IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s fight for relevance before 2027 WC | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Agency Image) Quick quiz: Since the first T20 World Cup in 2007, how many players who played only ODI cricket have been part of a 50-over World Cup-winning side? Answer: None. In 2027, across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, Rohit and Kohli would love to change that. Assuming, of […]
‘Virat Kohli was a bit cocky’: AB de Villiers makes honest admission | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: As the cricket world gears up for IPL 2026, one of the tournament’s most iconic “bromances” is back in the spotlight. AB de Villiers, the legendary South African batter and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart, has made a candid admission regarding his […]
‘Things will be little different for Virat’: Kohli warned before RCB’s IPL 2026 season | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Kohli’s transition to playing fewer formats might impact his T20 rhythm, especially after breaks.“This time, things will be a little different for Kohli. For the first time, he will play the IPL having completely retired from Test cricket. He is playing only […]
‘Like replacing Virat Kohli’: Riyan Parag on Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals exit | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] File pic: Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag (R) with Sanju Samson. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has addressed the biggest talking point ahead of IPL 2026 — the absence of long-time leader and star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson — with a striking comparison that underlines the scale of the void left behind.Go […]
Next Dhoni? No…‘One and only Sanju’ When Gautam Gambhir corrected Shashi Tharoor | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Sanju Samson, front centre, being congratulated by head coach Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has long been an admirer of Sanju Samson, who recently earned the Player of the Tournament award as India clinched a record third T20 World Cup title. Reflecting on the wicketkeeper-batter’s rise, Tharoor recalled telling a young […]
Virat Kohli, RCB return to M Chinnaswamy for first training session: Who did what? | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] BENGALURU: Nine months after a homecoming that ended in tragedy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, beginning preparations for the Indian Premier League, which begins here on March 28.A small but vocal group of fans gathered outside the stadium to welcome the players as the RCB contingent arrived around […]
Virat Kohli arrives in Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026 as RCB eye title defence – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Virat Kohli has arrived in Bengaluru well ahead of the upcoming IPL season, joining Royal Challengers Bengaluru as they gear up to defend their title.The star batter was central to RCB’s historic triumph last season, finishing with 657 runs at a strike rate of 144.71 and an impressive average of 54.75, including eight half-centuries. […]
‘Worked so hard and it all came together’: Rahul Dravid on Sanju Samson’s unforgettable T20 World Cup run | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] India’s Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, recently honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the BCCI’s annual awards function, expressed his gratitude for the recognition and reflected on the opportunities he has had throughout his cricketing journey. Speaking to Star Sports, Dravid said, “I’m […]
Shubman Gill bags Polly Umrigar Award, Smriti Mandhana makes history with fifth BCCI honour | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana (PTI) Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were crowned the Best International Cricketers (Men’s and Women’s) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 on Sunday, celebrating their exceptional performances during the 2024–2025 season. Gill claimed the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award, marking his second Cricketer of the Year title after first winning […]
World Cup snub and father’s death: RCB star reveals painful journey | Cricket News – The Times of India
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Jitesh Sharma admits that being left out of India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad was disappointing, but that setback soon felt insignificant compared to the personal loss he suffered shortly after. The wicketkeeper-batter lost his father, Mohan Sharma, on February 1 after a brief illness, a moment that changed his perspective […]