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Former India spinner Anil Kumble believes that Venkatesh Iyer will have to sit out of the playing XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the early stages of IPL 2026. Venkatesh’s former team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), fought with RCB for the left-handed batter, but RCB had the last laugh and acquired his services for INR 7 crore. “Venkatesh Iyer will not be in the playing eleven at the start,” Kumble, a former RCB captain, said on JioStar. “You do not want to create doubt in a winning team. That is probably why they did not go after Ravi Bishnoi,…

Devendra Bora produced a memorable outing against Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Jaipur on December 26. While all the eyes were on the former Indian Captain Rohit Sharma, Bora delivered a perfect start to Uttarakhand by dismissing the former India captain for a golden duck. Bora got a massive breakthrough in the very first over by dismissing Rohit. Bowling with great confidence, the 25-year-old trapped Rohit into playing a pull shot, but the ball went to hands of Jagmohan Nagarkoti in deep square leg. The Sawai Mansingh Stadium fell silent after the priceless wicket of their hero who…

England pacer Josh Tongue delivered a historic performance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday. He became the first England bowler in the 21st century to take a five-wicket haul in a Boxing Day Test at the MCG. His brilliant spell helped England bowl Australia out inside two sessions on the opening day of the fourth Ashes Test. Tongue’s performance put him on an elite list, as no England bowler had achieved this feat since Darren Gough and Dean Headley did it in 1998. At a venue where England have struggled over the years, Tongue turned the tables. After…

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh said that he recognised Ishan Kishan’s talent much earlier, even before the young wicketkeeper-batter rose to prominence in international cricket. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan said, “He (Ishan) is small in stature, but he hits such big shots. I had already recognised his talent earlier. I had come to play a match with him once. I remember it clearly; it was an exhibition match in Mumbai.” Kishan is currently going through a dream run. Recently, he led Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title with a brilliant hundred, scoring 101 runs off 49…

At just 14 years of age, Vaibhav Suryavanshi has achieved a prestigious honour that many can only dream of. The sensational youngster from Bihar received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) in New Delhi, India’s highest civilian award for children. The honour recognises his exceptional contribution to Indian cricket. Vaibhav received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at a special ceremony in the national capital. After the event, Vaibhav and the other award winners are set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an interaction aimed at encouraging young achievers. Due to the award ceremony, Vaibhav will miss the…

Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma, believes that the star batter is “completely ready” for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, citing his consistency, form, and hunger for runs across formats. Speaking to ANI, Rajkumar heaped praise on Kohli and described him as the most reliable performer in the Indian team. “Look, he is in excellent form. He showed it with hundreds in the two matches for India, so he is in outstanding touch. And he is the most consistent player for the Indian team, so I feel he is completely ready for the World Cup,” Rajkumar said. Kohli’s resurgence…

Mumbai will take Uttarakhand in the second Group C match on December 26 at Jaipur on Friday, December 26. Rohit Sharma will once again be the centre of attention. Where to Watch Mumbai vs Uttarakhand: Telecast and Live Streaming Unfortunately this match will not be broadcast live on television. Live streaming is also not available on any digital platforms. Viewers can follow the match through live score updates, and match reports on cricket websites and official sources. Where will the Mumbai vs Uttarakhand match be played? Mumbai vs Uttarakhand will be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur Rajasthan.…

Delhi will lock horns with Gujarat in the second Group D match on December 26 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, Ground 1, in Bengaluru on Friday, December 26. The game will be conducted without any spectators as usual but fans are eager to watch the match because of India’s batting star Virat Kohli, who scored a century in the last outing at the same venue. Where to Watch Delhi vs Gujarat: Telecast and Live Streaming Unfortunately this match will not be broadcast live on television. Live streaming is also not available on any digital platforms. Viewers can follow the…

The Indian sports calendar for 2026 is set to be action-packed, with major events such as the Men’s T20 World Cup and the BWF World Championships all lined up. Fans can also look forward to top-level competition across a wide range of sports, including hockey, shooting and athletics. The year kicks off in January with the Women’s Premier League (WPL), which will be played from January 9 to February 5. This will be followed by the India Open Badminton Super 750 in New Delhi, the Mumbai Marathon, and the Hockey India League, which will be hosted across Chennai, Ranchi and…

Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his mixed reaction to Bihar’s record-breaking List-A total against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He also praised the outstanding performances, but questioned the competitive value of such a one-sided match. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin praised young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi but he also highlighted the difference in quality between some Plate Group teams. “Huge applause for Vaibhav Suryavanshi. But I again want to ask a question. There is a huge divide, chalk and cheese, in terms of quality with some teams. It becomes very lop-sided with some teams and…