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Royal Challengers Bengaluru kept their IPL title hopes intact. Along with controlled bowling by the team, King Kohli's match-winning batting helped Bengaluru clinch the champion's trophy by winning the final match by 5 wickets.Coming in to bat first in the match, Gujarat Titans could not get a stable start like their previous matches. After Shubman Gill was dismissed in the very third over of the innings, the team's batting collapse began. In the midst of this, Washington Sundar played an unbeaten innings of 50 runs, helping the team score 155 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated overs. For Bengaluru, Siraj took three wickets, while Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood captured two wickets each. In the match, Sudharsan managed to score 12 runs, Shubman 10 runs, and Butler 11 runs.Chasing...

Speculation has arisen regarding Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians. Comments made by batting coach Kieron Pollard have triggered this speculation. After the match against Rajasthan Royals last Sunday, he stated that they are not satisfied with Hardik's leadership.The Mumbai management is disappointed with the team's performance in this year's IPL. They are unhappy with Hardik not just as a captain, but also as a cricketer. Team officials will soon meet in a briefing to identify the issues.Pollard said, "Discussion regarding Hardik as a captain is certain. Personally, what he expected did not materialize at all. As support staff, we did not get what we wanted. However, one thing is clear—we made every possible effort for the team's positive results. Every facility and opportun...

Under the joint initiative of the Assam Football Association and the Nagaon Sports Association, the ongoing Under-13 Assam Youth Football League match today saw Free Ji-Giri-Biswajit Bataspha FC secure a complete 5-1 victory over Ranbire.In the one-sided match, Bataspha FC's Bipul Brahma scored in the 4th minute, Rohit Brahma scored in the 24th minute, Tonmoy Boro scored in the 35th minute, Amshwkar Basumatary scored in the 50th minute, and Boihmacha Daimary scored in the 68th minute to secure the 5 goals.On the other hand, Borato (69th minute) scored the lone consolation goal for Ranbire FC.The match was refereed by national-level referee Nasiruddin Ahmed. He was assisted by referees Sonit Kumar Borah, Krishnakanta Das, Riyan Islam, and Sonan Bhuyan (as the 4th official).Before the start...

In an era where T20 cricket is increasingly dominated by brute force and sky-high strike rates, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood have staged a quiet revolution by leaning into the disciplines of the red-ball game. During their latest high-stakes encounter, the two veteran seamers effectively neutralised aggressive batting lineups not through raw pace, but by employing the relentless "Test-match lengths" that have become a rarity in the shortest format. By prioritizing immaculate seam position and a nagging consistency on the off-stump channel, they transformed a potential run-fest into a tactical masterclass, proving that the traditional virtues of patience and accuracy remain the ultimate counter to modern batting mayhem. Bhuvneshwar’s ability to find lateral movement in the openi...

The cricketing world is currently abuzz with the name Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a young prodigy whose rapid ascent from the dusty lanes of Bihar to the glitz of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been nothing short of cinematic. Often referred to by scouts and coaches as a "Boy Monster" due to his physically imposing style of play and a maturity that far exceeds his tender age, Suryavanshi’s story is a testament to raw talent meeting relentless grit. Born into a modest family where cricket was more than just a game, his journey began with a plastic bat and a dream that refused to be sidelined by the lack of elite infrastructure. His Father, who recognized his son's exceptional hand-eye coordination early on, became his first coach, throwing thousands of balls a day to hone a technique that wo...

With a string of dominant performances on the global stage, the Indian national cricket team has now officially established itself as unequivocally the greatest T20 side to ever play the game. This status is not merely based on a singular trophy win but is supported by an unprecedented era of statistical consistency, tactical evolution, and an incredible depth of talent that has left rivals searching for answers. Since their historic triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup, India has maintained a staggering win percentage that eclipses any other nation, proving that their success is a result of a systematic overhaul in how the shortest format is approached. By integrating fearless young power-hitters with a world-class bowling attack that can defend totals on any surface—be it the spin-friendly...

During the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium, Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace leader, reached a significant career milestone. He became the eighth Indian bowler to reach 500 international wickets with the first wicket he took off the opening delivery of his spell in the fifth over of England's chase. Anil Kumble, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, Ravindra Jadeja, Zaheer Khan, and Javagal Srinath are among the elite group of bowlers who have taken 500 wickets in all formats since making his debut against Australia in Sydney on January 23, 2016. The 32-year-old Ahmedabad fast bowler has already taken 234 wickets in 52 Test matches, 149 wickets in 89 ODIs, and 117 wickets in 94 T20Is, demonstrating his reliable play and p...

Michael Carrick has emphasized the importance of extracting vital "lessons" from his first defeat as Manchester United’s interim manager, urging his squad to treat the loss as a necessary catalyst for long-term development. Speaking in the aftermath of the closely contested fixture, Carrick maintained a composed and analytical stance, refusing to allow a single negative result to overshadow the progress made during his brief tenure. He noted that while the result was disappointing for the fans and the dressing room alike, the performance highlighted specific tactical vulnerabilities that must be addressed if the club intends to maintain a consistent challenge at the top of the table. For Carrick, the focus is not on the points dropped, but on how the players respond to adversity and adapt...