Journalism of Courage
March 31, 2026 13:37 IST
‘Would love to see him fast-tracked’: Former India spinner backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play for India after 17-ball 52 vs CSK in IPL 2026
He felt that since Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was already facing top-class bowling in the IPL, he may not have as big an issue playing them on the international stage, whenever he gets the chance.
March 30, 2026 09:36 IST
MI vs KKR: Will Rohit Sharma play as impact sub for Mumbai Indians; Who will replace Harshit Rana for Kolkata Knight Riders
Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians will lock horns with Ajinkya Rahane's Kolkata Knight Riders in game 2 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
March 27, 2026 16:42 IST
RCB IPL 2026: Ideal playing XI for Royal Challengers Bengluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in season opener
RCB probable XI, IPL 2026: Here's how defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru could line up against the SunRisers Hyderabad for the IPL 2026 opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.
March 27, 2026 11:36 IST
‘RCB will always remain a part of my DNA’: Vijay Mallya pens emotional note to new owners, reveals why he invested Rs 450 crore
In his message, Mallya recalled purchasing the team back in 2008 for Rs 450 crore, a move that, at the time, drew widespread criticism and was dismissed by many as a mere vanity investment.
March 25, 2026 23:12 IST
Rejuvenated Prithvi Shaw says he does not want to prove points
Time off from cricket travelling and putting in 'three times the effort' has gruelled him in his comeback pursuit
March 25, 2026 17:58 IST
Once exotic, now IPL mainstream: Evolution of the lap shot from the days of Douglas Marillier to AB de Villiers and Rishabh PantSubscriber Only
The scoop was in existence before T20s even came into being; but AB de Villiers got it humming like a ceiling fan and Rishabh Pant brought down the roof filling it with histrionics, teasing third man and leaving fine leg to fret
March 25, 2026 17:57 IST
‘Run at McGrath first ball’: Taruwar Kohli’s first IPL innings, and what Shane Warne revealed about that nightSubscriber Only
A nineteen-year-old from Jalandhar walks into the IPL. Watson is crying in the corner. Warne fires back. Two versions of the same night, eighteen years apart.
March 25, 2026 01:15 IST
IPL 2026: Rinku Singh named KKR vice-captain, franchise signals future leadership shift
Abhishek Nayar said Rinku's evolution within the set-up made him a natural choice for a leadership role.
March 25, 2026 05:34 IST
RCB’s upcoming sale to consortium sees eye-popping 1495% rise in franchise value, since 2008 inception
Led by the Aditya Birla Group, along with the Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone, the consortium will acquire 100% of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from United Spirits Limited
March 24, 2026 19:28 IST
Ben Duckett pulls out of IPL 2026, faces ban until 2029
Ben Duckett, who was set to play for Delhi Capitals after being acquired for Rs 2 crore at the 2025 auction, said that it was a ‘difficult’ decision to withdraw from the tournament, but it was the correct call, keeping his career in mind.
March 24, 2026 16:39 IST
Why Kevin Pietersen credits his IPL stint with ‘saving his career’
Talking about the IPL, Pietersen said: “It gave me a lot of controversy. I earned a lot of money there. But it also saved my career because I made relationships — trusting relationships — that I was able to call upon to give me that longevity in my career.”
March 24, 2026 19:26 IST
IPL 2026 Squads update: Injured players and replacement signings for all teams in Indian Premier League 19 season
IPL 2026 squads: Check the updated squads, currently injured players and their replacements of all 10 teams ahead of the Indian Premier League season.
March 24, 2026 15:01 IST
Inside the IPL’s culture shock: The bathtub, the glamour, and the boy from Rewa – The Ishwar Pandey storySubscriber Only
Ishwar Pandey didn't know what a bathtub was when he checked into his first IPL hotel. The glamour, the language barrier, and the distractions that follow — what happens when small-town cricketers enter cricket's richest league
March 23, 2026 22:21 IST
‘He is like a teacher to me’: How Bumrah bhaiyya guided Mayank Yadav through career-threatening injury comeback
Mayank has endured a series of injuries, starting with a major setback during IPL 2024, followed by a serious back issue that ruled him out of the remainder of IPL 2025.
March 23, 2026 21:02 IST
‘He will take wickets up top’: Why Auqib Nabi’s IPL debut could be his ticket to IndiaSubscriber Only
The J&K pacer who took Ranji Trophy by storm now faces a different kind of test
March 23, 2026 20:31 IST
Digvesh Rathi: ‘Delhi boys don’t like losing’
The 'mystery spinner' tag that followed him into last season will be harder to sustain the second time around, and Rathi is clear-eyed about that.
March 23, 2026 19:59 IST
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: “I still feel pressure meeting Dhoni” — Reveals Why Rinku Singh calls him ‘Jaani’ and speaks about Afghan fan suicides after Pakistan loss
Gurbaz dream is to one day play for Chennai Super Kings.
March 23, 2026 17:54 IST
Sai Sudharsan and Kishore on the conversations: “We don’t discuss small stuff”
The pair dwells on their cricketing journey and the bond
March 23, 2026 19:27 IST
IPL 2026: ‘Cam Green is not even close to Andre Russell’ – Ex-India cricketer dismisses KKR’s big-buy replacement
After being released by KKR ahead of the auction, Russell announced his retirement from the IPL but has since returned to the franchise as its "power coach."
March 23, 2026 16:52 IST
‘I don’t like the Impact Player rule’, says DC captain Axar Patel; head coach Badani shares contrasting opinion
IPL 2026: Speaking ahead of the second season as the Delhi Capitals skipper on Monday, Axar Patel said that the rule instinctively reduced the role of an all-rounder in the playing XI
April 10, 2026 00:05 IST
From Hathod to IPL: LSG hero Mukul Choudhary among big-money cricketers produced by a small academy in RajasthanSubscriber Only
Four players from the Aravali Cricket Academy are set to feature in this year's IPL — the legacy of a coach who died before he could see his methods bear fruit
March 21, 2026 22:44 IST
In Kevin Pietersen’s all-time IPL XI, no Rohit Sharma, but Virat Kohli and ‘non-negotiable’ Dhoni find spots
Buttler said that Pietersen could only pick one spinner in the XI from Rashid Khan, Harbhajan Singh, Yuzi Chahal. Pietersen immediately replied: “Chahal. Chahal's my guy. The worst decision in IPL history was RCB letting him go.”
March 21, 2026 19:27 IST
Irfan Pathan on why Mumbai Indians—and not CSK—are the greatest team in the IPL
Both franchises have won the IPL title a record five times each over 18 seasons.
March 21, 2026 11:09 IST
Matheesha Pathirana to miss IPL 2026 start through injury; Lockie Ferguson opts for paternity leave, to rejoin later
Pathirana was bought by KKR for INR 18 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
March 21, 2026 11:44 IST
‘What is Cricket Australia even doing?’: Ex-India cricketer slams CA’s workload management plan as Starc, Cummins & Hazlewood set to miss IPL 2026 start
Cricket Australia is reported to be taking a cautious approach to managing its pacers ahead of a gruelling international schedule