Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Despite persisting with a strong core for years, Mumbai Indians have failed to win the Indian Premier League title since 2020. To end this drought in 2026, they will need their superstar players to put the team above individual ambitions and respond positively to Hardik Pandya’s leadership style.MI’s leadership group…
LUCKNOW: Bringing together India’s finest athletes to celebrate a remarkable year in sports, the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) recognised excellence, dedication and the spirit of top achievers by felicitating them in a glittering ceremony here in Lucknow on Saturday.Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath was welcomed by Indian sporting legends Leander Paes, Bhaichung…
Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) Former England batter Kevin Pietersen left out several marquee names, including Rohit Sharma, while naming his all-time IPL XI. During the selection, Pietersen also termed Yuzvendra Chahal’s release by Royal Challengers Bengaluru as the worst decision in the league’s history.Choosing an all-time IPL XI is always a tricky…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Chennai Super Kings on March 30 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, with the spotlight firmly on 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.Renowned for his aggressive strokeplay, Sooryavanshi has already piled up records across formats. He heads into IPL 2026…
Mumbai Indians marked a light moment in their IPL 2026 preparations as captain Hardik Pandya and teammates celebrated the birthday of Afghanistan’s Allah Ghazanfar during a training camp.The celebration took place during a practice session, where players and support staff gathered to mark the occasion. Ghazanfar, a young spinner, is part of the MI squad…
The future of MS Dhoni in the IPL has once again become a major talking point after former India cricketer Robin Uthappa suggested that IPL 2026 could mark the end of Dhoni’s illustrious career with Chennai Super Kings. Speaking on JioHotstar’s TATA IPL: Out or Out of the Park, Uthappa offered a detailed perspective on…
Shubman Gill, Deepti Sharma LUCKNOW: Shubman Gill and Deepti Sharma headlined the honours in the cricket category as they were named ‘Cricketer of the Year’ (Male and Female) at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 here on Saturday.Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur bagged the award for special recognition in the Cricket (Male)…
Kuldeep Yadav and his wife Vanshika (File Photo) LUCKNOW: Team India spinner Kuldeep Yadav added a touch of humour to a celebratory evening at the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025, offering a candid glimpse into his newly married life while being honoured for his performances.The Uttar Pradesh spinner, who was among several athletes…
Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana LUCKNOW: Two world champions from different sporting arenas — Smriti Mandhana and Samrat Rana — were on Saturday named Sportspersons of the Year at the eighth edition of the The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) in Lucknow.In a glittering ceremony attended by top athletes and dignitaries, pistol shooter Rana…
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) The Brendon McCullum era at England came under intense scrutiny following explosive allegations about dressing-room culture during the disastrous The Ashes tour. Reports, primarily from Telegraph Sport, have painted a picture of a team environment that blurred the line between freedom and lack of discipline, raising serious questions about leadership, accountability,…
