Anish Kumar

No Dhoni for CSK; MSD to miss first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to injury

"MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026," CSK said in an official statement.

IPL 2026: All eyes on Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium as carnival begins

As defending champions RCB host SRH, the focus extends beyond cricket, with the league's 19th edition starting under a sombre backdrop even as it promises two months of high-octane action.

IPL salary debate: Are cricketers underpaid or bound by structure?

Citing estimates that franchises earn ₹400-500 crore annually, Mukund suggested that the current spending of around ₹100-120 crore on player salaries is disproportionately low.

India vs Australia Tests: Why is BCCI facing flak over BGT 2027 venues?

India will host Australia for a five-Test series from January 21 to March 3, 2027, with matches scheduled in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and Ahmedabad.

Who is Abhinandan Singh? RCB pacer who makes IPL debut vs SRH in Bengaluru

A key phase in Abhinandan's development came during IPL 2024, when he served as a net bowler for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Duckett pulls out of IPL 2026, likely to be banned for 2027, 2028 seasons

Under IPL regulations, players who pull out after being picked at auction without a valid injury or medical reason risk suspension from participating in the next two auctions

Gambhir dedicates T20 World Cup win to Dravid, Laxman, Agarkar, Jay Shah

Former India opener Gambhir credited Dravid and Laxman for their work at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in nurturing the next generation of cricketers.

India becomes first team to defend T20 World Cup title, lift trophy at home

The triumph followed India's title win in the 2024 T20 World Cup, when Rohit Sharma led the team to victory in the tournament held in the United States and the West Indies.

T20 World Cup 2026 semis: Teams qualified, date, time, venue, reserve day

India semifinal match date and time: In the second semifinal of T20 World Cup 2026, England will face Suryakumar Yadav's Team India on March 5 (Thursday) at 7 PM IST.

Raza's lone brilliance not enough as South Africa head into semis unbeaten

The Proteas chased down 154 in 17.5 overs to carry their unbeaten run into the semifinal against New Zealand in Kolkata.

T20 WC: Airspace closure in West Asia delays Zimbabwe's return home

When asked about clarity over travel plans, Zimbabwe coach Justin Sammons said: "No, not that I've heard of. When we started the game there wasn't anything."

India vs West Indies: Key match-ups in virtual quarterfinal at Eden Gardens

India vs West Indies: Finger spin challenges India, wrist spin troubles WI in race for final semifinal berth; will Varun Chakaravarthy's form shape India's fate?

Pakistan semis equation: Target, overs & Net runrate to pass NZ's NRR

Pakistan's semifinal qualification hinges on net run rate: Business Standard takes a look at target they can set, the overs required to finish the chase, and the margin needed to overtake Kiwis' NRR

Three wins in Sri Lanka, winless in India: Why Zimbabwe stumbled in Super 8

Zimbabwe coach Courtney Walsh says conditions in India and slow adaptation cost his side after an unbeaten run in Sri Lanka gave way to heavy defeats in the Super 8 stage

Explained: Pakistan, New Zealand's net run rate equation, semis scenarios

Why is Pakistan's net run rate negative despite a last-over defeat to England? And why is New Zealand's NRR 1.390 after a washout in Kandy? Business Standard explains the calculations.

Why Pakistan's semifinal hopes hinge on England vs New Zealand result today

How can Pakistan qualify for the semifinal? Will the rain gods help PAK in the race for semis? Business Standard takes a look at all the possible scenarios for New Zealand and Pakistan's SF chances

India semifinal qualification scenarios: How India's net runrate improved

South Africa's dominant win over West Indies and Zimbabwe's call to bowl first helped India regain control of the net run rate equation in the Super Eight stage.

Net runrate equation: Why India need to chase to improve semi-final chances

How is net run rate calculated and how can India improve it? Find out everything you need to know about net run rate calculation in cricket.

How the WI vs SA match result affect India's semi-final chances?

Business Standard looks at the possible outcomes and how the result of the West Indies vs South Africa match could shape India's semifinal chances.

India's off-spin weakness in focus today; Zimbabwe ready with plan

Both India and Zimbabwe suffered defeats in their previous matches - India against South Africa and Zimbabwe against the West Indies - making Thursday's fixture crucial for semi-final qualification