A United States government predictive analysis based on the strength and depth of Friday’s earthquake in Myanmar estimated there could be thousands of deaths and severe economic loss, with the Sagaing and Meiktila regions worst hit. “Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist,”…
Mumbai Indians players during a training session. (Pic credit: Hardik Pandya’s X account) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful franchises in Indian Premier League (IPL) history, are set to make a strong comeback in the 2025 season after a forgettable campaign last year, where they finished at the bottom of the table…
Virat Kohli (L) has backed the new captain Rajat Patidar to lead the team to glory in the IPL. NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with renewed hope after last season’s dramatic turnaround, where they clawed back from winning just one in eight matches at the start to make the…
Image credit: Gujarat Titans/IPL NEW DELHI: The pressure will undoubtedly be on Shubman Gill to guide Gujarat Titans back into the playoffs—and ultimately, to their second IPL title. Expectations are high, thanks to the franchise’s impressive past performances.Making their IPL debut in 2022, Gujarat Titans, under Hardik Pandya’s captaincy, scripted history by winning the title…
Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid and captain Sanju Samson (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals (RR), champions of the inaugural IPL season in 2008, enter the 2025 edition of the tournament with renewed hunger and a bolstered squad. After a promising campaign in 2024 that saw them reach Qualifier 2, the Royals are looking…
Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals head into the IPL 2025 season with renewed hope under new captain Axar Patel, following Rishabh Pant’s move to Lucknow Super Giants. With fresh faces and a star-studded lineup, the team is determined to claim the elusive IPL trophy. Despite being a consistent contender,…
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer. (Pic credit – X) Punjab Kings, one of the founding franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL), continue their quest for a maiden title since their debut in 2008. Punjab have consistently struggled to find success in the league, only reaching the final once (in…
Rishabh Pant (Pic credit: LSG) One of the newest franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) made a remarkable debut by qualifying for the playoffs in their first two seasons (2022 and 2023). However, the 2024 season proved to be a challenging one as they finished seventh in the standings with…
Quinton de Kock and captain Ajinkya Rahane (Pic credit: KKR) Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are gearing up to continue their dominance in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. With an eye on securing their fourth IPL title, KKR have made significant changes to their leadership while retaining the core of their championship-winning…
NEW DELHI: When discussing title contenders in the IPL, the name Chennai Super Kings (CSK) inevitably rises to the top, thanks to their on-field dominance and a record five titles. With IPL 2025 set to commence on March 22 and CSK kicking off their campaign against fellow five-time champions Mumbai Indians on March 23 at…