1+ min ago (437+ words) In a surprise move ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, Andre Russell has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 37-year-old West Indian all-rounder, recently released by Kolkata Knight Riders, revealed via an Instagram post that he will not sign with another franchise and instead join KKR's support staff for the 2026 season as their "power coach." "I had some amazing times and great memories (in the IPL), hitting sixes, winning games, getting MVPs," Russell was quoted as saying in a release. "When I made this decision, I felt like it was the best decision at this point. I don't want to fade out, I want to leave a legacy behind. It's best to retire when fans ask "why? You still have some more in you. You still could go for a bit longer." instead of "yeah, you should…...

10+ min ago (249+ words) Virat Kohli scored his 52nd ODI century in the first match of the three-game series against South Africa in Ranchi. | Bollywood Virat Kohli led a breathtaking start in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi He smashed his 52nd ODI century in the format in the first game in Ranchi He completed his milestone in 102 balls Actor Ranveer Singh hailed Virat's game and called him the "king" (Also read: Ranveer Singh draws backlash as he imitates Rishab Shetty"s Kantara act, calls daiva a "female ghost")What Ranveer sharedRanveer took to his Instagram Stories and shared a picture of Virat He also pinned the title track of his upcoming release, Dhurandhar, which fitted well with the swag and power-packed performance of the cricketer in the game In the caption, Ranveer wrote: "Sometimes…...

12+ min ago (236+ words) Updated : Nov 30, 2025 13:28 IST , Chennai - 2 MINS READ West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell on Sunday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the mini auction scheduled for December 16. "Hanging up my IPL boots" but not the swagger. What a ride it's been in the IPL " 12 seasons of memories, and a whole lot of love from the KKR family," Russell's statement on his Instagram page read. He also revealed that he will still be part of the KKR setup as a power coach for the 2026 season. "And the best part? I'm not leaving home" you'll see me in a new role, in KKR's Support Staff, as the POWER COACH of 2026," he added. The 37-year-old brought the curtains down on an 11-year association with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a franchise he joined in 2014 and went on to become one…...

14+ min ago (256+ words) Indian batter Virat Kohli delivered a remarkable performance against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday, achieving his 52nd international ODI century in spectacular style. Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who contributed a half-century himself, stood up to applaud Kohli's achievement in a moment of admiration. South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal opened the innings for the hosts, but Jaiswal was soon dismissed by Nandre Burger. However, Kohli and Rohit built an impressive 136-run partnership for the second wicket. Rohit scored 57 runs off 51 balls before being dismissed by Marco Jansen, while Kohli continued to reach his century. Ruturaj Gaikwad added 8 runs to the side's total in 14 deliveries before Ottniel Baartman send him back to the dugout, before the Proea bowler doubled his tally with the scalp of Washington Sundar for 13 off 19 balls. KL…...

20+ min ago (196+ words) [Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar]The right-hander returned to form with a 74-run undefeated knock against Australia in the Sydney ODI in October 2025 and continued from where he left off. Virat Kohli played a flurry of scintillating shots on both sides of the wicket and ended up with a score of 135 off 120 balls. Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar's record of most centuries in a single format, achieving the feat during the IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi, on Sunday, November 30 The right-hander, who is presently an active cricketer only in ODI cricket, showed why he has been an absolute master in the format with his 52nd century With this, he surpassed Sachin Tendulkar, who had earlier held this record, hitting 51 hundreds in Test cricket Virat Kohli's century against South Africa in the IND vs SA 1st ODI…...

20+ min ago (265+ words) The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team is prepared to start its journey at the FIH Junior Women's World Cup Santiago 2025, beginning on December 1 at the Centro Deportivo de Hockey C'sped, Estadio Nacional, in Chile. India, under Captain Jyoti Singh, will play Namibia in their first match. The teams haven't recently faced each other in FIH events, making this an exciting opener as India aims to overcome initial nerves in this prestigious global tournament. The team reached Santiago a week early to acclimatise and finalise their preparations before the competition. This edition is historic because it is the first time the tournament includes 24 teams, expanding from the previous 16-team format used until 2023. Speaking about the team's readiness, Captain Jyoti Singh said, "We arrived a week early to begin our preparations. The team has adjusted well to the local conditions, and the…...

24+ min ago (344+ words) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has said that if Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli indeed want to come back and play Tests, as certain rumours online suggest, they should be given the leeway to do so, since the survival of the longest format is a massive point of discussion at the moment. After India's 0-2 home series loss to South Africa, rumours have emerged suggesting that the BCCI might ask Rohit and Kohli to come out of Test retirement. Amidst the buzz, Pietersen weighed in, stating that the board should take the proposition seriously. Pietersen noted that having Rohit and Kohli back is crucial for the future of Tests in India. "I don't always believe what I read in the media or on social media. But, if it's half true that both Virat and Rohit are considering playing Test cricket again,…...

26+ min ago (413+ words) Andre Russell has announced his retirement from IPL after being released by KKR on retention Day. Russell has joined the KKR team again as a power coach, showing his love for the Knights and will be available in the upcoming season for the team with his experience." Andre Russell's IPL career stands as one of the league's most explosive and impactful all-rounder stories. From a quiet beginning in Delhi to becoming the heartbeat of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Russell's journey reflects his rise as one of the most feared T20 cricketers in the world. Early Steps with Delhi (20122013) Russell made his Indian Premier League debut on 10 May 2012 for Delhi (then Delhi Daredevils), entering the tournament with a reputation for big-hitting and fiery pace. However, opportunities were limited early on; just a handful of matches in 2012 and 2013 kept him under the radar....

28+ min ago (299+ words) Sandeep Patil has joined a group of former cricketers to rally behind men's head coach Gautam Gambhir amid demands for his sacking from the role in Tests. Patil said that Gambhir can't be the only one blamed for India's series whitewash against South Africa, and more questions should be raised on the squad selection. Gambhir is the first Indian head coach to oversee two home whitewashes in Tests " against New Zealand last year and then against South Africa, with losses in Kolkata and Guwahati. He blamed it on the team's transition and inexperience, while others have questioned his management's obsession with all-rounders and spin-friendly wickets. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has also copped a bit of criticism for ignoring the likes of Karun Nair and Sarfaraz Khan for youngsters like Sai Sudharsan and Nitish Reddy. Although Ravi Shastri, one of India's…...

32+ min ago (331+ words) Several reports are circulating that Kohli, along with Rohit Sharma, might be asked to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy to meet the demands of international cricket. Another report claimed that BCCI officials, along with head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, will hold a meeting in Ahmedabad to discuss the future of the two senior batters. Considering the chain of events, the magnitude of Kohli's 52nd century cannot be overstated. It is also worth mentioning that this was the finest the batter looked in the middle ever since the 2023 ODI World Cup, as he did not put a foot wrong ever since coming out to the middle. After completing his century, Kohli let loose and scored boundaries for fun. At one stage, it seemed that the batter was chasing his maiden double century in the format, but…...