‘No regrets’: Vijay Shankar on retirement, 2019 WC heartbreak and the ‘3D player’ tag

In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com following his retirement announcement, former India allrounder Vijay Shankar reflected on the emotional decision to step away, the injuries that altered his career, handling public criticism, his love for all-round cricket and why he still wants to continue playing overseas leagues.

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Welcome to vertical cinema: India begins to embrace micro-dramas

As platforms like KadhaiShorts and JioHotstar’s Tadka bet big on micro-dramas, creators and executives speak about the highs of storytelling in a vertical, bite-sized format

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'Wishing he was in high school': Cummins' hilarious Sooryavanshi admission

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi electrified IPL 2026 with a stunning 776 runs at a 230+ strike rate. His fearless batting dismantled top bowlers, including Australia captain Pat Cummins. Cummins admitted the teenager's power and confidence made him incredibly tough to bowl to, calling his ball-striking ability exceptional, regardless of age.

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IND vs AFG: Siraj's availability hangs in the balance; Nabi on standby for one-off Test

Mohammed Siraj's availability for the Afghanistan Test remains uncertain, with selectors monitoring the pacer's workload after a long IPL season. Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi, one of the six net bowlers, is on standby and will join the squad if Siraj is rested.

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EXCLUSIVE | 'Ab sab chukk jayega': The IPL dream that will free Mukul's family from debt

After a breakthrough IPL season with Lucknow Super Giants, Mukul Choudhary is set to fulfil a dream far bigger than cricket: helping his family clear a long-standing bank loan. From overnight bus journeys between Gurugram and Bharatpur to years of living in rented homes, the youngster's rise has been built on sacrifice, hard work and unwavering family support. Now, armed with lessons from Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, Mukul believes the IPL has changed his life and opened the road to bigger ambitions.

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'Our bus was going up in smoke': Jos Buttler reveals scary incident

Gujarat Titans' Jos Buttler described a frightening safety scare after their IPL final loss. The team bus caught fire due to a short circuit, forcing players and staff to evacuate. This incident compounded their disappointment after falling short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, adding a bizarre end to their campaign.

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England football captain Harry Kane's special post for Virat and RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second consecutive IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. England captain Harry Kane congratulated Virat Kohli and RCB on their historic back-to-back championship wins. Skipper Rajat Patidar also joined an elite list of captains to achieve this feat, crediting Kohli for his support.

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Banned, injured, forgotten: Rasikh Salam Dar never stopped believing

Rasikh Salam Dar's rise from a two-year ban and career-threatening injury to becoming a key figure in RCB's title-winning campaign is a story of resilience and belief. Guided by family, shaped by hardship, and driven by an unwavering dream, the Kashmiri pacer has earned redemption.

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'Do the maths': PV Sindhu's playful 'lucky charm' post after RCB's IPL final win

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IPL 2026 Purple Cap: Rabada pips Bhuvneshwar to finish as leading wicket-taker

Kagiso Rabada secured the Purple Cap in IPL 2026, taking 29 wickets. Gujarat Titans fell in the final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This marks Rabada's second Purple Cap. Bhuvneshwar Kumar of RCB was close behind with 28 wickets. Jofra Archer and Rashid Khan also featured in the top wicket-takers list. Anshul Kamboj emerged as a breakout performer.

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