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Chief Operating Officer Colonel Arvinder: Gujarat Titans marked the beginning of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 journey with Shubharambh 2026, a landmark evening in Ahmedabad that brought together the full squad, franchise owners, partners, and fans. The evening reflected on the teams five-year journey while setting a clear, forward-looking tone for the season ahead. Showcasing the unity, ambition, and Gujarat-first ethos that continues to define the franchise, the evening blended reflec

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav, who made the world sit up and take notice two seasons ago, has opened up on his fitness journey, his childhood inspirations as a fast bowler, and his bond with India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. Mayank Yadav spoke about his early inspiration for fast bowling, When I used to play in the streets, I didn't know how to bowl spin. So I used to bowl only fast bowling. My craze for fast bowling began in childhood. My father also

Indian Premier League: For most of his career, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel did what was asked of him - bowl when called upon and bat when needed to bail the team out of trouble. In going from junior cricket to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and now being a mainstay in the Indian white-ball side, Axar was the embodiment of a cricketer who did the hard work, trusted the process, and stayed in his lane. It worked handsomely starting Test career with a bang, while bagging the 2024

Indian Premier League: In crickets ever-expanding T20 universe, comparisons are inevitable. But some debates feel forced and the one between the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is firmly in that category. On the surface, both leagues share similarities: packed stadiums, passionate fans, and a pool of international talent. But scratch a little deeper, and the gap becomes too wide to ignore making the comparison less of a contest and more of a mismatch. The IPL to

Indian Premier League: Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has sparked a debate over the naming of Riyan Parag as captain of Rajasthan Royals for the 2026 season, saying he is treated like a king there. In a discussion on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth suggested that Parag may have received special support in the franchise. He noted that the decision seemed surprising, especially with more experienced players in the squad. He pointed out that while the franchise can make such decisions

Emirates ICC International Panel: The West Indies team has been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first Womens T20I against Australia in St. Vincent on Friday. As per Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which states that for minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time. Captain Hayley Matthews pleaded guilty to the

Indian Premier League: The emotions of Indias T20 World Cup triumph are yet to fully sink in, but the cricketing calendar waits for no one. In just five days, the spotlight will shift to the grand spectacle of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, ushering in another season of high-octane action, star power, and unmatched fanfare. The transition from national glory to franchise frenzy is seamless, and fans are already gearing up for what promises to be a blockbuster edition. The IPL remains the most

Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals have announced Sri Lankan all-rounder and T20I captain Dasun Shanaka as the replacement for Sam Curran for the Indian Premier League 2026 season after an injury ruled the English all-rounder out of the tournament. Curran, who was a part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025, was traded to RR along with Ravindra Jadeja as the five-time champions acquired Sanju Samson from the inaugural winners. We are disappointed to lose a player of Sams calibre so

The Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season will proceed as planned, with the availability and participation of certain overseas players to be determined by the franchises, a league official told IANS. The statement comes amid uncertainty surrounding the participation of some foreign recruits ahead of the tournament. While a few international players are yet to link up with their respective squads due to injuries, others may skip the tournament as part of workload mana

New International Cricket Stadium: Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting set the tone for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season with a clear message to his players: embrace mistakes, but stay committed to the process. Addressing the squad at the start of their training camp in New Chandigarhs Mullanpur, Ponting emphasised preparation, clarity of roles, and belief in the teams approach. The team began its camp at the New International Cricket Stadium with an intense opening session, as p

Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel said he is personally not in favour of the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that it reduces the role of all-rounders in the ten-team tournament, whose 19th edition starts on March 28. The Impact Player rule, introduced in 2023, allows all ten IPL teams to substitute either a batter or bowler in any innings of the match. I don't like this rule, honestly, because I am an all-rounder. Earlier, you would pick

Lucknow Super Giants: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has insisted that the franchise has found an answer to their top-order woes by bringing in fresh options like Prithvi Shaw, Ben Duckett and Pathum Nissanka through the auction ahead of the IPL 2026 season starting on March 28. DC posted the second-lowest run rate and batting average in the batting powerplay during IPL 2025. Opening partnerships were a major concern, as DCs opening stands averaged just 21.8 runs the lowest among all t

T20 World Cup: Having impressed in Australia's T20 World Cup run, batter Matthew Renshaw said that returning to the Test team remains his top priority despite having a career-best year in the limited-overs formats. Renshaw, who made his Test debut in 2016, became the 63rd man to represent Australia in all three formats after making his ODI debut against India in last October and his T20I debut against Pakistan in January. His last outing in Baggy Green came during Australia's tour to India in 20

Pakistan Cricket Board: After the Pakistan Cricket Boards (PCB) announced to hold the Pakistan Super League (PSL) behind closed doors due to the West Asia conflict, a Pakistan militant group warned the overseas players to withdraw from the league, claiming their security cannot be guaranteed as the current environment is currently unfit for any peaceful sporting activity. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed the governments directive of on Sunday, that PSL will begin as scheduled on March 26, but

DC Captain Axar Patel: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani said the franchise is awaiting the arrival of Australia left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc ahead of IPL 2026, saying that they are also waiting for him to get the No-Objection Certificate (NoC) from Cricket Australia. Starc, 36, is set to miss at least the opening phase of IPL 2026 due to Cricket Australia monitoring his workload ahead of a hectic international season. His absence will mean that DC will have to rejig their bowling plans,

T20 World Cup: India seamer Arundhati Reddy has been named the ICC Womens Player of the Month for February 2026 for the first time in her career, thanks to her exceptional performance that played a key role in Indias memorable victory in Australia. Its a real honour to be named ICC Player of the Month, and even more special knowing I was able to contribute to a T20I series win in Australia. Beating Australia on their home turf is never easy, which makes this award even more meaningful. This seri

T20 World Cup: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan has bagged the ICC Mens Player of the Month for February 2026 after his stunning ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign in Sri Lanka, where he was the highest run-getter with 383 runs in seven matches (six innings) at an average of 76.60 that included two hundreds and as many half centuries. The right-hander had a superb run at the global event, boasting a strike rate of 160.25 while breaking Virat Kohli's longstanding record of most runs at the T20

Cricket World Cup League: Regular skipper Gerhard Erasmus is set to pass on the leadership duties of Namibia, with all-rounder JJ Smit appointed captain of the side for next months ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series, which will be hosted in Windhoek and feature Oman and Scotland. The tri-series will see the three participating teams compete across six matches starting April 2, forming part of the ongoing League 2 cycle. At present, Namibia occupy sixth position on the League 2 table

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli reflected on Royal Challengers Bengalurus maiden IPL triumph and said the history of the near misses gave the team extra motivation to hold their nerve in the final and described the moment of lifting the trophy as the culmination of an 18-year journey with the franchise. RCB beat Punjab Kings in the summit clash to lift their maiden IPL trophy last edition, it was something as a prolonged wait of 18 years came to an end. It was a very special night for a

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Indian cricketers Gautam Gambhir and Shikhar Dhawan paid heartfelt tributes to the freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram Rajguru on the occasion of Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas), remembering their courage and sacrifice. The day commemorates the sacrifice of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, who were executed by the British in 1931. Each year, people nationwide honour their bravery and contributions to Indias independence movement. In 2026, lea

New Zealand Cricket: Shortly after New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced that it will pursue the proposed NZ20 franchise league as the preferred option for its domestic T20 competition, a new franchise-style Twenty20 league, board member Dion Nash resigned from his post. On Monday, The NZC Board has made an in-principle decision to support the establishment of the new league, subject to the satisfactory resolution of key commercial, structural, and governance matters. The decision followed a perio

Mecosabagh Methodist High School Playground: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the schedule for the IPL Fan Parks 2026 during the first three weekends, coinciding with the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Building on its dedication to expanding the IPL experience beyond stadiums, the Fan Parks will be set up in 15 cities across 11 states over the first three weeks. This will give fans a chance to enjoy the thrill of live IPL matches in a lively, communit

T20 World Cup Champions: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) will pursue the proposed NZ20 franchise league as the preferred option for its domestic T20 competition to revitalise its 21-year-old Super Smash tournament. The NZC Board said it has made an in-principle decision to support the establishment of the new league, subject to the satisfactory resolution of key commercial, structural, and governance matters. While not a final commitment, the decision allows NZC to focus resources on advancing discuss

The World Championship: The World Championship of Legends (WCL) announced the addition of the Bangladesh Champions for Season 3. The WCL has already witnessed some of the biggest names in cricket history grace the tournament, including Yuvraj Singh, AB de Villiers, Brett Lee, Moeen Ali, Mohammad Hafeez, Chris Gayle, and many more legends who have defined generations of the sport. With the addition of the Bangladesh Champions, WCL 2026 promises even greater intensity and unforgettable matchups on

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, branded as TATA IPL 2026 and the 19th edition of the event, is scheduled to be played from March 28 to May 31, with 10 teams competing in 84 matches. On March 11, BCCI announced the schedule for the first phase, to be played from March 28 to April 12 for the first 20 games. Top 10 facts related to the event: 1. Delay in schedule announcement: The reason is that the BCCI waited on two crucial issues: a. Confirmation of polling dates in multiple states like Ta

Jindal Steel Indian Open Polo: The spotlight at the Jindal Steel Indian Open Polo Championship final extended beyond the on-field action, as concerns around the proposed eviction of the historic Jaipur Polo Grounds took centre stage. The final, attended by around 2,000 spectators, saw the presence of several prominent personalities, including leading businessmen, politicians and dignitaries such as Rajeev Shukla, vice president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Notably, the La

ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Vidarbhas tall, left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India pacer Akash Deep, who was ruled out of the competition due to a stress reaction in his lower back. Dubey was signed by 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for IPL 2022 but his stint was cut short due to a back injury. Yes, Saurabh Dubey has been signed by KKR as a replacement for Akash Deep for the upcoming season. Du

Chennai Super Kings: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have inducted former players Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into the franchises first-ever Hall of Fame during their Roar 26 fan event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. The franchise unveiled the Hall of Fame to honour two of their most celebrated cricketers. Raina, the former left-handed batter known to fans as Chinna Thala, represented CSK from 2008 to 2021 and was part of four IPL title-winning squads in 2010, 2011, 20

One Day Trophy Elite: Maharashtra Women delivered a dominant all-round performance to clinch the BCCI Womens Under-23 One Day Trophy Elite 202526 title, defeating Karnataka by a comprehensive margin of 75 runs in the final held at Ranchi. After losing the toss and being put in to bat, Maharashtra posted a formidable total of 286/8 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings was brilliantly anchored by Bhavika Ahire, who played a match-winning knock of 109 runs off 100 balls. She was ably supported b

Chennai Super Kings: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) brought together former stars and current squad members at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday for Roar 2026 event ahead of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting on March 28. Ex-CSK batter S Badrinath shared a photo on X showing himself, Ambati Rayudu, Matthew Hayden, Muttiah Muralitharan, Parthiv Patel, Suresh Raina, Dwayne Bravo, Harbhajan Singh, Joginder Sharma, Murali Vijay and Lakshmipathy Balaji posi

Kolkata Knight Riders: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled their practice jersey for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, marking the first time the franchise has introduced a training kit for fans to purchase. The move follows an overwhelming response to the initial reveal of the teams training jersey, with thousands of supporters urging the franchise to make it available for purchase. Designed with a contemporary look, the jersey features a tiger-print motif

MI Cape Town: After hitting a match-winning 57 to guide South Africa to a series-levelling victory over New Zealand in the fourth T20I, wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen said his aim while batting was to wait for the ball and just try to play as per what was in front of him. In the Proteas winning by 19 runs, Esterhuizen hit his maiden T20I half-century after making 45, 8 and 15 in his first three games on the ongoing trip to New Zealand. In the second game, I was maybe a bit defensive and

The Asian Legends League: The Asian Legends League on Sunday unveiled its official trophy, marking the beginning of preparations for the much-anticipated second season, scheduled to commence on June 2. The unveiling ceremony witnessed the presence of several prominent cricketers, including Thisara Perera, Asghar Afghan, Rishi Dhawan and Angelo Perera, adding to the significance of the occasion. Speaking at the event, Thisara Perera reflected on his experience and excitement for the tournament. W

Cricket South Africa: Wicketkeeper batter Connor Esterhuizen's half-century, followed by a combined bowling effort from Gerald Coetzee, Ottneil Baartman, Prenelan Subrayen, and Keshav Maharaj, helped South Africa register 19- run win against New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the five-match series played at the Sky Stadium on Sunday. Batting first, South Africa posted 164/5 on the scoreboard from 20 overs, with Esterhuizen leading the charge with the bat. In reply, New Zealand got bowled out for

The Pakistan Super League: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will begin as scheduled on March 26, but only at two venues, with no spectators, to conserve resources such as petrol amid the Gulf war, Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday. The decision followed an extensive meeting with the eight franchises and a consultation with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Pakistan Super League will start as per schedule on March 26 as we have to safeguard its credibility and there was no windo

New Delhi: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has backed Delhi Capitals (DC) to end their long wait for an IPL title, adding the franchise's 2026 squad look as 'a very strong unit' and that he would keep his fingers crossed for them to win the trophy this year. DC are one of only two franchises to have never won the IPL title despite featuring in every season since the leagues inception in 2008. Anybody who has won multiple trophies, even Gujarat Titans, who reached the finals twice and won a tro

Indian Premier League: Sri Lankas seam-bowling all-rounder Dasun Shanaka is likely to join Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as a replacement for injured Sam Curran, who has been ruled out due to a groin injury. RR, the inaugural IPL champions, will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against five-time winners Chennai Super Kings at ACA Stadium in Guwahati on March 30. The conversations are ongoing for Shanaka to join RR for the upcoming IPL season. Barring a few fo

New Zealand Women: Amelia Kerr scripted history by registering the most consecutive 30-plus scores in T20 Internationals, across both mens and womens cricket, as New Zealand Women defeated South Africa Women to take an unassailable lead in the five-game series. Kerr extended her remarkable consistency with a knock of 31 off 29 balls in Wellington after returning figures of 1/32 in four overs to help restrict South Africa to 159/6. Her all-round effort played a key role in New Zealands six-wicket

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Indian Premier League: India's batting stalwart Virat Kohli has laughed off fake reports suggesting that he demanded a chartered flight for his travel from India to London and also wishes to fly out home in between the matches at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The report, shared by an Instagram account named 'worldinlast24hrs' suggested that Kohli had reportedly asked Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) management for chartered flight access between India and London and also stated that he

Lucknow Super Giants: Former Indian bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji flags concerns over Lucknow Super Giants being heavily reliant on their overseas batters in top-order, suggesting that Indian talents -- Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad and skipper Rishabh Pant -- can do the heavy lifting for the side in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, commencing on March 28. Following a disappointing seventh-place finish in the 2025 season, the Pant-led side will be hopeful to claim their maiden title. Lu

Miami Open: Indian Wells semi-finalist Zverev eased past Damm to open his Miami campaign. The German enjoyed a straightforward outing as he eased past wildcard Martin Damm 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday (IST). The victory strengthened Zverevs impressive record at the ATP Masters 1000 level this decade, taking his tally to 103 wins. It also extended his dominant run against players ranked outside the Top 100 and underlined his consistency against left-handed opponents in recent seasons. Zverev, who has now r

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Indian opener Prithvi Shaw penned down an emotional message for the fans as he returns to the Arun Jaitley Stadium to join the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28. Prithvi Shaw's long association with Delhi came to an end after seven seasons when the franchise released him ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. The 26-year-old then endured a disappointing outing at the auction, going unsold as Del

T20 World Cup: Georgia Voll bounced back strongly on Sunday after a modest outing in the opening T20I against the West Indies, but the young opener insisted she is far from settling into a comfort zone at the top of Australias batting lineup, embracing the chance to further shape her game during the Caribbean tour. After managing just eight off 10 balls in the first match, Voll responded with an attacking 39 off 23 deliveries in the second T20I, playing a key role in Australias win. The 22-year-

Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes that the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant will be the player under most pressure in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will commence on March 28. Pant became the most expensive player in the tournament's history last year when LSG secured the wicketkeeper-batter for Rs 27 crore. However, his performance with the bat failed to justify his price tag. Although he scored a century,

Captain Hayley Matthews: Alana King delivered another strong performance to underline her return to Australias T20I setup, claiming 2-25 as the visitors secured a 17-run victory over the West Indies in the second match to clinch the three-match series with a game to left. After electing to bat, Australia were off to a brisk start courtesy of Georgia Voll, who set the tone with an attacking 39 off 23. Her innings, studded with six boundaries and a maximum, ensured momentum in the powerplay before

New Zealand Cricket: New Zealand have been dealt another setback ahead of the fourth T20I against South Africa, with Tom Latham ruled out due to injury, NZC said on Sunday. Tom Blundell has been drafted into the squad as Latham's replacement, marking his return to T20I cricket for the first time since April 2025 for the Wellington match. Latham sustained a blow to his thumb from South African fast bowler Nqobani Mokoena during the third T20I at Eden Park on Friday. Despite the injury, he carried

Hormone Replacement Therapy: Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India all-rounder and batting coach Sanjay Bangar, has expressed gratitude to her father after successfully undergoing gender-affirming surgery in Thailand. On her Instagram account, Anaya described the operation as a milestone in her journey of self-discovery and said her fathers support had been crucial in helping her through the physical and emotional challenges of the surgery and ongoing recovery in Bangkok. This journey wasnt eas

T20 World Cup: Despite England head coach Brendon McCullum retaining his role, he now faces scrutiny due to damning allegations about the teams culture during the Ashes, raising questions over discipline, leadership and professionalism in the set-up. Englands 4-1 defeat in the Ashes in Australia was described as a systemic failure, with poor preparation and the collapse of the aggressive Bazball approach leaving the side exposed. Before that, white-ball captain Harry Brook being punched by a bou

NZ vs SA 4th T20I , Cricket Tips :South Africa started the five-match T20I series with a stunning victory over New Zealand. It came as a wakeup call for the Black Caps, and they planned well in the next games. As a result, they have recorded two easy wins over this second-string South African side. New Zealand have a 2-1 lead, and they will lock horns with the Proteas in the fourth game on Sunday. This contest is slated to take place at Sky Stadium, starting at 11:45 AM IST. The Proteas have fo