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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

T20 World Cup: Leg-spinner Alana King has strengthened her case for inclusion in Australias squad for the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup after marking her return to the format with a three-wicket haul against West Indies in St Vincent. Alana, playing her first T20I in nearly a year, took 3-14 in the opening match of the series to remind selectors of her quality. Competition among Australias spinners remains strong, with captain Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham also in contention. But Alana sai

Former India No: Former India No. 1 Saurav Ghosal described squash players as one of the best athletes in the world and stated that they have received the biggest platform they deserve to showcase their skills the Olympics. He also underlined the urgent need for squash to expand its global footprint and adapt to modern consumption patterns, saying the sport is no longer just competing with other disciplines but with anything and everything for attention as it prepares for its Olympic debut. Wit

Chennai Super Kings: Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said Mumbai Indians (MI) hold the edge over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the debate over the greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) team, citing the formers role in contributing to giving match-winners to the Indian team. On picking the side between CSK and MI as the greatest team in the IPL, this will always be debatable. CSK started winning the IPL title from 2010 onwards. They won back-to-back titles in 2010 and 2011 and were the fir

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Former India batter Robin Uthappa said he is expecting for IPL 2026 to be MS Dhonis final year of playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), adding that the five-time champions should look to persist with Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain instead of replacing him with Sanju Samson. At 44, veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dhoni will be playing in his 19th edition of the IPL. I don't think CSK should hand over the leadership duties to Sanju Samson. You have to give Ruturaj

ICC Cricket World Cup: Qondisa Ngwenya has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup while Edward Khoza is appointed as the tournaments Chief Operating Officer (COO), said the Local Organising Committee (LOC) on Saturday. Ngwenya and Khoza bring experience in managing major events, with track records in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. The LOC Board is delighted to welcome Qondisa and Edward. We look forward to their expertise in delivering a demandin

Bengal Cricket Academy Ground: Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered another big blow on Saturday as their pace bowling resources got further depleted ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) with India seamer Akash Deep being ruled out of the 2026 season. Akash Deep was acquired by KKR for his base price of Rs 1 crore at last years mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. Yes, Akash Deep is ruled out for the upcoming IPL season. Hes not left yet for the BCCI CoE in Bengaluru for th

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru: As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) get ready to defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title, their former captain and star batter Virat Kohli has warned the side of the challenging times ahead for them in the 19th edition of the competition, which will start on March 28. RCB, who won their maiden IPL title in the 2025 edition, will start their defence of the title with a clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28. Th

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant, principal owner and chairman of the franchise Sanjiv Goenka, and several other members of the squad offered prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The 19th edition of the tournament is set to begin on March 28. The franchise posted a picture of the groups visit to the holy shrine on X and wrote, Dr. Sanjiv Goenka visits Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya along with captain Rish

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: Former Indian cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has clarified that neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor current International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah played any role in his decision to step away from commentary duties ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, stating that his concerns were limited to an issue with a specific individual within the system. Dont bring the BCCI Administration into the picture. Its a one-on-one with

ICC T20 World Cup: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra flagged out major concerns for the 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will start on March 28. In a video shared on X, Chopra reviewed the RR squad and pointed out their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for IPL 2026. Rajasthan have suffered a big setback before the season, as all-rounder Sam Curran is likely to miss the entire tournament due to a groin inj

New Zealander Glenn Phillips: With a strong squad at their disposal, working out their playing combination during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will be a bit of a headache for the Gujarat Titans team management. The Shubman Gill-led side will have to take a major call on the chances of two key floaters in the squad, Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia, both of whom are all-rounders and can add batting muscle in the death overs. Speaking on JioHotstars Game Plan Know Your Team, JioSt

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has picked his strongest playing XI of the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which is set to commence on March 28. RCB has not made big changes to their squad ahead of the new season, but some good additions of Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, and Jacob Bethell, along with Devdutt Padikkal looking in great touch ahead of the season, have created a dil

Kolkata Knight Riders: Indias cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar, former cricketers and brothers Irfan and Yusuf Pathan, and several other members of the cricketing fraternity extended their heartfelt wishes to their family, friends, and fans on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is one of the most important festivals in Islam, celebrated worldwide to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It falls on the first day of Shawwal (the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar) and is determi

Pakistan Cricket Board: Former Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten has opened up about his short stint as head coach of Pakistans limited-overs teams, revealing that extensive involvement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) played a major role in his early exit. Kirsten, who was appointed in April 2024 on a two-year contract, stepped down from his role as ODI and T20I coach after just six months, departing only days before Pakistans scheduled ODI tour of Australia. Kirsten said the extent of exte

The T20 World Cup: The selectors' decision to ignore him for the recently-concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup, denying India's Test and ODI captain an opportunity to win silverware in the shortest format, will fire-up Shubman Gill to go all out to capture the Indian Premier League (IPL) title that his side Gujarat Titans that eluded them last year. According to former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, Gill will look to bounce back from that disappointment by leading the Gujarat Titans (GT) to the ti

The World Cup: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the schedule for Indias upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland. The World Cup champions will tour Ireland in June for a couple of T20Is, to be played on June 26 and 28 in Belfast. This will be India's first T20I assignment following their T20 World Cup 2026 victory and will begin immediately after the ODI series against Afghanistan. Team India will face Afghanistan in a one-off Test match, followed by a three-ma

Ibrahim El Kabbani: India made an impressive showing in the mens and womens quarterfinals of the Indian Open squash championships on Friday, with multiple Indian players delivering dominant performances to secure semifinal berths. India enjoyed an impressive outing in the mens quarterfinals as second seed Abhay Singh and fourth seed Veer Chotrani produced dominant performances to storm into the semifinals. In the last four stage, Singh will take on Malaysias Ameeshenraj Chandaran, while Chotrani

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane struck a confident yet measured tone, emphasising positivity, adaptability, and belief in a well-rounded squad as the franchise eyes another strong campaign in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Addressing the media alongside head coach Abhishek Nayar, assistant coach Shane Watson, and mentor Dwayne Bravo, Rahane highlighted the depth in KKRs batting unit. The batting group that we have this year is amazing. Mo

Nadien El Hammamy: Top seed Anahat Singh and unseeded compatriot Tanvi Khanna ensured a strong Indian presence in the womens singles semifinals of the Indian Open squash championship being played at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) courts in Mumbai after winning their respective quarterfinal matches on Friday. However, local favourite Joshna Chinappa bowed out of the competition following a 13 defeat to Egypts Nadien El Hammamy, which proved to be the only setback for Indian fans during the day.

Surat Cricket T20 League: Gujarat's Aarya Desai has made history in T20 cricket by scoring a sensational 193 in 81 balls in the Surat Cricket T20 Leaguea tournament recognised by the Gujarat Cricket Association -- and is being touted as the highest-ever individual score in the shorter version of the white-ball game. The 22-year-old player's breathtaking performance, which has caused a stir on social media after several local handles and the official Insta handle of the Gujarat Cricket Associatio

Nigeria Invitational Women: History was made in Lagos as Fanny Utagushimaninde delivered an impressive performance to become the first woman to score a century on T20I debut. She dazzled in the Nigeria Invitational Women's T20I Tournament with a remarkable unbeaten 111 runs off 65 balls against the Ghana women's national cricket team. At just 15 years and 223 days old, the Rwandan batter set a new record as the youngest centurion in womens T20Is, highlighting the significance of her achievement.

South Africa: After being outplayed by New Zealand through an eight-wicket defeat in third T20I, South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj admitted the sides inexperience showed in the loss, but insisted it was no excuse. Put in to batting first at Eden Park, South Africa struggled against disciplined bowling and slipped to 62/5 at the halfway mark, before ending up at 136/9. New Zealands chase was anchored by Tom Latham, who struck an unbeaten 63 after Devon Conway hit a brisk 39, as the hosts reache

Sri Lanka Cricket: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Friday that its players will only be cleared to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) after completing mandatory physical performance tests. SLC added that Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis and Dushmantha Chameera have received their No Objection Certificates (NOCs), while the likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, and Eshan Malinga will join their respective franchises after clearing their fitness tests, mo

Indian Premier League: With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 just around the corner, Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh shared their excitement and plans for the season. Speaking at a grand event in Mohali on Friday, to unveil the teams new jersey, the duo spoke about team bonding, overcoming personal challenges, and their deep connection with the franchise. A major focus for the team right now is building a strong bond off the field before the high-press

International Masters League: Emphasising the lasting appeal of crickets legends, former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar said the second season of the International Masters League (IML) will look to build on the strong foundation laid by its debut edition while delivering an enhanced experience for fans. The upcoming season of the T20 league is scheduled to be held from October 24 to November 14, 2026, with matches set to be played across Mumbai, Vadodara, and Visakhapatnam. The tournament will on

Indian Premier League: Former India left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan has urged caution in managing teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, adding that its very important for the left-hander to not let either success or failure get to his head. Sooryavanshi is yet to turn 15, but has already made big runs in his cricketing career so far, including being the fastest Indian batter to hit a century in the IPL (in just 35 balls), and was retained by Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of Indian Pre

No Objection Certificates: Sri Lanka cricket board (SLC) has decided to conduct mandatory fitness tests for its players before No Objection Certificates (NOC) for their participation in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which will start from March 28. The move comes as several Sri Lankan players, picked by different franchises, are currently recovering from injuries. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the tests are expected to be held early next week in Colombo, and only tho

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Since 2018, the year Anukul Roy became a member of the Indian team that went on to win the Mens U19 World Cup in New Zealand, he has mainly been a bench player in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Roy, a handy batter who also bowls left-arm orthodox spin, has only 12 IPL appearances four of which came in the 2023 and 2024 seasons for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). But after a phenomenal domestic season for Jharkhand, Roy believes 2026 is finally the year the wait ends for

Indian Premier League: Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan has said that coping with pressure is the defining challenge for young cricketers entering the Indian Premier League (IPL), especially for those carrying hefty price tags. IPL 2026 will see uncapped Indian players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma be under spotlight after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) snapped them for Rs 14 crore each in last years auction. The biggest thing is how you handle pressure. The IPL is a tournament where you can be

Cricket South Africa CEO Pholetsi: The South Africa women's team will host India and Australia in a busy schedule that includes multi-format matches, featuring two rare Test matches. Indias tour will kick off with a three-match ODI series, part of the ICC Women's Championship, starting on March 9 in Potchefstroom. The second ODI will take place in Bloemfontein, and then the teams will head to Newlands in Cape Town for the series finale. These ODIs are crucial for qualifying for the ICC Women's C

For South Africa: A superb bowling show followed by Tom Lathams unbeaten half-century powered New Zealand to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I played at Eden Park on Friday, helping the hosts take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. After winning the toss, New Zealand opted to bowl first and produced a disciplined effort to restrict South Africa to 136/9 in 20 overs. The hosts then chased down the total easily in just 16.2 overs. South Africa were off to a p

Chennai Super Kings: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a big blow just a week before the start of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as their prime bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the whole tournament due to a hamstring injury. The franchise confirmed the exit of the Australian pacer with a social media post on Friday. Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the season due to a Hamstring injury. Wishing him a speedy recovery! CSK wrote on X. El

Former South African: Former South African player Faf du Plessis has stressed the importance of Josh Hazlewood in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) chances ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the teams success is closely linked to the availability of the Australian pacer. Hazlewood, who played a crucial role in RCB's triumphant campaign in the IPL 2025, has not played a match since injuring his hamstring in the Sheffield Shield on November 12 last year. The pacer also missed