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Proteas Men: A clinical bowling display followed by a measured chase helped South Africa secure a comfortable seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20I of the five-match series on Saturday. Chasing a modest target of 92, South Africa reached 92/3 in 16.4 overs with Connor Esterhuizen anchoring the innings with a composed 35 not out off 44 balls. The right-hander fittingly sealed the win with a six off Kyle Jamieson, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead in the series. Earlier, South Africas

Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes Sunrisers Hyderabads (SRH) hopes of a successful 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign hinges on their ability to bully opposition bowlers and consistently out-bat rival sides. The 2016 IPL winners have shattered batting and six-hitting records across the last two seasons, yet they have fallen short of winning the title due to lack of firepower in their bowling line-up. When I look at Sunrisers, it almost reminds me of

Head Coach Hemang Badani: Delhi Capitals bid farewell to the teams now-former mentor Kevin Pietersen after the England veteran announced on Saturday that he was stepping down from his role, stating that he could not commit the time it requires. The 45-year-old, however, will be back in the commentary box for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. DC had appointed Pietersen for the role in February last year, for the 2025 edition of the tournament, as he worked alongside the support staff, which i

Indian Wells Open: Unseeded pair Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Guinard produced a composed performance to secure their first ATP Masters 1000 title together, defeating cousins Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot 7-6(3), 6-3 in the doubles final of the Indian Wells Open. The victory marks a significant milestone for the AndreozziGuinard partnership, which only began at the US Open in 2025. Since joining forces last season, the duo has steadily built chemistry on court, culminating in their brea

T20 World Cup: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed that the teams decision to bring Sanju Samson back into the playing XI midway through the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 was driven by a clear attacking philosophy rather than tactical match-ups, stressing that the wicketkeeper-batter has the ability to decide games inside the powerplay. Speaking about the move, the India head coach emphasised that the team management wanted more firepower at the top of the order as part of the aggressive

For South Africa: A dominant all-round display led by captain Amelia Kerr and a four-wicket haul from former skipper Sophie Devine powered New Zealand to a commanding 80-run victory over South Africa in the opening T20I of the three-match series at Bay Oval on Sunday. With the comprehensive win, New Zealand took a 1-0 lead in the series. After opting to bat first, the White Ferns piled up an imposing 190/7 in their 20 overs, riding on an explosive innings from Kerr and a fluent knock by opener G

BAN vs PAK 3rd ODI , Cricket Tips :The first two ODIs have been one-sided, and both teams have produced dominating performances. Bangladesh had a great first game, and they recorded their biggest ODI win over Pakistan. Then, Pakistan leveled the series, with a thumping win by 128 runs. Pakistan suffered a batting collapse in both matches. But they had enough runs on the board to record a big win. Now, the final game between Bangladesh and Pakistan is all set to begin on Sunday at 1:45 PM IST at

T20 World Cup: Recently-crowned T20 World Cup winner Kuldeep Yadav started a new innings in his life as she tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Vanshika Chadha in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, on Saturday. Kuldeep is a key member of the Indian squad that won the T20 World Cup 2026 with an influential victory over New Zealand in the final played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Some of India's biggest cricket stars, including former India captains Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varm

AC Bali Table Tennis Tournament: Former Union Sports Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) Anurag Singh Thakur said there should be efforts made to ensure former athletes are brought back into the Indian sporting ecosystem as coaches and mentors, adding that the country is wasting a valuable resource by leaving experienced ex-players in administrative office roles. Thakur made the call while addressing sports journalists on day two of the Golden Jubilee National Convention of the Sports Journal

Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists Association: Rishabh Singh blazed an unbeaten century off just 43 balls to power North Zone to a commanding nine-wicket victory over West Zone in the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy on Saturday, as the Sports Journalists Federation of India's Golden Jubilee National Convention got off to a spectacular start. At the Roshanara Cricket Club, Singh was the centrepiece of a dominant North Zone chase, hammering 102 not out with 18 fours and two sixes as his side ov

T20 World Cup: Pakistan selector and former fast bowler Aaqib Javed has lauded ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, saying that hes someone who doesnt allow the batters to find their rhythm or flow in a match. Bumrah recently picked 14 wickets and became the joint leading wicket-taker in Indias triumphant 2026 Mens T20 World Cup campaign. Javed, a member of Pakistan's 1992 World Cup-winning squad under Imran Khan, made his admiration clear for Bumrah, terming him the Usman Tariq of fast bowlers. In today's

NZ vs SA 1st T20I , Cricket Tips :Ten days ago New Zealand kicked South Africa out of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after beating them in the semifinal in Kolkata. Now these two sides will be up against each other in five T20Is, with several new faces. The first T20I will commence at 11:45 AM IST on Sunday. This game will be played at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. There are only seven players for New Zealand, including captain Mitch Santner, who played in the T20 World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, for South

Indian Premier League: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer believes that skipper Rishabh Pant will bounce back strongly in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will commence on March 28, saying champions like Pant do not remain down for long. Pant, who is expected to play a key role for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) this season, has been working hard in training after a challenging phase. He was recently seen practising under the guidance of India's ch

T20 World Cup: The legendary Ricky Ponting has identified India's decision to persist with wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson at the top of the order as one of the defining calls in their triumphant ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, saying the faith shown in him by captain Suryakumar Yadav and the coaching staff proved to be the difference on the biggest stage. Samson's tournament began in uncertainty he had made only 46 runs in five T20Is against New Zealand and only got to play in the leagu

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially reprimanded Pakistan batter Salman Agha and added one demerit point against his disciplinary record after he was found breaching the Code of Conduct during the second One-day International (ODI) against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday. Agha was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground

Indian Premier League: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Sunrisers Hyderabad need to address their struggles in away matches despite possessing one of the most destructive batting line-ups as they prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will commence on March 28. Pujara pointed out that while SRH have often piled up huge totals at their home ground in Hyderabad, they have found it difficult to replicate the same aggressive approach when playing at other venu

ICC T20 World Cup: India's T20 World Cup 2026 winning player Tilak Varma arrived in the city on Saturday afternoon to attend the wedding of his teammate Kuldeep Yadav, who will be tying the knot with his fiance, Vanshika, in the hill station of Mussoorie. Speaking to IANS outside the Jolly Grant Airport, Tilak said that he will enjoy the wedding before getting into the preparation for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, where he will represent the five-time champions Mumbai Indians. W

Ahead of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has stepped down as mentor of the Delhi Capitals franchise, stating that he cannot commit the time the role requires. The 45-year-old, however, will be back in the commentary box in the cash-rich event. DC had appointed Pietersen for the role in February last year, for the 2025 edition of the tournament, as he worked alongside the support staff, which included Director of Cricket Venugopal Rao,

Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple: Upon winning the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, Indias T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Jay Shah visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple with the trophy on Saturday. India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final of the tournament on Sunday, March 8, to script history, becoming the first-ever team to win the title thrice, win it on home soil, and be the only team to defend the crown. The

Bangla National Cricket Stadium: Pakistan's prime batter Salman Agha has been reprimanded for abusing cricket equipment during the second ODI against Bangladesh played at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday. According to a report by the Daily Star, Agha has also been handed a demerit point for throwing his gloves in anger after getting run out in an unusual manner at a crucial time in the match. The incident occurred in the 39th over of Pakistans innings when the visitors were b

Indian Premier League: Former India captain and legendary leg-spinner Anil Kumble has heaped praise on Shreyas Iyer, calling him an underrated yet exceptional leader in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former coach believes Iyers leadership qualities are often overlooked despite the batter consistently delivering strong performances as a captain. Speaking about Iyers leadership journey, Kumble highlighted how difficult it is for a captain to succeed across different franchises in the highly

ODI World Cup: Tearaway England pacer Mark Wood said he is contemplating a future beyond cricket for the first time due to his slow recovery from the knee injury that cut short his Ashes tour in Australia. Wood, 36, returned to Test cricket in November 2025 after 15 months on the sidelines due to an elbow injury followed by knee surgery. But Wood broke down again during the first Ashes Test bowling just 11 overs before missing the second match with knee swelling and being ruled out of the tour

The Indian Golf Premier League: The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) marked a historic milestone at its Invitational 2026 Chandigarh Leg, held from March 11 to 13 at the Chandigarh Golf Club, by inviting three Special Olympics golfers, Ranveer Singh Saini, Kushagra Gaur, and Mohit Kumar, to compete alongside professional golfers. The occasion represented a major step towards inclusive sports. During the event, Indian golf legend and defending champion Gaganjeet Bhullar was crowned champion at t

T20 World Cup: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt said that every game of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand carries the purpose of playing as many games as possible in preparation for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup 2026, to be played in England from June 12 to July 5. The Proteas women will open the series against the White Ferns on Sunday in Mount Maunganui in an afternoon game, followed by their male counterparts facing off against each other in the evening. It's great. I think

ICC T20 World Cup: Former India batter Suresh Raina believes that Sanju Samson should bat at No. 3 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, saying the position would provide balance to the teams batting order. Samson is coming to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on the back of some great knocks in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup, where the wicketkeeper batter scored back-to-back half-centuries in the Super8s match against the West Indies, the sem

Australia Eden Gardens Test: VVS Laxman, former India batter and current head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence, reflected on the 25th anniversary of the iconic fourth day of the historic India vs Australia Eden Gardens Test of 2001, a match remembered for producing one of crickets most extraordinary turnarounds. On March 14, 2001, India were staring at a crushing defeat on home soil. Having already suffered a heavy loss in the opening Test of the series, the hosts were made to follow on in the s

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is planning to take legal action against Zimbabwe bowler Blessing Muzarabani after the pacer withdrew from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the very last minute to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Muzarbani has joined the three-time IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman, who was released from the squad following the instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in

Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement: The Board of Control for Cricket in India will celebrate outstanding achievements across Indian cricket at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026, scheduled for March 15 in New Delhi. The annual ceremony recognises excellence in international, domestic, and age-group cricket while honouring individuals who have made lasting contributions to the sport in India. Former India greats Roger Binny and Rahul Dravid will receive the prestigious Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement

Kolkata Knight Riders: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have unveiled their new jersey ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, designed in the theme of Lines of Legacy. At the heart of the design are the defining moments that have shaped KKRs journey over the years. From the unforgettable opening night when Brendon McCullum smashed 158* back in 2008, to Rinku Singhs five sixes in the final over, KKR have produced many such moments that have become part of IPL folklore. Eac

Narendra Modi Stadium: Indias T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav took a moment to reflect on a remarkable milestone, celebrating five years in international cricket. His journey with the national team began on March 14, 2022, when he debuted against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the very ground where he recently led India to a historic third triumph at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup against New Zealand earlier this week. 5 years ago, a dream turned into reality. Wearing the India je

Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will honour excellence throughout Indian cricket at the Naman Awards 2026, taking place on Sunday in the national capital, with the former BCCI chief Roger Binny, ex-captain & coach Rahul Dravid and former women's captain Mithali Raj to be honoured with the prestigious Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. The Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award honours a career marked by service, integrity, and

Indian Premier League: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Rajasthan Royals (RR) head into the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a more balanced squad than last year, particularly due to improvements in their bowling attack and a strengthened middle order. Bangar noted that while the franchise has undergone some significant changes in personnel, the overall structure of the team appears stronger compared to the previous season. According to him, the Royals fast-bowling

Chennai Super Kings: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming generation of players at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have a valuable opportunity to grow by observing and learning from the experience of veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni. With the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) approaching, Dhonis continued presence in the CSK setup remains one of the biggest talking points. Pathan pointed out that while the franchise is clearly transitioning towards a younger cor

T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina shared a heartfelt message for spinner Kuldeep Yadav and his bride-to-be Vanshika Chadha as the couples wedding celebrations gathered momentum in Mussoorie. Raina took to Instagram on Saturday to post a picture from the festivities, where he was seen posing alongside Kuldeep, Vanshika and India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, offering his best wishes to the soon-to-be-married couple. Along with the photograph, Raina penned a caption celebrating the co

Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 128 runs via the DuckworthLewisStern (DLS) method in the rain-affected second ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday. Maaz Sadaqat was the stand-out performer of the game, blasting a rapid 75 for Pakistan before picking up three wickets. Chasing a revised target of 243 in 32 overs after a two-hour rain and hailstorm delay, Bangladesh collapsed for 114 in 23.3 overs despite a brief counterattack from Litton Das. Bangladesh had already been in t

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Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Blessing Muzarabani for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026. The 6 ft 8 right-arm quick has emerged as one of Zimbabwes leading pace bowlers in the shortest format, known for his steep bounce and ability to strike in key phases of the innings. Muzarabani brings significant T20 experience, having claimed over 90 wickets in more than 80 T20 Internationals at an average of around 21, with best figures of 3/8, the franchise said in a relea

Indian Premier League: Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra believes that Rohit Sharma should remain on the field for the entire duration of a T20 match instead of being used as an Impact Player by the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chopra said it makes little sense for a fully fit player like Rohit to feature only as a batter when he can contribute throughout the match. Logically, if you are fit, you should play the whole game and not be substituted. Esp

Indian Premier League: Indore, (March 13) IANS Spiritual leader and orator Aniruddhacharya has criticised Kavya Maran, co-owner of Sunrisers Leeds, for buying Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed in the inaugural men's Hundred auction 2026 and said that why do Indians love Pakistan so much. Sunrisers Leeds, which is owned by the same group that runs Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL), bought the 27-year-old leg-spinner for 190,000. Speaking to IANS at the 'Sanatan Premier League'

Indian Premier League: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has clarified that the Indian cricket governing body has no say in the acquisition of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by franchise Sunrisers Leeds in the Hundred Auction, saying the move pertains to an overseas league and not the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking on the matter, Shukla emphasised that the decision lies entirely with the franchise involved, as the signing and the matter are linked to

The Rajasthan Cricket Association: The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has sparked a fresh controversy after applying for registration as a public trust with the states Devasthan Department, with the Opposition questioning the timing and legality of the move. According to documents submitted to the department, RCA Ad-hoc Committee Convenor Deendayal Kumawat has filed an application seeking to register the cricket body as a public trust under the Rajasthan Public Trusts Act, 1959, naming hims

ICC T20 World Cup: Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla feels that Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium's pitch will suit the batting style of Sanju Samson, who is gearing up for his first season with the five-time champions. Samson is coming to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on the back of some great knocks in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup, where the wicketkeeper batter scored back-to-back half-centuries in the Super8s match against the West Indies, the

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal: Former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kushal Das passed away here on Friday at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Das, who served the federation for 12 years, took charge as the AIFF general secretary in November 2010. Before joining AIFF, Das served as the chief financial officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Dubai. He oversaw landmark events and structural changes that helped raise the pro

Indian Premier League: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) could mark the final appearance of legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni in the yellow jersey for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Highlighting Dhonis importance to the five-time champions, Pathan said it is difficult to imagine both CSK and the IPL without the iconic wicketkeeper-batter. CSK is incomplete without MS Dhoni. This season might be the last time we see him in the y

South African Anrich Nortje: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant shared a pep talk with the new joinees in the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026, saying that let's take whatever we can from all these gentlemen here and try to build something for this season. During the mini auction held last December, LSG signed six players; Sri Lankan sensation Wanindu Hasaranga, South African Anrich Nortje, Mukul Choudhary, local boy Naman Tiwari, Akshat Raghuwanshi and Josh Inglis, to complete their squad

Wales Cricket Board: Sunrisers Leeds' 'X' account has been suspended hours after the franchise completed the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed during The Hundred 2026 auction held on Thursday. Abrar became the first Pakistani player signed by an Indian-owned franchise in the tournament. The move to sign Abrar didn't go down well with fans, who took to X to criticise the team's owner and the franchise, terming them anti-national. Just hours after the team signed Abrar for 190,000 pounds (Rs

The Iran National Soccer Team: Iran national football team responded sharply to American President Donald Trump for advising their soccer team not to participate in the World Cup for heir own life and safety, stating that o country can prevent them from participating in the World Cup, which is organised by FIFA, not by any single nation. Trump on Thursday posted on Truth Social that The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to the World Cup, but I really dont believe it is appropriate that they

ICC T20 World Cup: Captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed heartfelt gratitude to fans across the country after Indias triumphant campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, dedicating the title to millions of supporters who stood besdie the team throughout the tournament. In an emotional message, Suryakumar thanked Indian fans for their unwavering support, saying the teams success would not have been possible without their prayers and encouragement. Dear Team India fans, first of all, a heartfelt thank

New Zealand Cricket: Assistant coaches Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram have been granted leave by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to take up coaching roles with Islamabad United in the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026, which begins later this month. Ronchi, who represented the franchise from 2017 to 2021, will return as the head coach of Islamabad United, while Oram has been appointed as one of his assistants. With the PSL scheduled to start on March 26 and run until late April, inc

Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals will commence their first pre-season training camp in Jaipur from March 17 for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season. The squad will assemble at Pink City, kicking off the camp with training, fitness and nets sessions at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, marking the first time the Royals' full squad, including new recruits like Jadeja and Sam Curran, coming together ahead of the season. Under the guidance of Head Coach and Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakka