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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

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