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T20 World Cup: While the frenzy around IPL 2026 has caught everyones attention in India, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team quietly kickstarted their preparations in Durban for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, set to begin on April 17. This series serves as a vital dress rehearsal for India ahead of the tenth edition of the Womens T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in England from June 12 to July 5. Though India has a bilateral series against England before the mega event

Wisden has criticised Indian political interference in global cricket administration, labelling the current situation increasingly Orwellian. The UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which dates back to 1864, is an annual record of all major cricket worldwide and is regarded as the sport's Bible. In its 163rd annual edition, to be published Thursday, editor Lawrence Booth highlighted what he sees as an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game. The International Cricket Coun

England captain Ben Stokes has dismissed suggestions of a collapse in his relationship with coach Brendon McCullum, although he says the way they work together will look a little bit different this season. Stokes and McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, have been in a close alliance since joining forces in 2022. But there appeared to be a difference in their respective approaches as England slumped to a woeful 4-1 series Ashes loss in Australia. As all-rounder Stokes opted for a more grinding

Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their match against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 22 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Chennai Super Kings at MA Chida

RCB vs LSG Match 23 , Cricket Tips :The defending champion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, have begun the IPL 2026 campaign brilliantly and made a strong statement. They have beaten MI, CSK, and SRH so far and are looking in incredible form. RCB will be facing Lucknow Super Giants in the next game. This contest is slated to be held at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Two points at this stage will help RCB move to the top of the standings. LSG have managed two close win

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed relief and growing confidence after Chennai Super Kings continued their winning momentum with a victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday and addressed the concerns around his poor form, stating that hes confident of bouncing back with a big knock but is also happy that other guys are covering up for him. Despite a quiet run with the bat so far, Gaikwad remained optimistic about his form, backing himself to deliver when it matters most. Just mak

Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane admitted that a lack of momentum with the bat continues to hurt Kolkata Knight Riders, even as he praised the bowling unit for keeping the contest alive in their clash against Chennai Super Kings, which they lost by 32 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. Reflecting on the performance, Rahane pointed out that KKRs bowlers had done well to recover after a tough start in the Power-play. No real momentum with the bat. Absolutely. I thought that with t

Chennai Super Kings: A clinical bowling display led by Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj complemented a strong batting performance as Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, here on Tuesday. Defending a competitive 192/5, CSK struck early and maintained control throughout, restricting KKR to 160/7 in 20 overs despite late resistance from Ramandeep Singh and Rovman Powell. KKRs chase began on an experimental note, with Sunil

Indian Premier League: Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain, thinks that the growth of franchise cricket has significantly changed the global cricket scene. He notes that the Indian Premier League remains the standard for other leagues around the world. Now serving as the SA20 commissioner, Smith has observed the sport's development firsthand, from the classic challenges of Test cricket to the booming commercial industry and worldwide popularity of T20 franchise leagues. Smith reflected

Chennai Super Kings: A blazing start from Sanju Samson and Ayush Mhatre, followed by impactful middle-order contributions, helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) post 192/5 in their 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Opting to bat first, CSK came out all guns blazing as Samson set the tone with a flurry of boundaries in the opening over. The aggressive intent continued despite an early setbac

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is enduring a difficult phase with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with his prolonged lean run emerging as a growing concern for the five-time champions despite their recent return to winning ways. Gaikwads performance continued to struggle in Tuesdays match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he scored only seven runs before getting out to a mistimed slog-sweep in the third over off Anukul Roy

Chennai Super Kings: Players from Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings honoured former India cricketer C. D. Gopinath by wearing black armbands during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. This gesture expressed respect after Gopinaths passing last week at the age of 96. Gopinath was the oldest Test cricketer in the country and the second-oldest in the world, after Neil Harvey. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also paid tribute

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Cameron Green admitted the team is still searching for momentum in IPL 2026, even as he remained optimistic about a turnaround ahead of their clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Green, who arrived at KKR with high expectations following a Rs 25.20 crore deal, has endured a modest start with the bat, managing scores of 18, 2, 4 and an unbeaten 32 in four outings. With Cricket Australia advising cauti

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Dewald Brevis expressed his delight at returning to full fitness and rediscovering his rhythm ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. After winning the toss, Kolkata opted to bowl against an unchanged Chennai side in the 22nd match, putting the focus on CSKs batting unit and players like Brevis, who are looking to make an impact after time away

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Young pacer Rasikh Salam Dar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was pleased to contribute to the team and ready to do it more as they host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their next game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The right-arm pacer was among the positives from the previous outing, finishing with figures of 1-23. The side comes into the contest in fine form, having secured a convincing 18-run vict

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the toss and elected to bowl against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 22nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. This matchup is a crucial test for both teams, who are both struggling at the bottom of the standings and desperately need points. CSK approach this home game with renewed confidence after breaking a three-match losing streak with a convincing 23-run victory over Delhi C

The Praful Hinge: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lauded the impact of Sunrisers Hyderabads young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, crediting their combination of speed and variation for strengthening the teams bowling unit and opining that the two pacers combination makes SRHs bowling attack far more complete. SRHs bowling, which had come under scrutiny earlier in the season, found renewed sharpness as the two youngsters played a decisive role in a dominant performance against the in

TATA Indian Premier League: The 2016 champion Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have been dealt a big blow amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as all-rounder Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the whole tournament without playing a single match due to injury. The team has announced Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka as Carse's replacement. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Brydon Carse for the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 20

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Rising Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sakib Hussain has captured attention not just for his impressive IPL debut, but for a journey defined by hardship, perseverance, and sacrifice, a story that resurfaced after an old video from his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders went viral. Coming from a modest background in Bihars Gopalganj district, Sakibs early days in cricket were shaped by financial constraints, with even basic equipment out of reach. Shoes are very expensive. Proper

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with a lot at stake for both teams. RCB get into the match after a massive win over five-time champions Mumbai Indians by 57 runs, whereas LSG went down against Gujarat Titans in their own yard. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently third in the points table and are eyeing the top spot with a

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: Gujarat Titans have released a ticketing advisory for the rescheduled match against Chennai Super Kings, following the updated schedule announced by the BCCI for the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026. Gujarat Titans remain committed to a fan-first approach by offering flexibility to those who have already booked tickets to support the team. Keeping fans at the heart of every decision, the franchise is focused on ensuring a smooth and convenient experience for all.

ICC T20 World Cup: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have received a big boost amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign as their designated captain Pat Cummins is likely to rejoin the squad on April 17, a day ahead of their next match against five time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at their home ground Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. According to a report by Cricbuzz, Cummins will undergo a fitness test on Wednesday back home, and if he clears it - about which ther

Young Chennai Super Kings: Young Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ayush Mhatre opened up on the invaluable guidance he received from legendary skipper MS Dhoni, highlighting how the veterans advice shaped his leadership approach during his stint as India U-19 captain. Mhatre, who recently led India to a title-winning campaign at the U-19 World Cup, recalled his interactions with Dhoni during his time with CSK at the IPL 2025 season, describing them as pivotal to his development as a young leader

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Praful Hinge had no clue he was carrying a stress fracture. It was only in March 2023, after being selected for a stint at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai, that physio Naveen Babu PK broke the news to him - a severe L4 fracture on the left side of his lumbar spine. Six to eight months of rehab followed, and for Hinge, a young fast bowler from Nagpur, it felt like staring at the end of the road. Fast forward to nearly three years later, and Hinge was steamin

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar admitted that the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign has been a challenging one for the side, citing injuries and an underwhelming start, but asserted that the franchises core values remain unchanged as they gear up to face five time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. Anyone involved in the IPL, not only as a support staff but also as a player, feels the pressure. It

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar admitted that the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign has been a challenging one for the side, citing injuries and an underwhelming start, but asserted that the franchises core values remain unchanged as they gear up to face five time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. Anyone involved in the IPL, not only as a support staff but also as a player, feels the pressure. It

T20 World Cup: Yorkshire have signed Pakistan international Hasan Ali as their overseas player for the upcoming T20 Blast. The experienced Pakistani fast bowler will replace Naveen-ul-Haq, who is out due to injury. Naveen suffered a stress fracture in his right shoulder. He had already missed the T20 World Cup earlier this year and will not be available for his stint at Headingley. His absence is a setback for Yorkshire, who had originally signed the Afghan pacer for the competition. With Hasan,

Wales Cricket Board: England captain Ben Stokes has quashed the talks of a rift with head coach Brendon McCullum, calling it a massive overstatement, but indicated that he may work with the head coach in a slightly different way. England's 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. After an ECB review, the duo have been cleared to hold onto their roles and will conti

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken strict action on Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani, imposing a two-year ban, after he ditched Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the last stage to play Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The 29-year-old had initially gone unsold at both the IPL and PSL auctions before being signed as a replacement player by Islamabad United, but he ditched the team and opted to play in the IPL, where he was announc

Bihar Cricket Association President: Bihar Cricket Association President (BCA) Harsh Vardhan has lauded the stellar debut of young fast bowler Sakib Hussain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, calling it a proud moment for state cricket. Harsh Vardhan highlighted that Sakibs performance reflects the growing strength and potential of players emerging from the state and marks a positive step forward for Bihars cricketing ecosystem. Saqib Hussain, hailing from Gopalganj district and representi

South Africa ODI: New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has won the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for March after a record-breaking performance against Zimbabwe and South Africa ODI series, both with the bat as well as with the ball. Amelias all-round displays against Zimbabwe and South Africa have led to her being in contention for a third ICC Player of the Month award, while Beth impressed with consistent batting performances against India and the West Indies. Ayabonga, meanwhile, topped

T20 World Cup: Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has been named the ICC men's player of the month for March after a stellar performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 knockouts. This is the first time Samson has won the prestigious title for his World Cup-winning performance. Samson, who began the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup watching from the sidelines, wrote one of the tournament's most dramatic personal arcs once handed an opportunity to be in the team since the Super Eights clash against Zimbab

United States Premier League: The much-anticipated United States Premier League (USPL) season 4 is all set to make a powerful comeback, scheduled to be held from November 20 to December 5 at the Broward County Stadium in Florida. With all regulatory approvals in place, including support from the International Cricket Council (ICC), the league enters its most ambitious edition yet. League plans to add two new franchises for the fourth season. Speaking on the return of the league, USPL founder and

Chennai Super Kings: As calf injury forced MS Dhoni out of the first two weeks of IPL 2026, former New Zealand cricketer Mitchell McClenaghan opined that if the wicketkeeper-batter is fit then Chennai Super Kings should bring him in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday as an impact substitute, where he may not have to do a lot of running. On Monday, Dhoni had a short hit in the nets towards the fag end of CSK's training session under lights at Chepauk, but limited himself to facing

Varun Aaron: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pace bowling coach Varun Aaron heaped praise on debutants Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who bowled a brilliant spell and took four wickets each as the team registered a dominant 57-run win against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Varun, who played a major role in scouting both the young pacers for SRH, revealed that his only message for Sakib and Praful before the match was to enjoy the debut game and not think about the result, which worked in the team's favour. M

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: After Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped Rajasthan Royals four-match winning run in IPL 2026 with a comprehensive 57-run victory, former New Zealand cricketer Mitchell McClenaghan heaped praise on the debut heroics of 'Fearless Prodigies' Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge, saying they have shown that the future of Indian bowling is in safe hands. Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain announced themselves on the grand stage by picking eight wickets collectively as SRH ended IPL

Indian cricketers, including men's Test captain Shubman Gill and women's star Deepti Sharma, dominated the Wisden cricket awards announced on Monday. The UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which dates back to 1864, is an annual record of all major cricket worldwide and is regarded as the sport's Bible. The publication named four Indian players who starred in a thrilling 2-2 drawn Test series in England last year among its five cricketers of the year. Batter Gill, spin-bowling all-rounder Ravi

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Debutant pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain announced themselves on the grand stage by picking eight wickets collectively as Sunrisers Hyderabad ended IPL 2026 table topper Rajasthan Royals winning juggernaut with a thumping 53-run win at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. On a pitch where the odd ball was stopping, captain Ishan Kishan hammered eight fours and six sixes in his blistering 44-ball 91 as SRH posted a towering 216/6. Anything fu

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Debutant pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain announced themselves on the grand stage by picking eight wickets collectively as Sunrisers Hyderabad ended IPL 2026 table topper Rajasthan Royals winning juggernaut with a thumping 53-run win at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. In a script that felt more like a fairytale, Nagpur-based Hinge became the first bowler in IPL history to claim a three-wicket haul in the opening over. He broke the back o

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Vidarbha pacer Praful Hinge announced himself on the big stage by picking three wickets in his very first over for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. Hinge, 24, was picked up by SRH at his base price of Rs 30 lakh at last years auction in Abu Dhabi and made an instant impact by dismissing teenaged batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi for a first-ball duck before removing Dh

The Kolkata Knight Riders: Reflecting on his starts and overall approach, Finn Allen admitted that while he has made promising contributions in the powerplay for Kolkata Knight Riders, converting them into bigger scores remains a work in progress, stressing the importance of balancing aggression with consistency in T20 cricket. KKR have had a tough start to their campaign this season. They went down by six wickets to the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium and, upon returning home, suffered a

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen felt he had much-better intensity while making 40 and play a vital hand in the side posting a massive 216/6 against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. Klaasen struck three sixes and a four during his 26-ball stay at the crease, while sharing an 88-run stand with Ishan Kishan, who top-scored with 91. I reckon about a 7 (rating for his innings). A lot better intensity from my si

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Captain Ishan Kishan top-scored with a blistering 91 as Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a towering 216/6 against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. Jofra Archer silenced the sell-out Uppal crowd by dismissing Abhishek Sharma on the very first delivery. Travis Head struggled for rhythm, but Kishan operated on a different level. Anything full and wide was crashed through the off side with lightning hands, while short balls were deal

The Ishan Kishan: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen believes the side still has the depth and unity to push for a playoffs spot in IPL 2026, despite a mixed start to their campaign. SRH, the IPL 2016 winners, return to their home ground after losing to Punjab Kings by six wickets in New Chandigarh The Ishan Kishan-led side have only one win in four games. It's not the perfect start that we wanted. I think we have one game away from where I think we would have been happy with. If

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Left-handed batter Lhuan-dre Pretorius and right-arm pacer Tushar Deshpande come in as Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday. Inaugural champions RR arrive on the back of winning all four of their games, while SRH, the IPL 2016 winners, return to their home ground after losing to Punjab Kings by six wickets in New Chandigarh. Deshpande replaces Brijesh Sharma, whi

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that the dates of IPL 2026 fixtures between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been swapped due to municipal corporation elections in Ahmedabad and other regions of Gujarat, slated to be held on April 26. Apart from Ahmedabad, municipal corporation elections will also be held in Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Karamsad-Anand, Gandhidham, Nadiad, Navsari, Porbandar, Mehs

Breach Candy Hospital: India pacer Mohammed Siraj was among those who visited the residence of legendary singer Asha Bhosle to offer condolences, as family, friends and admirers gathered to bid their final farewell. In a deeply emotional moment, Siraj was seen making his way through the crowd to Bhosles granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle. Upon finding him, Zanai broke down, leaning on Siraj for comfort as he stood by her side, consoling her in her time of grief. The two share a close, family-like bond

Cricket South Africa: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced the departure of batting coach Baakier Abrahams, fielding coach Bongani Ndaba and strength and conditioning coach Zane Webster from the Proteas womens setup ahead of the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup, to be held in England from June 12 to July 5. While announcing the 15-member squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against India, to be played from April 17-27, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said the imminent conclusion of the curr

CSK vs KKR Match 22 , Cricket Tips :The five-time champion, Chennai Super Kings, recorded their first win of the IPL 2026 as they beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs in the previous game. Sanju Samson struck 115* off 56 balls and scored the first ton of the season. CSK will look to carry the momentum in their next group game. They will face Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday at MA Chidambaram Stadium at 7:30 PM IST. KKR have been terrible in four games so far. They are struggling with the top order

Eliz Mari Marx: South Africa have wicketkeeper batter Tebogo Macheke her first international call up while recalling all rounder Eliz Mari Marx in the 15 member squad to face India in a five match T20I series happening from April 17 to 27. The series against India is the Proteas final assignment before the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup takes place in England in June. The first two games will be played in Durban on April 17 and 19, before the next two matches happen in Johannesburg on April 22 and 25