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CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan said that veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is likely to play all matches in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) while also stating that a final decision of his playing role will be taken by the team management. The 19th edition of the IPL is set to begin on March 28, and all franchises have already begun their training camps to prepare for the cash-rich event. Players who were a part of the recently

CEO Todd Greenberg: Cricket Australia (CA) CEO Todd Greenberg has reaffirmed its intention to include a day-night Test in the 202930 mens Ashes series, pushing back against recent reports suggesting that the fixture had already been ruled out. During the most recent Ashes series in Australia, the day-night Test was staged in Brisbane, where the hosts secured an eight-wicket victory. Englands record in such matches on Australian soil remains poor; they have played four pink-ball Tests there and l

The Afghanistan Cricket Board: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Wednesday that the bilateral series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, which was initially set to start on March 13 in the United Arab Emirates, has been pushed to late 2026, citing logistical issues, including flight restrictions due to current regional circumstances, as the reason. The tour, which would have marked Afghanistans first time hosting Sri Lanka, was set to include six white-ball fixtures. Three T20 Inte

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube at his residence. The Chief Minister, who was also accompanied by his wife Amruta Fadnavis, appreciated Team Indias remarkable triumph in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis Sir felicitated Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, appreciating Team Indias remarkable tr

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Virat Kohli has started his preparations for the upcoming 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to begin on March 28. Kohli shared a video of himself hitting powerful shots in the nets as he began training. The 39-year-old appeared in good form as he picked up the bat and smacked some impressive hits at the training centre in the United Kingdom. In the video that he shared on Instagram, Kohl

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a formal response to the logistical crisis that has left few teams stranded in India following the conclusion of their 2026 T20 World Cup campaigns. The ICC aimed at quelling rising frustrations among players and addressing allegations of preferential treatment, the governing body cited the ongoing crisis across the Gulf region as the sole cause for the travel delays. Some of the teams remained stuck in India a

New Zealand T20I: Mitchell Santner will lead an expanded New Zealand men's cricket team squad in the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. New Zealand finished second in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 after losing India to 96 runs. The series will kick off at Bay Oval on Sunday. It will feature double-header match days alongside the New Zealand women's national team and the South Africa women's T20I series. Several Blackcaps players returned home after losing the World Cup final to

Cricket West Indies: Cricket West Indies (CWI) have confirmed that commercial travel arrangements have been secured for members of the West Indies national cricket team currently in India after continued delays with a charter flight organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). West Indies are one of the teams stranded in India due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict leading to the closure of the airspace in West Asia. In the interest of the well-being and safety of its players and suppo

BAN vs PAK 1stODI , Cricket Tips :Bangladesh and Pakistan will be up against each other for a three-match ODI series. The first ODI will be held at Shere Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday at 1:45 PM IST. Pakistan had yet another ICC event, where they failed to make it to the knockouts. That resulted in Pakistan dropping several superstars. Babar Azam, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, and Fakhar Zaman will not be in action. Shaheen Afridi will lead a second-string side, which has new f

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Gopal: The Gujarat Assembly, on Tuesday, witnessed a heated discussion over the T20 World Cup final tickets over the past two days, drawing attention from both ruling and Opposition legislators in the state. BJP MLA Arvind Patel raised concerns about not being able to secure tickets for the India vs New Zealand final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8. Responding in the House, a state Minister assured that arrangements would be made for legislators in t

New Zealand: Zimbabwe women's cricket team have suffered a big blow ahead of the final match of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand to be played at the University Oval on Wednesday as their opener Kelis Ndhlovu has been ruled out of the clash after sustaining a concussion during the second match played at the same ground on Sunday. Ndhlovu is currently recovering and remains under medical supervision following the incident. In an official update, Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed that Ndhlov

Bihar Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh: Indian cricketer and Bihars son Ishan Kishan received a grand welcome in Patna on Tuesday after returning from the victorious campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The wicketkeeper-batter arrived at Patna Airport, where he was warmly received by Bihar Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh. She congratulated the entire Indian national cricket team for the historic victory and welcomed Kishan back to his home state. Speaking to media persons at the airport, I

Shere Bangla National Stadium: Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi has confirmed that three players will make their debut in the 50-over format when the team faces Bangladesh in the first ODI match of the three-match series to be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday. According to the skipper, Sahibzada Farhan, who was in excellent form during the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026 and scored a record 383 runs in just seven matches along with Maaz Sadaqat and Shamyl Hu

T20 World Cup: India's wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan said that he hopes to inspire young players through his performance as he arrives at the Patna Airport after playing a major role in India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph. Kishan was accompanied by his father, Pranav Pandey, and received a grand welcome by the fans, who welcomed the champion player by chanting his name. Kishan, who made a strong return to the Indian side just before the World Cup, feels that his inspiring comeback could motiva

T20 World Cup: India captain Suryakumar Yadav said his immediate plan after leading the team to another ICC Men's T20 World Cup title is simple: return home, enjoy some good food and catch up on much-needed rest before shifting focus to upcoming challenges. India clinched the silverware on Sunday, beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash to become the first team ever to win the tournament on home soil. With the feat, India also became the first team to defend their crown, and the only

Emirates ICC Elite Panel: India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh was fined 15% of his match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 Final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Arshdeep was found to have violated Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. This article concerns throwing a ball (or any other cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an Internatio

Indian Premier League: Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal said the tournament is monitoring potentially big challenges around hospitality and travel logistics as the 2026 season approaches, though he added that no formal concerns have been raised by hotels or other stakeholders over LPG shortage. The IPL 2026 season begins on March 28, with the schedule for the first 20 games likely to come out on March 12. The ten-team tournament attracts top international players, as well as coac

International Cricket Council Women: New Zealand skipper Amelia Kerr headlined a strong showing from the White Ferns in the latest update of the International Cricket Council Womens ODI Player Rankings after a dominant start to their home series against Zimbabwe. New Zealand have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, with Kerr playing a pivotal role with both bat and ball. The 25-year-old delivered a standout bowling performance across the first two matches, including a r

Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association: Just after winning the ITF W35 Kalaburagi title, completing an impressive run in Karnataka that included finishing as runner-up at the ITF Womens Open W100 Bengaluru in February, Indias Vaishnavi Adkar attributed her improved performances to the guidance of Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna. We spoke about a few things and that made me realise that the move could be the right one for me. Having someone with that level of experience, someone who has been w

T20 World Cup: India head coach Gautam Gambhir credited Sanju Samsons crucial 97 against the West Indies as the turning point in Indias triumphant campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which concluded with the hosts lifting their third record title after defeating New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Gambhir reflected on the emotional significance of winning a World Cup as Indias head coach, describing it as a privilege to contribute to the country once again in national colours. I could have never thou

T20 World Cup: India's star batter Rinku Singh has penned down an emotional tribute to his late father Khanchand Singh, who passed away on February 27 in Greater Noida, due to prolonged illness. Rinku attended his father's funeral after India's T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s match against Zimbabwe, before joining the squad in Kolkata for the crucial must-win match against the West Indies in the Super 8s stage. In a heartfelt post after India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory, Rinku said that even a sing

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly called off its board and committee meetings in Doha due to the ongoing tensions in West Asia that have disrupted travel in the region. The meetings were scheduled to take place from March 25 to 27, bringing together ICC Board Directors, Chief Executives, committee members and senior leadership as part of the organisations ongoing governance calendar, providing an important opportunity to deliberate over key

India's all-conquering men's cricket team will pocket $14 million after lifting the T20 World Cup for a record third time, the country's cricket board said on Tuesday. The cohosts and pretournament favourites swept aside New Zealand by 96 runs in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad to become the first team to retain the trophy and the first to win it on home soil. Cricket commands an unrivalled following in the world's most populous country, with top players enjoying star status and the game serving as

The Alyssa Healy: Indias young batter Pratika Rawal has spoken about her memorable Test debut after scoring a fighting 63 in the second innings against Australia in the one-off Test at the WACA Stadium on Sunday, saying she tried not to think about the pressure of making her debut in the format. Thats the beauty of this game, and I think I was not thinking that this was my first Test. Or, you know, Im debuting for my country, you know, this jersey is something which is very special to me. I carr

The BCCI Awards: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host its annual awards ceremony on March 15 in New Delhi, where five Indian teams that won ICC trophies over the past year will be honoured, said secretary Devajit Saikia. The BCCI awards ceremony titled 'NAMAN', will celebrate Indias recent success in ICC events across formats and age groups, as well as honour the best performers in international and domestic games in the 2024/25 season. The BCCI Awards ceremony will happen

Miraj International Cricket Stadium: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will release the schedule for the first 20 days of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by March 12, said secretary Devajit Saikia. The 19th edition of the IPL will run from March 28 to May 31, after the initial window was between March 26 and May 30. We plan to announce the IPL 2026 schedule by March 12. For now, we are going to announce the IPL schedule for the first 20 days, Saikia told IANS on Tuesday. It i

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir: Several Opposition leaders on Tuesday expressed support for Trinamool Congress MP and former cricketer Kirti Azad after his social media post questioning the decision to take the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple. Opposition leaders said Azad had raised an important concern and stressed that it was essential to ensure that the sentiments of people from all faiths are respected. The controversy erupted after Azad, who was a member of Indias 1983 World Cup-winning team, criti

T20 World Cup: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared a massive cash reward of Rs. 131 crore for the Indian Team after their victorious run in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The Men in Blue, who defended their T20 World Cup title at home, becoming the first team to do so, received Rs. 125 crore in 2024 following their victory in the prestigious tournament. The BCCI's cash reward increased by six crore rupees from 2024, when Rohit Sharma led the side to their first win si

New South Wales Breakers: Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen has stepped down from her leadership roles with Queensland Fire and Brisbane Heat Women, bringing to an end a five-year stint as captain across domestic competitions. Jonassen, who informed Queensland Cricket chief executive Terry Svenson of her decision last month, is set to reach another milestone this week when she plays her 100th match in the Women's National Cricket League on Saturday at Allan Border Field. The experienced spinn

ICC Cricket World Cup: The Gujarat Titans have appointed former Australian opener Matthew Hayden as their batting coach ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, the franchise confirmed on Tuesday. A two-time ICC Cricket World Cup winner and one of the most formidable openers of his generation, Hayden brings extensive international experience and a deep understanding of modern T20 batting to the Titans coaching setup. His addition strengthens the teams support staff as the 2022 champions p

T20 World Cup: Annabel Sutherland has been rested from Australias upcoming white-ball tour of the Caribbean, while young pacer Lucy Hamilton is likely to make her T20I debut after being named in the 15-member squad. The tour will also see new captain Sophie Molineux return to the side after recovering from a back injury. The Australian side will play six limited-overs matches beginning March 19. The series opens with three T20 Internationals, which will serve as key preparation ahead of the ICC

Recently, former India cricketer and captain Nari Contractor celebrated his 92nd birthday. He is widely remembered as the cricketer whose international career was cut short after he was struck on the skull by a vicious bouncer from West Indies pacer Charlie Griffith during a tour match against Barbados on Indias 1962 tour of the Caribbean. The match was played between the second Test at Kingston which turned out to be Contractors 31st and final international appearance and the third Test of th

Head Coach Ben Sawyer: Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Georgia Plimmer, and Flora Devonshire return to the New Zealand squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa. Bates (quad tear), Devonshire (broken finger), and Plimmer (shoulder) have all come through their rehabilitation and will be available for the series which gets underway at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement. The five-match series will be played as double-header game-days.

ICC Chair Mr Jay Shah: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) congratulated Team India on winning the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, defeating New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India secured a resounding 96-run victory in the summit clash to lift the trophy in front of a packed home crowd. Indias triumph marks a historic achievement as the team successfully defends the ICC Mens T20 World Cup title, becoming the first side in the history of the tournament

New Zealand Centenary Sports Cooperation: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday chaired a high level ministerial meeting with New Zealand sports delegation to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in sports and strengthening collaboration between the sporting ecosystems of the two countries. The year 2026 marks 100 years of sporting ties between India and New Zealand, tracing back to the historic 1926 Indian Army hockey tour to New Zealand, one of the earli

ICC T20 WC: Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament, leads the victorious team, having scored 321 runs in just five innings. Initially not part of the Indian XI, Samson distinguished himself with Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England. He then set the record for the highest individual score in a Mens T20 World Cup final with 89 runs against New Zealand on Sunday. He is accompanied by teammates Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah as Indias im

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport: Indias wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson received a rousing welcome at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Monday as fans gathered to celebrate his heroics in Indias triumphant campaign at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup. Fans greeted the Kerala star as he arrived home, with supporters lining the airport premises to catch a glimpse of the local hero who played a pivotal role in India's victory. Representing India, Samson emerged as one of the standout

ICC Cricket World Cup: India captain Suryakumar Yadav visited the historic Adalaj Ni Vav on Monday, where he posed with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 trophy following Indias title-winning campaign. Images shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC) showed the Indian skipper at the intricately designed stepwell, one of Gujarats most renowned heritage landmarks, located near Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The 15th-century structure, known for its elaborate carvings and architectural design, h

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: In a heartfelt tribute to the Indian Cricket Team's historic victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday, moved a congratulatory motion in the State Assembly, hailing the team's clinical performance. The Chief Minister noted that the Indian cricket team dominated the tournament, winning every single match except one. He attributed this success to a perfect blend of team spirit, discipline, and confi

T20 World Cup: A day after India sealed a record-breaking T20 World Cup victory in Ahmedabad, captain Suryakumar Yadav visited the historic Adalaj Stepwell with the ICC Mens T20 World Cup trophy, drawing large crowds of cricket fans to the centuries-old monument on Monday. People gathered around the stepwell complex and along nearby roads to catch a glimpse of the Indian captain holding the trophy following the national teams triumph a day earlier. Some climbed terraces overlooking the monument

National High Performance Center: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced the appointment of former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men's team, effective from April 15. Kirsten, who enjoyed a distinguished international career representing South Africa, served as the head coach of the India men's national team from 2008 to 2011 and the head coach of the South Africa mens national team from 2011 to 2013. The appointment of the new head coach is part

T20 World Cup: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has heaped praise on the current Indian side following its historic victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, calling the team the best white-ball unit and lauding the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir. India clinched the title after defeating New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win three Mens T20 World Cup titles w

Muhammad Ghazi Ghori: Pakistan mens head coach Mike Hesson clarified on Monday that senior batter Babar Azam had not been dropped from the squad for the upcoming ODI series against Bangladesh, insisting the changes were aimed at giving opportunities to emerging players. Pakistan named a significantly altered squad for the series, leaving out several established names. Along with Babar, the selectors also omitted all-rounder Saim Ayub, injured opener Fakhar Zaman, wicketkeeper-batter Haseebullah,

T20 World Cup: India players Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma reflected on their sides historic triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, with the duo recalling the teams resilience and unity after lifting the trophy following a commanding win over New Zealand in the final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the two players spoke candidly about the emotions surrounding Indias title-winning campaign and the

ICC Cricket World Cup Final: A heartwarming exchange between two of Indian crickets most prominent figures, MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir, caught the attention of fans after Indias triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final in Ahmedabad. For years, cricket fans have discussed the relationship between Dhoni and Gambhir, especially after Gambhirs past comments about Dhonis iconic match-winning six in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Final against Sri Lanka. However, their recent celebrations af

ICC T20 World Cup Trophies: Hailing Indias historic victory in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia said the back-to-back triumph underlines the teams dominance in world cricket and marks a proud moment for the entire nation. India scripted history on Sunday after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win three Mens T20 World Cup titles while also successfull

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla: Indias historic ICC Mens T20 World Cup final victory has drawn widespread praise, with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla hailing the victory as a moment of immense pride and joy for the country. India scripted history on Sunday by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, becoming the first team to win three Mens T20 World Cup titles while also successfully defending the crown and liftin

T20 World Cup: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his comeback midway through the victorious 2026 Mens T20 World Cup was sparked by words from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who told him to be ready for playing the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe. Samson didnt get to play a game in the 2024 Mens T20 World Cup win, and featured in the league stage clash against Namibia in New Delhi, as Abhishek Sharma was recovering from stomach infection. He got redrafted into the playing eleven from th

BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee: India's triumph in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup was not only a landmark achievement for the Suryakumar Yadav-led side but also a moment of redemption for head coach Gautam Gambhir, said former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape. Gambhir, who succeeded Rahul Dravid as head coach following India's T20 World Cup victory in 2024, had faced mounting criticism in the run-up to the tournament after a difficult run in other formats - India lost a Te

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