CNMSports

Indian Premier League: David Warner, the former Australian opener, has revealed that he worked really hard to keep himself motivated and fit after retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL) two years ago, as he reaches Pakistan and gets ready to captain the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a news report said on Wednesday. The 39-year-old Warner, who has represented Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals in a stellar 15-season career in the IPL before joining the neighbouring

Kolkata Knight Riders: Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have picked Navdeep Saini as a player replacement for the injured Harshit Rana for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, whereas Gujarat Titans have replaced Prithviraj Yarra with Kulwant Khejroliya. Rana was previously ruled out of the tournament because of a ligament strain in his right knee that he got during the T20 World Cup, further weakening KKRs bowling unit. Akash Deep and Matheesha Pathirana are also out with injurie

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Prithvi Shaw says he is treating the upcoming Indian Premier League season (IPL) as a fresh start for himself in the set-up, adding that his focus is firmly on contributing for the team and then working his way back into the Indian team. It's always a new start, hundred percent. There are a lot of memories, but its history and things can't be repeated. It's a fresh start. There's a fresh team, a lot of new things have happened. I was not here l

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Delhi Capitals (DC) fast bowler Mukesh Kumar said he is focused on contributing to the teams success in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season rather than chasing personal targets. Mukesh made his IPL debut in 2023 after being picked up for Rs 5.5 crore. He was retained for the 2024 season and finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker for DC with 17 scalps. His price rose to Rs 8 crore in 2025, as DC retained him via the RTM option. In IPL 2025, Mukesh claimed

Jimmy Neesham: Stand-in skipper Jimmy Neesham admitted that New Zealands below-par performances in the final games cost them the T20I series against the South Africa cricket team, after the hosts went down by 33 runs in the decider at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday. Chasing 188, New Zealand could only manage 154/8 despite brief resistance in the middle overs, as South Africa sealed the five-match series 3-2. Reflecting on the campaign, Neesham said the team did well to bounce back afte

T20 World Cup: South Africa skipper Keshav Maharaj lauded the efforts and the hunger of young players as the team registered a 33-run win against New Zealand in the final T20I to seal the five-match series by 3-2 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday. Batting first, South Africa posted 187/4 on the scoreboard from 20 overs, with Esterhuizen leading the charge with the bat. In reply, New Zealand were bundled out for just 154 runs in 20 overs and lost the match by 33 runs. The Proteas were l

Lucknow Super Giants: With a renewed squad and clear lessons from the past, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has outlined the franchises evolution heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and has said that having made it to the playoffs twice is not good enough as the team now aims at winning their first trophy. Reflecting on IPL 2025, Goenka pointed to the teams resilience despite significant injury setbacks, particularly within the bowling department. The positive was th

ODI World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the teams triumph in last years home Womens ODI World Cup has given them the belief to succeed in any showpiece event in the world, adding that preparations were in full swing for the upcoming Womens T20 World Cup, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England. Before taking part in the mega event, Harmanpreet will lead India in a five-match T20I series in South Africa from April 17-27, before squaring off against England in a three-game series

The Delhi High Court: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it will pass orders directing social media intermediaries and e-commerce platforms to take down online content unauthorisedly using the name and images of former India cricketer and current head coach Gautam Gambhir for commercial gains. A single-judge Bench of Justice Jyoti Singh observed that directions would be issued to tech platforms, including Meta and Google, to remove objectionable links flagged on behalf of Gambhir and to furn

Indian Premier League: Indias pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly checked into the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru as part of a structured workload management programme ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Bumrahs stint at the CoE is primarily focused on strength and conditioning, with the programme designed by the BCCIs medical team keeping Indias white-ball tour of England in July as a key priority. The tou

Connor Esterhuizen: Wicketkeeper batter Connor Esterhuizen's half-century, followed by a scintilating effort from the bowlers, helped South Africa register a 33-run win against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I to seal the five-game series 3-2 here at the Hagley Oval on Wednesday. Batting first, South Africa posted 187/4 on the scoreboard from 20 overs, with Esterhuizen leading the charge with the bat. In reply, New Zealand were restricted to 154 in 20 overs. Coming to bat first after losi

ODI World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said living through the change in visibility and recognition of womens cricket after winning the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup triumph was a great feeling, adding that she and her team knew change would arrive in the country once they had a big trophy against their name. Since the time India won the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, it had transformed the visibility of womens cricket in the country, with tons of accolades

Indian Premier League: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) stand-in captain Ishan Kishan has spoken about his leadership approach ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to commence on March 28. SRH will start their IPL campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28. Kishan, who made a surprise return to the Indian T20I side ahead of the T20 World Cup, will lead the team for the first time in his career in the

Madhya Pradesh T20 League: Before Mangesh Yadav ever pitched a ball in professional cricket, his father Ramavadh Yadav worked overnight, contemplating how he would secure funds for his sons dream. He invested all his resources in a boy who initially played cricket in a modest courtyard with his mother. Today, Mangesh Yadav has a contract worth Rs. 5.2 crore with the reigning champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Reflecting on their financial woes, Mangeshs father said, I had to struggle a lot

History will always remember that Rajat Patidar was appointed as RCB captain on February 13, 2025, and by June 3, 2025 he had led the team to its maiden and most awaited IPL title. For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was the culmination of the ups and downs, seen in the 18 seasons of the IPL. For skipper Rajat Patidar, it was a history-making moment because he had achieved something which some other big names, whi

T20I Bowling Rankings: A strong showing from New Zealands pace attack has headlined the latest update to the ICC Mens T20I Bowling Rankings, with four seamers from New Zealand making notable gains. The ongoing T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa has delivered fluctuating results, and performances across the first four matches have led to significant movement in the rankings for players from both sides. Experienced quick Lockie Ferguson was one of the biggest beneficiaries. His match

ICC T20 World Cup: Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Singapore with his family, including his wife Natasha and their two daughters Aazeen and Anaiza. Gambhir travelled to the Asian country after leading India to a historic victory in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India sealed the title with a commanding 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. The victory made India the first team t

New International Cricket Stadium: Punjab Kings have received a timely boost ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, with Australian duo Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joining the squad in Mohali. The pair linked up with their teammates at the New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, where they were greeted warmly by the franchise. Both players appeared relaxed and upbeat as they integrated into the camp. Their arrival significantly strengthens the Punjab lineup, adding a blend of pr

Aditya Birla Group Kumar Mangalam: Aryaman Vikram Birla will become the new chairman of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group and Times Internet Limited acquired the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women's Premier League champions for Rs 16,660 crore. Bolt Ventures (Bolt) and Blackstone's perpetual private equity strategy (BXPE, Blackstone) are the other members of the consortium that have jointly bought the RCB, one of the eight original fran

Lucknow Super Giants: Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra believes that India's wicketkeeper batter and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant is a prisoner of his own reputation of playing unorthodox shots and needs to reassess his approach especially in the white-ball format as he gears up for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28. Chopra pointed out that Pants tendency to play risky shots has often worked against him and recommended that h

Amelia Kerr: A brilliant all-round display, led by Amelia Kerrs 105-run knock and a two-wicket haul, guided New Zealand to a commanding 92-run victory over South Africa in the fifth WT20I here at Hagley Oval, sealing the five-game series 4-1. Batting first, riding on Amelia's 105 off 55, the hosts posted 194/6 in their allotted 20 overs, their fourth-highest team total. In response, the Proteas were restricted to 102/9 in front of sensational New Zealand bowling, suffering their third-worst loss

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: When Yash Thakur talks about bowling in the death overs in T20s, he does not talk about variations first - he speaks about the clarity in mind and plans before turning his attention to execution. The clarity in his words mirrors Thakurs reputation as an end-overs specialist in IPL - 13 of his 25 wickets have come in the crunch 1720 overs phase. I feel that death overs are the most challenging. So I always try to do my best for the team in the most challenging situations.

Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has delivered a pointed critique of Rishabh Pants T20 performance, pointing out why the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) leaders considerable talent has not consistently shown in the shortest format before IPL 2026. Pant carries high expectations as both a batter and a leader. While his aggressive stroke play has made him one of the most exciting players in world cricket, questions remain over his consistency in T20s. Breaking down Pants

Legendary New Zealand: Legendary New Zealand cricketers, Jeremy Coney and Haidee Tiffen, have been inducted into the NZC Hall of Fame, the first additions since the inaugural First Eleven was unveiled last summer. Last summer's inauguration saw the induction of Bert Sutcliffe, John R. Reid, Jackie Lord, Trish McKelvey, Glenn Turner, Sir Richard Hadlee, Debbie Hockley, Martin Crowe, Emily Drumm, Daniel Vettori, and Brendon McCullum. Coney, who led the New Zealand mens team through its first so-ca

NZ vs SA 5th T20I , Cricket Tips :The five-match T20I series has come to an interesting end. Both teams have won two games each, and the team that wins the final game will win the series. The final T20I will be held at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday at 11:45 AM IST. South Africa managed to win the previous game by 19 runs. New Zealand had an inexperienced side for the fourth T20I, as their seniors have left the team to join the franchise leagues. James Neesham led the hosts, and they

Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited: A consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and the Times Internet Limited has acquired the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women's Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for INR 16,660 crore, the owners of the franchise informed regulatory bodies on Tuesday. United Spirits Ltd, the owners of the franchise, made this disclosure in mandatory regulatory filings with the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India

Kolkata Knight Riders Power Coach: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have decided to retire jersey number 12 as a tribute to the legendary all-rounder Andre Russell, the West Indian star they have lovingly designated as the Eternal Knight, for his yeoman service to the Indian Premier League (IPL) side. The three-time champions made the special announcement at their preseason event - Knights Unplugged 3.0 on Tuesday evening. Andre Russell, who has returned to the KKR setup as a power coach ahead of th

Aditya Birla Group: A consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and the Times of India Group has acquired the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for USD 1.78 billion (Rs 16,725 crore approx), a news report claimed on Tuesday. Bolt Ventures (Bolt) and Blackstone's perpetual private equity strategy (BXPE, Blackstone) are the other members of the consortium that have jointly bought the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, one of the eight original franchises of the

District Panchayat Raj Officers: Welcoming the Uttar Pradesh Governments decision to appoint India star Rinku Singh as the Regional Sports Officer, his coach Masooduzzafar Amin expressed gratitude and optimism, saying the move will inspire young cricketers to take up the sport while strengthening the overall sporting ecosystem in the state. The UP government has given him the job, and I thank the government for this. The decision will help young cricketers come into the sport and will motivate t

ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Rinku Singh has been a key performer for KKR with his explosive batting and sharp fielding. The 28-year-old brings leadership experience from domestic circuits and previous IPL stints. On behalf of everyone in the franchise, were really delighted to announce that Rinku Singh will be the Vice-captain of the team. Rinku

ICC Champions Trophy: England mens cricket director Rob Key has responded to recent criticism from all-rounder Liam Livingstone, saying the player remains firmly in contention for national selection despite a disagreement over communication and team environment. Livingstone, who has been out of the England setup since last years ICC Champions Trophy, had criticised the team management for avoiding difficult conversations and suggested his future depended on changes behind the scenes. He also cla

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth: The Karnataka government-owned Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) said on Tuesday that its flagship dairy brand 'Nandini' has collaborated with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the official dairy partner for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The IPL 2026 Twenty 20 tournament is scheduled to begin on March 28. The RCB, which enjoys a large global fan base, enters the IPL season as the defending champions after winning the IPL 2025 title

Indian Premier League: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Delhi Capitals opener Ben Duckett has pulled out of the tournament. A source in the Delhi Capitals confirmed to IANS that England batter Duckett informed them about pulling out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Yes, Duckett told us he won't be available to play this season. A search for his replacement is on and will be conveyed in due course of time, further said the source. Duckett was bought for Rs 2 crore at the auc

Lucknow Super Giants: Bharat Arun shaped India's fast-bowling unit across two stints as the sides bowling coach and helped them achieve memorable Test wins, especially in overseas conditions. As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 begins on March 28, Arun has now taken on a new challenge as the bowling coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Drawn to join LSG by a pace bowling attack that has an exciting Indian presence, Arun feels they are good enough to represent the country. In an exclusive con

TATA Indian Premier League: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have roped in Australian pacer Spenser Johnson as a replacement for Nathan Ellis, who has been ruled out of the whole tournament due to a hamstring injury. Earlier, Johnson had signed for the Quetta Gladiators for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 season, but he pulled out just before the tournament. The news was made official on March 15, and Johnson cited personal reasons for leaving the PSL. Johnson, who has played 1

Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemath Kumar: Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemath Kumar Singh on Tuesday said elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place for the upcoming cricket matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, scheduled to begin on March 28, with another match on April 5. Addressing a press conference, the Commissioner said the arrangements have been made in accordance with the committee's recommendations to ensure safety and the smooth conduct of the matches. He str

ICC T20 World Cup: The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to commence on March 28 with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opener at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Ahead of the tournament, many players are either injured or unavailable for the early matches, which has rung alarm bells for the franchises and propelled them to make changes in their plans at the last moment. This has been a hectic year as the T20 World Cup 2026

Motor City Golf Club: In a landmark development for the Indian Premier League (IPL), a US-based consortium led by tech entrepreneur Kal Somani has reportedly agreed to acquire a 100% stake in Rajasthan Royals for a record $1.63 billion ( 13,500 crore). The deal represents the largest ownership transaction in the leagues history, further reinforcing the IPLs stature as a global sporting powerhouse. The Royals are the first IPL team to be sold for over USD 1 billion, but the change in ownership, h

The Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to be played under stricter operational rules as the governing body, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has introduced new regulations to improve team conduct and logistics during the tournament. According to a report by Cricbuzz, these updated guidelines build on earlier directives issued on March 12. The focus now includes tighter controls on player movement, access rules, and match-day discipline. The new rules

Motor City Golf Club: Indian Premier League's (IPL) inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) have been sold to the Kal Somani-led consortium for USD 1.63 billion. Renowned commentator Harsha Bhogle shared a post on X, Rajasthan Royals is sold for 1.63 billion USD. Purely for comparison, London Spirit, the most expensive team, was valued at USD 370 million when there was a stake sale in The 100. Somani is a US-based entrepreneur who has held a minority stake in Rajasthan Royals. Over the past 15

Lucknow Super Giants: As the countdown to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 begins, Lucknow Super Giants are banking on a refreshed squad, revamped support staff, and a more settled leadership group to script a turnaround. Head coach Justin Langer expressed optimism about the teams preparation, highlighting a strong auction strategy and improved balance within the squad. LSG, one of the few franchises yet to win an IPL title, endured a disappointing 2025 season, finishing sixth with six wins

Adani Ahmedabad Marathon: Adani Sportsline revealed the official jersey for its flagship athlete program, Garv Hai, crafted by award-winning designer Aaquib Wani. This jersey will function as the standard official kit for all athletes part of the 'Garv Hai' initiative across various sports. Designed by Aaquib Wani, who previously created official sports kits for the India national cricket team and Indian delegations for the Summer 2024 Olympics and the 2022 Asian Games, the Garv Hai jersey captu

Gujarat Titans Shubharambh: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill emphasised clarity and composure in leadership as the team prepares for IPL 2026, building on a strong and consistent foundation established over the past seasons. Speaking at Gujarat Titans Shubharambh 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gill highlighted the importance of staying true to oneself and maintaining calm in pressure situations. I think Im just being myself, and the calmness comes from a sense of belief and security that I have within my

When Cricket Australia: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) director of cricket Mo Bobat has said that Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood will join the squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) only after Cricket Australia is satisfied with his recovery. Bobat also said that the franchise is closely coordinating with CA and medical teams as the fast bowler continues his return-to-play programme in Australia. Hazlewood, who played a crucial role in RCB's tr

ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup: For Vidarbha pacer Saurabh Dubey, the wait has finally been worth it. Dubey, the left-arm fast bowler with a height of six feet and five inches, arrived at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp as a net bowler when the three-time champions began their preparations for the ten-team competition. Cut to now, he now finds himself in the main squad as a replacement for injured India pacer Akash Deep, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 with a stress reaction in his lower ba

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Gujarat Titans have outlined their clear strategy ahead of IPL 2026, with head coach Ashish Nehra emphasising that the team remains committed to competing and winning and does not plan to alter their current style of play. Since joining the IPL in 2022, Gujarat Titans have been one of the most consistent teams, reaching the playoffs in three of their first four seasons and winning the title in their inaugural campaign in 2022. Speaking at Shubharambh 2026, a landma

ICC Emerging Player: The latest update to the ICC Womens T20I rankings has brought significant movement across both batting and bowling charts, with Australias rising opener Georgia Voll breaking into the top 10 of the batting rankings for the first time in her career. Her quickfire 39 in the second match against the West Indies proved pivotal in boosting her position, underlining her growing importance at the top of the order. Meanwhile, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine has also made progress,

Indian Premier League: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will start on March 28, could be the last season for Chennai Super Kings (CSK )'s most experienced player, MS Dhoni, as Sanju Samson is ready to be his heir. Chopra also said that veteran should consider retirement if he continues only as an Impact Player for Chennai Super Kings this season. You dont run the team from the dugout, its not football. In cricket, you need to be on t

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been dealt a blow ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as the franchise confirmed on Tuesday that the fast bowler Yash Dayal will miss the entire tournament due to personal reasons. Dayal's absence from the training sessions and his not featuring on the team bus poster had already sparked rumours over his absence, with many wondering where the bowler was. Now RCB's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, has

RCB CEO Rajesh Menon: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) CEO Rajesh Menon said that throughout all domestic and internationals games at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, 11 seats will be kept empty to honour the lives of those who died in the stampede following their title victory last season. Menon also said that players will wear jersey No. 11 in practice matches throughout the season and don black armbands in all their matches in this edition. In memory of the 11 fans who we lost