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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arnos Vale Cricket Ground: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced womens squad for the T20I series against Australia, set to take place from March 1923 at Arnos Vale Cricket Ground in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The West Indies will use the same 15 players that were in action during their recent T20I series against Sri Lanka. The squad blends proven match-winners with exciting young talent. Senior stars Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, and captain Hayley Matthews bring experience and firepo

The first-ever mens Hundred auction took place at Piccadilly Lights in London on Thursday, marking a new chapter for the competition. With squads now finalised, heres a look at how the eight teams stack up ahead of the 2026 season of the Hundred mens competition. Birmingham Phoenix: Jacob Bethell (340,000), Rehan Ahmed (250,000), Donovan Ferreira (210,000), Mitchell Owen (130,000), Saqib Mahmood (150,000), Usman Tariq (140,000), Joe Clarke (85,000), Will Smeed (55,000), Jordan Thompson (60,000),

Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah: Hours after issuing a non-bailable warrant against former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah in the J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case, the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar on Thursday recalled the warrant. The CJM Srinagar said in the recall order that the decision was taken considering Abdullahs condition following a murderous attack a day earlier. Earlier in the day, the CJM had issued a non-bailable warrant as Abdullah failed to appear in court e

After Kavya Maran: After Kavya Maran's franchise Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for 190,000 pounds (Rs 2.3 crore) on Thursday in the inaugural mens Hundred auction, the decision drew backlash from many Indian supporters on social media. Abrar became the first Pakistani international signed by an Indian-owned franchise in the tournament. Leeds acquired Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for 190k. Abrar was literally used to mock India with the having tea picture and used to moc

Lucknow Super Giants: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant shared glimpses of him training under former India batting all-rounder Yuvraj Singh in a short camp in Mumbai as he looks to revive his white-ball career ahead of IPL 2026 starting on March 28. Pant, who captains Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and is the most expensive IPL player via a Rs 27 crore deal, has not played competitive cricket since suffering a side strain while batting on the eve of Indias ODI series against New Zealand in Vado

Wales Cricket Board: Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed for 190,000 pounds (Rs 2.3 crore) on Thursday in the inaugural mens Hundred auction, making him the first Pakistani international signed by an Indian-owned franchise in the tournament. The purchase for Abrar, who came with a base price of 75,000 pounds, came after Sunrisers Leeds, owned by Indian media group Sun TV, prevailed in a bidding contest with Trent Rockets at the auction shortly before the lunch break happened.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium: Punjab Kings (PBKS) have unveiled their match jersey for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with the franchise opting for a refreshed design that features its signature red and blue colours. PBKS, led by Indias ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer and coached by legendary Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting, had finished as runners-up of IPL 2025 after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final at the Narendra Mod Stadium in Ahmedabad. The fr

World Champions India: World Champions India could play additional T20Is in Sri Lanka and Ireland as the team prepares for a packed international schedule over the next 12 months, said a report. The proposed matches would come alongside a series of already scheduled bilateral tours and tournaments. According to a report by Cricbuzz, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering adding three T20Is to Indias upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The matches are likely to take place before

Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib: India head coach Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib on Thursday to express gratitude after Indias triumphant campaign in the ICC Men's 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 to win three T20 World Cup titles and the first to successfully defend the trophy on home soil. The former India opener w

T20 World Cup: Indias left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh said the teams focus on process and self-belief was key to their 2026 Mens T20 World Cup triumph on home soil, adding that the squad has set its sights on winning multiple trophies in the coming decade. With a 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India became the first team to defend its title, win the trophy thrice and also emerge victorious on home soil. When we won the last (T20) World Cup

IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy: The LIV Golf-backed International Series and the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) have unveiled a direct performance pathway that will propel Indias top performers onto the global stage. Leading IGPL players will gain access to various International Series events and further opportunities to compete at LIV Golf Promotions, accelerating their progression into elite-level golf. The collaboration was formalised at LIV Golf Singapore, where leaders from both organisation

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India captain Anil Kumble said Rajat Patidar will face a stern test in leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to successive Indian Premier League (IPL) titles, saying that the expectations will be on a high after last seasons breakthrough triumph. Patidar took over from Faf du Plessis as RCBs captain ahead of the 2025 season and led the side to their first-ever trophy win in Ahmedabad. With RCB set to open their IPL 2026 season against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Marc

BAN vs PAK 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :Pakistan suffered an embarrassment in the first ODI in Dhaka. They looked clueless against an all-round Bangladesh. From 41/0 in 9.5 overs to 114 all-out in 30.4 overs. Only three batters for Pakistan scored more than ten runs. Then with the ball, they were all over the pace and bowled loose balls. Tanzid Hasan took advantage of the poor bowling and scored an unbeaten 67 off 42 balls to seal the deal for Bangladesh. It was the first ODI defeat for Pakistan sin

Indian Premier League: Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said the talismanic Virat Kohli will be hungrier than ever to win back-to-back Indian Premier League (IPL) titles after Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first-ever trophy in 2025. Kohli played a pivotal role in RCBs IPL 2025 victory by hitting 43 in the final against Punjab Kings and ended the season as the sides leading run-getter with 657 runs in 15 matches. The hunger in Virat Kohli will be there. In fact, he will be hungrie

The Mission Olympic Cell: The Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) under the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has approved financial assistance for leading Indian tennis players Yuki Bhambri and Sumit Nagal, while also recommending the inclusion of emerging player Dhakshineswar Suresh in the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG). The decision came after keeping in mind Indian tennis players preparations for key events such as the Asian Games 2026 and the second round of the Davis Cup 2026 qualifiers. The MOC app

Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is likely to receive the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, while Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill could be named as Mens Cricketer of the Year when the BCCI Awards takes place in the national capital on March 15. IANS had previously reported that the annual awards ceremony named NAMAN will see the recent Mens T20 World Cup winning team, 2025 Mens Champions Trophy winning side, the victorious 2025 Womens ODI World C

Karnataka State Cricket Association: Despite the Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) including M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in the first phase schedule of the IPL 2026 released on Wednesday, a cloud of uncertainty still hangs over the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) home ground. The fate of the stadium rests on March 13, when an expert committee appointed by the government of Karnataka is scheduled to inspect the M Chinnaswamy Stadium before giving its final verdict on hosti

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) seam-bowling all-rounder Ramandeep Singh said working under Shane Watson and Andre Russell in the franchises coaching setup for IPL 2026 is a blessing, adding that he wants to soak in as many lessons as possible from the legendary all-rounders. Watson has joined KKR as assistant coach while Russell has taken on the role of power coach. Having them in the dugout is a blessing. I want to make the most of it and absorb as much as I can from them.

King Charles and global cricket royalty have been invited to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Test match in Melbourne, officials said Thursday, with ticket sales through the roof a year before a ball is bowled. Australia will play England under lights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to celebrate the landmark from March 11-15 next year. It will commemorate the first ever Test, played between the two arch-rivals, at the same stadium in 1877. All members of the Australia and England tea

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could face a tough examination at home in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), describing their early fixtures against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a 'trial by fire'. Last year. RCB 's performances away from home were better than those at their home venue M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Bengaluru-based franchise managed to

Indian Premier League: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has labelled the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the biggest game among the first 20 matches. The schedule for the first phase of the tournament was announced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday, to be played from March 28 to April 12. The 19th edition of the cash-rich event will commence with def

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken strict action on West Indies fast-bowling all-rounder Javon Searles, Titans team owner Chitranjan Rathod and team official Griffith following the breach of the anti-corruption codes of Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the ICC. All three individuals face charges in relation to the Bim10 Tournament 2023/24, which falls under the jurisdiction of the CWI Anti-Corruption Code. In addition, Griffith faces one charge rela

Manchester Super Giants: The most successful captain in the history of women's cricket, Meg Lanning, believes that the Australian side is entering an exciting new phase following the retirement of veteran wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy from international cricket. Healy brought the curtain down on her decade-long international career after Australias victory over India in a multi-format series. The wicketkeeper-batter led the side in the ODIs and the one-off Test at the WACA Ground. Under her l

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the safe return of the last travelling groups from both South Africa and the West Indies, who were stranded in India following the conclusion of their 2026 T20 World Cup campaigns. Within the past 24 hours, South Africas remaining 29 members and the West Indies' final 16 members have departed on flights to their respective homelands, bringing to a close a complex operation that has taken place under exceptio

T20 World Cup: Indias pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah expressed his gratitude, stating that he always wanted to take on a challenging role, which led him to choose cricket. He stated that being able to make a difference brings him great joy and that theres no better feeling than that. Bumrah was the wrecker-in-chief for Team India in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup final, where he picked up a four-wicket haul in his four-over spell to help his side defend their crown and clinch a second consecutive tit