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IPL 2026 Countdown | Sixth sense and the 12 influencers

Statistical stalemates were inevitable in a landscape full of world-beaters, which meant that the final list of players expected to set the stage on fire as the curtains rise for the 19th iteration of the premier T20 league was driven by sixth sense

27 Mar 2026 8:57 am
Olympic and world badminton champion Carolina Marn of Spain retires

Marn is the only woman from outside Asia to win the Olympic singles when she won gold at Rio de Janeiro in 2016

27 Mar 2026 2:08 am
IPL 2026 | Roads, rule change and record-shattering batters

Uber-aggressive approach, adopted by teams from the start, puts the bowlers under pressure; injuries and unavailability of key players force some sides to go in for a batting-heavy strategy

27 Mar 2026 12:48 am
Fasten your seatbelts as the IPL roller-coaster ride is here!

The magical number of 300 hasnt yet been attained in the tournament, but only a brave man will assert that it wont be threatened, or surpassed, this time around

27 Mar 2026 12:38 am
Max Verstappen demands journalist leave media session at Japanese Grand Prix

Verstappen indicated he objected to a question Richards asked in December after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

26 Mar 2026 7:18 pm
IPL 2026: Super Kings will be eager to recapture old glory

The five-time champion, which finished last for the first time in 2025, has the firepower to rake up mammoth totals, especially at Chepauk; however, bowling remains an area of concern for the Yellow Brigade

26 Mar 2026 5:55 pm
26 Mar 2026 5:55 pm
IPL 2026 Countdown | Playing with defending champion tag the biggest challenge for RCB

Kohli headlines a formidable batting unit;uncertainty over the availability of Hazlewood and Dayal a concern in the pace-bowling department

26 Mar 2026 12:06 pm
IPL 2026: A look at full list of all squads

The 10 teams of the Indian Premier League will compete in a double round-robin format in which they play each other twice, once away and once at home.

26 Mar 2026 11:50 am
Vijay Mallya takes swipe at critics who laughed at his investment in RCB as vanity project

USL had on Tuesday (March 24) announced the sale of RCB in a 16,660-crore all-cash deal to a consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone

26 Mar 2026 11:07 am
IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad | Full list of players, schedule and support staff

Captain Pat Cummins heads SRH for third-time as the team hopes for a IPL title win this season. Check out the full list of squad, schedule and support staff

26 Mar 2026 9:56 am
Cummins joins SRH training, but doesnt overtly exert himself

SRH is preparing for the IPL 2026 opener against defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Saturday

26 Mar 2026 2:19 am
ODI WC crown gave us confidence and self-belief to win titles anywhere in the world: Harmanpreet

Harmanpreet said it was a emotional moment for her to see a stand being dedicated to her at the Omaxe Stadium in Dwarka

26 Mar 2026 2:19 am
Esterhuizen steers South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand

New Zealand chose to bowl first and despite Benjamin Sears and Josh Clarkson dropping catches early on, South Africa were struggling at 76-2 in the 11th over before Esterhuizen came on

26 Mar 2026 2:19 am
Impact Player rule to stay at least until 2027: IPL authorities to captains

Introduced in 2023, the Impact Player rule allows teams to make a substitution at any stage during the match

26 Mar 2026 2:07 am
Time for Australian cricket to do some soul-searching

Buchanan, the former coach, reflects on what it takes to build a successful unit; says he was fortunate to have worked with greats like Warne and McGrath; feels that the younger crop of Aussies has not able to survive at the highest level, particularly in the longest format

25 Mar 2026 11:49 pm
No clash of dates between Commonwealth TTC and UTT

Multiple officials, requesting anonymity, confirmed that the seventh edition of UTT will be held in Goa from July 9 to 26. The 22nd edition of the CTTC will then begin in New Delhi on July 27, with the finals scheduled for August 2

25 Mar 2026 8:48 pm
Indian archers claim two bronze, reach four finals in Asia Cup Stage 1

TheIndianrecurve mens team and compound womens team reached their respective finals

25 Mar 2026 5:58 pm
IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders | Full list of players, schedule and support staff

Kolkata Knight Riders has won the IPL in 2012, 2014 and 2024.

25 Mar 2026 5:07 pm
IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians | Full list of players, schedule and full support staff

Mumbai Indians have won the IPL title five times i.e. 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020

25 Mar 2026 11:05 am
Mohamed Salah announces Liverpool departure, ending nine-year stint that made him club legend

The Egyptian winger is third in Liverpool's all-time scorers' list, behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt, and has won the Golden Boot as the Premier League's top scorer four times

25 Mar 2026 10:32 am
Ryan Williams likely for India debut; Jamil names squad for Hong Kong qualifier

Williams was included in the squad after FIFA cleared his change of association, paving the way for the 31-year-old winger to represent India at the senior international level

25 Mar 2026 1:11 am
Interview | Im trying to win every tournament I play and learn asmuch as I can: Anahat Singh

The 18-year-old Indian squash star aims to crack the top-10 as early as possible; she hopes to win gold at the Asian Games and take a decisive step towards LA 2028

25 Mar 2026 12:11 am
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24 Mar 2026 5:39 pm
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals | Full list of players, schedule and support staff

With six playoff appearances, DCs journey has been a rollercoaster packed with fire, flair and heart-stopping near-misses, but the big prize remains just out of reach.

24 Mar 2026 4:20 pm