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After dominating the powerplay, he aims to value his wicket and push the total towards 200, making it tough for opponents to chase, he said

About 91% fans polled said VAR had removed the spontaneous joy of goal celebrations

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, however, backed the spinner to bounce back, attributing the dip to mental fatigue following a high-intensity tournament

Green, who was signed by KKR for a record 25.20 crore, contributed a quick 18 off 10 balls with the bat, but did not bowl as Mumbai Indian chased down a mammoth target of 220

Mumbais Ranji Trophy captain made it a memorable outing, returning Player-of-the-Match figures of three for 39 in four overs against Kolkata Knight Riders

PBKS is slated for a face-off with Gujarat Titans in maiden match of this IPL season. Check out the full list of squad, schedule and support staff

Rahane was down on the field after the completion of the fourth over in MI's chase of 221 and despite receiving some treatment from the team physiotherapist, the 37-year-old could not continue

The four-time F1 drivers' champion from 2021 to 2024 for Red Bull relinquished his seat at the top of the sport when McLaren's Lando Norris won the title last season

The India U23S, coached by Naushad Moosa, were at Bhutan's throats from early on, and missed several early chances

It means a lot, Sabalenka said after joining Poland's Swiatek, German great Steffi Graf, Belgian Kim Clijsters and fellow Belarusian Victoria Azarenka on the list of women to win both titles in the same year

Sebastian Fundora easily retained his WBC super welterweight champion, knocking out Keith Thurman at 1:17 of the sixth round

The Aprilia rider came from seventh on the grid to win a dramatic sprint in which Marco Bezzecchi crashed out and Marc Marquez also slid off the track, taking pole-sitter Fabio Di Giannantonio with him

For RR, the spotlight is on the appointment of Riyan Parag as captain following the departure of Sanju Samson. Sangakkara revealed that the decision followed an extensive and structured evaluation process

The rotation system was introduced to ensure that everyone got their fair share of matches but now its a system that exists either only on paper or in ones imagination because clearly, in reality, it has been given the heave-ho

The 20-year-old avoided serious injury after spinning off the track midway through the race, although he was limping heavily as he was helped off the course by stewards

The tall speedster from Lumsden speaks about learning to crack the pitch puzzle from the senior pro; the New Zealand pacer adds that he is keeping the seat warm for the big fellow

Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Sunil Narine and Blessing Muzarabani are the overseas players for KKR

Fitzpatrick, who started the day four shots behind defending champion Chacarra, had eight birdies on the final day, five of them on the back nine for a two-shot victory

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari was third with George Russell of Mercedes in fourth. McLaren's Lando Norris was fifth with sixth for Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari at the Suzuka circuit in central Japan on a clear, sunny spring afternoon.

Virat Kohli's 38-ball 69, studded with five sixes and as many fours, powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL season opener on March 28

Taking on the mantle as the first Indian-capped player to compete in Major League Cricket is a major responsibility that I fully embrace, says Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin

Buttlers slump in form has left a question mark over his future in Harry Brooks England side, but the 35-year-old said he retained his motivation for the game

Opposition skipper Kishan admitted his side lost momentum at key moments but acknowledged Kohli's decisive role in the chase

I'm not a selector or the captain, so that's a conversation for them. Glenn Phillips is a brilliant player; He is a really dynamic player, obviously a fantastic batter, can bowl off-spin, one of the best fielders in the world, says Buttler

Ahead of the tournament, the main talking points are the role, batting position and expectations from the franchise's big-ticket signing Green, on whom the team splurged 25.20 crores last year in the action

Notably, these seats are set to remain permanently unoccupied during all IPL and international matches. Ahead of the IPL 2026 opener, players from both RCB and SRH also observed a one-minute silence to pay tribute to the fans who lost their lives in 2025

Navneet Kaur celebrates her Player of the Year award, crediting teammates and looking ahead to upcoming international tournaments

Mercedes have claimed one-two finishes at both grands prix so far in a flying start to the Formula One season and they were again dominant in dry conditions at Suzuka

Raphinha was hurt during Brazil's 2-1 friendly defeat by France in the United States on Thursday (March 26).

England captain Ben Stokes recovery from a broken cheekbone will keep him sidelined for the start of the county cricket season

The camp, scheduled from March 27 to April 2, aims to strengthen Indias kabaddi ecosystem, with a focused approach to athlete development, fitness optimisation, and long-term performance excellence

The MI coach emphasised that the franchise has consciously built a core group over the years, and the team is now reaping the rewards

The opener guides the team home with an unbeaten 38-ball 69 while the No. 3 smashes 61 off just 26 deliveries; Kiwi pacer Duffy claims three on his debut

Woods was charged on March 27 with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, both misdemeanours

RCB fans cheered enthusiastically ahead of the match, but also showed discipline and restraint

Bumrah bowls with a short run-up during training, ending speculation over his availability; Jacks and Santner will not be available for the five-time champion; the Kolkata outfit arrives with concerns over its pace-bowling resources

When CSK put out a message on social media that its talisman is likely to miss the first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to a calf strain, the old maxim time and tide wait for none, came to the fore again

Starcs remarks came after some former Indian cricketers and commentators criticised the left-armer in recent days for not linking up with the Capitals squad despite ostensibly being fully fit

I put a lot of effort into that World Cup, and for a multitude of reasons, it just didnt quite work out. There are elements of the game you cant control, and everyone else is trying to do well too, says Jos Buttler

CSK open their IPL 2026 campaign against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30

The host venue, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, has designated seven parking areas, with entry restricted via Queens Gate for the opening match