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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, celebrated at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 after his record 175-run innings in the Under-19 World Cup final. The youngest IPL signee for Rajasthan Royals aims to win IPL 2026 for RR. He credits the team, senior players, and Rahul Dravid for his growth, focusing on performing for the team’s success.
The BCCI honoured India’s five recent World Cup-winning teams at the Naman Awards in New Delhi, including U19 Men’s and Women’s, Women’s ODI, T20, and Champions Trophy winners. Lifetime awards went to Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj, and Roger Binny. Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana, and Mumbai Cricket Association also received top honours.
Rajasthan Royals may soon get new owners as investment bank The Raine Group manages the sale process. The franchise is valued at about $1.1 billion. Several groups, including investors linked to Lalit Modi, Aditya Birla Group, Satyan Gajwani, and Adar Poonawalla, are reportedly bidding to buy a stake in the IPL team.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif congratulated Kuldeep Yadav on marrying his childhood sweetheart Vanshika, calling him “one of the nicest cricketers.” The private wedding in Kanpur was attended by family, friends, and cricketers like Raina and Chahal. Kuldeep and Vanshika, childhood friends, got engaged in June after years of being together.
RSR Murthy, coach and mentor of former India captain Mithali Raj, congratulated her on receiving the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award. He praised her 22-year international career, dedication, and passion, calling her a trailblazer for women’s cricket in India and worldwide. Murthy said the award is well-deserved and will inspire young cricketers.
In the first T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand were bowled out for 91, their 14th T20I under 100, losing to South Africa. James Neesham top-scored with 26, while debutant Nqobani Mokoena took three wickets. South Africa chased easily, with Connor Esterhuizen unbeaten on 45, winning in the 17th over to lead 1-0.
Ajinkya Rahane will continue as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, valued for his experience despite KKR’s mixed 2025 season. New recruits like Cameron Green are expected to strengthen the squad. However, Indian pacer Harshit Rana is ruled out due to injury, and a replacement is yet to be announced.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says Sunrisers Hyderabad lack genuine wicket-takers ahead of IPL 2026. He suggests SRH must rely on powerful batting to set big scores, creating scoreboard pressure. Former CSK coach Laxmipathy Balaji added SRH’s bowling lineup looks thin after trading Mohammed Shami.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he never doubted Sanju Samson’s talent or explosive ability as a pinch-hitter. Samson scored crucial runs in knockout games at the T20 World Cup, helping India win their third title. Gambhir added Samson was included to add firepower and aggression at the top of the innings.
Formula 1 and the FIA have cancelled the 2026 Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, scheduled for April, due to escalating conflict in the Middle East following the Iran war. Safety concerns for teams, staff and logistics were cited, and no replacements will be held, reducing the 2026 season to 22 races and leaving a long […]
Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan cricket team captain and wicketkeeper-batter, announced his retirement from international cricket. He led Pakistan to the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 win and the U19 World Cup in 2006. Playing 54 Tests, 117 ODIs, and 61 T20Is, he scored over 6,000 runs and took 315 catches, leaving a lasting legacy.
Cricket West Indies confirmed that all players and staff from the West Indies cricket team who played in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India have returned home safely. Travel was delayed after charter flights arranged by the International Cricket Council were cancelled, but commercial flights were later arranged for the team.
International Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah finally addressed the controversy involving Pakistan and Bangladesh before the 2026 T20 World Cup. Bangladesh had withdrawn citing concerns, while Pakistan threatened a boycott. Shah said no team or country is bigger than the ICC, stressing that the organisation and the tournament must come first despite political tensions.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh shared his views on Mumbai Indians’ potential playing XI ahead of Indian Premier League 2026. He believes Rohit Sharma should open and stay actively on the field instead of being used as an Impact Player, adding his experience can support captain Hardik Pandya in key match situations.
Indian cricket former captain Rohit Sharma expressed hope that India’s men’s and women’s cricket teams will continue their ICC success. Following the men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and women’s ODI World Cup 2025 victories, along with U-19 World Cup wins, Sharma expects both senior and junior teams to bring more laurels to the country.