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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the ODI World Cup 2025 triumph has boosted confidence ahead of the T20 World Cup in the UK. She highlighted growing recognition for women’s cricket after the historic win and called multi-format series challenging yet valuable, following India’s recent 4-12 point loss to Australia despite a T20I series victory.
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav rose two spots to seventh in the latest ICC T20I batter rankings. Four New Zealand pacers, including Lockie Ferguson, also climbed the charts. Abhishek Sharma retained the No. 1 batter spot, Sikandar Raza led all-rounders, and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan topped the bowlers, while Tim Seifert and Dewald Brevis dropped.
Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of the first half of IPL 2026 due to injury, Cricket Australia bowling coach Ryan Harris confirmed. Johnson is expected to miss several matches as he continues rehabilitation, forcing CSK to rethink their bowling plans early in the tournament while aiming for his mid‑season […]
Aryaman Vikram Birla, director at the Aditya Birla Group, is set to become chairman of Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a consortium led by his group bought the franchise for about $1.78 billion. The former Madhya Pradesh cricketer was once picked by Rajasthan Royals in the 2018 IPL auction but never played a match.
Rajasthan Royals was sold for about $1.63 billion (₹15,240 crore) to a US consortium led by Kal Somani. Late Australian great Shane Warne had a contract clause giving him 0.75 % ownership for each season played, totalling 3 %. That equity means his family stands to earn around ₹450 crore from the sale once approved.
Former South African captain Faf du Plessis criticised Rishabh Pant over his ₹27 crore IPL salary, questioning the hype around him. He highlighted Pant’s inconsistent performances and high-risk approach, urging him to improve consistency and clarity in his game. Du Plessis said Pant faces immense pressure to justify his price and deliver results in IPL […]
Full squad of Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (C), Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Donovan Ferreira, Sandeep, Shubham Dubey, Vaibhav Surya, Pretorius, Shimron Hetmyer, Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Yudhvir Singh, Jofra Archer, Tushar, Kwena Maphaka, Nandre Burger, Ravi Bishnoi, Sushant, Yash Raj, Vignesh Puthur, Ravi Singh, Aman Rao, Brijesh, Adam Milne, and Kuldeep.
IPL 2026 begins in three days, and all 10 team captains will meet today at 4 PM. The session, led by match referees Srinath, Nitin Menon, and the umpire panel, will cover the 60-second innings timer, Impact Player rule, concussion substitutes, and the two-bouncers-per-over regulation to ensure smooth tournament play.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to clash in the IPL 2026 opener on March 28, but weather concerns loom over Bengaluru. Despite a daytime high near 34°C, the RMC has forecast a 60% chance of rain, with thunderstorms likely during match hours. Interruptions due to lightning and showers could disrupt play in […]
Full squad of CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis, Urvil Patel, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh, Nathan Ellis, Akeal Hosein, Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma, Matthew Short, Aman Khan, Sarfaraz, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar, and Zak Foulkes.
Indian archers won two bronze medals and reached two finals at Asia Cup Stage 1. The women’s compound and men’s recurve teams entered finals, while men’s compound and women’s recurve teams secured bronze medals. India showed strong performance, teamwork, and consistency against tough international teams.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says Rishabh Pant has immense talent but lacks a clear game plan in T20s. He noted Pant’s aggressive shots and inconsistent performance, suggesting he could bat at number three for LSG in IPL 2026. Du Plessis urges Pant to focus on a method, early balls, and consistent impact.
England’s Ben Duckett has pulled out of IPL 2026, despite being acquired by Delhi for ₹2 crore at the auction. Duckett cited his commitment to representing his country in the upcoming New Zealand and India multi-format series as the reason. He expressed regret to the Delhi franchise and fans, calling the decision very tough but […]
To promote sports among tribal youth, the Union Sports Ministry is hosting the Khelo India Tribal Games from today, March 25, to April 6. Organised with the Sports Authority of India, Indian Olympic Association, and National Federations, events will be held across Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja in Chhattisgarh, aiming to nurture grassroots talent.
Kolkata Knight Riders have retired jersey number 12 to honor Andre Russell for his contribution. Russell played 12 seasons, helping KKR win two IPL titles. Russell scored over 2,600 runs and took 123 wickets. Now a power coach, he said the tribute felt emotional and exceptional for him and his long journey.