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Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. After last year’s June 4 mishap, which saw 11 people, including children, lose their lives during RCB’s trophy parade, the stadium was closed for any competitive game. It means the surface at the Chinnaswamy will be extremely fresh and produce competitive contests. When it comes to RCB, they have retained their core and added some star power in the likes of Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Jordan Cox. They have also invested in the youth, signing Vihaan…

New Delhi: Rwanda’s teenage debutant Fanny Utagushimaninde created history on Friday, becoming the youngest centurion across genders in T20Is during the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20 tournament. At just 15 years and 223 days old, Fanny reached her century against Ghana in the 18th over of Rwanda’s innings, setting multiple records in the process. She surpassed Uganda’s Prosscovia Alako, who had held the record for the youngest T20I centurion at 16 years and 233 days when she scored against Mali in 2019. Her unbeaten 111 also became the highest score by a woman on T20I debut, overtaking Australia’s Karen Rolton, who…

Liverpool: Liverpool’s Premier League struggles deepened on Saturday as they suffered a 2-1 defeat against Brighton, marking the first time in a decade that the club has lost 10 league games in a season. The defending champions are now on a three-match winless run and face mounting pressure in the race for Champions League qualification. Danny Welbeck, former Manchester United striker, struck twice for Brighton at the Amex Stadium to win it. His first goal came in the 14th minute, rising above Ibrahima Konate to head in the opener. Liverpool briefly restored parity in the 30th minute when Milos Kerkez…

WIMBLEDON, England: Wimbledon will introduce video review technology from the 2026 edition, signalling a notable change in how matches are officiated at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The decision allows players to challenge selected calls made during matches, bringing the tournament in line with other Grand Slams that have already adopted similar systems. The rollout will cover six courts, including Centre Court and No. 1 Court, along with four additional show courts. The system is expected to play a role in high-profile encounters, reflecting a wider push for improved consistency in decision-making. In an official statement, the…

New Delhi: Brendon McCullum is set to continue as England’s head coach, with the England and Wales Cricket Board expected to confirm his position following its ongoing assessment of the recent Ashes tour. The review was initiated after England’s heavy defeat in Australia, where the series ended 4-1. The result, combined with reports of incidents away from the field, had placed the coaching setup under increased attention. Despite that, the board appears ready to back McCullum to remain in charge. In the meantime, the former New Zealand captain has already indicated his desire to stay involved with the team and…