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22

Mar

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‘Do teen hazaar runs’: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s hilarious response to question leaves everyone in splits | Watch

New Delhi: With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season all set to kick off on March 28, many eyes will set upon 14-year-old India superstar Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The star batter established himself as one of the biggest talents in world cricket through stellar performances for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025 and for India U19.  With many expecting more of the same from him in his second IPL season, Suryavanshi managed to grab the headlines ahead of the season after giving a hilarious response to a question by a reporter.  Ahead of the new season of the IPL, Vaibhav…

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22

Mar

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Rohit Sharma captured grooving to Divine, attends MI fan fest alongside Tilak Varma and co. | Watch

Mumbai: The stage is set for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League). The marquee tournament is all set to kick off on March 28, and ahead of the tournament, veteran India batter Rohit Sharma was captured grooving to music at the MI fan fest.  Rohit Sharma was captured grooving to rapper Divine’s track 100 Million during the franchise’s pre-season fan festival ‘The Mix’. He was present at the event with his daughter and several other stars of Mumbai Indians’ squad ahead of the new season of the IPL.  The clip that has been going viral all over…

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21

Mar

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RCB predicted playing XI for IPL 2026: Defending champions can drop Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethell, Yash Dayal

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…

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21

Mar

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Rwanda’s Fanny Utagushumanide sets two new world records, with century against Ghana

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…

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21

Mar

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Arne Slot registers unwanted feat as Liverpool lose to Brighton in Premier League, UCL spot heats up

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…

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21

Mar

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Wimbledon to introduce video review technology from 2026 season

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…

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21

Mar

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Brendon McCullum set to continue as England coach despite Ashes, T20 World Cup failure

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…

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21

Mar

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Anaya Bangar thanks father for support after undergoing gender-affirming surgery in Thailand

New Delhi: Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has shared that she has undergone gender-affirming surgery in Thailand. She posted an update on social media, reflecting on the emotional journey and the support from her family. “This journey wasn’t easy not just for me, but for my family too. Understanding, accepting, and standing by me took time. It wasn’t instant. There were moments of confusion, questions, and growth for all of us. But today, standing here, I’m filled with nothing but gratitude,” Anaya wrote in the caption, highlighting the shared struggles and gradual acceptance her family experienced.…

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21

Mar

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Japan beat Australia to lift title in record-breaking AFC women’s Asian Cup final

Sydney: Japan defeated Australia in a tightly contested final to lift the Women’s Asian Cup. In the summit clash in Sydney, Maika Hamano’s early strike proved decisive for the visitors, who scored a stunning goal in the 17th minute of the match. She was stationed outside the penalty area and struck from distance and found the top bin.  Notably, Australia began with intent and control, pushing Japan to their limit in the first few minutes. Their best opening arrived when a precise pass from Mary Fowler released Caitlin Foord inside the box, but the forward was unable to convert, directing…

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21

Mar

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3 players who can replace Akash Deep in KKR squad for IPL 2026

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Akash Deep has been ruled out of IPL 2026, owing to a stress reaction in the lower back. He is expected to recover in 8-12 weeks, effectively ruling him out of the IPL and also from the one-off Test against Afghanistan in June. His injury is a huge blow to the three-time champions, who will also miss Harshit Rana for the entire season, while Matheesha Pathirana is set to join mid-April, missing at least the first three matches. KKR, at the moment, are in hunt for a possible replacement. Over five domestic pacers are currently…

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