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First time in 19 years! Pat Cummins injury creates history in IPL 2026 as Ishan Kishan takes over

New Delhi: Pat Cummins' injury has created history in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This statement will look weird for many, but yes, Cummins' injury has led to Sunrisers Hyderabad appointing Ishan Kishan as their stand-in captain. With this appointment, for the first time in 19 years, all 10 teams are set to have Indian captains for more than one game in IPL 2026. The captains' photoshoot will be of all Indian players for only the second time in IPL history, as the franchises have realised the importance of having the Indian players as the captain of the team. SRH was…

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Mar

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IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant left shocked by Arjun Tendulkar’s massive bat weight, conversation goes viral

Lucknow: Arjun Tendulkar is starting a new chapter in his cricket career with the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise traded him from five-time champions Mumbai Indians where the all-rounder didn't get many opportunities He has joined the LSG camp ahead of the cash-rich league and his conversation with the captain Rishabh Pant, in which they discuss their respective bat weights has gone viral. In the video, it could be seen that Pant gets shocked to know the weight of Arjun's bat, with the latter also revealing that his father, legendary…

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Mar

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AB de Villiers backs Royal Challengers Bengaluru to defend their IPL title, ‘Can go all the way again’

Bengaluru: AB de Villiers believes that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) can defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title this year and win the tournament for the second consecutive season. RCB won the IPL last year for the first time in 18 years and according to De Villiers, the team is not dependent only on Virat Kohli anymore. He noted that the RCB squad is filled with fighters and that will relieve the pressure on their talisman which will eventually work well for the franchise. "Virat can feel that, he can sense that he is not the only one carrying the…

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Mar

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Hockey World Cup 2026 schedule unveiled: India vs Pakistan fixture to be played on August 19

New Delhi: The International Hockey Federation unveiled the full schedule of the Hockey World Cup late on Wednesday (March 18). As per the schedule, the marquee clash between India and Pakistan is set to take place on August 19 and will be one of the most anticipated matches of the competition. Both the Indian men's and women's teams are in Pool D in their respective categories and will play their group stage matches in the Netherlands. As for the men's team, they will start their campaign against Wales on August 15, Independence Day. They will next face England on August…

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Mar

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Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman likely to be in trouble for playing with injury in T20 World Cup 2026

Karachi: Pakistan's senior players, Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman, might not have been 100% fit when they were picked in the T20 World Cup squad. The controversy around their fitness has deepened after the medical panel of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) suspected that the two players carried injuries into the World Cup.  PCB selector Aaqib Javed raised concerns over the same in a press conference last week and had asked the board to investigate the matter. Dr Javed Mughal, a UK-based consultant on sports physiotherapy and medicine, who joined the PCB medical panel as director of sports exercise and medicine in…

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Mar

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Faf du Plessis advises KKR to play IPL 2026 matches on spin-friendly deck amid injury concerns

Kolkata: Former cricketer Faf du Plessis has weighed in on what could shape Kolkata Knight Riders’ fortunes in IPL 2026. He pointed firmly toward conditions at their home ground, Eden Gardens and believes the franchise holds a decisive advantage through its spin resources, provided the surfaces are tailored accordingly. Du Plessis highlighted the value of experienced spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, suggesting their influence could define KKR’s campaign if conditions are aligned with their strengths. In his view, failing to bring them into the game consistently would reduce one of the team’s biggest advantages. “If I was part of…

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Mar

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Five Iran women players seeking asylum in Australia after AFC Asian Cup return home, two players remain

New Delhi: Members of the Iran women's team have returned home after seeking asylum in Australia during their recent trip for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The group travelled from Australia via Istanbul before heading toward the eastern Turkish city of Igdir. From there, they completed the final leg by road, crossing into Iran through the Gurbulak Border Gate after clearing passport checks. Scenes at the airport in Igdir showed players carrying their luggage as they boarded transport for the border journey. As per media reports, one player briefly acknowledged cameras with a wave before departure, moments before the squad…

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Mar

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Yuzvendra Chahal quits alcohol ahead of IPL 2026, states reason behind Punjab’s IPL 2025 final loss to RCB

New Delhi: Ahead of the IPL 2026 campaign, Punjab Kings’ marquee spinner Yuzvendra Chahal revealed the discipline and the lifestyle change he has adopted for the tournament. The leg-spinner, who remains the league’s highest wicket-taker, has mentioned to be working on his fitness and mindset following a demanding previous season, which saw Punjab lose to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the summit clash. In an interaction with former cricketer AB de Villiers, Chahal shared that he has given up alcohol for over six months, a decision he believes will help him contribute more effectively on the field and set an example…

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Mar

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KKR invite three pacers for trials as three-time champions seek Harshit Rana’s replacement in IPL 2026

Kolkata: Harshit Rana’s injury has disrupted Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling unit ahead of the IPL 2026. They were forced to release Mustafizur Rahman earlier and signed Blessing Muzarabani instead, who is an excellent addition, but has little experience of playing in the cash-rich league. Rana, in the meantime, suffered a ligament strain in his right knee during India’s T20 World Cup warm-up fixture against South Africa and has since undergone surgery. With rehabilitation underway and no clear return date, the franchise has begun assessing replacement options. Among those under consideration are Simarjeet Singh, KM Asif and Sandeep Warrier. Simarjeet, previously…

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Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli chase AB de Villiers’ all-time record in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Former cricketer AB de Villiers still holds the record for the most Player of the Match awards in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The keeper-batter claimed the honour 12 times before calling his time in 2021. Despite four editions of the tournament having been played since his exit, no player has managed to eclipse the milestone he set across 184 appearances in the league. In IPL 2026, de Villiers’ record could be challenged. Legendary players Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli are within striking distance. Both Rohit and Dhoni have claimed the POTM award 10 times each,…

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