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Mar

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‘The real difference’: SRH head coach weighs in on turning point after loss against RCB in IPL 2026 opener

Bengaluru: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season kicked off with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad. The two sides locked horns at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28. While both sides hoped for a good performance in the clash, it was RCB that registered the victory in the clash.  The game began with SRH coming into bat first, and the side posted a total of 201 runs in the first innings. Aiming to chase down the target, it was the performance of Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli that helped the defending champions win the game.  After the…

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29

Mar

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England’s Test skipper Ben Stokes ruled out of action until May due to broken cheekbone

New Delhi: In a major blow, England’s Test skipper Ben Stokes has been ruled out of action until May 2026 due to a broken cheekbone. Stokes is expected to miss the first month of the county season with Durham after undergoing surgery in February. Notably, he sustained the injury after he was hit in the face by a Durham academy player in the nets.  It is worth noting that Stokes was a part of the coaching staff for England Lions white-ball series against Pakistan Shaheens in the UAE but is yet to be cleared for a return to playing, as…

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28

Mar

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Why is Pat Cummins not playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB in IPL 2026 opener in Bengaluru?

Bengaluru: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has joined the squad, but is unavailable for the opening game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. The ace pacer is continuing his recovery from a lumbar bone stress injury in his back, a concern that is expected to delay his return to competitive action.  Nevertheless, he has started bowling in the nets and is taking one day at a time to monitor progress. He hasn’t shared a clear timeline for his return, but the Australia captain expects it to be in the middle of the season. He is gradually rebuilding his workload…

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28

Mar

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Will Jasprit Bumrah play in Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener vs KKR? Head coach shares update

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians have confirmed that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is available for the IPL 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. Earlier in the week, Bumrah reported to BCCI’s Centre of Excellence, which led to a cloud over a potential injury and whether the pacer will be available for the season opener. Those concerns were later clarified as part of a structured workload management plan designed by the Indian board’s medical team. The programme focused on maintaining his physical condition during a demanding international calendar, with particular attention on India’s upcoming white-ball tour of England in…

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28

Mar

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RCB create history with commanding win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 opener

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in their IPL 2026 opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing 202 runs, the Rajat Patidar-led side dominated with the bat, with Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli scoring a half-century each. Phil Salt departed early, but that didn’t bother RCB’s plan as Padikkal took over the business, smacking boundaries for fun. He made 61 runs off 26 balls, which set the momentum. Captain Patidar too played a blistering knock of 31 runs in 12 balls. What followed Patidar’s dismissal was an absolute carnage. The veteran Virat Kohli, who played his…

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28

Mar

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Virat Kohli shares recipe behind sheer consistency, registers 17th 50+ total in last 33 IPL matches

Bengaluru: Virat Kohli has rediscovered himself in white-ball cricket. After a couple of underwhelming years, many former cricketers and experts called him out over poor form, with some claiming that Kohli no longer fits in the shortest format of the game. Since then, the star batter went on to win the Player of the Match in the T20 World Cup 2024 final, finished as the third-leading run-scorer of the IPL 2025 and now, kicked off RCB’s 2026 campaign with a dominating show of unbeaten 69 runs off 38 balls. He is back to being at his best and after the…

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28

Mar

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RCB make statement of intent, hammer SRH in IPL 2026 season opener; Kohli, Padikkal, Duffy dominate

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the IPL 2026 opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match carried emotional significance as cricket returned to the venue nearly a year after the June 4, 2025 stampede that claimed 11 lives during RCB’s title celebrations. Ahead of the season opener, the franchise honoured those with a minute's silence and dedicating permanent seat at the stadium. On the field, RCB controlled the contest, with Jacob Duffy leading the charge. The Kiwi pacer removed Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy in the powerplay to put Hyderabad under…

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28

Mar

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Phil Salt grabs one-handed stunner to end Ishan Kishan’s stay in IPL 2026 opener | Watch

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt grabbed a stunning one-handed catch to end Ishan Kishan’s stay in the IPL 2026 opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Sunrisers Hyderabad captain proved to be a one-man army in the opening clash, smacking 80 runs off 38 balls, before Salt produced a magic of brilliance in the 16th over. The keeper-batter just opened the face of the bat and the ball was destined to reach the fence, but Salt sprinted across deep backward point, leapt to his right, and completed a stunning one-handed grab, producing what could go down as one…

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28

Mar

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Ravichandran Ashwin signs for MLC team, ready to help USA cricket before 2028 Olympics

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has signed for San Francisco Unicorns in the Major League Cricket. The off-spinner, who stepped away from international cricket in December 2024 and later concluded his IPL journey following the 2025 season, will participate in a foreign league for the first time in his career. Earlier, he signed for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League, but the veteran couldn’t join the squad, owing to an injury.  His move comes after a recent appearance in an exhibition match in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, where the response from fans left a strong impression on…

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Mar

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Why are RCB players wearing black armbands in IPL 2026 opener vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru?

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players wore black armbands during their IPL 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The move was to pay honour to the 11 people who lost their lives on June 4 during the team’s trophy celebration and parade in Bengaluru. Earlier, players were also seen in practice jerseys featuring the number 11 as a mark of respect. The franchise also paid tribute by reserving eleven seats in the stadium in memory of the fans. “Royal Challengers Bengaluru will pay tribute to the eleven members of the RCB family who tragically lost their…

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