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Mar

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IPL 2026: Schedule, squads, players, live streaming, and all you need to know

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The marquee event kicks off on March 28, and the 10 franchises will be battling it out for a shot at the title. It is worth noting that a total of 84 matches will be played in the tournament, including the knockouts.  The tournament will run from March 28 to May 31. The season opener of the competition sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28. Notably, the schedule for the first phase of the…

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Mar

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‘Will always score runs’: Irfan Pathan gives his take on star India batter ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, the 10 franchises will look to put in their best work in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. It is worth noting that out of the 10 franchises, only three teams are left without a trophy.  Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Punjab Kings are the three sides without an IPL title in the tournament, and ahead of the tournament, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan came forward and talked about the potential performances of star batter KL Rahul.  It is…

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Mar

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Aryna Sabalenka storms into Miami Open 2026 final, sets up summit clash against Coco Gauff

Miami: The stage is set for the final of the Miami Open 2026. Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka will be taking on the USA’s Coco Gauff in the summit clash of the tournament. The two stars will face off on March 28. It is worth noting that the semi-final of the competition saw Sabalenka taking on Elena Rybakina.  In a repeat of the Australian Open final, the result was changed this time around as Sabalenka managed to breeze past Rybakina. Notably, Sabalenka had defeated Rybakina in the Indian Wells Open final as well after losing the Australian Open final to her.  She…

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Mar

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‘One of the most powerful partnerships’: R Ashwin gives his take on CSK’s potential opening combination

New Delhi: Five-time IPL (Indian Premier League) champions Chennai Super Kings will be one of the sides whose performances could be the most anticipated as the 19th edition of the tournament kicks off. It is worth noting that the IPL 2026 is all set to begin on March 28, and Chennai Super Kings will hope to get their hands on their sixth title.  Ahead of the new season, former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and gave his take on the opening combinations that Chennai Super Kings could field in the upcoming edition of the IPL. Ashwin opined that…

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Mar

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Happy Birthday Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Teenage superstar set for another stellar IPL season? Check stats

New Delhi: India’s young teenage sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, turns 15 years old on March 27, 2026. The youngster garnered attention through his performances in the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 and for India U19 after that. Born on March 27, 2011, one of the biggest restrictions for Vaibhav has been lifted, as he is now eligible to make his international debut for the senior team.  It is worth noting that according to the ICC’s rules, to benefit the mental and physical health of the players, an athlete should be at least 15 years old to make his international debut for…

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Mar

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West Indies’ Evin Lewis reverses international retirement, eyes red-ball comeback

New Delhi: Veteran West Indies batter Evin Lewis came forward and announced that he would be reversing his international retirement. It is worth noting that the 34-year-old announced his retirement after being left out of the Windies’ T20 World Cup 2026 squad on January 27.  However, after having reversed his international retirement, Lewis has also made himself available for Trinidad for the Regional Four-Day Competition, which is the domestic first-class tournament in the West Indies.  If he manages to make a comeback, Lewis will play red-ball cricket after a hiatus of nine years. It is worth noting that Lewis has…

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Mar

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PSL 2026 introduces new rule, teams to submit two XIs at the toss for the new season

New Delhi: The PSL (Pakistan Super League) 2026 is well underway. The marquee event kicked off on March 26, and the season opener saw Lahore Qalandars taking on Hyderabad Kingsmen. With the new season well underway, the PSL also adopted a new rule for the season.  It is worth noting that the tournament has introduced a new rule where the team captains will be walking out with two team sheets during the toss. This will give the player a chance to select their playing XI based on the way the toss fell. The rule came into effect with the season…

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Mar

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‘I don’t think I have anything to prove’: GT skipper Shubman Gill oozes confidence ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The marquee event is all set to kick off on March 28, and ahead of the tournament, the 10 franchises will hope to put in their best performances as they aim to get their hands on the title.  Many eyes would be set on 2022 champions Gujarat Titans ahead of the new season. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, Titans will aim to go for their second title, and it could be interesting to see how the side approaches the season.  Speaking ahead…

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Mar

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Why are CSK facing RCB only once in IPL 2026 despite being in same group?

New Delhi: The IPL 2026 league stage schedule is completely out as the BCCI made the announcement on Thursday, March 26. Earlier, the schedule for 20 matches was announced. However, now full league stage fixtures are out, with the playoffs schedule to be announced later.  There will be 70 league stage matches with teams divided into two virtual groups. Every team will be playing 14 matches before the playoffs kick in. What are the IPL 2026 groups? All the 10 teams have been divided into two groups of five each. Group 1 features Chennai Super Kings (5), Kolkata Knight Riders…

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Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marin announces retirement: ‘My journey ends here’

New Delhi: Carolina Marin, one of badminton’s greatest players, has announced her retirement due to a persistent knee injury, ending a remarkable career that included an Olympic gold medal and three World Championship titles. Marin won the gold medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics by defeating India's PV Sindhu in the final. She went on to win three World titles; however, the Spaniard has brought curtains down on her career. In a video shared on social media titled "My journey ends here," the former world No. 1 explained that ongoing injury issues led her to make the difficult decision, choosing…

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