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RCB IPL 2026 full schedule: Check defending champions’ complete fixtures for upcoming season here

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finally announced the schedule for the second phase of the Indian Premier League 2026. The second phase will see matches running from April 13 to May 24, while the venues for the playoffs will be announced later.  Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will kick the tournament off on March 28 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28 as they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opener. The Bengaluru-based venue was granted permission to host the IPL matches after getting clearance from the government.  What is RCB’s full schedule? Check here…

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In big move before Los Angeles Games 2028, transgender athletes banned from women’s sports at Olympics

New Delhi: Transgender women athletes will no longer be allowed to compete in women’s events at the Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved a new eligibility policy on Thursday. The decision aligns with an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Under the new rules, participation in female Olympic events will be limited to biological females. "Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females," the International Olympic Committee said, to be determined…

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What are IPL 2026 groups? Check where MI, CSK and RCB are placed

New Delhi: The IPL 2026 full league stage schedule is out now as the BCCI made the big announcement on Thursday, March 26. Previously, schedule for only 20 matches was announced due to the upcoming elections in West Bengal, Assam and Tamil Nadu. However, barring the playoffs, the full schedule is out after the election dates were announced. Defending Champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will kick start the proceedings against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB have a second home base in Raipur, where they will play two of their league stage games.  Teams divided…

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‘I have not lost what I had’: Lewis Hamilton looks to give everything he has for F1 title challenge

New Delhi: Lewis Hamilton has turned the fortunes from a dismal 2025 season to an impressive start in 2026 under the new regulations of Formula 1. With his former team, Mercedes, being the trend-setter so far in the first two races, Ferrari isn't much behind.  Hamilton secured a podium finish in the last race in China. His teammate Charles Leclerc took third place in the season opener in Australia, while the Mercedes drivers George Russell and young sensation Kimi Antonelli have finished one and two in both races.  'None of the drivers have trained as hard as I have': Hamilton…

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Lahore Qalandars vs Hyderabad Kingsmen PSL 2026 LIVE Score: Pakistan Super League Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams

New Delhi: The PSL 2026 season kicks off with an exciting clash as Lahore Qalandars take on Hyderabad Kingsmen at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With a fresh season comes renewed hopes, and both teams will be eager to start their campaign on a winning note while setting the tone for the matches ahead. Lahore Qalandars, traditionally known for their strong pace attack and aggressive brand of cricket, will look to capitalise on home conditions. Their bowling unit is expected to play a key role, especially on a surface that has historically offered assistance to fast bowlers under lights.…

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Chinnaswamy Stadium racing against time to be ready before RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opener

New Delhi: Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium is racing against time to complete the remainder of the infrastructure work and be ready for the IPL 2026 opener between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28. The government gave clearance to the stadium to host the IPL 2026 matches; however, the construction work in response to the June 4 tragedy last year is yet to be completed, ESPNCricinfo reported. The venue is set to host five of RCB’s league stage games and two knockouts, including the final in late May. However, the picture from the venue showed that the…

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How many ODIs will India play till mid-2027 as BCCI announces home season schedule?

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's 2026-27 home season schedule with some action-packed series lined up. Four teams will be visiting India from September 2026 till the early late early March 2027. The major headline is the announcement of the Border-Gavaskar series schedule and venues as India gear up to host Australia for a five-match series. The series will start on January 21 in Nagpur, with Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi, and Ahmedabad hosting the next four matches, and the tour will end on March 3. India's ODI schedule till May as eyes set on…

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BCCI announce schedule for India’s home season, check five Test venues for Australia series

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed all the venues for India’s upcoming domestic season, in which they will play a five-match Test series against Australia, a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series against West Indies, a three-match ODI series and a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka and finally, a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe. Notably, the domestic season will kickoff with a one-off Test against Afghanistan, followed by three ODIs. Later in the year, West Indies are scheduled to play a three-match ODI series, starting September 27. The five-match T20I series…

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LSG’s Tom Moody happy with squad development, says ‘all our fast bowlers are giving us a selection headache’

Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants suffered multiple setbacks in the 2025 season, with several of their pacers, including Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan, being ruled out for either the majority of the season or the entire. Shamar Joseph had also withdrawn from the tournament, while several others were dealing with injury concerns.  This year, LSG have tried to sort those problems. The Rishabh Pant-led side signed Mohammed Shami, who will bring in some-needed experience. Mayank and Mohsin are also fit this time around and are ready to go. Digvesh Rathi, who produced stunning performances last season, could once again be a…

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Prithvi Shaw finds clarity after season away from IPL, eyes fresh start in 2026 edition

New Delhi: A return to familiar colours brings renewed purpose for Prithvi Shaw, who is back with Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026 after going unsold in the previous auction cycle. Across the 2023 and 2024 IPL seasons, Shaw managed 304 runs from 16 innings, which showed his dip in form and that eventually resulted in his exit. His form eventually worsened in domestic cricket, which led to his exclusion from the Mumbai side in the 2024-25 season. One of Mumbai’s captains, Shreyas Iyer, publicly remarked that Shaw needed to improve his discipline and approach to be back in the squad.…

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