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Mar

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Virat Kohli on course to join legendary IPL club in 2026

Bengaluru: Legendary cricketer Virat Kohli is on course to join Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma in the list of cricketers to hit 300 sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain has hit 291 sixes so far in the cash-rich league, needing nine more maximums to join the exclusive club. Former cricketer Gayle tops the list with 357 sixes to his name, while Rohit has smacked 302.  Five-time IPL-winning captain MS Dhoni stands fourth with 264 maximums, while former cricketer AB de Villiers is fifth with 251 sixes. Most sixes in IPL …

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26

Mar

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KKR predicted playing XI for IPL 2026: Kolkata’s possible opening combo and who will replace Andre Russell?

Kolkata: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered heavily ahead of the IPL 2026. The franchise released Mustafizur Rahman following BCCI’s guidelines, while their star all-rounder Harshit Rana is ruled out of the season. Matheesha Pathirana, who was bought for INR 18 crore, was expected to solve the death-over woes, but he’s still dealing with a hamstring injury and is very likely to miss the first few games of the season. That has put KKR in a difficult spot as they now have a very inexperienced bowling unit. The spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy will do the…

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26

Mar

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David Warner slams Shaheen Afridi, Marnus Labuschagne during PSL press conference, says ‘we got school kids here’

New Delhi: The captains of the Pakistan Super League gathered for a pre-season media event that quickly became a viral moment for reasons beyond cricket. While the discussion primarily focused on team preparations, a light-hearted exchange involving David Warner captured widespread attention. Warner, who led Karachi to a third-place finish last season, had scored 368 runs across 11 innings, maintaining a 33.45 average and a strike rate of 153.97. His performance had been a key factor in Karachi’s strong showing in the tournament. Nevertheless, during the press conference, Warner addressed the inclusion of new recruits Adam Zampa and Salman Ali…

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26

Mar

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Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals CSK’s new opening combination for IPL 2026

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has confirmed the opening pair for the IPL 2026. In the last season, the 29-year-old moved down to number three to make room for Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra. This year, Gaikwad confirmed to be opening alongside CSK’s newest recruit, Sanju Samson, who was traded in for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. In that case, Ayush Mhatre could be slotted in at number three, while Urvil Patel can also be an interesting option. Earlier, former CSK cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin expressed a clear preference for Gaikwad and Samson at the top of the order.…

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26

Mar

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Obviously a blow losing a player like Yash Dayal, but we have three excellent options: RCB’s Mo Bobat

Bengaluru: Yash Dayal has opted out of the IPL 2026, citing personal reasons. Since the end of the 2025 season, the pacer hasn’t played any competitive game due to serious, ongoing legal issues, including accusations of sexual assault and a pending POCSO case. Despite so, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has decided to retain the player for the forthcoming season. However, he eventually chose to opt out, but the franchise decided against releasing him. In the meantime, RCB’s director of cricket, Mo Bobat, once again extended his support to Dayal. He also highlighted that the franchise was ready for the worst-case…

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Mar

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PSL 2026: Where to watch Pakistan Super League on TV and stream online in India? Check full squads

New Delhi: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is set to begin on March 26 with defending champions Lahore Qalandars taking on the new franchise Hyderabad Kingsmen. Under the leadership of Shaheen Afridi, the Qalandars have been one of the most consistent sides in the tournament and are once again the title contenders. Hyderabad, on the other hand, have appointed Marnus Labuschagne as the new captain, who is no longer considered in the Australia T20I squad. The squad features the likes of Saim Ayub, Maheesh Theekshana, Glenn Maxwell and Riley Meredith, among others, which makes them a dangerous opponent. Notably,…

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25

Mar

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When will Pat Cummins play in IPL 2026? SRH skipper drops biggest update

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad are fretting over the availability of their regular captain Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a lumbar stress issue. While Sunrisers have named Ishan Kishan as their interim captain, the leadership and the bowling void led by Cummins’ absence would be hard to fill.  Meanwhile, Cummins has landed in Bengaluru as he looks to recover from the injury. He felt the issue in July and played in only one competitive match since then, which was the third Ashes Test in December. He looked to get back in the T20 World Cup 2026, but a ‘minor setback’…

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25

Mar

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India to face Pakistan in SAFF U20 Championship in Maldives

New Delhi: India are set to face Pakistan in their SAFF U20 Championship on Thursday, March 26, as the rivals will be up against each other at the National Football Stadium in Malé, the capital of the Maldives. The Indian U20 football team will aim to kick off their campaign with a strong victory, while for Pakistan, it will be a ‘do or die’ encounter. India is in Group B alongside Pakistan and Bangladesh. With only two matches to play, even a single win could almost secure a spot in the semifinals. India will face Bangladesh on March 28. It’s…

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25

Mar

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Majority of IPL captains express reservations against Impact Player rule as voices grow over it

New Delhi: The majority of Indian Premier League captains have expressed their reservations over the Impact Player rule, which was introduced by the Board of Control for Cricket in India in 2023. The rule was extended for usage till 2027. However, many captains have advocated against it. The topic was discussed at length during the IPL Captains Meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday. "Majority of the captains gave their inputs on the Impact Player rule and expressed their reservations, even though the BCCI has extended the rule till 2027. They were told it can only be reviewed after the 2027 edition…

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Mar

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‘Playoffs not enough, we have to win trophy’: LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has expressed his desire to win an IPL trophy, stating that reaching the playoffs is not enough to command respect. LSG, now led by Rishabh Pant, have never played an IPL final since their debut in 2022 despite having reached the playoffs twice. Goenka highlighted that the team is still searching for its identity despite having put up spirited performances in its short journey. He feels that the needed recogination will come after lifting an IPL trophy. "I think the true identity is still evolving. For any sports team, until you win,…

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