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Mar

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KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane puts focus on ‘fearless, positive brand of cricket’ ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: Leading Kolkata Knight Riders into his second season, India batter Ajinkya Rahane emphasised on the need of 'fearlessness' and 'positive brand of cricket' as the team looks to bounce back from the underwhelming 2025, when they finished eighth in their title defence.  Rahane was handed the captain's armband after Shreyas Iyer left the franchise and while he provided some brisk starts, KKR were not the similarly powerful side it looked in 2024. The Knight Riders will also be without iconic all-rounder Andre Russell but have a strong batting line-up at their disposal.  Speaking at the Knights Unplugged 3.0…

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Mar

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Harmanpreet Kaur feels ODI World Cup win gives confidence of winning titles anywhere

New Delhi: Winning the ODI World Cup 2025 and ending a long wait in Indian women's cricket has given the Women in Blue much-needed confidence of heading into global tournaments, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said. Harmanpreet's Indian side etched its name into the history books by lifting the ODI World Cup 2025 at home, making it the first senior ICC title for the Women in Blue. The victory has instilled belief in the Indian team to do something similar in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be held in the United Kingdom from June 12 to July 5. "We'll…

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25

Mar

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Why has Jasprit Bumrah reported to BCCI CoE before start of IPL 2026?

New Delhi: As the IPL sits on the horizon, Jasprit Bumrah has reported to the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE). Bumrah has been a vital man for the Mumbai Indians, having played a vital role over the years. While MI are set to kick off their campaign on March 29, their pace talisman is at the CoE. As per a report in ESPNCricinfo, Bumrah has reported to the Bengaluru facility days before the start of the IPL 2026 on Match 28. This is due to managing his workload. The report added that Bumrah…

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Mar

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Suryakumar Yadav makes two-place jump, New Zealand quicks rise in ICC rankings

New Delhi: India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav made a two-place jump in the latest ICC T20I rankings for the batters, while several New Zealand and South Africa stars also gained spots in the weekly ranking update.  SKY, the former World No.1 batter, has jumped two places from ninth to reach seventh in the T20I rankings for the batters despite not being in action since lifting the T20 World Cup 2026 with India. Meanwhile, this comes after Tim Seifert and Dewald Brevis dropped down after not playing in the recently-concluded T20I series between New Zealand and South Africa, which the Proteas…

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Mar

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Connor Esterhuizen produces stunning knock as South Africa seal T20I series vs New Zealand

New Delhi: South Africa defeated hosts New Zealand by 33 runs to seal the T20I series 3-2. It was a landmark moment for the Proteas, who marked their first away series win in the format under head coach Shukri Conrad. Batting first in the series decider, South Africa produced their most complete effort of the tour, finishing on 187 for 4. Connor Esterhuizen, who capped a breakthrough series, produced another stunning show, smacking 75 runs off just 33 deliveries. The likes of Wiaan Mulder and Rubin Hermann played some good knocks to help South Africa finish strong after the first…

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Mar

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Jonny Bairstow calls out ECB management, blames Bazball regime for not caring about players

New Delhi: Jonny Bairstow has voiced strong concerns over the culture within England’s red-ball setup, calling for a shift in mindset following the team’s recent struggles. His remarks arrive at a time when scrutiny remains high after a disappointing Ashes campaign, which saw England suffer a 4-1 defeat in the Down South.  Despite so, England have confirmed that head coach Brendon McCullum, director of cricket Rob Key and Test captain Ben Stokes will continue in their roles. This resulted in widespread debate over the direction of the team and its selection policies. Bairstow, who featured prominently during the early phase…

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Mar

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CSK’s Spencer Johnson ruled out of first half of IPL 2026, Ryan Harris shares major development

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings signed Spencer Johnson as Nathan Ellis’ replacement for IPL 2026. Ellis, who was retained by the five-time champions, was earlier ruled out of the tournament, owing to a hamstring injury, leading to CSK's search for a possible replacement. They eventually signed fellow Australia quick Johnson, but in an interesting turn of events, the 30-year-old will now miss the first half of the IPL. Chennai, on a social media post, confirmed that the pacer will join the squad in the third week of April. He was expected to solve the death-bowling woes, but that needs to wait.…

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Mar

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Why did Aryaman Birla, new chariman of RCB, leave cricket at 21 and what are his cricket stats?

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has changed hands in a landmark deal ahead of IPL 2026, with the franchise sold for a staggering USD 1.78 billion (Rs 16,660 crore) to a multi-industry consortium. The sale, announced on March 24, marks one of the most expensive transactions in franchise cricket history and underscores the booming commercial appeal of the IPL. The previous owners, United Spirits Limited, an Indian arm of UK-based liquor giant Diageo, had classified RCB as non-core to its business, prompting the strategic divestment. The consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone’s…

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Mar

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‘If they could give 0.5%’ – Paul van Meekeran urges to support Netherlands cricket amid RCB’s sale

New Delhi: Netherlands fast bowler Paul van Meekeren has reignited the conversation around financial disparity in world cricket, linking the massive valuation of franchise leagues to the challenges faced by associate nations. His remarks came in the wake of a landmark ownership change involving Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a deal that underlined the growing financial power of the Indian Premier League. The Bengaluru-based franchise was sold for USD 1.78 billion (Rs 16,660 crore) to a multi-industry consortium on March 24, making it the most expensive transaction in franchise cricket history. The development followed a strategic decision by United Spirits Limited, the…

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Mar

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CSK predicted playing XI for IPL 2026: How will Chennai’s top order shape, who will replace Ravindra Jadeja?

Chennai: Ahead of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings made a bold trade by bringing in Sanju Samson in exchange for their former captain Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. The deal signals a transition phase for CSK, with MS Dhoni likely nearing his final season and Samson emerging as a future keeper and captain option. Even though the franchise has put their trust in Ruturaj Gaikwad as leader, the team management isn’t entirely convinced and Samson’s acquisition is a clear proof. Nevertheless, his arrival has now given CSK multiple options at the top of the order. In IPL 2025, youngster Ayush…

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