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Mar

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Mohammed Salah to leave Liverpool: What led to Egyptian winger’s departure from Premier League club?

New Delhi: After a nine-year-long association, Mohammed Salah has decided to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, bringing an end to one of the most decorated individual eras in the club’s modern history. Since arriving from AS Roma in 2017, Salah has made 435 appearances for Liverpool and could feature up to 15 more times before his exit is complete.  During his spell, he has accumulated a vast collection of team and personal honours, including four Premier League Golden Boots and three PFA Players' Player of the Year awards. His output in the league stands unmatched over that…

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25

Mar

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Rinku Singh gets new role, appointed vice-captain of KKR ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: Star India batter Rinku Singh will have a new role in the Kolkata Knight Riders as he has been appointed as vice-captain of the team ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026.  Rinku has been an integral part of the Knight Riders, having been associated with the franchise as he has been with the team since his debut in 2018. He has also been a crucial member of India's T20I team and was also part of the T20 World Cup 2026 winning squad. He will deputise Ajinkya Rahane at KKR. The announcement came from KKR managing director Venky…

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24

Mar

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If MS Dhoni plays as an Impact Player in IPL 2026, it’s time for him to retire: Aakash Chopra

Mumbai: MS Dhoni is among only four players to have played the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Manish Pandey are three others who are at least five years youngster to him. Ahead of every season, there are plenty of discussions on whether it would be Dhoni’s last in professional cricket, but the keeper-batter defies all the odds and turns up. He isn’t shy of the leadership duties as well, having led Chennai Super Kings just last season, when Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out with an injury. Since finishing 10th last year, Chennai have…

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24

Mar

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RCB on course to become most expensive T20 franchise, set to be sold for over Rs 16,706 crore

Bengaluru: The consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy stepped in to become the joint owner of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL. Together, they have agreed to acquire the franchise in a transaction pegged at USD 1.78 billion (approximately INR 16,706 crore). With that, RCB is set to become the most expensive T20 franchise in history.  Meanwhile, the deal covers both the men’s and women’s teams competing in the IPL and WPL. Leadership roles within the new structure have already been outlined as Aryaman Vikram Birla is set…

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24

Mar

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BCB’s new chief selector Bashar wants Shakib Al Hasan’s comeback for longer term

New Delhi: Newly-appointed chairman of national selectors Habibul Bashar wants a longer comeback for Shaib Al Hasan into the international fold. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday named Bashar as their new chief selector, replacing the outgoing Gazi Ashraf Hossain.  Bashar is not new to selection as he was in the selection panel from 2011 to 2024 when Faruque Ahmed, Akram Khan, and Minhajul Abedin were chief selectors. As he now leads the selection panel, Bashar spoke on the pressing question of Shakib Al Hasan and his future. Bashar speaks on Shakib's comeback The chief selector said that he…

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24

Mar

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First times in IPL history: KKR honours Andre Russell by retiring jersey number 12

Kolkata: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders honoured their legendary cricketer Andre Russell by retiring his iconic No. 12 ahead of the IPL 2026. At the franchise’s preseason event, Knights Unplugged, the franchise paid a beautiful tribute to him, to mark his legacy, who spent over a decade in KKR, playing a pivotal role in their championship runs in 2014 and 2024. "In your honour, we would like to retire this number for KKR,” KKR’s CEO Venky Mysore announced during the show. This marked the first time that an IPL team has retired a jersey number. In Indian cricket, the BCCI…

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24

Mar

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Meet RCB’s new owner, Aryaman Birla, who played with captain Rajat Patidar, was with RR too

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been acquired completely by a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) for a whopping amount of USD 1.78 billion (approximately Rs 16,706 crore) from its current owner the United Spirits Limited. The consortium also includes The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone’s perpetual private equity strategy, but it is led by the Aditya Birla group.  "United Spirits Limited, pursuant to the meeting of its Board of Directors, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the sale of the 100 per cent equity stake held in its wholly…

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24

Mar

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Sourav Ganguly gives honest reaction on Mitchell Starc’s uncertainty ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals, Sourav Ganguly, criticised the uncertainty over Mitchell Starc for the start of the Indian Premier League 2026, which gets underway on March 28. With Starc's availability for the initial phase of the IPL 2026 in doubt, Ganguly said that a player's unavailability hurts the team. "It hurts... because when quality players don't come in at the last minute, it shakes the balance of the team," Ganguly said during a brand endorsement. The former Indian cricketer stated that franchise making is even more difficult than making the Indian team.  "It hurts because I've…

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24

Mar

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Shubman Gill emphasises on ‘calmness’ in leadership as Gujarat Titans gear up for IPL 2026

New Delhi: Set to lead the Gujarat Titans for the third season, captain Shubman Gill has underlined the importance of clarity and composure in leadership as the team prepares for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. During the Gujarat Titans Shubharambh 2026 event in Ahmedabad, Gill highlighted staying true to oneself and remaining calm under pressure as essential qualities for guiding the team. "I think I'm just being myself, and the calmness comes from a sense of belief and security that I have within my group and in my own game," Gill said. He added, "Staying calm in any situation…

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Mar

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3 players who can replace Ben Duckett in Delhi Capitals squad for IPL 2026

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals opener Ben Duckett has pulled out of the IPL 2026. The England international noted that his focus is to do well for the national team in all three formats of the game, and to improve his red-ball game, the 31-year-old opted out of the IPL. He aims to train under Peter Moores and aims to bounce back harder in international cricket after a flop Ashes. He also spent the entire T20 World Cup on the bench, with Phil Salt and Jos Buttler opening the innings. For Delhi, it’s a major blow. They have plenty of options…

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