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Mar

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Where will KL Rahul bat for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026? Captain Axar Patel reveals

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season is all set to kick off on March 28, and ahead of the season, the 10 franchises are gearing up to put in their best performances in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. Ahead of the new season, many eyes will be set upon Delhi Capitals.  Still in search of their very first IPL title, the prestigious trophy has always eluded Delhi Capitals, and the side will hope for an improved showing as they gear up for the IPL 2026 season. With the first game approaching, Delhi Capitals…

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23

Mar

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IPL 2026’s injury crisis: Check full list of injured and unavailable players ahead of new season

New Delhi: Injury crisis plagues the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season, with the 19th edition of the marquee tournament all set to kick off on March 28; there have been a ton of players who will be unavailable for the upcoming edition of the tournament or are out injured for the season.  The likes of Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and many other sides have been plagued with injuries, and their plans for the new season have been disrupted heavily.  The likes of Pat Cummins, Jack Edwards, Sam Curran, Harshit Rana, and many other stars will be…

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23

Mar

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IPL fan parks to be hosted across 15 cities for the first phase of the tournament

New Delhi: With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, the fans will be heavily anticipating the start of the tournament, as they will be looking to see their favourite players from across the globe in action as they take centre stage in the IPL.  Ahead of the tournament, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) came forward and announced the schedule for the IPL fan parks for the first phase of the tournament.  It is worth noting that the fan parks will be hosted across 15 cities in 11 states…

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23

Mar

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‘Starting from scratch is not easy’: Irfan Pathan dissects Delhi Capitals’ failure to win IPL title

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 is all set to kick off on March 28. The 19th edition of the tournament will see the 10 franchises putting in their best efforts in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. With most of the sides in the tournament having won at least one IPL title, the trophy still eludes the likes of Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Delhi Capitals.  Delhi Capitals have been in the tournament since its inception, earlier named the Delhi Daredevils; the IPL title has still eluded Capitals, and they will be looking…

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23

Mar

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New Zealand Cricket backs NZ20 as preferred domestic competition over Super Smash

New Delhi: In a major development for NZC (New Zealand Cricket), the board is looking to back NZ20 as its preferred domestic T20 competition. The NZC stated the same in a release on March 23; the NZC’s preliminary approval of the same would help the board in working towards the development of the league, which includes licensing to commercial.  The release stated that the move would completely restructure New Zealand’s domestic T20 competition and would replace the Super Smash. It is worth noting that the Super Smash began in the men’s format back in 2005/06, with the women’s competition having…

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23

Mar

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‘He looks really fit’: R Ashwin backs Rohit Sharma to fire on all cylinders for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League). The marquee tournament will kick off on March 28 and will see the 10 franchises giving it their best shot in hopes of getting their hands on the title. Ahead of the new season, many eyes will be set upon five-time champions Mumbai Indians.  With the competition right around the corner, former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and backed veteran batter Rohit Sharma to perform to the best of his abilities.  Ashwin opined that Rohit has had enough rest before the IPL,…

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22

Mar

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CSK inducts Suresh Raina, Matthew Hayden into first-ever Hall of Fame during “Roar’26” event

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings on Sunday inducted legendary former cricketers Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into the franchise’s first-ever Hall of Fame. The announcement was made during the team’s fan event “Roar’26” at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The two were integral parts of the Super Kings during their playing days. Raina represented CSK from its inception in 2008 until 2021 and played a key role in four IPL title wins (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021). Popularly known as “Chinna Thala,” he also featured in CSK’s Champions League T20 triumphs in 2010 and 2014, earning Player of the Tournament…

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22

Mar

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KKR pick replacement for Akash Deep ahead of IPL 2026; tournament’s remainder schedule soon

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders have named Vidarbha left-arm fast-bowler Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for India speedster Akash Deep for the Indian Premier League 2026. Deep has been undergoing rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. However, the exact nature of his injury is not known. Dubey is yet to make his IPL debut, with his stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad having been cut short due to an injury. He has come through the eyes of legendary former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid, "He is a very talented left-arm fast bowler. I remember him touring Bangladesh under Rahul Dravid…

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22

Mar

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PCB will take action against players opting out of PSL for IPL: Mohsin Naqvi

New Delhi: The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has vowed to take action against players who have left the Pakistan Super League for the Indian Premier League at the 11th hour. The PSL 2026 is set to begin on March 26, two days ahead of the IPL, with some foreign players choosing the Indian cash-rich league over the PSL. International players like Blessing Muzarabani and Dasun Shanaka have chosen the IPL over the PSL this season, a move that has clearly not gone down well with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials. PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday warned of…

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Mar

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Rishabh Pant set for new batting role in IPL 2026 with LSG in potentially make-or-break season

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant is set to bat at number three in the next IPL season, which could be a make-or-break one for the most expensive player in the league's history, news agency PTI reported. Pant is under pressure after having a modest season - save his century - despite having been paid Rs 27 crore.  Pant, who has only been a regular in India’s Test side and a backup wicket-keeper in ODIs, lost his place in T20s after India’s 2024 World Cup win. With Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan now automatic picks, Pant must produce a…

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