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Swastik Chikara, axed RCB IPL winner, scores 195* off 69 balls in 20-over game in Ayodhya Premier League

New Delhi: Dropped from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after their 2025 title campaign, young batter Swastik Chikara has stormed into the headlines with a jaw-dropping knock. Chikara, who did not get to play a game last year in the Indian cash-rich league for RCB, scored a jaw-dropping 195* off just 69 balls in the Ayodhya Premier League. Opening the batting alongside Priyanshu Pandey for the Gomti Thunder, Chikara and his partner batted through to help their team make 307/0 in their 20 overs against Hindon Titans.  Chikara hits 21 sixes, falls just short of double ton Chikara made a swashbuckling…

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Mar

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Amelia Kerr creates world record across women’s and men’s T20Is as New Zealand seal South Africa series

New Delhi: New Zealand captain Amelia Kerr has etched her name into the history books for her terrific run as she created a world record across women's and men's T20Is. Kerr scored 31 from 29 balls as the White Ferns chased down 160 against South Africa women in their fourth T20I to clinch the series at SKy Stadium, Wellington, on Sunday, March 22. Kerr has created an all-time T20I record in men's and women's cricket with her 31. This was her 10th consecutive score of over 30 in the shortest international format, which is now the longest streak across women's…

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Mar

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Cricket Australia announces 2026-27 calendar as historic 4-Test series against New Zealand headlines schedule

New Delhi: Cricket Australia (CA) on Sunday announced the 2026-27 home calendar, which will be headlined with a historic four-Test series against New Zealand. The series will mark the first instance of the Kiwis playing in more than three Test matches since 1999. In what will be a hugely demanding stretch in their history, Australia are set to play 10 Tests between December and March in a 14-week window. The home season kicks off in August 2026, with the Aussies hosting Bangladesh for two Tests and will close out in March 2027 with a day-night Test at the Melbourne Cricket…

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Mar

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PSL 2026 to face West Asia war impact, PCB announces major changes for tournament

New Delhi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Sunday that the initial phase of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 will be played behind closed doors due to heightened tensions in the region stemming from the West Asia war. The PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, stated that the tournament will begin on March 26, but the spectators won't be allowed to enter for the initial phase at least. He also confirmed that this edition of the PSL will be limited to two venues — Karachi and Lahore. Decision comes due to oil crisis in Pakistan The move has been necessitated…

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Mar

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Virat Kohli reacts to speculations on ‘chartered London flights’ request during IPL 2026

New Delhi: Indian batting icon Virat Kohli has ended the silence on his rumoured requests to travel from India to London frequently during games in the Indian Premier League 2026. Kohli, who spends time with his family in London when off the field in the recent years, laughed off the speculation as he dismissed the viral claims.  A post claimed that Kohli has requested the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) management for special travel access to London from India if there is a gap of 'more than three days' in games during the IPL 2026. The post read, "Virat Kohli's big demands:…

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Mar

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Dasun Shanaka becomes latest to ditch Pakistan Super League, set to feature for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026

New Delhi: In what has become a regular occurrence for the PSL (Pakistan Super League), star all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has reportedly opted out of the PSL 2026. The Sri Lanka captain was picked by Lahore Qalandars for the upcoming PSL season, but after he opted out, he has been signed by Rajasthan Royals as the replacement signing for Sam Curran.  Shanaka had remained unsold at the Abu Dhabi mini-auction last December. He was signed by Qalandars for PKR 75 lakh, but he will now represent Rajasthan Royals in the biggest franchise cricket league in the world. A report by Cricbuzz…

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Mar

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‘No one can stop RR’: Former India spinner backs Vaibhav Suryavanshi to impress with Rajasthan Royals

New Delhi: With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 right around the corner, many fans will be lying in wait to see 14-year-old India batter Viabhav Suryavanshi in action. Establishing himself as one of the world’s biggest talents, Suryavanshi will once again represent Rajasthan Royals in his second season in the IPL.  Ahead of the tournament, former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin came forward and claimed that if Suryavanshi manages to perform at the best of his ability, it will be very tough to stop Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming season of the competition. "If Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes a huge factor…

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BCB postpones Ireland series, set to host team India in September 2026: Report

New Delhi: In a major development for the Bangladesh Cricket Board, a recent report came forward to state that Bangladesh’s upcoming tour of Ireland, which was scheduled for September 2026, has been postponed. The reason for the same is that Bangladesh is looking to host India in that time frame.  According to a Cricbuzz report, Cricket Ireland, which recently announced its 2026 schedule, informed the BCB that it would be unable to reschedule its series for 2026. The development happened after the BCB informed them they would not be able to travel in September.  Ultimately, the two sides decided to…

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NZ vs SA 4th T20I LIVE Score: South Africa hope for good start with the bat

Wellington: New Zealand and South Africa lock horns in the fourth T20I of the ongoing five-game series. The two sides lock horns at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on March 22, and the game began with South Africa coming in to bat first. After facing a loss in the third T20I, the Proteas will hope for an improved performance in Wellington as they aim to level the series score.  It is worth noting that after facing a loss in the first T20I, New Zealand have not looked back and have managed to register back-to-back victories and taken the lead in…

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Ravichandran Ashwin weighs in on RR’s home venue situation ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 kicking off on March 28, the home venue conundrum of the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals has caught many headlines. It is worth noting that Royals are slated to play their first three home games at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati instead of in Jaipur.  Over the years, Guwahati has been considered a second home venue for Rajasthan Royals, and speaking on the same, former India international Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and talked about how Royals should not look to change their home venue midway through the season.  "I thought their…

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