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Shreyas Iyer committed to win IPL in 2026, says ‘my eye is on the trophy’

Chandigarh: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has set his sights firmly on the IPL title in 2026, after narrowly missing out in 2025, losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final. The side reached the final for the second time in their history and earned their third-ever playoff appearance in 2025 and seemed the favourite to get the job done, but RCB were a force to reckon with as well.  However, Iyer is determined to change the silver to gold this time around and mentioned that there’s tremendous excitement in the air, but his goals are clear. "Expectations are high,…

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International Masters League 2 will begin on October 24; Mumbai, Vadodara, Vizag to host

Mumbai: Cricket fans can brace themselves for another electrifying chapter of the International Masters League (IML), as the much-anticipated Season 2 prepares to make its return to Indian shores. After a successful debut season, the league is set to run from October 24 to November 14, 2026, with matches being hosted across Mumbai, Vadodara, and Vizag. The India Masters emerged victorious in season 1 of the IML, beating West Indies by six wickets in the summit clash. This season, the league features an incredible lineup of cricketing legends, including some of the game’s biggest names such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian…

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Laxman Sivaramakrishnan announces retirement from BCCI commentary, accuses board of racism

Chennai: Former India cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has announced his decision to retire from commentary assignments with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He has served for over two decades, spanning international, domestic and franchise cricket. The 60-year-old shared his decision on social media, sparking widespread discussion as the Chennai-born has accused racism behind his decision to retire. His remarks drew attention for the concerns he raised about his experience during his time in broadcasting. Sivaramakrishnan indicated that he had repeatedly been excluded from key roles such as toss coverage and post-match presentations, while Ravi Shastri and others…

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Rishabh Pant reflects on physical and mental preparation ahead of IPL 2026

Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant failed to live up to the potential in IPL 2025. The keeper-batter made 269 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 133.16 last season, which includes a century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their final league game. Otherwise, for most of the IPL, his strike rate was below 100 and at one point, experts noted that Pant could be dropped from the playing XI.  He was also expected to be stripped of captaincy ahead of the forthcoming season, but the Lucknow management showed enough faith in the cricketer. The 28-year-old has…

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Ajinkya Rahane praises KKR’s batting unit, keeps mystery around opening slot ahead of IPL 2026

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders are spoiled for choice as far as the opening combination goes in the upcoming IPL 2026. They have two marquee overseas cricketers in Finn Allen and Tim Seifert for the slot and among Indians, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi are two solid options. They also have Rachin Ravindra in the mix, who had a decent run in the T20 World Cup. Amid this, the three-time champions also have Sunil Narine, who is one of their successful openers in history. However, KKR haven’t finalised their opening combination yet. Captain Rahane is expected to take the call after…

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3 cricketers who can replace Sam Curran in Rajasthan Royals squad for IPL 2026

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Sam Curran has been ruled out of the IPL 2026. The England international is currently dealing with a groin injury and will not recover in time for the cash-rich tournament. Notably, he was signed as part of a trade deal that saw Sanju Samson leave Rajasthan for Ravindra Jadeja and Curran.  The cricketer was expected to solve Rajasthan’s death-over woes and in his absence, the team management is in search of a replacement. Here’s a list of three cricketers who can make the cut. 3. Dasun Shanaka Sri Lanka international Dasun Shanaka could be on Rajasthan’s…

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When will Matheesha Pathirana join KKR squad for IPL 2026? Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirms

Kolkata: Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the opening matches of IPL 2026, with Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming the update during a press conference. He revealed that the franchise has been in touch with Sri Lanka Cricket, who indicated that the 23-year-old pacer is expected to regain full fitness by mid-April and will join the KKR squad thereafter. “He is with the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. They look after his rehab. The latest communication we sort of had is hopefully, somewhere in mid-April, they feel he will be match fit. That’s what we know as of…

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Why is Wayne Rooney vs Neymar debate trending on social media? Check what sparked the debate

New Delhi: The debate on who is better – such discussions are way too common in the world of sports, with fans arguing over the skills of Lionel Messi and the flair of Cristiano Ronaldo for several years. A new debate has sparked social media on fire. The argument over who is better between former England forward Wayne Rooney and Brazilian star Neymar has taken social media by storm.  With there being no correlation between the careers of Rooney and Neymar, many fans have been wondering where the debate originated from. It is worth noting that while talking on The…

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CSK’s star Australia all-rounder set to miss initial few games of IPL 2026

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Matthew Short is set to miss the initial few games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. As reported by Cricbuzz, the Australia international is currently dealing with a fractured thumb and is expected to join the squad later in the tournament. He was also in the reckoning for the T20 World Cup 2026, but due to poor form and a change of strategy by Australia, saw Short dropped from the 15-member squad. His absence won’t necessarily bother Australia, as Short was arguably one of their back-up options for the season. Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton,…

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New Zealand take the lead against South Africa, register dominant win in third T20I

Auckland: New Zealand and South Africa continued their ongoing five-game T20I series by taking on each other in the third T20I. The two sides locked horns at Eden Park in Auckland on March 20, and the clash began with South Africa coming in to bat first after losing the toss.  South Africa, hoping to put in a good performance with the bat, were left completely helpless as the Black Caps put forth an exceptional showing with the ball. The Proteas opened their innings with Wiaan Mulder departing on a duck and Tony de Zorzi scoring 15.  Jason Smith added 10…

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