Sports

16

Mar

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

RCB and KSCA receive final clearance to host IPL matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of IPL 2026

Bengaluru: In a major development of the KSCA-RCB saga, the Karnataka government has given the final clearance to the KSCA (Karnataka State Cricket Association) and RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) for hosting their IPL 2026 matches at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. It is worth noting that an expert committee was appointed by the government of Karnataka, as they inspected the Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 13 before they gave their final seal of approval ahead of the 19th edition of the IPL. It is interesting to note that the KSCA is making several changes to the stadium, widely renovating it. The board has…

Read More

16

Mar

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Bruno Fernandes breaks Manchester United’s assists record with stellar showing against Aston Villa

MANCHESTER: Manchester United got back to winning ways as life under Michael Carrick continued to get better for the Red Devils. It is worth noting that United took on Aston Villa at Old Trafford on March 15, and the clash saw United register a 3-1 victory as goals from Casemiro, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Sesko lit the stadium on fire.  However, with the win secured, the sights were set upon Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes. In what is an exceptional season for the Portuguese maestro, Bruno went on to provide his 16th assist in the league for the 2025/26 season, breaking…

Read More

16

Mar

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Nahid Rana loses temper, abuses Pakistan batter after dismissing him in third ODI | Watch

Mirpur: The third and final ODI of the series between Pakistan and Bangladesh saw the two sides lock horns at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. The clash saw Bangladesh register an emphatic victory, defeating Pakistan and clinching the three-game series.  However, one of the most talked-about moments from the game came from Bangladesh bowler Nahid Rana. In the second over of Pakistan’s batting innings, Nahid Rana dismissed Maaz Sadaqat on a score of six runs in five deliveries. Shortly after dismissing him, Rana was captured abusing the Pakistan batter as he walked back to the pavilion. As for…

Read More

16

Mar

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Pakistan lodges official complaint against Bangladesh over controversial review in third ODI

Mirpur: Bangladesh registered an emphatic victory over Pakistan in the third ODI, clinching the series between the two sides. The two sides locked horns at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, and while Bangladesh managed to register a win, the clash saw another controversial moment grab the headlines instead.  It is worth noting that Pakistan Cricket is looking to lodge an official complaint against Bangladesh Cricket over a controversial review call on the penultimate ball of the third ODI. According to ESPNcricinfo, Pakistan Cricket has lodged a complaint on the basis that Bangladesh took the review after a replay…

Read More

16

Mar

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

‘Their net run rate was not that good’: Suresh Raina reflects on KKR’s batting order ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League). The marquee tournament is all set to kick off on March 28, and ahead of the new season, former India cricketer Suresh Rain came forward and gave his take on the potential batting order that three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders could play with in the season.  Raina urged KKR to promote star batter Rinku Singh up the order as the middle order struggled to deliver for the side last season, according to the former India batter.  "Last season, their net run rate was not…

Read More

16

Mar

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

‘Great opportunity for us’: Shubman Gill lays out India’s ‘ultimate’ 2027 ODI World Cup goal

New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) annual awards saw the board felicitate a plethora of players for their contributions to Indian cricket. From Smriti Mandhana being named the women’s cricketer of the year to both the World Cup-winning sides being honoured at the ceremony, the Indian men’s team’s ODI and Test captain, Shubman Gill, came forward and laid out the Men in Blue’s ODI World Cup goal. It is interesting to note that after their heartbreak in the 2023 ODI World Cup, the Indian team will have their sights set on the 2027 ODI World…

Read More

16

Mar

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Ish Sodhi ruled out remainder of South Africa series with broken thumb

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: With New Zealand and South Africa kicking off their five-game T20I series, and the Proteas registering a comfortable win on foreign soil, the Black Caps have been hit with yet another roadblock as star spinner Ish Sodhi has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20I series with a broken thumb. It is worth noting that Sodhi injured himself after he was struck while bowling at training ahead of the opening match in Mount Maunganui, and after scans revealed a broken thumb, the star man will require at least four weeks of rehab before he can make…

Read More

15

Mar

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Pakistan’s 15-year wait to win ODI series in Bangladesh continues, Salman Agha’s fighting ton goes in vain

Dhaka: Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 11 runs in the third and final ODI to win their second consecutive series in the format against them. Both teams played superbly as the crowd at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka witnessed a thriller with Pakistan coming back from the dumps and almost chasing down the target of 291 runs. Salman Ali Agha was the reason for that as he scored a century. But the hosts prevailed in the thriller in the end, even as Pakistan skipper Shaheen Afridi's efforts also went in vain. With this loss, Pakistan continue to wait to register…

Read More

15

Mar

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

India is going to win more ICC trophies in the coming years, says Sanju Samson

New Delhi: India opener Sanju Samson has predicted that the Indian cricket team will win more ICC trophies in the upcoming years. He was part of India's T20 World Cup triumph earlier this month and also won the player of the tournament award, for scoring 321 runs with three fifties that came in back-to-back matches against the West Indies, England and New Zealand.  Moreover, apart from the Men's ODI World Cup and Women's T20 World Cup, India hold all the recent trophies across different categories. India are the reigning champion of the U19 Women's World Cup, U19 Men's World Cup,…

Read More

15

Mar

By The Press Editor

0 Comments

Sports

Spain vs Argentina Finalissima 2026 cancelled due to Middle East conflict, UEFA confirms

New Delhi: The 2026 edition of the Finalissima between Spain and Argentina has been cancelled due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The clash was scheduled to be played in Qatar on March 27 but the current political situation in the region led to the cancellation of the encounter. Spain were the UEFA Euro 2024 winners while Argentina had won the Copa America the same year. They were set to face off for the trophy in Doha later this month in a match that would've pitted Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi for the first time. But the US-Israel strikes on…

Read More