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Mar

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Irfan Pathan previews CSK’s clash with RR ahead of IPL 2026, highlights importance of Sanju Samson

New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announced the schedule for the first two weeks of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season. The season opener of the tournament will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru on March 28.  It is worth noting that inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals will take on Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on March 30. Interestingly, many eyes could be set upon the clash as it would be the return of star batter Sanju Samson. Notably, Samson was traded to Chennai Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals,…

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Mar

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‘Are you serious?’: Former selector reveals Sachin Tendulkar’s reaction after being told about replacing him

New Delhi: Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the best cricketer ever to play the sport and rightly so. He is the leading run-scorer in Tests and ODIs and played a staggering 24 years for India during his glittering career. He retired from international cricket in 2013 and it was a massive event. However, it has been revealed now that the BCCI was keen to replace him from the Indian team a year before his eventual retirement. The master blaster was going through a bad patch in 2012 and was averaging only 23.8 in nine Tests without a century to his name.…

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Mar

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Suryakumar Yadav reveals prize money trick from fielding coach to improve India’s catching in T20 World Cup

New Delhi: India were always the favourites to win the T20 World Cup this year as they had not lost a single bilateral series in the last two years in the lead-up to the mega event. But their fielding was below par, and midway through the tournament, their catching efficiency was the worst among the top teams. While the numbers didn't change much even after the World Cup concluded, the Indian players took some mindboggling catches that turned crucial matches in their favour. Then what changed suddenly? India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that the fielding coach T Dilip introduced…

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Mar

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BCCI to honour Rahul Dravid with lifetime achievement award, Shubman Gill to be named Cricketer of the Year

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Rahul Dravid will be conferred with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award at the BCCI's annual Naman Awards, scheduled to take place in New Delhi on March 15 (Sunday). Along with him, India's Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, will also be named the Cricketer of the Year award. The Indian Express report is carrying the information related to these awards, even as Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre will also be recognised for his performances with the Lala Amarnath award for the best all-rounder in domestic limited-overs cricket. Notably, Mhatre also led the India U19 team to…

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Mar

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Hardik Pandya in trouble? Complaint filed against India all-rounder for ‘insulting’ national flag

Pune: India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is in legal trouble after a Pune-based lawyer has accused him of disrespecting the national flag while celebrating India's triumph in the T20 World Cup 2026. The name of the complainant is Wajid Khan, who has urged the police to register an FIR over the alleged incident.  The lawyer has alleged that Pandya had wrapped India's flag around himself while celebrating on the field with his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma after India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He also pointed out that the cricketer was…

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Mar

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When will Team India play their next T20I series after T20 World Cup triumph?

New Delhi: Team India created history last week, becoming the first team to win the T20 World Cup three times. They defeated New Zealand in the final by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, staying true to their attacking brand of cricket. Suryakumar Yadav and his team crossed the 250-run mark thrice in their last four matches of the World Cup, showcasing their true batting prowess. With the T20 World Cup done and dusted now, the focus firmly shifts to the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to commence on March 28. But when is India's…

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Mar

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The Hundred auction 2026 live: When and where to watch the event live on TV and online in India?

London: London's Piccadilly Lights witnessed history in the first-ever Women's Hundred auction on March 11 (Wednesday). The same venue will also host the first-ever Men's Hundred auction today as over 240 players are set to go under the hammer with each team having 2.05 million GBP in their purse. However, some of their purse has already been deducted due to direct signings and retentions. Teams are allowed a maximum squad size of 18 players, with up to four overseas players permitted in the final squad. The auction pool has been divided into three categories - Hero Players, Ranked Players and Nominated…

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Mar

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‘MS Dhoni never said to drop Yuvi’: Former India selector debunks rumours around selection meeting

New Delhi: MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh were great friends during their playing days. The duo stitched some memorable partnerships for India that turned the game in the team's favour as well. But as their careers progressed, tensions emerged, more so, due to Yuvraj's father, Yograj Singh, publicly criticising Dhoni, holding him responsible for his son’s exclusion from the national team.  This created a public perception that there was a rift between the two superstar players despite their massive contributions to Indian cricket. However, former India chief selector Sandeep Patil has debunked all the rumours, clearing that Dhoni never asked the selectors…

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Mar

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IPL 2026 schedule: 3 matches to look forward to from the first 20 fixtures of season

New Delhi: The schedule for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was finally announced today, with the season commencing on March 28. However, the schedule has only been confirmed for the first two weeks with the BCCI waiting for the election dates in several states to be announced. Nevertheless, a few of the matches among the 20 fixtures announced today are really exciting as they will attract a lot of fans not only to the stadiums but also to the television sets. Here's the list of three matches to look forward to from the IPL 2026 schedule:…

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Mar

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Sitanshu Kotak opens up on Shivam Dube’s bowling prowess and game plan after India’s World Cup victory

New Delhi: The Indian team was undoubtedly the best in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India lost just one game and went on to defeat New Zealand in the summit clash of the tournament to lift the title for the third time in their history.  It is worth noting that the Indian team’s clash against England in the 2nd semi-final became one of the most talked about games of the tournament. Batting first, India posted a total of 253 runs in the first innings; chasing down the target, the performances of Jacob…

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