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Afghanistan-Sri Lanka multi-format series postponed amid West Asia tensions

New Delhi: With the ongoing West Asia war, the upcoming series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka has been postponed. The two sides were scheduled to take on each other in the UAE. The reason for the series being postponed has been the ongoing conflict between the USA, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.  It is interesting to note that both Afghanistan and Sri Lanka were slated to take on each other across three ODIs and three T20Is from March 13 to 25. Notably, the ACB chief executive, Naseeb Khan, came forward and revealed that they explored the option to…

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi meets Ravindra Jadeja in Rajasthan Royals’ camp ahead of IPL 2026 | Watch

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League). The 10 franchises will look to give it their all in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. Ahead of the new season, many eyes will be set upon the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals.  With the season all set to kick off on March 28, RR’s star youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi caught many headlines after he was captured meeting the franchise’s new signing Ravindra Jadeja. It is worth noting that Royals roped in Jadeja as a trade for Sanju Samson, who went to…

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‘It is absurd’: Harbhajan Singh slams Kirti Azad after his comments on India’s T20 World Cup title celebration

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Kirti Azad has been catching many headlines as of late due to his controversial comments on India’s T20 World Cup victory celebrations. It is worth noting that after India won the T20 World Cup, captain Suryakumar Yadav, alongside head coach and ICC chief Jay Shah, visited a nearby Hanuman Mandir to offer their prayers. The same caught the attention of Kirti Azad, who took to social media and slammed the Indian contingent and questioned why the trophy was not taken to a mosque, church, or gurudwara, as the victory is for each and every Indian…

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Mitchell Santner-Tom Latham to share New Zealand’s captaincy duties ahead of South Africa series

New Delhi: New Zealand is all set to host South Africa in a five-game T20I series that is slated to begin on March 15. With both sides facing each other across five T20Is, NZC (New Zealand Cricket) came forward and announced that the duo of Mitchell Santner and Tom Latham will be sharing captaincy duties in the T20I series.  It is worth noting that Santner will be leading New Zealand for the first three T20Is of the series, whereas Latham will be leading the Black Caps for the last two matches.  Interestingly, Santner and many other stars were given breaks…

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West Indies players set to travel back home on commercial flights amid West Asia tensions

New Delhi: After days of being stranded in India, CWI (Cricket West Indies) has finally arranged for the Windies’ players to travel back home through commercial flights. It is interesting to note that the players had been stranded in Kolkata ever since their exit from the T20 World Cup 2026’s Super 8 stage.  They were eliminated from the tournament on March 1, and due to the ongoing West Asia war, there were repeated delays in the ICC’s attempts to help them travel back home on chartered flights. It was confirmed by CWI that some members of the West Indies squad…

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Mar

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Bangladesh vs Pakistan Live: Where to watch ODI series live on TV and stream online in India?

Dhaka: The upcoming Pakistan tour of Bangladesh begins on March 11. After their decision to opt out of the recently concluded T20 World Cup, this will be the first time that the Bangla Tigers will be in action. ODI cricket too will return to Dhaka after a long break. Particularly in Pakistan’s case, who will play a 50-over series in Bangladesh for the first time in over a decade. Meanwhile, both sides view the contest as an early step in preparations for the Cricket World Cup 2027. Pakistan have travelled with a squad that blends established names with emerging players,…

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Rishabh Pant trains under Yuvraj Singh in Mumbai, bats with slight different technique | WATCH

Mumbai: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has begun his training ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign, slated to begin on March 28. In a viral video, the southpaw was spotted training under former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai. Their collaboration has already gained significant traction on social media after a training clip surfaced showing the keeper-batter facing deliveries while the 2011 World Cup hero observes closely from the umpire’s position. During the session, Pant was seen adopting a slightly open stance against left-arm bowlers, a change that appears designed…

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Hardik Pandya joins MS Dhoni, behind Rohit Sharma in major record list after India’s T20 World Cup triumph

Ahmedabad : India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has won nine T20 trophies so far in his career. Out of which, he won four with Mumbai Indians, one with Gujarat Titans, two T20 World Cups and two Asia Cup titles. With that, he matched the legendary MS Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu on the list of most T20 trophies won by an Indian cricketer. The trio is currently joint-second on the list, as Rohit Sharma holds the top spot, having won 11 titles.  The former India captain has won six IPL titles, which include five with Mumbai Indians and one with Deccan Chargers…

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Ishan Kishan brushes aside Kirti Azad’s criticism over temple visit with T20 World Cup trophy

Patna: After India lifted the T20 World Cup 2026, captain Suryakumar Yadav, alongside head coach and ICC chief Jay Shah, visited a nearby Hanuman Mandir to offer their prayers. That act caught the attention of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning keeper Kirti Azad, who criticised the move, stating that the World Cup belongs to every faith and taking it only to a mandir wasn’t ideal.  "Why NOT a Mosque? Why NOT a Church? Why NOT a Gurudwara?… The Trophy Belongs to 1.4 BILLION Indians of EVERY Faith — NOT ONE RELIGION'S VICTORY LAP!" Azad tweeted. The former India cricketer also pointed…

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Rinku Singh pens emotional letter for father after India’s T20 World Cup triumph

New Delhi: After India’s T20 World Cup 2026 win, Rinku Singh penned a heartfelt message for his father, Khanchand Singh, who passed away before India’s Super Eights clash against the West Indies on March 1. He was battling Stage 4 cancer and was receiving treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida but his condition deteriorated in the middle of the World Cup, requiring ventilator support. Ahead of the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai, Rinku temporarily left the Indian camp to attend to his father. He joined before the game but due to strategic changes, the Aligarh-born was dropped…

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