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Mar

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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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20

Mar

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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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Mar

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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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Mar

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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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20

Mar

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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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Mar

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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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Mar

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‘This is very important’: Irfan Pathan shares his wisdom with superstar youngster ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: The 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) is slated to kick off on March 28. Ahead of the new season, many fans would be looking forward to the performances of 14-year-old India youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Widely revered as one of the best talents around, Suryavanshi will be representing Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026.  He made his debut for Royals in the IPL 2025 and dazzled the fans with his performance, even becoming the youngest player to hit an IPL century in history. With the season for him around the corner, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan…

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Mar

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Rajasthan Royals’ probable playing XI for IPL 2026: Adam Milne IN, Nandre Burger OUT?

New Delhi: The 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) is all set to kick off on March 28, and ahead of the new season, many fans would be wondering what the probable XI of their favourite sides could look like ahead of the IPL 2026. On the same note, many would have their eyes set upon the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals.  With the announcement of Riyan Parag as the new skipper for the side, the signing of Ravindra Jadeja, and many other new players, Royals could field an interesting playing XI in the upcoming edition of the IPL. …

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Mar

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NZ vs SA 3rd T20I LIVE Score: South Africa hope for good start with the bat

Auckland: New Zealand and South Africa lock horns in the third T20I of the ongoing five-game series. The teams face off at Eden Park in Auckland. Currently, the series is on level terms, with both teams having won one game each so far, and with a win in the third T20I, the teams will look to take the advantage into the fourth T20I, hoping to seal the ongoing series in the next game itself. With New Zealand having won the toss in the third T20I, the Black Caps have opted to field first, and they will aim to limit the…

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Mar

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Delhi Capitals dealt major blow, star pacer Mitchell Starc set to miss start of IPL 2026; Check details

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 is all set to kick off on March 28; ahead of the start of the season, the various franchises have already dealt with many injuries. The likes of Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Jack Edwards, and many more have been ruled out with injuries.  Ahead of the new season, Delhi Capitals have been hit with a major blow as ace pacer Mitchell Starc will be missing the early stages of the IPL 2026. It has not been made clear exactly how many matches Starc will miss, but it could be a few games…

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