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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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Mar

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Sanju Samson captured chatting with MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2026 season | Watch

New Delhi: With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season all set to kick off on March 28, many would look forward to the campaign of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. The side will have the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni, and many more stars in their squad.  Ahead of the season, many eyes will be set upon new signing Sanju Samson. The star batter was traded to CSK from Rajasthan Royals as veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was traded to RR.  After many years of service to Rajasthan Royals, Samson will be representing Chennai Super Kings in the IPL…

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Mar

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BCB to look for government clearance for players’ PSL participation amid regional tensions

New Delhi: With the ongoing political dispute between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the dispute is affecting the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) as well. It is worth noting that the 10th edition of the PSL (Pakistan Super League) is all set to kick off on March 26.  Ahead of the start of the tournament, the participation of Bangladesh cricketers in the tournament has been put into question due to security concerns. It is worth noting that Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon (Lahore Qalandars), Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Tanzid Hasan Tamim (Peshawar Zalmi), and Rishad Hossain (Peshawar Zalmi) had earlier been granted NOCs…

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Mar

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‘No replacement for Sanju bhaiya’: Riyan Parag weighs in on Samson’s trade to CSK ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League). The marquee tournament will kick off on March 28, and ahead of the new season, many eyes will be set upon the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals. The side will be under the leadership of Riyan Parag in the season.  It is interesting to note that Parag was named the skipper of the side after Sanju Samson was traded to five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja, who returned to his former side.  Ahead of the new season, Parag took centre stage…

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19

Mar

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Will Yashasvi Jaiswal change batting approach after Sanju Samson’s exit? Faf du Plessis analyses

Mumbai: In a blockbuster trade deal with Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals signed Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in exchange for Sanju Samson. The keeper-batter was one of the most dependable batters in the side and also led the team to the IPL final in 2022, but his association with the franchise turned bitter in the past year, leading to a deal with CSK. The reshuffle leaves Rajasthan with questions at the top of the order. Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to open the innings alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a young talent who has shown promise but he doesn’t have enough experience…

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19

Mar

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Punjab Kings’ star pacer to miss first few games of IPL 2026, explains reason

New Delhi: Punjab Kings pacer Lockie Ferguson is expected to miss a significant portion of the first half of the IPL 2026. The New Zealand pacer delayed his arrival in India following the birth of his child and as per reports, he is expected to remain at home for a brief period before joining the Shreyas Iyer-led side for the IPL 2026. Notably, he has already confirmed his plans ahead of New Zealand’s third T20I against South Africa in Auckland. He spoke about the family commitment he currently has and added to having a few week off before travelling to…

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19

Mar

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Matheesha Pathirana likely to play KKR’s first IPL 2026 opener vs SRH; NOC to be given next week

Kolkata: Matheesha Pathirana is very likely to be available for Kolkata Knight Riders’ opening IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The pacer had earlier picked up a hamstring injury during the T20 World Cup, which ruled him out of the tournament and raised doubts over his IPL participation. However, the 23-year-old has since regained fitness and is now set to don the purple and yellow jersey. However, Pathirana is yet to receive formal clearance from SLC. Revsportz reported that those tracking his recovery indicated that approval could come between March 25 and 27, just before the tournament begins. The process…

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Mar

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Sunrisers Hyderabad’s overseas all-rounder ruled out of IPL 2026

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Jack Edwards has been ruled out of the IPL 2026. The Australia international played just one T20I match in his career, but impressed head coach Daniel Vettori and captain Pat Cummins, which resulted in Hyderabad buying him for INR 3 crore in the auction. Meanwhile, he has played 77 T20 matches in his career, scoring 853 runs at a strike rate of 121.50 and has clinched 52 wickets at an economy rate of 8.32. Meanwhile, Edwards became the second cricketer to suffer injury in the Hyderabad camp. Captain Cummins is set to miss the first few…

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Mar

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3 cricketers who can replace Nathan Ellis in CSK squad for IPL 2026

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings pacer Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the IPL 2026, owing to a hamstring injury. CEO Kasi Vishwanathan has confirmed the development, stating that they are currently in search for possible replacement. He noted Ellis’ importance, particularly for bowling in the death overs, as CSK lack a dependable option in that category, particularly after Matheesha Pathirana left the side for Kolkata Knight Riders.  With that, here are three possible options CSK can consider to replace Ellis in the forthcoming season: 3. Gerald Coetzee South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee could be a great replacement. He went…

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