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It's a 50-50 thing still: Rishabh Pant on opening through entire IPL
In 23 games that he has opened across all T20s, Pant's strike-rate has been 159 with a century and five fifties.
 "It's a 50-50 thing still: Rishabh Pant on opening through entire IPL")
Batting at number four gave me confidence: Rizvi after winning knock vs LSG
Young Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi grabbed the the opportunity to bat at number four with both hands and said his only focus now is to maintain the consistency going forward in the IPL.
 "Batting at number four gave me confidence: Rizvi after winning knock vs LSG")
Mumbai metropolitan region to get massive 1 lakh seat cricket stadium soon
Mumbai cricket chief Ajinkya Naik has met officials of the the state government to expedite the development of a one lakh capacity stadium in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
 "Mumbai metropolitan region to get massive 1 lakh seat cricket stadium soon")
SA batter Rassie Van der Dussen announces retirement from int'l cricket
The 37-year-old from Johannesburg, who hasn't turned up in national colours since March last year, payed 18 Tests, 71 ODIs and 57 T20 Internationals after making his debut in 2018 as a 29-year-old.
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IPL 2026: Sri Lanka's Thushara seeks court intervention to play for RCB
The 31-year-old, who is contracted to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, filed a case in the Colombo District Court, seeking an order directing Sri Lanka Cricket to issue the NOC.
 "IPL 2026: Sri Lanka's Thushara seeks court intervention to play for RCB")
IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen doubtful over Rishabh Pant's opener role for LSG
After LSG lost the contest by six wickets, Pant said he plans to bat in the top order this season, a move which Pietersen says will not let him enjoy his cricket as much.
 "IPL 2026: Kevin Pietersen doubtful over Rishabh Pant's opener role for LSG")
LSG vs DC HIGHLIGHTS, IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi-Stubbs century stand gives DC opening win at Ekana
On a night where bowler's had the upper hand, it was Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs who stood apart, putting up a 119*-run stand to chase down the modest total of 142 on the night.
IPL 2026 live streaming: Where to watch LSG vs DC cricket match live?
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals through their app and website
IPL 2026: LSG's Mayank Yadav absent from eleven; Nabi made to wait for DC
As Lucknow Super Giants prepared to face Delhi Capitals at the iconic Ekana Stadium, all eyes were on the young pace sensation who had been expected to make a return to the playing XI.
 "IPL 2026: LSG's Mayank Yadav absent from eleven; Nabi made to wait for DC")
IPL 2026: LSG vs DC Playing 11, live toss and match time, streaming
Both LSG and DC had almost similar fates in the last edition, as they got off to a brilliant start but a steep downfall in form in the latter half saw them finish outside the top four in the points ta
IPL 2026 LSG vs DC: Pitch report, highest score, Lucknow Stadium key stats
Lucknow Super Giants have played 21 matches in the IPL at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, out of which they have won nine matches and have been on the losing end on 11 occasions
IPL 2026 Today's Match: LSG vs DC playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups
Heading into the new season, both LSG and DC will be desperate not just for a winning start but for consistency across phases, something that eluded them last year
IPL 2026: Auqib Nabi in spotlight amid DC's pace selection dilemma
Aqib Nabi enters IPL 2026 on the back of a breakthrough domestic season, having played a central role in Jammu and Kashmir's triumphant Ranji Trophy 2025-26 campaign
India set to return to Zimbabwe after two years for three-match T20I series
his will be India's first tour of Zimbabwe since July 2024, when the two sides contested a five-match T20I series, which India won 4-1
CA announce 2026-27 men's central contracts; Maxwell, Konstas dropped
The list has been reduced from 23 players last year to 21 this year, with three available slots remaining unfilled, allowing selectors flexibility as the season progresses
Ashutosh Sharma emerges as most expensive player at MPL 2026 auction
Akshat Raghuvanshi was bought by Rewa Jaguars for Rs 13.80 lakh, Aniket Verma by Bhopal Leopards for Rs 13.20 lakh, and Shivang Kumar by Bundelkhand Bulls for Rs 13 lakh
IPL 2026: Gill blames poor batting in death overs for GT's loss vs PBKS
Gill's side, despite boasting a formidable batting line-up featuring Jos Buttler, Sai Sudharsan and Glenn Phillips, could not capitalise on a fairly good batting surface, managing only 162 for 6
IPL 2026: Parthiv Patel cites tough pitch, conditions in GT loss to PBKS
Patel also stated that the difficult pitch does not take away credit from the effort of Punjab's bowlers
IPL 2026: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer fined Rs 12 lakh for slow rate
"As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined INR 12 lakhs," stated a media release
IPL 2026: Chahal impressed by Connolly's debut innings, calls him big find
The 22-year-old Connolly announced himself in style, smashing an unbeaten 72 to guide Punjab Kings to a nervy three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans
