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Ishan Kishan to lead SRH if Cummins fails to recover before IPL 2026 opener

SRH are scheduled to begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28

Uniqlo announces star pacer Jasprit Bumrah as India brand ambassador

Bumrah, known for his calm demeanor and precision on the field, embodies the understated confidence that UNIQLO aims to represent through its clothing line.

Cummins to Rana: Full list of injured players and their replacements

As the tournament approaches, all franchises will be eager to resolve these fitness challenges and ensure their squads are fully prepared for the season ahead.

EQT, KKR-Temasek, Pai in race as RCB's sale price nears $2 billion: Report

Swedish private equity firm EQT and a consortium led by Manipal Group's Ranjan Pai, along with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) and Temasek, are in the race.

Couldn't get it in academics but cricket got me my 80 per cent: Suryakumar

It eluded him in academics but on the cricket field, Suryakumar Yadav has finally got his 80 per cent score. Basking in the glory of leading India to a historic defence of the T20 World Cup title just a few days ago, Suryakumar has an 80 per cent winning rate as national captain in the format. The Mumbaikar was expectedly chuffed about the numbers that he he just could not manage academically. "I feel that the percentage I tried to achieve in school and college by studying, I'm getting that today in cricket here," he quipped when asked to reflect on the success rate since taking over as T20 captain in 2024. Out of 52 games played in that period, the two-time T20 world champions have won 42 matches. "There (in school or college), I could never cross (50-60 per cent). But definitely, it feels good to hear this (80 per cent winning rate) here. Although, I don't pay much attention to stats. But nobody likes to lose in any game. I also love winning all the games," he said. Suryakumar's

New Zealand beat South Africa by 68 runs in 2nd T20, series level 1-1

Devon Conway topped all scorers with 60 as New Zealand beat South Africa by 68 runs in the second Twenty20 to level their five-match series at 1-1 on Tuesday. New Zealand made 175-6 after being sent in on a pitch which became trickier as the evening wore on. South Africa was bowled out for 107 in 15.3 overs as pacers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson shared six wickets. Batters struggled for timing on a pitch which provided variable pace and bounce and all 10 South Africa wickets fell to catches. South Africa lost its last six wickets for 40 runs and only George Linde stood against the collapse, scoring 33 from 12 balls with three fours and three sixes. Sears was New Zealand's traveling reserve at the recent T20 World Cup and took 3-14. Ferguson took 3-16, dismissing Linde to end the innings. "I thought we bowled really well up to a point and then lost our way with the bat," South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj said. "We thought the dew was going to play a large factor in terms of chan

Smriti Mandhana holds top spot in Women's ODI Rankings, Harmanpreet 7th

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur moved up to seventh even as her deputy Smriti Mandhana continued to hold on to the top spot in the latest women's ODI rankings released on Tuesday. Kaur moved up a spot to seventh after New Zealand legend Sophie Devine dropped two rungs to climb down to ninth. Jemimah Rodrigues remained static on 12th. New Zealand batter Maddy Green's fine knock of 94 in the final match of their ICC Women's Championship series against Zimbabwe has helped her make notable progress in the rankings. The 33-year-old's 73-ball knock in Dunedin contributed to her side's massive 200-run victory that completed a 3-0 series victory while helping her move up five places to 17th position among batters with a career-best 610 rating points. All-rounder Amelia Kerr, who won the Player of the Match award in the final ODI with an all-round effort of 80 and five for 22, also captured the Player of the Series award while advancing from 21st to joint-19th among batters, registering mor

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings SWOT analysis ahead of the new season

Notable departures included Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, as well as seasoned all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.

IPL 2026: Rohit back in action at MI training camp ahead of new season

In a video shared by the franchise, the former India captain looked in good touch, playing aggressive pull shots during practice sessions.

IPL 2026: Harshit Rana to miss majority of KKR season after knee surgery

The injury traces back to India's T20 World Cup warm-up clash against South Africa, where Rana experienced discomfort after bowling just one over.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav eyes history, targets Chris Gayle's 175-run record

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wants to go past the iconic 175 not out scored by Chris Gayle for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013.

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians SWOT analysis, key insights ahead of new season

With former MI captain Rohit Sharma still part of the squad, MI effectively reinforced their opening combination without overspending.

IPL 2026: Chinnaswamy Stadium gets government nod to host RCB matches

This approval means the stadium will host the season opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28.

IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru SWOT analysis ahead of the season

Led by captain Rajat Patidar, RCB head into the season with confidence after lifting their first IPL trophy in 2025.

Mumbai Indians start IPL 2026 pre-season camp under coach Jayawardene

The session was overseen by head coach Mahela Jayawardene, who worked alongside bowling coaches Paras Mhambrey and Lasith Malinga, as well as fielding coach Carl Hopkinson.

We were so close in 2023, winning 2027 ODI WC is ultimate goal: Gill

India's ODI skipper, Shubman Gill, said on Sunday that winning the 2027 World Cup is the ultimate goal for his team, especially after coming so close to lifting the trophy in the last edition of the 50-over event. Despite their incredible 10-match winning streak, India lost in the final against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup. "Definitely, it does. That is the ultimate goal," Gill said on Star Sports during the BCCI Naman Awards when asked if he thinks about the next ODI World Cup. "We felt like we were so close last time when we were here in (the final) in India. To be able to get another crack at it in South Africa, it's going to be a great opportunity for us." "Winning a World Cup in any format for the country is the ultimate goal so obviously, that is something that sometimes runs in my mind," Gill said. Suryakumar Yadav, meanwhile, said if there was a game that he would want to replay was the 2023 ODI World Cup final, and win it. "Definitely, (the) 2023 World Cup final a

Ex cricketer Mithali Raj: Indian cricket is finally dominating world stage

Mithali Raj said her dream of seeing Indian cricket dominate the global stage is finally becoming a reality with the men's, women's and junior teams winning major world titles in recent years. In the past couple of years, the Indian men's side ended over a decade-long title drought by winning the 2024 T20 World Cup while the women's team followed it up by clinching their maiden ICC trophy-- the ODI World Cup crown last year. India's dominance extended to the junior circuit as well, with the under-19 teams also lifting world titles in recent years, reinforcing the country's status as the powerhouse. "For the longest time, I wanted Indian cricket to dominate and the time has come," Mithali said at the BCCI Naman awards. "The last two-three years, Indian cricket -- men, women and the under-19 girls or boys, they've been doing immensely well. It's a proud moment as a former cricketer to see the growth of Indian cricket." Mithali, along with former players Rahul Dravid and Roger Binny,

Dominant South Africa beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in 1st T20I match

A South Africa team with four players on debut rolled World Cup finalist New Zealand for 91 in 14.3 overs and went on to win the first Twenty20 international Sunday by seven wickets. Opener Connor Esterhuizen anchored the South Africa reply with an unbeaten 45 from 48 balls as the Proteas won with 20 balls to spare. He was supported by Dian Forrester, also on debut, who stayed with him for more than six overs and was 16 not out at the end. Esterhuizen finished the chase with a six off Kyle Jamieson from the fourth ball of the 17th over. New Zealand's spinners helped to make a fight of it and captain Mitchell Santner finished with 1-8 from his four overs on a turning pitch at Bay Oval. "I think all the plans paid off and the execution was top-notch from our bowlers," South Africa captain Keshav Maharaj said. "It was a young bowling lineup, but whatever we asked them to do, they stood up. "It was a little nervy towards the end but it showed the maturity in Connor and Dian in the way

Five reasons why fans can't wait for the IPL 2026 season to begin

From blockbuster player moves to legendary returns and defending champions looking to prove a point, there is no shortage of reasons for fans to be excited.

Strict guidelines for IPL teams: Why teams can't practice on used pitches?

According to the guidelines, teams will not be allowed to train on nets or practice pitches that were previously used by another franchise during their allocated practice session.