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Rohit Sharma hopes India build on recent men's and women's WC wins

Former captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday hoped that India's men's and women's teams will build on their momentum of winning T20 and 50-over World Cup respectively, and will fetch more laurels to the country in future. India have recorded a string of wins in ICC events from the time Rohit led the team to T20 World Cup win in 2024. It was followed by the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side recording their maiden title win in Women's ODI World Cup in 2025, a year in which the women's U-19 team also clinched the global T20 title. India began 2026, bagging the U-19 ODI World Cup for a record sixth time whereas the Suryakumar Yadav-led seniors became the first to win the T20 World Cup for a record third time last Sunday. "I am very happy and very proud to see what we have been seeing for the last couple of years now," Rohit, the face of the T20 Mumbai League, said during the announcement of the fourth edition for men and inaugural iteration for women here. "To come out with flying colours and achie

KKR was wrong to let Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt leave: Anil Kumble

Kolkata Knight Riders "took the wrong decision" by letting Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt leave after their title-winning campaign in 2024, and unless the three-time IPL champions understand the importance of retaining key players, they cannot be considered serious title contenders, cautioned the legendary Anil Kumble. Iyer exited KKR to join Punjab Kings, whom he led to their first appearance in the IPL final in nearly a decade in the last edition, while Phil Salt -- another vital cog in KKR's success in 2024 -- moved to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he played an impactful role in the franchise's maiden title win last year. "Two years ago, KKR won the IPL and lifted their third trophy. Two important cogs in that wheel were Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt. Both played crucial roles in helping them win but KKR let both of them go," Kumble noted in a JioHotstar release. "There is no consistency from them in terms of player retention. KKR took the wrong decision by letting Shreyas Iyer and

Why was Bangladesh not at fault in running Agha out? What the ICC rules say

The run-out immediately sparked debate about the "spirit of cricket" on social media with skipper Salman explaining his reaction to the dismissal later on as well.

CSK won't be using Rajinikanth's film songs in IPL 2026; Here's why

According to the petition, certain background tracks and dialogues were used by CSK on social media without obtaining proper permission from the rights holders.

Final batch of SA, WI players leave India amid West Asia Conflict

The last batch of South African and West Indian players stranded in India after the T20 World Cup have departed, the ICC announced on Thursday, ending a crisis caused by the closure of Gulf air space in the wake of the raging West Asia conflict. The ongoing war threw travel plans into disarray, leaving the South African and West Indies teams stranded in Kolkata due to closure of air space and airports at major transit points like Dubai. The West Indies and South Africa played their final T20 World Cup matches in Kolkata on March 1 and March 4 respectively. While nine West Indies players had left earlier this week, the remaining 16 were booked on commercial flights. A 29-member Proteas contingent has also departed. "Within the past 24 hours, South Africa's remaining 29 members and the West Indies' final 16 members have departed on flights to their respective homelands, bringing to a close a complex operation that has taken place under exceptionally challenging global travel ...

Shubman Gill set to be named Cricketer of the Year at BCCI annual gala

India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is set to be named Cricketer of the Year at the BCCI's annual awards to be held here on March 15. The 26-year-old, who was not picked in the T20 side that defended the World Cup crown last month, enjoyed a stellar run in the other two formats. He amassed 983 runs in Tests, including a whopping 754 in the drawn away series against England in 2025, at average of over 70. His ODI runs tally stood at 490, including 188 runs during India's title-winning Champions Trophy campaign . Overall, Gill accumulated 1,764 runs across formats at an average of 49, dotted with seven centuries and three fifties. Although his T20 International form was not particularly impressive, he was in tremendous form during the IPL, scoring 650 runs for Gujarat Titans at an average of 50. Former India head coach Rahul Dravid is set to be honored with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award for his monumental contribution to Indian cricket, including guiding the te

IPL 2026: LSG full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

LSG will start their IPL 2026 campaign at home against Delhi Capitals on April 1 in Lucknow. They then travel to Hyderabad to face Sunrisers Hyderabad, take on KKR, and return home to face GT.

IPL 2026: KKR full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

KKR secured marquee players including Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, and Finn Allen, while also signing West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell to fill the gap left by Andre Russell.

IPL 2026: GT full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

Prior to the auction, GT retained key players such as Rashid Khan for ₹18 crore and captain Shubman Gill for ₹16.5 crore, along with star wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler.

IPL 2026: SRH full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

Ahead of the 2026 edition, SRH have made several squad decisions during the retention and trade window.

IPL 2026: Expert panel to inspect Chinnaswamy stadium on March 13

The KSCA has undertaken extensive renovations at the stadium, including adding multiple new entry gates, widening existing ones, and improving peripheral infrastructure.

IPL 2026: RCB full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

RCB enter the new season on the back of a historic triumph, having secured their first-ever IPL title in 2025.

Javon Searles, Griffith and Rathod suspended over Bim10 corruption case

The charges were issued jointly by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) under their respective anti-corruption regulations.

RCB vs SRH set to open IPL 2026 as BCCI releases phase one fixtures

The first block of IPL 2026 fixtures will be played across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad

FIFA chief Infantino congratulates Jay Shah after T20 WC 2026 success

The global football chief praised the tournament's management and also extended his greetings to the India national cricket team after their historic triumph in the final.

How Sachin Tendulkar is still shaping India's next-gen stars as mentor

From helping a struggling Sanju Samson rediscover belief to advising Shubman Gill ahead of a crucial overseas tour, Tendulkar's presence still resonates strongly within the Indian cricket ecosystem.

Big conversations with Sachin sir helped me: Sanju Samson after T20 WC win

Sanju Samson on Sunday attributed his phenomenal success in the business end of India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign to his "big conversations" with Sachin Tendulkar, saying he had been in constant touch with the batting great for last two months. Samson was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for his explosive knocks in the last three matches of the event, including the semifinal against England and the final against New Zealand. "For the last couple of months, I have been in constant contact with Sachin sir. I reached out to him and had big big conversations with him. Getting a guidance from someone like him, what more can you ask for? "I am very grateful for everyone who supported me," Samson said India's 96-run win in the title clash in which he top-scored with a scintillating 89. Samson, who was struggling prior to the World Cup, added, "Feels like a dream. Very happy and grateful. Out of words, out of emotions. "To be honest, it started one-two years before. When I wa

He's a national treasure: Suryakumar hails Jasprit Bumrah after T20 WC win

India's triumphant captain Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday called Jasprit Bumrah a "national treasure", coming up with the most appropriate superlative for the talismanic pacer after his incredible bowling in the T20 World Cup. With their 96-run victory over New Zealand in the summit showdown here, Suryakumar's men became the first men's international team to win successive World T20 titles and also the first to claim the trophy on home turf. "Bumrah is a once-in a generation bowler. I can call him a national treasure. He knows how it needs to be done, he is the best in the business," Suryakumar said at the post-match presentation ceremony. In the title clash, Bumrah ended with exceptional figures of 4/15 in four overs to help India bowl out New Zealand for 159 after the home team batters fired in unison to post an imposing 255 for five. "I think it'll take a little bit of time but definitely very happy. Been a long journey. Started post the 2024 World Cup. Jay Shah, Rohit bhai, they al

NZ skipper Mitchell Santner hails 'Great' Indian team after T20 WC defeat

New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said his underdog team was outplayed by a great side in the T20 World Cup final after India notched a massive 96-run win to defend the trophy here on Sunday. India became the first team to win three world titles in the shortest format after securing the trophy earlier in 2007 and 2024. "Obviously, tonight, we were outplayed by a great team in front of a great crowd," Santner said in the post-match presentation. Santner won the toss and put India in to bat. The home side raced to a record 255/5 in their 20 overs before bowling out the Black Caps for 159. "It was a pretty good wicket throughout. Had we got a couple of wickets in powerplay and kept India's total to 220, it could have been a good chase," Santner rued. "Losing a series of finals isn't ideal. India is always a challenge. We were underdogs," he added. Santner, who walked in to a rousing applause from the large crowd here, congratulated India for a domineering campaign. "...credit to

My accountability is to those 30 people in dressing room: Gautam Gambhir

India head coach Gautam Gambhir stated on Sunday that he is only accountable to the people in the dressing room, and dedicated India's successful T20 World Cup tile defence to stalwarts Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. With their 96-run shellacking of New Zealand in the summit showdown here, India became the first team to win three T20 World Cups (2007, 2024, 2026), the first to defend their title and also the first to do so at home. "My accountability is not for people on Social Media. My accountability is to those 30 people in that change room," Gambhir said during the post-match press conference. "A coach is as good as his team. Players made me the coach I am," Gambhir added. But even in the hour of his glory, Gambhir did not forget Dravid, who guided the team to triumph in 2024, and Laxman, the current head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence. "I would dedicate this trophy to Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. To Rahul bhai for putting Indian team in a place and Laxman for creating pipelin