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Jaipur, March 19 – Head coach Kumar Sangakkara addressed the players and motivated them with his words as the Rajasthan Royals began preparations for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28.Sangakkara explained his inclusive approach to coaching...

Ahmedabad, March 19 A cricket academy backed by Sachin Tendulkar, the Centre of Excellence, will open here on April 10, promising a team of former Indian players as mentors and world-class training facilities for aspirants aged 5 and above.The SRT10 Altevol Centre of Excellence Cricket Academy...

Delhi, March 19 – Delhi Capitals have appointed former Irish all-rounder John Mooney as their new fielding coach ahead of the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), which will begin on March 28.He will join an experienced coaching staff at Delhi Capitals, including Hemang Badani as head...

Kolkata, March 18 Kolkata Knight Riders' new head coach Abhishek Nayar on Wednesday termed the arrival of Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani as a "blessing in disguise," as the franchise looks to regroup after a forgettable last season and aim for a fourth IPL title.Addressing the squad during...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been appointed as the new head coach of New South Wales (NSW). The 48-year-old replaces Greg Shipperd, whose tenure ended prematurely despite having a year remaining on his contract.Haddin, whose distinguished career as a...

In Mumbai, March 17 Mahela Jayawardene, the head coach of Mumbai Indians, stated that a "much fitter and highly committed" Rohit Sharma has been actively involved in skill development leading up to the 2026 IPL.Having retired from T20Is, Rohit last played for India in the three-match ODI...

Kolkata, March 17 – Ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Vaibhav Arora is focused on developing his game and honing his skills as he prepares for the challenges ahead in the season.The 28-year-old pacer from...

Ahmedabad, March 16 – Captain Shubman Gill joined the Gujarat Titans squad on Monday as the team prepares for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with preparations in full swing at the Miraj International Cricket Stadium in Nathdwara.With the schedule for the first phase of the...

Chennai, March 16 Former England wicketkeeper-batsman James Foster was appointed as the fielding coach of Chennai Super Kings ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.Foster will join the coaching staff of Chennai Super Kings, led by former New Zealand national cricket team...

New Delhi, March 16 Former India all-rounder Roger Binny said receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the recent BCCI Awards ceremony was a moment of immense pride, calling it the culmination of a life devoted to cricket as a player, coach, and administrator."Well, I was very proud to hear...

New Delhi, March 16 – Indian cricketer Sanju Samson, who led his team to victory in the T20 World Cup, recently recounted a humorous incident from the Rajasthan Royals camp involving former head coach Rahul Dravid and 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Samson recalled Dravid's...

New Delhi, March 15 Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid said on Sunday that the country's rich cricketing potential is now translating into tangible success, with a string of victories in global tournaments reflecting the talent long present in Indian cricket.India have been on a...

New Delhi, March 15 – Sarfaraz Ahmed, the wicketkeeper-batsman who led Pakistan to victory in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy and remains the only captain to have won ICC titles at both junior and senior levels, announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday, bringing an end to a...

New Delhi, March 15 Sanju Samson possesses the ability to dominate the opposition from the very beginning of the Powerplay when he is at his best, said India head coach Gautam Gambhir.Samson delivered crucial performances towards the end of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, smashing explosive...

Lahore, March 14 Pakistan's national selectors are unhappy with the absolute authority given to white-ball head coach Mike Hesson in player selection.Selectors Aaqib Javed, Misbah ul Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Asad Shafiq held a media conference in Lahore on Saturday and made it clear that they...

Wellington, March 13 New Zealand men's team assistant coaches Jacob Oram and Luke Ronchi have been granted leave by the country's cricket board (NZC) to miss the upcoming T20I series against South Africa and instead take up coaching assignments with Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League...

New Delhi, March 12 – India head coach Gautam Gambhir offered prayers at the Gurudwara Shri Rakab Ganj Sahib on Thursday to express gratitude after India’s successful campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.India clinched the title with a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the...

New Delhi, March 12 – At the inaugural Women’s Hundred auction, where record-breaking sums were exchanged and the spotlight was firmly on players, MI London head coach Lisa Keightley stood out for a different reason: she was the only woman in a coaching role.With extensive experience leading...

London, March 12 Former Australian cricketer Lisa Keightley is "disappointed" by the lack of female head coaches in the women's Hundred and hopes more will join her in the future.Keightley, who is leading MI London, was the only female head coach among the eight teams at Wednesday's historic...

Ahmedabad, March 11 Gujarat Titans have appointed former India wicketkeeper-batsman Vijay Dahiya as their new assistant coach ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, further strengthening the franchise's coaching setup.Dahiya, a respected figure in Indian cricket...