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New Delhi, March 26 Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into more than just a cricket tournament; it embodies the intersection of talent, ambition, and opportunity. The IPL trophy has an inscription on it in Sanskrit, "Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi", which...

Kolkata, March 24 – Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time champions, appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for IPL 2026, underlining the franchise's long-term leadership plans.Rinku will assist captain Ajinkya Rahane, who has been retained as captain despite KKR's...

Kolkata, March 24 Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for IPL 2026 on Tuesday, highlighting the franchise's long-term leadership plans.Rinku will assist captain Ajinkya Rahane, who has been retained as captain despite KKR's...

New Delhi, March 23 Sri Lanka's T20I captain, Dasun Shanaka, was confirmed on Monday as a replacement for the injured England all-rounder, Sam Curran, in the Rajasthan Royals camp for IPL 2026.Shanaka will join Rajasthan Royals for INR 2 crore."Dasun Shanaka will join RR for INR 2 crore as a...

Mumbai, March 22 India all-rounder Hardik Pandya said on Sunday that he began his career as a "pure batter" and credited hard work and a willingness to go the extra mile for his rise as one of the country's most valuable cricketers.From his Ranji Trophy debut in 2013 to breaking into the...

Chennai, March 22 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) inducted former players Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into the franchise’s first-ever Hall of Fame during their Roar ’26 fan event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.The franchise unveiled the Hall of Fame to honor two of...

Chennai, March 22 Chennai Super Kings inducted former India all-rounder Suresh Raina and Australian batting legend Matthew Hayden into the franchise's first-ever Hall of Fame on Sunday.The announcement was made during the team's fan event "Roar'26" at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.Raina was...

New Delhi, March 21 The reigning world champions, India, will play two T20 International matches against Ireland on June 26 and June 28, respectively, the BCCI said on Saturday, ahead of their white-ball assignment in England.Both matches will be held in Belfast, where the Indian team will...

New Delhi, March 20 Although the ODI World Cup is still a year away, the 20-odd potential Indian players have already been identified, and the five national selectors will keep a close watch on these players during the IPL, which begins on March 28, a top BCCI source toldThe Ajit Agarkar-led...

Jaipur, March 20 Sam Curran, England's charismatic all-rounder, is set to miss the upcoming Indian Premier League season for Rajasthan Royals due to a suspected groin injury, with the franchise exploring replacement options, according to a report.Curran, who was part of England's T20 World Cup...

Jaipur, March 19 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag said on Thursday that Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be allowed to enjoy his game without any additional pressure, both on and off the field.Parag indicated that Sooryavanshi will be paired with India opener Yashasvi...

New Delhi, March 18 – Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar AB de Villiers has praised Virat Kohli as the cornerstone of the franchise, emphasizing that the Indian batting legend remains central not only for his performances but also for the energy and leadership he brings to the...

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...

New Delhi, March 17 – Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan expressed confidence that Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer can replicate his impressive form from the IPL 2025 season, highlighting the middle-order batter's proven ability in both franchise and international cricket.The team had a...

Kolkata, March 17 Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana is likely to miss a significant part of the upcoming IPL as he continues to recover from a knee surgery he underwent last month.According to a report by 'ESPNCricinfo', the BCCI has not yet set a timeline for his return.Rana, who...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 16 India's T20 World Cup-winning hero Sanju Samson said on Monday that he is eager to learn from the legendary "Captain Cool" MS Dhoni when he joins the Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League.Having spent most of his IPL career with...

Jaipur, March 16 India's teenage cricket sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, described his match-winning century against England in the Under-19 World Cup final as one of the most "special" innings of his burgeoning career, a memorable performance that played a decisive role in India winning the...

New Delhi, March 15 – Sanju Samson, India's Player of the Tournament in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup triumph, said that he still wakes up each morning struggling to believe that the team won the trophy on home soil, but is certain that the country's talent pipeline means more days of winning...

Mumbai, March 15 The men's tournament of the T20 Mumbai League, comprising eight teams, will be held after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League.The tournament will also feature the inaugural women's league of three teams, running concurrently.The tournament, which saw the rise of...