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Mumbai, April 11 After a slow start to their Indian Premier League campaign, Mumbai Indians will be eager to capitalize on their return to home turf when they face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru here on Sunday.For the first time in 13 seasons, MI started an IPL season with a...

Mullanpur, April 10 A determined Punjab Kings will take on the star-studded but inconsistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday.Considering their start to the season, PBKS must be disappointed about sharing a point with KKR in their last game due to rain.Led by...

Kolkata, April 9 Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League due to injury, his franchise Lucknow Super Giants said on Thursday.Hasaranga is still recovering from a persistent hamstring injury sustained in February.LSG is expected to...

Chennai, April 9 – Indian cricket lost one of its oldest and most respected figures on Thursday with the passing of C. D. Gopinath at the age of 96. He was the last surviving member of the Indian team that achieved the country's first-ever Test victory, following the death of Datta Gaekwad...

New Delhi, April 9 – Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, currently playing for the Gujarat Titans in the 2026 IPL, has expressed doubts about his participation in the upcoming one-off Test match against India in June, saying that the demands of red-ball cricket could put his long-term career at...

New Delhi, April 8 – Lucy Hamilton described her journey to a central contract as a “rollercoaster,” capping a whirlwind rise that has transformed her from a domestic hopeful into an all-format international in less than a year.Only months ago, the 19-year-old pacer was mapping out a routine...

Bangalore, April 5 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and chose to bowl first against defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their IPL 2026 match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.RCB will be aiming to achieve a second consecutive win, while CSK...

Bengaluru, April 4 Wicketkeeper batsman Jitesh Sharma said on Saturday that being the vice-captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the overall leadership experience has added a certain edge to his game.Jitesh was a vital part of RCB's success when they won their maiden IPL title in 2025...

New Delhi, April 4 – Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians in the absence of Hardik Pandya. Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first in the first double-header match of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.Both teams are playing their first afternoon match of the...

New Delhi, April 3 Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jaywardene on Friday backed young Afghan mystery spinner Allah Ghazanfar, saying having a bowler with his unique abilities gives the team an advantage in all conditions.The 20-year-old came under scrutiny after leaking 51 runs in Mumbai's...

Kolkata, April 3 – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane motivated the players after the three-time champions suffered a 65-run loss against the 2016 winners, Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens on Thursday.Despite the second consecutive...

New Delhi, March 31 – Despite a disappointing Ashes campaign at home, Australia’s team management has thrown its full support behind Cameron Green, with head coach Andrew McDonald emphasizing that the all-rounder remains central to the nation’s long-term Test plans.Green struggled to make an...

Mullanpur, March 30 Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden has praised captain Shubman Gill for his growth as a batter and leader, saying the India star's clarity of thought and modern-day confidence have shaped his evolution at the highest level.GT will face Punjab Kings in their IPL...

New Delhi, March 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for winning the Ranji Trophy title for the first time and expressed hope that this winning streak of sports persons in the region continues in the future.Addressing his monthly radio broadcast...

New Delhi, March 29 New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy made an immediate impact on his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but remained grounded about his place in the star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) setup, reiterating that his primary role is to support and step into Josh...

Guwahati, March 29 Sanju Samson is set for an emotional clash against Rajasthan Royals, the team he led and shaped for over a decade, as he turns out for Chennai Super Kings, while Ravindra Jadeja will also face his former franchise, adding a poignant subplot to the IPL match between the two...

Bengaluru, March 29 Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar said that the team has put aside the euphoria of winning the IPL last season, and the team's focus is now simply on "achieving all the necessary goals" to win another trophy this year.RCB had a resounding start to IPL 2026...

Mumbai, March 28 A strong Mumbai Indians team will begin their bid to end a five-year title drought in the Indian Premier League when they take on a weakened Kolkata Knight Riders in their tournament opener here on Sunday.It has been a while since Mumbai Indians, the joint most successful team...

Mumbai, March 28 – The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, will kick off their campaign in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) with a match against the three-time champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, aiming to add another title to their record.Mumbai Indians...

New Delhi, March 28 Mitchell Marsh has praised Rishabh Pant's leadership, saying the captain's openness to suggestions has been a key factor in the positive environment within the Lucknow Super Giants camp.LSG has two international captains in Marsh and Aiden Markram."It's about...