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New Delhi, March 23 – Regular captain Gerhard Erasmus is set to relinquish leadership duties for Namibia, with all-rounder JJ Smit appointed captain for the upcoming month's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series, which will be hosted in Windhoek and feature Oman and Scotland.The...

Kolkata, March 22 – Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Vidarbha's tall, left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India pacer Akash Deep, who has been ruled out of the competition due to a stress reaction in his lower back.Dubey was signed by...

New Delhi, March 21 – Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa said he expects MS Dhoni’s 2026 IPL to be his final year playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), adding that the five-time champions should focus on retaining Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain instead of replacing him with Sanju Samson.At...

Bengaluru, March 21 – As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title, their former captain and star batter Virat Kohli has warned the team of the challenging times ahead in the 19th edition of the competition, which will begin on March 28.RCB...

New Delhi, March 21 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant, franchise principal owner and chairman Sanjiv Goenka, and several other squad members offered prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). The 19th edition of the tournament is...

Kolkata, March 20 Despite making significant changes to their squad after a disappointing title defense in 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders have retained faith in captain Ajinkya Rahane, who said on Friday that he is embracing the responsibility with calmness and positivity.Rahane, who topped KKR’s...

Chandigarh, March 20 With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 just around the corner, Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh shared their excitement and plans for the season. Speaking at a grand event in Mohali on Friday, to unveil the team’s new jersey, the duo...

Lucknow, March 20 Bowling was the weak link for the Lucknow Super Giants in the last IPL season, but the addition of Bharat Arun to the support staff has helped the franchise strengthen that department, says captain Rishabh Pant.Pant is looking for improved performance in IPL 2026 after a...

New Delhi, March 19 New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will miss the first seven league games for his IPL franchise, Punjab Kings, to spend time at home following the birth of his first child.Ferguson had taken a paternity leave midway through the T20 World Cup before rejoining New...

New Delhi, March 19 Delhi Capitals announced on Thursday the appointment of former Ireland all-rounder John Mooney as their fielding coach for the IPL, which begins on March 28.The 44-year-old, who became the first Irish cricketer to be part of an IPL franchise's coaching staff, will join head...

Jaipur, March 19 – Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach Kumar Sangakkara stated that the franchise had focused on strengthening several aspects of the team before the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, including improving batting depth and increasing options in the spin bowling department.RR...

Jaipur, March 19 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag said on Thursday that Sanju Samson's absence cannot be filled in their team, comparing the challenge to replacing stalwarts like Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli.Sanju, who led the Royals from 2021 to 2025, was traded to Chennai Super Kings in a...

New Delhi, March 19 – Former cricketer Ahmed Shehzad has strongly criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), calling it a weak board and blaming it for giving too much power to a small group of people, which he believes has hurt the team's performance.Pakistan has failed to reach the...

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...

Hyderabad, March 18 – Wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for the initial matches of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), taking over from Australian legend Pat Cummins, who is still recovering from a back injury, the franchise announced on Wednesday.SRH has...

New Delhi, March 18 – England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has expressed hope that the T20 World Cup semi-final loss to India was not the end of his international career, although he acknowledged that there are no guarantees regarding selection for England's upcoming white-ball series in...

New Delhi, March 18 Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has given the all-clear for Marco Jansen to join the IPL late, considering that the South African all-rounder was among the last group of players who departed from India late after the T20 World Cup due to logistical issues.South...

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...

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...

New Delhi, March 16 – Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya to replicate his match-winning form from this year's Men's T20 World Cup as the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions aim to end a trophy drought.MI will kick off their campaign...