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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...

New Delhi, March 16 – Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal launched a scathing criticism of the national side after their defeat to Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, lost the series 2-1 after suffering an 11-run defeat in the deciding match...

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...

New Delhi, March 14 – Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad needs to address their difficulties in away matches, despite having one of the most destructive batting lineups, as they prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will begin...

New Delhi, March 13 Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Blessing Muzarabani for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026."The 6 ft 8” right-arm fast bowler has emerged as one of Zimbabwe’s leading pace bowlers in the shortest format, known for his aggressive bounce and ability to take wickets in...

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...

Patna, March 10 – Indian cricketer and son of Bihar, Ishan Kishan, received a grand welcome in Patna on Tuesday after returning from the victorious campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.The wicketkeeper-batsman arrived at Patna Airport, where he was warmly received by Bihar Sports...

Mumbai, March 10 Two days after captaining India to a T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav is slowly coming to terms with the enormity of the achievement that has placed him in the august company of Kapil Dev, M S Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, who also helped the team win ICC trophies.Shortly...

Jammu, March 9 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah hosted a dinner here on Monday in honor of the members of the Union Territory's cricket team, which recently won the Ranji Trophy for the first time in more than six decades.Abdullah, along with his Cabinet colleagues and senior...

In Barbados, the focus was on breaking a curse, while in Ahmedabad, it was about building a kingdom. Simply put, India's current dominance in the shortest format of cricket is unprecedented in cricketing history.India's 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final, securing their first-ever...