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New Delhi, March 19 Ashutosh Sharma doesn't feel the pressure of performing on a grand stage like the IPL and remains focused on finishing more games for Delhi Capitals in 2026 than the previous season.In his first season for DC, Impact Player Ashutosh began the tournament with a bang...

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 – 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...

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...

Jammu, March 17: The Samvedna Club today unveiled jerseys for the upcoming Jammu Veteran League Anti-Drug Cricket Tournament at the M.A. Stadium. The distinguished guests included Brijesh Sharma and Ajay Sharma. The tournament, which will take place from March 18–31, aims to discourage youth...

Dubai, March 16 Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting hailed India as the strongest T20I side ever assembled after their latest T20 World Cup triumph, saying the team's depth, experience, and consistency underline its remarkable record in white-ball cricket.India defeated New Zealand by 96...

New Delhi, March 16 – Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hailed India as the greatest white-ball team ever assembled after they became the first men's side to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title with an emphatic 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi...

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, whose performances fueled India's recent T20 World Cup triumph, asserted on Sunday that the country is poised to dominate global cricket for years to come.Speaking on the sidelines of the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 in the capital, Samson also likened his...

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...

Mumbai, March 14 Former captain Rohit Sharma expressed hope on Saturday that India's men's and women's teams will build on their recent success in winning the T20 and 50-over World Cups, respectively, and will continue to bring glory to the country in the future.India has recorded a string of...

Lahore, March 14 Aaqib Javed, a senior selector for Pakistan cricket and former fast bowler, said on Saturday that fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah possesses a unique bowling action that prevents batsmen from settling into a rhythm, but he oddly compared Bumrah with Usman Tariq, the mystery spinner...

New Delhi, March 14 Rishabh Singh's brilliant, unbeaten century led North Zone to a commanding nine-wicket victory over West Zone in the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy at the Roshanara Cricket Club here on Saturday, during the Golden Jubilee edition of the Sports Journalists Federation...

Mumbai, March 14: Following India's victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Jay Shah visited the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple with the trophy on Saturday.India defeated New Zealand by 96...

Alappuzha (Kerala), March 13 CPI(M) rebel leader G Sudhakaran said on Friday that those calling him a "traitor" are actually betraying the party themselves.He was responding to reporters here a day after announcing his decision to contest the upcoming Assembly election as an independent...

New Delhi, March 13 BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla downplayed the acquisition of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds during The Hundred auction on Friday, saying the development in an "overseas league" is beyond the board's purview.Sunrisers Leeds, owned by Chennai-based media...

New Delhi, March 12: India's left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh stated that the team's focus on process and self-belief was key to their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup victory on home soil, adding that the squad has set its sights on winning multiple trophies in the coming decade.With a 96-run...

Ahmedabad, March 12 India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said he enjoys taking on responsibility in high-pressure situations and described the T20 World Cup victory as one of the most rewarding of his career.Bumrah played a crucial role, taking four wickets as India defeated New Zealand by 96...

Mumbai, March 11 – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday the schedule for the first phase of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will be held from March 28 to April 12, 2026."Given that three states are scheduled to hold State Assembly elections...

New Delhi, March 11 – India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited the team's culture and unwavering belief in Abhishek Sharma's potential for their successful 2026 Men's T20 World Cup campaign, despite a challenging start.Abhishek, the top-ranked T20I batter, struggled initially, scoring just...