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New Delhi, March 25 A majority of IPL captains on Wednesday expressed their reservations about the Impact Player rule, which has divided opinions since its introduction in 2023.In 2024, the BCCI had extended the Impact Player in the IPL until at least 2027. Yet, the strategic rule continues to...

Christchurch, March 25 – Wicketkeeper batter Connor Esterhuizen's half-century, followed by a brilliant performance from the bowlers, helped South Africa secure a 33-run victory over New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I, clinching the five-game series 3-2 at the Hagley Oval on Wednesday...

New Delhi, March 25 – Jasprit Bumrah, India's leading fast bowler, has reportedly joined the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru as part of a structured workload management program ahead of the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season...

New Delhi, March 25 India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that winning the ODI World Cup at home last year gave the team the much-needed confidence and self-belief to win more titles anywhere in the world.India defeated South Africa in Navi Mumbai to win their maiden ICC...

New Delhi, March 25 India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that winning the ODI World Cup at home last year gave the team much-needed confidence and self-belief to win more titles anywhere in the world.India defeated South Africa in Navi Mumbai to win their maiden ICC title...

New Delhi, March 25: With a revamped squad and valuable lessons learned, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has outlined the franchise's evolution heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, stating that having reached the playoffs twice is "not good enough" as the team now...

In New Delhi, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that her team’s victory in last year's home Women’s ODI World Cup has given them the confidence to succeed in any major event globally, adding that preparations were in full swing for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, to be held from June 12 to...

Chandigarh, March 25: The Punjab Kings have received a timely boost ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League, with Australian duo Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joining the squad in Mohali.The pair linked up with their teammates at the New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, where...

New Delhi, March 25 – Aryaman Vikram Birla will become the new chairman of Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group and Times Internet Limited acquired the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League champions for ₹16,660 crore.Bolt...

Mumbai, March 25 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has invested ₹2 crore in Proxgy, one of the country's fastest-growing innovation-led "Make in India" product and technology companies.With this investment, Parag joins a growing group of cricketers backing Proxgy, including Kolkata Knight...

New Delhi, March 25 Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes Rishabh Pant should bat at No. 3 to maximize his impact, and also urged the aggressive wicketkeeper-batter to control his high-risk approach and aim for consistency in the upcoming IPL.Pant shifted his batting position...

Christchurch, March 25 – A brilliant all-round performance, led by Amelia Kerr's 105-run innings and a two-wicket haul, guided New Zealand to a commanding 92-run victory over South Africa in the fifth WT20I at Hagley Oval, securing the five-game series 4-1.Batting first, with Amelia scoring...

Kolkata, March 24 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have decided to retire jersey number 12 as a tribute to the legendary all-rounder Andre Russell, the West Indian star they have lovingly designated as the Eternal Knight, for his outstanding service to the Indian Premier League (IPL) side.The...

On March 24, Bengaluru, a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) acquired 100% equity stake in the IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, from its current owner, United Spirits Limited, for a staggering $1.78 billion (approximately ₹16,706 crore).Other parties involved in the...

New Delhi, March 24 – A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group and the Times of India Group has acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), for approximately $1.78 billion (₹16,725 crore), a news report claimed on Tuesday.Bolt...

New Delhi, March 24 United Spirits Ltd (USL) announced on Tuesday the sale of the IPL franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), in a ₹16,660 crore all-cash deal to a consortium of Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone.In a regulatory filing, USL said...

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...

Mumbai, March 24 The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Tuesday the launch of "Mumbai Fast," a dedicated talent scouting program aimed at identifying and nurturing promising fast bowlers across its jurisdiction.The talent scouting will take place between March 30 and April 8, and...

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...

Kolkata, March 24: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.Rinku Singh has been a key performer for KKR with his explosive batting and sharp fielding. The 28-year-old brings...