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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...

Mumbai, March 30 Dismissing the never-ending speculation about his future, experienced Indian batter and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane says he is playing cricket for personal growth and not to prove a point to the naysayers.The 37-year-old Rahane had stepped down from Mumbai's...

New Delhi, March 29 – Veteran right-handed batter Manish Pandey, who is one of only four players to have featured in every edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008, says his 19-year journey feels like a whirlwind.Pandey will be playing for Kolkata Knight Riders...

Bengaluru, March 29. Former Indian off-spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has reserved special praise for the energy Virat Kohli brought to his batting, saying he "finds him quite bizarre at this age" after the 37-year-old enthralled the home crowd with an unbeaten 69 balls in Royal Challengers...

Bengaluru, March 29 The iconic Virat Kohli believes taking breaks from the game at regular intervals has helped him stay mentally fresh and avoid burnout, as he started the 2026 season by scoring his 28th IPL half-century.Kohli's 69 off 38 balls, with five sixes and as many fours, powered...

San Francisco (California), March 28 Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to make his Major League Cricket debut in June after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns."The San Francisco Unicorns have secured a landmark signing for the 2026 Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC)...

San Francisco, March 28 – Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is set to become the first Indian player to compete in Major League Cricket (MLC), after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season.Ashwin was a member of the Indian team that won the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013...

Mumbai, March 28 A commemorative plaque was unveiled by former BCCI and ICC president Sharad Pawar at the MCA Museum here to mark the birth centenary of former India player Polly Umrigar.The plaque pays tribute to the legendary cricketer, who played 59 Tests between 1948 and 1962 and captained...

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...

Bengaluru, March 27 Head coach Daniel Vettori said on Friday that the Sunrisers Hyderabad team management had little hesitation in handing over the stand-in captain's job to Ishan Kishan as he proved to be a "confident player and leader."Regular skipper Pat Cummins will miss the early stages...

New Delhi, March 27 Sai Sudharsan is prioritizing versatility over high strike rates as he prepares for the IPL, after returning from a rib injury. He has been working on his skills after a challenging period with the Indian Test team.The 24-year-old, who scored 759 runs at a strike rate of...

New Delhi, March 27 Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli will be the standout performer in IPL 2026, ahead of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, citing Kohli's fitness and consistency as key factors.Kohli played a crucial role in RCB's title-winning campaign last year, scoring 657...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill became the latest Indian cricketer to criticize the Impact Player rule in the IPL on Wednesday, saying "it takes the skill out of the game".Other Indian players who have expressed their concerns about the rule include Rohit Sharma, Hardik...

Chennai, March 26 Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube said on Thursday that his journey back home after winning the 2026 T20 World Cup with his family was exciting but also quite challenging, as he had to take extra precautions to avoid being recognized.Dube had to take an unusual route to get back...

New Delhi, March 25 Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar credited veteran Mohammed Shami for his constant guidance, saying the experienced campaigner continues to play a significant role in his development.“I learn a lot from him. He has played for India for so many years and is still performing...

New Delhi, March 25 Opener Prithvi Shaw is leaving no stone unturned in his bid for a national comeback, putting in "three times more" effort as he gears up for a return to the IPL with Delhi Capitals.Shaw, who last represented India during the Sri Lanka tour in July 2021, has since endured a...

Bengaluru, March 25 Before Mangesh Yadav ever pitched a ball in professional cricket, his father, Ramavadh Yadav, worked tirelessly, contemplating how to secure funds for his son’s dream. He invested all his resources in a boy who initially played cricket in a modest courtyard with his mother...

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...

New Delhi, March 23 – Lucknow Super Giants’ fast bowler Mayank Yadav, who impressed the world two seasons ago, has spoken about his fitness journey, his childhood inspirations as a fast bowler, and his relationship with India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.Mayank Yadav spoke about his early...

Lucknow, March 23 Indian fast bowler Mayank Yadav says he initially paid little attention to his body, but a series of career-threatening injuries and surgery have forced a change, along with interactions with Jasprit Bumrah during rehabilitation aiding his recovery.The 23-year-old Mayank has...