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New Delhi, March 27 – Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul for his consistency in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and described him as the safest bet for any franchise.Rahul has proven to be the most consistent performer in the tournament's history. He...

New Delhi, March 27. Former Indian left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan believes that Sanju Samson could be the natural successor to MS Dhoni's role at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), adding that the wicketkeeper-batsman is someone fans can "identify with and connect with."Dhoni has led CSK to five IPL...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill said that his team's focus in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season will be on consistently scoring big totals, as the 2022 champions look to win another title when the ten-team competition begins on March 28."Ultimately...

Bengaluru, March 26 – The issue of tickets for Karnataka MLAs for IPL matches at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was raised in the Assembly on Thursday, with Speaker U.T. Khader urging the government to take up the matter with the relevant authorities.Khader stated that MLAs are currently...

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...

London, March 26 – Indian leg-spinner Rahul Chahar will return to Surrey for their remaining eight matches in the upcoming County Championship season, the club said on Thursday. Chahar, 26, made a stunning debut for Surrey last year, claiming 10 wickets in a victory over Hampshire, including...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Shubman Gill said on Thursday that he has nothing to prove in the upcoming IPL after being dropped from the Indian team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.Gill was the India vice-captain in the shortest format but was dropped to accommodate Sanju Samson in the top order. India...

New Delhi, March 26: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Thursday that the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals on April 13 will mark the beginning of the second phase of the 2026 season. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said that the venues for the...

New Delhi, March 26 The second phase of the 2026 IPL will begin on April 13 and conclude on May 24, the BCCI announced on Thursday while releasing the full schedule of the league phase.The first phase runs from March 28 to April 12, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and...

Bengaluru, March 26 Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Thursday asked the government to ensure that every MLA receives four VIP tickets at the city’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during matches, after members across party lines alleged they were treated with "disrespect" by the KSCA, which...

New Delhi, March 26 – Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Thushara is likely to be unable to participate in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) refused to grant him a No Objection Certificate (NOC), following the implementation of a strict new fitness policy, a news...

Bengaluru, March 26 In view of the upcoming IPL matches in the city, the Bengaluru Traffic Police issued an advisory on restrictions and elaborate arrangements made to ensure the smooth flow of vehicular movement on Thursday.The IPL matches are scheduled to be held on March 28 and April 5 at...

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 26 – Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), dismissed rumors about Rishabh Pant’s captaincy following “false reports” that suggested the wicketkeeper-batter was losing his leadership role within the franchise ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season...

New Delhi, March 26. Former owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Vijay Mallya, reacted to the franchise's record-breaking sale after a consortium, led by the Aditya Birla Group, completed the acquisition for ₹16,660 crore and said it is gratifying to see his ₹450 crore investment has...

New Delhi, March 26. Australian captain Pat Cummins has acknowledged the growing strain between international commitments and franchise cricket, warning that the balance may become harder to sustain for future players, even as he remains determined to represent Australia across all formats for...

Lucknow, March 25 Indian cricketer Rinku Singh expressed his gratitude to the Uttar Pradesh government and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday for appointing him as a Regional Sports Officer under the sports quota.In a video message shared on social media, the left-handed batsman...

Mumbai, March 25 – David Warner, the former Australian opener, has revealed that he worked very hard to stay motivated and fit after retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL) two years ago, as he prepares to captain the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a news report said on...

New Delhi, March 25 – Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Navdeep Saini as a replacement player for the injured Harshit Rana for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), while Gujarat Titans have replaced Prithviraj Yarra with Kulwant Khejroliya.Rana had previously been...

Bengaluru, March 25 Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Wednesday that preparations have been made for the inaugural IPL match at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium on March 28, and instructions have been given to the police, authorities, and KSCA (which manages the venue) to ensure that there are...