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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...

In his career, Axar Patel has consistently performed according to expectations – bowling effectively when needed and contributing with the bat when the situation demanded. From his junior cricket days to his role in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and his current position in the Indian team...

New Delhi, March 23 In the ever-expanding world of T20 cricket, comparisons are inevitable. However, some debates feel forced – and the one between the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) falls squarely into this category.On the surface, both leagues share...

New Delhi, March 23 – Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has sparked a debate over the decision to name Riyan Parag as captain of the Rajasthan Royals for the 2026 season, saying he is "treated like a king" there.In a discussion on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth suggested that Parag...

New Delhi, March 23 – The emotions of India’s T20 World Cup victory are still fresh, but the cricket calendar doesn’t wait. In just five days, the spotlight will shift to the grand spectacle of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), ushering in another season of high-octane action, star power...

New Delhi, March 23 Axar Patel, a versatile player himself, became the latest Indian cricketer to criticize the Impact Player rule in the IPL on Monday with a blunt "I don't like it" response, while insisting that it hinders the development of his team.Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have also...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel said he personally opposes the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that it reduces the role of all-rounders in the ten-team tournament, whose 19th edition begins on March 28.The Impact Player rule, introduced...

In New Delhi, March 23, Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has stated that the franchise has found a solution to their top-order problems by acquiring fresh talent like Prithvi Shaw, Ben Duckett, and Pathum Nissanka through the auction ahead of the 2026 IPL season, which begins on March 28...

Karachi, March 23 Hosting the expanded Pakistan Super League is quickly becoming a logistical and contractual headache for the PCB, with several overseas players withdrawing despite having signed agreements, opting instead for the more lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL).The PSL, expanded to...

Mumbai, March 23 – Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman, who was performing at Chennai Super Kings' pre-season event titled 'ROAR 2026', met with former CSK captain M.S. Dhoni, which created a frenzy on social media.The event was held at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai ahead...

Kolkata, March 22 Kolkata Knight Riders is set to sign left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India seamer Akash Deep for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.The 28-year-old Vidarbha bowler, who is yet to make his IPL debut, was previously part of the Sunrisers...

Kolkata, March 22 – Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Vidarbha's tall, left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India pacer Akash Deep, who has been ruled out of the competition due to a stress reaction in his lower back.Dubey was signed by...

Chennai, March 22 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) inducted former players Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into the franchise’s first-ever Hall of Fame during their Roar ’26 fan event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.The franchise unveiled the Hall of Fame to honor two of...

Chennai, March 22 Chennai Super Kings inducted former India all-rounder Suresh Raina and Australian batting legend Matthew Hayden into the franchise's first-ever Hall of Fame on Sunday.The announcement was made during the team's fan event "Roar'26" at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.Raina was...

Chennai, March 22 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) brought together former stars and current squad members at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday for the ‘Roar 2026’ event, ahead of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which starts on March 28.Former CSK player...

Melbourne, March 22 Cricket Australia on Sunday unveiled its 2026-27 international calendar, featuring a packed schedule that leaves little time between events, particularly in anticipation of the high-profile Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in India, expected to begin in mid- or late-January...

New Delhi, March 22 – The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will begin as scheduled on March 26, but only at two venues, with no spectators present, to conserve resources such as petrol amid the Gulf War, Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday.The decision followed an extensive...

New Delhi, March 22 – Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes that Delhi Capitals (DC) are poised to end their long wait for an IPL title, noting that the franchise's 2026 squad looks like "a very strong unit" and that he will be rooting for them to win the trophy this year.DC are one of...

New Delhi, March 22 – Sri Lanka’s all-rounder Dasun Shanaka is likely to join the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season as a replacement for Sam Curran, who has been ruled out due to a groin injury.RR, the inaugural IPL champions, will begin their IPL 2026...

New Delhi, March 22 Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan says Punjab Kings are finally "moving in the right direction" after making smart and bold choices at the auction table, raising hopes of ending their long wait for an Indian Premier League title.Speaking on 'IPL Today Live', Pathan...