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Mumbai, March 29 – Just when everyone was wondering how long he would continue, Mumbai Indians legend Rohit Sharma turned back the clock in his first match of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), scoring his fastest fifty in the league, reaching the mark in 23 balls against the Kolkata Knight...

Chennai, March 21 Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling attack no longer carries the same aura of fear, and the "novelty factor" around their mystery spinners has faded, says former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of KKR ahead of the IPL, Ashwin said India...

Kolkata, March 20 In a major setback for Kolkata Knight Riders, pacer Harshit Rana was ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 due to the ligament injury he sustained during a warm-up match ahead of the recent T20 World Cup.The fast bowler suffered a ligament strain in his right knee during India's...

Kolkata, March 20 In a major setback for Kolkata Knight Riders, fast bowler Harshit Rana was ruled out of the entire 2026 IPL season due to the ligament injury he sustained during a warm-up match ahead of the recent T20 World Cup.The fast bowler suffered a ligament strain in his right knee...

Kolkata, March 18 Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time champions, are reportedly considering former Chennai Super Kings pace bowlers Simarjeet Singh and KM Asif, along with veteran Sandeep Warrier, to fill the gap left by the injured Harshit Rana in the upcoming Indian Premier League.Rana's...

New Delhi, March 18 Despite a lackluster T20 World Cup campaign, Indian mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy will be crucial for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, which begins on March 28, former South African captain Faf du Plessis has said.Du Plessis, who played for Chennai Super Kings, Delhi...

Chennai, March 16 – Key spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar, who were part of India's victorious campaign in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2026, met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Monday.The spin duo, hailing from the state, also presented a signed jersey and...

Dubai, March 11 Swashbuckling batsman Ishan Kishan capitalized on his outstanding performance in the T20 World Cup, moving up to a career-high second position, trailing top-ranked Abhishek Sharma by just four points in the latest ICC list for T20I batters, published on Wednesday.Abhishek...

Dubai, March 11: India's successful run at the recent ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 saw Indian batters rewarded in the latest rankings released by the ICC on Wednesday, with the team now holding the top two ranked players on the list for T20I batters.Young opener Abhishek Sharma maintained his...

Ahmedabad, March 8 – After a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, Indian players shared their thoughts on the historic win, which clinched their third title in the event, expressing their emotions.In defending a massive 255/5, Bumrah used his effective...

New Delhi, March 8 – Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated the Indian cricket team on Sunday for defeating New Zealand in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup and winning the title, describing the victory as a proud moment for the entire nation.In a post on X, Kharge said...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Playing a crucial role in India's triumphant campaign, every member of the Indian team contributed significantly during the one-month T20 World Cup.In a 20-team ICC event, India's team stood out with a number of match-winners, each capable of turning the game in their favor...

New Zealand:Tim Seifert c I Kishan b Varun 52Finn Allen c Tilak Varma b Patel 9Rachin Ravindra c I Kishan b Bumrah 1Glenn Phillips b Patel 5Mark Chapman b Pandya 3Daryl Mitchell c I Kishan b Patel 17Mitchell Santner b Bumrah 43James Neesham b Bumrah 8Matt Henry b Bumrah 0...

Ahmedabad, March 8 India edged closer to winning a historic consecutive T20 World Cup title as they left New Zealand reeling at 139/6 in 15 overs after setting the visitors a challenging target of 256 in the final here on Sunday.Led by Sanju Samson's 46-ball 89 and equally destructive...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Setting a massive target of 256, New Zealand slipped to 88/5 after 10 overs in the T20 World Cup final against India here on Sunday.Led by Sanju Samson's 46-ball 89 and equally destructive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21 balls) and Ishan Kishan (54 off 25...

Ahmedabad, March 8 As dusk settled and the countdown for the India-New Zealand clash grew, intermittent cries of "we will win, India will win the World Cup" filled the Narendra Modi Stadium here as a massive crowd packed the venue for the cricket spectacle.Fans from across the country began...

Ahmedabad, March 7 India captain Suryakumar Yadav dismissed any concerns about Varun Chakravarthy's form on Saturday, but the intrigue surrounding the mystery spinner's spot in the playing XI for the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand continued to linger on the eve of the summit clash here...

Ahmedabad, March 7. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes that India's Varun Chakaravarthy can still be a threat for his team in the final of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, saying that it will only take one match for the mystery spinner to regain his...

New Delhi, March 7 – Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble noted that Varun Chakravarthy's dip in form could increase the pressure on Jasprit Bumrah to perform well in the upcoming encounter as the Indian team prepares for a high-stakes final against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on...

Ahmedabad, March 7 It is impossible that a bowler of Jasprit Bumrah's caliber would not be a part of the strategic discussions New Zealand will have ahead of the T20 World Cup final against India, captain Mitchell Santner said on Saturday.Bumrah has been in excellent form in the ongoing T20...