IPL 2026 dates confirmed: Season to run from March 26 to May 31; Chinnaswamy opener in doubt

IPL 2026 dates confirmed: Season to run from March 26 to May 31; Chinnaswamy opener in doubt

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli and former cricketers Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers celebrate with the IPL trophy. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will begin on March 26 (Thursday) and conclude on May 31 (Sunday), with the dates emerging as the central takeaway from a meeting between franchise representatives…

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IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer in focus as KKR, CSK flex financial muscle

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer in focus as KKR, CSK flex financial muscle

IPL 2026 Auction Live Updates: Cameron Green could well emerge as the biggest beneficiary of the IPL mini-auction’s skewed demand-supply dynamics, particularly around seam-bowling all-rounders, when franchises gather today. With 77 slots to be filled and a cumulative purse of Rs 237.55 crore, teams with money to spend are expected to dictate the tempo, while…

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‘Hold one end like Virat Kohli’: Former India wicketkeeper’s blunt message to Shubman Gill

‘Hold one end like Virat Kohli’: Former India wicketkeeper’s blunt message to Shubman Gill

India’s Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Ashwini Bhatia) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes Shubman Gill needs to redefine his role in India’s T20I side by becoming the anchor around whom the rest of the batting revolves, much like Virat Kohli did for years in the format. Gill, India’s current T20I vice-captain, returned to the shortest format…

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IND vs SA: Axar Patel ruled out of T20I series vs South Africa; Shahbaz Ahmed named replacement

IND vs SA: Axar Patel ruled out of T20I series vs South Africa; Shahbaz Ahmed named replacement

NEW DELHI: Allrounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against South Africa due to illness.Axar is currently with the Indian team in Lucknow, where he will undergo further medical assessment, the BCCI informed on Monday. Are selectors confused? First Ravindra Jadeja now Axar Patel | Musical chairs! “The Men’s Selection…

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‘Look them in the eye and fight’: Ben Stokes delivers brutal message before crucial Ashes Test | Cricket News

‘Look them in the eye and fight’: Ben Stokes delivers brutal message before crucial Ashes Test | Cricket News

England’s captain Ben Stokes (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) England captain Ben Stokes has urged his side to dig deep and show greater fight as they head into a must win third Ashes Test against Australia, with the series slipping away at 2-0. Speaking ahead of the Adelaide Test starting Wednesday, Stokes said his players must respond…

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World Cup final hero Shafali Verma crowned ICC Player of the Month; Harmer wins men’s award

World Cup final hero Shafali Verma crowned ICC Player of the Month; Harmer wins men’s award

NEW DELHI: India opener Shafali Verma’s defining knock in the Women’s World Cup final against South Africa last month has been rewarded with the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for November, capping a remarkable turnaround in her tournament journey.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Drafted in as a replacement for…

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Shocking! Shaheen Afridi’s nightmare BBL debut: Sent off for dangerous bowling – Watch

Shocking! Shaheen Afridi’s nightmare BBL debut: Sent off for dangerous bowling – Watch

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed) Shaheen Shah Afridi had a challenging introduction to the Big Bash League on Tuesday, as his debut for Brisbane Heat against Melbourne Renegades at Simonds Stadium turned into a testing evening. The trouble began in the 18th over of the first innings, when Afridi delivered two dangerous waist-high…

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‘You are like Yuvraj Singh’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi compared to former India batter – Watch

‘You are like Yuvraj Singh’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi compared to former India batter – Watch

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has drawn attention in a short span with his performances. Whenever he is on the field, his batting tends to create moments that fans notice. His fan following has been growing steadily, including among children.A recent video shared on social media shows Sooryavanshi signing autographs for young fans. In the…

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IPL Auction 2026 Preview: Star attractions, key targets and the battles that will define the night

IPL Auction 2026 Preview: Star attractions, key targets and the battles that will define the night

The IPL Auction 2026 mini-auction promises intrigue not through volume, but precision. With franchises arriving armed with targeted shopping lists, the spotlight firmly rests on a skewed demand-supply dynamic — especially for seam-bowling all-rounders — that could make Cameron Green the biggest beneficiary when bidding begins in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with…

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Exclusive | ‘Four-Day Tests need better over rates’: Tom Moody

Exclusive | ‘Four-Day Tests need better over rates’: Tom Moody

Tom Moody, Desert Vipers Director of Cricket, believes the ILT20’s biggest success lies in accelerating UAE’s domestic talent. He stressed that smart auctions are about needs, not wants, highlighted the evolution of coaching with changing players, and urged cricket’s governing bodies to protect Test cricket amid franchise growth — even if that means exploring four-day…

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‘We will ‘trap’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi’: Malaysia captain issues bold warning ahead of U-19 Asia Cup clash with India | EXCLUSIVE

‘We will ‘trap’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi’: Malaysia captain issues bold warning ahead of U-19 Asia Cup clash with India | EXCLUSIVE

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was in unstoppable form when he walked to the crease against UAE in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup, blasting an incredible 171 runs off just 95 balls, including 14 sixes and 9 fours. All eyes were on the 14-year-old once again when India faced their arch-rivals Pakistan…

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