'Everything that's positive also has negative to it': Ramit Tandon on pressure, home advantage, and peaking for the Asian Games

Vaishnavi Iyer | March 12, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) As the 2026 Indian Open approaches, India’s squash star Ramit Tandon is gearing up to showcase his skills on home soil. Scheduled from March 18 to 22 at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, the tournament is crucial in Tandon’s busy year, which also includes preparing for the 2026 Asian Games, a major event that doubles as a pathway to the Olympics.

Pakistan media, fans slam team after humiliating defeat to Bangladesh

IANS | March 12, 2026 2:32 AM

Dhaka, March 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s cricket team faced sharp criticism from fans and media after suffering a humiliating eight-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the first ODI, here.

'No conflict of interest': BCCI Ethics Officer clears MS Dhoni in academy ownership case

IANS | March 11, 2026 11:17 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Ethics Officer, Justice Arun Mishra, has dismissed a conflict-of-interest complaint filed against former India captain MS Dhoni, ruling that there was no evidence of any violation under the board’s regulations.

From being on sidelines to becoming Player of the Tournament: Samson's WC run was worth the wait

Niharika Raina | March 11, 2026 8:53 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) Sanju Samson began the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup relegated to the bench for all but a single league match against Namibia in New Delhi. Many feared the tournament would see Samson as an unused member again, a fate he faced during the victorious 2024 campaign.

Gujarat Titans name former India keeper Vijay Dahiya as assistant coach

IANS | March 11, 2026 8:05 PM

Ahmedabad, March 11 (IANS) Gujarat Titans on Wednesday announced the appointment of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as an Assistant Coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, further strengthening the franchise’s coaching setup.

RCB to host Sunrisers Hyderabad in opener as IPL 2026 to commence on March 28

IANS | March 11, 2026 7:34 PM

Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.

RCB to host SRH in IPL 2026 opener on March 28: Report

IANS | March 11, 2026 6:19 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 28, a report said.

You become a champion team when there are selfless people in the side, says Kotak

Niharika Raina | March 11, 2026 5:40 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India’s historic defence of their Men’s T20 World Cup title was built on a foundation of sheer dominance and a ‘team-first’ ethos. Under head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian team clobbered a record 106 sixes and became the first team in tournament’s history to maintain a run rate of above 10 runs per over.

T20 WC winners India to get USD 2.63 mn prize money as ICC unveils final distribution

IANS | March 11, 2026 4:37 PM

Dubai, March 11 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the final prize money distribution for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, confirming that champions India will receive USD 2.63 million from the tournament’s USD 11.25 million players’ prize pool.

Indian team kept the belief going that Abhishek will come good one day, says Kotak

Niharika Raina | March 11, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak credited the team’s culture and unwavering belief in ensuring that Abhishek Sharma would come good one day during their successful 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign after enduring a difficult start to the competition.

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'Everything that's positive also has negative to it': Ramit Tandon on pressure, home advantage, and peaking for the Asian Games

Pakistan media, fans slam team after humiliating defeat to Bangladesh

'No conflict of interest': BCCI Ethics Officer clears MS Dhoni in academy ownership case

From being on sidelines to becoming Player of the Tournament: Samson's WC run was worth the wait

Gujarat Titans name former India keeper Vijay Dahiya as assistant coach

RCB to host Sunrisers Hyderabad in opener as IPL 2026 to commence on March 28

RCB to host SRH in IPL 2026 opener on March 28: Report

You become a champion team when there are selfless people in the side, says Kotak

T20 WC winners India to get USD 2.63 mn prize money as ICC unveils final distribution

Indian team kept the belief going that Abhishek will come good one day, says Kotak

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