Bengaluru, March 29 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have expressed gratitude towards the authorities and the state government after the smooth conduct of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener played at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.
Christchurch, March 29 (IANS) Kayla Reyneke struck a last-ball six on her ODI debut to seal a dramatic two-wicket victory for South Africa over New Zealand in the series opener at the Hagley Oval on Sunday.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday that it conducted a comprehensive fielding coaches workshop at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) facility in Bengaluru.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has picked his strongest playing 12 for five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of their opening clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Veteran right-handed batter Manish Pandey, who’s one of only four players to feature in every edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008, says his 19-season journey feels like it has gone by in a flash.
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) A historic landmark awaits the Mumbai Indians as they gear up for their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Beyond the immediate goal of ending a five-year title drought, the five-time champions will mark another feather in their cap, becoming the first IPL franchise to play 300 T20 matches.
Hyderabad, March 29 (IANS)Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) struggles in the powerplay with the bat and ineffective bowling led to their six-wicket loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2026 opener played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has hailed Virat Kohli’s evolution as a batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pointing out that his enhanced six-hitting ability over the last two seasons of the competition has been a standout factor.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has criticised the bowling approach of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their six-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026, saying the side lacked clear plans in their bowling, which led to them losing despite posting a strong total of 201/9 on board.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Batting alongside Virat Kohli in a run chase is less about pressure and more about clarity, a sentiment Devdutt Padikkal summed up after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s commanding win to open their IPL 2026 campaign.
