'It's going to be trial by fire for RCB at home,' says Mukund ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 12, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) could face a tough examination at home in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), describing their early fixtures against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a 'trial by fire'.

I always wanted to do a tough job; I started cricket for that: Bumrah

IANS | March 12, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah expressed his gratitude, stating that he always wanted to take on a challenging role, which led him to choose cricket. He stated that being able to make a difference brings him great joy and that there’s ‘no better feeling than that.’

'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.