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Virat definitely is still the heartbeat of RCB: AB de Villiers

IANS | March 18, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) superstar AB de Villiers has lauded Virat Kohli as the cornerstone of the franchise, emphasising that the Indian batting legend remains central not only for his performances but also for the energy and leadership he brings to the squad. De Villiers highlighted that Kohli’s presence continues to inspire the team, particularly the younger players, reinforcing his enduring legacy at RCB.

'Things will be different for Virat this season,' says Pathan ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 18, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that the things will be different and more challenging for Indian stalwart Virat Kohli in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain is playing only ODI format and will play his first IPL after taking retirement from the tests last year.

'Great year in terms of doing what I could for the team,’ says Mandhana after 'Best International Cricketer' honour

IANS | March 18, 2026 4:17 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India’s vice captain Smriti Mandhana celebrated a remarkable year after being honoured with the Best International Cricketer (Women) award at the BCCI Naman Awards. The left-handed batter reflected on both her individual contributions and the broader success of Indian cricket, particularly the Women’s ODI World Cup victory.

Bangladesh sports minister to consult ICC on team's future, investigate BCB polls and T20 WC absence

IANS | March 18, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Sports Minister Aminul Haque has confirmed that he will consult with the International Cricket Council (ICC) before making any final decisions regarding the future of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Additionally, he plans to establish a second committee to investigate the reasons behind Bangladesh’s absence from this year’s men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

IPL 2026: Aim is to maintain my mindset and win as many games as I can for KKR, says Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Niharika Raina | March 18, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Angkrish Raghuvanshi is well-aware the T20 game is rapidly evolving. Since entering the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp in their triumphant 2024 season, where he wowed everyone with his ramp, reverse-sweep and scoop shots to make 163 runs in ten matches, Raghuvanshi had a productive IPL 2025 – making 300 runs in 12 games.

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