IPL 2026: 'I come here being big Josh's backup,’ says Duffy on his role after match-winning 3-fer on debut

IANS | March 29, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy made an immediate impact on his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut but remained grounded about his place in the star-studded Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) setup, reiterating that his primary role is to support and step into Josh Hazelwood’s' shoes in his absence.

J&K's Ranji Trophy win increased the enthusiasm for sports among youth: PM Modi

IANS | March 29, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted Jammu and Kashmir's tremendous passion for sports and lauded the historic strides made by J&K in the Ranji Trophy, stating that such success has ignited a powerful wave of sporting energy across the youth in the region.

‘One of our poorer bowling performances’, admits Vettori after SRH’s loss to RCB in IPL 2026 opener

IANS | March 29, 2026 10:50 AM

Bengaluru, March 29 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori did not shy away from calling out his side’s bowling shortcomings after a heavy six-wicket loss to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

The wait is over…': BCCI chief Saikia cherishes 'electrifying action' of IPL 2026 opener

IANS | March 29, 2026 9:43 AM

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) As countdown to the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League has ended with defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru beating Sunrisers Hyderabad, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia expressed his excitement for what promises to be another thrilling season of the tournament.

IPL 2026: Kohli blows flying kiss to wife Anushka after emphatic RCB victory

IANS | March 29, 2026 12:18 AM

Bengaluru, March 29 (IANS) After guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to emphatic six wickets win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener, Virat Kohli expressed love towards his wife Anushka Sharma with a flying kiss.

IPL 2026: The way boys played and everybody chipped in was a positive sign, says Patidar

IANS | March 29, 2026 12:04 AM

Bengaluru, March 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar hailed the collective effort in his side’s season-opening win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, adding that everyone chipping in to get their campaign off to a flying start was a positive sign for the rest of the season.

IPL 2026: Batting in ODIs quite recently really helped to stay in same kind of momentum, says Kohli

IANS | March 28, 2026 11:57 PM

Bengaluru, March 28 (IANS) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli said his recent ODI form played a crucial role in helping him maintain rhythm and momentum as he returned to T20 cricket with an unbeaten 69 and star in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s emphatic six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2026: Kohli, Padikkal fifties help RCB launch title defence with emphatic win over SRH (Ld)

IANS | March 28, 2026 11:37 PM

Bengaluru, March 28 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) began their IPL 2026 campaign with a statement six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on competitive cricket’s return at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

IPL 2026: Kohli, Padikkal fifties help RCB begin title defence with six-wicket win over SRH

IANS | March 28, 2026 11:18 PM

Bengaluru, March 28 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) launched their title defence in style with a commanding six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2026 opening game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

IPL 2026: KKR keeping fingers crossed over Pathirana joining sooner than later, says Watson

IANS | March 28, 2026 10:19 PM

Mumbai, March 28 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are awaiting clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for pacer Matheesha Pathirana to join the squad, with assistant coach Shane Watson saying the franchise was hopeful of him arriving ‘sooner rather than later.’

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IPL 2026: 'I come here being big Josh's backup,’ says Duffy on his role after match-winning 3-fer on debut

J&K's Ranji Trophy win increased the enthusiasm for sports among youth: PM Modi

‘One of our poorer bowling performances’, admits Vettori after SRH’s loss to RCB in IPL 2026 opener

The wait is over…': BCCI chief Saikia cherishes 'electrifying action' of IPL 2026 opener

IPL 2026: Kohli blows flying kiss to wife Anushka after emphatic RCB victory

IPL 2026: The way boys played and everybody chipped in was a positive sign, says Patidar

IPL 2026: Batting in ODIs quite recently really helped to stay in same kind of momentum, says Kohli

IPL 2026: Kohli, Padikkal fifties help RCB launch title defence with emphatic win over SRH (Ld)

IPL 2026: Kohli, Padikkal fifties help RCB begin title defence with six-wicket win over SRH

IPL 2026: KKR keeping fingers crossed over Pathirana joining sooner than later, says Watson

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