IPL the biggest influence on my cricketing career, conversations from it served me well in England: Buttler

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler said the Indian Premier League (IPL), whose 19th edition starts from Saturday, has had the biggest influence on his cricketing career, adding that conversations he has had during his time in the tournament have served him well while representing England in all three formats.

Ben Stokes’ return to cricket delayed further after cheekbone injury surgery

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) England captain Ben Stokes has confirmed that his return to competitive cricket has been delayed until May due to complications from a cheekbone injury. The 34-year-old all-rounder, who was hit by a ball during a training session with Durham’s academy players in early February, underwent surgery a week later to repair the fractured cheekbone.

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah faces PCB action over controversial comments on CM Maryam: Report

IANS | March 28, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah is under scrutiny from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after a controversial social media post, since deleted, appeared to criticise Punjab (province of Pakistan) Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz during the opening match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

IPL 2026: Malinga to replace Cummins as Aakash Chopra picks SRH playing XI against RCB

IANS | March 28, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has picked his strongest playing XI for the 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of their opening clash against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Looking forward to playing our best cricket’: Wolvaardt hopeful of doing well in ODIs after 1-4 T20I loss to NZ

IANS | March 28, 2026 12:50 PM

Christchurch, March 28 (IANS) South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt remains optimistic, aiming to "be a lot better" in the upcoming three-match ODI series after her side’s 1-4 loss to Amelia Kerr-led New Zealand in the T20I series. The three ODIs have significant importance for the team’s qualification for the 2029 ODI World Cup.

Andhra Pradesh crowned winners of 7th IDCA Women T-10 National Cricket Championship

IANS | March 28, 2026 12:24 PM

Gurugram, March 28 (IANS) The 7th IDCA Women T-10 National Cricket Championship for Deaf 2026 wrapped up, with Andhra Pradesh Women’s Team crowned as champions and Delhi Women’s Team finishing as runners-up.

IPL 2026: Ashwin picks CSK's playing XI after MS Dhoni's injury

IANS | March 28, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has picked his strongest playing XI with Impact Player options for the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after their stalwart MS Dhoni was subsequently ruled out for the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will commence on Saturday.

Bangladesh lifts ban on broadcast of IPL matches imposed after Mustafizur row

IANS | March 28, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Bangladesh has cleared the way for the telecast of the Indian Premier League, with the newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan confirming there are no restrictions on broadcasting the tournament in the country.

1st ODI: Stafanie Taylor’s ton in vain as Australia women cruise to 103-run win over West Indies

IANS | March 28, 2026 11:08 AM

St Kitts, March 28 (IANS) Australia Women rode on a strong all-round batting effort and a disciplined bowling display to register a convincing 103-run victory over West Indies Women in the first ODI, taking a 1-0 lead in the series despite a fighting century from Stafanie Taylor.

IPL 2026: Dhoni to miss first two weeks of season due to calf strain

IANS | March 28, 2026 10:26 AM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has sustained a calf strain and has been subsequently ruled out for the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the franchise said in a statement.

Cricket

IPL the biggest influence on my cricketing career, conversations from it served me well in England: Buttler

Ben Stokes’ return to cricket delayed further after cheekbone injury surgery

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah faces PCB action over controversial comments on CM Maryam: Report

IPL 2026: Malinga to replace Cummins as Aakash Chopra picks SRH playing XI against RCB

Looking forward to playing our best cricket’: Wolvaardt hopeful of doing well in ODIs after 1-4 T20I loss to NZ

Andhra Pradesh crowned winners of 7th IDCA Women T-10 National Cricket Championship

IPL 2026: Ashwin picks CSK's playing XI after MS Dhoni's injury

Bangladesh lifts ban on broadcast of IPL matches imposed after Mustafizur row

1st ODI: Stafanie Taylor’s ton in vain as Australia women cruise to 103-run win over West Indies

IPL 2026: Dhoni to miss first two weeks of season due to calf strain

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