'Read the speculations and smiled...': LSG owner Goenka debunks rumours around Pant’s captaincy

IANS | March 26, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Sanjiv Goenka, owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), dismissed rumours about Rishabh Pant’s captaincy following ‘fake reports’ that suggested the wicketkeeper-batter was losing his leadership role at the franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season and wished the 28-year-old luck for the tournament.

'Keen to play all three formats, we can make it work,' says Cummins on workload and commitments

IANS | March 26, 2026 11:42 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has acknowledged the growing strain between international commitments and franchise cricket, warning that the balance may become harder to sustain for future players, even as he remains determined to represent Australia across all formats for as long as possible.

Skipper Gaikwad, Samson set to form CSK’s opening pair in IPL 2026

IANS | March 26, 2026 10:07 AM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped a hint about the team's opening combination for the Indian Premier League edition, revealing he, along with wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson, will open the innings in IPL 2026.

Worked hard on fitness to keep motivation after IPL stint, says David Warner ahead of PSL campaign

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:44 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) David Warner, the former Australian opener, has revealed that he worked really hard to keep himself motivated and fit after retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL) two years ago, as he reaches Pakistan and gets ready to captain the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a news report said on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: KKR pick Saini as replacement for injured Rana; GT bring in Khejroliya for Prithviraj

IANS | March 25, 2026 8:49 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have picked Navdeep Saini as a player replacement for the injured Harshit Rana for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, whereas Gujarat Titans have replaced Prithviraj Yarra with Kulwant Khejroliya.

IPL 2026: ‘I think it's a fresh start now’, says Prithvi Shaw on return to Delhi Capitals

IANS | March 25, 2026 8:42 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Prithvi Shaw says he is treating the upcoming Indian Premier League season (IPL) as a fresh start for himself in the set-up, adding that his focus is firmly on contributing for the team and then working his way back into the Indian team.

IPL 2026: Focused on contributing to the team, instead of personal wicket targets, says DC’s Mukesh

IANS | March 25, 2026 8:25 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) fast bowler Mukesh Kumar said he is focused on contributing to the team’s success in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season rather than chasing personal targets. Mukesh made his IPL debut in 2023 after being picked up for Rs 5.5 crore.

‘Subpar finish disappointing after strong comeback’: Neesham reflects on NZ’s 3-2 series loss to South Africa

IANS | March 25, 2026 7:13 PM

Christchurch, March 25 (IANS) Stand-in skipper Jimmy Neesham admitted that New Zealand’s below-par performances in the final games cost them the T20I series against the South Africa cricket team, after the hosts went down by 33 runs in the decider at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday.

NZ vs SA: 'To come back from 2-1 and clinch the series is super special,' says Maharaj after SA beat New Zealand

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:41 PM

Christchurch, March 25 (IANS) South Africa skipper Keshav Maharaj lauded the efforts and the hunger of young players as the team registered a 33-run win against New Zealand in the final T20I to seal the five-match series by 3-2 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Wednesday.

Making to playoffs isn’t enough, LSG have to win their first trophy: Goenka

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:36 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) With a renewed squad and clear lessons from the past, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has outlined the franchise’s evolution heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and has said that having made it to the playoffs twice is ‘not good enough’ as the team now aims at winning their first trophy.

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'Read the speculations and smiled...': LSG owner Goenka debunks rumours around Pant’s captaincy

'Keen to play all three formats, we can make it work,' says Cummins on workload and commitments

Skipper Gaikwad, Samson set to form CSK’s opening pair in IPL 2026

Worked hard on fitness to keep motivation after IPL stint, says David Warner ahead of PSL campaign

IPL 2026: KKR pick Saini as replacement for injured Rana; GT bring in Khejroliya for Prithviraj

IPL 2026: ‘I think it's a fresh start now’, says Prithvi Shaw on return to Delhi Capitals

IPL 2026: Focused on contributing to the team, instead of personal wicket targets, says DC’s Mukesh

‘Subpar finish disappointing after strong comeback’: Neesham reflects on NZ’s 3-2 series loss to South Africa

NZ vs SA: 'To come back from 2-1 and clinch the series is super special,' says Maharaj after SA beat New Zealand

Making to playoffs isn’t enough, LSG have to win their first trophy: Goenka

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