KSCA, RCB to reserve 11 seats for stampede victims, unveil memorial plaque

IANS | March 24, 2026 12:34 PM

Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) As defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to start their IPL 2026 campaign at home in the opening match, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has teamed up with the franchise to honour the lives of those who died in the stampede following their title victory last season.

Feels like hard work is being recognised: Hardik, Navneet on Hockey India Annual Awards nominations

IANS | March 24, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) As Hockey India gears up to host the Hockey India Annual Awards 2025 on 27 March in New Delhi, Indian hockey stars Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur expressed their gratitude and motivation after being nominated for the prestigious Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award for Player of the Year 2025, saying it feels like their hardwork is being recognised.

Gujarat Titans’ ‘Shubharambh 2026’ sets tone for new season built on legacy and belief

IANS | March 23, 2026 9:21 PM

Ahmedabad, March 23 (IANS) Gujarat Titans marked the beginning of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 journey with Shubharambh 2026, a landmark evening in Ahmedabad that brought together the full squad, franchise owners, partners, and fans. The evening reflected on the team’s five-year journey while setting a clear, forward-looking tone for the season ahead.

IPL 2026: I have a very good bond with Jasprit Bumrah, says Mayank Yadav

IANS | March 23, 2026 8:59 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants’ tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav, who made the world sit up and take notice two seasons ago, has opened up on his fitness journey, his childhood inspirations as a fast bowler, and his bond with India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

IPL 2026: ‘I put myself in the front’ - Axar Patel and captaincy unlocking his never-seen-before side

IANS | March 23, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) For most of his career, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel did what was asked of him - bowl when called upon and bat when needed to bail the team out of trouble. In going from junior cricket to the Indian Premier League (IPL) and now being a mainstay in the Indian white-ball side, Axar was the embodiment of a cricketer who did the hard work, trusted the process, and stayed in his lane.