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.

IPL 2026: We’re looking forward to the challenge, says coach Flower as RCB gear up for title defence

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:39 PM

Bengaluru, March 27 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to play the season opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Ahead of the fixture, head coach Andy Flower said the team is approaching the new campaign with a fresh outlook despite entering the tournament as the defending champions.

IPL 2026: Bowling remains a concern for SRH despite ultra-aggressive batting unit (SWOT)

IANS | March 27, 2026 10:21 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season approaches, Sunrisers Hyderabad face the same dilemma that has plagued them for a long time – an intimidating batting lineup that has been boosted by new players, backed by a weak bowling unit. They still have doubts about whether they will be able to cope with the fragility of their bowling.

IPL 2026: Five-time champion Mumbai Indians eye title with renewed focus (SWOT)

IANS | March 27, 2026 9:59 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will look for dominance as they enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with their core squad and some new faces. Several key players, including former captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, are leading a settled squad and hope that experience will help them find their way back to having a winning formula through stability and some smart additions.

IPL 2026: Defending champions RCB will look for consistency (SWOT)

IANS | March 27, 2026 9:15 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) return to IPL 2026 with a point to prove. At the centre of it all is Virat Kohli. After finally ending their title drought last season, RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, now faces the challenge of maintaining success under new conditions and higher expectations.

Cricket

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

IPL 2026: We’re looking forward to the challenge, says coach Flower as RCB gear up for title defence

IPL 2026: Bowling remains a concern for SRH despite ultra-aggressive batting unit (SWOT)

IPL 2026: Five-time champion Mumbai Indians eye title with renewed focus (SWOT)

IPL 2026: Defending champions RCB will look for consistency (SWOT)

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