KSCA receives government nod to host IPL 2026 games at Chinnaswamy Stadium

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:50 PM

Bengaluru, March 16 (IANS) The defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will return to their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, to play the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28, as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has received official permission from the Government of Karnataka to host the matches.

NZ batter Jacobs ruled out of Hamilton T20I against South Africa due to knee injury

IANS | March 16, 2026 3:20 PM

Hamilton, March 16 (IANS) New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs has been ruled out of Tuesday's second T20I against South Africa at the Seddon Park due to a left knee injury, said New Zealand Cricket (NZC).

Arundhati Reddy among three ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees for February

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:47 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Indian bowler Arundhati Reddy along with Sri Lanka's Harshitha Samarawickrama and Pakistan's Fatima Sana has been named in ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees for February. Arundhati Reddy led India's bowling effort in their three-match T20I series win in Australia. She emerged as the top wicket-taker, securing eight wickets with an average of 10.87 and an economy rate of 7.25.

Van Schalkwyk, Jacks, Farhan nominated for ICC Player of the Month February award

IANS | March 16, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, the USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk, and England’s Will Jacks have been shortlisted for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Player of the Month award for February, following their exceptional performances in the recently concluded Men’s T20 World Cup.

'Delhi Capitals camp mein party hogi': Munaf Patel congratulates Kuldeep Yadav on wedding

IANS | March 16, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Munaf Patel has congratulated India’s T20 World Cup 2026 champion Kuldeep Yadav after the left-arm wrist spinner married his childhood sweetheart Vanshika, calling the wedding as the most beautiful moment.

‘When you don’t accept your mistakes…’: Ahmed Shehzad delivers scathing criticism for PAK after series loss to BAN

IANS | March 16, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad delivered a sharp critique of the national side’s leadership following Pakistan’s 2-1 ODI series defeat to Bangladesh, warning that the team’s standards were declining at an alarming rate.

‘You plan to steal the ICC trophy?' Akmal lambasts Pakistan after 2-1 loss to Bangladesh

IANS | March 16, 2026 12:09 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal launched a scathing criticism of the national side after their defeat to Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series. Pakistan, led by Shaheen Afridi, lost the series 2-1 after suffering an 11-run defeat in the deciding match in Dhaka on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians begin training session ahead of season opener

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have begun preparing for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene led the first training session as the team gets ready for its opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the famous Wankhede Stadium on March 29.

Samson reveals Sooryavanshi’s hilarious conversation with Dravid on IPL debut

IANS | March 16, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) India’s T20 World Cup–winning cricketer Sanju Samson recently recounted a humorous incident from the Rajasthan Royals camp involving former head coach Rahul Dravid and 14-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Samson recalled Dravid’s interaction with the youngster ahead of his Indian Premier League debut last season and revealed the amusing response Sooryavanshi gave when asked about his approach going into his first match.

Kumble congratulates Dravid, Binny and other BCCI Naman Awards winners

IANS | March 16, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) successfully hosted another edition of ‘Naman,’ the annual awards ceremony that recognises the top performers and trailblazers of Indian cricket and former India cricketer Anil Kumble penned a note to congratulate his ‘dear friend’ Rahul Dravid on receiving the lifetime achievement award.

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KSCA receives government nod to host IPL 2026 games at Chinnaswamy Stadium

NZ batter Jacobs ruled out of Hamilton T20I against South Africa due to knee injury

Arundhati Reddy among three ICC Women’s Player of the Month nominees for February

Van Schalkwyk, Jacks, Farhan nominated for ICC Player of the Month February award

'Delhi Capitals camp mein party hogi': Munaf Patel congratulates Kuldeep Yadav on wedding

‘When you don’t accept your mistakes…’: Ahmed Shehzad delivers scathing criticism for PAK after series loss to BAN

‘You plan to steal the ICC trophy?' Akmal lambasts Pakistan after 2-1 loss to Bangladesh

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians begin training session ahead of season opener

Samson reveals Sooryavanshi’s hilarious conversation with Dravid on IPL debut

Kumble congratulates Dravid, Binny and other BCCI Naman Awards winners

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