Leg-spinner Rahul Chahar to rejoin Surrey for final eight County Championship games

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:25 PM

London, March 26 (IANS) India leg-spinner Rahul Chahar will return to Surrey for their final eight matches in the upcoming County Championship season, the club said on Thursday. Chahar, 26, made a stunning debut for Surrey last year, claiming 10 wickets in a victory over Hampshire, including second-innings figures of 8/51.

IPL 2026: SRH-RR game to kickstart second phase of competition, CSK-MI to meet twice

IANS | March 26, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Thursday that a game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals on April 13 will begin the second phase of the 2026 season. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said venues for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs will be announced later.

IPL 2026: Batting riches, fast bowling worries cloud Kolkata Knight Riders build-up

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:39 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders, with a new head coach in Abhishek Nayar, along with Shane Watson and Tim Southee joining in, are building up to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a curious look – the batting riches look formidable on paper, yet their fast-bowling department looks a touch weak.

IPL 2026: Players returning after missing 2025 season

IANS | March 26, 2026 6:23 PM

March 26 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been pivotal in transforming modern franchise cricket, influencing not only India but also the international scene. Besides its commercial achievements, it serves as a significant platform for showcasing new talent, enhancing the reputation of domestic players, and making many of them well-known worldwide.

‘I heard RCB chants when Wankhede was silent’: Bethell recalls T20 WC knock vs India

IANS | March 26, 2026 4:34 PM

Bengaluru, March 26 (IANS) England’s young batter Jacob Bethell has expressed admiration for the passionate fan base of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), revealing that he could hear chants for the team even during a tense moment in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against India at the Wankhede Stadium.