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.

If you win a home World Cup, you can go and play and win anywhere, says Harmanpreet

IANS | March 25, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the team’s triumph in last year’s home Women’s ODI World Cup has given them the belief to succeed in any showpiece event in the world, adding that preparations were in full swing for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England.

5th T20I: SA beat NZ in decider to clinch series 3-2

IANS | March 25, 2026 4:38 PM

Christchurch, March 25 (IANS) Wicketkeeper batter Connor Esterhuizen's half-century, followed by a scintilating effort from the bowlers, helped South Africa register a 33-run win against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I to seal the five-game series 3-2 here at the Hagley Oval on Wednesday.