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From truck driver’s sacrifice to Rs. 5.2 crore glory: Mangesh Yadav’s inspiring rise to RCB

IANS | March 25, 2026 3:53 PM

Bengaluru, March 25 (IANS) Before Mangesh Yadav ever pitched a ball in professional cricket, his father Ramavadh Yadav worked overnight, contemplating how he would secure funds for his son’s dream. He invested all his resources in a boy who initially played cricket in a modest courtyard with his mother. Today, Mangesh Yadav has a contract worth Rs. 5.2 crore with the reigning champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Gautam Gambhir enjoys family time in Singapore after T20 WC glory

IANS | March 25, 2026 2:16 PM

Singapore, March 25 (IANS) Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir is enjoying a well-deserved vacation in Singapore with his family, including his wife Natasha and their two daughters Aazeen and Anaiza. Gambhir travelled to the Asian country after leading India to a historic victory in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

IPL 2026: 'Pant is a prisoner of his own reputation,' says Aakash Chopra

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra believes that India's wicketkeeper batter and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant is a prisoner of his own reputation of playing unorthodox shots and needs to reassess his approach especially in the white-ball format as he gears up for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28.

5th T20I: Amelia’s century powers NZ to 4-1 series win over SA

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:47 AM

Christchurch, March 25 (IANS) A brilliant all-round display, led by Amelia Kerr’s 105-run knock and a two-wicket haul, guided New Zealand to a commanding 92-run victory over South Africa in the fifth WT20I here at Hagley Oval, sealing the five-game series 4-1.

IPL 2026: With clarity in mind and plans, Yash Thakur banks on death overs expertise to thrive for PBKS

Niharika Raina | March 25, 2026 11:38 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) When Yash Thakur talks about bowling in the death overs in T20s, he does not talk about variations first - he speaks about the clarity in mind and plans before turning his attention to execution. The clarity in his words mirrors Thakur’s reputation as an end-overs specialist in IPL - 13 of his 25 wickets have come in the crunch 17–20 overs phase.

Consortium led by Aditya Birla Group acquires RCB for Rs 16,660 crore (Ld)

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:51 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) A consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and the Times Internet Limited has acquired the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women's Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for INR 16,660 crore, the owners of the franchise informed regulatory bodies on Tuesday.

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