IPL 2026: After phenomenal SMAT, Anukul Roy aims for a regular spot in KKR's line-up

Niharika Raina | March 20, 2026 6:00 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Since 2018, the year Anukul Roy became a member of the Indian team that went on to win the Men’s U19 World Cup in New Zealand, he has mainly been a bench player in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Roy, a handy batter who also bowls left-arm orthodox spin, has only 12 IPL appearances – four of which came in the 2023 and 2024 seasons for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

IPL 2026: Biggest thing is how you handle pressure in the tournament, says Irfan Pathan

IANS | March 20, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Former India allrounder Irfan Pathan has said that coping with pressure is the defining challenge for young cricketers entering the Indian Premier League (IPL), especially for those carrying hefty price tags.

South Africa women to host India and Australia for multi-format series

IANS | March 20, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The South Africa women's team will host India and Australia in a busy schedule that includes multi-format matches, featuring two rare Test matches. India’s tour will kick off with a three-match ODI series, part of the ICC Women's Championship, starting on December 9 in Potchefstroom.

3rd T20I: Bowlers shine as NZ seal 8-wicket win over South Africa

IANS | March 20, 2026 4:32 PM

Auckland, March 20 (IANS) A superb bowling show followed by Tom Latham’s unbeaten half-century powered New Zealand to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I played at Eden Park on Friday, helping the hosts take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

CSK confirms Nathan Ellis' exit from IPL 2026 due to hamstring injury

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:58 PM

Chennai, March 20 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a big blow just a week before the start of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as their prime bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the whole tournament due to a hamstring injury.

IPL 2026: 'A lot of RCB's success will depend on Hazlewood's availability,' opines Du Plessis

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:55 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Former South African player Faf du Plessis has stressed the importance of Josh Hazlewood in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) chances ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the team’s success is closely linked to the availability of the Australian pacer.

PBKS haven't achieved their goal yet, we must cross the finish line this time: Suryansh Shedge

Niharika Raina | March 20, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Punjab Kings batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge said the franchise hasn’t achieved its goal yet of winning the title after becoming runners-up in IPL 2025, adding that the squad heads into the upcoming season with unfinished business firmly on their minds.

IPL 2026: 'Bharat Arun has been adding a lot of value,' says Pant on LSG's bowling improvement

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:19 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Skipper Rishabh Pant has underlined the importance of improving Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) bowling unit ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the addition of experienced coach Bharat Arun is already making a positive impact as they look to end the quest for the IPL trophy in the upcoming season.

Hosting 2028 Indoor Athletics Worlds 'big step forward in our Olympic journey': Dhawan

IANS | March 20, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) As the World Athletics Council selected Odisha, India, to host the World Athletics Indoor Championships in 2028, former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan called it a "big step forward in the Olympic journey", saying it reflects India’s growing stature on the global sporting stage.

'He's 25, not 20 anymore': ABD urges Abhishek to take more responsibility ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 20, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Former South Africa player AB de Villiers believes that India batter Abhishek Sharma has reached a stage in his career where he must take greater responsibility and deal better with pressure, especially after an inconsistent run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Cricket

IPL 2026: After phenomenal SMAT, Anukul Roy aims for a regular spot in KKR's line-up

IPL 2026: Biggest thing is how you handle pressure in the tournament, says Irfan Pathan

South Africa women to host India and Australia for multi-format series

3rd T20I: Bowlers shine as NZ seal 8-wicket win over South Africa

CSK confirms Nathan Ellis' exit from IPL 2026 due to hamstring injury

IPL 2026: 'A lot of RCB's success will depend on Hazlewood's availability,' opines Du Plessis

PBKS haven't achieved their goal yet, we must cross the finish line this time: Suryansh Shedge

IPL 2026: 'Bharat Arun has been adding a lot of value,' says Pant on LSG's bowling improvement

Hosting 2028 Indoor Athletics Worlds 'big step forward in our Olympic journey': Dhawan

'He's 25, not 20 anymore': ABD urges Abhishek to take more responsibility ahead of IPL 2026

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