Keshav Maharaj reaches 50-match milestone in T20Is for South Africa

IANS | March 15, 2026 2:50 PM

Mount Maunganui, March 15 (IANS) Veteran left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj reached an important milestone in his international career as he completed 50 T20I appearances for the South Africa cricket team on Sunday. The landmark came during the opening match of the five-game T20I series against New Zealand played at Bay Oval.

‘Once a Dilliwala, always a Dilliwala,’ says Delhi Capitals after Pietersen steps down as mentor ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 15, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Delhi Capitals bid farewell to the team’s now-former mentor Kevin Pietersen after the England veteran announced on Saturday that he was stepping down from his role, stating that he could not commit the time it requires. The 45-year-old, however, will be back in the commentary box for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

If Sanju gets going, he can win you the game in the first 6 overs: Gambhir

IANS | March 15, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed that the team’s decision to bring Sanju Samson back into the playing XI midway through the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 was driven by a clear attacking philosophy rather than tactical match-ups, stressing that the wicketkeeper-batter has the ability to decide games inside the powerplay.

Kerr, Devine star as New Zealand cruise past South Africa in 1st T20I

IANS | March 15, 2026 11:15 AM

Mount Maunganui, March 15 (IANS) A dominant all-round display led by captain Amelia Kerr and a four-wicket haul from former skipper Sophie Devine powered New Zealand to a commanding 80-run victory over South Africa in the opening T20I of the three-match series at Bay Oval on Sunday. With the comprehensive win, New Zealand took a 1-0 lead in the series.