Mussoorie, March 15 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif congratulated India’s T20 World Cup 2026 champion Kuldeep Yadav after the left-arm wrist spinner married his childhood sweetheart Vanshika, calling him one of the nicest cricketers on the circuit.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Virat Kohli has favoured his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate Chris Gayle over India's prime batter Rohit Sharma as the best opener in the shortest format of the game.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Sarfaraz Ahmed, the wicketkeeper-batter who led Pakistan to 2017 ICC Champions Trophy triumph and remains the only captain to have won ICC titles at both junior and senior levels, announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday, drawing curtains on a career spanning nearly two decades.
Mount Maunganui, March 15 (IANS) A clinical bowling display followed by a measured chase helped South Africa secure a comfortable seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20I of the five-match series on Saturday.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) hopes of a successful 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign hinges on their ability to bully opposition bowlers and consistently out-bat rival sides.
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.
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.
Indian Wells, March 15 (IANS) Unseeded pair Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Guinard produced a composed performance to secure their first ATP Masters 1000 title together, defeating cousins Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot 7-6(3), 6-3 in the doubles final of the Indian Wells Open.
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.
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.
