‘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.

Indian Wells Open: Unseeded Andreozzi & Guinard win maiden ATP Masters 1000 title together

IANS | March 15, 2026 12:36 PM

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.

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.

T20 World Cup-winner Kuldeep Yadav marries Vanshika Chadha in Mussoorie

IANS | March 14, 2026 11:01 PM

Mussoorie, March 14 (IANS) Recently-crowned T20 World Cup winner Kuldeep Yadav started a new innings in his life as she tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart Vanshika Chadha in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, on Saturday.

Rishabh’s century powers North Zone to a big win in JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket

IANS | March 14, 2026 9:53 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Rishabh Singh blazed an unbeaten century off just 43 balls to power North Zone to a commanding nine-wicket victory over West Zone in the JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket Trophy on Saturday, as the Sports Journalists Federation of India's Golden Jubilee National Convention got off to a spectacular start.

'Champions don’t stay down for long': Langer backs Rishabh Pant to shine in IPL 2026

IANS | March 14, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer believes that skipper Rishabh Pant will bounce back strongly in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will commence on March 28, saying champions like Pant do not remain down for long.

India’s decision to stick with Samson in top three worked out really well, says Ponting

IANS | March 14, 2026 7:48 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The legendary Ricky Ponting has identified India's decision to persist with wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson at the top of the order as one of the defining calls in their triumphant ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, saying the faith shown in him by captain Suryakumar Yadav and the coaching staff proved to be the difference on the biggest stage.

'Their away record is very poor,': Pujara flags major concern for SRH ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 14, 2026 6:08 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Sunrisers Hyderabad need to address their struggles in away matches despite possessing one of the most destructive batting line-ups as they prepare for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will commence on March 28.

'We’re going to have fun': Tilak Varma arrives in Dehradun for Kuldeep Yadav’s wedding

IANS | March 14, 2026 5:04 PM

Dehradun, March 14 (IANS) India's T20 World Cup 2026 winning player Tilak Varma arrived in the city on Saturday afternoon to attend the wedding of his teammate Kuldeep Yadav, who will be tying the knot with his fiancée, Vanshika, in the hill station of Mussoorie.

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

Indian Wells Open: Unseeded Andreozzi & Guinard win maiden ATP Masters 1000 title together

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

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

T20 World Cup-winner Kuldeep Yadav marries Vanshika Chadha in Mussoorie

Rishabh’s century powers North Zone to a big win in JK Bose Inter-Zonal T20 Cricket

'Champions don’t stay down for long': Langer backs Rishabh Pant to shine in IPL 2026

India’s decision to stick with Samson in top three worked out really well, says Ponting

'Their away record is very poor,': Pujara flags major concern for SRH ahead of IPL 2026

'We’re going to have fun': Tilak Varma arrives in Dehradun for Kuldeep Yadav’s wedding

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