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IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants begin training camp in Lucknow, Pant and Shami to join on Tuesday

IANS | March 16, 2026 8:40 PM

Lucknow, March 16 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have commenced their training camp ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday. The franchise said captain, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, and veteran pacer Mohammed Shami are due to link up with the squad on Tuesday after arriving in Lucknow in late hours on Monday.

India is strongest ever white-ball team after back-to-back Men’s T20 WC triumphs, says Ricky Ponting

IANS | March 16, 2026 8:03 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hailed India as the greatest white-ball team ever assembled after they became the first men's side to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title with an emphatic 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

La Liga 2025-26: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 28

IANS | March 16, 2026 7:51 PM

Madrid, March 16 (IANS) FC Barcelona and Real Madrid both recorded comfortable victories over the weekend, leaving the situation unchanged at the top of La Liga 2025-26 standings.

Kishan R., Preemal J. crowned champions in national tenpin bowling c'ships

IANS | March 16, 2026 7:03 PM

Bengaluru, March 16 (IANS) Former national champion Kishan R. of Karnataka clinched his second national title in the men’s division at the ARC 34th National Tenpin Bowling Championships, which concluded at Amoeba, Church Street, Bengaluru, on Monday.

Hardik Pandya needs to bring his ‘A’ game; do what he did in the T20 WC, says Harbhajan

IANS | March 16, 2026 6:28 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has urged Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya to replicate his match-winning form from this year’s Men’s T20 World Cup as the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions bid to end a trophy drought.

Bumrah creates an impact in every game, guarantees you a wicket, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | March 16, 2026 6:13 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Former India opener Aakash Chopra says pace ace Jasprit Bumrah is guaranteed to deliver in every match for the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026, but warned that the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions face a complex puzzle to solve to fit their array of overseas talent into their playing eleven.

Varun, Sundar meet Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin after T20 WC triumph

IANS | March 16, 2026 6:08 PM

Chennai, March 16 (IANS) Key spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Washington Sundar, who were part of India's victorious campaign in the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup 2026, met the Tamil Nadu chief minister M.K. Stalin on Monday.

Bangladesh confirm dates and venues for home white-ball series against New Zealand

IANS | March 16, 2026 5:48 PM

Dhaka, March 16 (IANS) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday announced the full schedule for New Zealand’s upcoming white-ball tour, which will feature three ODIs followed by three T20Is in Bangladesh.

SAI national centres of excellence continue to drive India’s Olympic medal aspirations

IANS | March 16, 2026 5:41 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) As India steadily advances in its pursuit of hosting the 2036 Olympics, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) is expanding its athlete development system to boost the country's medal prospects in upcoming major events.

Always seen my role as just carrying a torch, says Dravid on getting Lifetime Achievement honour

IANS | March 16, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) Legendary India batter Rahul Dravid said he was humbled to receive the Lifetime Achievement honour at the recent BCCI annual awards ceremony, adding that his life in cricket is akin to a torchbearer passing on the legacy of those who came before him.

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IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants begin training camp in Lucknow, Pant and Shami to join on Tuesday

India is strongest ever white-ball team after back-to-back Men’s T20 WC triumphs, says Ricky Ponting

La Liga 2025-26: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 28

Kishan R., Preemal J. crowned champions in national tenpin bowling c'ships

Hardik Pandya needs to bring his ‘A’ game; do what he did in the T20 WC, says Harbhajan

Bumrah creates an impact in every game, guarantees you a wicket, says Aakash Chopra

Varun, Sundar meet Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin after T20 WC triumph

Bangladesh confirm dates and venues for home white-ball series against New Zealand

SAI national centres of excellence continue to drive India’s Olympic medal aspirations

Always seen my role as just carrying a torch, says Dravid on getting Lifetime Achievement honour

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