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IPL 2026: LSG skipper Pant, owner Goenka, squad members visit Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya

IANS | March 21, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant, principal owner and chairman of the franchise Sanjiv Goenka, and several other members of the squad offered prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The 19th edition of the tournament is set to begin on March 28.

'It's a one-on-one issue': Sivaramakrishnan distances BCCI, Jay Shah from commentary exit row

IANS | March 21, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has clarified that neither the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) nor current International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah played any role in his decision to step away from commentary duties ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, stating that his concerns were limited to an issue with a specific individual within the system.

IPL 2026: T20 WC squad snub will motivate Shubman Gill this season, says Cheteshwar Pujara

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:50 AM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The selectors' decision to ignore him for the recently-concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup, denying India's Test and ODI captain an opportunity to win silverware in the shortest format, will fire-up Shubman Gill to go all out to capture the Indian Premier League (IPL) title that his side Gujarat Titans that eluded them last year.

BCCI announces schedule for India’s 2-T20I tour of Ireland

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:37 AM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the schedule for India’s upcoming two-match T20I series against Ireland. The World Cup champions will tour Ireland in June for a couple of T20Is, to be played on June 26 and 28 in Belfast.

Miami Open: Alcaraz eases past Fonseca in first meeting with rising star

IANS | March 21, 2026 10:08 AM

Miami, March 21 (IANS) The first meeting with a rising star can be tricky at times, as one doesn't know what to expect. However, World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz did not encounter much trouble in halting the progress of teenager Joao Fonseca with a straight-sets win at the Miami Open.

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