New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) In cricket’s ever-expanding T20 universe, comparisons are inevitable. But some debates feel forced — and the one between the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is firmly in that category.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has sparked a debate over the naming of Riyan Parag as captain of Rajasthan Royals for the 2026 season, saying he is “treated like a king” there.
Nurburg (Germany), March 23 (IANS) Indian racing driver Akshay Gupta wins in the second round of the Nurburgring Langstrecken Series (NLS), securing 1st place in the AM sub-class of the Porsche Endurance Trophy Nürburgring (Cup3) and finishing 43rd overall out of 132 starters in one of the most competitive endurance grids in the world.
St. Vincent, March 23 (IANS) The West Indies team has been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first Women’s T20I against Australia in St. Vincent on Friday.
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) India secured gold at the Global Esports Games in front of a full arena of fans as Anuhith Gosala defeated Miras of Kazakhstan in the Clash Royale finals, 3-2, to claim the top honours. India also clinched a bronze in DOTA 2, while Türkiye took gold.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The emotions of India’s T20 World Cup triumph are yet to fully sink in, but the cricketing calendar waits for no one. In just five days, the spotlight will shift to the grand spectacle of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, ushering in another season of high-octane action, star power, and unmatched fanfare.
Jaipur, March 23 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals have announced Sri Lankan all-rounder and T20I captain Dasun Shanaka as the replacement for Sam Curran for the Indian Premier League 2026 season after an injury ruled the English all-rounder out of the tournament.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season will proceed as planned, with the availability and participation of certain overseas players to be determined by the franchises, a league official told IANS. The statement comes amid uncertainty surrounding the participation of some foreign recruits ahead of the tournament.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting set the tone for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season with a clear message to his players: embrace mistakes, but stay committed to the process. Addressing the squad at the start of their training camp in New Chandigarh’s Mullanpur, Ponting emphasised preparation, clarity of roles, and belief in the team’s approach.
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Axar Patel said he is personally not in favour of the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying that it reduces the role of all-rounders in the ten-team tournament, whose 19th edition starts on March 28.
