‘I heard RCB chants when Wankhede was silent’: Bethell recalls T20 WC knock vs India

IANS | March 26, 2026 4:34 PM

Bengaluru, March 26 (IANS) England’s young batter Jacob Bethell has expressed admiration for the passionate fan base of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), revealing that he could hear chants for the team even during a tense moment in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against India at the Wankhede Stadium.

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals aim for breaking title drought through familiar and new faces

IANS | March 26, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Banking on a mix of familiar players and fresh recruits, Delhi Capitals look stronger than ever to end their long wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title. Despite a strong start last year by winning their first four matches, DC faltered in the second half of the campaign and finished fifth to miss out on the playoffs for the fourth successive time.

Amelia Kerr, Jacob Duffy take top honours at New Zealand Cricket Awards

IANS | March 26, 2026 3:15 PM

Wellington, March 26 (IANS) New Zealand women’s captain Amelia Kerr and men’s fast bowler Jacob Duffy took the top honours at the 2026 New Zealand Cricket Awards on Thursday. While Amelia won an unprecedented fourth straight Debbie Hockley Medal, Duffy claimed the Sir Richard Hadlee Medal.

Mirabai Chanu plans strategic weight shift from 48kg to 49kg between CWG and Asiad

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:43 PM

Raipur, March 26 (IANS) India's weightlifting ace Mirabai Chanu has revealed her strategic approach to managing weight categories for major international events, stating that she will maintain her weight within the 48kg category for the Commonwealth Games, but will need to move up to the 49kg category shortly after, as the Asian Games follow within two months.