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IPL 2026: 'Pant is a prisoner of his own reputation,' says Aakash Chopra

IANS | March 25, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra believes that India's wicketkeeper batter and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant is a prisoner of his own reputation of playing unorthodox shots and needs to reassess his approach especially in the white-ball format as he gears up for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28.

5th T20I: Amelia’s century powers NZ to 4-1 series win over SA

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:47 AM

Christchurch, March 25 (IANS) A brilliant all-round display, led by Amelia Kerr’s 105-run knock and a two-wicket haul, guided New Zealand to a commanding 92-run victory over South Africa in the fifth WT20I here at Hagley Oval, sealing the five-game series 4-1.

IPL 2026: With clarity in mind and plans, Yash Thakur banks on death overs expertise to thrive for PBKS

Niharika Raina | March 25, 2026 11:38 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) When Yash Thakur talks about bowling in the death overs in T20s, he does not talk about variations first - he speaks about the clarity in mind and plans before turning his attention to execution. The clarity in his words mirrors Thakur’s reputation as an end-overs specialist in IPL - 13 of his 25 wickets have come in the crunch 17–20 overs phase.

Sinner overcome home hope Michelsen to enter Miami QF

IANS | March 25, 2026 10:27 AM

Miami, March 25 (IANS) World No. 2 Jannik Sinner beat home hope Alex Michelsen 7-5, 7-6(4) to enter Miami Open quarterfinal, keeping his mission to complete the coveted ‘Sunshine Double’ on track.

Jeremy Coney, Haidee Tiffen inducted in NZC Hall of Fame

IANS | March 25, 2026 9:58 AM

Christchurch, March 25 (IANS) Legendary New Zealand cricketers, Jeremy Coney and Haidee Tiffen, have been inducted into the NZC Hall of Fame, the first additions since the inaugural “First Eleven” was unveiled last summer.

Consortium led by Aditya Birla Group acquires RCB for Rs 16,660 crore (Ld)

IANS | March 24, 2026 11:51 PM

Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) A consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and the Times Internet Limited has acquired the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women's Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for INR 16,660 crore, the owners of the franchise informed regulatory bodies on Tuesday.

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