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'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.

‘Who will bat at number 8?’: Aakash Chopra flags major concern for RR ahead of IPL 2026

IANS | March 21, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra flagged out major concerns for the 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will start on March 28.

IPL 2026: GT are stuck with Shahrukh Khan, Tewatia and need to take a major call, says Bangar

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:38 PM

Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) With a strong squad at their disposal, working out their playing combination during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will be a bit of a headache for the Gujarat Titans team management.

IPL 2026: Wasim Jaffer names RCB playing XI ahead of opener, excludes Phil Salt

IANS | March 21, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has picked his strongest playing XI of the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which is set to commence on March 28.

‘May the spirit of faith guide us all’: Tendulkar, Pathan brothers lead cricket fraternity’s Eid al-Fitr greetings

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) India’s cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar, former cricketers and brothers Irfan and Yusuf Pathan, and several other members of the cricketing fraternity extended their heartfelt wishes to their family, friends, and fans on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

‘The level of interference…’: Kirsten hits out at Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB, reveals reason for quitting

IANS | March 21, 2026 11:17 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Former Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten has opened up about his short stint as head coach of Pakistan’s limited-overs teams, revealing that extensive involvement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) played a major role in his early exit.

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.

World Gymnastics cancels Doha World Cup due to Middle East situation

IANS | March 21, 2026 9:21 AM

Geneva, March 21 (IANS) The artistic gymnastics World Cup scheduled to take place in Doha in April has been canceled "in light of the current situation in the Middle East," the sport's world governing body has said.

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

‘Who will bat at number 8?’: Aakash Chopra flags major concern for RR ahead of IPL 2026

IPL 2026: GT are stuck with Shahrukh Khan, Tewatia and need to take a major call, says Bangar

IPL 2026: Wasim Jaffer names RCB playing XI ahead of opener, excludes Phil Salt

‘May the spirit of faith guide us all’: Tendulkar, Pathan brothers lead cricket fraternity’s Eid al-Fitr greetings

‘The level of interference…’: Kirsten hits out at Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB, reveals reason for quitting

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

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

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

World Gymnastics cancels Doha World Cup due to Middle East situation

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