IPL 2026: After phenomenal SMAT, Anukul Roy aims for a regular spot in KKR's line-up

Niharika Raina | March 20, 2026 6:00 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) Since 2018, the year Anukul Roy became a member of the Indian team that went on to win the Men’s U19 World Cup in New Zealand, he has mainly been a bench player in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Roy, a handy batter who also bowls left-arm orthodox spin, has only 12 IPL appearances – four of which came in the 2023 and 2024 seasons for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

South Africa women to host India and Australia for multi-format series

IANS | March 20, 2026 4:58 PM

New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) The South Africa women's team will host India and Australia in a busy schedule that includes multi-format matches, featuring two rare Test matches. India’s tour will kick off with a three-match ODI series, part of the ICC Women's Championship, starting on December 9 in Potchefstroom.

3rd T20I: Bowlers shine as NZ seal 8-wicket win over South Africa

IANS | March 20, 2026 4:32 PM

Auckland, March 20 (IANS) A superb bowling show followed by Tom Latham’s unbeaten half-century powered New Zealand to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I played at Eden Park on Friday, helping the hosts take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

CSK confirms Nathan Ellis' exit from IPL 2026 due to hamstring injury

IANS | March 20, 2026 2:58 PM

Chennai, March 20 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a big blow just a week before the start of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as their prime bowler Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the whole tournament due to a hamstring injury.