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Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2026 training, with Virat Kohli in focus as he impressed in nets. Some key players were absent, while rain cut practice short. The team faces Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28, and their fan-favourite ‘Unbox’ event has been cancelled due to…

Smith, who went unsold in the IPL auction, said he initially wanted to be part of the league but now sees the break as useful ahead of England’s Test summer, which begins against New Zealand in June. …

Senegal’s AFCON win has been overturned by Confederation of African Football, awarding the title to Morocco and sparking outrage. CAF cited rules after Senegal players briefly left the pitch during the final. Senegal has rejected the decision, alleged corruption, and will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, leaving…

Jos Buttler admitted he had a poor T20 World Cup, scoring just 87 runs, but remains determined to continue his England career. He said, “Obviously I had a poor tournament, which is disappointing,” yet added he hopes to return to form. After taking a refreshing break in France, Buttler reflected,…

RCB will begin their IPL 2026 campaign on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The team will enter the season after winning their first title last year. …

Sunrisers Hyderabad have appointed Ishan Kishan as captain for the upcoming IPL season, with Abhishek Sharma as his deputy. This leadership change is in effect until regular captain Pat Cummins recovers from injury. Kishan, a dynamic wicketkeeper-batter, brings his explosive form and proven IPL record to the role, aiming to…

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Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is uncertain about playing the Women’s Candidates in Cyprus due to Middle East tensions. She recently voiced concerns publicly. However, a final decision is yet to be taken. Her withdrawal could lead to fines and impact Indian chess. If she opts out, Ukraine’s Anna Muzychuk…

Former cricketers Balaji and du Plessis have outlined a roadmap for KKR’s IPL 2026 campaign, emphasizing Rahane’s top-order role and the need for new contributors like Green and Allen. While backing the explosive Kiwi openers, concerns were raised about bowling depth and the crucial role of spinners Varun and Narine….

Cricket icon Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced strong concerns about ‘fan armies’ on social media, labelling their influence a ‘disease.’ He believes these organized narratives, often focusing on individuals over team performance, are shifting focus away from the game itself. Ashwin shared his personal experience with criticism after analyzing Shubman Gill’s…

IPL franchises Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru face significant pace bowling concerns due to injuries. KKR’s Harshit Rana and Matheesha Pathirana are sidelined, while SRH captain Pat Cummins’ fitness is uncertain. RCB’s Josh Hazlewood is also racing against time to recover, potentially impacting their bowling attack….

The BCCI may revise player contract valuations after removing the A+ category, potentially impacting consistent performers like Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah, previously A+, was moved to Grade A, raising concerns about a pay cut. Other players like Axar Patel also face contract downgrades despite strong performances, prompting a review of the…

India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have learned their group-stage opponents for the FIH Hockey World Cup, with both sides drawn in Pool D. The men will face Pakistan, England, and Wales, while the women will compete against China, England, and South Africa. Both teams will play their matches in…

England, led by Ben Stokes, lost the 2025/26 Ashes series 4-1 to Australia cricket team. The tour is still under review by the England and Wales Cricket Board. …

India women’s team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur rose to seventh in ICC ODI rankings, while Smriti Mandhana stayed No.1. All-rounder Sophie Devine slipped to ninth. New Zealand stars impressed Maddy Green and Amelia Kerr made big gains. In T20Is, Kerr, Georgia Plimmer and Jess Kerr also climbed rankings with strong performances….