Dhoni signs, Samson refuses — CSK’s new star wins hearts

Sanju Samson’s humility shone as he joined MS Dhoni at a CSK event, declining to sign a bat until Dhoni encouraged him. Fresh off a T20 World Cup win, Samson expressed excitement about learning from Dhoni and playing for CSK, anticipating an emotional opening match against his former team, Rajasthan…

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Virat Kohli fires ‘It’s going to get tougher’ warning as RCB gear up for IPL 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru kick off their IPL 2026 title defence on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Virat Kohli, fresh from practice, urged his team to maintain intensity for another successful campaign. Head coach Andy Flower expressed confidence in the squad, while Kohli eyes becoming the first to score 9,000 IPL…

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IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s fight for relevance before 2027 WC

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli face a crucial IPL season, their most visible audition for the 2027 ODI World Cup. With shrinking game-time and increasing selector pragmatism, this tournament is a fitness and form test. They must prove their present-day relevance and endurance to secure a spot, as reputation alone…

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‘Virat Kohli was a bit cocky’: AB de Villiers makes honest admission

As IPL 2026 approaches, AB de Villiers reflected on his early impressions of Virat Kohli. Initially put off by Kohli’s cockiness, De Villiers realised it mirrored his own competitive drive. Over time, mutual respect grew, and a chance encounter during a Test match laid the foundation for their legendary RCB…

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Candidates: French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave doubts Pragg’s chances

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave ranked R Praggnanandhaa in B tier for the Candidates, calling it a “hot take” based on recent form. Despite strong 2025 performances, he cited six months of inconsistent results, saying, “It’s harsh… Pragg would have been at S tier.” He added, “It’s been 6 months and his form…

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Who will fill Andre Russell’s void? KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar reveals

Andre Russell’s IPL journey with KKR has concluded after he went unsold in the 2026 mini-auction. Head coach Abhishek Nayar expressed confidence in Indian talents Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh to fill the void left by the explosive all-rounder. Russell leaves behind a remarkable legacy of match-winning performances for the…

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‘We’ve looked at a few bowlers’: KKR reveal injured Rana replacement plan

KKR face a major setback as Harshit Rana is ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury, with coach Abhishek Nayar admitting he’ll be hard to replace. Matheesha Pathirana’s fitness is also uncertain. However, captain Ajinkya Rahane backed Varun Chakravarthy to bounce back, as KKR test bowling options ahead of…

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IPL 2026 boost for KKR: ‘Fit and ready’ Matheesha Pathirana set to join squad

Kolkata Knight Riders received a significant boost as Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed Matheesha Pathirana is fit and ready for the IPL. This eases concerns over KKR’s depleted pace attack, with the young pacer cleared after recovering from a calf strain. His availability, especially as a death-over specialist, is crucial for…

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Virat, Rohit and Indian cricket deserves clarity over their futures, not hocus-pocus

Despite clear long-term ambitions from coaching and selection staff, uncertainty looms over the ODI futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While both superstars are performing well, the Indian cricket board needs to initiate direct dialogue regarding their inclusion in the 2027 World Cup plans. This lack of clarity, in…

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TOISA 2025: University, academies, infrastructure drive new sports culture in UP

Uttar Pradesh is transforming into a sports powerhouse with a comprehensive plan focusing on world-class infrastructure, education, and grassroots development. The upcoming Major Dhyan Chand State Sports University in Meerut is central to this vision, alongside a growing network of sports colleges and private academies. …

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‘Destiny got me here’: Samson on Dhoni as CSK drops 1st Sanju-MSD video | WATCH

Sanju Samson’s long-held dream of playing alongside MS Dhoni has materialized as he joins Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026. This move follows Samson’s stellar performance, earning him Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2026, where he set new Indian batting records. Fans eagerly anticipate this exciting…

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‘Dilli hai bhai sabki dhadkan’: Delhi falls back in love with football after 7 years

It took 2,587 days for top-tier club football to return to Delhi. And then it took a while for the stands to get occupied. But when they did — for SC Delhi vs Jamshedpur FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium — by 6,372 fans, it was met by loud chants,…

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SRH’s IPL 2026 plans shaken as key all-rounder ruled out following Cummins’ injury

Sunrisers Hyderabad faces a blow as Jack Edwards is ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. Australian pacer Nathan Ellis and England all-rounder Sam Curran will also miss the season with hamstring and groin issues respectively. Ishan Kishan will captain SRH in Pat Cummins’ absence as they begin their…

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