Cricket

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans name Vijay Dahiya as Assistant Coach

His appointment follows the recent addition of former Australia batting legend Matthew Hayden as Batting Coach, further bolstering the Titans' coaching group ahead of the upcoming IPL season.

2026-03-11T15:51:42.355743+00:00 IST

BCCI announces schedule for first phase of IPL 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026, according to a release.

2026-03-11T13:56:26.750917+00:00 IST

Anil Kumble names MI and CSK as IPL’s “greatest” teams

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are almost equal when it comes to being the "greatest team in IPL" history.

2026-03-11T12:48:18.583122+00:00 IST

Nahid Rana’s fifer helps Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 8 wickets

Chasing a modest target of 115 runs, the Bangla Tigers achieved that in 15.1 overs with the opener batter Tanzid Hasan Tamim playing an unbeaten knock of 67 runs off just 42 balls. He hit seven fours and five sixes in his impressive knock.

2026-03-11T12:34:32.075422+00:00 IST

“Proud moment for all of us”: Amruta Fadnavis

Suryakumar was India's third-highest run-getter in the T20 World Cup. The right-handed batter amassed 242 runs in nine matches at an average of 30.25. The Indian skipper notched up one half-century.

2026-03-11T12:01:54.323724+00:00 IST

Pink-ball Test still in plans for 2029-30 Ashes: Todd Greenberg

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has stated that the board still intends to include a pink-ball Test in the 2029-30 men's Ashes series, despite recent reports suggesting a day-night match had already been ruled out, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2026-03-11T11:46:41.243394+00:00 IST

Bangladesh seamer Nahid Rana’s fifer restricts Pakistan to 114

The opening duo added 41 runs before Nahid Rana got rid of Farhan in the 10th over. The highest run-scorer of the recently concluded T20 World Cup, Farhan, made 27 runs off 38 balls with the help of four boundaries in his maiden ODI match.

2026-03-11T11:34:26.626598+00:00 IST

ICC unveils final prize money distribution for teams after T20 WC

After the successful conclusion of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the final allocation of the tournament's USD 11.25 million players' prize money pool, following the record-breaking increase in ICC prize money introduced in 2024, as per the ICC website.

2026-03-11T10:56:14.458412+00:00 IST

Sanju Samson reflects on dream T20 World Cup campaign

The wicketkeeper-batter was adjudged Player of the Tournament for his consistent performance, where he amassed 321 runs in five innings at an average of 80.25 and a strike rate of 199.37, hitting 27 fours and 24 sixes and ended as the third-highest run-getter in the T20 WC.

2026-03-11T09:06:09.299292+00:00 IST

Abhishek stays at top in ICC T20I rankings after WC final heroics

The latest ICC T20I rankings were updated after Suryakumar Yadav's side cruised to a 96-run triumph over New Zealand in the final in Ahmedabad on March 8. With the win, India clinched back-to-back titles and became the first team to win three Men's T20 World Cup trophies since the tournament's inception.

2026-03-11T08:42:19.693746+00:00 IST

Suryakumar eyes Olympic gold after India’s T20 World Cup win

The Men in Blue beat New Zealand by 96 runs on Sunday to successfully defend their T20 World Cup title. The victory made India the first team to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, the first to win consecutive titles after their 2024 win, and the first to lift the trophy three times (2007, 2024, and 2026).

2026-03-11T07:36:29.757563+00:00 IST

"Players should not be degraded": Kirti reacts on Gambhir remark

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and former India cricketer Kirti Azad on Wednesday reacted to remarks made by India head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying that players should not be degraded and that mutual respect among all religions must be maintained in a democratic society.

2026-03-11T06:32:31.620260+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli begins preparations for IPL 2026

The right-handed batter has amassed 8661 runs in 267 matches and 259 innings in IPL history. Kohli has an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 132.85. The former RCB captain has smashed eight centuries and 63 half-centuries in the tournament's history.

2026-03-11T06:02:30.668861+00:00 IST

Kerr shines as NZ women thrash Zimbabwe, seal 3-0 sweep

An outstanding all-round performance from Amelia Kerr, including a hat-trick, powered the New Zealand women's cricket team to a massive 200-run victory over the Zimbabwe women's cricket team in the third and final ODI, completing a dominant 3-0 whitewash in the series on Wednesday.

2026-03-11T05:23:21.209797+00:00 IST

ICC cites Gulf crisis for delay in teams’ return after T20 WC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday said that the delay in the return of several teams after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka was caused by disruptions to international air travel resulting from the ongoing crisis in the Gulf region.

2026-03-11T04:42:37.520023+00:00 IST

Gambhir dismisses criticism of Indian wickets

Gautam Gambhir dismissed criticism that Indian pitches are "tailored" to suit the home team, asserting that such claims are often made to create controversy and attract views.

2026-03-11T04:26:09.108493+00:00 IST

''I listen to my instincts, not data": Gautam Gambhir

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Gambhir noted that every leader brings a unique vision and his approach to how the Indian team plays, conducts itself and operates reflects his personal philosophy during his tenure.

2026-03-11T04:19:03.642732+00:00 IST

Gambhir reacts to MS Dhoni's congratulatory social media post

Head coach Gautam Gambhir reacted to former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's congratulatory post following India's T20 World Cup 2026 win, where 'Mahi' complimented 'GG', saying "smile looks great on you."

2026-03-11T04:06:05.994067+00:00 IST

Gambhir lauds Sanju Samson, reveals reason for backing him

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Gambhir said he backed Sanju Samson because he believed the batter has a lot to offer the team, adding that a lean patch is temporary and referring to his struggles with the bat during the New Zealand series before the T20 World Cup.

2026-03-11T04:00:43.403433+00:00 IST

"One day my honesty will...": Gambhir on his image as India coach

.Gambhir, a former Indian batting stalwart known for his big match performances in World Cups and now for his massive accomplishments and some lows as a coach, spoke to ANI after Men in Blue achieved their second major ICC title under his coaching and became the first team to defend the T20 WC at home.

2026-03-11T03:45:43.934077+00:00 IST

"Proud moment": Abhishek's father hails son’s role in T20WC win

Abhishek, who had struggled for form during the early stages of the T20 World Cup 2026 campaign and registered three consecutive ducks, delivered a crucial performance in the final.

2026-03-11T03:32:13.660964+00:00 IST