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IPL 2026 is set to commence on March 26 and conclude on May 31, with the opening match potentially at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, pending government clearance. Franchise representatives met in Abu Dhabi to finalise these dates ahead of Tuesday’s auction. The auction will feature a pool of 359 players, with marquee names like Cameron Green […]

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Lionel Messi’s final India appearance was marked by protests against Delhi’s severe air pollution. Fans chanted about the AQI as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took the stage. The hazardous pollution levels were a stark contrast to the celebratory atmosphere for the football icon. This event highlighted public frustration with the environmental crisis in Delhi-NCR. Source […]

Mallika Sagar, a trailblazing auctioneer, will lead the IPL 2026 auction. With a unique career bridging fine art and elite sports, she became Christie’s first Indian woman auctioneer in New York. Sagar has since broken barriers in Indian sports, notably as the first female auctioneer for the Pro Kabaddi League and the Women’s Premier League. […]

A new IPL rule caps overseas player salaries at INR 18 crore, regardless of auction bids, to enforce financial discipline and prevent inflation. While franchises pay the full bid amount, the excess goes to the BCCI’s player welfare fund, with Indian players remaining unaffected by this cap. Source link

Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta urges Shubman Gill to embrace an anchor role in T20Is, similar to Virat Kohli’s past contributions. He believes Gill’s strength lies in stability, not just high strike rates, serving as the pivot for India’s stroke-makers. Dasgupta also addressed concerns about Suryakumar Yadav’s form and dismissed split coaching as a superficial […]

Sri Lankan authorities are planning to arrest former cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga on corruption charges related to his time as petroleum minister. He and his brother are accused of altering oil procurement procedures, causing an estimated $5 million loss to the state. His brother has been arrested and released on bail, with a travel ban […]

Rajasthan Royals enter the auction with a Rs 16.05 crore purse. They aim to secure a high-quality Indian spinner and bolster their pace attack. Key players are retained, and trades have strengthened the squad. Several RCA talents, including Ashok Sharma and Kartik Sharma, are expected to attract bids. Established players like Deepak Hooda and Rahul […]

Allrounder Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining T20Is against South Africa due to illness and will be replaced by Shahbaz Ahmed. Patel missed the third T20I, where India’s bowlers performed exceptionally well to restrict South Africa to 117. The updated squad for the final two matches has been announced. Source link

England captain Ben Stokes has called for increased fight and resilience from his team ahead of the must-win third Ashes Test against Australia, with the series currently at 2-0. The side makes one change, recalling Josh Tongue for Gus Atkinson, while Shoaib Bashir remains out, with Will Jacks filling the spin role to bolster batting. […]