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Lakshmi N. Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal, along with Adar Poonawalla, acquired a majority stake in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals for USD 1.65 billion (approximately Rs 15,600 crore) after the Kal Somani-led consortium pulled out of the race. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajasthan-royals-sale-facing-legal-trouble-after-rs-15-600-crore-deal-report-makes-big-claim-11443743#publisher=newsstand

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori on Sunday said losing wickets at crucial times hampered their strategies against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2026 match on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/srh-coach-daniel-vettori-dissects-problem-after-kkr-loss-namedrops-ishan-kishan-heinrich-klaasen-11443630#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings, their seventh loss in nine matches in IPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-mumbai-indians-can-qualify-for-ipl-2026-playoffs-after-defeat-against-rivals-csk-11440667#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings restricted a lacklustre Mumbai Indians to 159 for seven in a critical Indian Premier League match on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mumbai-indians-script-huge-world-record-become-first-t20-team-to-achieve-this-feat-11440424#publisher=newsstand

Kyle Jamieson stunned Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with an inswinging yorker during the second over of the match, giving the batting prodigy an aggressive send-off. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-a-pretty-sight-kyle-jamieson-blasted-by-ex-cricketer-over-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-send-off-11437032#publisher=newsstand

A wonderful exhibition of batting gifts by KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) overshadowed Riyan Parag's redemptive 90, powering Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-delhi-capitals-gain-one-spot-with-win-over-rajasthan-royals-11437358#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a four-wicket defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 game in Ahmedabad on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-gujarat-titans-win-over-royal-challengers-bengaluru-11433151#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians are struggling in IPL 2026 after losing six of their first eight matches. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/opposition-bowlers-have-worked-out-a-plan-to-him-ex-india-player-on-mi-stars-batting-struggles-11430780#publisher=newsstand

Riyan Parag, who has not had the best of times with the bat this IPL, was seen inhaling an e-cigarette, also known as vaping, in the dressing room during the live broadcast of their game against Punjab Kings on Tuesday night. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/riyan-parag-vaping-controversy-well-placed-ipl-source-drops-bombshell-lot-of-players-consume-e-cigarette-11424269#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians suffered their sixth loss of IPL 2026 as they slumped to a 6-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-can-mumbai-indians-still-qualify-for-ipl-playoffs-despite-losing-6-out-of-8-matches-11427874#publisher=newsstand

Before Wednesday, Ryan Rickelton last played on April 16. He came back into the XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad and made it worthwhile. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ryan-rickelton-leaves-behind-sanath-jayasuriya-rohit-sharma-does-what-no-other-mumbai-indians-batter-has-done-in-ipl-11427602#publisher=newsstand

Riyan Parag came into the spotlight after videos showing him vaping inside the Rajasthan Royals dressing room went viral during their match against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2026 in New Chandigarh. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/riyan-parag-caught-vaping-in-rajasthan-royals-dressing-room-as-fresh-controversy-hits-ipl-2026-11422646#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did another "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi" yet again. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals prodigy has made it a habit to give his team a fiery start source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-falls-short-of-historic-century-courtesy-arshdeep-singh-in-pbks-vs-rr-kieron-pollards-record-still-in-danger-11422476#publisher=newsstand

Two brilliant exhibitions of pace bowling from Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar powered defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/delhi-capitals-all-out-for-75-full-list-of-lowest-totals-in-ipl-history-11417285#publisher=newsstand

Rinku Singh's resilient unbeaten knock of 83 off 51 balls helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) overcome Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) Mohsin Khan's career-best bowling figures of 5 for 23 in four overs, as they posted 155 for 7 in 20 overs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Sunday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohsin-khan-carnage-in-lucknow-becomes-first-bowler-to-pick-five-wickets-in-ipl-2026-11412546#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals' wonder-kid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made mockery of Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling on Saturday. The teenager slammed his second IPL century in just 36 balls source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-surpasses-chris-gayle-achieves-mega-first-in-ipl-and-also-the-fastest-to-historic-milestone-11409050#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill did not shy away from pinpointing where the game slipped for the Gujarat Titans after their five-wicket defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-we-needed-to-take-wickets-says-gt-skipper-gill-after-five-wicket-defeat-vs-rcb-11405710#publisher=newsstand

RCB now boast a strong record of five wins from seven matches as they head into the business end of the season. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-virat-kohli-powered-rcb-trump-gujarat-titans-in-high-scoring-thriller-11405637#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings put up an all-round show on Thursday to hand Mumbai Indians a 103-run defeat in their IPL 2026 game at the Wankhede Stadium. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-on-reason-behind-mumbai-indians-biggest-ever-ipl-defeat-to-chennai-super-kings-11400741#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians are in a dire situation in IPL 2026. The Hardik Pandya-led side succumbed to an 103-run loss against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-can-mumbai-indians-qualify-for-ipl-2026-playoffs-even-after-losing-5th-game-after-csk-drubbing-11400517#publisher=newsstand

Chasing a target of 160, LSG huffed and puffed before being shot out for 119 in 18 overs after the slide started with their skipper Rishabh Pant playing the most ugly sweep-cum- hoick to let the momentum slip source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-rajasthan-royals-hand-lucknow-super-giants-fourth-straight-loss-11395178#publisher=newsstand

CSK bowling coach Eric Simmons hinted at Spencer Johnson's potential inclusion due to Khaleel Ahmed's injury. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rs-1-5-crore-overseas-star-to-debut-for-csk-in-el-clasico-vs-mumbai-indians-11394574#publisher=newsstand

Abhishek Sharma once again dazzled with an unbeaten 135 off 68 balls in SRH's 48 run win against Delhi Capitals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/axar-patel-calls-out-kl-rahul-delhi-capitals-stars-blunders-after-loss-to-srh-cost-us-dearly-11390233#publisher=newsstand

On a placid Uppal track, Abhishek Sharma scythed through Delhi bowling attack with 10 sixes and as many boundaries in Sunrisers' mammoth score of 242 for 2. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-abhishek-sharma-inspired-srh-thrash-delhi-capitals-11390126#publisher=newsstand

Back to winning ways after four defeats in a row, a happy Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya said he always had faith in Tilak Varma's talent source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-hardik-pandya-told-tilak-varma-during-gt-vs-mi-game-that-triggered-a-45-ball-ton-skipper-reveals-11385209#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's journey in IPL 2026 - and in Indian cricket - is turning out to be a special one source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-frustrated-after-rrs-loss-vs-kkr-video-of-interaction-with-rr-manager-viral-watch-11384943#publisher=newsstand

Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly added their names to the list with a superb 182-run partnership against LSG in 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/priyansh-arya-cooper-connolly-enter-elite-list-with-182-run-stand-for-punjab-kings-11380348#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru could not register a win at their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in an IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/out-hai-virat-kohli-disagrees-with-umpires-decision-in-rcb-vs-dc-ipl-match-a-drs-masterclass-follows-11377283#publisher=newsstand

It was a good day for KL Rahul and his IPL team, Delhi Capitals, as they beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-phil-salt-were-not-happy-kl-rahul-explains-why-after-dcs-win-over-rcb-in-ipl-2026-11377106#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians have gone winless for four consecutive games of the IPL 2026 season, putting skipper Hardik Pandya under intense pressure. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-know-why-hardik-pandya-said-dont-have-much-to-say-r-ashwin-explains-mumbai-indians-crisis-11370129#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill's elegant 86 complemented a probing new-ball spell from Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj as Gujarat Titans registered a commanding five-wicket win over laggards Kolkata Knight Riders. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kkr-suffer-fifth-defeat-in-ipl-2026-has-any-team-finished-an-edition-without-a-single-win-11373658#publisher=newsstand

Kolkata Knight Riders continued their dismal run in IPL 2026 as the Ajinkya Rahane-led side suffered a 5-wicket loss against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-can-kkr-still-reach-ipl-2026-playoffs-despite-losing-5-out-of-6-matches-11373406#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah seemed ineffective during the match against Punjab Kings as the team chased down a 196-run target in just 16.3 overs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-has-jasprit-bumrah-failed-to-pick-any-wicket-in-ipl-2026-irfan-pathan-answers-11368652#publisher=newsstand

Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer struck fluent fifties as Punjab Kings' winning run continued with a seven-wicket hammering of Mumbai Indians source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/punjab-kings-climb-to-ipl-2026-points-table-top-spot-mumbai-indians-ninth-after-4th-straight-loss-11368691#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli, after a rather slow knock against Mumbai Indians, showed early signs of being back to his elements as he guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-provides-grim-health-update-after-guiding-rcb-to-win-for-four-five-days-now-11363383#publisher=newsstand

Chase-master Virat Kohli was back to doing what he does best, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru's charge with the bat source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anushka-sharma-reacts-as-virat-kohli-misses-66th-ipl-half-century-by-just-1-run-watch-11363183#publisher=newsstand

Ajinkya Rahane also admitted that while KKR backed a settled combination going into the game, the ongoing run of losses has made things challenging. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-ajinkya-rahane-reflects-on-batting-struggles-as-kkr-suffer-32-run-loss-to-csk-11358162#publisher=newsstand

Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL season went from bad to worse as Chennai Super Kings demolished them by 32 runs on a tricky surface, exposing head coach Abhishek Nayar's poor planning and skipper Ajinkya Rahane's archaic approach source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/csk-outclass-kkr-to-climb-above-mi-in-latest-ipl-2026-points-table-11358154#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is enduring a difficult phase with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with his prolonged lean run source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ruturaj-gaikwads-torrid-run-in-ipl-2026-hurts-csk-badly-11357885#publisher=newsstand

SRH, having posted 216 for six on the back of skipper Ishan Kishan's 44-ball 91, bundled out the in-form RR for 159 in 19 overs, returning to winning ways in style after back-to-back losses. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/debutants-praful-hinge-sakib-hussain-dismantle-rajasthan-royals-help-sunrisers-hyderabad-enter-top-4-in-ipl-2026-points-table-11353113#publisher=newsstand

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Abhishek Sharma made an unwanted record, overtaking Rohit Sharma for the most ducks by an Indian batter in a calendar year source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/abhishek-sharma-overtakes-rohit-sharma-sanju-samson-for-unwanted-record-11352587#publisher=newsstand

The development was confirmed by the BCB in an official press release issued on Sunday, following a formal request from their franchise, Peshawar Zalmi, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-grant-one-day-noc-extension-to-shoriful-islam-nahid-rana-for-pakistan-super-league-11346985#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are the main protagonists in any Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians clash in IPL 2026. Fans assembled at the Wankhede Stadium were treated to a Kohli half-century - his 65th in the IPL - which came off 37 balls source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/unhappy-virat-kohli-throws-away-helmet-despite-scoring-50-vs-mi-does-not-celebrate-landmark-this-is-the-reason-11347875#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians, who are coming off two consecutive defeats after a winning start to IPL 2026, will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday aiming to snap the losing run. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mumbai-indians-concerned-over-jasprit-bumrahs-lack-of-wickets-coach-gives-blunt-verdict-11343759#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravi Bishnoi achieved a feat that no other bowler has managed against Virat Kohli in nearly three years. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajasthan-royals-spinner-ravi-bishnoi-achieves-feat-no-one-has-achieved-vs-virat-kohli-in-in-1089-days-11341027#publisher=newsstand

Operations at the canteen inside the Sports Authority of India headquarters in Delhi have come to a partial halt. The cooking activities have been suspended amid what is being described as an LPG supply issue source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajat-patidar-shubman-gill-ishan-kishan-would-want-one-youngster-to-play-their-ipl-teams-guess-who-11340970#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket team star batter Rohit Sharma left social media users excited after posting a cryptic Instagram story that hinted at a possible partnership between Netflix and Mumbai Indians. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-to-star-in-netflix-show-social-media-post-leaves-fans-guessing-11335554#publisher=newsstand

DC needed two runs to win off as many balls when David Miller refused to take a single. The South African star, who was already playing a blinder, backed himself to do the job but failed to do so. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-differs-with-sunil-gavaskar-over-david-millers-no-single-call-11333867#publisher=newsstand

Prabhsimran Singh has attributed his successful opening partnership with Priyansh Arya to an unselfish tactical approach and a deep-rooted personal bond that extends beyond the cricket field. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/prabhsimran-singh-reveals-secret-behind-partnership-with-priyansh-arya-off-field-bond-11333363#publisher=newsstand

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill shared his honest reaction on David Miller's refusal to take a single on the penultimate delivery of the match, a move that unarguably cost Delhi capitals the game. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-goes-unfiltered-on-david-millers-single-refusal-reveals-what-gt-planned-next-11330938#publisher=newsstand

Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by one run despite KL Rahul's heroic 92 off 52 balls in an Indian Premier League match in New Delhi on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-gujarat-titans-narrow-one-run-win-over-delhi-capitals-11330831#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals maintained their 100 per cent win record in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday as they thrashed Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in Guwahati in a rain-curtailed clash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-rajasthan-royals-hammer-mumbai-indians-by-27-runs-11325372#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah vs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi - that was one contest everybody was eager to watch in the Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match in Guwahati source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-slams-jasprit-bumrah-for-six-on-first-ball-and-then-gets-another-pace-greats-reaction-says-it-all-11325037#publisher=newsstand

Kevin Pietersen made an explosive allegation that his international career came to a premature end due to a dispute with authorities over his participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL). source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/lost-my-career-because-of-ipl-ex-england-skipper-kevin-pietersen-drops-major-bombshell-11319279#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket team star batter Virat Kohli took to social media to give his review of the blockbuster film Dhurandhar 2. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-gives-his-review-of-dhurandhar-2-has-a-message-for-ranveer-singh-11319994#publisher=newsstand

Mohammed Shami produced a brilliant display of fast bowling as Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 encounter. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nothing-happens-without-skills-and-experience-mohammad-shami-shows-the-way-in-t20s-power-hitting-era-11315547#publisher=newsstand

Yuzvendra Chahal's "dangerous" outlook stems from his relentless work ethic, says Punjab Kings assistant bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-is-a-dangerous-name-says-punjab-kings-coach-ahead-of-kkr-clash-explains-why-11314867#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill missed the Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 match in Ahmedabad on Saturday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-out-of-ipl-2026-for-what-duration-gujarat-titans-drops-big-update-11312301#publisher=newsstand

It was the first double-header day of IPL 2026, and two crucial results saw Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals take the top two spots on the points table source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-rajasthan-royals-delhi-capitals-take-top-two-spots-mumbai-indians-lose-1st-match-11312214#publisher=newsstand

The entire Punjab Kings team was penalised by the IPL Governing Council for Code of Conduct breach against the Chennai Super Kings, with Shreyas Iyer being given the biggest fine. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-shreyas-iyer-repeats-offence-against-csk-entire-punjab-kings-team-reprimanded-11309087#publisher=newsstand

Skipper Shreyas Iyer's half-century draped in elegance and aggression in equal measure was the centrepiece in Punjab Kings' five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-punjab-kings-five-wicket-win-over-chennai-super-kings-11308555#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar has achieved what no other captain of the franchise had managed since the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008 - leading the side to an IPL title source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajat-patidar-names-best-fast-bowler-in-ipl-not-jasprit-bumrah-or-lasith-malinga-11304365#publisher=newsstand

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Abhishek Sharma became only the second batter after legendary David Warner to complete a century of sixes for the franchise. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-abhishek-sharma-joins-david-warner-in-elite-srh-list-11303884#publisher=newsstand

While Disney Star bought the current domestic television rights for $3.02 billion, Viacom18 acquired the streaming rights for $3.05 billion. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/media-rights-valuation-to-drop-in-next-cycle-ipl-chairman-drops-truth-bomb-11297038#publisher=newsstand

Sameer Rizvi hit 70 not out off 47 balls, studded with five fours and four sixes, to take DC past the target of 142 with 17 balls to spare. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sameer-rizvis-unbeaten-70-helps-delhi-capitals-beat-lucknow-super-giants-by-six-wickets-11298796#publisher=newsstand

David Miller and Rassie Van der Dussen were dropped from hybrid contracts while names like Ottneil Baartman, Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis and Karabo Meso earned their first contracts. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/csa-central-contracts-david-miller-left-out-dewald-brevis-matthew-breetzke-receive-new-deals-11293045#publisher=newsstand

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the schedule and venues for the India vs Australia 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcci-overlooks-eden-gardens-for-india-vs-australia-test-sourav-ganguly-gives-first-reaction-11288245#publisher=newsstand

Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball half-century after an impressive show from the bowlers, setting up an emphatic eight-wicket win for Rajasthan Royals in their IPL opener against a sluggish Chennai Super Kings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-csk-hit-huge-unwanted-low-as-rr-cruise-to-victory-in-12-1-overs-11288075#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians rode on blistering half-centuries from former skipper Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) to comfortably beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in their IPL 2026 clash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-ryan-rickelton-stitch-145-run-partnership-deliver-mis-first-opening-game-win-in-14-years-11283430#publisher=newsstand

Rohit Sharma hammered a spectacular half-century to put Mumbai Indians (MI) on course for victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 clash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-follows-virat-kohlis-footsteps-destroys-kkr-with-38-ball-78-on-return-to-t20-cricket-after-10-months-11283261#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli anchored Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)'s run chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2026 opener, slamming 69 off just 38 balls. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/breaks-ensured-i-stay-fresh-and-excited-kohli-11280219#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli was in sublime touch for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chasing a target of 202 in the IPL 2026 opener, Kohli remained unbeaten on 69 as RCB began their title defence in style with a six-wicket win source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-becomes-1st-player-in-ipl-history-to-achieve-massive-feat-11280196#publisher=newsstand

MS Dhoni scored 196 runs at an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 135.17 in IPL 2025. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-on-the-wrong-side-csk-great-receives-difficult-verdict-ahead-of-ipl-2026-11274544#publisher=newsstand

It is not only the spectators - increasingly, players and commentators seem to be leaning towards leaving the Pakistan Super League if and when the opportunity arises. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohsin-naqvi-pakistan-cricket-embarrased-again-psl-commentator-nick-knight-signs-for-ipl-11276396#publisher=newsstand

GT have played a total of four editions of the IPL. They have made it to the playoffs in three of them, while reaching the final twice. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gujarat-titans-ipl-2026-preview-gt-predicted-playing-xi-strengths-and-weaknesses-11276159#publisher=newsstand

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 got off to a spectator-less start at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-super-league-1st-match-turns-into-pink-ball-contest-internet-thinks-its-due-to-poor-jersey-quality-watch-11271590#publisher=newsstand

Sunrisers Hyderabad will face defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their very first game of the season. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sunrisers-hyderabad-ipl-2026-preview-srh-predicted-playing-xi-strengths-and-weaknesses-all-you-need-to-know-11271141#publisher=newsstand

Will Royal Challengers Bengaluru change its name after being acquired by a new group? That is one question on everyone's mind since a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) on Tuesday acquired 100 percent equity stake source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcbs-name-to-be-changed-after-rs-16-700-crore-sale-ahead-of-ipl-2026-ananya-birla-answers-11267186#publisher=newsstand

The IPL 2026 starts in three days. Despite most of the league being played in the peak Indian summer, there is no dearth of excitement among fans, with most stadiums seeing packed stands source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rs-1-lakh-for-mi-vs-rcb-ipl-2026-ticket-report-claims-massive-issue-for-fans-11266681#publisher=newsstand

Aryaman Birla will become the chairman after a consortium led by Aditya Birla Group completed the purchase of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for Rs 1.78 billion (more than Rs 16,000 crore). source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/who-is-aryaman-birla-new-rcb-chairman-who-was-once-picked-by-rajasthan-royals-in-ipl-auction-11261974#publisher=newsstand

Andre Russell featured in 140 IPL matches for KKR, scoring 2,651 runs at a strike rate of 174.17 and picking 123 wickets, winning the IPL's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award twice. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kkr-retire-jersey-no-12-in-honour-of-west-indies-all-rounder-andre-russell-11261740#publisher=newsstand

Legendary cricket captain Sourav Ganguly made his thoughts clear on India head coach Gautam Gambhir. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/does-not-need-to-be-rude-sourav-ganguly-minces-no-words-sends-clear-advice-to-gautam-gambhir-11256825#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2026 Preview: Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to repeat their heroics from last season with focus on Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood in IPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/royal-challengers-bengaluru-ipl-2026-preview-rcb-predicted-playing-xi-squad-analysis-strengths-weaknesses-virat-kohli-rajat-patidar-josh-hazlewood-11256695#publisher=newsstand

Hardik Pandya rejoined MI in 2024 via a high-profile trade from Gujarat Titans, whom he led to the title in their inaugural season in 2022. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-told-to-voluntarily-say-no-to-mumbai-indians-captaincy-by-ex-bcci-selector-things-will-get-resolved-11251089#publisher=newsstand

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 kicks off on March 28 with a match between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/lsgs-top-order-and-rishabh-pant-will-have-to-do-heavy-lifting-ex-india-star-11251654#publisher=newsstand

It has not always been rosy behind the scenes at Punjab Kings, revealed the franchise's former player Irfan Pathan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/punjab-kings-ownership-war-exposed-ex-india-star-reveals-how-franchise-was-held-back-by-a-big-issue-11248780#publisher=newsstand

Sunrisers Hyderabad stand-in captain Ishan Kishan received a heated send-off from teammate Zeeshan Ansari during a practice match on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/trouble-in-srh-ishan-kishan-receives-fiery-send-off-from-teammate-during-practice-match-ahead-of-ipl-2026-video-11249344#publisher=newsstand

Despite England head coach Brendon McCullum retaining his role, he now faces scrutiny due to damning allegations about the team's culture during the Ashes. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/brendon-mccullum-drawn-towards-those-who-enjoy-a-beer-explosive-report-emerges-on-england-coach-11248277#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is only 14 years old, but he has impressed one and all with his unbelievable batting ability. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-warned-by-rajasthan-royals-captain-riyan-parag-before-ipl-2026-heres-the-comment-11243078#publisher=newsstand

Declaring that his "eye is on the trophy", Shreyas Iyer on Friday said Punjab Kings are focused on building strong camaraderie off the field ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-targets-glory-punjab-kings-focus-on-bonding-ahead-of-ipl-2026-11243949#publisher=newsstand

Sanju Samson does not have to be the next Mahendra Singh Dhoni as he will be "the one and only Sanju Samson". This is what Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir once told Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/when-gautam-gambhir-told-shashi-tharoor-sanju-samson-does-not-have-to-be-the-next-ms-dhoni-11239337#publisher=newsstand

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 just around the corner, the Delhi Capitals unveiled their official jersey for the new season on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-delhi-capitals-unveil-new-jersey-inspired-by-fierce-tiger-spirit-11238161#publisher=newsstand

Taking his "flying" reputation literally, Glenn Phillips recently went viral for a video showing him piloting a Cessna 172 light aircraft. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-star-glenn-phillips-also-a-pilot-aces-aircraft-landing-to-perfection-watch-11233788#publisher=newsstand

Veteran cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has reacted to news of India all-rounder Shivam Dube commuting by train following the 2026 T20 World Cup final. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/r-ashwins-blunt-take-on-why-he-doesnt-want-to-read-about-shivam-dube-travelling-by-train-11234844#publisher=newsstand

Kolkata Knight Riders new head coach Abhishek Nayar on Wednesday termed the arrival of Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani as a "blessing in disguise". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/blessing-in-disguise-coach-abhishek-nayar-hails-blessing-muzarabani-signing-eyes-kkrs-fourth-star-11235033#publisher=newsstand

It eluded him in academics but on the cricket field, Suryakumar Yadav has finally got his 80 per cent score. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/never-crossed-in-school-suryakumar-yadavs-hilarious-take-on-80-win-rate-as-india-t20i-captain-11226710#publisher=newsstand

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star S Badrinath has raised eyebrows regarding KL Rahul's happiness at Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of IPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kl-rahul-unhappy-at-delhi-capitals-ex-csk-star-speculates-conflict-ahead-of-ipl-2026-have-to-solve-11229869#publisher=newsstand

Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar issued an emotional message to the international community following a strike on a rehabilitation center in Kabul. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/afghanistan-star-allah-ghazanfar-sends-message-to-india-after-deadly-air-strikes-by-pakistan-11229933#publisher=newsstand

Devajit Saikia, secretary, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Monday congratulated all the winners of the BCCI Naman Awards and wished more success to all the awardees feted at a glittering ceremony in New Delhi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/raise-the-bar-inspire-millions-bcci-secretary-devajit-saikia-congratulates-winners-of-naman-awards-2026-11224459#publisher=newsstand

India's 2026 Men's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav said the bedrock of the recent title triumph was down to a deliberate policy of minimal selection changes and unflinching trust in a settled group of players. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/there-was-a-lot-of-pressure-suryakumar-yadav-reflects-on-2026-t20-world-cup-campaign-11219433#publisher=newsstand

Abrar Ahmed was roped in by the franchise - which is also in charge of the IPL side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 - for 190,000 GBP (approx. Rs 2.34 crore) during Sunday's auction in London source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistans-abrar-ahmed-may-not-play-for-sunrisers-in-the-hundred-amid-backlash-report-reveals-reason-11216328#publisher=newsstand

Sanju Samson scored 97 against the West Indies in the must-win Super Eights, and then came up with identical 89 against England in the semifinal and the New Zealand in the finale at Ahmedabad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-wasnt-comfortable-competing-with-teammates-for-a-spot-in-11-but-team-needs-fired-me-up-samson-11216005#publisher=newsstand

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are scheduled to take on former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in the inaugural match of the IPL 2026 on March 28. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-ksca-confident-of-bengaluru-stadium-approval-after-expert-committee-review-11212763#publisher=newsstand

Sunrisers Leeds' X account was suspended on Thursday, just hours after the franchise bought Pakistan cricket team spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred auction. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sunrisers-leeds-x-account-suspended-amid-row-over-signing-pakistan-star-abrar-ahmed-in-the-hundred-auction-11208719#publisher=newsstand

India have already won two T20 World Cups in the recent past and are also the Champions Trophy winners. However, the side has not won the ODI World Cup since 2011 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/post-t20-world-cup-success-bcci-eyeing-major-step-with-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-in-focus-at-2027-odi-wc-11207495#publisher=newsstand

Already, the travel itinerary of several T20 World Cup 2026 teams like England, West Indies and South Africa went haywire after important transit points like Dubai and Doha saw airspace closures source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/iran-war-to-impact-ipl-2026-players-now-tensed-team-official-gives-grim-tough-task-warning-11202342#publisher=newsstand

An advocate has lodged a complaint with Pune Police seeking registration of an FIR against cricketer Hardik Pandya for allegedly insulting the national flag during the T20 World Cup victory celebrations at a stadium in Ahmedabad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/complaint-filed-against-hardik-pandya-for-insulting-national-flag-after-t20-world-cup-final-11202394#publisher=newsstand

India has taken its cricket to a different level as far as the white-ball format is concerned, West Indies legend Viv Richards has said in the wake of Team India's recent T20 World Cup 2026 win. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-has-taken-cricket-to-different-level-viv-richards-on-t20wc-triumph-11201872#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticised the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management over their handling of star wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/serious-blunders-sanjay-manjrekar-slams-gautam-gambhir-despite-t20-world-cup-win-theres-a-sanju-samson-twist-11197133#publisher=newsstand

Cricket West Indies (CWI) have confirmed that commercial travel arrangements have been secured for members of the West Indies national cricket team currently in India after continued delays with a charter flight organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t20-wc-west-indies-players-depart-india-after-nine-day-wait-11197069#publisher=newsstand

Barring a loss to South Africa, India's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign has been almost flawless. And perhaps their most perfect match came in the final. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shahid-afridis-blockbuster-comment-on-indias-supremacy-in-t20-world-cup-2026-11191995#publisher=newsstand

The West Indies and South Africa cricket teams are scheduled to leave India for their home on Tuesday after being stuck in the country following their unsuccessful T20 World Cup campaigns due to travel restrictions owing to the Middle East conflict. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-and-south-africa-teams-to-leave-india-amid-middle-east-conflict-11191223#publisher=newsstand

History has been made. India are the T20 World Cup champions - AGAIN! India produced a batting spectacle of rare ferocity to overwhelm New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash and defend the T20 World Cup title source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/no-match-for-the-explosive-cricket-virat-kohli-sachin-tendulkars-ultimate-tribute-after-indias-t20-world-cup-win-11187023#publisher=newsstand

India are yet to hand New Zealand a single defeat in ICC T20 World Cups, losing all three matches against them. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-have-india-struggled-against-new-zealand-in-icc-knockouts-an-explanation-11180626#publisher=newsstand

In Ahmedabad, the BCCI has changed India's team hotel ahead of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-change-hotels-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-final-against-new-zealand-report-makes-bad-luck-claim-11178936#publisher=newsstand

England captain Harry Brook doffed his hat to Jasprit Bumrah after the India pacer turned the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal in his team's favour with an exemplary 18th over. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-england-captain-harry-brooks-ultimate-praise-for-jasprit-bumrah-after-semifinal-loss-11175311#publisher=newsstand

Sanju Samson, who laid the foundation for India's massive total of 253/7 with his 42-ball 89, said the award belonged to Jasprit Bumrah. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/man-of-the-match-sanju-samson-admits-award-shouldve-gone-to-this-once-in-a-generation-star-11174390#publisher=newsstand

After posting a 254-run target, India restricted England to 246/7 to clinch a seven-run win and seal a spot in Sunday's summit clash, where they'll now face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/he-was-the-difference-jasprit-bumrah-gets-blockbuster-praise-as-india-enter-2nd-successive-t20-world-cup-final-11174458#publisher=newsstand

India posted a colossal total of 253/7 in 20 overs against England in the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/axar-patel-runs-backwards-pulls-off-stunning-catch-to-dismiss-harry-brook-watch-11174024#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma visited Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple on Wednesday to seek blessings ahead of their crucial ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against England at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-captain-suryakumar-yadav-and-tilak-varma-visit-siddhivinayak-temple-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-semi-final-11169078#publisher=newsstand

Former Australia cricketer Stuart MacGill lost cool at the host as the latter brought up the 2018 controversy involving David Warner's wife. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/idiot-moron-ex-australia-star-loses-cool-as-host-brings-up-row-involving-david-warners-wife-11164220#publisher=newsstand

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has shrugged off the underdog tag, declaring both teams "in the same boat" as the Black Caps prepare to face undefeated South Africa for a spot in the T20 World Cup final source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mitchell-santners-underdog-challenge-at-south-africa-before-t20-world-cup-semi-finals-11165234#publisher=newsstand

It's easy to comprehend why Tristan Stubbs would gravitate towards Paarl Royals captain David Miller source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-moulded-my-game-around-dave-tristan-stubbs-relishes-batting-with-childhood-hero-david-miller-11160809#publisher=newsstand

Sunday, March 1, 2026, will be a date that Sanju Samson will never forget in his life. The talented wicketkeeper-batter played the best knock of his international cricket career, and that too in a virtual quarter-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-opens-up-on-viral-celebration-after-taking-india-into-t20-world-cup-semi-finals-11160577#publisher=newsstand

In the training footage, Sarfaraz Khan was seen closely watching MS Dhoni's net session, while Ruturaj Gaikwad appeared fluent, displaying assured footwork. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-csk-players-begin-training-in-chennai-ahead-of-ipl-2026-11155031#publisher=newsstand

Bangladesh's veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has been stranded in Jeddah while returning from his Umrah pilgrimage, as US strikes on Iran have disrupted flight services in the region. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-star-stranded-in-saudi-arabia-following-us-strikes-on-iran-11151080#publisher=newsstand

India face West Indies in a must-win ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/its-about-big-and-experienced-players-standing-up-india-assistant-coach-ahead-of-west-indies-clash-11151204#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan bowed out of the T20 World Cup on Saturday despite beating Sri Lanka by five runs in their Super 8 clash in Kandy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-eliminated-from-t20-world-cup-the-crucial-margin-that-ended-their-dream-11151358#publisher=newsstand