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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