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IPL 2026: Hardik congratulates Rohit on completing 15 years with MI, thanks him for 'inspiring' the cricketers

IPL 2026: Hardik congratulates Rohit on completing 15 years with MI, thanks him for 'inspiring' other cricketers

Hardik Pandya congratulated Rohit Sharma on completing 15 years with the Mumbai Indians, praising his leadership and impact on the team. In a heartfelt dressing room speech, Pandya thanked Rohit for inspiring several players, including himself and Jasprit Bumrah, who made their debuts under his captaincy.

1 day ago

IPL 2026: Why is MS Dhoni not playing today's RR vs CSK match?

IPL 2026: Why did MS Dhoni skip RR vs CSK match?

MS Dhoni skips Chennai Super Kings' opening IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals due to a calf injury sustained during pre-season. He is expected to be out for at least the first two weeks of the tournament, with the possibility of missing the entire first half.

12 days ago

IPL 2026: Happy to win season-opener after 13 years; Rohit was brilliant, says Pandya after six-wicket win

IPL began on a high note for the Mumbai Indians as they defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets, ending a 13-year drought in season-opening wins. Captain Hardik Pandya expressed joy over the achievement and praised Rohit Sharma for his brilliant 78-run knock.

13 days ago

IPL 2026: Kohli blows flying kiss to wife Anushka after emphatic RCB victory

Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League 2026 opener. After the victory, Kohli blew a flying kiss to his wife Anushka Sharma, who was in the stands alongside Smriti Mandhana.

14 days ago

'Focus will be on Virat': Aakash Chopra backs Kohli for stellar IPL season over Dhoni and Rohit; Karnataka MLAs get two IPL 2026 tickets

Aakash Chopra backs Kohli for IPL season over Dhoni and Rohit; Karnataka MLAs get two IPL 2026 tickets

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has confirmed that every MLA and MP will receive two tickets each for the IPL 2026 opener at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, resolving complaints over VIP ticket allocation. The match between RCB and SRH marks the start of the new season.

15 days ago

Hardik Pandya fulfills promise, gifts INR 10,000 to Wankhede Stadium staff

Hardik Pandya fulfills promise, gifts Rs 10,000 to every Wankhede Stadium ground staff

Hardik Pandya showed his appreciation for the Wankhede Stadium ground staff by giving each member a cheque of Rs 10,000, fulfilling a promise he had made before the T20 World Cup. The ground staff had supported him during his training sessions, helping him maintain peak fitness ahead of the tournamen

15 days ago

RCB sold for record 16,660 crore; now owned by Aditya Birla Group and others

The acquiring consortium includes Aditya Birla Group, Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone. Following regulatory approvals from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Competition Commission of India, the consortium will take over operations of both the IPL and WPL teams.

18 days ago

Kohli laughs off reports suggesting demands for 'chartered flight access' in IPL

The account later claimed it "crashed" after his response. Ahead of the IPL, Kohli addressed teammates during RCB's first training session, motivating them to give their best, emphasising focus, urgency, and maximum effort over the two-and-a-half-month tournament.

20 days ago

BCCI announces massive Rs 131 crore cash reward for T20 World Cup-winning Team India

The BCCI has announced a Rs 131 crore cash reward for the India national cricket team after their title-winning campaign in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final to defend their title, becoming the first team to retain the trophy and win it three times.

Mar 10, 2026

IPL 2026: RCB confirms it will host five matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium; two games at Raipur

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host five of their home matches for IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, with the remaining two games played at Raipur. The Karnataka government has cleared the stadium for matches following the previous year's tragic stamped

Mar 4, 2026

Four-day Khelo India Winter Games begin in J&K's Gulmarg today

The 6th Khelo India Winter Games opened in Gulmarg with 400 athletes from 30 states competing in four snow sports. The event was inaugurated by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, while Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan is set to attend a convocation at University of Kashmir.

Feb 23, 2026

Dubai GP - Fazza Para Athletics: India finish on top with 43 medals

India topped the medals table at the Dubai 2026 Grand Prix – Fazza International Athletics Championships with a total of 43 medals (16 gold, 13 silver, 14 bronze). The strong start to the World Para Athletics season was led by Paralympic champions Sumit Antil, Navdeep and Dharambir Nain.

Feb 17, 2026

After 'all talk' jibe, Pakistan Army signals curtains for Mohsin Naqvi

Asim Munir has reportedly expressed displeasure to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the functioning of the Pakistan Cricket Board following Pakistan's defeat to India in the T20 World Cup. Munir criticised PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for invoking the army in public remarks.

Feb 17, 2026

'The gap is huge': Ganguly on India's dominance over Pakistan in T20 WC

Defending champions India's win over Pakistan also confirmed their place in the Super Eights. Ishan Kishan's blistering 77 had set the tone earlier in the evening, and India's bowlers ensured the target of 176 was always out of reach to dismiss Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs.

Feb 16, 2026

India-Pak T20 clash: BJP expresses confidence in victory, Cong slams match with terror state

The India–Pakistan T20 World Cup match has triggered strong political reactions in India. BJP leaders expressed confidence in India's victory, linking the contest to national pride. Congress leaders opposed the match, citing cross-border terrorism and the recent Pahalgam terror attack allegedly linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Feb 15, 2026

T20 World Cup 2026: Mukesh Ambani offers snacks to Rohit Sharma; cricketer denies; Suryakumar Yadav leaves toss, runs to meet Rohit Sharma [Watch highlights]

India vs Pakistan: Emotions high, skies uncertain in Colombo

The latest weather conditions in Colombo is worrying for the cricketing fans around the world as heavy clouds are seen in Colombo ahead of the India vs Pakistan high-voltage clash on Sunday

Feb 15, 2026

'It's not our decision': Salman Agha reacts after Pakistan government decides on India T20 World Cup clash

T20 WC: Pakistan government reverses decision, will play India on February 15

Pakistan decision on India T20 World Cup match: The Government of Pakistan finally made the much-awaited U-turn on Monday night, confirming that the senior men's team will take the field against India on February 15 in Colombo.

Feb 10, 2026

IND vs PAK: PCB's revenue, handshake demands rejected by ICC as T20 World Cup 2026 standoff deepens

The ICC-PCB meeting in Lahore lasted about 6 hours and the PCB have laid out of demands for them to end the IND vs PAK boycott.

Feb 9, 2026

Pakistan reverses T20 World Cup boycott, India vs Pakistan match likely on

Pakistan have made a U-turn on their decision to boycott the IND vs PAK game in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. ICC had warned of sanctions should PCB agree to the Pak government's decision and not take the field in Colombo on February 15. ICC and PCB have held talks in Lahore before a greenlight for the India vs Pakistan game was achieved.