Ahead of the match, former Team India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin feels that it will be a big season for Mumbai Indians' (MI) stalwart Rohit Sharma
23 March,2026 04:27 PM IST | mid-day online correspondentTherefore, the upcoming IPL is not just about delivering on a exorbitant price tag, it is also about staying relevant in the shortest format.
23 March,2026 08:33 AM IST | PTISouth Africa fielding great Rhodes guides Mumbai players on technique for pouching high catches; MCA coach Pradeep Sunderam says his knowledge helped coaches learn too
23 March,2026 08:35 AM IST | Subodh MayureThey have got their auctions right and this year, they have a very strong unit. So, fingers crossed that this could be their year,” said Chopra on JioStar.
23 March,2026 08:37 AM IST | IANSBut left-armer Prenelan Subrayen took 2-13 on debut and Keshav Maharaj took 2-22 to cut through the New Zealand middle order and turn the match in South Africa's favor.
23 March,2026 08:39 AM IST | AP | PTI"That Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour, a final frontier for the likes of Cummins, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, who have never won a series in India, will also be a quick-fire campaign given CA's anniversary Test begins back in Melbourne on March 11," CA said in a statement.
23 March,2026 08:42 AM IST | PTIMeanwhile, the men’s title was won by Abhay Singh, who beat compatriot Veer Chotrani 11-9, 11-8, 11-4 in the final.
23 March,2026 08:44 AM IST | AgenciesChelsea coach Liam Rosenior keen to remain positive despite shock 0-3 defeat to Everton
23 March,2026 08:45 AM IST | AFPIn the mixed doubles SL3-SU5 final, he partnered with Manisha Ramdass to beat Brazil’s Rogerio de Oliveira and Edwarda Dias.
23 March,2026 08:47 AM IST | AgenciesOn Saturday, after Di Giannantonio topped the morning's qualifying session in dry conditions, a hole opened up in the main straight, another consequence of the recent torrential rain in central Brazil
23 March,2026 08:48 AM IST | AFPThe event is a new, pre-season initiative aimed at giving MI fans a taste of cricket, food, and music all under one roof.
23 March,2026 08:50 AM IST | A CorrespondentThe 36-year-old, who won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, recently stated that she had retired from the sport, despite never making an official announcement since her last professional game in 2023.
23 March,2026 08:51 AM IST | A CorrespondentDC will begin the IPL 2026 campaign by playing their first match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 1 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground in Lucknow
23 March,2026 05:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the cash-rich league, former Team India cricketer Irfan Pathan feels that Nitish Kumar Reddy could play the role of a "glue" for Sunrisers Hyderabad's aggressive batting approach
23 March,2026 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDespite having signed contracts, a number of foreign players have withdrawn to play in the more lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), making the PCB's hosting of the expanded Pakistan Super League a logistical and contractual nightmare.
23 March,2026 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin gave his blunt opinion when asked about Arjun Tendulkar's chances of playing for LSG. Ashwin was previewing the IPL season and admitted that he does not see Arjun starting games for Lucknow Super Giants.
23 March,2026 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniFormer Indian star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has picked his Mumbai Indians playing XI for the IPL 2026. The former CSK man made a few surprising decisions while picking the team for the 5-time champions.
23 March,2026 12:02 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniMumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has admitted that his ultimate goal is to win the IPL title with the Mumbai Indians. The all-rounder returned to the franchise in 2024 after two years away but has since failed to lift MI to past glories.
23 March,2026 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | Atharva Upasani"Playing a Ranji game, they haven't come to see me but they were able to identify that I had something special. That shows the talent MI scouting has, that is what MI scouting does.
23 March,2026 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | PTILSG skipper Pant will be desperate for a strong run with the bat in IPL-19 to boost his chances of returning to the national team’s white-ball setup
23 March,2026 08:30 AM IST | Lucknow | Santosh SuriThe first match of the tournament is scheduled to be played between the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
22 March,2026 08:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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Aston Villa and Manchester United were the winners in the Premier League weekend as both the UCL aspirants tightened their hold in the top 4. Man Utd drew their game away to Bournemouth on Friday night before Villa won their home fixture against West Ham on Sunday.
23 March,2026 12:11 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniManchester City won the first silverware of the season as they defeated Arsenal by two goals to nil at Wembley. Guardiola's men were the underdogs going into the final but showed fight and class in the second half to extend Arsenal's trophy drought.
Yamal's superb cross, with the outside of his boot, created another fine chance for Raphinha but the Brazilian's mis-hit effort was tipped over by Augusto Batalla.
With a new team, India will begin the international archery season on Tuesday at the Asia Cup Stage 1 in Bangkok. The Indian think tank is using this continental opener to test bench strength ahead of a demanding season
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