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  Five Iran women players seeking asylum in Australia after AFC Asian Cup return home

  March 18, 2026 23:44 IST

  Five members of the Iran women’s football team have returned home after initially seeking asylum in Australia during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. They rejoined the squad in Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, two players remain in Australia training with an A-League club.

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  Yuzvendra Chahal quits alcohol ahead of IPL 2026, states reason behind Punjab's IPL 2025 final loss

  March 18, 2026 22:52 IST

  Yuzvendra Chahal has quit alcohol for over six months ahead of IPL 2026 to improve fitness and performance. The PBKS spinner also reflected on last season’s final loss, citing Marco Jansen’s absence and his own injuries as key factors.

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  KKR invite three pacers for trials as three-time champions seek Harshit Rana's replacement in IPL

  March 18, 2026 21:59 IST

  KKR are assessing Simarjeet Singh, KM Asif and Sandeep Warrier as replacements for injured Harshit Rana ahead of IPL 2026. With Matheesha Pathirana’s availability uncertain, the franchise is reshaping its pace attack while awaiting key arrivals.

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  Faf du Plessis advises KKR to play IPL 2026 matches on spin-friendly deck amid injury concerns

  March 18, 2026 21:28 IST

  Faf du Plessis believes KKR’s IPL 2026 success depends on spin-friendly Eden Gardens pitches to maximise Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. However, such conditions could challenge their pace-heavy batting unit and overall team balance.

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  Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli chase AB de Villiers' all-time record in IPL 2026

  March 18, 2026 20:46 IST

  AB de Villiers holds the IPL record with 12 Player of the Match awards, a mark untouched since his 2021 retirement. In IPL 2026, legends Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are close and a strong season could see a new record-holder emerge.

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  Jos Buttler unsure of international future, expresses desire to continue playing for England

  March 18, 2026 19:47 IST

  Jos Buttler remains uncertain about his England future after a poor T20 World Cup but is keen to continue. With modest returns in recent ICC events, he aims to regain form ahead of the India series after taking a break to reset mentally.

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  Shivam Dube shares reason behind choosing train over flight after T20 World Cup win

  March 18, 2026 18:42 IST

  Shivam Dube chose a train journey from Ahmedabad to Mumbai after India’s T20 World Cup win, skipping team travel due to unavailable flights. Eager to reunite with family, he travelled early morning in disguise despite concerns over being recognised.

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  Sunrisers Hyderabad announce Ishan Kishan as new captain as Pat Cummins to miss start of IPL 2026

  March 18, 2026 17:21 IST

  Sunrisers Hyderabad will begin IPL 2026 without Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury. Ishan Kishan is set to captain the side, with Abhishek Sharma as deputy, as the franchise backs Kishan’s recent form and leadership success in domestic cricket.

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  Abhishek Sharma reflects on struggles and mental reset during T20 World Cup 2026

  March 18, 2026 16:32 IST

  Abhishek Sharma endured a difficult T20 World Cup 2026 marked by illness and three consecutive ducks, but backing from Suryakumar Yadav and Yuvraj Singh helped him stay confident, regain balance, and take key lessons on handling pressure.

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  Jasprit Bumrah, unlikely to play T20Is until ODI World Cup 2027, jumps in ICC T20I rankings

  April 23, 2026 14:43 IST

  India won the T20 World Cup on March 8 and hasn't played a T20I since then. After picking up 14 wickets in the tournament, Bumrah jumped into the top 10 of the ICC rankings. However, without playing over the last week, the fast bowler's ranking improved yet again.

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  Fakhar breaks silence on fitness concerns, responds to selector's claims of playing WC with injury

  April 23, 2026 14:43 IST

  Pakistan cricketer Fakhar Zaman has responded to selector Aaqib Javed's claims of carrying an injury during the T20 World Cup. He had sought an inquiry from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) into the matter. Fakhar is currently playing in the National T20 Cup and will soon feature in PSL too.

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  BCCI likely to revisit central contract pay structure as Jasprit Bumrah's A+ exit leaves Rs 2 Cr gap

  April 23, 2026 14:42 IST

  BCCI is likely to revisit the pay structure of their central contract for the 2025-26 season. The board removed the A+ grade from its contract this time after several all-format players including Rohit and Kohli retired. However, Bumrah's pay is going down despite being an all-format player.

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  Senegal's AFCON title win overturned two months after final, Morocco declared champions

  April 23, 2026 14:42 IST

  Senegal have been stripped of the trophy they won in the African Cup of Nations, beating Morocco in the chaotic final in January. Morocco have been declared the champions, two months after the final was played, by appeals judges.

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  India, Pakistan clubbed in same group in Men's Hockey World Cup, to clash three times in 2026

  April 23, 2026 14:41 IST

  India and Pakistan will lock horns against each other in the Men's Hockey World Cup later this year, which will be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium. The draw ceremony for the Men's and Women's World Cup took place at the Wagener Stadium in Amsterdam on Tuesday.

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  Rohit Sharma to play as an impact player again in IPL 2026? Mumbai Indians' head coach opens up

  April 23, 2026 14:33 IST

  The Mumbai Indians were at the receiving end of a lot of criticism for making Rohit Sharma the impact player in IPL 2025. However, their head coach Mahela Jayawardene has now revealed that the star player had a few niggles and hence, the franchise was managing his workload carefully.

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  Australian players advised to stay away from Peshawar amid Pakistan's tensions with Afghanistan

  March 18, 2026 7:25 IST

  Cricket Australia has permitted its players to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) amid tensions in gulf region and Pakistan's war with Afghanistan. After recent airstrikes in Kabul, Australia have advised players to stay away from Peshawar during PSL.

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  Real Madrid vs Manchester City live: When and where to watch UEFA CL clash on TV and stream online?

  April 07, 2026 11:43 IST

  Manchester City must overcome a 3-0 deficit from the first leg against Real Madrid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals. With key players returning, Madrid will be confident. City will aim to exploit home advantage, while Erling Haaland looks to deliver in Europe’s biggest stage.

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  Adar Poonawalla, Manchester United co-owners exit race to buy RCB, two contenders remain

  March 17, 2026 23:13 IST

  Adar Poonawalla and Manchester United co-owners exit the RCB bidding race, leaving Swedish firm EQT and a consortium with Ranjan Pai and Temasek as final contenders. The sale process now moves toward final evaluation, with valuations near $2 billion.

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  MCC slams Salman Agha over frustration after run-out against Bangladesh in second ODI

  March 17, 2026 21:15 IST

  MCC backed Salman Agha’s run-out in the Bangladesh ODI, stating the ball was live and he was out of his crease when the stumps were broken. While legal, MCC noted Bangladesh could have withdrawn the appeal under the Spirit of Cricket. Meanwhile, Agha was later reprimanded by the ICC.

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  Iran pushes to move FIFA World Cup 2026 matches from USA to Mexico amid West Asia war

  March 17, 2026 20:08 IST

  Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches from the US to Mexico due to safety concerns amid regional tensions. The federation seeks to relocate games against New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt while discussions with FIFA continue.

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  Josh Hazlewood update: How many IPL 2026 matches will RCB pacer miss?

  March 17, 2026 19:07 IST

  RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood will miss the first two IPL 2026 games due to a hamstring injury, sitting out clashes against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings. Jacob Duffy will lead the bowling, with Hazlewood set to return against Rajasthan Royals on April 10.

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  AB de Villiers shares key advice to MS Dhoni before IPL 2026, believes Samson is ready to take over

  March 17, 2026 17:42 IST

  AB de Villiers advises MS Dhoni to bat higher in IPL 2026, warning that batting at eight or nine limits his impact. He praises Sanju Samson as the ideal long-term successor, following CSK’s blockbuster trade that brought Samson in for Jadeja and Curran.

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  Should KL Rahul open for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026? Former cricketer analyses impact

  March 17, 2026 17:00 IST

  KL Rahul started as a middle-order batter in IPL 2025 before moving up to open. Even though it didn't affect his form, the constant change in the batting unit didn't help Delhi Capitals, who failed to qualify for the playoffs. This time, Mohammad Kaif opined that the keeper-batter should open.

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  Kiwi pacers dominate after Devon Conway show as New Zealand script comeback in T20I series vs SA

  March 17, 2026 16:02 IST

  New Zealand levelled the T20I series with a 68-run win in Hamilton as Devon Conway anchored the innings with a crucial fifty before late hitting boosted the total to 175 runs. Pacers Ben Sears and Lockie Ferguson ripped through South Africa in the second innings, claiming three wickets each.

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  Former India cricketer reflects on Kuldeep Yadav's role for Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2026

  March 17, 2026 15:38 IST

  Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif took centre stage and talked about the role that star India spinner Kuldeep Yadav could play for Delhi Capitals ahead of the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League).

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  Sanju Samson breaks silence on his exit from Rajasthan Royals, opens up on facing them in IPL 2026

  March 17, 2026 13:18 IST

  Star India batter Sanju Samson is all set to represent Chennai Super Kings in the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League). Ahead of the start of the tournament, Samson came forward and gave his take on his exit from Rajasthan Royals.

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  NZ vs SA 2nd T20I LIVE Score: New Zealand defeat South Africa by 68 runs

  March 17, 2026 14:53 IST

  New Zealand and South Africa lock horns in the 2nd T20I of the ongoing series between the two sides. The teams lock horns at Seddon Park in Hamilton. The clash has begun on a positive note for South Africa as the side opted to bowl first after winning the toss.

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  Dane van Niekerk ruled out of New Zealand tour sustaining calf injury

  March 17, 2026 11:53 IST

  With South Africa women taking on New Zealand women in the ongoing T20I series, the side's star all-rounder Dane van Niekerk has been ruled out of the remaining games of the series due to a calf injury.