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South Africa dominate NZ in 1st T20I, clinch 7-wicket victory
South Africa dominate NZ in 1st T20I, clinch 7-wicket victory

Cricket updates: The South African cricket team displayed a dominant all-round performance against New Zealand in the opening match of the five-game T20 International series on Sunday, claiming the match by seven wickets. The match took place at Bay Oval, where South Africa took a 1-0 lead in the series.  NZ all out at 91 The Kiwis opted to bat first, but struggled against a disciplined bowling attack…

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Robin Uthappa warns Vaibhav Sooryawanshi to stay grounded ahead of IPL 2026
Robin Uthappa warns Vaibhav Sooryawanshi to stay grounded ahead of IPL 2026

IPL 2026: Cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryawanshi has already made rapid strides in the cricketing world, but India’s former batter Robin Uthappa believes the teenager still has a lot to learn, as he buckles up for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Sooryawanshi, who was in the news for emerging as the youngest player to secure a contract in the IPL and smashing the fastest…

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IPL 2026: KKR rope in Zimbabwe pacer Muzarabani as replacement for Mustafizur Rahman; player withdraws from PSL
IPL 2026: KKR rope in Zimbabwe pacer Muzarabani as replacement for Mustafizur Rahman; player withdraws from PSL

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday said they have signed Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, slated to begin on March 28, 2026. The 29-year-old has replaced Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman, who was released by KKR amid ongoing political tensions affecting player availability. KKR, with the arrival of Muzarabani, have been expecting to bolster their pace attack. Till date,…

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ICC imposes fine on Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh for violating code of conduct in T20 WC final
ICC imposes fine on Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh for violating code of conduct in T20 WC final

Cricket news: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday levied fine on India’s fast bowler Arshdeep Singh for breaching the code of conduct during the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand held at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi stadium on Sunday. Singh has been fined 15% of his match fee. According to an official statement issued by ICC, Singh committed a Level 1 offence under Article 2.9 of the…

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Gary Kirsten succeeds Sanath Jayasuriya as Sri Lanka Men’s team head coach, set to assume charge on April 15
Gary Kirsten succeeds Sanath Jayasuriya as Sri Lanka Men’s team head coach, set to assume charge on April 15

Cricket news: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday appointed South Africa’s former cricketer, Gary Kirsten as the new head coach of the national men’s team. The 58-year-old cricketer will assume the charge on April 15, 2026, under a two-year contract which will stand valid till April 14, 2028. Notably, Kirsten has replaced Jayasuriya as the head coach. Jayasuriya’s tenure ended after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup…

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T20 WC 2026: Gautam Gambhir responds warmly to Dhoni’s ‘Smile Looks Great on You’ post-victory
T20 WC 2026: Gautam Gambhir responds warmly to Dhoni’s ‘Smile Looks Great on You’ post-victory

T20 WC 2026: India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir responded warmly to the cricket team’s former captain MS Dhoni, after the latter complimented his smile in an Instagram post, following the team’s victory at the T20 World Cup 2026. Notably, India scripted history in the tournament, trouncing New Zealand by 96 runs to claim the T20 World Cup title for the third time.  Dhoni’s comment for Gambhir goes viral…

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T20 World Cup 2026: India edge past England in seven-run thriller, storm into finals
T20 World Cup 2026: India edge past England in seven-run thriller, storm into finals

T20 World Cup: In a contest that had everything from towering sixes, nerveless death bowling and a breathtaking century, India held their nerve against England in the T20 World Cup 2026’s semifinals and beat them by seven runs to storm into the finals of the tournament on Thursday. The pulsating semifinal match was played in Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium.  Samson sets the tone with blistering 89, titled ‘Player of…

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IPL 2026: RCB confirm they will play 5 home matches in Bengaluru, 2 in Raipur
IPL 2026: RCB confirm they will play 5 home matches in Bengaluru, 2 in Raipur

IPL 2026: Pleasant news has emerged for the cricket fans across Karnataka, as the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced on Tuesday that in the upcoming IPL 2026, they will play five of their seven home matches at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. The team confirmed that they will play the remaining two matches at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.  Confirmation comes…

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Pak’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey ends despite 5-run victory over Sri Lanka; Farhan’s efforts go in vain
Pak’s T20 World Cup 2026 journey ends despite 5-run victory over Sri Lanka; Farhan’s efforts go in vain

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan cricket team’s hopes of making it to the T20 World Cup 2026’s semi-finals ended in a heartbreak on Saturday, despite thrashing Sri Lanka in the final Super-8 Group 2 fixture. Notably, New Zealand’s superior run rate on the chart knocked Pakistan out, and the Black Caps sealed their passage to the semi-finals of the tournament. Sahibzada Farhan’s ton goes in vain Pakistan batter…

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Pak batter Farhan surpasses Kohli for most runs in a single T20 World Cup campaign, scripts history
Pak batter Farhan surpasses Kohli for most runs in a single T20 World Cup campaign, scripts history

T20 World Cup news: Pakistan batter and opener Sahibzada Farhan on Saturday made a dashing entry into the history books, as he shattered Indian batter Virat Kohli’s record by securing the most runs in a single T20 World Cup tournament. The feat fell into Farhan’s kitty during Pakistan’s Super-8 faceoff against Sri Lanka, being played in Kandy. Notably, Kohli’s record stood unbroken since 2014, and Farhan re-wrote it…

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