New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has recorded its biggest-ever opening weekend, with a combined reach of more than 515 million viewers across television and digital platforms for the first two high-scoring games of the ten-team tournament.Tournament broadcaster JioStar said a combined watch-time of 32.6 billion minutes was reported for the first two games, which meant growth in this was 26 percent as compared to the last edition’s opening two matches. It fu…
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New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan believes Sanju Samson could be the natural successor to MS Dhoni’s role at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), adding that the wicketkeeper-batter is someone fans could ‘identify and connect with.’ Dhoni has led CSK to five IPL titles, but has increasingly batted lower down the order in recent seasons. Samson, meanwhile, is coming off after being Player of the Tournament in India winning the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. This will be…
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir credited Sanju Samson’s crucial 97 against the West Indies as the turning point in India’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which concluded with the hosts lifting their third record title after defeating New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Gambhir reflected on the emotional significance of winning a World Cup as India’s head coach, describing it as a privilege to contribute to the country once again in national colours.“…
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) president and former India cricket captain Kapil Dev, along with the CEO of PGTI, Amandeep Johl, were in attendance at the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 between India and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Kapil Dev led India to the ODI World Cup in 1983, setting off the cricket revolution in India that has made the sport akin to religion in the country. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was also in atten…
Ahmedabad, March 8 (IANS) Legendary cricketers MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma brought out the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy together ahead of the final between India and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.The sight of the duo bringing out the glittering silverware generated a thunderous roar in delight from the packed crowd. Dhoni, who captained India to the title in the inaugural 2007 edition, joined Rohit, who led the team to winning the trophy in 2024.Apart from Dhoni and Rohit, …
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Following India’s 76-run defeat to South Africa in their Super Eights clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium, former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar assessed the team’s batting collapse and the challenges that lie ahead, stating that Abhishek Sharma has ‘passed the baton of zeroes’ to in-form Ishan Kishan. India were bowled out for 111 in 18.5 overs after South Africa posted 187/7, with Marco Jansen taking 4-22 and Keshav Maharaj…
Dubai, Feb 5 (IANS) The ICC has unveiled the broadcast plans for the Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams and 55 matches, running from February 7 to March 8.Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament will be accessible worldwide through TV, digital, audio, and emerging platforms.Alongside the main tournament, official warm-up matches will be broadcast on select TV and digital platforms, allowing fans to get an early look at the teams before the opening game.In India, JioStar will broa…
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) India’s left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma said he has modelled his attacking approach on Rohit Sharma’s powerplay exploits, adding that he’s happy to play aggressively for the side in the run-up to the Men’s T20 World Cup, starting on February 7. “Rohit bhai has done a lot for the country. There is always pressure because of the starts he used to give in the powerplay. When I came into the team, the coach and captain wanted the same from me. I felt it suited my …
Nagpur, Jan 20 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s performance will be closely watched when India starts a five-match T20I series against New Zealand at the New Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday.This series is the last chance for both teams to prepare for the T20 World Cup, starting on February 7. Since he became captain in 2024, Suryakumar has led India to an impressive series of results. The team has won eight T20I series in a row and holds a 29-5 record, which includ…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Indian Premier League (IPL) has played a crucial role in helping overseas cricketers acclimatise to the pressure of playing in front of intimidating Indian crowds, said former England captain Nasser Hussain said ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup starting next month in India and Sri Lanka. “As an opposition, you are also taking on the crowd in India. Recently, in the World Cup semi-final between Australia and India Women, you could see from the crowd interaction t…