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Former India off-spinner and CSK legend Ravichandran Ashwin will pick up the commentator's mic for the first time in IPL 2026 in JioStar's studios. An accomplished storyteller and analyst of the game, Ashwin will bring his insights to live action and will be part of JioStar's special dedicated Hindi digital feed on JioHotstar. Ashwin, who retired from the IPL after the 2025 edition, will be joined by India and IPL legend Virender Sehwag, RCB legend AB de Villiers, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champion Irfan Pathan, CSK’s IPL winners Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, and Faf du Plessis, former RCB Captain and Mentor Anil Kumble.&nbsp;JioStar’s panel will be bolstered by T20 champions, former internationals, world-class presenters, accomplished experts, seasoned broadcasters such as Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Clake, Eoin Morgan, Aaron Finch, Dale Steyn, and Kevin Pietersen, among many others. The presentation of 20+ feeds will be brought to viewers by over 150 presenters and experts across JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.&nbsp;Star Sports Network will present the IPL 2026 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, while JioHotstar will offer fans as many as 12 language options, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Malayalam. These will be enhanced by two audience-inclusive feeds - Indian Sign Language and Audio Descriptive feed.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Siddharth Sharma, Head of Content, Sports – JioStar, said , “As the IPL continues to scale up in unprecedented ways, our push is to assemble legends and heavyweights of the league together in our studios in a way that will offer a unique insider’s perspective to fans, alongside also making the biggest T20 extravaganza more accessible to all. Along with bringing together the sharpest minds in the game, fans can take control of their viewing experience with numerous options on demand and enjoy an enhanced visual spectacle across devices.”&nbsp;In addition, JioHotstar will once again bring MaxView in Hindi and English, and also allow fans to choose a vantage point from which they can experience the game through a multi-cam experience featuring five camera angles, such as a Hero Cam, Stump Cam, Batter Cam, Field View, and a multi-view angle.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;The dedicated digital feed in Hindi will feature former IPL champions, legends, and some of the best analytical minds for a unique watch-along experience. Apart from Ashwin, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Umesh Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Aakash Chopra will come together on the feed to regale everyone with first-hand dressing room stories, never-heard-before tales.

Ashwin, who retired from the IPL after the 2025 edition, will be joined by India and IPL legend Virender Sehwag, RCB legend AB de Villiers, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champion Irfan Pathan, CSK’s IPL winners Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, and Faf du Plessis and Anil Kumble.

Former India off-spinner and CSK legend Ravichandran Ashwin will pick up the commentator's mic for the first time in IPL 2026 in JioStar's studios. An accomplished storyteller and analyst of the game, Ashwin will bring his insights to live action and will be part of JioStar's special dedicated Hindi digital feed on JioHotstar. Ashwin, who retired from the IPL after the 2025 edition, will be joined by India and IPL legend Virender Sehwag, RCB legend AB de Villiers, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champion Irfan Pathan, CSK’s IPL winners Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, and Faf du Plessis, former RCB Captain and Mentor Anil Kumble. JioStar’s panel will be bolstered by T20 champions, former internationals, world-class presenters, accomplished experts, seasoned broadcasters such as Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Clake, Eoin Morgan, Aaron Finch, Dale Steyn, and Kevin Pietersen, among many others. The presentation of 20+ feeds will be brought to viewers by over 150 presenters and experts across JioHotstar and Star Sports Network. Star Sports Network will present the IPL 2026 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, while JioHotstar will offer fans as many as 12 language options, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Haryanvi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, and Malayalam. These will be enhanced by two audience-inclusive feeds - Indian Sign Language and Audio Descriptive feed. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Siddharth Sharma, Head of Content, Sports – JioStar, said , “As the IPL continues to scale up in unprecedented ways, our push is to assemble legends and heavyweights of the league together in our studios in a way that will offer a unique insider’s perspective to fans, alongside also making the biggest T20 extravaganza more accessible to all. Along with bringing together the sharpest minds in the game, fans can take control of their viewing experience with numerous options on demand and enjoy an enhanced visual spectacle across devices.” In addition, JioHotstar will once again bring MaxView in Hindi and English, and also allow fans to choose a vantage point from which they can experience the game through a multi-cam experience featuring five camera angles, such as a Hero Cam, Stump Cam, Batter Cam, Field View, and a multi-view angle. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions The dedicated digital feed in Hindi will feature former IPL champions, legends, and some of the best analytical minds for a unique watch-along experience. Apart from Ashwin, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Umesh Yadav, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Aakash Chopra will come together on the feed to regale everyone with first-hand dressing room stories, never-heard-before tales.

Ashwin, who retired from the IPL after the 2025 edition, will be joined by India and IPL legend Virender Sehwag, RCB legend AB de Villiers, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup champion Irfan Pathan, CSK’s IPL winners Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, and Faf du Plessis and Anil Kumble.

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Mumbai Indians will kick start their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) campaign on Sunday (Mar 29) as they take on three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The contest, however, will come early for some of MI’s key players with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner out of contention. The trio was not part of the mandatory training session on Friday, indicating they will all but miss the opening clash. ‘<h2>Bumrah, Jacks to miss KKR clash</h2>According to prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Bumrah is still undergoing rehabilitation and was recently spotted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. It is likely that Bumrah will be rested for a few matches in the early stage of the tournament. While the injury is not serious, the MI team management is not risking Bumrah’s availability and maintains a long-term vision.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Santner is yet to arrive in India for the IPL 2026, having traveled to New Zealand to face South Africa in a five-match T20I series. Santner led New Zealand to the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 earlier in the month.<h2>MS Dhoni will also miss IPL opener</h2>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Indian cricketing icon MS Dhoni is likely to miss the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a calf strain, announced the franchise on Saturday. A statement issued by the Yellow franchise said, "MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of the TATA IPL 2026. Get well soon, Thala!"&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;CSK will be starting the season on March 30 against the 2008 champions, Rajasthan Royals, at Guwahati, with the former RR player Sanju Samson now having joined the Yellow franchise, and the veteran CSK, India legend Ravindra Jadeja getting a homecoming to RR after a trade ahead of the auction. The trade also involved English all-rounder Sam Curran being traded from CSK to RR, but the pace bowling all-rounder will miss out on the tournament due to injury.

According to prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Jasprit Bumrah is still undergoing rehabilitation and was recently spotted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. It is likely that Bumrah will be rested for a few matches in the early stage of the tournament. 

Mumbai Indians will kick start their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) campaign on Sunday (Mar 29) as they take on three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The contest, however, will come early for some of MI’s key players with the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Will Jacks and Mitchell Santner out of contention. The trio was not part of the mandatory training session on Friday, indicating they will all but miss the opening clash. ‘ Bumrah, Jacks to miss KKR clash According to prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Bumrah is still undergoing rehabilitation and was recently spotted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. It is likely that Bumrah will be rested for a few matches in the early stage of the tournament. While the injury is not serious, the MI team management is not risking Bumrah’s availability and maintains a long-term vision. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Santner is yet to arrive in India for the IPL 2026, having traveled to New Zealand to face South Africa in a five-match T20I series. Santner led New Zealand to the final of the T20 World Cup 2026 earlier in the month. MS Dhoni will also miss IPL opener Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Indian cricketing icon MS Dhoni is likely to miss the first two weeks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 due to a calf strain, announced the franchise on Saturday. A statement issued by the Yellow franchise said, "MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of the TATA IPL 2026. Get well soon, Thala!" ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL CSK will be starting the season on March 30 against the 2008 champions, Rajasthan Royals, at Guwahati, with the former RR player Sanju Samson now having joined the Yellow franchise, and the veteran CSK, India legend Ravindra Jadeja getting a homecoming to RR after a trade ahead of the auction. The trade also involved English all-rounder Sam Curran being traded from CSK to RR, but the pace bowling all-rounder will miss out on the tournament due to injury.

According to prominent cricket website Espncricinfo, Jasprit Bumrah is still undergoing rehabilitation and was recently spotted at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. It is likely that Bumrah will be rested for a few matches in the early stage of the tournament.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians to miss key players including Jasprit Bumrah, Will Jacks for KKR clash

The Bangladesh government has reversed its earlier stance and is now open to allowing the broadcast of IPL 2026, just weeks after tensions between the two countries had led to a complete suspension of the league’s telecast in the country. The announcement was confirmed by newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan. The earlier ban had followed the exit of Mustafizur Rahman from the tournament, who had been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 9.2 crore, but was later released following directives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).&nbsp;BCCI had directed the team to release Rahman in response to incidents involving the killing of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. This incident also affected relations between the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the BCCI, even leading Bangladesh to withdraw from the T20 World Cup at the time. However, relations appear to have improved recently, with officials from both cricket boards engaging more positively.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-it-is-not-for-me-to-decide-argentina-manager-scaloni-on-messi-s-availability-for-fifa-world-cup-1774678885862">'It is not for me to decide': Argentina manager Scaloni on Messi’s availability for FIFA World Cup</a>&nbsp;The minister expressed that the government does not want to mix politics with sports, instead, they will look at IPL broadcasting as a business decision. He added that any TV channel that wants to show the IPL can apply, and the government will likely allow it.&nbsp;&nbsp;"No one applied to us to telecast the IPL. We don’t want to mix politics with sport. We will look at it from a commercial perspective and if any channel applies to telecast the IPL, we will consider it positively," Swapan said.&nbsp;“We will not bar anyone from telecasting it. If Star Sports wants to telecast it, they can. If any of our channels want to telecast it, we will take it positively, but we will not force anything," Swapan added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-major-setback-for-chennai-super-kings-as-ms-dhoni-set-to-miss-early-matches-deets-inside-1774673346260">IPL 2026: Major setback for CSK as Dhoni set to miss early matches, deets inside</a>&nbsp;This change comes after a phase of uncertainty during the tenure of the previous interim administration led by Professor Mohammad Younus, which had enforced the initial ban.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Cable Operators Association of Bangladesh has supported this move, saying there are currently no restrictions on showing IPL matches in the country.

Bangladesh has reversed its stance on the Indian Premier League, as the country’s Information and Broadcasting minister confirmed that the tournament will face no broadcast ban.

The Bangladesh government has reversed its earlier stance and is now open to allowing the broadcast of IPL 2026, just weeks after tensions between the two countries had led to a complete suspension of the league’s telecast in the country. The announcement was confirmed by newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan. The earlier ban had followed the exit of Mustafizur Rahman from the tournament, who had been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 9.2 crore, but was later released following directives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). BCCI had directed the team to release Rahman in response to incidents involving the killing of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. This incident also affected relations between the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the BCCI, even leading Bangladesh to withdraw from the T20 World Cup at the time. However, relations appear to have improved recently, with officials from both cricket boards engaging more positively. Also Read - 'It is not for me to decide': Argentina manager Scaloni on Messi’s availability for FIFA World Cup The minister expressed that the government does not want to mix politics with sports, instead, they will look at IPL broadcasting as a business decision. He added that any TV channel that wants to show the IPL can apply, and the government will likely allow it. "No one applied to us to telecast the IPL. We don’t want to mix politics with sport. We will look at it from a commercial perspective and if any channel applies to telecast the IPL, we will consider it positively," Swapan said. “We will not bar anyone from telecasting it. If Star Sports wants to telecast it, they can. If any of our channels want to telecast it, we will take it positively, but we will not force anything," Swapan added. Also Read - IPL 2026: Major setback for CSK as Dhoni set to miss early matches, deets inside This change comes after a phase of uncertainty during the tenure of the previous interim administration led by Professor Mohammad Younus, which had enforced the initial ban. Meanwhile, the Cable Operators Association of Bangladesh has supported this move, saying there are currently no restrictions on showing IPL matches in the country.

Bangladesh has reversed its stance on the Indian Premier League, as the country’s Information and Broadcasting minister confirmed that the tournament will face no broadcast ban.

IPL 2026 broadcast back in Bangladesh as Tarique Rahman government reverses boycott decision

From Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to Sikandar Raza, here's a look at the top five batters to score fastest T20I hundreds. This list also includes Sahil Chauhan, Muhammad Fahad and Finn Allen.

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Meet top 5 batters with fastest T20I hundreds

With the FIFA World Cup just over two months away, uncertainty surrounds whether football legend Lionel Messi will feature in Argentina’s title defence, with the manager Lionel Scaloni stating that the decision will depend on the veteran’s attitude and physical condition heading into the tournament. Messi participated in Argentina’s home pre-World Cup friendly against Mauritania but failed to score after coming off the bench, though his team still secured a 2-1 victory. Argentina will be competing in the FIFA World Cup from Jun 11 to Jul 19, but Messi’s participation remains the biggest uncertainty for the squad.&nbsp;&nbsp;On being asked about Messi's participation in the WC, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said during a presser, as quoted by Goal.com, "That is more of a question for him". The 47-year-old also said that he would be doing everything possible to "make sure he is there."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-major-setback-for-chennai-super-kings-as-ms-dhoni-set-to-miss-early-matches-deets-inside-1774673346260">IPL 2026: Major setback for Chennai Super Kings as MS Dhoni set to miss early matches, deets inside</a> "I believe, for the sake of football, he must be there. It is not for me to decide. It is up to him, his attitude and his physical condition," he added. The manager continued that not only the Argentina fans, but the entire football world wants to see him play the tournament. However, Messi has "earned the right to make his decision in peace." "We are in no hurry. We know that whatever he decides, it will be the best for the team and for him," he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;Lionel Messi is Argentina’s most successful footballer in terms of records, with 115 goals in 196 matches. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he finally won the trophy after losing the 2014 final to Germany.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-aims-to-help-dc-win-their-maiden-ipl-title-auqib-nabi-dar-on-ipl-2026-goals-1774624021612">‘Aim is to help DC win their maiden IPL title’: Auqib Nabi Dar on IPL 2026 goals</a>&nbsp;In the upcoming tournament, Argentina have been drawn in Group J alongside Austria, Jordan and Algeria and will begin their campaign against Algeria in Kansas City on Jun 16.&nbsp;Ahead of the competition, Argentina have scheduled two friendly matches, one against Mauritania, which has already been played and another against Zambia on Apr 1. The match against Zambia may mark Messi’s final appearance for Argentina on home ground.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Argentina have scheduled two friendly matches, one against Mauritania, which has already been played and another against Zambia on Apr 1.

With the FIFA World Cup just over two months away, uncertainty surrounds whether football legend Lionel Messi will feature in Argentina’s title defence, with the manager Lionel Scaloni stating that the decision will depend on the veteran’s attitude and physical condition heading into the tournament. Messi participated in Argentina’s home pre-World Cup friendly against Mauritania but failed to score after coming off the bench, though his team still secured a 2-1 victory. Argentina will be competing in the FIFA World Cup from Jun 11 to Jul 19, but Messi’s participation remains the biggest uncertainty for the squad. On being asked about Messi's participation in the WC, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni said during a presser, as quoted by Goal.com, "That is more of a question for him". The 47-year-old also said that he would be doing everything possible to "make sure he is there." Also Read - IPL 2026: Major setback for Chennai Super Kings as MS Dhoni set to miss early matches, deets inside "I believe, for the sake of football, he must be there. It is not for me to decide. It is up to him, his attitude and his physical condition," he added. The manager continued that not only the Argentina fans, but the entire football world wants to see him play the tournament. However, Messi has "earned the right to make his decision in peace." "We are in no hurry. We know that whatever he decides, it will be the best for the team and for him," he said. Lionel Messi is Argentina’s most successful footballer in terms of records, with 115 goals in 196 matches. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he finally won the trophy after losing the 2014 final to Germany. Also Read - ‘Aim is to help DC win their maiden IPL title’: Auqib Nabi Dar on IPL 2026 goals In the upcoming tournament, Argentina have been drawn in Group J alongside Austria, Jordan and Algeria and will begin their campaign against Algeria in Kansas City on Jun 16. Ahead of the competition, Argentina have scheduled two friendly matches, one against Mauritania, which has already been played and another against Zambia on Apr 1. The match against Zambia may mark Messi’s final appearance for Argentina on home ground. With inputs from agencies

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Argentina have scheduled two friendly matches, one against Mauritania, which has already been played and another against Zambia on Apr 1.

'It is not for me to decide': Argentina manager Scaloni on Messi’s availability for FIFA World Cup

Former India captain MS Dhoni is set to miss the first two weeks of IPL 2026 while undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain, delivering a significant setback to five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, the team confirmed on Saturday (Mar 28). The legendary wicketkeeper-batter, who has struggled with injuries in recent years, is expected to miss the first four matches of 2026 season for the franchise. In his absence, wicketkeeping duties are likely to be taken over by either Sanju Samson or Urvil Patel.&nbsp;“MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026. Get well soon, Thala,” CSK wrote in their statement on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official Statement MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026. Get well soon, Thala! 💛🦁 <a href="https://t.co/4dgmt5EWFi">pic.twitter.com/4dgmt5EWFi</a>&mdash; Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL/status/2037749077728010360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-aims-to-help-dc-win-their-maiden-ipl-title-auqib-nabi-dar-on-ipl-2026-goals-1774624021612">‘Aim is to help DC win their maiden IPL title’: Auqib Nabi Dar on IPL 2026 goals</a>&nbsp;Since retiring from international cricket in Aug 2020, Dhoni has focused solely on the Indian Premier League. In the previous season, he played all 14 matches for the Super Kings, scoring 196 runs at an average of 24.50 and a strike rate of 135.17. He also resumed captaincy duties early in the campaign after Ruturaj Gaikwad was sidelined with an elbow injury.&nbsp;At the age of 44, any appearance by Dhoni in this edition would make him the oldest Indian to play in the league, surpassing former Mumbai Indians leg-spinner Praveen Tambe.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-when-will-josh-hazlewood-play-rcb-coach-andy-flower-gives-update-1774670541678">IPL 2026: When will Josh Hazlewood play? RCB coach Andy Flower gives update</a>&nbsp;He also continues to hold the record for the most IPL appearances and is one of only four players, along with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Manish Pandey, who have participated in all 19 seasons. Across 278 matches, he has amassed 5,439 runs and recorded 205 dismissals as a wicketkeeper.&nbsp;The 2023 champions will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Mar 30.&nbsp;

The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on Mar 30 in Guwahati.

Former India captain MS Dhoni is set to miss the first two weeks of IPL 2026 while undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain, delivering a significant setback to five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, the team confirmed on Saturday (Mar 28). The legendary wicketkeeper-batter, who has struggled with injuries in recent years, is expected to miss the first four matches of 2026 season for the franchise. In his absence, wicketkeeping duties are likely to be taken over by either Sanju Samson or Urvil Patel. “MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of TATA IPL 2026. Get well soon, Thala,” CSK wrote in their statement on social media.

The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on Mar 30 in Guwahati.

IPL 2026: Major setback for Chennai Super Kings as MS Dhoni set to miss early matches, deets inside

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower has indicated that Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is close to returning to action in IPL 2026. The 35-year-old has been out of international cicket since Oct 2025, missing both the Ashes and the 2026 T20 World Cup due to injury. Cricket Australia had earlier confirmed that Hazlewood, along with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, would miss the opening phase of the season, however, Hazlewood has linked up with the RCB squad on March 26 and has begun light training sessions with the team. &nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking at the press conference before the IPL 2026 opener, Flower said Hazlewood looks in good shape and his presence has lifted the dressing room atmosphere. However, he clarified that the pacer won’t be available for the first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the coaching staff plans to keep a close watch on his fitness as they prepare for his comeback in the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tiger-woods-arrested-on-dui-charge-following-florida-rollover-crash-1774668000648">Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge following Florida rollover crash</a>&nbsp;“Hazlewood arrived yesterday and he’s looking fit. It’s great to have him back around the dressing room and involved in our meetings again. He won’t be ready for tomorrow because he’s just arrived, but we’ll monitor his fitness closely and we’re looking forward to him making his entrance into the IPL soon," said Flower.&nbsp;Hazlewood previously delivered a strong campaign for RCB, taking 22 wickets in 12 matches at an impressive average of 17.55 and an economy of 8.77, including a four-wicket haul.&nbsp;Meanwhile, RCB will also be without Yash Dayal this season due to personal reasons. The franchise has added Mangesh Yadav and Abhinandan Singh to their squad, while Rasikh Dar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar remain part of the pace attack.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-aims-to-help-dc-win-their-maiden-ipl-title-auqib-nabi-dar-on-ipl-2026-goals-1774624021612">‘Aim is to help DC win their maiden IPL title’: Auqib Nabi Dar on IPL 2026 goals</a>&nbsp;Flower further expressed confidence in the Indian seamers, highlighting their improvement and ability to step up when given the chance. He noted Rasikh’s progress over the past year and praised the potential shown by both Mangesh and Abhinandan.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We’re happy with the Indian seamers in the squad. Rasikh is a better bowler than he was last year, and he’s worked very hard on his game. We’re also pleased to have recruited Mangesh and we’ve been encouraged by Abhinandan’s progress recently. All three have qualities that put them in good shape if they get their opportunities in this tournament,” the coach added.&nbsp;&nbsp;The defending champions will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower has indicated that Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood is close to returning to action in IPL 2026. The 35-year-old has been out of international cicket since Oct 2025, missing both the Ashes and the 2026 T20 World Cup due to injury. Cricket Australia had earlier confirmed that Hazlewood, along with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, would miss the opening phase of the season, however, Hazlewood has linked up with the RCB squad on March 26 and has begun light training sessions with the team. Speaking at the press conference before the IPL 2026 opener, Flower said Hazlewood looks in good shape and his presence has lifted the dressing room atmosphere. However, he clarified that the pacer won’t be available for the first game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the coaching staff plans to keep a close watch on his fitness as they prepare for his comeback in the tournament. Also Read - Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge following Florida rollover crash “Hazlewood arrived yesterday and he’s looking fit. It’s great to have him back around the dressing room and involved in our meetings again. He won’t be ready for tomorrow because he’s just arrived, but we’ll monitor his fitness closely and we’re looking forward to him making his entrance into the IPL soon," said Flower. Hazlewood previously delivered a strong campaign for RCB, taking 22 wickets in 12 matches at an impressive average of 17.55 and an economy of 8.77, including a four-wicket haul. Meanwhile, RCB will also be without Yash Dayal this season due to personal reasons. The franchise has added Mangesh Yadav and Abhinandan Singh to their squad, while Rasikh Dar and Bhuvneshwar Kumar remain part of the pace attack. Also Read - ‘Aim is to help DC win their maiden IPL title’: Auqib Nabi Dar on IPL 2026 goals Flower further expressed confidence in the Indian seamers, highlighting their improvement and ability to step up when given the chance. He noted Rasikh’s progress over the past year and praised the potential shown by both Mangesh and Abhinandan. “We’re happy with the Indian seamers in the squad. Rasikh is a better bowler than he was last year, and he’s worked very hard on his game. We’re also pleased to have recruited Mangesh and we’ve been encouraged by Abhinandan’s progress recently. All three have qualities that put them in good shape if they get their opportunities in this tournament,” the coach added. The defending champions will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Mar 28 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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A major controversy unfolded on Saturday (Mar 28) involving golf legend Tiger Woods after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a crash near his home on Jupiter Island, Florida. His Land Rover overturned on a narrow two-lane road and he was later taken into custody and held at the Martin County Jail, where his mugshot was released. Fortunately, the 50-year-old was not injured. Authorities reported that the crash occurred when his vehicle struck a truck while attempting to overtake it on a residential road, causing the SUV to flip before coming to a halt.&nbsp;Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek stated that Woods showed signs of “impairment.” While he cleared a breathalyzer test, but declined to undergo a urine test. He was subsequently charged with driving under the influence, along with property damage and refusing to a legal test. "They did several tests on him. Of course, he did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had. We did take that into account, but they did do some in-depth roadside tests," Budensiek said as quoted by ESPN. "There were no signs of alcohol when Woods' breathalyser test was taken, and he refused to submit a urinalysis test for the presence of other drugs in his body. The sheriff said that the golfer was "cooperative, but not trying to incriminate himself. So, he was careful in what he said and did not say," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-daniel-vettori-clears-air-on-pat-cummins-availability-says-probably-in-the-next-srh-sunrisers-hyderabad-1774635852362">IPL 2026: Daniel Vettori clears air on Pat Cummins' availability for SRH</a>&nbsp;According to Budensiek, specialists trained to detect drug impairment suspected that Woods may have been under the influence of medication or another substance. However, it is important to note that no drugs/alcohol were found in Woods' SUV.&nbsp; The sheriff also did not know the speed at which Wood was driving, saying that the photos "speak for themselves".&nbsp;&nbsp;Budensiek pointed out that the area has a speed limit of 30 miles per hour and that marks at the scene suggested the vehicle traveled a significant distance before stopping.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-games-2026-akfi-and-mashal-sports-roll-out-elite-strength-conditioning-camp-1774635906395">Asian Games: AKFI and Mashal Sports roll out elite strength &amp; conditioning camp</a>&nbsp;President Donald Trump, who says that he is "close friends" with the golf legend, reacted to the news while speaking to reporters on Friday, saying, "I feel so badly. There was an accident, and that is all I know. A very close friend of mine.&nbsp; "He is an amazing person, amazing man. But some difficulty," he added, according to ABC News as quoted by ESPN.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

This is not the first time Tiger Woods has been linked to a DUI incident. In May 2017, he was arrested on Jupiter Island after police found him asleep at the wheel of a running car with two flat tyres and damaged bumpers.

A major controversy unfolded on Saturday (Mar 28) involving golf legend Tiger Woods after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a crash near his home on Jupiter Island, Florida. His Land Rover overturned on a narrow two-lane road and he was later taken into custody and held at the Martin County Jail, where his mugshot was released. Fortunately, the 50-year-old was not injured. Authorities reported that the crash occurred when his vehicle struck a truck while attempting to overtake it on a residential road, causing the SUV to flip before coming to a halt. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek stated that Woods showed signs of “impairment.” While he cleared a breathalyzer test, but declined to undergo a urine test. He was subsequently charged with driving under the influence, along with property damage and refusing to a legal test. "They did several tests on him. Of course, he did explain the injuries and the surgeries that he had. We did take that into account, but they did do some in-depth roadside tests," Budensiek said as quoted by ESPN. "There were no signs of alcohol when Woods' breathalyser test was taken, and he refused to submit a urinalysis test for the presence of other drugs in his body. The sheriff said that the golfer was "cooperative, but not trying to incriminate himself. So, he was careful in what he said and did not say," he added. Also Read - IPL 2026: Daniel Vettori clears air on Pat Cummins' availability for SRH According to Budensiek, specialists trained to detect drug impairment suspected that Woods may have been under the influence of medication or another substance. However, it is important to note that no drugs/alcohol were found in Woods' SUV. The sheriff also did not know the speed at which Wood was driving, saying that the photos "speak for themselves". Budensiek pointed out that the area has a speed limit of 30 miles per hour and that marks at the scene suggested the vehicle traveled a significant distance before stopping. Also Read - Asian Games: AKFI and Mashal Sports roll out elite strength & conditioning camp President Donald Trump, who says that he is "close friends" with the golf legend, reacted to the news while speaking to reporters on Friday, saying, "I feel so badly. There was an accident, and that is all I know. A very close friend of mine. "He is an amazing person, amazing man. But some difficulty," he added, according to ABC News as quoted by ESPN. With inputs from agencies

This is not the first time Tiger Woods has been linked to a DUI incident. In May 2017, he was arrested on Jupiter Island after police found him asleep at the wheel of a running car with two flat tyres and damaged bumpers.

Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge following Florida rollover crash

SunRisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori has cleared the air on captain Pat Cummins’ availability as the 2016 winners start their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) campaign on Saturday (Mar 28). Cummins, who will miss the initial stage of the season with a lumbar stress injury, is likely to be back in April. However, no definite date has been set for the return, with SRH management ready to take their time and not rush the return.<h2>Vettori clears air on Cummins return</h2>"His fitness has been exceptional because he's been out of the game for an extended period of time, so he's had that time to work on that fitness, a real block of work around strength and conditioning. The only challenge for him was the bowling loads,” Vettori said in a press conference on Friday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;"So once he got the all clear from Cricket Australia to build those bowling loads, it's obviously a bit of a painstaking process to get the lungs up to where he feels confident and strong about bowling. Hopefully, we can get a definitive timeline, probably in the next 10-12 days, around when he can return to play," Vettori added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>Who will lead SRH in IPL 2026 opener?</h2>With Pat Cummins missing the opening few matches, SRH will be led by Ishan Kishan, who gets the nod ahead of Travis Head. Ishan is fresh from the T20 World Cup victory and played a key role in India’s triumph at home. He will have added duties on his shoulders during the initial stage until Cummins makes his return. SRH enjoyed a stellar run in IPL 2024 and reached the final before being outclassed by the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Pat Cummins, who will miss the initial stage of the season with a lumbar stress injury, is likely to be back in April. However, no definite date has been set for the return, with SRH management ready to take their time and not rush the return.

SunRisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori has cleared the air on captain Pat Cummins’ availability as the 2016 winners start their Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) campaign on Saturday (Mar 28). Cummins, who will miss the initial stage of the season with a lumbar stress injury, is likely to be back in April. However, no definite date has been set for the return, with SRH management ready to take their time and not rush the return. Vettori clears air on Cummins return "His fitness has been exceptional because he's been out of the game for an extended period of time, so he's had that time to work on that fitness, a real block of work around strength and conditioning. The only challenge for him was the bowling loads,” Vettori said in a press conference on Friday. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL "So once he got the all clear from Cricket Australia to build those bowling loads, it's obviously a bit of a painstaking process to get the lungs up to where he feels confident and strong about bowling. Hopefully, we can get a definitive timeline, probably in the next 10-12 days, around when he can return to play," Vettori added. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Who will lead SRH in IPL 2026 opener? With Pat Cummins missing the opening few matches, SRH will be led by Ishan Kishan, who gets the nod ahead of Travis Head. Ishan is fresh from the T20 World Cup victory and played a key role in India’s triumph at home. He will have added duties on his shoulders during the initial stage until Cummins makes his return. SRH enjoyed a stellar run in IPL 2024 and reached the final before being outclassed by the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Pat Cummins, who will miss the initial stage of the season with a lumbar stress injury, is likely to be back in April. However, no definite date has been set for the return, with SRH management ready to take their time and not rush the return.

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The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), in collaboration with Mashal Sports, will commence a high-performance Strength &amp; Conditioning Camp at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Bellary, bringing together the country’s leading men’s and women’s kabaddi probable athletes for the Asian Games 2026.&nbsp;The camp, scheduled from March 27 to April 2, marks a significant step in strengthening India’s kabaddi ecosystem, with a focused approach towards athlete development, fitness optimisation, and long-term performance excellence.&nbsp;This initiative reinforces Mashal Sports and AKFI’s shared commitment to the holistic development and well-being of kabaddi athletes, while continuing to build a strong pipeline of talent for India ahead of major international competitions, including the Asian Games.&nbsp;Vibhor Vineet Jain, President, Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), said, “This initiative is an important step in our preparations as we continue to raise the standard of kabaddi in India. By collaborating with Mashal Sports, we are ensuring that our players benefit from modern training methodologies, scientific support systems, and a professional high-performance environment that is essential for success at the international level.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Anupam Goswami, PKL League Commissioner and Business Head of Mashal Sports, said, “Mashal and its PKL teams are passionately committed to enabling our country’s kabaddi player pool to continuously improve their athletic capacity and performance, both for PKL and for representing Team India. In the year of the Asian Games, we take pride in collaborating with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India to organise a strength and conditioning camp for the senior men’s and senior women’s probables for kabaddi at the Asian Games, which will be held in Japan later this year. Since we are working with 45 probables in each group, the benefits of this camp will extend to many more athletes beyond the final Indian kabaddi squads for the Asian Games.”&nbsp;The camp will be hosted at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Bellary, a world-class high-performance training facility offering cutting-edge infrastructure and a multidisciplinary sports science ecosystem to prepare athletes for elite international competition, with specialised programmes tailored to contact-driven demands of kabaddi. IIS has also supported the Pre-season training of a few PKL teams in the past, further reinforcing its expertise in developing top-tier kabaddi athletes.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Several prominent Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) stars – Naveen Kumar, Arjun Deshwal, Pawan Sehrawat, Aslam Inamdar, Sunil Kumar, Ashu Malik, and Bharat Hooda – are part of the camp, reflecting the league’s strong talent pool. From the women’s contingent, leading athletes include members of the Indian squad that won the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup, such as skipper Ritu Negi, as well as Sonali Vishnu Shingate, Pushpa Rana, Champa Thakur, Pinki Roy, Priya and Karthika R, reflecting a strong mix of experienced internationals and emerging talent from across the domestic circuit.

Several prominent Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) stars – Naveen Kumar, Arjun Deshwal, Pawan Sehrawat, Aslam Inamdar, Sunil Kumar, Ashu Malik, and Bharat Hooda – are part of the camp, reflecting the league’s strong talent pool.

The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), in collaboration with Mashal Sports, will commence a high-performance Strength & Conditioning Camp at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Bellary, bringing together the country’s leading men’s and women’s kabaddi probable athletes for the Asian Games 2026. The camp, scheduled from March 27 to April 2, marks a significant step in strengthening India’s kabaddi ecosystem, with a focused approach towards athlete development, fitness optimisation, and long-term performance excellence. This initiative reinforces Mashal Sports and AKFI’s shared commitment to the holistic development and well-being of kabaddi athletes, while continuing to build a strong pipeline of talent for India ahead of major international competitions, including the Asian Games. Vibhor Vineet Jain, President, Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI), said, “This initiative is an important step in our preparations as we continue to raise the standard of kabaddi in India. By collaborating with Mashal Sports, we are ensuring that our players benefit from modern training methodologies, scientific support systems, and a professional high-performance environment that is essential for success at the international level.” ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Anupam Goswami, PKL League Commissioner and Business Head of Mashal Sports, said, “Mashal and its PKL teams are passionately committed to enabling our country’s kabaddi player pool to continuously improve their athletic capacity and performance, both for PKL and for representing Team India. In the year of the Asian Games, we take pride in collaborating with the Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India to organise a strength and conditioning camp for the senior men’s and senior women’s probables for kabaddi at the Asian Games, which will be held in Japan later this year. Since we are working with 45 probables in each group, the benefits of this camp will extend to many more athletes beyond the final Indian kabaddi squads for the Asian Games.” The camp will be hosted at the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), Bellary, a world-class high-performance training facility offering cutting-edge infrastructure and a multidisciplinary sports science ecosystem to prepare athletes for elite international competition, with specialised programmes tailored to contact-driven demands of kabaddi. IIS has also supported the Pre-season training of a few PKL teams in the past, further reinforcing its expertise in developing top-tier kabaddi athletes. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Several prominent Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) stars – Naveen Kumar, Arjun Deshwal, Pawan Sehrawat, Aslam Inamdar, Sunil Kumar, Ashu Malik, and Bharat Hooda – are part of the camp, reflecting the league’s strong talent pool. From the women’s contingent, leading athletes include members of the Indian squad that won the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup, such as skipper Ritu Negi, as well as Sonali Vishnu Shingate, Pushpa Rana, Champa Thakur, Pinki Roy, Priya and Karthika R, reflecting a strong mix of experienced internationals and emerging talent from across the domestic circuit.

Several prominent Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) stars – Naveen Kumar, Arjun Deshwal, Pawan Sehrawat, Aslam Inamdar, Sunil Kumar, Ashu Malik, and Bharat Hooda – are part of the camp, reflecting the league’s strong talent pool.

Asian Games 2026: AKFI and Mashal Sports roll out elite strength & conditioning camp

Eight teams will battle to fill the four remaining spots in the FIFA World Cup 2026 from Europe as some of the heavyweights of the game lock horns in the final of the playoff round. After a thrilling semifinal round, the likes of Italy, Sweden, Denmark and others will be out to take their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the tournament set to start in less than three months' time. So ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoffs in Europe, here is all you need to know, including fixtures, format, broadcast and other key details.<h2>What fixtures will take place in the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026?</h2><h3>Path A</h3>Final: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy<h3>Path B</h3>Final: Sweden vs Poland<h3>Path C</h3>Final: Kosovo &nbsp;vs Turkey<h3>Path D</h3>Final: Czech Republic vs Denmark&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>When are the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026?</h2>The final round of the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on March 31.<h2>Where will the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 be?</h2>Teams have been seeded for both the semifinals in each path. Teams seeded in the semifinal will host the semifinal, while draws have determined the format for the final of the final.<h2>What is the format of the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026?</h2>The UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place in a single-leg format with seeded teams hosting the match. Draws have determined the team set to host the final and are mentioned above.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India?</h2>The UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India?</h2>The UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv App.

After a thrilling semifinal round, the likes of Italy, Sweden, Denmark and others will be out to take their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the tournament set to start in less than three months time. 

Eight teams will battle to fill the four remaining spots in the FIFA World Cup 2026 from Europe as some of the heavyweights of the game lock horns in the final of the playoff round. After a thrilling semifinal round, the likes of Italy, Sweden, Denmark and others will be out to take their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the tournament set to start in less than three months' time. So ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoffs in Europe, here is all you need to know, including fixtures, format, broadcast and other key details. What fixtures will take place in the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026? Path A Final: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy Path B Final: Sweden vs Poland Path C Final: Kosovo vs Turkey Path D Final: Czech Republic vs Denmark ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL When are the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026? The final round of the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place on March 31. Where will the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 be? Teams have been seeded for both the semifinals in each path. Teams seeded in the semifinal will host the semifinal, while draws have determined the format for the final of the final. What is the format of the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026? The UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place in a single-leg format with seeded teams hosting the match. Draws have determined the team set to host the final and are mentioned above. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Which channel will broadcast the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India? The UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network. Which platform will live-stream the UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India? The UEFA Playoff qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India will be live-streamed on the Sony Liv App.

After a thrilling semifinal round, the likes of Italy, Sweden, Denmark and others will be out to take their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the tournament set to start in less than three months' time.&nbsp;

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One of the most talked-about uncapped Indian players ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Auqib Nabi Dar is set for his maiden IPL stint after being picked up by the Delhi Capitals for INR 8.4 crore at last December’s auction. The right-arm pacer, who impressed with a brilliant performance in the Ranji Trophy-winning campaign for Jammu and Kashmir, has now turned his focus to delivering for the Capitals in the upcoming season.&nbsp;&nbsp;Speaking during a pre-season media interaction, Nabi told WION that his goal is to give his best in every tournament he plays. He wants to be a leading wicket-taker for his team and aims to help Delhi Capitals win their maiden IPL trophy by sticking to his strengths and playing his natural game.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-shashank-singh-underlines-ricky-ponting-s-importance-for-punjab-kings-says-he-s-a-very-key-member-1774615368843">IPL 2026: Shashank Singh underlines Ricky Ponting's importance for Punjab Kings, says 'he's a very key member'</a>&nbsp;“In whatever tournament I play, whether it’s domestic or local, I aim to be a key wicket-taker for my team. My endeavor is to help my team (Delhi Capitals) win their maiden trophy and I hope my contribution this time helps us lift the cup,” said Nabi while answering WION's Aditya Bhatia.&nbsp;Known as the “Baramulla Express,” Nabi played a crucial role with both bat and ball in Jammu &amp; Kashmir’s historic Ranji Trophy victory. He impressed with his accuracy and consistency, picking up 60 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 12.65 during the season.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-rcb-vs-srh-opening-match-timing-squad-live-streaming-more-1774611868146">IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RCB vs SRH opening match</a>&nbsp;With Mitchell Starc likely to miss the early part of the tournament, there is strong interest in seeing how Nabi performs, especially if he gets the opportunity to open the bowling for Delhi. The team will begin their campaign against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Apr 1.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1. 

One of the most talked-about uncapped Indian players ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, Auqib Nabi Dar is set for his maiden IPL stint after being picked up by the Delhi Capitals for INR 8.4 crore at last December’s auction. The right-arm pacer, who impressed with a brilliant performance in the Ranji Trophy-winning campaign for Jammu and Kashmir, has now turned his focus to delivering for the Capitals in the upcoming season. Speaking during a pre-season media interaction, Nabi told WION that his goal is to give his best in every tournament he plays. He wants to be a leading wicket-taker for his team and aims to help Delhi Capitals win their maiden IPL trophy by sticking to his strengths and playing his natural game. Also Read - IPL 2026: Shashank Singh underlines Ricky Ponting's importance for Punjab Kings, says 'he's a very key member' “In whatever tournament I play, whether it’s domestic or local, I aim to be a key wicket-taker for my team. My endeavor is to help my team (Delhi Capitals) win their maiden trophy and I hope my contribution this time helps us lift the cup,” said Nabi while answering WION's Aditya Bhatia. Known as the “Baramulla Express,” Nabi played a crucial role with both bat and ball in Jammu & Kashmir’s historic Ranji Trophy victory. He impressed with his accuracy and consistency, picking up 60 wickets in 17 matches at an average of 12.65 during the season. Also Read - IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RCB vs SRH opening match With Mitchell Starc likely to miss the early part of the tournament, there is strong interest in seeing how Nabi performs, especially if he gets the opportunity to open the bowling for Delhi. The team will begin their campaign against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Apr 1.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium on April 1.&nbsp;

‘Aim is to help DC win their maiden IPL title’: Auqib Nabi Dar on IPL 2026 goals

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season will kick off on Saturday (Mar 28) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the curtain-raiser clash. While the eyes will be on the champions on Saturday, it won’t be until Tuesday when IPL 2025 runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) take the field. They will take on the Gujarat Titans in Chandigarh and will try to start on a winning note, having seen a blend of success stories in IPL 2025.<h2>Shashank opens up on Ricky Ponting</h2>One of the standout performers of the IPL 2025 was batter Shashank Singh, who made a name for himself with explosive batting and match-winning knocks. While PBKS may have missed out on the title, his performances did not go unnoticed and he has been slowly making a name for himself. He answered WION’s Aditya Pimpale on Friday ahead of the season-opener and spoke on the role of Ricky Ponting and how he has helped transform PBKS.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;“His role is very important. He's a very key member of Punjab Kings, the way he handles everyone. And when I talk about everyone, I'm talking about the 25 players we have, plus the support staff. Because obviously, in a tournament like IPL, it's very important to have a good team environment. And obviously, we all know that,” Shashank said while answering WION’s Aditya Pimpale in Jio Star Press Room.&nbsp;“Most likely, 15, 18 guys only play in the 14 matches, or whatever, 17 matches. So, it depends on how he treats the rest of the 7 guys as well. Because, see, end of the day, skill-wise, almost every team is equal.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;“It's… it comes to that, how's the team environment? So Ricky sir made sure that the team environment is really good. Even this year, as well, in the first meeting only, he made sure that we would leverage everyone's performances. And everyone is equal. Shreyas is equal to the newest player, like Vishal Lashar, he's someone from UP,” added Shashank.&nbsp;Punjab Kings will face Gujarat Titans on Tuesday (Mar 31) as they target a positive start with star names like Shashank, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Arshdeep Singh and others.

One of the standout performers of the IPL 2025 was batter Shashank Singh, who made a name for himself with explosive batting and match-winning knocks. While PBKS may have missed out on the title, his performances did not go unnoticed and he has been slowly making a name for himself. 

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season will kick off on Saturday (Mar 28) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the curtain-raiser clash. While the eyes will be on the champions on Saturday, it won’t be until Tuesday when IPL 2025 runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) take the field. They will take on the Gujarat Titans in Chandigarh and will try to start on a winning note, having seen a blend of success stories in IPL 2025. Shashank opens up on Ricky Ponting One of the standout performers of the IPL 2025 was batter Shashank Singh, who made a name for himself with explosive batting and match-winning knocks. While PBKS may have missed out on the title, his performances did not go unnoticed and he has been slowly making a name for himself. He answered WION’s Aditya Pimpale on Friday ahead of the season-opener and spoke on the role of Ricky Ponting and how he has helped transform PBKS. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions “His role is very important. He's a very key member of Punjab Kings, the way he handles everyone. And when I talk about everyone, I'm talking about the 25 players we have, plus the support staff. Because obviously, in a tournament like IPL, it's very important to have a good team environment. And obviously, we all know that,” Shashank said while answering WION’s Aditya Pimpale in Jio Star Press Room. “Most likely, 15, 18 guys only play in the 14 matches, or whatever, 17 matches. So, it depends on how he treats the rest of the 7 guys as well. Because, see, end of the day, skill-wise, almost every team is equal. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL “It's… it comes to that, how's the team environment? So Ricky sir made sure that the team environment is really good. Even this year, as well, in the first meeting only, he made sure that we would leverage everyone's performances. And everyone is equal. Shreyas is equal to the newest player, like Vishal Lashar, he's someone from UP,” added Shashank. Punjab Kings will face Gujarat Titans on Tuesday (Mar 31) as they target a positive start with star names like Shashank, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Arshdeep Singh and others.

One of the standout performers of the IPL 2025 was batter Shashank Singh, who made a name for himself with explosive batting and match-winning knocks. While PBKS may have missed out on the title, his performances did not go unnoticed and he has been slowly making a name for himself.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Shashank Singh underlines Ricky Ponting's importance for Punjab Kings, says 'he's a very key member'

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season is all set to start on Saturday (Mar 29) as Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. IPL 2026 will be the first time RCB will walk out as the defending champions, having won the title in 2025. So ahead of the key clash, here are all the details of the opening match, including match timing, squad, live streaming and more.<h2>Is there an opening ceremony for the IPL 2026?</h2>No. There will be no opening ceremony for the IPL 2026 match as the organisers scrapped the showpiece to pay tribute to the victims of the victory parade that took place on 4 June 2025.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the RCB vs SRH clash in IPL history?</h2>Not much separates both RCB and SRH in overall head-to-head records, with the hosts of Saturday’s match winning 11 while Hyderabad have won 13 in 26 previous meetings. Two matches have ended without results.<h2>What is the venue for the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match?</h2>The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the venue for the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>When will the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match start?</h2>The RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.<h2>Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match in India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>Squads</h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru&nbsp;Squad: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma(w), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal.&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad&nbsp;Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Liam Livingstone, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Shivam Mavi, Smaran Ravichandran, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, David Payne, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Krains Fuletra, Amit Kumar.

IPL 2026 will be the first time RCB will walk out as the defending champions, having won the title in 2025. So ahead of the key clash, here are all the details of the opening match, including match timing, squad, live streaming and more.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season is all set to start on Saturday (Mar 29) as Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. IPL 2026 will be the first time RCB will walk out as the defending champions, having won the title in 2025. So ahead of the key clash, here are all the details of the opening match, including match timing, squad, live streaming and more. Is there an opening ceremony for the IPL 2026? No. There will be no opening ceremony for the IPL 2026 match as the organisers scrapped the showpiece to pay tribute to the victims of the victory parade that took place on 4 June 2025. What is the head-to-head record for the RCB vs SRH clash in IPL history? Not much separates both RCB and SRH in overall head-to-head records, with the hosts of Saturday’s match winning 11 while Hyderabad have won 13 in 26 previous meetings. Two matches have ended without results. What is the venue for the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match? The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the venue for the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL When will the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match start? The RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match in India. Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs SRH IPL 2026 opening match in India. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Squads Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma(w), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal. Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w/c), Liam Livingstone, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Harsh Dubey, Eshan Malinga, Shivam Mavi, Smaran Ravichandran, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, David Payne, Praful Hinge, Sakib Hussain, Krains Fuletra, Amit Kumar.

IPL 2026 will be the first time RCB will walk out as the defending champions, having won the title in 2025. So ahead of the key clash, here are all the details of the opening match, including match timing, squad, live streaming and more.

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RCB vs SRH opening match - timing, squad, live streaming & more

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal strongly criticised the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a strange incident during the opening match of the 2026 season between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium sparked controversy. During the match, the white ball unexpectedly turned pink after dye from Hyderabad’s jerseys rubbed off on it. The incident soon gained attention on social media, with many dubbing it a “pink-ball game.” Akmal also mocked the situation, joking that the team’s kits looked cheaply dyed as the colour came off so easily.&nbsp;“I genuinely thought Hyderabad Kingsmen got their kits dyed at some dupatta lane back home, the kind where they recolor white clothes for bargain rates,” said Kamran Akmal.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/iran-bans-sports-teams-from-visiting-hostile-countries-amid-west-asia-crisis-1774591004794">Iran bans sports teams from visiting 'hostile' countries amid West Asia crisis</a><h3>Watch</h3>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨 FORMER PAKISTAN CRICKETER TAKES A BRUTAL DIG AT PSL OVER PINK BALL SAGA &quot;I genuinely thought Hyderabad Kingsmen got their kits dyed at some dupatta lane back home, the kind where they recolor white clothes for bargain rates.&quot; 🤣😭🤣 ~Kamran Akmal <a href="https://t.co/7IIkbCXVEV">pic.twitter.com/7IIkbCXVEV</a>&mdash; Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) <a href="https://twitter.com/sarkarstix/status/2037376255440687413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In cricket, players usually polish the ball on their shirts or towels to maintain shine and help with swing, however, this case raised concerns about the quality of the jerseys, with critics calling it an embarrassing moment for the league.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-irfan-pathan-makes-big-csk-claim-says-ms-dhoni-would-want-to-pass-the-baton-to-1774605471416">IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan makes big CSK claim, says 'MS Dhoni would want to...'</a>&nbsp;Hyderabad Kingsmen's captain Marnus Labuschagne also spoke about the incident in the post match conference, noting that he had never seen anything like this before. He mentioned that he noticed the ball changing colour early in the match and even asked the umpires about it. While marks sometimes come from bats or pads, he said it was unusual for clothing to cause this.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I did say to the umpires after the second over, 'What's going on? The ball is red.' It must be from the clothes or something like that. I haven't seen anything like this before, I've seen occasions where something on a bat comes onto the ball, or when it hits the pad and takes a bit of paint off. But I've never seen this happen with clothing. I'm sure they'll sort it out in the next few games,” Labuschagne told reporters.

Former Pakistan batter Kamran Akmal has criticised the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) amid the ‘pink ball’ controversy.

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal strongly criticised the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after a strange incident during the opening match of the 2026 season between Lahore Qalandars and Hyderabad Kingsmen at Gaddafi Stadium sparked controversy. During the match, the white ball unexpectedly turned pink after dye from Hyderabad’s jerseys rubbed off on it. The incident soon gained attention on social media, with many dubbing it a “pink-ball game.” Akmal also mocked the situation, joking that the team’s kits looked cheaply dyed as the colour came off so easily. “I genuinely thought Hyderabad Kingsmen got their kits dyed at some dupatta lane back home, the kind where they recolor white clothes for bargain rates,” said Kamran Akmal. Also Read - Iran bans sports teams from visiting 'hostile' countries amid West Asia crisis Watch

Former Pakistan batter Kamran Akmal has criticised the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) amid the ‘pink ball’ controversy.

‘Got their kits dyed at some dupatta lane’: Kamran Akmal slams PSL over jersey colour fiasco

Former India speedster Irfan Pathan has backed Sanju Samson, not Ruturaj Gaikwad, to carry the success baton at five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings. Speaking on the eve of the start of the tournament, Irfan reckons Samson has all the qualities to succeed Dhoni, who has carried the baton for almost two decades. Irfan also reckons this season will be Dhoni’s last at CSK and could bid farewell to the IPL.<h2>Irfan makes bold claim</h2>“It looks like this will be MS Dhoni’s last season. The signs are there because, if you look at the Chennai setup, they have brought in a wicketkeeper-batsman who can play for the next few years. You can build your team around him and he can be the face of the franchise, that is Sanju Samson,” Irfan said while speaking on JioStar’s ‘IPL Today Live’ show.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;“He has also upgraded himself in terms of form in international cricket. He has just won a World Cup and has been batting fantastically well. That is one player MS Dhoni would want to pass the baton to - someone who has the caliber to do all that and whom even the fans can identify with and connect to.&nbsp;“With Sanju’s arrival, I feel Dhoni can now say that maybe it is time for him to pass on that baton. But should this have happened earlier? Because I feel that a player like MS Dhoni cannot be just a two-over player. You do not build your legacy like that. So yes, I think the time is right,” Irfan added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;In November, Samson was traded to CSK with Ravindra Jadeja going in the opposite direction. This meant Samson would end his long association with the Rajasthan Royals, where he had served for 12 seasons across two spells. In a productive career, he scored 4027 runs from 149 matches.&nbsp;However, the upcoming season will see him don the colours of CSK, where he will be a key addition with MS Dhoni likely to announce his retirement.

Speaking on the eve of the start of the tournament, Irfan Pathan reckons Samson has all the qualities to succeed Dhoni, who has carried the baton for almost two decades. Irfan also reckons this season will be Dhoni’s last at CSK and could bid farewell to the IPL.

Former India speedster Irfan Pathan has backed Sanju Samson, not Ruturaj Gaikwad, to carry the success baton at five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings. Speaking on the eve of the start of the tournament, Irfan reckons Samson has all the qualities to succeed Dhoni, who has carried the baton for almost two decades. Irfan also reckons this season will be Dhoni’s last at CSK and could bid farewell to the IPL. Irfan makes bold claim “It looks like this will be MS Dhoni’s last season. The signs are there because, if you look at the Chennai setup, they have brought in a wicketkeeper-batsman who can play for the next few years. You can build your team around him and he can be the face of the franchise, that is Sanju Samson,” Irfan said while speaking on JioStar’s ‘IPL Today Live’ show. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions “He has also upgraded himself in terms of form in international cricket. He has just won a World Cup and has been batting fantastically well. That is one player MS Dhoni would want to pass the baton to - someone who has the caliber to do all that and whom even the fans can identify with and connect to. “With Sanju’s arrival, I feel Dhoni can now say that maybe it is time for him to pass on that baton. But should this have happened earlier? Because I feel that a player like MS Dhoni cannot be just a two-over player. You do not build your legacy like that. So yes, I think the time is right,” Irfan added. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL In November, Samson was traded to CSK with Ravindra Jadeja going in the opposite direction. This meant Samson would end his long association with the Rajasthan Royals, where he had served for 12 seasons across two spells. In a productive career, he scored 4027 runs from 149 matches. However, the upcoming season will see him don the colours of CSK, where he will be a key addition with MS Dhoni likely to announce his retirement.

Speaking on the eve of the start of the tournament, Irfan Pathan reckons Samson has all the qualities to succeed Dhoni, who has carried the baton for almost two decades. Irfan also reckons this season will be Dhoni’s last at CSK and could bid farewell to the IPL.

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan makes big CSK claim, says 'MS Dhoni would want to pass the baton to...'

From Jasprit Bumrah to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 150 wickets in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Lasith Malinga, Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal

From Jasprit Bumrah to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 150 wickets in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Lasith Malinga, Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal

Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 150 wickets in Indian Premier League

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has stated that he is not experiencing any additional pressure ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season and explained that his main objective is to contribute to the team’s success and help secure another title, rather than focusing on individual records. Speaking at a pre-tournament press conference, Gill said that his performances over the past few seasons have been consistent and therefore he does not feel the need to prove himself again.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 26-year-old also mentioned that he has been one of the top run-scorers in recent IPL seasons and feels that if the team continues to play well together, they have a strong chance of winning another trophy.&nbsp;"I think if you look at the past three or four seasons, I think I have the most runs in the IPL. So I don't think I have anything to prove in this season particularly. And the four years that I have played for this team, I think we have done decently well as a team. And I think I have done decently well as a batsman," Gill said in the pre-tournament press conference.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rcb-pacer-nuwan-thushara-set-to-miss-season-due-to-this-reason-1774584288126">IPL 2026: RCB pacer Nuwan Thushara set to miss season due to THIS reason</a>&nbsp;"So I don't think I need to prove to anyone my worth. I think I need to do what I have been doing for the past four years. And as a team, we need to be consistent, which I think we have been. And if we continue doing that sooner or later, I think we will win that trophy once more,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/carolina-marin-drops-curtains-on-illustrious-career-former-olympic-champion-announces-official-retirement-1774539304209">Former Olympic champion Carolina Marin announces official retirement</a>&nbsp;In his IPL career so far, Gill has played 118 matches and has scored 3,866 runs at an average of 39.44, including four centuries and 26 half-centuries. As the new season approaches, he will look to build on this record and guide Gujarat Titans towards further success.&nbsp;The 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on Mar 31.

The 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on Mar 31.

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill has stated that he is not experiencing any additional pressure ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season and explained that his main objective is to contribute to the team’s success and help secure another title, rather than focusing on individual records. Speaking at a pre-tournament press conference, Gill said that his performances over the past few seasons have been consistent and therefore he does not feel the need to prove himself again. The 26-year-old also mentioned that he has been one of the top run-scorers in recent IPL seasons and feels that if the team continues to play well together, they have a strong chance of winning another trophy. "I think if you look at the past three or four seasons, I think I have the most runs in the IPL. So I don't think I have anything to prove in this season particularly. And the four years that I have played for this team, I think we have done decently well as a team. And I think I have done decently well as a batsman," Gill said in the pre-tournament press conference. Also Read - IPL 2026: RCB pacer Nuwan Thushara set to miss season due to THIS reason "So I don't think I need to prove to anyone my worth. I think I need to do what I have been doing for the past four years. And as a team, we need to be consistent, which I think we have been. And if we continue doing that sooner or later, I think we will win that trophy once more,” he added. Also Read - Former Olympic champion Carolina Marin announces official retirement In his IPL career so far, Gill has played 118 matches and has scored 3,866 runs at an average of 39.44, including four centuries and 26 half-centuries. As the new season approaches, he will look to build on this record and guide Gujarat Titans towards further success. The 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on Mar 31.

The 2022 champions, Gujarat Titans, will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur on Mar 31.

'I don't think I have anything to prove': GT skipper Shubman Gill ahead of IPL 2026

Iran has announced that its national and domestic sports teams will no longer travel to countries it considers “hostile,” citing concerns for the safety of its athletes amid rising regional tensions. The Ministry of Sports and Youth issued the directive, as reported by local media, following the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel that began in late February. The ministry stated that “the presence of national and club teams in countries that are considered hostile and are unable to ensure the security of Iranian athletes and team members is prohibited until further notice," &nbsp;indicating the ban will stay in place until further notice.&nbsp;&nbsp;The move comes in part because of an upcoming AFC Champions League match, where Iranian club Tractor FC was set to play against a team from the United Arab Emirates in Saudi Arabia. Officials said, “the publication of some news about the confrontation of the Tractor team against a team from the Emirates in Saudi Arabia" as a key factor behind the move. The ministry added that “the Football Federation and clubs will be obliged to notify the Asian Football Confederation of this matter in order to relocate the games," indicating that alternative venues may be sought.&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-i-don-t-think-i-have-anything-to-prove-gt-skipper-shubman-gill-ahead-of-ipl-2026-1774586489365"> 'I don't think I have anything to prove': Shubman Gill ahead of IPL 2026</a><h2>Impact on 2026 FIFA World Cup</h2>This decision creates uncertainty about Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even though the team has already qualified. Iran is currently set to play group matches in the United States against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt. However, its ability to compete in the US is now uncertain.&nbsp;Complicating the situation, US President Donald Trump commented that Iran could take part, but raised concerns about “life and safety.” Meanwhile, Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj confirmed discussions with FIFA about possibly relocating the matches to Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;The issue is further complicated by off-field controversies, including members of Iran’s women’s football team reportedly seeking asylum abroad.&nbsp;(With inputs from Agencies)

Iran has banned its national and club teams from travelling to countries it considers "hostile" until further notice, citing safety concerns amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.

Iran has announced that its national and domestic sports teams will no longer travel to countries it considers “hostile,” citing concerns for the safety of its athletes amid rising regional tensions. The Ministry of Sports and Youth issued the directive, as reported by local media, following the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel that began in late February. The ministry stated that “the presence of national and club teams in countries that are considered hostile and are unable to ensure the security of Iranian athletes and team members is prohibited until further notice," indicating the ban will stay in place until further notice. The move comes in part because of an upcoming AFC Champions League match, where Iranian club Tractor FC was set to play against a team from the United Arab Emirates in Saudi Arabia. Officials said, “the publication of some news about the confrontation of the Tractor team against a team from the Emirates in Saudi Arabia" as a key factor behind the move. The ministry added that “the Football Federation and clubs will be obliged to notify the Asian Football Confederation of this matter in order to relocate the games," indicating that alternative venues may be sought. Also Read - 'I don't think I have anything to prove': Shubman Gill ahead of IPL 2026 Impact on 2026 FIFA World Cup This decision creates uncertainty about Iran’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even though the team has already qualified. Iran is currently set to play group matches in the United States against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt. However, its ability to compete in the US is now uncertain. Complicating the situation, US President Donald Trump commented that Iran could take part, but raised concerns about “life and safety.” Meanwhile, Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj confirmed discussions with FIFA about possibly relocating the matches to Mexico. The issue is further complicated by off-field controversies, including members of Iran’s women’s football team reportedly seeking asylum abroad. (With inputs from Agencies)

Iran has banned its national and club teams from travelling to countries it considers "hostile" until further notice, citing safety concerns amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.

Iran bans sports teams from visiting 'hostile' countries amid West Asia crisis

Sri Lanka speedster Nuwan Thushara is likely to miss the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) reportedly declined to issue him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) under its new fitness policy. This comes as a major setback for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who may be without their overseas pacer for the upcoming season. As per reports, SLC now permits players to participate in overseas leagues only if they meet newly introduced benchmarks aimed at improving overall fitness across the national pool.&nbsp;The 31-year-old, while not injured and available to play, failed to meet the required benchmarks in recent fitness assessments and as a result, he has not been granted the NOC, ruling him out of the tournament unless there is a change in the decision.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/carolina-marin-drops-curtains-on-illustrious-career-former-olympic-champion-announces-official-retirement-1774539304209">Former Olympic champion Carolina Marin announces official retirement</a>&nbsp;Under the new rules, all players must pass fitness tests before they can take part in leagues like the IPL or Pakistan Super League. Thushara’s selection depended on passing these tests, but reports say he could not reach the set standards.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, several Sri Lankan players have cleared the required fitness benchmarks and been granted approval to play in the IPL, including Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-releases-full-ipl-2026-schedule-13-venues-to-host-70-matches-raipur-dharamshala-included-1774530440563">BCCI releases full IPL 2026 schedule, 13 venues to host 70 matches</a><h2>Josh Hazlewood joins RCB camp&nbsp;</h2>Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has linked up with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with the franchise confirming his arrival on Mar 26 through their social media channels.&nbsp;However, the defending champions will have to begin their campaign without the experienced quick as he continues his recovery from hamstring and Achilles issues. The right-arm pacer was earlier sidelined during the home Ashes against England and also missed the T20 World Cup 2026, held in India and Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka speedster Nuwan Thushara is likely to miss the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) reportedly declined to issue him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) under its new fitness policy. This comes as a major setback for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who may be without their overseas pacer for the upcoming season. As per reports, SLC now permits players to participate in overseas leagues only if they meet newly introduced benchmarks aimed at improving overall fitness across the national pool. The 31-year-old, while not injured and available to play, failed to meet the required benchmarks in recent fitness assessments and as a result, he has not been granted the NOC, ruling him out of the tournament unless there is a change in the decision. Also Read - Former Olympic champion Carolina Marin announces official retirement Under the new rules, all players must pass fitness tests before they can take part in leagues like the IPL or Pakistan Super League. Thushara’s selection depended on passing these tests, but reports say he could not reach the set standards. Meanwhile, several Sri Lankan players have cleared the required fitness benchmarks and been granted approval to play in the IPL, including Dushmantha Chameera, Dasun Shanaka, Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis. Also Read - BCCI releases full IPL 2026 schedule, 13 venues to host 70 matches Josh Hazlewood joins RCB camp Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has linked up with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with the franchise confirming his arrival on Mar 26 through their social media channels. However, the defending champions will have to begin their campaign without the experienced quick as he continues his recovery from hamstring and Achilles issues. The right-arm pacer was earlier sidelined during the home Ashes against England and also missed the T20 World Cup 2026, held in India and Sri Lanka.

IPL 2026: RCB pacer Nuwan Thushara set to miss season due to THIS reason

Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France's all-time scoring record with the opener in a 2-1 win over Brazil as two of the leading World Cup contenders faced off in a glamour friendly in the United States on Thursday. Mbappe ran through to beat goalkeeper Ederson with a delightful chipped finish to give France the lead just after the half-hour mark at the Gillette Stadium near Boston, home of NFL side the New England Patriots. France, World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, had defender Dayot Upamecano sent off early in the second half but shrugged that off to double their lead courtesy of Hugo Ekitike on 65 minutes.Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil did pull one back 12 minutes from time via a close-range finish by Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, but Les Bleus held on for a victory that will boost confidence two and a half months before the World Cup begins. They play Senegal, Norway and a play-off winner in the group stage."I said beforehand that we couldn't take too much away from this game. It wasn't the World Cup final, but it showed we are in a good dynamic," Mbappe told broadcaster TF1."We are creating lots of chances and we are looking a bit more solid even if we let in a goal at the end. We are moving forward and this will help us prepare for the World Cup."The sight of captain Mbappe scoring in trademark lethal fashion is especially good news for coach Didier Deschamps, after the Real Madrid superstar recently returned from three weeks out with a knee injury.The 27-year-old has now scored 56 goals in 95 appearances for his country, leaving him just one goal away from equalling the France record of 57 goals held by the recently-retired Olivier Giroud.Mbappe will have the chance to match, and perhaps surpass, that record when France play Colombia in the second friendly of this American tour, at the Northwest Stadium near Washington DC on Sunday.There have been four encounters between these powerhouse nations at past World Cups, including the 1998 final won by France and the 2006 quarter-final in which Les Bleus also triumphed.However, this was their first meeting of any sort since a friendly in Paris exactly 11 years ago, won 3-1 by Brazil.The Brazilians go into this year's World Cup -- in which they will face Morocco, Scotland and Haiti in the group stage -- hoping the recent appointment as coach of the revered Ancelotti can make them serious contenders to claim a record-extending sixth title.<h2>Brazilian absences</h2>But this match will have reminded them of the standards required against the very best sides in the international game.Brazil were admittedly missing several key players here, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker, defensive duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Eder Militao, midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and forwards Rodrygo and Estevao among those absent.France, meanwhile, were without Arsenal centre-back William Saliba, but a fearsome attack included Mbappe, Bayern Munich's Michael Olise and Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele, the reigning Ballon d'Or.Dembele released Mbappe for the opener, and that separated the teams at the break.Upamecano was sent off on 55 minutes after American referee Guido Gonzales upgraded a yellow card to red following a VAR review, ruling that the defender had denied Wesley a clear goal-scoring opportunity as he took down the full-back on the edge of the area.Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, a late call-up to replace the injured Saliba, came on for Dembele to make his debut and bolster the French back line after that.They then increased their lead as Olise supplied Ekitike in the area and the Liverpool striker clipped the ball beyond Ederson for his second international goal.Mbappe and Ekitike were promptly removed, and Brazil were left with too much to do, even if Bremer converted from close range from Luiz Henrique's assist to make it 2-1.Ancelotti will now hope his team can bounce back when they take on Croatia in Orlando, Florida next Tuesday.

The 27-year-old has now scored 56 goals in 95 appearances for his country, leaving him just one goal away from equalling the France record of 57 goals held by the recently-retired Olivier Giroud.

Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France's all-time scoring record with the opener in a 2-1 win over Brazil as two of the leading World Cup contenders faced off in a glamour friendly in the United States on Thursday. Mbappe ran through to beat goalkeeper Ederson with a delightful chipped finish to give France the lead just after the half-hour mark at the Gillette Stadium near Boston, home of NFL side the New England Patriots. France, World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, had defender Dayot Upamecano sent off early in the second half but shrugged that off to double their lead courtesy of Hugo Ekitike on 65 minutes. Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil did pull one back 12 minutes from time via a close-range finish by Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, but Les Bleus held on for a victory that will boost confidence two and a half months before the World Cup begins. They play Senegal, Norway and a play-off winner in the group stage. "I said beforehand that we couldn't take too much away from this game. It wasn't the World Cup final, but it showed we are in a good dynamic," Mbappe told broadcaster TF1. "We are creating lots of chances and we are looking a bit more solid even if we let in a goal at the end. We are moving forward and this will help us prepare for the World Cup." The sight of captain Mbappe scoring in trademark lethal fashion is especially good news for coach Didier Deschamps, after the Real Madrid superstar recently returned from three weeks out with a knee injury. The 27-year-old has now scored 56 goals in 95 appearances for his country, leaving him just one goal away from equalling the France record of 57 goals held by the recently-retired Olivier Giroud. Mbappe will have the chance to match, and perhaps surpass, that record when France play Colombia in the second friendly of this American tour, at the Northwest Stadium near Washington DC on Sunday. There have been four encounters between these powerhouse nations at past World Cups, including the 1998 final won by France and the 2006 quarter-final in which Les Bleus also triumphed. However, this was their first meeting of any sort since a friendly in Paris exactly 11 years ago, won 3-1 by Brazil. The Brazilians go into this year's World Cup -- in which they will face Morocco, Scotland and Haiti in the group stage -- hoping the recent appointment as coach of the revered Ancelotti can make them serious contenders to claim a record-extending sixth title. Brazilian absences But this match will have reminded them of the standards required against the very best sides in the international game. Brazil were admittedly missing several key players here, with goalkeeper Alisson Becker, defensive duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Eder Militao, midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and forwards Rodrygo and Estevao among those absent. France, meanwhile, were without Arsenal centre-back William Saliba, but a fearsome attack included Mbappe, Bayern Munich's Michael Olise and Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele, the reigning Ballon d'Or. Dembele released Mbappe for the opener, and that separated the teams at the break. Upamecano was sent off on 55 minutes after American referee Guido Gonzales upgraded a yellow card to red following a VAR review, ruling that the defender had denied Wesley a clear goal-scoring opportunity as he took down the full-back on the edge of the area. Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, a late call-up to replace the injured Saliba, came on for Dembele to make his debut and bolster the French back line after that. They then increased their lead as Olise supplied Ekitike in the area and the Liverpool striker clipped the ball beyond Ederson for his second international goal. Mbappe and Ekitike were promptly removed, and Brazil were left with too much to do, even if Bremer converted from close range from Luiz Henrique's assist to make it 2-1. Ancelotti will now hope his team can bounce back when they take on Croatia in Orlando, Florida next Tuesday.

The 27-year-old has now scored 56 goals in 95 appearances for his country, leaving him just one goal away from equalling the France record of 57 goals held by the recently-retired Olivier Giroud.

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Legendary Spanish badminton star Carolina Marin dropped the curtain on an illustrious playing career on Thursday (Mar 26) as she announced her retirement from the sport. Marin, a 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist, was struggling with a knee injury in the recent past. She retired with a unique distinction of being the only non-Asian to win the women’s singles badminton gold medal at the Olympics.<h2>Marin announces retirement</h2>"My journey in professional badminton has come to an end," said Marin in a post on Instagram.&nbsp;"I would have liked to see each other on court one last time, but I don't want to put my body at risk for it...I wish my career had ended another way but in life things don't always go as we want and we have to accept that. Deep down I did retire on court, in Paris in 2024, we just didn't know it at the time."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Three-time world champion Marin had hoped to compete in the European Championships in April in Huelva, her home city in Andalucia, but did not want to risk further damaging her knee. At the Paris Olympics in 2024, she reached the semi-finals but suffered a knee ligament injury during the match, which forced her to withdraw, having already missed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with another knee injury.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;As well as winning gold by overcoming India's PV Sindhu in the Rio final, the tenacious Marin triumphed three times at the World Championships, in 2014, 2015 and 2018. The latter of those finals was also against Sindhu, as Marin became the first woman to win three world singles titles.

Carolina Marin, a 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist, was struggling with a knee injury in the recent past. She retired with a unique distinction of being the only non-Asian to win the women’s singles badminton gold medal at the Olympics.

Legendary Spanish badminton star Carolina Marin dropped the curtain on an illustrious playing career on Thursday (Mar 26) as she announced her retirement from the sport. Marin, a 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist, was struggling with a knee injury in the recent past. She retired with a unique distinction of being the only non-Asian to win the women’s singles badminton gold medal at the Olympics. Marin announces retirement "My journey in professional badminton has come to an end," said Marin in a post on Instagram. "I would have liked to see each other on court one last time, but I don't want to put my body at risk for it...I wish my career had ended another way but in life things don't always go as we want and we have to accept that. Deep down I did retire on court, in Paris in 2024, we just didn't know it at the time." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Three-time world champion Marin had hoped to compete in the European Championships in April in Huelva, her home city in Andalucia, but did not want to risk further damaging her knee. At the Paris Olympics in 2024, she reached the semi-finals but suffered a knee ligament injury during the match, which forced her to withdraw, having already missed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with another knee injury. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions As well as winning gold by overcoming India's PV Sindhu in the Rio final, the tenacious Marin triumphed three times at the World Championships, in 2014, 2015 and 2018. The latter of those finals was also against Sindhu, as Marin became the first woman to win three world singles titles.

Carolina Marin, a 2016 Rio Olympics gold medalist, was struggling with a knee injury in the recent past. She retired with a unique distinction of being the only non-Asian to win the women’s singles badminton gold medal at the Olympics.

Carolina Marin drops curtains on illustrious career, former Olympic champion announces official retirement

Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) will kick start their Indian Premier League (IPL) defense on Saturday (Mar 28) as they face SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening fixture. However, the team will now have to draw plans for the future as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed fixtures for the rest of the season, having earlier done so for the first phase. So here is a detailed look at the fixtures for RCB and why this season is epic for them.<h2>RCB full IPL 2026 schedule</h2>The defending champions, as mentioned, will start their title defense on Saturday at home at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB’s first away fixture of the season will be against Rajasthan Royals when they take on the 2008 champions in Guwahati on April 10. However, the biggest game of the season for RCB will be the fixture against the Mumbai Indians, first on April 12 in Mumbai and then on May 10 in Raipur. RCB, for the first time, will play two fixtures at an adopted home when they are in Raipur for fixtures against the Mumbai Indians and the Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;<h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2026 Full Schedule – Match List</h2><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Home</td><td>Away</td><td>Venue</td><td>Date</td></tr><tr><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>Bengaluru</td><td>28/03/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Bengaluru</td><td>5/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Guwahati</td><td>10/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Mumbai</td><td>12/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>Bengaluru</td><td>15/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>Bengaluru</td><td>18/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>Bengaluru</td><td>24/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Delhi</td><td>27/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Ahmedabad</td><td>30/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Lucknow</td><td>07/05/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>Raipur</td><td>10/05/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>Raipur</td><td>13/05/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Dharamsala</td><td>17/05/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Hyderabad</td><td>22/05/2026</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru full IPL 2026 squad&nbsp;</h2>Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra.

Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) will kick start their Indian Premier League (IPL) defense on Saturday (Mar 28) as they face SRH in the opening fixture. RCB’s first away fixture of the season will be against RR when they take on the 2008 champions in Guwahati on April 10.

Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) will kick start their Indian Premier League (IPL) defense on Saturday (Mar 28) as they face SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening fixture. However, the team will now have to draw plans for the future as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed fixtures for the rest of the season, having earlier done so for the first phase. So here is a detailed look at the fixtures for RCB and why this season is epic for them. RCB full IPL 2026 schedule The defending champions, as mentioned, will start their title defense on Saturday at home at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB’s first away fixture of the season will be against Rajasthan Royals when they take on the 2008 champions in Guwahati on April 10. However, the biggest game of the season for RCB will be the fixture against the Mumbai Indians, first on April 12 in Mumbai and then on May 10 in Raipur. RCB, for the first time, will play two fixtures at an adopted home when they are in Raipur for fixtures against the Mumbai Indians and the Kolkata Knight Riders. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2026 Full Schedule – Match List Home Away Venue Date Royal Challengers Bengaluru Sunrisers Hyderabad Bengaluru 28/03/2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chennai Super Kings Bengaluru 5/04/2026 Rajasthan Royals Royal Challengers Bengaluru Guwahati 10/04/2026 Mumbai Indians Royal Challengers Bengaluru Mumbai 12/04/2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Lucknow Super Giants Bengaluru 15/04/2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Delhi Capitals Bengaluru 18/04/2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Gujarat Titans Bengaluru 24/04/2026 Delhi Capitals Royal Challengers Bengaluru Delhi 27/04/2026 Gujarat Titans Royal Challengers Bengaluru Ahmedabad 30/04/2026 Lucknow Super Giants Royal Challengers Bengaluru Lucknow 07/05/2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Mumbai Indians Raipur 10/05/2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Kolkata Knight Riders Raipur 13/05/2026 Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bengaluru Dharamsala 17/05/2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad Royal Challengers Bengaluru Hyderabad 22/05/2026 ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Royal Challengers Bengaluru full IPL 2026 squad Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jordan Cox, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Duffy, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Phil Salt, Satvik Deswal, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra.

Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) will kick start their Indian Premier League (IPL) defense on Saturday (Mar 28) as they face SRH in the opening fixture. RCB’s first away fixture of the season will be against RR when they take on the 2008 champions in Guwahati on April 10.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026: Full fixtures, venues, dates, squad breakdown & key insights

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) full schedule was announced on Thursday (Mar 26) as 10 teams will compete at 13 venues across 70 matches and then the right to win the biggest franchise cricket league in the world. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), five-time winners, also learnt their fixtures on Thursday. So here’s a detailed look at CSK’s fixtures, key dates, squads and other details as they kick start their IPL 2026 season.<h2>CSK full IPL 2026 schedule&nbsp;</h2>CSK will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on Monday (Mar 30) in Guwahati before taking on Punjab Kings on April 3 in their first home game of the season. However, the eyes of the cricket fraternity will be on the fixture against the Mumbai Indians, which takes place on April 23 in Mumbai, before the return leg takes place on May 2 in Chennai.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2026 Full Schedule – Match List</h2><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Home</td><td>Away</td><td>Venue</td><td>Date</td></tr><tr><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Guwahati</td><td>30/03/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>Chennai</td><td>03/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Bengaluru</td><td>05/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>Chennai</td><td>11/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>Chennai</td><td>14/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Hyderabad</td><td>18/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Mumbai</td><td>23/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Ahmedabad</td><td>26/04/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>Chennai</td><td>02/05/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Lucknow</td><td>05/05/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>Chennai</td><td>10/05/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Lucknow</td><td>15/05/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>Chennai</td><td>18/05/2026</td></tr><tr><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>Chennai</td><td>21/05/2026</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>Chennai Super Kings full IPL 2026 squad&nbsp;</h2>Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), M.S. Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brewis, Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, Urvil Patel, Anshuil Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Mathew William Short, Aman Khan, Zak Foulkes, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar.

CSK will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on Monday (Mar 30) in Guwahati before taking on Punjab Kings on April 3 in their first home game of the season. 

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) full schedule was announced on Thursday (Mar 26) as 10 teams will compete at 13 venues across 70 matches and then the right to win the biggest franchise cricket league in the world. Chennai Super Kings (CSK), five-time winners, also learnt their fixtures on Thursday. So here’s a detailed look at CSK’s fixtures, key dates, squads and other details as they kick start their IPL 2026 season. CSK full IPL 2026 schedule CSK will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on Monday (Mar 30) in Guwahati before taking on Punjab Kings on April 3 in their first home game of the season. However, the eyes of the cricket fraternity will be on the fixture against the Mumbai Indians, which takes place on April 23 in Mumbai, before the return leg takes place on May 2 in Chennai. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2026 Full Schedule – Match List Home Away Venue Date Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super Kings Guwahati 30/03/2026 Chennai Super Kings Punjab Kings Chennai 03/04/2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Chennai Super Kings Bengaluru 05/04/2026 Chennai Super Kings Delhi Capitals Chennai 11/04/2026 Chennai Super Kings Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai 14/04/2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad Chennai Super Kings Hyderabad 18/04/2026 Mumbai Indians Chennai Super Kings Mumbai 23/04/2026 Gujarat Titans Chennai Super Kings Ahmedabad 26/04/2026 Chennai Super Kings Mumbai Indians Chennai 02/05/2026 Delhi Capitals Chennai Super Kings Lucknow 05/05/2026 Chennai Super Kings Lucknow Super Giants Chennai 10/05/2026 Lucknow Super Giants Chennai Super Kings Lucknow 15/05/2026 Chennai Super Kings Sunrisers Hyderabad Chennai 18/05/2026 Chennai Super Kings Gujarat Titans Chennai 21/05/2026 ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Chennai Super Kings full IPL 2026 squad Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), M.S. Dhoni, Sanju Samson, Dewald Brewis, Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Sarfaraz Khan, Urvil Patel, Anshuil Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Mathew William Short, Aman Khan, Zak Foulkes, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Matt Henry, Rahul Chahar.

CSK will start their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on Monday (Mar 30) in Guwahati before taking on Punjab Kings on April 3 in their first home game of the season.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026: Full fixtures, venues, dates, squad breakdown & key insights

Starting with the upcoming 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, transgender women will no longer be allowed to participate in the female-centric disciplines at the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in a new rule on Thursday (Mar 26). This ground-breaking decision follows a similar order from US President Donald Trump on women’s sports. However, under this new policy, the IOC will use a one-time genetic test to decide who is eligible to compete in the women’s category.&nbsp;"Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females," the International Olympic Committee said, “determined on the basis of a one‑time SRY gene screening.”&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers-italy-vs-northern-ireland-tv-channel-kick-off-time-live-stream-injury-team-news-1774525065981">FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Italy vs Northern Ireland TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, injury, team news</a><h3>What is the reason behind doing this?</h3>The governing body feels the change will make sure the competition is fair and safe, as their research shows that being born a male provides a physical advantage in strength and power that goes nowhere even after transitioning. With that, the eligibility policy that will apply from the LA28 Games ‘protects fairness, safety and integrity in the female category,’ the IOC said.&nbsp;"Males experience three significant testosterone peaks: in utero, in mini-puberty of infancy and beginning in adolescent puberty through adulthood," the document said.&nbsp;The statement further adds that it gives the males ‘individual sex-based performance advantages in sports and events that rely on strength, power and/or endurance.’<h3>Who does this new rule affect?</h3>Transgender Women – The athletes, who transitioned from male to female, are now excluded from the elite Olympic competition.&nbsp;Athletes with DSD – This new rule also prohibits female athletes with certain medical conditions (called Differences in Sex Development) from participating in the female categories across all disciplines. Moreover, this rule change applies to the Olympic Sports only and does not impact the rules for local or fun community sports leagues.&nbsp;"It is not retroactive and does not apply to any grassroots or recreational sports programs," said the IOC, whose Olympic Charter states that access to play sport is a human right.

The IOC has officially banned transgender women from female categories starting at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Citing a mandate for "biological females only," the new policy introduces SRY gene testing to ensure fairness and safety.

Starting with the upcoming 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, transgender women will no longer be allowed to participate in the female-centric disciplines at the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced in a new rule on Thursday (Mar 26). This ground-breaking decision follows a similar order from US President Donald Trump on women’s sports. However, under this new policy, the IOC will use a one-time genetic test to decide who is eligible to compete in the women’s category. "Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females," the International Olympic Committee said, “determined on the basis of a one‑time SRY gene screening.” Also read | FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Italy vs Northern Ireland TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, injury, team news What is the reason behind doing this? The governing body feels the change will make sure the competition is fair and safe, as their research shows that being born a male provides a physical advantage in strength and power that goes nowhere even after transitioning. With that, the eligibility policy that will apply from the LA28 Games ‘protects fairness, safety and integrity in the female category,’ the IOC said. "Males experience three significant testosterone peaks: in utero, in mini-puberty of infancy and beginning in adolescent puberty through adulthood," the document said. The statement further adds that it gives the males ‘individual sex-based performance advantages in sports and events that rely on strength, power and/or endurance.’ Who does this new rule affect? Transgender Women – The athletes, who transitioned from male to female, are now excluded from the elite Olympic competition. Athletes with DSD – This new rule also prohibits female athletes with certain medical conditions (called Differences in Sex Development) from participating in the female categories across all disciplines. Moreover, this rule change applies to the Olympic Sports only and does not impact the rules for local or fun community sports leagues. "It is not retroactive and does not apply to any grassroots or recreational sports programs," said the IOC, whose Olympic Charter states that access to play sport is a human right.

The IOC has officially banned transgender women from female categories starting at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Citing a mandate for "biological females only," the new policy introduces SRY gene testing to ensure fairness and safety.

IOC bans transgender women from female category; new genetic testing mandated for LA28

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released the full schedule of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) with matches spread across 13 venues. In an announcement made on Thursday (Mar 26), the BCCI allotted matches to venues in Jaipur, Dharamshala and Raipur, which had earlier been skipped. The current season of the IPL starts on Saturday with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.<h2>BCCI releases schedule for IPL 2026</h2>With Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu mainly influencing the schedule for the first half of IPL 2026, the BCCI released the full itinerary on Thursday. The schedule released on Thursday sees the allocation of venues for all 70 matches, with fixtures spread across 13 venues. Venues in Raipur, Jaipur and Dharamshala are the latest inductees, having missed out in the first phase.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Raipur will serve as home ground for RCB for their last two matches in the league stage, while Dharamshala will be the traditional second home for Punjab Kings. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, will play their matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in the second half, while they start the season at their adopted home ground in Guwahati.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>Full schedule of IPL 2026 league phase</h2><ol><li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 28 Mar 2026, Sat, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM</li><li>Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 29 Mar 2026, Sun, Mumbai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings — 30 Mar 2026, Mon, Guwahati, 7:30 PM</li><li>Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans — 31 Mar 2026, Tue, New Chandigarh, 7:30 PM</li><li>Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals — 01 Apr 2026, Wed, Lucknow, 7:30 PM</li><li>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 02 Apr 2026, Thu, Kolkata, 7:30 PM</li><li>Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings — 03 Apr 2026, Fri, Chennai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians — 04 Apr 2026, Sat, Delhi, 3:30 PM</li><li>Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals — 04 Apr 2026, Sat, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants — 05 Apr 2026, Sun, Hyderabad, 3:30 PM</li><li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings — 05 Apr 2026, Sun, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM</li><li>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings — 06 Apr 2026, Mon, Kolkata, 7:30 PM</li><li>Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians — 07 Apr 2026, Tue, Guwahati, 7:30 PM</li><li>Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans — 08 Apr 2026, Wed, Delhi, 7:30 PM</li><li>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants — 09 Apr 2026, Thu, Kolkata, 7:30 PM</li><li>Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 10 Apr 2026, Fri, Guwahati, 7:30 PM</li><li>Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 11 Apr 2026, Sat, New Chandigarh, 3:30 PM</li><li>Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals — 11 Apr 2026, Sat, Chennai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans — 12 Apr 2026, Sun, Lucknow, 3:30 PM</li><li>Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 12 Apr 2026, Sun, Mumbai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals — 13 Apr 2026, Mon, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 14 Apr 2026, Tue, Chennai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants — 15 Apr 2026, Wed, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM</li><li>Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings — 16 Apr 2026, Thu, Mumbai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 17 Apr 2026, Fri, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals — 18 Apr 2026, Sat, Bengaluru, 3:30 PM</li><li>Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings — 18 Apr 2026, Sat, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals — 19 Apr 2026, Sun, Kolkata, 3:30 PM</li><li>Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants — 19 Apr 2026, Sun, New Chandigarh, 7:30 PM</li><li>Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians — 20 Apr 2026, Mon, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals — 21 Apr 2026, Tue, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals — 22 Apr 2026, Wed, Lucknow, 7:30 PM</li><li>Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings — 23 Apr 2026, Thu, Mumbai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans — 24 Apr 2026, Fri, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM</li><li>Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings — 25 Apr 2026, Sat, Delhi, 3:30 PM</li><li>Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 25 Apr 2026, Sat, Jaipur, 7:30 PM</li><li>Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings — 26 Apr 2026, Sun, Ahmedabad, 3:30 PM</li><li>Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 26 Apr 2026, Sun, Lucknow, 7:30 PM</li><li>Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 27 Apr 2026, Mon, Delhi, 7:30 PM</li><li>Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals — 28 Apr 2026, Tue, New Chandigarh, 7:30 PM</li><li>Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 29 Apr 2026, Wed, Mumbai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 30 Apr 2026, Thu, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals — 01 May 2026, Fri, Jaipur, 7:30 PM</li><li>Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians — 02 May 2026, Sat, Chennai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 03 May 2026, Sun, Hyderabad, 3:30 PM</li><li>Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings — 03 May 2026, Sun, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants — 04 May 2026, Mon, Mumbai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings — 05 May 2026, Tue, Delhi, 7:30 PM</li><li>Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings — 06 May 2026, Wed, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 07 May 2026, Thu, Lucknow, 7:30 PM</li><li>Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 08 May 2026, Fri, Delhi, 7:30 PM</li><li>Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans — 09 May 2026, Sat, Jaipur, 7:30 PM</li><li>Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants — 10 May 2026, Sun, Chennai, 3:30 PM</li><li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians — 10 May 2026, Sun, Raipur, 7:30 PM</li><li>Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals — 11 May 2026, Mon, Dharamshala, 7:30 PM</li><li>Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 12 May 2026, Tue, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 13 May 2026, Wed, Raipur, 7:30 PM</li><li>Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians — 14 May 2026, Thu, Dharamshala, 7:30 PM</li><li>Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings — 15 May 2026, Fri, Lucknow, 7:30 PM</li><li>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans — 16 May 2026, Sat, Kolkata, 7:30 PM</li><li>Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 17 May 2026, Sun, Dharamshala, 3:30 PM</li><li>Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals — 17 May 2026, Sun, Delhi, 7:30 PM</li><li>Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 18 May 2026, Mon, Chennai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants — 19 May 2026, Tue, Jaipur, 7:30 PM</li><li>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians — 20 May 2026, Wed, Kolkata, 7:30 PM</li><li>Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans — 21 May 2026, Thu, Chennai, 7:30 PM</li><li>Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 22 May 2026, Fri, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM</li><li>Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings — 23 May 2026, Sat, Lucknow, 7:30 PM</li><li>Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals — 24 May 2026, Sun, Mumbai, 3:30 PM</li><li>Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals — 24 May 2026, Sun, Kolkata, 7:30 PM</li></ol>

In an announcement made on Thursday (Mar 26), the BCCI allotted matches to venues in Jaipur, Dharamshala and Raipur, which had earlier been skipped.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released the full schedule of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) with matches spread across 13 venues. In an announcement made on Thursday (Mar 26), the BCCI allotted matches to venues in Jaipur, Dharamshala and Raipur, which had earlier been skipped. The current season of the IPL starts on Saturday with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. BCCI releases schedule for IPL 2026 With Assembly elections in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu mainly influencing the schedule for the first half of IPL 2026, the BCCI released the full itinerary on Thursday. The schedule released on Thursday sees the allocation of venues for all 70 matches, with fixtures spread across 13 venues. Venues in Raipur, Jaipur and Dharamshala are the latest inductees, having missed out in the first phase. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Raipur will serve as home ground for RCB for their last two matches in the league stage, while Dharamshala will be the traditional second home for Punjab Kings. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, will play their matches at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in the second half, while they start the season at their adopted home ground in Guwahati. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Full schedule of IPL 2026 league phase Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 28 Mar 2026, Sat, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 29 Mar 2026, Sun, Mumbai, 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings — 30 Mar 2026, Mon, Guwahati, 7:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans — 31 Mar 2026, Tue, New Chandigarh, 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals — 01 Apr 2026, Wed, Lucknow, 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 02 Apr 2026, Thu, Kolkata, 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings — 03 Apr 2026, Fri, Chennai, 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians — 04 Apr 2026, Sat, Delhi, 3:30 PM Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals — 04 Apr 2026, Sat, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants — 05 Apr 2026, Sun, Hyderabad, 3:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings — 05 Apr 2026, Sun, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings — 06 Apr 2026, Mon, Kolkata, 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians — 07 Apr 2026, Tue, Guwahati, 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans — 08 Apr 2026, Wed, Delhi, 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants — 09 Apr 2026, Thu, Kolkata, 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 10 Apr 2026, Fri, Guwahati, 7:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 11 Apr 2026, Sat, New Chandigarh, 3:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals — 11 Apr 2026, Sat, Chennai, 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans — 12 Apr 2026, Sun, Lucknow, 3:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 12 Apr 2026, Sun, Mumbai, 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals — 13 Apr 2026, Mon, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 14 Apr 2026, Tue, Chennai, 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants — 15 Apr 2026, Wed, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings — 16 Apr 2026, Thu, Mumbai, 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 17 Apr 2026, Fri, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals — 18 Apr 2026, Sat, Bengaluru, 3:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings — 18 Apr 2026, Sat, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals — 19 Apr 2026, Sun, Kolkata, 3:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants — 19 Apr 2026, Sun, New Chandigarh, 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians — 20 Apr 2026, Mon, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals — 21 Apr 2026, Tue, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals — 22 Apr 2026, Wed, Lucknow, 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings — 23 Apr 2026, Thu, Mumbai, 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans — 24 Apr 2026, Fri, Bengaluru, 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings — 25 Apr 2026, Sat, Delhi, 3:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 25 Apr 2026, Sat, Jaipur, 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings — 26 Apr 2026, Sun, Ahmedabad, 3:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 26 Apr 2026, Sun, Lucknow, 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 27 Apr 2026, Mon, Delhi, 7:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals — 28 Apr 2026, Tue, New Chandigarh, 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 29 Apr 2026, Wed, Mumbai, 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 30 Apr 2026, Thu, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals — 01 May 2026, Fri, Jaipur, 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians — 02 May 2026, Sat, Chennai, 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 03 May 2026, Sun, Hyderabad, 3:30 PM Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings — 03 May 2026, Sun, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants — 04 May 2026, Mon, Mumbai, 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings — 05 May 2026, Tue, Delhi, 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings — 06 May 2026, Wed, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 07 May 2026, Thu, Lucknow, 7:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 08 May 2026, Fri, Delhi, 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans — 09 May 2026, Sat, Jaipur, 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants — 10 May 2026, Sun, Chennai, 3:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians — 10 May 2026, Sun, Raipur, 7:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals — 11 May 2026, Mon, Dharamshala, 7:30 PM Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 12 May 2026, Tue, Ahmedabad, 7:30 PM Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders — 13 May 2026, Wed, Raipur, 7:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians — 14 May 2026, Thu, Dharamshala, 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings — 15 May 2026, Fri, Lucknow, 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans — 16 May 2026, Sat, Kolkata, 7:30 PM Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 17 May 2026, Sun, Dharamshala, 3:30 PM Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals — 17 May 2026, Sun, Delhi, 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad — 18 May 2026, Mon, Chennai, 7:30 PM Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants — 19 May 2026, Tue, Jaipur, 7:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians — 20 May 2026, Wed, Kolkata, 7:30 PM Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans — 21 May 2026, Thu, Chennai, 7:30 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru — 22 May 2026, Fri, Hyderabad, 7:30 PM Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings — 23 May 2026, Sat, Lucknow, 7:30 PM Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals — 24 May 2026, Sun, Mumbai, 3:30 PM Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals — 24 May 2026, Sun, Kolkata, 7:30 PM

In an announcement made on Thursday (Mar 26), the BCCI allotted matches to venues in Jaipur, Dharamshala and Raipur, which had earlier been skipped.

BCCI releases full IPL 2026 schedule, 13 venues to host 70 matches; Raipur, Dharamshala included

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From Pitch to Mic: Ravichandran Ashwin to make commentary debut in IPL 2026

IPL 2026: MI to miss key players including Bumrah, Jacks for KKR clash

IPL 2026 broadcast back in Bangladesh as government reverses boycott decision

Meet top 5 batters with fastest T20I hundreds

'It is not for me to decide': Scaloni on Messi’s availability for FIFA World Cup

IPL 2026: Major setback for CSK as Dhoni set to miss early matches, deets inside

IPL 2026: When will Josh Hazlewood play? RCB coach Andy Flower gives update

Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charge following Florida rollover crash

IPL 2026: Daniel Vettori clears air on Pat Cummins' availability for SRH

Asian Games: AKFI and Mashal Sports roll out elite strength & conditioning camp

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, Playoff final: Here's all you need to know

‘Aim is to help DC win their maiden IPL title’: Auqib Nabi Dar on IPL 2026 goals

IPL 2026: Shashank Singh underlines Ricky Ponting's importance for Punjab Kings

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RCB vs SRH opening match - timing, squad, live streaming & more

‘Got their kits dyed at...’: Kamran Akmal slams PSL over jersey colour fiasco

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan makes big CSK claim, says 'MS Dhoni would want to...'

Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 150 wickets in Indian Premier League

'I don't think I have anything to prove': Shubman Gill ahead of IPL 2026

Iran bans sports teams from visiting 'hostile' countries amid West Asia crisis

IPL 2026: RCB pacer Nuwan Thushara set to miss season due to THIS reason

Football WC 2026 | Unforgiving Mbappe helps France beat Brazil in friendly

Former Olympic champion Carolina Marin announces official retirement

RCB in IPL 2026: Full fixtures, venues, dates, squad breakdown & key insights

Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026: Full fixtures, venues, dates & key insights

IOC bans transgender women from female category; new genetic testing mandated

BCCI releases full IPL 2026 schedule, 13 venues to host 70 matches