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<p>The Italian National football team will have a decisive Thursday (Mar 26) evening as they face Northern Ireland in a key clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Having missed out on the last two editions of the FIFA World Cup, Italy will have a major task in hand if they are to play in the upcoming edition, which starts in less than three months. So ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifier, here is all you need to know, including live streaming, squads and other key details.</p><h2><strong>What happens if Italy lose?</strong></h2><p>The FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff qualifiers in Europe are played over a single leg, meaning the tie will be decided on Thursday, even if it ends in a draw. So in case Italy lose, there will be no way back for the four-time FIFA World Cup winners and they will miss out on the prestigious tournament for the third straight occasion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, a win will only see them advance to the playoff final, which takes place on Sunday evening.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</strong></a></p><h2><strong>How to watch?</strong></h2><p>The match will be shown live on BBC Three in the UK, Paramount in the U.S., SonyLIV in India and Stan Sport in Australia. The match will be live on Sony Sports Network on India&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Key Details</strong></h2><p><strong>Kick-off time:</strong> Thursday, March 26 at 7:45 p.m. GMT (2:45 p.m. ET; 1:15 a.m. IST, Friday and 5:45 a.m. AEST, Friday).</p><p><strong>Venue:</strong> Stadio di Bergamo, Italy</p><p><strong>Referee:</strong> Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)</p><p><strong>VAR:</strong> Pol van Boekel (Netherlands)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Injury and Team News</strong></h2><h3><strong>Italy</strong></h3><p>Federico Chiesa, F: OUT, discomfort</p><p>Gianluca Scamacca, F: OUT, muscle</p><p>Gianluca Mancini, D: DOUBT</p><p>Sandro Tonali, M: DOUBT</p><h3><strong>Northern Ireland</strong></h3><p>Alistair McCann, M: OUT, ankle</p><p>Dan Ballard, D: OUT, hamstring</p><p>Conor Bradley, D: OUT, knee</p>

Having missed out on the last two editions of the FIFA World Cup, Italy will have a major task in hand if they are to play in the upcoming edition, which starts in less than three months.

The Italian National football team will have a decisive Thursday (Mar 26) evening as they face Northern Ireland in a key clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Having missed out on the last two editions of the FIFA World Cup, Italy will have a major task in hand if they are to play in the upcoming edition, which starts in less than three months. So ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifier, here is all you need to know, including live streaming, squads and other key details. What happens if Italy lose? The FIFA World Cup 2026 playoff qualifiers in Europe are played over a single leg, meaning the tie will be decided on Thursday, even if it ends in a draw. So in case Italy lose, there will be no way back for the four-time FIFA World Cup winners and they will miss out on the prestigious tournament for the third straight occasion. However, a win will only see them advance to the playoff final, which takes place on Sunday evening. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions How to watch? The match will be shown live on BBC Three in the UK, Paramount in the U.S., SonyLIV in India and Stan Sport in Australia. The match will be live on Sony Sports Network on India Key Details Kick-off time: Thursday, March 26 at 7:45 p.m. GMT (2:45 p.m. ET; 1:15 a.m. IST, Friday and 5:45 a.m. AEST, Friday). Venue: Stadio di Bergamo, Italy Referee: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands) VAR: Pol van Boekel (Netherlands) ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Injury and Team News Italy Federico Chiesa, F: OUT, discomfort Gianluca Scamacca, F: OUT, muscle Gianluca Mancini, D: DOUBT Sandro Tonali, M: DOUBT Northern Ireland Alistair McCann, M: OUT, ankle Dan Ballard, D: OUT, hamstring Conor Bradley, D: OUT, knee

<p>Having missed out on the last two editions of the FIFA World Cup, Italy will have a major task in hand if they are to play in the upcoming edition, which starts in less than three months.</p>

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<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has a selection headache heading into their tournament opener against Rajasthan Royals in an away IPL 2026 clash on Monday (Mar 30) in Guwahati. While the two IPL heroes, Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja, will hog all the limelight as they face off against their former teams, the biggest question remains unanswered: Who will open for CSK this season? Spilling beans on the number one, two and three spots, with frontline options available, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad broke his silence, picking Samson as his opening partner for the 19th edition.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While Samson switched teams ahead of this season, moving to CSK after several years at RR, Jadeja moved to the Royals, his first IPL team, in a trade swap. Samson’s inclusion helped CSK tick plenty of boxes, including having a seasoned keeper and a potential replacement for MS Dhoni. While Samson batted inside the top three for the Royals over the past seasons, he would open this time for his new team alongside the franchise captain Gaikwad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-cancels-ipl-2026-opening-ceremony-to-honour-june-4-stampede-victims-m-chinnaswamy-11-lives-lost-rcb-srh-opener-closing-ceremony-1774515341506"><strong>No Glitz at IPL 2026: BCCI cancels opening ceremony to honour June 4 stampede victims</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Unlike the last season, where CSK struggled to find a settled opening pair despite trying several options, including debuting current U19 World Cup-winning captain, Mhatre, they have made their choices straight this time, picking Samson and Gaikwad as their opening pair. The rookie batter, however, will come in at number three if picked. &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking to Star Sports ahead of the tournament opener, CSK captain Gaikwad revealed Samson as his opening partner.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Watch Video –</strong></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From the skipper himself 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/Ruutu1331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ruutu1331</a> reveals CSK’s opening pair at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CaptainsDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CaptainsDay</a> 🏏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> 2026 👉 Starts 28 Mar, 5:30 PM <a href="https://t.co/xOhS4GOmUC">pic.twitter.com/xOhS4GOmUC</a></p>&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/2036978946986959274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>CSK's batting woes in IPL 2025</h2><p>CSK finished at the bottom of the points table, with just four wins in 14 contested matches. Although they failed to click as a unit, mid-tournament injury to their top run-getter and captain, Gaikwad, made things worse; having said that, his injury replacement (Mhatre) left a mark with his top-order exploits, hitting 240 runs in seven outings.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Mhatre’s best knock came against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy, where he smashed a brilliant 94 during the run chase. CSK failed to achieve the target and lost that game.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>On the other hand, Dewald Brevis, who came in as a replacement for injured seamer Gurjapneet Singh, also impressed with his 225 runs in six outings.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The two will remain an integral part of CSK’s batting unit this season, with several new additions, including Sarfaraz Khan and the uncapped pair of Karthik Sharma and Prashant Veer, adding spice to the attack and allowing Gaikwad plenty of options to pick from.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The CSK captain, however, remained mum on team veteran MS Dhoni’s batting position in IPL 2026.</p>

Ruturaj Gaikwad confirms Sanju Samson as his new opening partner for IPL 2026! As CSK prepares for a high-stakes opener against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, find out where U19 star Ayush Mhatre will bat and how the historic Samson-Jadeja trade reshapes the "Yellow Army."

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has a selection headache heading into their tournament opener against Rajasthan Royals in an away IPL 2026 clash on Monday (Mar 30) in Guwahati. While the two IPL heroes, Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja, will hog all the limelight as they face off against their former teams, the biggest question remains unanswered: Who will open for CSK this season? Spilling beans on the number one, two and three spots, with frontline options available, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad broke his silence, picking Samson as his opening partner for the 19th edition. While Samson switched teams ahead of this season, moving to CSK after several years at RR, Jadeja moved to the Royals, his first IPL team, in a trade swap. Samson’s inclusion helped CSK tick plenty of boxes, including having a seasoned keeper and a potential replacement for MS Dhoni. While Samson batted inside the top three for the Royals over the past seasons, he would open this time for his new team alongside the franchise captain Gaikwad. Also read | No Glitz at IPL 2026: BCCI cancels opening ceremony to honour June 4 stampede victims Unlike the last season, where CSK struggled to find a settled opening pair despite trying several options, including debuting current U19 World Cup-winning captain, Mhatre, they have made their choices straight this time, picking Samson and Gaikwad as their opening pair. The rookie batter, however, will come in at number three if picked. Speaking to Star Sports ahead of the tournament opener, CSK captain Gaikwad revealed Samson as his opening partner. Watch Video –

<p>Ruturaj Gaikwad confirms Sanju Samson as his new opening partner for IPL 2026! As CSK prepares for a high-stakes opener against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, find out where U19 star Ayush Mhatre will bat and how the historic Samson-Jadeja trade reshapes the "Yellow Army."</p>

IPL 2026: Gaikwad picks Samson as his opening partner for CSK; check Mhatre’s batting position

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday (Mar 26) revealed the Indian men’s team's schedule for the 2026-27 season, featuring a bumper home action. India will play 22 matches at home during the men’s home season with visits from the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia. The highlight reel of the season will be the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which starts on 21 Jan 2027, and will have bearings on the qualification of the World Test Championship (WTC).</p><h2><strong>BCCI reveals schedule for 2026-27 season</strong></h2><p>“The upcoming home season promises an exciting and action-packed calendar, featuring four visiting teams — West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia — in a multi-format schedule. The season will comprise 22 international matches in 17 cities, offering fans across the country the opportunity to witness top-quality international cricket,” the BCCI said in its release.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The season will commence with the West Indies tour of India, starting on September 27, 2026. The tour will feature a three-match ODI series followed by a five-match T20I series. The ODIs will be played in Trivandrum, Guwahati and New Chandigarh, before the action shifts to the T20Is, which will be hosted across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru,” the release added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Indian men's team home schedule for 2026-27 season</strong></h2><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="8"><strong>WEST INDIES TOUR OF INDIA</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>No.</strong></td><td colspan="2"><strong>Date (From)</strong></td><td colspan="2"><strong>Date (To)</strong></td><td><strong>Time</strong></td><td><strong>Match</strong></td><td><strong>Venue</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Sun</td><td>27-Sep-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>1st ODI</td><td>Trivandrum</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Wed</td><td>30-Sep-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>2nd ODI</td><td>Guwahati</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Sat</td><td>03-Oct-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>3rd ODI</td><td>New Chandigarh</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Tue</td><td>06-Oct-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>1st T20I</td><td>Lucknow</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Fri</td><td>09-Oct-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>2nd T20I</td><td>Ranchi</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Sun</td><td>11-Oct-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>3rd T20I</td><td>Indore</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Wed</td><td>14-Oct-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>4th T20I</td><td>Hyderabad</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Sat</td><td>17-Oct-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>5th T20I</td><td>Bengaluru</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="8"><strong>SRI LANKA TOUR OF INDIA</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>No.</strong></td><td colspan="2"><strong>Date (From)</strong></td><td colspan="2"><strong>Date (To)</strong></td><td><strong>Time</strong></td><td><strong>Match</strong></td><td><strong>Venue</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Sun</td><td>13-Dec-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>1st ODI</td><td>Delhi</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Wed</td><td>16-Dec-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>2nd ODI</td><td>Bengaluru</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Sat</td><td>19-Dec-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>3rd ODI</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Tue</td><td>22-Dec-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>1st T20I</td><td>Rajkot</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Thu</td><td>24-Dec-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>2nd T20I</td><td>Cuttack</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Sun</td><td>27-Dec-26</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td><td>3rd T20I</td><td>Pune</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="8"><strong>ZIMBABWE TOUR OF INDIA</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>&nbsp;No.</strong></td><td colspan="2"><strong>Date (From)</strong></td><td colspan="2"><strong>Date (To)</strong></td><td><strong>Time</strong></td><td><strong>Match</strong></td><td><strong>Venue</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Sun</td><td>03-Jan-27</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>1st ODI</td><td>Kolkata</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Wed</td><td>06-Jan-27</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>2nd ODI</td><td>Hyderabad</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Sat</td><td>09-Jan-27</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;</td><td>2:00 PM</td><td>3rd ODI</td><td>Mumbai</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="8"><strong>AUSTRALIA TOUR OF INDIA</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>No.</strong></td><td colspan="2"><strong>Date (From)</strong></td><td colspan="2"><strong>Date (To)</strong></td><td><strong>Time</strong></td><td><strong>Match</strong></td><td><strong>Venue</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Thu</td><td>21-Jan-27</td><td>Mon</td><td>25-Jan-27</td><td>9:30 AM</td><td>1st Test</td><td>Nagpur</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Fri</td><td>29-Jan-27</td><td>Tue</td><td>02-Feb-27</td><td>9:30 AM</td><td>2nd Test</td><td>Chennai</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Thu</td><td>11-Feb-27</td><td>Mon</td><td>15-Feb-27</td><td>9:00 AM</td><td>3rd Test</td><td>Guwahati</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Fri</td><td>19-Feb-27</td><td>Tue</td><td>23-Feb-27</td><td>9:30 AM</td><td>4th Test</td><td>Ranchi</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sat</td><td>27-Feb-27</td><td>Wed</td><td>03-Mar-27</td><td>9:30 AM</td><td>5th Test</td><td>Ahmedabad</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

India will play 22 matches at home during the men’s home season in 2026-27 with visits from the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday (Mar 26) revealed the Indian men’s team's schedule for the 2026-27 season, featuring a bumper home action. India will play 22 matches at home during the men’s home season with visits from the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia. The highlight reel of the season will be the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which starts on 21 Jan 2027, and will have bearings on the qualification of the World Test Championship (WTC). BCCI reveals schedule for 2026-27 season “The upcoming home season promises an exciting and action-packed calendar, featuring four visiting teams — West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia — in a multi-format schedule. The season will comprise 22 international matches in 17 cities, offering fans across the country the opportunity to witness top-quality international cricket,” the BCCI said in its release. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions “The season will commence with the West Indies tour of India, starting on September 27, 2026. The tour will feature a three-match ODI series followed by a five-match T20I series. The ODIs will be played in Trivandrum, Guwahati and New Chandigarh, before the action shifts to the T20Is, which will be hosted across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru,” the release added. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Indian men's team home schedule for 2026-27 season WEST INDIES TOUR OF INDIA No. Date (From) Date (To) Time Match Venue 1 Sun 27-Sep-26 2:00 PM 1st ODI Trivandrum 2 Wed 30-Sep-26 2:00 PM 2nd ODI Guwahati 3 Sat 03-Oct-26 2:00 PM 3rd ODI New Chandigarh 4 Tue 06-Oct-26 7:00 PM 1st T20I Lucknow 5 Fri 09-Oct-26 7:00 PM 2nd T20I Ranchi 6 Sun 11-Oct-26 7:00 PM 3rd T20I Indore 7 Wed 14-Oct-26 7:00 PM 4th T20I Hyderabad 8 Sat 17-Oct-26 7:00 PM 5th T20I Bengaluru SRI LANKA TOUR OF INDIA No. Date (From) Date (To) Time Match Venue 1 Sun 13-Dec-26 2:00 PM 1st ODI Delhi 2 Wed 16-Dec-26 2:00 PM 2nd ODI Bengaluru 3 Sat 19-Dec-26 2:00 PM 3rd ODI Ahmedabad 4 Tue 22-Dec-26 7:00 PM 1st T20I Rajkot 5 Thu 24-Dec-26 7:00 PM 2nd T20I Cuttack 6 Sun 27-Dec-26 7:00 PM 3rd T20I Pune ZIMBABWE TOUR OF INDIA No. Date (From) Date (To) Time Match Venue 1 Sun 03-Jan-27 2:00 PM 1st ODI Kolkata 2 Wed 06-Jan-27 2:00 PM 2nd ODI Hyderabad 3 Sat 09-Jan-27 2:00 PM 3rd ODI Mumbai AUSTRALIA TOUR OF INDIA No. Date (From) Date (To) Time Match Venue 1 Thu 21-Jan-27 Mon 25-Jan-27 9:30 AM 1st Test Nagpur 2 Fri 29-Jan-27 Tue 02-Feb-27 9:30 AM 2nd Test Chennai 3 Thu 11-Feb-27 Mon 15-Feb-27 9:00 AM 3rd Test Guwahati 4 Fri 19-Feb-27 Tue 23-Feb-27 9:30 AM 4th Test Ranchi 5 Sat 27-Feb-27 Wed 03-Mar-27 9:30 AM 5th Test Ahmedabad

<p>India will play 22 matches at home during the men’s home season in 2026-27 with visits from the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia.&nbsp;</p>

BCCI reveals India's bumper home schedule for 2026-27 season, BGT to start on Jan 21

<p>The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has decided against organising an opening ceremony for IPL 2026 starting in two days as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the tragic June 4 stampede episode outside the M Chinnaswamy stadium last year. After RCB won their maiden IPL title, beating Punjab Kings in an exciting final in Ahmedabad, grand celebrations took place at their cricket den in Bengaluru, only for it to turn tragic, as 11 fans lost their lives, including a 14-year-old.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With RCB hosting SRH in the tournament opener at the very venue as part of continuing the tradition, the BCCI opted against staging the cultural and glitz show at the start of it.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vijay-mallya-wishes-godspeed-to-rcb-new-owners-after-ipl-franchise-record-sale-aditya-birla-group-consortium-1-8-billion-inr-450-crore-2008-1774512696041"><strong>Vijay Mallya wishes ‘Godspeed’ to RCB’s new owners after IPL franchise’s record sale</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>A Times of India (TOI) report confirmed the development; however, there would definitely be a closing ceremony on the day of the finale this season, the BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia revealed.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"Due to last year's tragic incident on June 4 last year, there will be no formal function on the day of the start of IPL-2026 (in Bengaluru). The BCCI is not organising any cultural or entertainment show at the start of IPL-19 as a mark of respect to the departed souls due to that tragedy on June 4, 2025.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“However, the BCCI and the IPL Governing Council are planning a grand entertainment function at the closing of the IPL, on the day of the final (May 31)," Saikia said in a chat with TOI.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Last year, a massive IPL opening ceremony took place at the iconic Eden Gardens, the venue of the then-defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Several Bollywood A-listers performed, including KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan, singers Shreya Ghoshal and Karan Aujla, and a dance performance by actress Disha Patani.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, the last time the BCCI cancelled an IPL opening ceremony was during the 2019 edition, following the horrific Pulwama attack that claimed the lives of around 40 CRPF personnel earlier that year. The BCCI, then run by the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), had cancelled the IPL 2019 opening ceremony, instead donating the allocated funds to the families of the victims.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>IPL 2026 gets underway on Saturday (Mar 28), with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting SunRisers Hyderabad in the marquee tournament opener at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

BCCI cancels the IPL 2026 opening ceremony as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic June 4 stampede. As defending champions, RCB prepare to host SRH at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Secretary Devajit Saikia confirms a solemn start to the season with a grand finale planned for May 31.

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has decided against organising an opening ceremony for IPL 2026 starting in two days as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives in the tragic June 4 stampede episode outside the M Chinnaswamy stadium last year. After RCB won their maiden IPL title, beating Punjab Kings in an exciting final in Ahmedabad, grand celebrations took place at their cricket den in Bengaluru, only for it to turn tragic, as 11 fans lost their lives, including a 14-year-old. With RCB hosting SRH in the tournament opener at the very venue as part of continuing the tradition, the BCCI opted against staging the cultural and glitz show at the start of it. Also read | Vijay Mallya wishes ‘Godspeed’ to RCB’s new owners after IPL franchise’s record sale A Times of India (TOI) report confirmed the development; however, there would definitely be a closing ceremony on the day of the finale this season, the BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia revealed. "Due to last year's tragic incident on June 4 last year, there will be no formal function on the day of the start of IPL-2026 (in Bengaluru). The BCCI is not organising any cultural or entertainment show at the start of IPL-19 as a mark of respect to the departed souls due to that tragedy on June 4, 2025. “However, the BCCI and the IPL Governing Council are planning a grand entertainment function at the closing of the IPL, on the day of the final (May 31)," Saikia said in a chat with TOI. Last year, a massive IPL opening ceremony took place at the iconic Eden Gardens, the venue of the then-defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Several Bollywood A-listers performed, including KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan, singers Shreya Ghoshal and Karan Aujla, and a dance performance by actress Disha Patani. Meanwhile, the last time the BCCI cancelled an IPL opening ceremony was during the 2019 edition, following the horrific Pulwama attack that claimed the lives of around 40 CRPF personnel earlier that year. The BCCI, then run by the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), had cancelled the IPL 2019 opening ceremony, instead donating the allocated funds to the families of the victims. IPL 2026 gets underway on Saturday (Mar 28), with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosting SunRisers Hyderabad in the marquee tournament opener at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

<p>BCCI cancels the IPL 2026 opening ceremony as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic June 4 stampede. As defending champions, RCB prepare to host SRH at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Secretary Devajit Saikia confirms a solemn start to the season with a grand finale planned for May 31.</p>

No Glitz at IPL 2026: BCCI cancels opening ceremony to honour June 4 stampede victims

<p>Fugitive billionaire and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) former boss, Vijay Mallya, has wished the new owners of the IPL franchise ‘Godspeed’ while reminiscing about his team’s early days following its record sale on Tuesday (Mar 24). Aditya Birla Group-led consortium, consisting of Indian and international investors, acquired RCB’s 100% shares for a bumper $1.8 billion, a gigantic 1,513% raise from its original value of $111.6 million (INR 450 crore in 2008), a price at which Mallya won its winning bid for RCB.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to his social media handle X, Mallya gracefully congratulated RCB’s new owners, including The Times of India Group, the US-based Bolt Ventures, and the global investment firm Blackstone, calling it IPL’s most valuable franchise. Speaking of the time when he bought RCB, Mallya recalled how people made fun of his investment, which now has grown into a whopping INR 16,500 crore entity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-rr-dugout-to-rcb-boardroom-meet-aryaman-birla-the-ex-cricketer-now-heading-a-1-8bn-ipl-franchise-1774377676062"><strong>From RR Dugout to RCB Boardroom: Meet Aryaman Birla, the ex-cricketer now heading a $1.8bn IPL franchise</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>“I would like to heartily congratulate the new owners of RCB. I wish them the very best and Godspeed with the most valuable IPL franchise. When I bought the franchise in 2008 for INR 450 crores, most people laughed at me and criticised my investment as a vanity project. Behind my much touted madnesses was building the Royal Challenge brand, and hence I named the franchise RCB. Immensely gratifying to see my INR 450 crore investment grow to INR 16,500 crores,” he wrote.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Mallya continued to express gratitude towards owning this franchise, which he says will remain a part of his DNA. Also, Mallya recalled how picking a young Virat Kohli, who is now the most followed cricketer globally and one of the most decorated ever, changed this franchise, the IPL, and cricket’s dynamics forever.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“RCB will always remain a part of my DNA with indelible memories, including picking the young Virat Kohli, who is now amongst the best in the World. To all RCB fans who came on board during my stewardship and beyond, a grateful thank you, and please continue to support RCB, the Lion of Bengaluru. Namaskara,” Mallya added.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, RCB are the defending IPL champions, having won their maiden title last year by beating Punjab Kings in an exciting final. Although the tragic June 4 stampede episode, where 11 fans were killed outside the venue, clouded RCB’s celebration, the fans are keen on welcoming their heroes back when they face SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the tournament opener on March 28 at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium.</p>

From ₹450 crore to $1.8 billion: Vijay Mallya reacts to the record-breaking sale of RCB. Discover how the Aditya Birla Group-led consortium acquired the IPL’s most valuable franchise and Mallya’s emotional tribute to Virat Kohli and the "Lion of Bengaluru" fans.

Fugitive billionaire and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) former boss, Vijay Mallya, has wished the new owners of the IPL franchise ‘Godspeed’ while reminiscing about his team’s early days following its record sale on Tuesday (Mar 24). Aditya Birla Group-led consortium, consisting of Indian and international investors, acquired RCB’s 100% shares for a bumper $1.8 billion, a gigantic 1,513% raise from its original value of $111.6 million (INR 450 crore in 2008), a price at which Mallya won its winning bid for RCB. Taking to his social media handle X, Mallya gracefully congratulated RCB’s new owners, including The Times of India Group, the US-based Bolt Ventures, and the global investment firm Blackstone, calling it IPL’s most valuable franchise. Speaking of the time when he bought RCB, Mallya recalled how people made fun of his investment, which now has grown into a whopping INR 16,500 crore entity. Also read | From RR Dugout to RCB Boardroom: Meet Aryaman Birla, the ex-cricketer now heading a $1.8bn IPL franchise “I would like to heartily congratulate the new owners of RCB. I wish them the very best and Godspeed with the most valuable IPL franchise. When I bought the franchise in 2008 for INR 450 crores, most people laughed at me and criticised my investment as a vanity project. Behind my much touted madnesses was building the Royal Challenge brand, and hence I named the franchise RCB. Immensely gratifying to see my INR 450 crore investment grow to INR 16,500 crores,” he wrote. Mallya continued to express gratitude towards owning this franchise, which he says will remain a part of his DNA. Also, Mallya recalled how picking a young Virat Kohli, who is now the most followed cricketer globally and one of the most decorated ever, changed this franchise, the IPL, and cricket’s dynamics forever. “RCB will always remain a part of my DNA with indelible memories, including picking the young Virat Kohli, who is now amongst the best in the World. To all RCB fans who came on board during my stewardship and beyond, a grateful thank you, and please continue to support RCB, the Lion of Bengaluru. Namaskara,” Mallya added.

<p>From ₹450 crore to $1.8 billion: Vijay Mallya reacts to the record-breaking sale of RCB. Discover how the Aditya Birla Group-led consortium acquired the IPL’s most valuable franchise and Mallya’s emotional tribute to Virat Kohli and the "Lion of Bengaluru" fans.</p>

Vijay Mallya wishes ‘Godspeed’ to RCB’s new owners after IPL franchise’s record sale

<p>Aryna Sabalenka is having a dream run at Miami Open where she has entered the women's singles semis with 6-4, 6-4 straight sets win over home girl Hailey Baptiste on Wednesday (Mar 25). She was, however, most surprised on Monday (Mar 23) after beating China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-4 in Round of 16. The win had put Sabalenka in her 15th consecutive WTA Tour quarterfinal but that was not the reason for her excitement but a $100 hotdog with gold sprinkles on top.</p><h2>Sabalenka surpised with special hotdog at Miami Open</h2><p>Going to the locker room after beating Quinwen in a match which lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes, Sabalenka was surpised with the $100 Golden Glizzy hotdog making rounds at Miami Open. She was ecstatic at the gestures and immediately took a bite of the delicasy.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-us-entry-to-cost-15-000-for-players-and-fans-of-five-african-nations-1774491019483">FIFA WC 2026 | US entry to cost $15k for players and fans of 5 African nations</a></p><p>"Oh my god!" were the first words world no. 1 and four-time grand slam winner said as soon as she took the first bite of delicious looking snack. "It's so f***ing good," she continued after evidently enjoying the first bite. "Oh my god. And I'm so hungry. That's my recovery, guys!" she added. Have a look at the moment below:</p>

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<h2>What's special about the $100 hotdog at Miami Open?</h2><p>The Golden Glizzy gourmet hotdog has been the hottest topic of discussion at the iconic HardRock stadium ever since Miami Open started last week. It has Australian Wagyu beef, and it is topped with Golden Goat Caviar as well as gold flakes sprinkling. The exotic treat is being sold at $100 the venue.</p><p>"Something that captures the city’s energy, bold flavor and playful decadence," Golden Goat Caviar Managing Partner Keith Glickman said about the dish as reported by the Palm Beach Post. “Over the past year, we’ve seen caviar show up in fun, unexpected ways across pop culture, and it’s been exciting to watch. For us, the next step was about building on that momentum with something thoughtfully crafted yet still unapologetically indulgent. In collaboration with Chevre Miami, Ficelle Bakery, and Beauregard's Fine Meats we developed a caviar hot dog that balances craftsmanship with approachability without taking itself too seriously. ”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Sabalenka was most surprised on Monday (Mar 23) after beating China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-4 in Round of 16. The win had put Sabalenka in her 15th consecutive WTA Tour quarterfinal but that was not the reason for her excitement but a $100 Golden Glizzy hotdog with gold sprinkles on top.

Aryna Sabalenka is having a dream run at Miami Open where she has entered the women's singles semis with 6-4, 6-4 straight sets win over home girl Hailey Baptiste on Wednesday (Mar 25). She was, however, most surprised on Monday (Mar 23) after beating China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-4 in Round of 16. The win had put Sabalenka in her 15th consecutive WTA Tour quarterfinal but that was not the reason for her excitement but a $100 hotdog with gold sprinkles on top. Sabalenka surpised with special hotdog at Miami Open Going to the locker room after beating Quinwen in a match which lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes, Sabalenka was surpised with the $100 Golden Glizzy hotdog making rounds at Miami Open. She was ecstatic at the gestures and immediately took a bite of the delicasy. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026 | US entry to cost $15k for players and fans of 5 African nations "Oh my god!" were the first words world no. 1 and four-time grand slam winner said as soon as she took the first bite of delicious looking snack. "It's so f***ing good," she continued after evidently enjoying the first bite. "Oh my god. And I'm so hungry. That's my recovery, guys!" she added. Have a look at the moment below:

<p>Sabalenka was most surprised on Monday (Mar 23) after beating China's Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-4 in Round of 16. The win had put Sabalenka in her 15th consecutive WTA Tour quarterfinal but that was not the reason for her excitement but a $100 Golden Glizzy hotdog with gold sprinkles on top.</p>

Sabalenka gets more excited with $100 exotic Golden Glizzy hotdog than R16 win at Miami Open - WATCH

March Madenss Sweet 16 will be played on March 26-27 with eight teams moving forward to Elite Eight on March 28-29, Final Four on April 4 and the National Championship game set for April 6.

<p>March Madenss Sweet 16 will be played on March 26-27 with eight teams moving forward to Elite Eight on March 28-29, Final Four on April 4 and the National Championship game set for April 6.</p>

March Madness 2026: From Duke to Purdue - Check complete Sweet 16 games schedule

<p>The Rowing Federation of India (RFI) has officially launched its dedicated women’s rowing programme on Friday (Mar 20), bringing together 24 elite athletes who will train within a high-performance environment aimed at strengthening India’s prospects in international rowing. The programme will operate out of the RWP-3 training facility in Bellary marking a significant step in strengthening India’s women’s rowing pipeline ahead of major international competitions, including the Asian Games and the Olympic Games.</p><p>The ceremony was led by Ms. Manisha Malhotra, President, Inpire Institue of Sports which is also the collaboration partner of RFI in the programme, along with the Chief Guest, Mr. Balaji Maradapa, President, Rowing Federation of India.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/billie-jean-king-cup-5-things-to-know-about-world-cup-of-tennis-as-delhi-prepares-to-play-host-1774408734449">Billie Jean King Cup - 5 things to know about World Cup of Tennis</a></p><p>Speaking about the initiative, Manisha Malhotra, President of IIS, said, "This programme is a reflection of strong collaboration, with the Rowing Federation of India playing a key role in making it possible. For our women rowers, this facility brings much-needed stability, world-class support, and the right environment to train and grow. It’s an important step towards giving them the platform they deserve and building towards success at the Asian Games and beyond."</p><p>Tathagata Mukherjee, COO of IIS, added, “Rowing has been a clear priority for us, and in less than a year we’ve built a strong high-performance ecosystem — in fact, in just four months we have been able to create the infrastructure and readiness at IIS. From facilities to bringing together some of the best women rowers in the country, this progress would not have been possible without the support of the JSW group. We are already seeing early impact, including two medals at the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships, and this is just the beginning of our push towards consistent international success.”</p><p>Adding to this, Balaji Mardapa, President of RFI, said, “This truly marks a new beginning for rowing in India. I would like to thank IIS for their efforts and this strong partnership with the Rowing Federation of India. The vision goes beyond the Asian Games, with structured international exposure like the six-week training stint in Melbourne already showing visible improvements in technique and performance. I have personally seen the progress on the water, and I firmly believe Indian women’s rowing is set to reach heights never seen before in our history.”</p><p>The programme began with a comprehensive sports science testing phase at IIS between 18–25 February 2026, where 30 athletes underwent performance assessments. Based on the results, a final group of 24 athletes was selected for the next phase of structured training.</p><p>The initiative has already shown encouraging progress, with boats in the Women’s Coxless Pair and Women’s Coxless Four categories qualifying for the upcoming Asian Games. Key athletes include Diljot and Suman in the Coxless Pair, and Jigyasa, Tendenthoi, Aswathi and Gurbani in the Coxless Four, with Aleena and Bhagyasri serving as reserve athletes.</p><p>Training will take place at the RWP-3 facility in Bellary (part of JSW Group facilities), which features a 2,300-metre stretch of water - closely aligned with the official 2,000-metre international racing distance - enabling athletes to train under competition-like conditions. The venue offers a controlled environment with no public boat traffic, allowing uninterrupted sessions aligned with coaches’ training schedules. The waterbody has been assessed and approved by experts from the Rowing Federation of India based on course length, water quality, weather conditions and geographical suitability.</p><p>The programme currently operates with 12 rowing boats across multiple classes, including single sculls, double sculls, quadruple sculls, coxless pair and coxless four boats, enabling training across different competitive formats.</p><p>Looking ahead, IIS is exploring overseas training and competition opportunities, including potential collaborations with international experts, to further strengthen athlete development. The programme’s long-term roadmap focuses on achieving medal-winning performances at the Asian Games and preparing athletes to qualify in targeted events for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.</p>

The programme began with a comprehensive sports science testing phase at IIS between 18–25 February 2026, where 30 athletes underwent performance assessments. Based on the results, a final group of 24 athletes was selected for the next phase of structured training.

The Rowing Federation of India (RFI) has officially launched its dedicated women’s rowing programme on Friday (Mar 20), bringing together 24 elite athletes who will train within a high-performance environment aimed at strengthening India’s prospects in international rowing. The programme will operate out of the RWP-3 training facility in Bellary marking a significant step in strengthening India’s women’s rowing pipeline ahead of major international competitions, including the Asian Games and the Olympic Games. The ceremony was led by Ms. Manisha Malhotra, President, Inpire Institue of Sports which is also the collaboration partner of RFI in the programme, along with the Chief Guest, Mr. Balaji Maradapa, President, Rowing Federation of India. Also Read - Billie Jean King Cup - 5 things to know about World Cup of Tennis Speaking about the initiative, Manisha Malhotra, President of IIS, said, "This programme is a reflection of strong collaboration, with the Rowing Federation of India playing a key role in making it possible. For our women rowers, this facility brings much-needed stability, world-class support, and the right environment to train and grow. It’s an important step towards giving them the platform they deserve and building towards success at the Asian Games and beyond." Tathagata Mukherjee, COO of IIS, added, “Rowing has been a clear priority for us, and in less than a year we’ve built a strong high-performance ecosystem — in fact, in just four months we have been able to create the infrastructure and readiness at IIS. From facilities to bringing together some of the best women rowers in the country, this progress would not have been possible without the support of the JSW group. We are already seeing early impact, including two medals at the 2025 Asian Rowing Championships, and this is just the beginning of our push towards consistent international success.” Adding to this, Balaji Mardapa, President of RFI, said, “This truly marks a new beginning for rowing in India. I would like to thank IIS for their efforts and this strong partnership with the Rowing Federation of India. The vision goes beyond the Asian Games, with structured international exposure like the six-week training stint in Melbourne already showing visible improvements in technique and performance. I have personally seen the progress on the water, and I firmly believe Indian women’s rowing is set to reach heights never seen before in our history.” The programme began with a comprehensive sports science testing phase at IIS between 18–25 February 2026, where 30 athletes underwent performance assessments. Based on the results, a final group of 24 athletes was selected for the next phase of structured training. The initiative has already shown encouraging progress, with boats in the Women’s Coxless Pair and Women’s Coxless Four categories qualifying for the upcoming Asian Games. Key athletes include Diljot and Suman in the Coxless Pair, and Jigyasa, Tendenthoi, Aswathi and Gurbani in the Coxless Four, with Aleena and Bhagyasri serving as reserve athletes. Training will take place at the RWP-3 facility in Bellary (part of JSW Group facilities), which features a 2,300-metre stretch of water - closely aligned with the official 2,000-metre international racing distance - enabling athletes to train under competition-like conditions. The venue offers a controlled environment with no public boat traffic, allowing uninterrupted sessions aligned with coaches’ training schedules. The waterbody has been assessed and approved by experts from the Rowing Federation of India based on course length, water quality, weather conditions and geographical suitability. The programme currently operates with 12 rowing boats across multiple classes, including single sculls, double sculls, quadruple sculls, coxless pair and coxless four boats, enabling training across different competitive formats. Looking ahead, IIS is exploring overseas training and competition opportunities, including potential collaborations with international experts, to further strengthen athlete development. The programme’s long-term roadmap focuses on achieving medal-winning performances at the Asian Games and preparing athletes to qualify in targeted events for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

<p>The programme began with a comprehensive sports science testing phase at IIS between 18–25 February 2026, where 30 athletes underwent performance assessments. Based on the results, a final group of 24 athletes was selected for the next phase of structured training.</p>

Rowing Federation of India launches women-centric training programme to strengthen international prospects

<p>Australia skipper Pat Cummins is the only foreign captain in the IPL and his late arrival in upcoming 2026 because of injury has ensured all 10 franchises are led by Indian players. Over the years, IPL has seen a change in appointing Indians as captain instead of relying on foreign players. Cummins, being one of the most successful international skipper, is of course an exception. He also revealed that the language could be a barrier for an international captain while talking to young local players for which he relies on senior Indian players. Cummins, however, acknowledged that most of Indian players, both capped and uncapped, speak great English.</p><h2>Cummins reveals barriers for international skippers in IPL</h2><p>"Most of the guys speak really great English, but some of them don't, and there are local dialects, so that can be a little bit of a barrier for an international captain," Cummins said recently on Business of Sport podcast.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-luckiest-player-of-ipl-the-west-indies-all-rounder-has-won-two-titles-without-making-his-debut-1749480986975">Luckiest player of IPL? WI all-rounder has two titles without making his debut</a></p><p>"Those guys (senior Indian players), you're leaning on anyway. We've got quite an experienced bowling group of local guys, so a few of the younger guys that come through that I don't know as well, particularly early on in a season, I'm definitely leaning on the local guys who do know them well - or even speak the language," he added on Ishan Kishan being the captain in his absence.</p><h2>Why Cummins is not playing in IPL 2026?</h2><p>The Aussie skipper is dealing with lumbar stress injury and still recovering. He last played the third Ashes Test since experiencing discomfort in July last year. He had planned to play the T20 World Cup 2026 but the recovery hit a set back. Nonetheless, Cummins hopes to come back for the second half of IPL as well as the final if recovery goes as per plan.</p><p>"I'm back bowling. I'm bowling basically every third day at the moment. We've mapped out a plan to get me right by [the] middle of the tournament, so hopefully, if nothing goes wrong, [I'll] play the back half plus the finals," confirmed Cummins.</p>

Over the years, IPL has seen a change in appointing Indians as captain instead of relying on foreign players. Cummins, being one of the most successful international skipper, is of course an exception. The Aussie skipper is dealing with lumbar stress injury and still recovering.

Australia skipper Pat Cummins is the only foreign captain in the IPL and his late arrival in upcoming 2026 because of injury has ensured all 10 franchises are led by Indian players. Over the years, IPL has seen a change in appointing Indians as captain instead of relying on foreign players. Cummins, being one of the most successful international skipper, is of course an exception. He also revealed that the language could be a barrier for an international captain while talking to young local players for which he relies on senior Indian players. Cummins, however, acknowledged that most of Indian players, both capped and uncapped, speak great English. Cummins reveals barriers for international skippers in IPL "Most of the guys speak really great English, but some of them don't, and there are local dialects, so that can be a little bit of a barrier for an international captain," Cummins said recently on Business of Sport podcast. Also Read - Luckiest player of IPL? WI all-rounder has two titles without making his debut "Those guys (senior Indian players), you're leaning on anyway. We've got quite an experienced bowling group of local guys, so a few of the younger guys that come through that I don't know as well, particularly early on in a season, I'm definitely leaning on the local guys who do know them well - or even speak the language," he added on Ishan Kishan being the captain in his absence. Why Cummins is not playing in IPL 2026? The Aussie skipper is dealing with lumbar stress injury and still recovering. He last played the third Ashes Test since experiencing discomfort in July last year. He had planned to play the T20 World Cup 2026 but the recovery hit a set back. Nonetheless, Cummins hopes to come back for the second half of IPL as well as the final if recovery goes as per plan. "I'm back bowling. I'm bowling basically every third day at the moment. We've mapped out a plan to get me right by [the] middle of the tournament, so hopefully, if nothing goes wrong, [I'll] play the back half plus the finals," confirmed Cummins.

<p>Over the years, IPL has seen a change in appointing Indians as captain instead of relying on foreign players. Cummins, being one of the most successful international skipper, is of course an exception. The Aussie skipper is dealing with lumbar stress injury and still recovering.</p>

IPL 2026 | Cummins reveals barriers for international captain and his potential return date for SRH

<p>The football world cup is less than 100 days away and the USA, which is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico, has made it a bit difficult for fans as well as athletes to attend the matches. The tournament begins June 11 and goes on till July 19 with the US hosting majority of matches in the 48-team event. In its latest order, the Trump administration had expanded the pilot policy of asking travelers to front up a bond ($5000-$15000) before entering the country. The policy, which started back in 2025 to curb illegal immigration, has now been extended to 50 more countries and five of them have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.</p><h2>Fans and athletes of which country need to pay bond to enter US for FIFA World Cup 2026?</h2><p>In its new order, the US State department has expanded the 2025 policy of asking a visa bond from travelers of 50 countries to exit the US under visa terms. Five of those countries are Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia - all from Africa and qualified to play in the World Cup 2026. The bond is worth $15,000 and will be refunded when the traveler exists the country. Not only fans but the athletes and officials will also have to pay the bond money to secure their entry in the USA.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-fifa-cancels-thousands-of-hotel-rooms-in-us-host-city-of-philadelphia-1774423117503">Football World Cup 2026 | FIFA cancels 2,000 hotel rooms in US's Philadelphia</a></p><h2>How does it affect the participation of countries?</h2><p>The five African countries which fall under the new rule from US State department are in low-income bracket. While the athletes and match officials may manage to secure the entry, thanks to funds by their football federation, it could be difficult for the fans to secure entry in the USA to watch their home country play.</p><p>Tunisia have one group-stage match scheduled in the USA and rest two will be played in Mexico. Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire have two matches, in the group-stage, scheduled in the USA and one in Canada. Algeria and Cape Verde, meanwhile, play all their three group-stage matches in Mexico but might have to pay the visa bond if they advance to next stage.</p>

In its new order, the US State department has expanded the 2025 policy of asking a visa bond from travelers of 50 countries to exit the US under visa terms. Five of those countries are Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal & Tunisia - all from Africa & qualified to play in the World Cup 2026.

The football world cup is less than 100 days away and the USA, which is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico, has made it a bit difficult for fans as well as athletes to attend the matches. The tournament begins June 11 and goes on till July 19 with the US hosting majority of matches in the 48-team event. In its latest order, the Trump administration had expanded the pilot policy of asking travelers to front up a bond ($5000-$15000) before entering the country. The policy, which started back in 2025 to curb illegal immigration, has now been extended to 50 more countries and five of them have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Fans and athletes of which country need to pay bond to enter US for FIFA World Cup 2026? In its new order, the US State department has expanded the 2025 policy of asking a visa bond from travelers of 50 countries to exit the US under visa terms. Five of those countries are Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia - all from Africa and qualified to play in the World Cup 2026. The bond is worth $15,000 and will be refunded when the traveler exists the country. Not only fans but the athletes and officials will also have to pay the bond money to secure their entry in the USA. Also Read - Football World Cup 2026 | FIFA cancels 2,000 hotel rooms in US's Philadelphia How does it affect the participation of countries? The five African countries which fall under the new rule from US State department are in low-income bracket. While the athletes and match officials may manage to secure the entry, thanks to funds by their football federation, it could be difficult for the fans to secure entry in the USA to watch their home country play. Tunisia have one group-stage match scheduled in the USA and rest two will be played in Mexico. Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire have two matches, in the group-stage, scheduled in the USA and one in Canada. Algeria and Cape Verde, meanwhile, play all their three group-stage matches in Mexico but might have to pay the visa bond if they advance to next stage.

<p>In its new order, the US State department has expanded the 2025 policy of asking a visa bond from travelers of 50 countries to exit the US under visa terms. Five of those countries are Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia - all from Africa and qualified to play in the World Cup 2026.</p>

Football World Cup 2026 | US entry to cost $15,000 for players and fans of five African nations

<p>The NBA Board of Governors voted on Wednesday to authorize the league to explore potential expansion teams for Las Vegas and Seattle that would bring the league to 32 clubs. The move is the first step in a lengthy process that could see new teams in Seattle, where the SuperSonics once played, and Las Vegas, which each year hosts NBA Summer League games involving young players. "Our goal was in 2026 to resolve this issue one way or another," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said. "We need to know by the end of this calendar year what it is that we're doing."</p><p>It's a multi-year process, Silver stressed, that could result in one or two new NBA clubs or none at all.</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-tennis-feels-complicated-iga-swaitek-feels-pressure-of-own-success-after-miami-open-exit-1774404568508">'Tennis feels complicated': Swaitek on pressure of success post Miami Open exit</a></p><p>"At the earliest we would have new teams coming into the league in the '28-'29 season," Silver said.</p><p>"If we do move forward, I don't think there's going to be any concern about the quality of the competition."</p><p>The NBA engaged investment bank PJT Partners as a strategic adviser to evaluate markets, ownership groups, arena infrastructure and economic implications of two new teams.</p><p>"We look forward to taking this next step and engaging with interested parties," Silver said.</p><p>It would take approval by 23 of the NBA's 30 governors to pass any motion on adding new teams.</p><p>"There was a discussion about dilution economically and dilution talent-wise," Silver said. "It's my view we have ample talent to fill 32 competitive teams."</p><p>Team values have skyrocketed in recent years with the price tag for a new club expected to be around $7 billion to $10 billion.</p><p>"I'm not going to speculate on prices," Silver said. "The market will determine the value of these teams and we'll decide whether or not to move forward. I expect there will be robust interest in these teams.</p><p>"We did not discuss franchise value per se in these meetings. We have a sense of where we think that value exists."</p><p>The Phoenix Suns were sold in 2022 for $4 billion. The Boston Celtics were sold last year for $6.1 billion and the Los Angeles Lakers were sold last year for $10 billion -- the highest-ever price paid for a US sports team.</p><p>Silver said there were no "concerns" by team owners about selling league equity.</p><p>"There weren't concerns," Silver said. "There are some owners who felt we just frankly don't need to expand. They felt we're in a very solid place with the 30-team league we have now.</p><p>"I wouldn't put that in the category of concern. It more went in the category of considerations."</p><p>The NBA last expanded to Charlotte in 2004.</p><p>"There's absolutely a chance that expansion will not happen. That's why we said we're exploring markets," Silver said. "Where the uncertainly lies is in instability outside the league."</p><p>Silver said that unlike past expansions open to many markets, the league was focused on Seattle and Las Vegas.</p><p>"There are some other great markets that could host NBA franchises. This time around, the focus was on these two markets," Silver said, calling them "unique" in supporting the league.</p><h2>Sporting hotbeds</h2><p>Should Seattle and Las Vegas land expansion teams, either Memphis or Minnesota would likely shift from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference to give each 16 clubs.</p><p>The Seattle SuperSonics joined the NBA in 1967 and won the city's only NBA title in 1979 before moving to Oklahoma City in 2008 and winning last year's NBA crown.</p><p>Las Vegas hosts many sporting events, including a Formula One race and USA Basketball training camps.</p><p>Both cities landed successful NHL expansion teams in the past decade. Each has an NFL team and both will have MLB clubs when a new Vegas stadium opens for the former Oakland Athletics in 2028.</p>

The move is the first step in a lengthy process that could see new teams in Seattle, where the SuperSonics once played, and Las Vegas, which each year hosts NBA Summer League games involving young players.

The NBA Board of Governors voted on Wednesday to authorize the league to explore potential expansion teams for Las Vegas and Seattle that would bring the league to 32 clubs. The move is the first step in a lengthy process that could see new teams in Seattle, where the SuperSonics once played, and Las Vegas, which each year hosts NBA Summer League games involving young players. "Our goal was in 2026 to resolve this issue one way or another," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said. "We need to know by the end of this calendar year what it is that we're doing." It's a multi-year process, Silver stressed, that could result in one or two new NBA clubs or none at all. Also Read - 'Tennis feels complicated': Swaitek on pressure of success post Miami Open exit "At the earliest we would have new teams coming into the league in the '28-'29 season," Silver said. "If we do move forward, I don't think there's going to be any concern about the quality of the competition." The NBA engaged investment bank PJT Partners as a strategic adviser to evaluate markets, ownership groups, arena infrastructure and economic implications of two new teams. "We look forward to taking this next step and engaging with interested parties," Silver said. It would take approval by 23 of the NBA's 30 governors to pass any motion on adding new teams. "There was a discussion about dilution economically and dilution talent-wise," Silver said. "It's my view we have ample talent to fill 32 competitive teams." Team values have skyrocketed in recent years with the price tag for a new club expected to be around $7 billion to $10 billion. "I'm not going to speculate on prices," Silver said. "The market will determine the value of these teams and we'll decide whether or not to move forward. I expect there will be robust interest in these teams. "We did not discuss franchise value per se in these meetings. We have a sense of where we think that value exists." The Phoenix Suns were sold in 2022 for $4 billion. The Boston Celtics were sold last year for $6.1 billion and the Los Angeles Lakers were sold last year for $10 billion -- the highest-ever price paid for a US sports team. Silver said there were no "concerns" by team owners about selling league equity. "There weren't concerns," Silver said. "There are some owners who felt we just frankly don't need to expand. They felt we're in a very solid place with the 30-team league we have now. "I wouldn't put that in the category of concern. It more went in the category of considerations." The NBA last expanded to Charlotte in 2004. "There's absolutely a chance that expansion will not happen. That's why we said we're exploring markets," Silver said. "Where the uncertainly lies is in instability outside the league." Silver said that unlike past expansions open to many markets, the league was focused on Seattle and Las Vegas. "There are some other great markets that could host NBA franchises. This time around, the focus was on these two markets," Silver said, calling them "unique" in supporting the league. Sporting hotbeds Should Seattle and Las Vegas land expansion teams, either Memphis or Minnesota would likely shift from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference to give each 16 clubs. The Seattle SuperSonics joined the NBA in 1967 and won the city's only NBA title in 1979 before moving to Oklahoma City in 2008 and winning last year's NBA crown. Las Vegas hosts many sporting events, including a Formula One race and USA Basketball training camps. Both cities landed successful NHL expansion teams in the past decade. Each has an NFL team and both will have MLB clubs when a new Vegas stadium opens for the former Oakland Athletics in 2028.

<p>The move is the first step in a lengthy process that could see new teams in Seattle, where the SuperSonics once played, and Las Vegas, which each year hosts NBA Summer League games involving young players.</p>

NBA owners approve league to explore expansion in Las Vegas and Seattle

<p>Delhi Capitals’ star batter Prithvi Shaw has cleared his intent ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as he looks to rejuvenate his career. Shaw, an all-format international with India, has not played for the national team since July 2021 and looks for a swift comeback. Speaking during the IPL 2026 pre-season, Shaw reckons it is everyone’s dream to play for India.</p><h2><strong>Shaw clears intent ahead of IPL 2026</strong></h2><p>"If I don't think about a comeback, then what's the point? That's why I am playing. Who doesn't want to play for India? You have to be there, and I am working towards that," Shaw said ahead of the season.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I enjoyed my life in the last year. Went to a couple of destinations to keep my mind fresh. Then I came back. The same routine, practised, worked hard, be it my training or batting. Whatever I used to do, I started doing it 3x more. I think it was a good break for me. I don't see it as a step back, but it was a needed break, so I get myself back stronger mentally."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shaw last played for India in July 2021 when he was part of India’s tour of Sri Lanka under Shikhar Dhawan’s captaincy. He played his only T20I for India on that tour while he was also part of the ODI set-up. Overall, he has played in five Test matches, six ODIs and one T20I for India and remains an all-format player.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, injuries and poor form has seen him drop down the pecking order at the international level and he has not played since 2021. The IPL 2026 will come as a welcome addition for the Mumbai batter, where he can prove his worth.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Delhi Capitals start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 1 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.</p>

Prithvi Shaw, an all-format international with India, has not played for the national team since July 2021 and looks for a swift comeback. Speaking during the IPL 2026 pre-season, Shaw reckons it is everyone’s dream to play for India.

Delhi Capitals’ star batter Prithvi Shaw has cleared his intent ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as he looks to rejuvenate his career. Shaw, an all-format international with India, has not played for the national team since July 2021 and looks for a swift comeback. Speaking during the IPL 2026 pre-season, Shaw reckons it is everyone’s dream to play for India. Shaw clears intent ahead of IPL 2026 "If I don't think about a comeback, then what's the point? That's why I am playing. Who doesn't want to play for India? You have to be there, and I am working towards that," Shaw said ahead of the season. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions "I enjoyed my life in the last year. Went to a couple of destinations to keep my mind fresh. Then I came back. The same routine, practised, worked hard, be it my training or batting. Whatever I used to do, I started doing it 3x more. I think it was a good break for me. I don't see it as a step back, but it was a needed break, so I get myself back stronger mentally." Shaw last played for India in July 2021 when he was part of India’s tour of Sri Lanka under Shikhar Dhawan’s captaincy. He played his only T20I for India on that tour while he was also part of the ODI set-up. Overall, he has played in five Test matches, six ODIs and one T20I for India and remains an all-format player. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL However, injuries and poor form has seen him drop down the pecking order at the international level and he has not played since 2021. The IPL 2026 will come as a welcome addition for the Mumbai batter, where he can prove his worth. Delhi Capitals start their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 1 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

<p>Prithvi Shaw, an all-format international with India, has not played for the national team since July 2021 and looks for a swift comeback. Speaking during the IPL 2026 pre-season, Shaw reckons it is everyone’s dream to play for India.</p>

Who doesn't want to play for India? Prithvi Shaw clears intent ahead of Delhi Capitals' IPL 2026 season opener

<p>With just days remaining for the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have roped in Navdeep Saini as an injury replacement for Harshit Rana. The announcement made on Wednesday (Mar 25) will see Saini link up with the KKR squad on Thursday and resume training ahead of the side’s IPL 2026 opening clash against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday (Mar 29) at the Wankhede Stadium. Rana, who missed India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph with a right knee ligament injury, was ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 season recently.</p><h2><strong>Navdeep Saini replaces Harshit Rana at KKR</strong></h2><p>Speaking about joining the side, Navdeep said: “Joining KKR feels special—there’s an emotion attached to the franchise that you can’t quite put into words. For me, this opportunity is a fresh start. The last few years had their ups and downs, but I never stopped believing in my hard work, and this feels like the reward for staying the course."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Harshit Rana had suffered a knee strain during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup warm-up fixture against South Africa. After this, the right-arm speedster underwent knee surgery and is undergoing rehabilitation, with no confirmation about the return of the Indian speedster by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team.</p><p><br>Meanwhile, Khejroliya replaces the injured Prithviraj Yarra in the Gujarat-based franchise. The left-arm pacer, who has six IPL wickets to his name, has previously featured for GT, KKR, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He will join GT for Rs 30 Lakh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</strong></a></p><p><br><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders squad for IPL 2026 season:</strong><br>Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana, Tejasvi Singh, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant Solanki, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Sarthak Ranjan, Daksh Kamra, Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep, Blessing Muzarabani.</p><p><br><strong>Gujarat Titans squad for IPL 2026:</strong><br>Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Kulwant Khejroliya, Luke Wood.</p>

The announcement made on Wednesday (Mar 25) will see Navdeep Saini link up with the KKR squad on Thursday and resume training ahead of the side’s IPL 2026 opening clash against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday (Mar 29) at the Wankhede Stadium. 

With just days remaining for the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have roped in Navdeep Saini as an injury replacement for Harshit Rana. The announcement made on Wednesday (Mar 25) will see Saini link up with the KKR squad on Thursday and resume training ahead of the side’s IPL 2026 opening clash against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday (Mar 29) at the Wankhede Stadium. Rana, who missed India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph with a right knee ligament injury, was ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 season recently. Navdeep Saini replaces Harshit Rana at KKR Speaking about joining the side, Navdeep said: “Joining KKR feels special—there’s an emotion attached to the franchise that you can’t quite put into words. For me, this opportunity is a fresh start. The last few years had their ups and downs, but I never stopped believing in my hard work, and this feels like the reward for staying the course." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Harshit Rana had suffered a knee strain during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup warm-up fixture against South Africa. After this, the right-arm speedster underwent knee surgery and is undergoing rehabilitation, with no confirmation about the return of the Indian speedster by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team. Meanwhile, Khejroliya replaces the injured Prithviraj Yarra in the Gujarat-based franchise. The left-arm pacer, who has six IPL wickets to his name, has previously featured for GT, KKR, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). He will join GT for Rs 30 Lakh. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Kolkata Knight Riders squad for IPL 2026 season: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Navdeep Saini, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Sunil Narine, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Matheesha Pathirana, Tejasvi Singh, Kartik Tyagi, Prashant Solanki, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Sarthak Ranjan, Daksh Kamra, Rachin Ravindra, Akash Deep, Blessing Muzarabani. Gujarat Titans squad for IPL 2026: Shubman Gill (captain), Sai Sudharsan, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Arshad Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Kulwant Khejroliya, Luke Wood.

<p>The announcement made on Wednesday (Mar 25) will see Navdeep Saini link up with the KKR squad on Thursday and resume training ahead of the side’s IPL 2026 opening clash against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday (Mar 29) at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

IPL 2026: KKR rope in Navdeep Saini as injury replacement for Harshit Rana

From Harry Kane to Mohamed Salah here is a look at five players with most goals for single Premier League side. The list also features the likes of Sergio Aguero, Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry with Salah announcing his Liverpool exit. 

<p>From Harry Kane to Mohamed Salah here is a look at five players with most goals for single Premier League side. The list also features the likes of Sergio Aguero, Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry with Salah announcing his Liverpool exit.&nbsp;</p>

From Harry Kane to Mohamed Salah, 5 players with most goals for single Premier League side

From Sir Alex Ferguson to Arsene Wenger here is a look at five longest managerial reigns in Premier League history for one club only. The legendary list also consists of names like David Moyes, Jurgen Klopp and Joe Kinnear. 

<p>From Sir Alex Ferguson to Arsene Wenger here is a look at five longest managerial reigns in Premier League history for one club only. The legendary list also consists of names like David Moyes, Jurgen Klopp and Joe Kinnear.&nbsp;</p>

Meet 5 managers with longest managerial reigns in Premier League history, ft. Arsene Wenger (one club only)

<p>Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL champions, open their new campaign on Sunday (Mar 29) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Wankhede Stadium. Flooded with star names, Mumbai aim to shake off poor starts and build early momentum against KKR. Off the field, MI are making headlines with their latest campaign that's won over fans.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">Apno ke saath, sab theek lagta hai.<br><br>Aakhir, humaari Paltan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FansNahiFam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FansNahiFam</a> hai! 💙 <a href="https://t.co/gPGrBJfBzk">pic.twitter.com/gPGrBJfBzk</a></p>&mdash; Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) <a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan/status/2036106616991285437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 23, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>MI campaign steals hearts</strong></h2><p>Ahead of IPL 2026, the Mumbai Indians bring a unique fan-franchise relationship to the forefront with the launch of its 2026 campaign: ‘Fans Nahi. Fam.’ At its core, the campaign is built on a simple but powerful truth - this isn’t just fandom, this is family. A family that celebrates, debates, worries and stands by the team through every high and low.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bringing ‘Fans Nahi. Fam.’ to life, the campaign places the MI players directly within the everyday world of the fans, not as distant icons, but as one of them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A series of slice-of-life films capture this raw, unfiltered bond, with players stepping into homes, routines and conversations filled with celebration, banter and honesty. The storytelling reflects the emotional depth of the relationship where Paltan don’t just cheer, they feel.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Mumbai Indians target sixth title</strong></h2><p>In search of a sixth IPL title, MI will still start their campaign on home turf against KKR before the Mumbai Indians face the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday (April 4). Their next home match will be against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 12.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Last season MI were eliminated in the Playoffs having lost to Punjab Kings in the Qualifier 2 having earlier beaten Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator.</p>

Flooded with star names, Mumbai aim to shake off poor starts and build early momentum against KKR. Off the field, MI are making headlines with their latest campaign that has won over fans.

Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL champions, open their new campaign on Sunday (Mar 29) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Wankhede Stadium. Flooded with star names, Mumbai aim to shake off poor starts and build early momentum against KKR. Off the field, MI are making headlines with their latest campaign that's won over fans.

<p>Flooded with star names, Mumbai aim to shake off poor starts and build early momentum against KKR. Off the field, MI are making headlines with their latest campaign that has won over fans.</p>

Mumbai Indians steal hearts with heartwarming campaign ahead of IPL 2026

<p>With days remaining before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, preparations are in the final stage as franchises give the finishing touches before the start. While eyes will be on several franchises, one particular name that will be in the headlines is Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as they will be led by Rishabh Pant. Speaking on Pant, former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has suggested the wicketkeeper-batter keep his composure and work on a strategy.</p><h2><strong>Du Plessis backs Pant</strong></h2><p>“Rishabh Pant’s stroke play is one that looks all over the place. There is some sort of method and game plan that goes into his head. He has a blueprint for how he wants to play Test cricket. The same thing applies in T20 cricket. He needs to figure out exactly what his game plan looks like to give himself the best chance. Not to be a one out of ten or two out of ten kind of player, but to be in the 60 to 70 per cent range where he can have consistency,” Du Plessis said while speaking on JioStar’s ‘IPL Today Live’ show.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“To do that, you can’t premeditate every ball. That is too high risk. Yes, you might hit a few sixes and play a couple of good innings. But when teams bowl wide to him, he is good enough to have something else in his armoury to hit through the offside. His game plan is not one-dimensional. He can score all around the ground. For me, it is about his first six balls. When I look at him, he is almost like a highlight player. I want him to be more of a high-impact player in terms of what he can give in his numbers,” the former South Africa skipper added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><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"><strong>From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>LSG will start their IPL 2026 campaign on April 1 when they face the Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The team will rely on the services of Pant, who will be one of the best players in the ranks. LSG missed out on a playoff spot in IPL 2025 with a seventh-place finish. They will look to win their maiden title in IPL 2026 and search for a positive outcome.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

While eyes will be on several franchises, one particular name that will be in the headlines is LSG as they will be led by Rishabh Pant. Speaking on Pant, former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has suggested the wicketkeeper-batter keep his composure and work on a strategy.

With days remaining before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, preparations are in the final stage as franchises give the finishing touches before the start. While eyes will be on several franchises, one particular name that will be in the headlines is Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as they will be led by Rishabh Pant. Speaking on Pant, former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has suggested the wicketkeeper-batter keep his composure and work on a strategy. Du Plessis backs Pant “Rishabh Pant’s stroke play is one that looks all over the place. There is some sort of method and game plan that goes into his head. He has a blueprint for how he wants to play Test cricket. The same thing applies in T20 cricket. He needs to figure out exactly what his game plan looks like to give himself the best chance. Not to be a one out of ten or two out of ten kind of player, but to be in the 60 to 70 per cent range where he can have consistency,” Du Plessis said while speaking on JioStar’s ‘IPL Today Live’ show. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL “To do that, you can’t premeditate every ball. That is too high risk. Yes, you might hit a few sixes and play a couple of good innings. But when teams bowl wide to him, he is good enough to have something else in his armoury to hit through the offside. His game plan is not one-dimensional. He can score all around the ground. For me, it is about his first six balls. When I look at him, he is almost like a highlight player. I want him to be more of a high-impact player in terms of what he can give in his numbers,” the former South Africa skipper added. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions LSG will start their IPL 2026 campaign on April 1 when they face the Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The team will rely on the services of Pant, who will be one of the best players in the ranks. LSG missed out on a playoff spot in IPL 2025 with a seventh-place finish. They will look to win their maiden title in IPL 2026 and search for a positive outcome.

<p>While eyes will be on several franchises, one particular name that will be in the headlines is LSG as they will be led by Rishabh Pant. Speaking on Pant, former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has suggested the wicketkeeper-batter keep his composure and work on a strategy.</p>

IPL 2026: Faf du Plessis backs Rishabh Pant for high-impact role, says 'he needs to figure out...'

<p>There are players then there are lucky players and then there is Dominic Drakes. The West Indian player from Barbados is one of the 22 players to win an IPL title with multiple teams - a rarity itself - but he has done that without playing a single match for those franchises. Even more, Drakes hasn't even made his IPL debut yet and he already has two IPL titles - with CSK in 2021 and with Gujarat Titans in 2022. Isn't he the luckiest player of IPL history? The West Indies all-rounder isn't part of any team in the upcoming IPL 2026 as well.</p><h2><strong>Who is Dominic Drakes?</strong></h2><p>Drakes is an all-rounder who hit the limelight while playing for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021 under skipper Chris Gayle. He hadn't done much in the previous seasons but Gayle promoted him to no. 6 and he scored title-winning 48 not out off 24 balls. He also finished the season with 16 wickets including one in the final.</p><p><strong>Also Check</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/who-are-the-players-to-win-ipl-titles-with-both-mi-and-csk-1749221485318">Who are the players to win IPL titles with both MI and CSK?</a></p><p>His performance caught the eye of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) who signed him up as an injury replacement in 2021 for Sam Curran in a season which played in September-October because of Covid 19. CSK went on to win the title but Drakes didn't play single game.</p><p>The IPL expanded to 10 teams next season with Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) being the new additions. In the mega auction, GT picked up Drakes in the squad but again he didn't get a chance to make his debut. GT, however, won the title in their maiden season under skipper Hardik Pandya.</p><p>Drakes hasn't been a part of any IPL team since GT picked him again ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction but again no game time for him.</p><p>Overall, Drakes has played 82 T20s and scored 542 runs to go with 73 wickets. For West Indies, Drakes has played 10 T20Is, scored 15 runs and taken six wickets.</p>

Dominic Drakes hasn't even made his IPL debut yet and he already has two IPL titles - with CSK in 2021 and with Gujarat Titans in 2022. Isn't he the luckiest player of IPL history? The West Indies all-rounder isn't part of any team in the upcoming IPL 2026 as well.

There are players then there are lucky players and then there is Dominic Drakes. The West Indian player from Barbados is one of the 22 players to win an IPL title with multiple teams - a rarity itself - but he has done that without playing a single match for those franchises. Even more, Drakes hasn't even made his IPL debut yet and he already has two IPL titles - with CSK in 2021 and with Gujarat Titans in 2022. Isn't he the luckiest player of IPL history? The West Indies all-rounder isn't part of any team in the upcoming IPL 2026 as well. Who is Dominic Drakes? Drakes is an all-rounder who hit the limelight while playing for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2021 under skipper Chris Gayle. He hadn't done much in the previous seasons but Gayle promoted him to no. 6 and he scored title-winning 48 not out off 24 balls. He also finished the season with 16 wickets including one in the final. Also Check - Who are the players to win IPL titles with both MI and CSK? His performance caught the eye of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) who signed him up as an injury replacement in 2021 for Sam Curran in a season which played in September-October because of Covid 19. CSK went on to win the title but Drakes didn't play single game. The IPL expanded to 10 teams next season with Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) being the new additions. In the mega auction, GT picked up Drakes in the squad but again he didn't get a chance to make his debut. GT, however, won the title in their maiden season under skipper Hardik Pandya. Drakes hasn't been a part of any IPL team since GT picked him again ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction but again no game time for him. Overall, Drakes has played 82 T20s and scored 542 runs to go with 73 wickets. For West Indies, Drakes has played 10 T20Is, scored 15 runs and taken six wickets.

<p>Dominic Drakes hasn't even made his IPL debut yet and he already has two IPL titles - with CSK in 2021 and with Gujarat Titans in 2022. Isn't he the luckiest player of IPL history? The West Indies all-rounder isn't part of any team in the upcoming IPL 2026 as well.</p>

Luckiest player of IPL? The West Indies all-rounder has won two titles without making his debut

<p>With less than 100 days left before the football World Cup 2026 begins on Jun 11, the game's apex governing body FIFA has cancelled couple of thousands of room in one of the host cities - Philadelphia, USA. The 48-team tournament is being co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The move to cancel the room reservations, if FIFA is to be believed, is standard practice i order to streamline things near the start the of the event. The move, nonetheless, is a setback for hotels in Philadelphia which would now hope for fans to fill up the vacant accomodations.</p><h2>Why did FIFA cancel hotel rooms in Philadelphia?</h2><p>FIFA cancelling the reserved room in Philadelphia is nothing more than a standard pratices. The governing body of football had booked nearly 10,000 rooms but has cancelled only 2,000 after getting clarity about requirement as the tournament nears. The rooms were booked for various match officials and other members of crew including technicians to ensure a smooth conduct of the event. The cancellations are standard practice after overbooking intially to avoid the scarcity later on.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-us-host-cities-struggling-with-security-planning-over-funding-freeze-1772117431421">FIFA World Cup 2026 | US host cities struggling with planning over funding freeze</a></p><p>According to Ed Grose, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, four Centre City hotels were most affected by FIFA's cancellations. Gorse, however, confirmed that everything was done under terms contract by FIFA and no penalties will be levied on the football organization.</p><p>While we were not excited about that, it's not the end of the world either," Grose said as reported by ABC's Action News. "These are rooms that are going to be put back out on the marketplace and sold to fans who want to come to Philadelphia."</p><h2>Which cities in the USA are hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches?</h2><p>The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts June 11 with the US hosting the first match on June 12 in Los Angeles and 15 other cities as the host for 77 other matches. The cities in the US which will be hosting the FIFA World Cup, apart from LA, are Atlanta, Dallas, Boston, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, and San Francisco Bay Area.</p>

FIFA cancelling the reserved room in Philadelphia is nothing more than a standard pratices. The governing body of football had booked nearly 10,000 rooms but has cancelled only 2,000 after getting clarity about requirement as the tournament nears.

With less than 100 days left before the football World Cup 2026 begins on Jun 11, the game's apex governing body FIFA has cancelled couple of thousands of room in one of the host cities - Philadelphia, USA. The 48-team tournament is being co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The move to cancel the room reservations, if FIFA is to be believed, is standard practice i order to streamline things near the start the of the event. The move, nonetheless, is a setback for hotels in Philadelphia which would now hope for fans to fill up the vacant accomodations. Why did FIFA cancel hotel rooms in Philadelphia? FIFA cancelling the reserved room in Philadelphia is nothing more than a standard pratices. The governing body of football had booked nearly 10,000 rooms but has cancelled only 2,000 after getting clarity about requirement as the tournament nears. The rooms were booked for various match officials and other members of crew including technicians to ensure a smooth conduct of the event. The cancellations are standard practice after overbooking intially to avoid the scarcity later on. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 | US host cities struggling with planning over funding freeze According to Ed Grose, president and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association, four Centre City hotels were most affected by FIFA's cancellations. Gorse, however, confirmed that everything was done under terms contract by FIFA and no penalties will be levied on the football organization. While we were not excited about that, it's not the end of the world either," Grose said as reported by ABC's Action News. "These are rooms that are going to be put back out on the marketplace and sold to fans who want to come to Philadelphia." Which cities in the USA are hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches? The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts June 11 with the US hosting the first match on June 12 in Los Angeles and 15 other cities as the host for 77 other matches. The cities in the US which will be hosting the FIFA World Cup, apart from LA, are Atlanta, Dallas, Boston, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle, and San Francisco Bay Area.

<p>FIFA cancelling the reserved room in Philadelphia is nothing more than a standard pratices. The governing body of football had booked nearly 10,000 rooms but has cancelled only 2,000 after getting clarity about requirement as the tournament nears.</p>

Football World Cup 2026 | FIFA cancels thousands of hotel rooms in US host city of Philadelphia

<p>Criton Tornaritis, president of the Cyprus Chess Federation (CCF), has criticised Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fide-candidates-indian-grandmaster-koneru-humpy-withdraws-citing-personal-safety-and-well-being-1774244894966">withdrawing from upcoming FIDE Candidates</a> tournament citing security concerns. Humpy had withdrawn from the tournament, which is scheduled from March 28 to April 7 in Cyprus, because of the host country's proximity to the ongoing war in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the US. Humpy called the decision hard but a necessary one in her social media post. Tornaritis, however, doesn't agree with Humpy's claim to Cyprus being called unsafe and found the Indian grandmaster's claim to be not true.</p><h2>Why Cyprus chess chief isn't happy with Humpy's statement on withdrawing from FIDE Candidates?</h2><p>Taking to X, Tornaritis wrote that he is "sincerely disappointed by Koneru Humpy’s decision to withdraw, citing that Cyprus 'is not safe'."</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tiger-woods-returns-golf-legend-competes-in-tgl-finals-ahead-of-2026-masters-decision-1774364271593">Woods is Back! Golf king competes in TGL Finals ahead of 2026 Masters decision</a></p><p>"The 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament is one of the most important and prestigious chess events in the world. This claim is simply incorrect. Spreading unfounded concerns harms the sport and shows a lack of respect for the organizers and the players who are participating. At the highest level of chess, decisions should be based on calculation and facts—not fear or misinformation. It was a bad move," he added in reponse to Humpy's comment that FIDE should not have chosen Cyprus as host amid the security concern.</p><h2>Why FIDE Candidates event is important?</h2><p>The winner of FIDE Candidates tournament winnner gets to challenge the FIDE World Champion. With Humpy out of contention, R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh will now represent Indian women in the event. The winner of the tournament will challenge China's Ju Wenjun for the women's title.</p><h2>Tornaritis also calls out US grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura as well</h2><p>Tornaritis also called out US grandmaster Nakamura's claim of prolonged power cuts in Cyprus and wrote on X: "I’m genuinely curious where you read that, because it certainly doesn’t reflect the reality in Cyprus. And just to be clear, there are no “electricity cuts across Cyprus” in general. Perhaps there’s been some confusion with another country?"</p>

The winner of FIDE Candidates tournament winnner gets to challenge the FIDE World Champion. With Humpy out of contention, R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh will now represent Indian women in the event. The winner of the tournament will challenge China's Ju Wenjun for the women's title.

Criton Tornaritis, president of the Cyprus Chess Federation (CCF), has criticised Indian grandmaster Koneru Humpy for withdrawing from upcoming FIDE Candidates tournament citing security concerns. Humpy had withdrawn from the tournament, which is scheduled from March 28 to April 7 in Cyprus, because of the host country's proximity to the ongoing war in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the US. Humpy called the decision hard but a necessary one in her social media post. Tornaritis, however, doesn't agree with Humpy's claim to Cyprus being called unsafe and found the Indian grandmaster's claim to be not true. Why Cyprus chess chief isn't happy with Humpy's statement on withdrawing from FIDE Candidates? Taking to X, Tornaritis wrote that he is "sincerely disappointed by Koneru Humpy’s decision to withdraw, citing that Cyprus 'is not safe'." Also Read - Woods is Back! Golf king competes in TGL Finals ahead of 2026 Masters decision "The 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament is one of the most important and prestigious chess events in the world. This claim is simply incorrect. Spreading unfounded concerns harms the sport and shows a lack of respect for the organizers and the players who are participating. At the highest level of chess, decisions should be based on calculation and facts—not fear or misinformation. It was a bad move," he added in reponse to Humpy's comment that FIDE should not have chosen Cyprus as host amid the security concern. Why FIDE Candidates event is important? The winner of FIDE Candidates tournament winnner gets to challenge the FIDE World Champion. With Humpy out of contention, R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh will now represent Indian women in the event. The winner of the tournament will challenge China's Ju Wenjun for the women's title. Tornaritis also calls out US grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura as well Tornaritis also called out US grandmaster Nakamura's claim of prolonged power cuts in Cyprus and wrote on X: "I’m genuinely curious where you read that, because it certainly doesn’t reflect the reality in Cyprus. And just to be clear, there are no “electricity cuts across Cyprus” in general. Perhaps there’s been some confusion with another country?"

<p>The winner of FIDE Candidates tournament winnner gets to challenge the FIDE World Champion. With Humpy out of contention, R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh will now represent Indian women in the event. The winner of the tournament will challenge China's Ju Wenjun for the women's title.</p>

'Spreading unfounded concerns': Cyprus chess chief calls Indian grandmaster Humpy's decision to withdraw from FIDE Candidates 'bad move'

<p>The Billie Jean King Cup previously known as Fed Cup lands in New Delhi from April 7 to 11, but this isn’t just another tennis tournament, it’s a global stage built on equality, identity, and the drive to redefine women’s sport. Last year, India delivered a strong campaign in the Asia/Oceania Group I, registering wins over Thailand, Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, and the Republic of Korea, before advancing to the Playoffs (Group G) despite a narrow defeat to New Zealand.&nbsp;<br>As Delhi hosts the event for the first time since the competition was renamed, India returns with momentum and belief, aiming to build on that success and take the next step towards the world stage; here are five things you need to know about the tournament:</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-tennis-feels-complicated-iga-swaitek-feels-pressure-of-own-success-after-miami-open-exit-1774404568508">'Tennis feels complicated': Swaitek on pressure of success post Miami Open exit</a></p><h2>1. The World Cup of Women’s Tennis</h2><p>Think Davis Cup, but for women. The Billie Jean King Cup is the biggest annual international team event in women’s tennis, featuring 140+ nations. It turns an individual sport into a battle of national pride, every match played for the flag.</p><h2>2. A Legacy That Redefined the Game</h2><p>Named after Billie Jean King, this tournament carries a purpose far bigger than competition. It’s rooted in the fight for equality, equal pay, equal visibility, and equal respect in sport. Every tie played today reflects that legacy, making the event not just about winning, but about what women’s tennis stands for globally.</p><h2>3. A Global Stage with Real Stakes for India</h2><p>The Billie Jean King Cup gives countries a platform to invest in women’s sport, inspire future talent, and assert their identity on the global stage. For India, the spotlight is led by experienced campaigners Ankita Raina, Rutuja Bhosale and Vaishnavi Adkar signalling the rise of a new generation. Building on a strong showing in Bengaluru last year, the team returns with momentum and belief.</p><h2>4. India’s Moment in New Delhi</h2><p>India faces a strong field, with every team bringing its own edge. New Zealand arrives with Grand Slam-winning pedigree in Erin Routliffe, while Korea and Thailand offer depth and consistency across singles and doubles. Emerging sides like Indonesia and Mongolia add an element of unpredictability, making every tie a potential upset. With the event being held in New Delhi for the first time, India will look to make the moment count. This isn’t just going to be about winning, it’s about what the game stands for. A stage where identity, equality, and legacy play out with every point.</p><h2>5. Pyramid Structured Format</h2><p>The Billie Jean King Cup follows a multi-tier, year-round format, structured like a pyramid. Teams begin in Regional Group events, such as Asia/Oceania Group I, competing for progression to the Play-offs and Qualifiers, before reaching the Finals, where the top eight nations battle in a knockout format for the title. Each tie features a mix of singles and doubles matches, placing a premium on teamwork, depth, and strategy as players compete for national pride.</p>

As Delhi hosts the event, April 7-11, for the first time since the competition was renamed, India returns with momentum and belief, aiming to build on that success and take the next step towards the world stage.

The Billie Jean King Cup previously known as Fed Cup lands in New Delhi from April 7 to 11, but this isn’t just another tennis tournament, it’s a global stage built on equality, identity, and the drive to redefine women’s sport. Last year, India delivered a strong campaign in the Asia/Oceania Group I, registering wins over Thailand, Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, and the Republic of Korea, before advancing to the Playoffs (Group G) despite a narrow defeat to New Zealand. As Delhi hosts the event for the first time since the competition was renamed, India returns with momentum and belief, aiming to build on that success and take the next step towards the world stage; here are five things you need to know about the tournament: Also Read - 'Tennis feels complicated': Swaitek on pressure of success post Miami Open exit 1. The World Cup of Women’s Tennis Think Davis Cup, but for women. The Billie Jean King Cup is the biggest annual international team event in women’s tennis, featuring 140+ nations. It turns an individual sport into a battle of national pride, every match played for the flag. 2. A Legacy That Redefined the Game Named after Billie Jean King, this tournament carries a purpose far bigger than competition. It’s rooted in the fight for equality, equal pay, equal visibility, and equal respect in sport. Every tie played today reflects that legacy, making the event not just about winning, but about what women’s tennis stands for globally. 3. A Global Stage with Real Stakes for India The Billie Jean King Cup gives countries a platform to invest in women’s sport, inspire future talent, and assert their identity on the global stage. For India, the spotlight is led by experienced campaigners Ankita Raina, Rutuja Bhosale and Vaishnavi Adkar signalling the rise of a new generation. Building on a strong showing in Bengaluru last year, the team returns with momentum and belief. 4. India’s Moment in New Delhi India faces a strong field, with every team bringing its own edge. New Zealand arrives with Grand Slam-winning pedigree in Erin Routliffe, while Korea and Thailand offer depth and consistency across singles and doubles. Emerging sides like Indonesia and Mongolia add an element of unpredictability, making every tie a potential upset. With the event being held in New Delhi for the first time, India will look to make the moment count. This isn’t just going to be about winning, it’s about what the game stands for. A stage where identity, equality, and legacy play out with every point. 5. Pyramid Structured Format The Billie Jean King Cup follows a multi-tier, year-round format, structured like a pyramid. Teams begin in Regional Group events, such as Asia/Oceania Group I, competing for progression to the Play-offs and Qualifiers, before reaching the Finals, where the top eight nations battle in a knockout format for the title. Each tie features a mix of singles and doubles matches, placing a premium on teamwork, depth, and strategy as players compete for national pride.

<p>As Delhi hosts the event, April 7-11, for the first time since the competition was renamed, India returns with momentum and belief, aiming to build on that success and take the next step towards the world stage.</p>

Billie Jean King Cup - 5 things to know about World Cup of Tennis as Delhi prepares to play host

<p>The Kolkata Knight Riders, in a heartfelt tribute to power coach and former player Andre Russell, have retired jesey no. 12 - donned by Russell during his time at the franchise. The annuncement came on Tuesday (Mar 24) - four days before the IPL 2026 begins on Mar 28. Russell had called his time in IPL ahead of the season and has been retained by the franchise as the league's first power coach. The all-rounder played for KKR from 2014 to 2025 except in 2017 and was part of two title winning campaigns in 2014 and 2024.</p><h2>Why KKR retired Russell's jersey no. 12?</h2><p>The three-time IPL winners decided to retire Andre Russell's jersey as a mark of respect for his services to the franchise over the years. Russell spent 11 seasons at KKR from 2014 to 2025 with an exception fo 2017 when he didn't play IPL. In his career with KKR, Russell scored 2,593 runs in 133 matches at a blistering strike rate of almost 175. He also took 122 of his 123 wickets for the franchise.</p>

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<p>Russell was not a regular in the playing XI when KKR won IPL 2014 with the WI all-rounder playing only two matches, scoring two runs and taking one wicket. In 2024, however, Russell played an important role in KKR winnig the trophy after a decade by scoring 222 runs at a strike rate of 185 as well as taking 19 wickets.</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aditya-birla-group-times-of-india-consortium-acquires-rcb-for-1-8-billion-in-record-deal-most-expensive-franchise-sale-ipl-2026-champions-rr-sold-1774372926113">Aditya Birla Group-led consortium acquires RCB for $1.8bn in record deal</a></p><h2>What is Russell's role at Power Coach in KKR?</h2><p>Known for his hitting prowess, as visible in his strike rate, Russell is IPL's first power coach with not much clear about his responsibilities. A social media post by KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan as the time of announcement, however, did give a glimpse about Russell's role at KKR power coach.</p><p>"The power coach - passing down the wisdom, the muscle and of course the power down to our boys in purple and gold," read the SRK's post at the time of Russell's appointment as KKR's power coach.</p><p>Speaking on the new role, Russell said: "I don't think it has affected my mindset. It is more about coming and giving back to all the guys I have played with and against. I just feel very good about coming back and giving back to the guys."</p>

The three-time IPL winners KKR decided to retire Andre Russell's jersey as a mark of respect for his services to the franchise over the years. Russell spent 11 seasons at KKR from 2014 to 2025 with an exception fo 2017 when he didn't play IPL. Before KKR, he played with Delhi Capital from 2013-14.

The Kolkata Knight Riders, in a heartfelt tribute to power coach and former player Andre Russell, have retired jesey no. 12 - donned by Russell during his time at the franchise. The annuncement came on Tuesday (Mar 24) - four days before the IPL 2026 begins on Mar 28. Russell had called his time in IPL ahead of the season and has been retained by the franchise as the league's first power coach. The all-rounder played for KKR from 2014 to 2025 except in 2017 and was part of two title winning campaigns in 2014 and 2024. Why KKR retired Russell's jersey no. 12? The three-time IPL winners decided to retire Andre Russell's jersey as a mark of respect for his services to the franchise over the years. Russell spent 11 seasons at KKR from 2014 to 2025 with an exception fo 2017 when he didn't play IPL. In his career with KKR, Russell scored 2,593 runs in 133 matches at a blistering strike rate of almost 175. He also took 122 of his 123 wickets for the franchise.

<p>The three-time IPL winners KKR decided to retire Andre Russell's jersey as a mark of respect for his services to the franchise over the years. Russell spent 11 seasons at KKR from 2014 to 2025 with an exception fo 2017 when he didn't play IPL. Before KKR, he played with Delhi Capital from 2013-14.</p>

IPL 2026 | Three-time winners KKR retire Power Coach Russell's jersey in heartfelt tribute - WATCH

<p>Iga Swiatek, world no. 3 and winner of six grand slam titles, is feeling the heat of her own success. After being at the top and become a legend of the game at just 24, the Polish player is finding the sport being 'complicated in head.' The assessent came after her three-set loss in first round of Miami Open - something she's not been too happy about. As a result, Swiatek parted ways with her coach Wim Fissette after 18 months and one Wimbledon title. She, however, admitted, that it will take time for figure out things and go forward.</p><h2>Swaitek admits feeling pressure of own success</h2><p>"This is like the worst nightmare a top tennis player can have, dropping in matches in terms of the level," she said after the loss at the mixed zone while speaking to reporters. "So I need to live through this, go forward, learn, and figure it out."</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/teen-us-boxer-sio-awakens-from-medically-induced-coma-after-being-knocked-out-cold-1774324600565">Teen US boxer awakens from medically induced coma after being knocked out cold</a></p><p>"I think I am a bit confused. There’s no way but forward. I’m gonna try to work hard to get back to that. I have it in me, I just lost it for a second, the game. Tennis feels complicated in my head. I know it’s supposed to be simple. In terms of my mentality and how I feel on the court, it’s going to take a while," revealed the former world no. 1 while acknowledging her shortcomings.</p><h2>Swiatek's tennis record</h2><p>The former world no. 1, who held the position for 125 weeks, won her first grand slam aged 19 when she became victorious at French Open in 2020. She went on to win the Roland Garros title three more time in 2022, 2023, and 2024. In addition to this, she reached the semi-final of Australian Open in 2022 and won the US Open in the same year to cap off a brilliant year. She had success last year as well, when she again reached the Australian Open 2025 semis and won her first Wimbledon title as well.</p>

The former world no. 1, who held the position for 125 weeks, won her first grand slam at French Open in 2020 at age 19. She then won at Roland Garros three consecutive years in 2022, 2023, and 2024. In addtion to that, Swiatek has also won US Open (2022) and Wimbledon (2025) as well.

Iga Swiatek, world no. 3 and winner of six grand slam titles, is feeling the heat of her own success. After being at the top and become a legend of the game at just 24, the Polish player is finding the sport being 'complicated in head.' The assessent came after her three-set loss in first round of Miami Open - something she's not been too happy about. As a result, Swiatek parted ways with her coach Wim Fissette after 18 months and one Wimbledon title. She, however, admitted, that it will take time for figure out things and go forward. Swaitek admits feeling pressure of own success "This is like the worst nightmare a top tennis player can have, dropping in matches in terms of the level," she said after the loss at the mixed zone while speaking to reporters. "So I need to live through this, go forward, learn, and figure it out." Also Read - Teen US boxer awakens from medically induced coma after being knocked out cold "I think I am a bit confused. There’s no way but forward. I’m gonna try to work hard to get back to that. I have it in me, I just lost it for a second, the game. Tennis feels complicated in my head. I know it’s supposed to be simple. In terms of my mentality and how I feel on the court, it’s going to take a while," revealed the former world no. 1 while acknowledging her shortcomings. Swiatek's tennis record The former world no. 1, who held the position for 125 weeks, won her first grand slam aged 19 when she became victorious at French Open in 2020. She went on to win the Roland Garros title three more time in 2022, 2023, and 2024. In addition to this, she reached the semi-final of Australian Open in 2022 and won the US Open in the same year to cap off a brilliant year. She had success last year as well, when she again reached the Australian Open 2025 semis and won her first Wimbledon title as well.

<p>The former world no. 1, who held the position for 125 weeks, won her first grand slam at French Open in 2020 at age 19. She then won at Roland Garros three consecutive years in 2022, 2023, and 2024. In addtion to that, Swiatek has also won US Open (2022) and Wimbledon (2025) as well.</p>

'Tennis feels complicated': Iga Swaitek feels pressure of own success after Miami Open exit

<p>veteran England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow, who was one of the star players under Bazball during the initialy years, has come out speaking against the regime. The statements come after England Cricket Board (ECB) decided to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ecb-decides-to-not-sack-mccullum-after-ashses-debacle-review-and-stokes-f-g-love-it-1774330362059">keep Brendon McCullum and Rob Key in their respective roles</a> of head coach and director after the Ashes debacle review. Bairstow, meanwhile, echoed same views as Liam Livingstone did a few days back - caring for players int he system. Bairstow also feels that there's no care for players who are out of the system. The wicketkeeper-batter, after early exploits under Bazball, has not played a Test since 2024.</p><h2>After Livingstone, Bairstow calls out Bazball regime</h2><p>"You need the care back in the game," Bairstow said as reported by BBC. "It is OK saying people care about things - no they don't. If you are in the system, you are in the system. As soon as you are out of the system, you are out of the system."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ecb-robert-key-hits-back-at-viral-outburst-no-reason-liam-livingstone-england-career-is-over-srh-ipl-2026-livingstone-england-relationship-1774366325616">ECB's Rob Key Hits Back: ‘No reason Liam Livingstone’s England career is over’</a></p><p>The Yorkshire player also pointed out how the players with injuries were not treated properly and invoked premier pacer Mark Wood's example. Notably, Wood was selected in Ashes squad despite being away for the summer with knee injury. The pacer managed to play only one match in Ashes before getting injured again.</p><p>"I feel for people like Woody. I feel massively for him. He bowls at 95mph and is expected to just come in having not come off the back of any overs. There is no wonder he has got injured. He has not been done right in my opinion," Bairstow opined.</p><h2>What next for England?</h2><p>After a detailed review of Ashes Down Under which England lost 1-4, the ECB has decided to keep everyone in their place, ie, McCullum as coach, Stokes as captain, and Key as director. McCullum, however, has been asked to keep in touch with the counties more to better evaulate the deserving players in the country and not just back those who continue to fail.</p>

The Yorkshire player also pointed out how the players with injuries were not treated properly and invoked premier pacer Mark Wood's example. Bairstow, meanwhile, echoed same views as Liam Livingstone did a few days back - caring for players int he system.

veteran England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow, who was one of the star players under Bazball during the initialy years, has come out speaking against the regime. The statements come after England Cricket Board (ECB) decided to keep Brendon McCullum and Rob Key in their respective roles of head coach and director after the Ashes debacle review. Bairstow, meanwhile, echoed same views as Liam Livingstone did a few days back - caring for players int he system. Bairstow also feels that there's no care for players who are out of the system. The wicketkeeper-batter, after early exploits under Bazball, has not played a Test since 2024. After Livingstone, Bairstow calls out Bazball regime "You need the care back in the game," Bairstow said as reported by BBC. "It is OK saying people care about things - no they don't. If you are in the system, you are in the system. As soon as you are out of the system, you are out of the system." Also Read - ECB's Rob Key Hits Back: ‘No reason Liam Livingstone’s England career is over’ The Yorkshire player also pointed out how the players with injuries were not treated properly and invoked premier pacer Mark Wood's example. Notably, Wood was selected in Ashes squad despite being away for the summer with knee injury. The pacer managed to play only one match in Ashes before getting injured again. "I feel for people like Woody. I feel massively for him. He bowls at 95mph and is expected to just come in having not come off the back of any overs. There is no wonder he has got injured. He has not been done right in my opinion," Bairstow opined. What next for England? After a detailed review of Ashes Down Under which England lost 1-4, the ECB has decided to keep everyone in their place, ie, McCullum as coach, Stokes as captain, and Key as director. McCullum, however, has been asked to keep in touch with the counties more to better evaulate the deserving players in the country and not just back those who continue to fail.

<p>The Yorkshire player also pointed out how the players with injuries were not treated properly and invoked premier pacer Mark Wood's example. Bairstow, meanwhile, echoed same views as Liam Livingstone did a few days back - caring for players int he system.</p>

After Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow hits out at Bazball regime for 'not caring' about players

<p>Mohamed Salah will leave Premier League champions Liverpool at the end of the season, the Egypt forward announced on Tuesday as he started a farewell to what the club said were nine "illustrious" years at Anfield. The 33-year-old arrived at Anfield from Roma in 2017 before making 435 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 255 goals to leave him third on the Reds' all-time leading goalscorers chart behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. Salah has also won the Premier League Golden Boot award on four occasions while starring for Liverpool in both their 2019/20 and 2024/25 title triumphs as well as lifting the 2019 Champions League trophy.</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ecb-decides-to-not-sack-mccullum-after-ashses-debacle-review-and-stokes-f-g-love-it-1774330362059">ECB decides to not sack McCullum after Ashses debacle review</a></p><p>His Liverpool honours also include a Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups.</p><p>But the currently injured Salah has scored just five Premier League goals so far this this season, compared with 29 in last term's title-winning campaign.</p><p>And his Anfield future became the subject of intense speculation after a dramatic bust-up with Liverpool manager Arne Slot in December.</p><p>He accused Liverpool of throwing him "under the bus" after he was benched for three games in a row and said he had no relationship with the Dutch boss.</p><h2>‘Unfortunately, the day has come’</h2><p>Salah, in a video on social media featuring highlights of his time with Liverpool, said: "Hello everyone. Unfortunately, the day has come.</p><p>"This is the first part of my farewell. I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.</p><p>"I wanted to start by saying that I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people would become part of my life. Liverpool is not just a football club.</p><p>"It's a passion, it's a history, it's a spirit. I can't explain in words to anyone not of this club."</p><p>Salah, who in common with many Liverpool players and staff was deeply affected by the death of team-mate Diogo Jota in a car crash in July, added: "We celebrated victory, we won the most important trophies and we fought together through the hardest time in our life.</p><p>"I want to thank everyone who was part of this club throughout my time here, especially the team-mates past and present.</p><p>"And to the fans, I don't have enough words. The support you showed me through the best time of my career, and you stood by me in the toughest times. It's something I will never forget and something I will take with me always.</p><p>"Leaving is never easy. You gave me the best time of my life. I will be always one of you. This club will always be my home, to me and to my family.</p><p>"Thank you for everything. Because of all of you, I will never walk alone," insisted Salah in a reference to the Liverpool fans' chant.</p><h2>‘Second to none’</h2><p>Salah's agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, tried to quieten speculation about the future of his client, now a free agent at the end of the season, with an X post that read: "We do not know where Mohamed will play next season. This also means that no one else knows."</p><p>Meanwhile Liverpool defender Andy Robertson, who signed for the club in the same transfer window as Salah in 2017, paid tribute to his team-mate.</p><p>"Mohamed, thank you," the Scotland defender wrote on Instagram. "Nine of the best years of our lives with amazing memories on and off the pitch. Watching you become the best at what you do and become one of the best to ever have worn the Liverpool shirt has been a joy to watch and be part of.</p><p>Robertson added: "You deserve a send-off that reflects your status at LFC –- the greatest. Second to none."</p><p>Liverpool said on their website: "Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season.</p><p>"The forward has reached an agreement with the Reds that will see him close a remarkable nine-year chapter at Anfield."</p><p>Salah was forced off at Anfield last week after scoring in Liverpool's 4-0 victory against Galatasary, which sealed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.</p><p>But injury meant he missed fifth-placed Liverpool's 2-1 loss at Brighton last weekend.</p>

The 33-year-old arrived at Anfield from Roma in 2017 before making 435 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 255 goals to leave him third on the Reds' all-time leading goalscorers chart behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. He also won Premier League Golden Boot award on four occasions.

Mohamed Salah will leave Premier League champions Liverpool at the end of the season, the Egypt forward announced on Tuesday as he started a farewell to what the club said were nine "illustrious" years at Anfield. The 33-year-old arrived at Anfield from Roma in 2017 before making 435 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 255 goals to leave him third on the Reds' all-time leading goalscorers chart behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. Salah has also won the Premier League Golden Boot award on four occasions while starring for Liverpool in both their 2019/20 and 2024/25 title triumphs as well as lifting the 2019 Champions League trophy. Also Read - ECB decides to not sack McCullum after Ashses debacle review His Liverpool honours also include a Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups. But the currently injured Salah has scored just five Premier League goals so far this this season, compared with 29 in last term's title-winning campaign. And his Anfield future became the subject of intense speculation after a dramatic bust-up with Liverpool manager Arne Slot in December. He accused Liverpool of throwing him "under the bus" after he was benched for three games in a row and said he had no relationship with the Dutch boss. ‘Unfortunately, the day has come’ Salah, in a video on social media featuring highlights of his time with Liverpool, said: "Hello everyone. Unfortunately, the day has come. "This is the first part of my farewell. I will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. "I wanted to start by saying that I never imagined how deeply this club, this city, these people would become part of my life. Liverpool is not just a football club. "It's a passion, it's a history, it's a spirit. I can't explain in words to anyone not of this club." Salah, who in common with many Liverpool players and staff was deeply affected by the death of team-mate Diogo Jota in a car crash in July, added: "We celebrated victory, we won the most important trophies and we fought together through the hardest time in our life. "I want to thank everyone who was part of this club throughout my time here, especially the team-mates past and present. "And to the fans, I don't have enough words. The support you showed me through the best time of my career, and you stood by me in the toughest times. It's something I will never forget and something I will take with me always. "Leaving is never easy. You gave me the best time of my life. I will be always one of you. This club will always be my home, to me and to my family. "Thank you for everything. Because of all of you, I will never walk alone," insisted Salah in a reference to the Liverpool fans' chant. ‘Second to none’ Salah's agent, Ramy Abbas Issa, tried to quieten speculation about the future of his client, now a free agent at the end of the season, with an X post that read: "We do not know where Mohamed will play next season. This also means that no one else knows." Meanwhile Liverpool defender Andy Robertson, who signed for the club in the same transfer window as Salah in 2017, paid tribute to his team-mate. "Mohamed, thank you," the Scotland defender wrote on Instagram. "Nine of the best years of our lives with amazing memories on and off the pitch. Watching you become the best at what you do and become one of the best to ever have worn the Liverpool shirt has been a joy to watch and be part of. Robertson added: "You deserve a send-off that reflects your status at LFC –- the greatest. Second to none." Liverpool said on their website: "Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool at the end of the 2025-26 season. "The forward has reached an agreement with the Reds that will see him close a remarkable nine-year chapter at Anfield." Salah was forced off at Anfield last week after scoring in Liverpool's 4-0 victory against Galatasary, which sealed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals. But injury meant he missed fifth-placed Liverpool's 2-1 loss at Brighton last weekend.

<p>The 33-year-old arrived at Anfield from Roma in 2017 before making 435 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 255 goals to leave him third on the Reds' all-time leading goalscorers chart behind only Ian Rush and Roger Hunt. He also won Premier League Golden Boot award on four occasions.</p>

'The day has come': Mohamed Salah announces exit from Liverpool after ongoing season

<p>Aryaman Birla is the new chairman of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise, following its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/aditya-birla-group-times-of-india-consortium-acquires-rcb-for-1-8-billion-in-record-deal-most-expensive-franchise-sale-ipl-2026-champions-rr-sold-1774372926113">record-breaking $1.8 billion sale to Aditya Birla Group-led consortium</a> on Tuesday (Mar 24), making it the most expensive franchise sale in cricket history. But who is Aryaman Birla? And why is his story from the Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) dressing room to RCB’s boardroom the most fascinating in Indian cricket?</p><h2>Who is Aryaman Birla?</h2><p>Aryaman Birla’s story isn’t the next-door one; instead, it's inspiring. Son of Kumar Mangalam Birla, one of the world's wealthiest industrialists, Aryaman had everything available on a silver platter to take over; however, instead of taking the easy route, he decided to follow his passion for playing cricket and moved away from his home in Mumbai to Madhya Pradesh at 17 to explore avenues of his own.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>A talented left-handed batter, Aryaman wanted to make a name for himself without using his famous surname, which he eventually did. After making his Ranji Trophy debut in 2017, the opening batter scored his maiden First-Class hundred, a gritty unbeaten 103 against Bengal at the iconic Eden Gardens in 2018.</p><h3>IPL stint</h3><p>The same year, Rajasthan Royals picked him for the upcoming IPL season, with Aryaman sharing the dressing room with cricket giants, including England greats Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler. He was with the franchise for two seasons (IPL 2018, 2019) but didn’t get a game before taking a sabbatical from the game in late 2019. At 22, Aryaman announced taking an indefinite break from the sport, citing ‘severe anxiety’ related to the game’s pressure.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>This move, however, was widely praised for bringing attention to mental well-being in a sport like cricket, especially in India.</p><h3>Business leader and education&nbsp;</h3><p>Between 2020 and 2025, Aryaman transitioned into the corporate world, even earning himself an MBA degree from the prestigious Harvard Business School. In the meantime, a once-aspiring cricketer took on the leadership roles within the Aditya Birla Group, mainly in Aditya Birla Fashion &amp; Retail and the group's venture capital arm, Aditya Birla Ventures.</p><h3>RCB Chairman</h3><p>A year later, he returned to the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), but this time as the chairman of the RCB franchise.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>After successfully acquiring RCB’s stakes from United Spirits Limited (owned by Diageo, a British company) in collaboration with The Times of India Group, the US-based Bolt Ventures, and the global investment firm Blackstone, Aryaman reflected on this new journey. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>"It is a privilege to come together in this partnership to shape the next phase of growth for RCB. This partnership brings together a deep understanding of sports, media and consumer businesses. Together, we will continue to Play Bold - on the pitch, in the community, and for the fans who make RCB what it is,” RCB’s new chairman, Aryaman, said.&nbsp;</p>

Discover the incredible journey of Aryaman Vikram Birla. From sharing a dugout with Ben Stokes at the Rajasthan Royals to leading a record-breaking $1.8 billion takeover of RCB, find out why the new Chairman is the most fascinating figure in Indian cricket today.

Aryaman Birla is the new chairman of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise, following its record-breaking $1.8 billion sale to Aditya Birla Group-led consortium on Tuesday (Mar 24), making it the most expensive franchise sale in cricket history. But who is Aryaman Birla? And why is his story from the Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) dressing room to RCB’s boardroom the most fascinating in Indian cricket? Who is Aryaman Birla? Aryaman Birla’s story isn’t the next-door one; instead, it's inspiring. Son of Kumar Mangalam Birla, one of the world's wealthiest industrialists, Aryaman had everything available on a silver platter to take over; however, instead of taking the easy route, he decided to follow his passion for playing cricket and moved away from his home in Mumbai to Madhya Pradesh at 17 to explore avenues of his own. A talented left-handed batter, Aryaman wanted to make a name for himself without using his famous surname, which he eventually did. After making his Ranji Trophy debut in 2017, the opening batter scored his maiden First-Class hundred, a gritty unbeaten 103 against Bengal at the iconic Eden Gardens in 2018. IPL stint The same year, Rajasthan Royals picked him for the upcoming IPL season, with Aryaman sharing the dressing room with cricket giants, including England greats Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler. He was with the franchise for two seasons (IPL 2018, 2019) but didn’t get a game before taking a sabbatical from the game in late 2019. At 22, Aryaman announced taking an indefinite break from the sport, citing ‘severe anxiety’ related to the game’s pressure. This move, however, was widely praised for bringing attention to mental well-being in a sport like cricket, especially in India. Business leader and education Between 2020 and 2025, Aryaman transitioned into the corporate world, even earning himself an MBA degree from the prestigious Harvard Business School. In the meantime, a once-aspiring cricketer took on the leadership roles within the Aditya Birla Group, mainly in Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail and the group's venture capital arm, Aditya Birla Ventures. RCB Chairman A year later, he returned to the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), but this time as the chairman of the RCB franchise. After successfully acquiring RCB’s stakes from United Spirits Limited (owned by Diageo, a British company) in collaboration with The Times of India Group, the US-based Bolt Ventures, and the global investment firm Blackstone, Aryaman reflected on this new journey. "It is a privilege to come together in this partnership to shape the next phase of growth for RCB. This partnership brings together a deep understanding of sports, media and consumer businesses. Together, we will continue to Play Bold - on the pitch, in the community, and for the fans who make RCB what it is,” RCB’s new chairman, Aryaman, said.

<p>Discover the incredible journey of Aryaman Vikram Birla. From sharing a dugout with Ben Stokes at the Rajasthan Royals to leading a record-breaking $1.8 billion takeover of RCB, find out why the new Chairman is the most fascinating figure in Indian cricket today.</p>

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