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Geopolitics

Virat Kohli fires ‘it’s going to get tougher’ warning as RCB gear up for IPL 2026

Times of India – World · India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru kick off their IPL 2026 title defence on March 28 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Virat Kohli, fresh from practice, urged his team to …

Geopolitics

MS Dhoni signs, Sanju Samson refuses — CSK's new star wins hearts with classy gesture

Times of India – World · India

Sanju Samson's humility shone as he joined MS Dhoni at a CSK event, declining to sign a bat until Dhoni encouraged him. Fresh off a T20 World Cup win, Samson e…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill’s World Cup snub ‘will fire him up’, says Pujara

Times of India – World · India

Cheteshwar Pujara believes Shubman Gill's T20 World Cup snub will fuel a stellar IPL 2026, urging him to boost his strike rate. Pujara hails Gujarat Titans' fo…

Geopolitics

'Meet Hardik Pandya, he is going to play very soon': Prediction that proved right

Times of India – World · India

Hardik Pandya once again named domestic legend Wasim Jaffer as his idol at the Naman Awards, recalling their first meeting at an Irfan Pathan dinner in 2014-15…

Geopolitics

'3 ducks ke baad ... bat de de': Abhishek Sharma's message to Shubman Gill

Times of India – World · India

Despite a shaky start with three consecutive ducks at the T20 World Cup 2026, Abhishek Sharma found support from childhood friend Shubman Gill. Sharma humorou…

Geopolitics

Mohsin Naqvi-led PCB under scanner, Kirsten exposes ‘constant outside noise’

Times of India – World · India

Former Pakistan head coach Gary Kirsten cited excessive interference from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the primary reason for his abrupt departure after…

Geopolitics

Clavicular breaks silence as streamer VarisG reveals Miami contract dispute

Times of India – World · India

Braden Clavicular Peters is facing claims that he asked people to sign contracts before joining his livestreams. Streamer VarisG said the situation felt forced…

Geopolitics

'Virat Kohli was a bit cocky': AB de Villiers makes honest admission

Times of India – World · India

As IPL 2026 approaches, AB de Villiers reflected on his early impressions of Virat Kohli. Initially put off by Kohli’s cockiness, De Villiers realised it mirro…

Geopolitics

RCB's strongest XI for IPL 2026: Kohli to open, Padikkal vs Iyer in focus

Times of India – World · India

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained a strong core of 17 players for IPL 2026, entering the season as titleholders for the first time.…

Geopolitics

'I had lost around 7 kg': Shreyas Iyer recalls 'severe' experience before IPL 2026

Times of India – World · India

Batter Shreyas Iyer overcame a severe spleen injury that caused major weight loss, working hard to regain fitness and return to cricket. Now leading Punjab Kin…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: KKR dealt Pathirana blow, availability timeline revealed

Times of India – World · India

Kolkata Knight Riders will be without Matheesha Pathirana for the initial phase of IPL 2026 due to a calf strain and ongoing rehabilitation. Head coach Abhishe…

Geopolitics

Candidates: French GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave doubts R Praggnanandhaa's chances

Times of India – World · India

Maxime Vachier-Lagrave ranked R Praggnanandhaa in B tier for the Candidates, calling it a “hot take” based on recent form. Despite strong 2025 performances, he…

Geopolitics

'Things will be little different for Virat': Kohli warned before IPL 2026

Times of India – World · India

Irfan Pathan feels Virat Kohli’s shift to fewer formats after retiring from Tests could affect his T20 rhythm, especially after breaks. While Kohli remains in …

Geopolitics

Who will fill Andre Russell's void? KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar reveals

Times of India – World · India

Andre Russell's IPL journey with KKR has concluded after he went unsold in the 2026 mini-auction. Head coach Abhishek Nayar expressed confidence in Indian tale…

Geopolitics

Hit for 1st-ball 6, Ravindra Jadeja mocks Yashasvi Jaiswal's ‘no sleep’ claim - Watch

Times of India – World · India

Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show in Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 practice, smashing Ravindra Jadeja for a six off his first ball despite saying he hadn’t slept we…

Geopolitics

'I feel embarrassed': AB de Villiers rips into IPL openers, stat comparison

Times of India – World · India

AB de Villiers expressed frustration with IPL batting comparisons, particularly between middle-order players and openers. He argued that openers have a signifi…

Geopolitics

'CSK don’t benefit from Dhoni': Ex-India teammate's controversial take

Times of India – World · India

Irfan Pathan left MS Dhoni out of his CSK XI for IPL 2026, saying his limited lower-order role doesn’t benefit the team. He suggested Sarfaraz Khan at No. 6 in…

Geopolitics

Sports writer and photographer win Quill awards for work for Guardian Australia

The Guardian – World · Europe

Jonathan Horn scooped best sports feature prize for a series on AFL, while Chris Hopkins won for pictures of a cancer sufferer caring for her son Get our break…

Geopolitics

'Weak link Rahane, costly decisions' could spell disaster for KKR, warns Ex-IPL star

Times of India – World · India

Former CSK batter S Badrinath has expressed significant concerns for KKR ahead of IPL 2026, labeling captain Ajinkya Rahane a "weak link" and questioning the t…

Geopolitics

AB de Villiers reveals ‘naughty’ desire in his, Virat Kohli’s career downfall

Times of India – World · India

For over a decade, Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers were RCB’s heartbeat, yet an IPL trophy eluded them. De Villiers reflected that their shared “naughty” trait,…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: 4 likely overseas playing XI picks for each team

Times of India – World · India

The IPL 2026 season kicks off on March 28, with franchises finalizing their overseas player combinations. Teams are strategically selecting key international t…

Geopolitics

Rajasthan Royals cautioned over Sooryavanshi: Dravid-like mentor key this season

Times of India – World · India

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan urges caution around teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL 2026 hype, acknowledging his potential while highlighti…

Geopolitics

India’s 2027 vision is clear — except when it comes to Virat, Rohit

Times of India – World · India

Despite clear long-term ambitions from coaching and selection staff, uncertainty looms over the ODI futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. While both superst…

Geopolitics

Iran women’s football team feted in Tehran after asylum battle at Asian Cup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran’s national football team returned to their war-torn nation after several of the players sought asylum in Australia.

Geopolitics

'Dilli hai bhai sabki dhadkan': Delhi falls back in love with football after 7 years

Times of India – World · India

It took 2,587 days for top-tier club football to return to Delhi. And then it took a while for the stands to get occupied. But when they did -- for SC Delhi vs…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: Complete list of injured and unavailable players

Times of India – World · India

IPL 2026 faces a challenge with numerous player injuries. Key bowlers like Harshit Rana and Nathan Ellis are out for the season. Sam Curran and Jack Edwards wi…

Geopolitics

Mohsin Naqvi’s PCB termed ‘weak’, accused of ‘kneeling before players’

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan cricket faces renewed criticism after a T20 World Cup exit and ODI series loss. Former opener Ahmed Shehzad alleges the PCB built up a select group of…

Geopolitics

Luka Doncic scores 60 points as Lakers rally to defeat Heat in NBA

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The NBA's leading scorer recorded the second 60-point game of his career as the Lakers take down the Heat in Miami.

Geopolitics

'Doesn’t deserve a place': Shaheen Afridi blasted by former Pakistan captain

Times of India – World · India

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has stated that Shaheen Shah Afridi's current form does not warrant a place in the T20I playing XI. Latif believes Afridi…

Geopolitics

SRH’s IPL 2026 plans shaken as key all-rounder ruled out following Cummins’ injury

Times of India – World · India

Sunrisers Hyderabad faces a blow as Jack Edwards is ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. Australian pacer Nathan Ellis and England all-rounder Sam Curran will …

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: Warning sounded for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for second season blues

Times of India – World · India

Former India pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji expressed surprise at Rajasthan Royals' decision to name Riyan Parag captain for IPL 2026. He called the move a gamble, …

Geopolitics

'Not 20 anymore': Abhishek Sharma told to take more responsibility in IPL

Times of India – World · India

The 25-year-old Abhishek has built a reputation for fast starts at the top of the order with his high-risk approach. However, his starts have not always turned…

Geopolitics

Lockie Ferguson to miss IPL 2026 start, puts family first: 'Help my wife out'

Times of India – World · India

Lockie Ferguson will miss the early IPL 2026 matches for Punjab Kings to spend time with his newborn. He plans to join later. Despite managing workload, he sai…

Geopolitics

'Strength behind my Man's success': Sakshi pens post for Dhoni's father

Times of India – World · India

MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi Dhoni shared a heartfelt post for Pan Singh Dhoni, calling him the "strength behind my Man's success." She praised his inspiring journey…

Geopolitics

Big blow for Rajasthan Royals: Star England cricketer to miss IPL 2026

Times of India – World · India

According to a report by ESPNCricinfo, Curran, who joined Rajasthan Royals (RR) from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a trade that also involved Ravindra Jadeja mo…

Geopolitics

Bayern Munich's Karl and Urbig in latest Germany squad

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Julian Nagelsmann's latest Germany squad includes a host of new names. The 2026 World Cup is less than three months away.

Geopolitics

Bhuvneshwar's lethal yorker rattles Virat Kohli in RCB nets - Watch

Times of India – World · India

A video from the session showed Bhuvneshwar beating Kohli with a yorker that almost hit the stumps. Another clip showed Kohli responding with a six off the sam…

Geopolitics

Nathan Ellis ruled out as CSK suffer massive blow: What next?

Times of India – World · India

Chennai Super Kings have suffered a setback ahead of the new IPL season, with Nathan Ellis ruled out due to injury. His absence weakens their pace attack, alre…

Geopolitics

'I measure people by results,' says LSG owner; fans ask ‘Rahul ke liye ya Pant?'

Times of India – World · India

The post did not mention any individual, but several users linked it to former LSG captain KL Rahul, who is no longer part of the franchise setup, while some l…

Tech & Startups

Should You Hike in Boots or Trail Runners? (2026)

Wired · Global

Lightweight shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your outdoor adventures.

Geopolitics

Nigeria’s Osimhen tried to defy broken arm in Galatasaray loss at Liverpool

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Liverpool came from behind to eliminate Galatasaray from the Champions League but injury for star striker revealed.

Geopolitics

‘Like replacing Virat Kohli’: Riyan Parag on Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals exit

Times of India – World · India

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag acknowledged the immense void left by Sanju Samson's departure, comparing his irreplaceable talent to Virat Kohli's. Para…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: Check out new jerseys of all 10 teams

Times of India – World · India

As the Indian Premier League 2026 season nears, all 10 teams have unveiled jerseys blending performance tech with cultural themes. From Royal Challengers Benga…

Geopolitics

Next Dhoni? No…‘one and only Sanju’: When Gambhir corrected Tharoor

Times of India – World · India

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed immense pride in Sanju Samson's Player of the Tournament performance in India's T20 World Cup triumph. Tharoor recalled an…

Geopolitics

Pakistan's Shehzad compares IPL with PSL, calls it retired cricketers’ league

Times of India – World · India

Ahmed Shehzad criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board after poor results, comparing the Pakistan Super League unfavourably with the Indian Premier League. He sai…

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