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Saurabh Kumar

Saurabh Kumar

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Saurabh Kumar is an Assistant Editor at India Today Digital Group. A football fan who lives the game in its true spirit and an epicure who travels only to eat. Cricket used to be his first love, but he retired as a cricket fan the day Sourav Ganguly bid adieu as a player. He bleeds red for Manchester United, blue for the Indian National Cricket Team, and is a diehard Deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft fan.

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IPL 2026

Criticised, trolled, not fully fit: Riyan still dares to chase Warne's RR legacy

IPL 2026: Heavily criticised for both his on-field and off-field decisions, Riyan Parag battled injury to lead Rajasthan Royals into the playoffs. Now, he has the chance to match Shane Warne's legacy by becoming the first RR captain since 2008 to lift the IPL trophy and deliver Rajasthan's second title in franchise history.

Riyan Parag

IPL 2026

Punjab Kings battle chaos and pressure with playoff hopes on the line vs LSG

LSG vs PBKS, Preview: Punjab Kings head into a must-win clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday, hoping to stop a six-match losing streak that has pushed their playoff hopes to the brink. While PBKS still have an outside chance of qualifying, LSG, already out of contention, will look to end their season on a high note at home.

Nicholas Pooran

IPL 2026

Why Bhuvneshwar Kumar is right to ignore India comeback hysteria

IPL 2026, RCB vs KKR: Bhuvneshwar Kumar's superb IPL season has naturally revived India comeback talk, but the veteran pacer is right to stay away from the noise and focus on bowling well, staying fit and enjoying his cricket without added pressure.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

IPL 2026

MI vs CSK: Will MS Dhoni spice up strange IPL El Clasico of fallen giants?

IPL 2026, MI vs CSK: Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings face off in IPL 2026's first El Clasico on Thursday, but this time the contest carries a different edge, with both five-time champions still searching for consistency. The spotlight, as ever, is on MS Dhoni, who is on the verge of a return after a calf strain, while Rohit Sharma is also pushing to come back from a hamstring injury.

MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma

IPL 2026

IPL 2026 Play of the Day: How Angkrish's calls hurt KKR

IPL 2026, KKR vs SRH: Kolkata Knight Riders' chase unraveled after a pair of costly misjudgments, as lapses in running between the wickets brought about their undoing with Cameron Green and Angkrish Raghuvanshi falling to avoidable run-outs that stalled the innings and handed the game firmly to Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh

IPL 2026

IPL: Do Delhi Capitals have what it takes to end their title drought?

IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals preview: Among the three teams still chasing a first IPL title, Delhi Capitals appear better equipped than ever, with a well-rounded squad that blends international experience and domestic depth. Yet, their familiar struggles with inconsistency and injuries could once again define how far they go.

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IPL 2026

IPL 2026: New season, 10 Indian captains, but the old Dhoni question remains

IPL 2026 arrives with ten Indian captains, fresh narratives, and a league in transition, but amid the churn, familiar questions endure. As teams reshape identities and chase glory, the spotlight still lingers on the old guard, and on whether this season marks the final chapter for one of the game's greatest icons.

MS Dhoni

T20 World Cup final

Three-time world champions, are India the greatest T20I side ever?

T20 World Cup final: No men's team had successfully defended the T20 World Cup before this. India are now the only side to win three T20 World Cup titles, defend the trophy, and lift it on home soil. With achievements that no other team in the format can match, are India now staking its claim as the greatest T20I side ever?

Indian cricket team

T20 World Cup Final

A T20 World Cup of redemption: Can Sanju Samson complete his dream?

T20 World Cup Final: Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup has turned into a redemption story, his resurgence mirroring India's run to the final. After two match-winning knocks, one last chapter awaits in Ahmedabad, where he stands one innings away from helping India defend their title.

Sanju Samson
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