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Royal Challengers Bengaluru to take on Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL season opener at the Eden Gardens

Like all other teams, the Hyderabad-based franchise will play 14 matches in the league stage—seven at home at the Uppal stadium and seven away

Raju, a native of Kostala village in Wyra mandal, secured the constable job in sports quota in 2009. His sports portfolio includes Kabaddi, Judo and Wrestling and he has represented the police department in annual national and state events and won over 40 medals

Around 450 surveillance cameras were being installed in and outside the stadium including at checkpoints and parking areas. "A Joint Command and Control Room is set up to monitor the surveillance cameras," the commissioner said, adding that anti-sabotage teams would be on the ground until the match is over.

The esteemed all-rounder previously demonstrated exceptional leadership by guiding the India Champions to title victory in the tournament's inaugural edition.

The blockbuster event recorded a 10.8% higher television rating than the India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 held in Ahmedabad, which had 19.5 billion linear viewing minutes, compared to 26.5 billion minutes for the Champions Trophy match.

"We must work on reducing our mistakes while simultaneously creating more opportunities," Faizal told the-aiff.com. "We have a talented group of players, and if we execute our strategies effectively, we can achieve positive results," he added.

Osaka and Samsonova clashed in the second round of a WTA 1000 event during the Sunshine Double, and for the second consecutive year, the former World No. 1 from Japan secured a straight-sets victory, according to the WTA.

An inspirational journey for Gyan Prakash Sharma who interestingly will be competing in the Khelo India Para Games for the first time and that too on a wheelchair on loan from a friend in Uttar Pradesh

On the overall KKR squad building up for the title defence, Varun said that the team looked good and it’s about cracking the code and having the best playing eleven performing consistently

The Indian goalkeeper last played for the national team in the 2018 SAFF Championship in Bangladesh, where he featured in all four matches as part of an U23 squad that finished as runners-up. Interestingly, the final saw India lose to the Maldives, the same team against which Kaith made his comeback.

For Lucknow Super Giants to make a significant impact in the upcoming IPL season starting on March 22, their batting lineup must deliver explosively. Their ability to blend class, power, and precision in any conditions is undeniable.

The Royals, who made it to the 2022 IPL final but fell short against Gujarat Titans before missing out on the playoffs the following season, have consistently been a team that captivates fans.

The Fan Parks will screen live matches, provide music, entertainment, food courts, kids’ play zone, and a virtual batting zone among other things

"Inside the locker room, Kohli once asked Sarfaraz Khan, ‘Sarfu, what’s your shoe size?’ to which Sarfaraz replied, ‘Nine.’ Then he looked at me, and I thought, ‘Oh no, I have to get this right,’ because even if the shoes didn’t fit, I still wanted them,” Nitish said in a chat with Puma podcast.

A few days ago, Charan returned to the hospital to share sweets with the doctors and caregivers who aided in his recovery. “I had lost hope due to the severity of my knee injury and thought my wrestling career was over. Competing with an injury seemed impossible, but the surgery and rehabilitation proved successful,” he says.

The prize money break-up for the players also extends to Arshdeep Singh, Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar, who didn't get to play a single game in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Punjab Kings definitely presents a different and refreshing look this time around with the no-nonsense Ponting guiding the destiny of this franchise and more importantly trying to discover the badly needed winning formula

By all means, it will be a huge challenge for Gujarat, which failed to qualify for the play-offs last season having just won five out of the 14 league games to finish eighth on the points table

Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer, who was bought for Rs 23.75 crores in the mega auction, says playing for KKR feels like representing the entire Bengal region

The young all-rounder Parag will take charge in the opening fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, followed by home encounters against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26 and five-time champions Chennai Super Kings on March 30

"Winning back-to-back ICC titles is a proud moment, reflecting Team India's dedication and excellence on the global stage. This cash award acknowledges the hard work behind the scenes. Our second ICC Trophy in 2025, following the U19 Women's World Cup win, highlights India's strong cricketing ecosystem," said BCCI President Roger Binny.

Martinez netted the second goal in Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the Italian Serie A on Sunday before being substituted in the 91st minute. The AFA has yet to announce a replacement for the 27-year-old. His absence was confirmed just two days after Albiceleste captain Lionel Messi withdrew from the squad due to an adductor strain.

A sea of over 5,000 passionate fans gathered in purple and gold to witness their cricketing heroes up close and also get a glance at the KKR’s three championship trophies and the team's rich legacy