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1st T20I: Sam Curran hat-trick powers England to 11-run DLS victory over Sri Lanka | Cricket News

Sam Curran (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England reinforced their status as strong contenders for the upcoming T20 World Cup after grinding out an 11-run Duckworth-Lewis-Stern victory over Sri Lanka in the opening T20I at Pallekele on Friday.Sam Curran proved the decisive factor, claiming a hat-trick as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 133 in 16.2 […]

Curran takes hat trick in Englands rain-hit T20 win against Sri Lanka

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka (AP) — Fast bowler Sam Curran became the second Englishman to achieve a Twenty20 hat trick as Sri Lanka was beaten by 11 runs in a rain-affected series opener on Friday. Rain allowed only 17 overs to Sri Lanka, which was all out for 133 with four balls unused. England was cruising […]

Harry Brook, Joe Root centuries power England to ODI series win over Sri Lanka

Harry Brook and Joe Root hit contrasting centuries in a 53-run win over Sri Lanka to seal England’s 2-1 one-day international series victory Tuesday. Brook smashed an unbeaten 136 off just 66 balls with nine sixes and 11 fours and Root followed his half-century in the second ODI with 111 off 108 balls as England […]

Babar Azam flops again as BBL nightmare deepens, proving Steve Smith’s call spot on | Cricket News

Babar Azam (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images) Babar Azam’s difficult run in the 2025–26 Big Bash League showed no signs of easing as the Pakistan star endured another low return in Sydney Sixers’ must-win clash against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba on Sunday, January 18. Opening the batting once again alongside Steve Smith, Babar struggled […]

New RR captain incoming? Riyan Parag breaks silence after Sanju Samson’s shocking CSK trade | Cricket News

Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) With Sanju Samson’s stunning trade to Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals suddenly find themselves searching for a new leader. And the name at the top of the list is Riyan Parag, who captained RR in eight matches last season when Samson […]

Sanju Samson on playing with MS Dhoni at CSK: Destiny has brought us to same dressing room

India wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has revealed his old desire of being around legendary MS Dhoni and thanked his destiny for now getting to share the dressing room with him. Samson will be playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026), having been traded from Rajasthan Royals (RR) […]

‘I felt like a champion’: Sanju Samson’s emotional leap into CSK’s iconic yellow after blockbuster IPL trade | Cricket News

Sanju Samson embraces the vibrant yellow of Chennai Super Kings, bursting with elation following a high-profile trade that has set the cricket world abuzz. Leaving Rajasthan Royals behind, he welcomes an exciting new chapter, accompanied by the exit of renowned players Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has finally slipped into the […]

Sanju Samson was emotionally drained, asked to leave RR during IPL 2025: Manoj Badale

Rajasthan Royals (RR) owner Manoj Badale has revealed that Sanju Samson expressed his desire to leave the franchise for the first time midway through IPL 2025. Samson has been traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the upcoming season of the IPL in exchange for all-rounders Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja. The former RR captain […]

Devon Conway released by Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2026 retention

Devon Conway has confirmed his release from the Chennai Super Kings ahead of the IPL 2026 retention, marking the end of his three-season tenure with the team. The decision follows Chennai Super Kings’ disappointing performance in the IPL 2025 season, prompting the franchise to make significant changes to their squad for the next edition. Conway […]

Why Sanju Samson’s IPL trade to Delhi Capitals from Rajasthan Royals collapsed: Report

Sanju Samson’s long-standing association with Rajasthan Royals could be coming to an end, as reports indicate he is considering a move away from the franchise ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season. The wicketkeeper-batter, who joined RR at age 19 in 2013, has played 11 IPL seasons and captained the team in 67 matches. […]