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Just when IPL franchises were beginning to shift focus from the T20 World Cup to pre-season planning, a new challenge has emerged. A headache that is not in their hands. It has nothing to do with injuries or something else. Again, it is geopolitics. No India vs Pakistan conflict issue, but more serious and at a larger level. With tensions escalating in the Middle East and airspace shut across multiple countries, the arrival of overseas players for IPL 2026 is suddenly uncertain. With less than a month remaining for the new IPL season to start, teams have begun preparations, holding pre-season camps. However, there are no signs of overseas players, as the Airspace has been affected as well. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are pressing ahead regardless. Their preparatory camp begins on March 1 at the franchise’s high-performance centre in Chennai. CEO Kasi Viswanathan has confirmed that MS Dhoni will be part of the camp and that all available Indian players are expected to assemble. Around...

Semifinalists from Group 2 of Super 8 are set. A few captaincy and coaching changes will happen after the T20 World Cup 2026 ends. Not Rinku Singh, someone else might be India’s next finisher. CSK is to commence their training for IPL 2026. Jammu and Kashmir have created history. Cricket 12 mins Owner of new team ‘Pindiz’ buys 4-year PSL media rights deal for INR 851 crore Pakistan knocked out New Zealand has qualified for the T20 World Cup semifinal. After Pakistan failed to beat Sri Lanka by 65 runs in Pallekele, the Kiwis will play the first semifinal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The team that finishes first in Group 1 of the Super 8 will face New Zealand. CSK camp starts CSK will commence their pre-season camp from March 1 in Navalur. MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, and Prashant Veer have all landed in Chennai already. Others like Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Sanju Samson, Akeal Hossein, and Matt Henry will join after the T20 Wor...

If you play Fortnite, you know that the game enjoys ending its monthly events with a bang. To cap off its Love and Legends Valentine’s event this February, Epic Games has come up with something new called Fortnite Power Hour. It is a sixty-minute window of pure chaos designed to help players finish their challenges and try out some over-the-top weapons. What is the Fortnite Power Hour? In this one-hour period, the rules of normal Battle Royale are modified considerably. The aim is to speed up and make it more rewarding. Here are its features: The Arc-Lightning Gun Instead of having to search for good weapons from loot chests, players start with a Legendary Arc-Lightning Gun. It does not use bullets like normal guns. It has an energy bar that will be refilled after a few seconds. When fired, it will shoot electricity from the main target to other enemies around it, making it suitable for wiping out multiple enemies with a single shot. ALSO READ Honor of Kings India Release Date ...

Rockstar Games is implementing a total information lockdown to ensure the secrets of Grand Theft Auto VI remain a secret. The company is working hard to ensure no further leaks occur before the game is finally launched. This is not the first time Rockstar Games has dealt with a major security breach; there have been many instances over the years. Currently, Rockstar Games is working with a level of security comparable to that of intelligence agencies. Rockstar Uses ‘Canary Traps’ to Stop GTA 6 Leakers One of the most popular methods that Rockstar is reportedly employing is referred to as a “canary trap.” In simple terms, this means the company shares slightly different versions of information with different employees or partners. If any specific detail appears online, Rockstar can track exactly who received that version of the information. This clever strategy enables the company to easily identify the source of any leak. It serves as a stern warning for any staff members who may ...

Zimbabwe is knocked out, and India vs West Indies will decide the second semifinalist from Group 1. India smashes a few records with the openers firing. Sri Lanka’s reason for exiting the T20 World Cup 2026. Australia made a special request to a retired fast bowler. An IPL teammate battle is brewing in the Ranji Trophy final. Will Indian women cricketers play franchise cricket in Bangladesh? Cricket 27 mins IPL 2026: List of all parties interested in buying RCB India smash records India has claimed a comfortable 72-run victory over Zimbabwe, who’ve been knocked out of the T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue posted 256 on the board, the second-highest total in the tournament’s history. India also became the first team to have 6 batters manage to score 20+ runs at a strike rate of 150+. Read more about it here . Australia’s request to Starc Not once but twice, Australian selectors informally approached Mitchell Starc to reconsider his T20I retirement . The fast b...

Microsoft has announced a new Xbox Free Play Days event, taking place from February 26 to March 1, 2026, offering a great lineup of shooters, strategy games, and co-op mayhem. The big draw for this weekend is the Server Slam for Marathon, which offers early access to one of the biggest releases of March. Xbox Free Play Days 2026 Games Announced Here’s a complete breakdown of what’s available and how to play. Free for Everyone Titles (No Game Pass Required) Two games are completely free to access this weekend without any subscription: Marathon (Server Slam) Marathon is a new extraction shooter being developed by Bungie and set to arrive in March 2026 with a price tag of $39.99. The Server Slam is essentially a massive stress test event that will give players a chance to experience the game’s fundamental gameplay, shooting, and matchmaking functionality. It is worth noting that the Server Slam event will be playable until March 2. The Sinking City Remastered It is an investigativ...

Being the best T20 team ever assembled before the T20 World Cup 2026, India did not imagine that a Super Eight stage game against Zimbabwe would suddenly be a knockout. But that is exactly where they find themselves. A crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad has pushed the defending champions into a corner. Their margin for error is gone. From here on, every game is a must-win. And even two victories may not guarantee passage to the Super 8s if the West Indies manage to beat South Africa earlier on Thursday. However, due to this, the Chepauk crowd will be on the edge of their seats, supporting the Suryakumar Yadav-led side with full zest and excitement. Cricket 31 mins India coach confirms Sanju Samson’s likelihood to play in must-win IND vs ZIM clash Chennai Metro steps in for high-voltage clash With the stakes high and a full house expected at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, the Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has rolled out a fan-friendly initiati...

Pakistan nearly out of T20 World Cup After Sri Lanka lost to New Zealand by 61 runs on Wednesday, the Pakistani side has gotten close to T20 World Cup elimination. With South Africa making the semis already in the Super 8 Group 2, NZ emerged as main contenders. Pakistan should now hope that Kiwis lose their last match, while they have to win theirs. Post that, NRR would also come into play. Sanju Samson likely for ZIM encounter Abhishek Sharma’s waning form has been a major concern for Team India, and with their Super 8 match vs ZIM coming up, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak did admit, they were looking at Sanju Samson as a replacement. He said, “There have been discussions around that (Sanju Samson in the playing XI). We are thinking about making changes for the next match because both openers are left-handed and the number three batter is also left-handed. So we will see because we never decide the team early. But there will be thoughts.“ Rinku Singh joins team The Indian ...

The BGIS 2026 Quarter Finals Day 1 is all set to begin with intense action as 64 qualified teams are ready to start their journey to reach the Semi-Finals. The teams have managed to survive Round 4 and are now entering a more intense and organized phase of the tournament. Here’s everything you need to know about BGIS Quarter Finals Day 1. BGIS 2026 Quarter Finals Day 1 Groups and Teams On Day 1, Group A and Group B will compete. The following teams are competing on day 1: GROUP A – Reckoning Esports, Team Alpha, RedForce Esports, Team Sungodnika, iQOO Team Tamilas, Phoenix Esports, Team Vajra, Team Avanza, Victores Sumus, True Rippers, Sinewy Esports, AURA Esports, Wyld Fangs, Blind Rippers, Autobotz Esports, NAQSH x 4AM Esports GROUP B – Team Doxy, Inimicals Esports, Welt Esports, T7 Esports, Gods For Reason, Ruffians, TENZEN Esports, ORB, MYTH Official, Genesis Esports, Team Altitude, Born From Ashes, Revenant XSpark, 4 Wolf x DOD, 4TR Esports, Windgod Esports Read More about ...

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has written an email to all The Hundred franchises imploring them to pick players in the auction based on merit and not nationality. This comes after reports suggested that franchises linked to the IPL will not be considering Pakistan players while 63 of them (both men and women) have registered for the auction. The ECB has said that a player should not be denied a spot in The Hundred due to his or her nationality. ECB implores The Hundred teams to pick Pakistan players As per Cricbuzz, the ECB sent a mail to all the Hundred franchises a couple of days ago. The mail states that it is within the powers of the board to investigate should it be reported that a player hasn’t been picked owing to his nationality. However, it is pertinent to point out that not a single women cricketer from Pakistan has been a part of The Hundred thus far while only two Pakistan men’s cricketers have been a part of the tournament. “ Player selection must always be ...

India’s got some concerns. From player availability and player usage to role definition. Questions have been raised over Gautam Gambhir’s ways. Dates of the next India vs Pakistan match are out. And venue drama in the T20 World Cup 2026 continues. Cricket 4 mins India qualification scenario: How can Suryakumar Yadav and co qualify for T20 World Cup semi-final? Rinku Singh returns home Rinku Singh has returned home from Chennai before the India vs Zimbabwe match. Reports suggest that Rinku’s father has been undergoing treatment for cancer for almost a year, and his condition has worsened. As of now, it’s uncertain whether Rinku will rejoin the team, and if so, then when. T20 World Cup venue confusion The venue for the first T20 World Cup semifinal has not been confirmed yet. Originally, it was decided that Kolkata would host the game; if Pakistan qualifies, then Colombo will host it. However, another stipulation has been added . If Sri Lanka qualifies and ...