With key changes and a focus on a balanced squad, can the Rajasthan Royals make a significant impact in the Indian Premier League 2026 season under Riyan Parag's leadership?
A recap of the action of the third week of IPL 2026.
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To say the least, a relatively inexperienced batting line up led by Shubman Gill would be relieved to see the name of James Anderson
England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener
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'We were prepared. Archer and Wood are quick, our guys prepared well, we worked hard in the nets and we got the results.'
England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign
Phil Salt said the convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in their Super Eight clash has given his side 'confidence and momentum' at the right time
In-form Sri Lanka right-hander Kamindu Mendis is another player on the move, with the 26-year-old improving five places to 11th and reaching a new career-high rating after he scored another century in the second Test of his side's recent series with New Zealand.
The England pacer will return to the IPL for the first time since the 2020 season which he played for Rajasthan Royals.
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At Friday's mini-auction for IPL 2023, five-time champions Mumbai Indians are expected to revamp their bowling attack.
SKY celebrated his 33rd birthday, solidifying his status as one of the most prominent players
'Archer brings excitement and an X-factor to the team'
England, the defending champions of the ICC T20 World Cup, have several areas to address if they want to defend their title
Rajasthan Royals received a huge boost with premier all-rounder Ben Stokes on his way to join the team in the United Arab Emirates in the ongoing Indian Premier League.
NZ face WI in virtual knockout, rain threatens to derail England again
Suryakumar Yadav came up with apt answers as elegant as his batting for Mumbai Indians and India.
Cricketers missing from World Cup 2023.
'I will try to tell them to replicate what they did in first-class or club cricket'
Meanwhile, the entire visiting contingent has detected negative for coronavirus in their second PCR COVID-19 test done on Friday.
Pratima is a basketball player who has represented India and Delhi.
Jasprit Bumrah will lead the MI pace attack.
How Rishabh Pant performs as skipper will be watched with interest
England's Jofra Archer and Moeen Ali have been subjected to abuse on social media and Broad said he would be willing to take a stand against it.
Rajasthan Royal Ben Stokes is to completely recover from jet lag after a long journey from New Zealand.
Badale said his franchise approached the auction with a certain aim and largely got what they wanted.
Steve Smith, David Warner, Jofra Archer and Jos Buttler, landed, in Dubai
'We die or we win, it's as simple as that.' 'No one is staying in the middle.' 'I want that commitment from each and everyone of you.'
Jos Buttler said he is looking forward to opening the innings for the Jaipur-based franchise in the tournament but he is open to adjusting his position according to the match situation.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Warner has managed only seven runs against Rajasthan Royals pace spearhead Archer in two matches, and Tendulkar called the England pacer 'a joy to watch'.
Rajasthan Royals will play their first game of IPL 2021 on April 12 against Punjab Kings in Mumbai.
India will welcome back regular skipper Virat Kohli, who missed the last three Tests in Australia to attend the birth of his daughter.
'I think the ECB has been very forward-thinking,' Buttler said, praising the board for recognising the challenges of living in bio-bubbles
Royals core comprises of three Englishmen -- Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer and their Australian skipper Steve Smith.
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While some franchises have said there needs to be a six-day quarantine for them and could see them miss their respective teams' opening games, others have pointed out how they should be excused since it would be simply about moving from one bio-secure bubble (in the UK) to another (in the UAE).
Mumbai get the money-spinning tournament rolling in Chennai on Friday, just four months after claiming their second successive title, with a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by India captain Virat Kohli.
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