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A re-energised Rohit would hope to get back to his menacing best. | Photo Credit: Mumbai Indians Mumbai Indians didn’t win a title in the first five editions of the Indian Premier League. In the next eight seasons, it lifted the trophy five times to establish itself as the most successful franchise in the league’s history.But in the last five editions, MI didn’t even come close to winning the silverware. Mumbai Indians would, however, hope that history repeats itself as it begins its quest to end another title drought.The side reached the playoffs twice in the five-year phase, but ended…

John Buchanan is one of the most successful coaches in international cricket. He presided over Australia’s golden era, guiding the team to two World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007 — both achieved without losing a single match — and overseeing a side that won nearly three-fourths of the Tests it played during his tenure.In this conversation with The Hindu, the 72-year-old reflects on what it takes to build a successful team, revisits some of the memorable battles against India, and shares his insights on the modern game. ExcerptsHow do you assess the current state of Australian cricket?They had a…

This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) rejected all bids for treasury bills offered at auction, as investors demanded yields that were 0.05-0.10% points higher than those seen in previous auctions amid tight liquidity conditions in the banking system, market participants said.This is the second time in over 13 months that the RBI has rejected bids. The last time it had rejected bids for 91-day and 182-day treasury bills during an auction on February 21, 2025.“Tight liquidity in the banking system has prompted investors…

This is the second time the government has retained the inflation target. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The government on Wednesday asked the Reserve Bank to maintain retail inflation at 4 per cent with a margin of 2 per cent on either side for another five years ending March 2031.To control the price rise, the government in 2016 gave a mandate to the RBI to keep the retail inflation at 4% with a margin of 2% on either side for five years ending March 31, 2021. Subsequently, in March 2021, the government maintained the same target. This is the second…

Challenges: Shaw said the enforced break from last year’s IPL helped enhance his mental toughness. | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP From the highest of highs to the lowest of lows, Prithvi Shaw has endured a whirlwind of emotions in his cricketing career. Once touted as the next big thing to emerge from Mumbai’s maidans, Shaw, now 26, seemed set to fulfil his vast promise when he led India to under-19 World Cup glory in 2018 and scored a century on Test debut in the same year. But as his form waned and fitness troubles surfaced, the perception of Shaw…

India is gradually moving out its stranded LPG cargoes from the Strait of ‌Hormuz, with four LPG tankers moved so far–Shivalik, Nanda Devi, Pine Gas, and Jag Vasant. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters India ​has bought its first cargo of Iranian liquefied petroleum ⁠gas in years after the U.S. temporarily removed sanctions on Tehran’s oil and refined fuels, LSG trade flows and three industry sources said.India had ‌shunned energy purchases from Iran in 2019 under pressure from Western sanctions. The tanker was initially bound for ‌China, according to LSEG data.Sanctioned tanker Aurora carrying Iranian ‌LPG ⁠is expected to…

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Lok Sabha during the budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi on March 25, 2026. Photo: Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) emphatically reiterated the Centre’s right to collect cesses and surcharges, saying the Constitution allowed it and the Centre would continue to use this provision. However, she also added that, over the last six years, the government has spent on the States 105% of what it had collected through cesses and surcharges. That is, its spending has exceeded its collections. Parliament Budget Session updates on March 25, 2026She was…

Image used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee slumped 29 paise to close at a record low of 94.05 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) as heavy FII outflows and simmering tensions in West Asia kept investors on the edge.Even a drop in global crude oil prices, weaker greenback, and positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets could not provide any respite to the local unit, forex traders said.At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 93.94 against the U.S. dollar and traded in the range of 93.86-94.08, before settling…

Kolkata Knight Riders are three-time IPL winners. The team faced challenges in the 2025 edition of the franchise, but finished eighth in the points table.The team is owned by actors Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jay Mehta. The franchise’s home ground is the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata and is known for its passionate “Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo” (Perform, Fight, Win) spirit. At the IPL auction held in December 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders made headlines by securing Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for ₹25.20 Cr, making him the most expensive overseas player in IPL history.KKR entered the auction with the league’s largest purse…

File photo of Mumbai Indians team. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Mumbai Indians (MI) is also among the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League. It has appeared in six IPL finals and qualified for the playoff stages 11 times, making them one of the most successful teams in IPL history, especially in the playoffs.For this season, MI made five additions to the squad. The most notable was the return of wicketkeeper batter Quinton de Kock, who was part of the title‑winning campaigns in 2019 and 2020. He comes in alongside four newcomers Danish Malewar, Mohammad Izhar, Atharva Ankolekar…