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Why is Mitchell Starc not playing for DC vs GT in IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi?

Why is Mitchell Starc not playing for DC vs GT in IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi?

New Delhi: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc is yet to join the Delhi Capitals squad for the IPL 2026. He has been out of action since the Big Bash League and thereโ€™s no update on when the cricketer will be joining the squad for the ongoing season. He is reportedly dealing with a shoulder and elbow injury and Cricket Australia is currently monitoring the situation. As per reports, Starc could sit out for three more games before joining the squad. However, the team management is yet to share any update on that. Starcโ€™s absence is not felt, though. Lungi Ngidi has…
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Neeraj Chopra’s next event: Doha Diamond League postponed due to West Asia tension

Neeraj Chopra’s next event: Doha Diamond League postponed due to West Asia tension

New Delhi: World Athletics has delayed the opening of the 2026 Diamond League in Doha. It has been moved away from its original May slot as tensions across West Asia continue to raise safety concerns, despite a ceasefire having been reached between the USA and Iran. The competition is now planned for June 19, though officials have indicated it will go ahead only if the regional situation stabilises. Notably, the shift follows recent security alerts across parts of the Gulf. In Qatar, defence authorities reported intercepting a missile threat shortly before the ceasefire announcement involving the two countries. Even after…
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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: When and where to watch UCL clash live on TV and stream online in India?

Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid: When and where to watch UCL clash live on TV and stream online in India?

Barcelona: The Champions League spotlight returns to the Spotify Camp Nou as Hansi Flickโ€™s rejuvenated Barcelona hosts Atletico Madrid in an all-Spanish quarter-final first leg. Notably, Barca enter the tie as one of the most feared scoring machines. After a staggering 8-3 aggregate demolition of Newcastle in the last round, head coach Hansi Flick has transformed the Catalan giants into a high-pressing, "heavy metal" outfit.ย  They aren't just winning; theyโ€™re overwhelming teams. With Lamine Yamal continuing his ascent toward superstardom and Marcus Rashford finding a second life in Spain, the Blaugrana are currently the bookmakers' favourites to take a lead…
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Iran-US ceasefire: How did Mojtaba Khamenei play a key role in the truce with Trump?

Iran-US ceasefire: How did Mojtaba Khamenei play a key role in the truce with Trump?

Tehran: A stunning threat, a looming deadline, and a last-minute breakthrough โ€” the world watched anxiously as a defiant Iran and the United States stepped back from the brink of a devastating escalation, agreeing to a ceasefire just 90 minutes before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump. At the centre of this dramatic turnaround was Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader and son of Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike at the outset of the conflict on February 28.ย According to the Axios report, Mojtaba played a decisive role in nudging Iranian negotiators towards a deal for…
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Sourav Ganguly backs Mohammed Shami for India return, wants him to bowl ‘at other end of Bumrah’

Sourav Ganguly backs Mohammed Shami for India return, wants him to bowl ‘at other end of Bumrah’

New Delhi: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind Mohammed Shami for an India return, highlighting the strong performances that he has been putting in the Indian Premier League 2026.ย  Shami put up an insane performance in Lucknow Super Giants' clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, taking 2/9 in his four overs. He did not let the batters breathe easy as he kept troubling them throughout his spell. The speedster was impressive in LSG's clash against DC in their opener, taking 1/28 in his four overs. Not only in the IPL, but Shami has also performed extremely well…
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Iran says it will withdraw from ceasefire agreement if Israel continues attacking Lebanon

Iran says it will withdraw from ceasefire agreement if Israel continues attacking Lebanon

Tehran: Hours after the ceasefire was announced, Iran on Wednesday said it will withdraw from the US ceasefire agreement if Israel continues to violate it by attacking Lebanon. A senior official in Iran told Al Jazeera that the country will โ€œpunish Israel in response to the crime it committed in Lebanon and the violation of the ceasefire termsโ€. โ€œThe ceasefire includes the region, and Israel is known for breaking promises and will only be deterred by bulletsโ€, the official said. The statement from Iran comes as the Israeli army launched what it said were 100 airstrikes at multiple locations across…
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‘We could have been smarter in chase’: DC skipper Axar Patel reflects on one-run loss to GT in IPL 2026

‘We could have been smarter in chase’: DC skipper Axar Patel reflects on one-run loss to GT in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel reflected on his team's one-run loss to the Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, April 8. Having come within inches of the 211-run target, GT fell just one run short after getting restricted to 209/8 in Delhi.ย  Miller kept DC's hopes alive David Miller was out there after returning from his retirement hurt. He had suffered injury to his finger while fielding and batting, and went off in the 13th over. He returned and nearly took the Capitals home. DC would have felt they were gone when KL Rahul was…
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Trump backs Israel’s Lebanon operation, says Hezbollah ‘not included’ in Iran ceasefire deal

Trump backs Israel’s Lebanon operation, says Hezbollah ‘not included’ in Iran ceasefire deal

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday voiced support for Israel's ongoing military operations in Lebanon, asserting that Hezbollah "was not included" in the Iran-US ceasefire deal.ย The cones after the Israeli army launched what it said were 100 airstrikes at multiple locations across Lebanon in a span of 10 minutes. Hezbollah not included in deal: Trump Speaking to PBS News, when asked about Lebanon still being targeted despite the ceasefire announcement, Trump said, "Yeah, they were not included in the deal." When pressed on why Israeli military action in Lebanon was excluded from the deal, Trump replied, "Because of Hezbollah.…
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Gujarat Titans pull off thrilling win as KL Rahul, David Miller fail to pull off historic chase in IPL

Gujarat Titans pull off thrilling win as KL Rahul, David Miller fail to pull off historic chase in IPL

New Delhi: Chasing 211 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, KL Rahul brought Delhi Capitals close to pulling off their biggest chase in IPL history. However, after Pathum Nissanka departed for a rapid 41, there was little support from Rahul from the other end. He proved to be a one-man army, but the Indian international departed for 92 runs off 52 balls and with that, Delhiโ€™s hopes seemed to be killed. However, Miller kept the team in the hunt. He had to walk out while batting due to an injury but Rahulโ€™s dismissal brought him back. He played some audacious…
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Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again as Israel ramps up strikes in Lebanon, leaving ceasefire on the brink

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again as Israel ramps up strikes in Lebanon, leaving ceasefire on the brink

Tehran: The two-week ceasefire announced on Tuesday between the United States and Iran has come under strain as Tehran has reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz once more. According to the Iranian state outlet Islamic Republic News Agency, the decision came after Israel escalated its offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. US President Donald Trump clarified that such a move was "not included" in the ceasefire agreement. As reported by IRNA, Iran has stopped the movement of oil tankers in the critical waterway following Israeli strikes which has once again ignited renewed concerns over vital global energy passages. Israeli operations continue…
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