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Ruturaj Gaikwad wants fans to allow youngsters ‘to make mistakes’ after tough start to IPL 2026 campaign

Ruturaj Gaikwad wants fans to allow youngsters ‘to make mistakes’ after tough start to IPL 2026 campaign

Chennai: Ruturaj Gaikwad is taking a patient approach to his leadership as Chennai Super Kings prepare for their first home fixture of IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings. Transitioning into an era without stalwarts like MS Dhoni, the captain is focused on providing a long leash to a squad that featured five franchise debutants in their season opener. Among those newcomers is Kartik Sharma, the record INR 14.20 crore auction signing. However, the newcomers failed to bring success in the opening game against Rajasthan Royals. Nevertheless, the skipper noted that he is not interested in imposing a rigid style of captaincy…
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Ajinkya Rahane decodes reason behind KKR’s defeat to SRH in IPL 2026

Ajinkya Rahane decodes reason behind KKR’s defeat to SRH in IPL 2026

Kolkata: Sunrisers Hyderabad hammered Kolkata Knight Riders, beating them by 65 runs at the iconic Eden Gardens. The hosts didnโ€™t have a concrete bowling plan against Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, who launched an 82-run opening partnership. As they were off to a flying start, captain Ajinkya Rahane introduced both Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy early, but they failed to stop the juggernaut. Not using Anukul Roy in the powerplay also didnโ€™t make sense. He could have been key, but KKR didnโ€™t use him enough. The spinner bowled just two overs, conceding just 16 runs as he finished as the…
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Trump’s fiery warning as Iran’s biggest bridge goes up in flames: ‘Make a deal before it’s too late’

Trump’s fiery warning as Iran’s biggest bridge goes up in flames: ‘Make a deal before it’s too late’

Washington: US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a sharp warning to Iran, threatening it to either strike a deal or face further devastation. He made the remark while claiming that US strikes had destroyed Iranโ€™s biggest bridge.ย  Trump also shared a video showing thick smoke billowing from the structure as it burned, underscoring the intensity of the attacks. โ€œThe biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again โ€” Much more to follow! IT IS TIME FOR IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE, AND THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF WHAT STILL COULD…
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SRH’s all-round brilliance secures 65-run win, KKR need strong tactical introspection after hammering defeat

SRH’s all-round brilliance secures 65-run win, KKR need strong tactical introspection after hammering defeat

Kolkata: Sunrisers Hyderabad picked up a comfortable 65-run win at the iconic Eden Gardens in the IPL 2026. The visitors were off to a cracking start, as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharmaโ€™s blitzkreig set the tone for the day. They stitched an 82-run partnership, with Head smacking 46 and Abhishek adding 48. After they departed, Hyderabad lost a few quick wickets, but Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy kept the scoreboard ticking and helped the team post a healthy total of 226 runs. Last year, Hyderabad didnโ€™t care much about the fall of wickets as they played with the mindset…
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Trump fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi amid backlash over Epstein files handling

Trump fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi amid backlash over Epstein files handling

New Delhi: Donald Trump has dismissed Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, with reports indicating that the president had grown increasingly frustrated with her performance, according to Associated Press. Bondi, a former attorney general of Florida and a longtime Trump ally who was part of his legal team during his first impeachment trial, had served in the role for over a year. She had entered office promising to keep politics out of the Justice Department, but soon initiated investigations into Trumpโ€™s political opponents, drawing criticism and raising concerns that the agency was being used…
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Will win over 170 seats: Shah beams in Bengal

Will win over 170 seats: Shah beams in Bengal

Accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday filed his nomination papers as the partyโ€™s candidate for the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, marking a high-voltage start to his campaign. ย  Adhikari submitted his nomination at the Alipore Survey Building after a massive roadshow that began at Hazra Crossing. The procession, dubbed the โ€˜Vijay Sankalp Sabhaโ€™ (Victory Pledge Rally), saw Shah and Adhikari riding atop a decorated tableau, showering rose petals as they moved through South Kolkata. ย  The rally drew large crowds, with BJP supporters waving saffron flags and raising slogans. However, tensions briefly flared…
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Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from IPL 2026 was ‘unfortunate’, says chairman Arun Dhumal

Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from IPL 2026 was ‘unfortunate’, says chairman Arun Dhumal

Kolkata: The ripples of the Mustafizur Rahman exclusion continue to be felt across the cricketing landscape, three months after the Bangladesh seamer was barred from joining Kolkata Knight Riders. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal recently addressed the situation, marking his first public comments on a controversy that saw a record-breaking contract dissolved due to geopolitical friction. It also aggravated Bangladeshโ€™s decision to opt out of the T20 World Cup 2026. Notably, Mustafizur had secured a cracking deal in December when KKR secured his services for a staggering Rs 9.20 crore. The deal established him as the most expensive player ever from…
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Hundreds or thousands of boots on ground? Inside US plan to seize Iran’s uranium stockpile

Hundreds or thousands of boots on ground? Inside US plan to seize Iran’s uranium stockpile

Washington: Following Iran's decision to reject President Donald Trump's 15-point peace proposal, the United States (US) is reportedly considering a wartime contingency plan to seize the Islamic Republic's uranium. For this, the US military will likely deploy hundreds or even thousands of troops inside Iran. According to a report by the Washington Post, the aim of this mission would be to secure over 1,000 pounds of radioactive material from within Iran. But it will unlikely be a conventional attack, and would require a "large-scale ground-intensive" operation inside the Iranian regime. Quoting two US officials, the report stated that the American…
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Abhishek Sharma becomes second cricketer after David Warner to join legendary club, departs disappointed

Abhishek Sharma becomes second cricketer after David Warner to join legendary club, departs disappointed

Kolkata: Abhishek Sharma played a scintillating knock in the high-voltage clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL 2026 clash at the Eden Gardens. The southpaw smacked 48 runs off 21 balls, giving Hyderabad a strong start and setting the momentum for a big total. During his explosive knock, he struck four sixes, reaching the milestone of 100 sixes for the franchise in IPL history. He eventually took his tally to 101 sixes, placing him second on the list of most sixes for Hyderabad, behind David Warner. Most sixes for SRH in IPL: Meanwhile, Abhishekโ€™s dismissal in the 9th…
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