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New Delhi: Pakistan captain Shan Masood believes Babar Azam will deliver with the bat in the opening Test against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on May 8. After an outstanding Pakistan Super League campaign, Babar heads into the red-ball series carrying strong form and renewed confidence. However, it remains to be seen whether the star Pakistan batter can maintain the same momentum in red-ball cricket.  The former Pakistan captain endured a lengthy wait for a Test century, having last reached the landmark in 2022. His recent performances in the PSL, however, have reignited expectations around his role in…

New Delhi: Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was captured smoking an e-cigarette during a team flight. The clip spread rapidly across multiple platforms and appeared to show the veteran leg-spinner attempting to keep the act hidden while travelling alongside teammates. Arshdeep Singh recorded it initially and put it on his Snapchat, which later went viral. Meanwhile, E-cigarettes remain banned in India under existing regulations and it might put Chahal in trouble, especially for smoking during a flight.  The incident has triggered fresh scrutiny around player behaviour during the IPL season, especially with discussions around vaping and smoking involving cricketers already…

Hyderabad: Heinrich Klasen has been a force to reckon with in the ongoing IPL 2026. Previously, he was known for his fearless hitting and blistering strike rate, but this year, the former South Africa international changed his approach and has taken a more measured route this season without losing his impact. His transformation with the bat has played a major role in Sunrisers Hyderabad being at the top of the points table. Across his previous seasons with Hyderabad, Klaasen built a reputation as one of the tournament’s most destructive batters. His strike-rates since arriving at the franchise in 2023 stood…

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants will be hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 50th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides will take on each other at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 7th, with the clash right around the corner, the two sides will look to put in a good showing in the clash.  It is interesting to note while Lucknow Super Giants are struggling to register victories in the tournament, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are well in the running to reach the tournament playoffs.  While Lucknow Super Giants are in last place in…

New Delhi: In a major development, the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) took centre stage and announced a three-game home ODI series against Australia. The two sides will lock horns in late May and early June 2026 and will hope that the series will prove to be good preparation for the ODI World Cup in 2027.  Pakistan will be hosting Australia for a three-game ODI series, with the fixtures slated to be played in Islamabad and Lahore. It is worth noting that Australia will be arriving in Islamabad on May 23. The first ODI of the series will be held on…

New Delhi: The stage is set for the summit clash of the UEFA Champions League. Defending champions PSG will be taking on Arsenal in the final of the tournament at the Puskas Arena in Budapest on May 30. It is worth noting that both Arsenal and PSG put in some brilliant performances to reach the summit clash of the tournament.  PSG got the best of Bayern Munich in the semi-final and Liverpool in the quarter-final to reach the summit clash, and the side will look to defend their title against Arsenal. After the game, PSG manager Luis Enrique came forward…

New Delhi: The stage is set for the 50th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The clash will see Lucknow Super Giants taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 7th. It is worth noting that RCB will be looking to put in a good show as they aim to secure a place in the IPL 2026 playoffs.  On the other hand, Lucknow Giants are more or less out of the running for the playoffs and will be aiming to register a consolation victory. While the side is not officially eliminated, LSG…