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Prasidh’s fiery spell goes in vain as Cooper Connolly writes new chapter in IPL folklore as PBKS beat GT

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Prasidh’s fiery spell goes in vain as Cooper Connolly writes new chapter in IPL folklore as PBKS beat GT

Chandigarh: Chasing 163 runs, Punjab Kings had everything under control. The weather, however, changed and so did Gujarat Titan’s fortune. In the 13th over of the match, the Shubman Gill-led side introduced Prasidh Krishna, who single-handedly brought Gujarat back into the contest, which didn’t look like theirs for the majority of the time. The Karnataka pacer picked three quick wickets of Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis and with that, Gujarat seem to be in control, but the night belonged to Cooper Connolly in the end. The Australia international batted at number three, ahead of captain Shreyas Iyer and…

Will Mayank Yadav play in LSG’s IPL 2026 opener against DC? Head coach Langer reveals

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Will Mayank Yadav play in LSG’s IPL 2026 opener against DC? Head coach Langer reveals

New Delhi: Mayank Yadav's fitness has been a major area of focus for the Lucknow Super Giants as the tearaway fast bowler has been pegged back by injuries in the last couple of seasons. The thunderbolt speedster had taken the cricketing world by storm with his 150 kph deliveries in 2024. However, injuries have plagued his short career as he has played only six matches in total in the two seasons. The speedster underwent surgery for his back injury and worked at the BCCI CoE for rehabilitation. Will Mayank play in LSG's opener? Mayank is fully fit and is set…

Ryan Williams set new record as India beat Hong Kong in final AFC Asian Cup qualifier match

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Ryan Williams set new record as India beat Hong Kong in final AFC Asian Cup qualifier match

Kochi: India signed off from their AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a win, overcoming Hong Kong 2-1 in Kochi. The match belonged to debutant Ryan Williams, who wasted little time in making an impression, finding the net inside four minutes to register the quickest goal ever scored by an Indian in men’s football. Notably, the early breakthrough lifted the tempo, with India’s attacking unit continuing to press forward. Williams, deployed in a prominent role, combined effectively with Manvir Singh, Lallianzuala Chhangte and Liston Colaco to stretch the opposition defence. His goal came from a sharp first-time finish after being…

Shubman Gill decodes reason behind Gujarat Titans’ defeat to Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

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Shubman Gill decodes reason behind Gujarat Titans’ defeat to Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

Chandigarh: Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their opening game of the IPL 2026. Cooper Connolly stole the show in the middle, scoring an unbeaten 72 runs off 44 balls as Punjab chased 163 runs with five balls to spare. Prasidh Krishna made it tough in the end, claiming three quick wickets, but Cooper turned out to be a one-man army, getting the job done for the Punjab. After the game, Gujarat captain Shubman Gill decoded the reason behind the defeat. The 26-year-old analysed that his team were a few runs short and with the continuous drizzle…

Iran threatens attack against Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet from April 1

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Iran threatens attack against Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet from April 1

New Delhi: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning that it will respond to any assassination by targeting companies linked to the United States. In its statement, the IRGC advised employees to leave such workplaces and urged residents within a 1 km radius to move to safer areas. The warning names major global firms including Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Tesla, among others, and states that the directive would take effect from 8:00 PM Tehran time on April 1. "These companies should expect the destruction of their respective units in exchange for each terror act in Iran, starting from 8…

Who is Cooper Connolly? PBKS star produces stellar knock on IPL debut to take team home vs GT

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Who is Cooper Connolly? PBKS star produces stellar knock on IPL debut to take team home vs GT

New Delhi: Cooper Connolly stood tall as Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans in a nerve-wracking contest at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Chasing 163 and with PBKS losing wickets, Connolly produced a stellar unbeaten knock of 72 from 44 balls to take his team to a three-wicket win. PBKS were going well with Connolly and Prabhsimran Singh putting up 76 runs for the second wicket. However, the Kings lost their way from 83/1; they went down to 118/6 and were in choppy waters with wickets falling all around. However, the young all-rounder Connolly stood tall…

Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Russian envoy reveals Iranian Supreme Leader’s whereabouts

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Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Russian envoy reveals Iranian Supreme Leader’s whereabouts

New Delhi: As the war involving the US, Israel and Iran enters its second month, the world has yet to see Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in public. Mojtaba Khamenei has issued several statements and remarks, including warning to the US amif the conflict, the leader has been absent from the public and has not made any appearance so far. Russian envoy on Mojtaba Khamenei's location Amid speculation that he may be in Russia receiving treatment for injuries sustained during joint US Israel strikes, Moscow’s envoy has said that he remains in Iran. Speaking to local media, Russia’s ambassador to…

Actor Sanjay Mishra to star in ‘Arjun Bewakoof’

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Actor Sanjay Mishra to star in ‘Arjun Bewakoof’

Bollywood actor Sanjay Mishra is set to star in the neo-noir dark comedy Arjun Bewakoof. Backed by 8th Pillar Motion Pictures, the film also features Rajesh Tailang and Dolly Singh. It marks Mishra’s reunion with director Smita Singh and writer Anand Raaj, following their earlier collaboration on Andaman. Sharing insights about his role, Mishra described his character as eccentric and driven by revenge. “I play an ‘atrangi’ character, who enjoys revenge. It’s layered, unexpected and has a very different energy to it, something I’ve truly enjoyed exploring as an actor,” he said in a statement. Also read: Disappearing for…

Roberto de Zerbi appointed as Tottenham Hotspur coach, has only seven games to save Spurs from relegation

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Roberto de Zerbi appointed as Tottenham Hotspur coach, has only seven games to save Spurs from relegation

London: Tottenham Hotspur have roped in former Brighton coach Roberto de Zerbi on a lengthy contract. The English giants are currently struggling to find any sort of momentum, fighting to stay in the Premier League. He takes over with only seven matches left and the team sitting just above the relegation places. Notably, he replaced Igor Tudor, who failed to bring any stability during his short spell in charge. Meanwhile, this season has been unsettled from the start. Tudor’s exit came not long after Nuno Espirito Santo left in February, leaving the squad to adjust to yet another voice during…

Foreign journalist abducted in Iraq; security forces launch search operation

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Foreign journalist abducted in Iraq; security forces launch search operation

Baghdad: Iraq’s Interior Ministry has confirmed that a foreign journalist has been kidnapped, prompting an urgent security response across the country. Officials have not released the identity or nationality of the journalist and details surrounding the incident remain limited. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, security forces have begun a coordinated operation to locate the kidnappers and secure the journalist’s release. Authorities said they tracked a vehicle believed to be linked to the abduction, which later overturned while attempting to escape. During the operation, one suspect was taken into custody and a vehicle allegedly used in the kidnapping was…