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New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru bank on their explosive batting unit once again as they aim to overpower an inconsistent Lucknow Super Giants and break away from the mid-table congestion in their IPL clash. RCB currently sit third with six points, with four other teams close behind on four points each. They trail table-toppers Rajasthan Royals by two points and are just one behind Punjab Kings. Yet, in truth, no side this season has intimidated bowlers quite like RCB. While Rajasthan’s dominance has revolved around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s aggressive strokeplay and Punjab have leaned on a more measured, calculated approach, RCB…

New Delhi: All-format players are hard to find in today's overcrowded cricket calendar, with a series being around every now and then. India have only a few. Washington Sundar is one of them.  Washington, whose India career began in 2017 and has been interrupted by several injuries, has nonetheless been a consistent presence in the national squad over the past 18 months. "Being an all-format player for the Indian cricket team is a massive blessing. Because we all know the kind of cricket that the Indian team has always played," he told PTI in an interview. "And getting to play…

Bengaluru: Lucknow Super Giants have won and lost two matches in the ongoing IPL 2026 and are currently seventh on the points table. The bowling unit has been their strongest force, with Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav dictating the play, while Digvesh Rathi has been doing well too. Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 15, they will see the return of Mayank Yadav, who will further strengthen the unit. Batting, on the other hand, has disappointed. Mitchell Marsh is yet to find rhythm, while Rishabh Pant has struggled with consistency. Nicholas Pooran, who was demoted to number five in the…

New Delhi: Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic and world champion from Denmark, has announced his retirement from professional badminton at the age of 32, marking an end to a stunning 16-year career. He was troubled with persistent back injuries over the last few months and was last seen in action at the 2025 BWF China Masters. He confirmed the decision today while speaking to Badminton Europe while stating that the recurring back injury prevented him from training and competing at the highest level. "As most people know, I have been struggling with my back for quite some time. After I…