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Ben Stokes feels he was ‘quite lucky’ to be alive after nasty cheekbone blow

Ben Stokes feels he was ‘quite lucky’ to be alive after nasty cheekbone blow

New Delhi: Ben Stokes said he feels 'quite lucky' to be alive after being hit in the face by a cricket ball, the England captain revealed on Wednesday. Stokes required surgery after fracturing his right cheekbone in a freak accident, along with other facial injuries, while coaching Durhamโ€™s academy players in February. In an in-house interview with the England and Wales Cricket Board, the 34-year-old all-rounder recalled:ย "I copped one straight in the face. Pretty nasty, funnily, probably the best result of a bad situation, to be honest. Just a couple of inches one way or the other, I might not…
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Who is leading LSG as Rishabh Pant is ruled out of second innings of IPL 2026 clash against RCB?

Who is leading LSG as Rishabh Pant is ruled out of second innings of IPL 2026 clash against RCB?

Bengaluru: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant suffered an elbow injury during the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. In the fifth over of the first innings, Pant tried to play it across against Josh Hazlewood, but failed to time it, which went on to smash his elbow. It resulted in the keeper-batter walking out with the physio and only returned after LSG lost their fifth wicket, with Ayush Badoni departing for 38 runs.ย  Pantโ€™s return to the batting didnโ€™t help LSG, though. He departed after scoring one run of six balls as LSGโ€™s batters continue…
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LSG no match to RCB’s all-round show as Bengaluru register comfortable five-wicket win

LSG no match to RCB’s all-round show as Bengaluru register comfortable five-wicket win

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Rishabh Pant-led side showed little intent with the bat and that arguably sealed their fate. Opener Aiden Markram made just 12 runs, while Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran made one each. Towards the back end, Ayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary made 38 and 39 runs, respectively, as LSG posted a modest 146 runs on board. For Bengaluru, Rasikh Salam Dar stole the show, claiming four wickets. Bhuvneshwar Kumar too had a gun day, picking up three wickets, while Krunal Pandya finished with two.…
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Rajat Patidar is a super talent, but no room for India T20I team at the moment, believes Aaron Finch

Rajat Patidar is a super talent, but no room for India T20I team at the moment, believes Aaron Finch

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar has been one of the most consistent performers so far in the IPL 2026. He scored 222 runs in five matches at a whopping strike rate of 213.46 and is also the third-leading run-scorer of the competition. He has been a force to reckon with and with that, there have been talks of him earning a spot in the national team, especially when the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are struggling in the IPL at the moment.ย  T20 World Cup-winning captain Aaron Finch, in the meantime, showered high praise on Patidar,…
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Hero Fiennes Tiffinโ€™s Young Sherlockโ€™ renewed for season 2

Hero Fiennes Tiffinโ€™s Young Sherlockโ€™ renewed for season 2

Following the massive success of its show โ€œYoung Sherlockโ€, Prime Video has officially renewed it for a second season. ย  Directed by Guy Ritchie, the first season premiered on March 4. The show followed 19-year-old defiant Sherlock Holmes, played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin, as he cleared his name after being framed for murder and theft of a stolen artefact. ย  Tiffin is confirmed to reprise his role for Season 2, with Ritchie returning to direct the opening episode. ย  The original star cast, including Donal Finn, Zine Tseng, Joseph Fiennes, Natascha McElhone, and Ravi Aujla, is also expected to return.…
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Will Josh Hazlewood play RCB’s all remaining games in IPL 2026 or manage workload? Pacer shares update

Will Josh Hazlewood play RCB’s all remaining games in IPL 2026 or manage workload? Pacer shares update

Bengaluru: Josh Hazlewood missed the first three games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru before returning to the playing XI against Rajasthan Royals. He produced an impressive show in the match, claiming two wickets, but RCB suffered a six-wicket defeat. He was interestingly dropped in the marquee clash against Mumbai Indians, with Jacob Duffy returning to the scheme of things, but the New Zealand international was immediately dropped for Hazlewood in RCBโ€™s next game against Lucknow. That raised an interesting question on Hazlewoodโ€™s fitness and whether the Australia international needs to manage his workload for the remainder of the IPL. After the…
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Rubel Hossain announces retirement from international cricket

Rubel Hossain announces retirement from international cricket

New Delhi: Bangladesh fast bowler Rubel Hossain on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old walks away as the fifth leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in the ODI format. The speedster made his announcement through a Facebook post. "I am pacer Rubel Hossain. I have played 27 Tests, 104 ODIs and 28 T20Is for Bangladesh," he wrote on his social media. "The national team is my passion. But at some point, I had to leave international cricket. With that in mind, I said goodbye to international cricket. However, I intend to continue playing domestic cricket. Thank you to my…
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5 premium regions where the cityโ€™s rich live

5 premium regions where the cityโ€™s rich live

Chandigarh is a city often compared to the rich and luxury. Also known as Indiaโ€™s most well-planned city, Chandigarh has transformed into a hub of ultra-premium real estate. The city offers something rare in the country, which is low-density luxury living. There are some sectors in Chandigarh, especially the single-digit ones, which have emerged as โ€œbillionaire lanesโ€. These sectors are known for the houses of politicians, bureaucrats and many other high-net-worth people. Some of the prime features of these sectors are:Low-density planning with large plot sizesStrict zoning laws, preserving exclusivityGreen surroundings and clean infrastructureClose proximity to government and cultural hubsHere…
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A large number of women at gathered at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Wednesday and formed a human chain in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill that provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

A large number of women at gathered at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Wednesday and formed a human chain in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill that provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

ย A large number of women at gathered at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Wednesday and formed a human chain in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill that provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies. The function was organized by the Delhi BJP unit and Mahila Morcha to garner support for the Amendment Bill and spread awareness about it. ย  Led by Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, the women took a round of the Connaught Placeโ€™s inner circle as part of a bike rally and took part in a signature campaign…
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Virat Kohli fitness update: RCB talisman opens up on his injury issue after his impact sub role vs LSG

Virat Kohli fitness update: RCB talisman opens up on his injury issue after his impact sub role vs LSG

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman Virat Kohli dropped a major update on his injury and health after his team's win over the Lucknow Super Giants at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, April 15. Kohli played a strong hand in RCB's five-wicket win over LSG as the defending champions chased down 147 with 29 balls to spare. Kohli spoke on his injury after the win, revealing that he had a sore knee in the last game and was under the weather for the previous few days. "Much better than the last game, still not 100%, knee was sore last game,…
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