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Delhi weather update: Will rain intervene DC vs CSK IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium?

New Delhi: Delhi weather is in focus as Delhi Capitals host Chennai Super Kings in their 10th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, May 5. The race for the playoffs is now reaching its business end, with every team having only a handful of games at their disposal now.  CSK and DC are a little outside the top four; however, they have a big deficit of points to overcome. CSK and DC both have eight points each from nine games and stand at sixth and seventh place in the tally. As they…

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Ravi Shastri analyses reason behind Jasprit Bumrah’s poor show in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah has clinched just three wickets in the 10 matches he played in the IPL 2026. He has struggled to live up to the potential and that played a vital role in Mumbai’s poor show in the ongoing season. Meanwhile, decoding the reason behind Bumrah’s struggle, former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri analysed that the workload could be a major factor. He highlighted that Bumrah had a busy 12 months, during which India won the Asia Cup and the T20 World Cup. Shastri noted that the cricketer could be mentally tired and that…

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Samson’s masterclass, Kartik’s second fiddle take CSK home on tacky Delhi surface, boosts playoffs hopes

New Delhi: Sanju Samson put up a batting masterclass, while Kartik Sharma played another strong knock as Chennai Super Kings defeated the Delhi Capitals in the 48th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Tuesday, May 5. The Super Kings chased down a middling 156-run target at a tacky Arun Jaitley Stadium to register their fifth win of the tournament, which also boosts their playoff chances. Samson (87 from 52) and Kartik (41 from 31) forged an unbeaten stand of 114 for the third wicket after DC inflicted a couple of early blows to the CSK side. The two…

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How can CSK qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs after big win over DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi?

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings registered their second consecutive win and third in their last four matches after beating Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, May 5. On a tricky Delhi pitch, the Super Kings hunted down a middling 156 in the 18th over by eight wickets with Sanju Samson and Kartik Sharma leading the way.  CSK, who were in big trouble early on after losing three in a row, seem to be very much back in the race for the playoffs. They have now won five in their seven outings and have 10 points to their…

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Will Bengaluru’s M.Chinnaswamy Stadium lose hosting IPL 2026 final? Report makes big claim

New Delhi: Bengaluru's M.Chinnaswamy Stadium is risking of losing the Indian Premier League 2026 final due to the MLA ticketing issue that had recently stirred a controversy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to announce the schedule and venues for the playoffs. As per the traditions, those matches are played at the previous edition's finalists' home.  In this case, the playoffs are set to be played in Punjab and Karnataka, as the Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru were the finalists of the last edition, with RCB winning their maiden title. As per a report…

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Aryna Sabalenka calls for Slams boycott if revenue share does not increase

New Delhi: World No.1 tennis star Aryna Sabalenka has called out that players should boycott Grand Slams if they don't receive a greater share in revenues. Sabalenka were among the top-ranked players - including Jannik Sinner - who issued a statement on Monday expressing "deep disappointment" over the French Open prize money. "I think at some point we will boycott [Slams]" if the players don't get greater revenue shares. "Definitely, when you see the number, and you see the amount the players are receiving… I feel like the show is on us," Sabalenka told the media in Rome today. "I…

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India retain No.1 spot in annual T20I rankings after World Cup win

New Delhi: India have retained their World No.1 spot in the ICC T20I rankings as per the annual update from the International Cricket Council on Tuesday, May 5. The reigning T20 World Champions lead the pack at 275 points, well above the second-placed England, who have 262 points; although India's lead has been trimmed by one point. Australia are third on 258 points, breathing down England's neck, while New Zealand (247) are fourth. The top seven remain unchanged, South Africa (244), Pakistan (240) and the West Indies (233) occupying the other spots. Sri Lanka drop, Bangladesh rise As per the…

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Where is MS Dhoni? Is CSK legend playing in IPL 2026 clash against DC in Delhi?

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni missed out yet again as his team takes on Delhi Capitals in the 48th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Dhoni has been on the sidelines ever since the start of the tournament as he has been nursing a calf injury that he picked up in the lead-up to the IPL. Where is MS Dhoni? Dhoni has not travelled with the CSK squad for their clash in Delhi. He has instead opted to stay in Chennai as he continues his rehab from the calf issue. Recently,…

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Jannik Sinner looks to break Novak Djokovic’s all-time record as World No.1 returns to home Italian Open

New Delhi: Italian World No.1 Jannik Sinner has been on a red-hot winning streak at the ATP Masters 1000 after clinching his fifth straight title at the Madrid Open on May 3. The 24-year-old defeated Alexander Zverev in the final in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, to become the first man in history to clinch five straight ATP 1000 events.  He is now back to his home turf at the Italian Open, where he will look to put his best foot forward once again in what is a dress rehearsal for the upcoming Roland Garros. The Rome event, another ATP 1000…

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Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid Live: When and where to watch UEFA Champions League in India?

London: A place in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 final hangs in the balance as Arsenal prepare to host Atletico Madrid in the decisive second leg of their semi-final clash at the Emirates Stadium. The tie remains finely poised after the opening encounter in Madrid ended on level terms. Both goals in that match came from the penalty spot, with Viktor Gyokeres putting the Gunners ahead before Julian Alvarez restored parity. A late twist saw another spot-kick decision reversed following a VAR intervention, ensuring neither team carried an advantage into the return fixture. For Mikel Arteta’s side, the opportunity is…

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