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May

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Dharamsala weather: Will rain spoil RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 at HPCA Stadium? | Cricket

New Delhi: Dharamsala weather will be in focus as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday, May 26. With the spot in the final up for grabs, the RCB-GT clash promises to be a nail-biter with several player battles hogging the limelight as subplots of this contest. Virat Kohli vs Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada will be two battles to watch out for, as will be Shubman Gill's face-offs with the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood. GT's middle order will need to match RCB's power-packed middle…

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26

May

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi above MS Dhoni, Andre Russell in major IPL record, eyes all-time feat as playoffs beckon | Cricket

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation has been turning heads with his jaw-dropping batting outings in the Indian Premier League. The 15-year-old has been instrumental in RR's progress to the playoffs, having scored 583 runs and being the team's top run-scorer of the season. Not just the runs, but the way Sooryavanshi scored them makes him an ultra-dangerous batter. Despite being so young in his career, the Southpaw does not hold back from taking risks against top bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada, all of whom he has hit for sixes for fun. The youngster…

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26

May

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Shreyas Iyer’s sister blasts social media abuse on viral clip, says ‘you guys are literally harassing’ | Cricket

New Delhi: Shreyas Iyer's sister, Shresta Iyer, revealed that she has been receiving social media abuse over the video she and her team made after the Punjab Kings shared a washed-out point with the Kolkata Knight Riders, as PBKS have made an unceremonious exit from the Indian Premier League 2026. Shresta alleged that the trollers are 'literally harassing me and my team' for the video she made. Shresta, a professional dancer and choreographer, made two videos to speak on the trolling and abuse she has been receiving after PBKS got knocked out of the tournament despite being unbeaten in the…

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26

May

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Phil Salt injury update: Will star opener play for RCB in Qualifier 1 against GT? Rajat Patidar opens up | Cricket

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru are fretting over Phil Salt's availability for their Qualifier 1 against the Gujarat Titans on May 26, as the opening batter is up against time for the Dharamsala clash. Salt had suffered a finger injury during his team's league stage clash against the Delhi Capitals on April 18 and has not played a single game for the defending champions ever since. Salt headed back home to spend time with his family as his injured finger took its time to heal. RCB played Jacob Bethell in Salt's place; however, the England all-rounder failed to live up…

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25

May

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Sri Lanka announces squads for multi-format series against West Indies, Kusal Mendis handed white-ball captaincy | Cricket

New Delhi: SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) recently came forward and announced their squads for the upcoming multi-format series against the West Indies. It is worth noting that Sri Lanka will take on the Windies across three ODIs and three T20Is and will top it off with a two-game Test series.  The three ODIs will be played between June 3 and 8, with the T20Is slated to be held on June 12, 14, and 15. The two-game Test series will begin on June 25. Sri Lanka will be leaving for the Caribbean on Tuesday, May 26.  For the ODI series, Kusal…

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25

May

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IPL 2026 playoffs: Check the schedule, venues, timings ahead of Qualifier 1 | Cricket

New Delhi: The stage is set for the playoffs of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The four sides have solidified their spot in the knockout rounds of the tournament and will begin the playoffs on May 26. It is worth noting that Qualifier 1 of the competition will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad.  The two sides will meet at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on May 26. Interestingly, Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished in first place in the standings with nine wins and five losses, finishing with 18 points to their name.  Gujarat Titans finished the group…

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25

May

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‘A difficult season’: Former India cricketer weighs in KKR’s IPL 2026 campaign after group stage exit | Cricket

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders were close to reaching the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 playoffs, but their dreams ended on the final day of the group phase. With Rajasthan Royals defeating Mumbai Indians on May 24th, the inaugural champions sealed their fourth-place finish, knocking out both Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in the process.  It is worth noting that Kolkata Knight Riders got off to a horrid start to the IPL season, consecutively losing games and only getting their first point due to rain playing spoilsport. However, the side put forth some good performances in the back end…

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25

May

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Former Australia cricketer slams Delhi Capitals after subpar IPL 2026 campaign | Cricket

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026’s group stage phase has come to an end, the top four sides in Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be playing in the knockout rounds of the tournament.  One of the sides that have been talked about heavily has been Delhi Capitals. In a roller coaster of a season, Delhi Capitals finished their campaign in sixth place and missed out on a place in the playoffs.  Speaking on the side’s performances, former Australia cricketer Aaron Finch came forward and talked about what was the problem with Delhi…

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25

May

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Spain reveals squad for FIFA World Cup 2026; no Real Madrid players selected to go to USA | Football

New Delhi: With the FIFA World Cup 2026 all set to kick off on June 11, 2026, and with the marquee tournament right around the corner, the Spanish FA took centre stage and announced their squad for the event. It is worth noting that Spain is widely considered one of the best sides in world football currently, and having reached the final of the Nations League recently, the side will hope to do well in the World Cup as well.  The side also won the Euros in 2024, and with a strong squad, Spain will back their chances in the…

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25

May

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India women’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur awarded with Padma Shri award from President Murmu: Watch | Cricket

New Delhi: The captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, Harmanpreet Kaur, has been awarded the Padma Shri award, which is India's fourth-highest civilian honour. It is worth noting that the central government had announced a list of 131 awards back on January 26, 2026, which included Harmanpreet Kaur. The veteran batter has been awarded the honour for her excellent contribution towards the development of India women’s cricket team. It is worth noting that Harmanpreet Kaur also led the India women’s side to the ODI World Cup in 2025 as well, where the side defeated South Africa in the final…

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