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May

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Why is Jasprit Bumrah not playing vs Rajasthan Royals in MI’s final league game of IPL 2026? | Cricket

New Delhi: The 69th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 sees Mumbai Indians hosting Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The two sides meet on May 24, and while MI have already been eliminated from the tournament, Rajasthan Royals are still in the running, and a win would see them reach the playoffs of the tournament.  With the clash kicking off, Mumbai Indians revealed that they are taking on Rajasthan Royals without the services of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah. With the two sides taking on each other, MI skipper Hardik Pandya came forward and revealed…

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May

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MI vs RR IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Mumbai Indians vs Rajasthan Royals Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Playing XIs | Cricket

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals take on Mumbai Indians in a must-win clash in the Indian Premier League 2026, with the final playoff spot hanging in the balance. Although Mumbai were eliminated from playoff contention early, their final league-stage fixture could prove decisive in shaping the knockout lineup. Despite Punjab Kings beating Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday, Rajasthan remain firmly in the race and still control their own destiny. A victory over Mumbai would secure their place in the playoffs, regardless of the outcome of the later match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals. A loss will eliminate the 2008 champions…

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May

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Rishabh Pant’s captaincy at LSG under ‘consideration for reset’ after horror IPL, confirms franchise director | Cricket

New Delhi: Rishabh Pant's captaincy at the Lucknow Super Giants seems to be under threat as the franchise global director of cricket, Tom Moody, has said that the franchise would need to 'consider a reset' on the leadership. This came after LSG's yet another dismal season in the Indian Premier League. They lost their final match to Punjab Kings, and are staring at the last-place finish in the points table.  LSG have won only four matches this season and have dropped three of their last four matches. They were knocked out before the playoffs last season too, having finished seventh…

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May

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French Open 2026 live streaming details: When and where to watch Roland Garros in India? | Tennis

New Delhi: The main draw of the French Open 2026 kicks off on May 24 as a red-hot Jannik Sinner begins his hunt for a Career Grand Slam. Having famously denied the Musketeers' Cup last time in Paris after losing three championship points to Carlos Alcaraz, the Italian World No.1 is considered an outright favourite for the Roland Garros, especially in the absence of his big rival from Spain. Novak Djokovic stands in the way as do Alexander Zverev, but it would take something extraordinary from anyone to stop Sinner at Roland Garros, the only Major that he has not…

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May

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Riyan Parag, Ravindra Jadeja injury updates: Will RR stars take field for must-win IPL 2026 clash against MI? | Cricket

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals would be hoping to see two of their stars, Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja, back in action as they face Mumbai Indians in a must-win clash at the Wankhede on Sunday, May 23. RR have their IPL 2026 playoff hopes in their own hands as a win would take them to the knockouts, with the battle going down to the final day of the league stage. The Royals missed captain Parag in their previous home win over the Lucknow Super Giants, while Jadeja has been on the sidelines for two games in a row. Yashasvi Jaiswal…

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May

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Mumbai weather report: Will rain play spoilsport in MI vs RR IPL 2026 match at Wankhede? | Cricket

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians will host Rajasthan Royals in what stands as the most crucial match for the IPL 2026 playoffs scenario on Sunday, May 24. MI were among the early teams to have been eliminated from the race for the playoffs; however, their afternoon game against RR is of huge importance in deciding the final place for the knockouts. RR are very much alive and have their fate in their own hands despite Punjab Kings' win over the Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday. A win will take them through to the playoffs, despite whatever Kolkata Knight Riders do in…

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May

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KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar hails Varun Chakravarthy for braving injuries through IPL 2026 | Cricket

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar hailed Varun Chakravarthy's commitment to playing through injuries for the franchise in the Indian Premier League 2026. Varun has been hit with several issues after his hot and cold start to the IPL, but has not dropped his commitment to play in the tournament.  He has been an integral part of KKR's finding a second win in IPL 2026 and keeping their playoff hopes alive ahead of the final day of the league stage. Chakravarthy has taken 10 wickets in as many games and has put up strong performances after enduring…

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May

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Sachin Tendulkar reacts to son Arjun’s performance on maiden IPL 2026 outing for LSG | Cricket

New Delhi: Former cricketer and legend Sachin Tendulkar praised his son Arjun for his impressive performance on Lucknow Super Giants' debut in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Saturday, May 23. Arjun, who was previously part of the Mumbai Indians, made his first appearance for LSG and scalped a wicket against the Punjab Kings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.  Arjun had been warming the bench all this time as LSG's uncapped Indian bowling line-up did wonders. The likes of Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan have been impressive, and Mohammed Shami has aged like a fine wine. But the junior Tendulkar…

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May

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Shreyas Iyer achieves IPL history, becomes first-ever captain to register major milestone after hundred | Cricket

New Delhi: Shreyas Iyer etched his name into the history books as he slammed a masterful century in their do-or-die clash against the Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday, May 23. Needing 197 to keep their playoff hopes alive, Shreyas smashed an unbeaten 101 to take the Kings over the line at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. It was not a piece of cake for the Kings, who came into this game on the back of six straight losses. PBKS had lost opener Priyansh Arya and No.3 Cooper Connolly early in the chase as the thoughts of another defeat loomed…

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May

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MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene shares fitness update on Rohit Sharma ahead of clash vs RR | Cricket

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has dismissed suggestions that Rohit Sharma’s role as an Impact Substitute is linked to lingering fitness concerns. He revealed that the former captain has fully recovered from the hamstring issue that interrupted his IPL 2026 season earlier this year, despite the Indian team naming him with caution for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. Notably, Rohit’s restricted fielding appearances had triggered speculation over whether Mumbai were still managing his physical workload cautiously. The franchise, however, now views the arrangement as a tactical decision connected to team balance rather than injury management. “According…

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