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May

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RCB’s star opener ruled out of IPL 2026, franchise confirmed ahead of Qualifier 1 vs GT | Cricket

Bengaluru: England opener Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2026. Royal Challengers Bengaluru confirmed the development on their social media, confirming that the 22-year-old has hurt his ring finger during the match against Punjab Kings and will now head back to England for further evaluation.  Meanwhile, because of the injury, Bethell didn’t play Bengaluru’s last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He otherwise had an extremely difficult season with the bat for RCB, scoring only 96 runs in seven matches. The Barbados-born was sensational for England in the T20 World Cup 2026, which resulted in enormous…

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23

May

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Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart live: When and where to watch DFB Pokal final on TV and stream online in India? | Football

Berlin: The stage is set for the summit clash of the DFB Pokal, the domestic league cup of Germany. The final sees league champions Bayern Munich taking on VFB Stuttgart at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on May 23rd. It is worth noting that Bayern Munich are the heavy favourites coming into the clash, and the side will hope to top off the season with a win.  Notably, VFB Stuttgart finished the Bundesliga in fourth place and has qualified for the Champions League next season. The side could end up giving Bayern Munich a fight, and it could be interesting to…

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23

May

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Arshdeep Singh flops again in PBKS’ must-win game vs LSG, extends lead in unwanted list | Cricket

Lucknow: In Punjab Kings’ must-win game against Lucknow Super Giants, pacer Arshdeep Singh endured one of the most expensive spells of his IPL career. Expected to spearhead the attack in such a high-voltage encounter, the left-arm pacer found himself under sustained assault from the LSG batting lineup.  In three overs, the 27-year-old leaked 52 runs, finishing with an economy rate of 17.30. The spell also pushed him into an unwanted statistical category for Punjab Kings bowlers in IPL history. PBKS bowlers conceding 50-plus runs most times: 7 – Arshdeep Singh 4 – Sam Curran3 – Kagiso Rabada3 – Mohammed Shami3…

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23

May

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Shreyas Iyer leads by example as Punjab thump Lucknow to remain alive in IPL 2026 playoffs race | Cricket

Lucknow: After suffering six consecutive defeats, Punjab Kings returned to winning ways in the clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana. Their back was against the wall and they needed something extraordinary to turn the tables. On such an occasion, captain Shreyas Iyer stepped up and played a scintillating knock. He led by example and handed the team a crucial seven-wicket win to keep the team alive in the IPL 2026 playoffs race. Batting first, Lucknow had a decent start with Josh Inglis playing a vital role. Thy lost two early wickets of Arshin Kulkarni and Nicholas Pooran, but…

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23

May

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‘Age hasn’t come into it’: Trevor Penney hails Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for exceptional IPL 2026 season | Cricket

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals are all set to take on Mumbai Indians in a must-win clash in the 69th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The side will play at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on May 24, and with the clash right around the corner, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been at the forefront of the side’s brilliance.  Coming into the side as a 14-year-old, Vaibhav left a mark quite early in the IPL 2025 season, and he has continued the spree in the ongoing season as well. The youngster has been exceptional and is one of…

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23

May

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Delhi HC clears Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games trials after WFI initially denied | Other

New Delhi: India wrestler Vinesh Phogat has received a major legal boost ahead of the Asian Games selection process after the Delhi High Court ruled in her favour and directed that she be allowed to participate in the upcoming trials later this month. The decision came from a division bench led by Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia, which examined the Wrestling Federation of India’s selection framework and raised serious concerns about the way returning athletes are treated under the current rules. The court found that the existing policy failed to account for competitors resuming their careers…

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23

May

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MI announce replacements for Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa ahead of final clash of the season | Cricket

New Delhi: Five-time IPL (Indian Premier League) champions Mumbai Indians have come forward and announced the replacement signings of the injured duo of Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa. The side announced the signing of Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as the replacements ahead of their final game of the season.  Mahipal Lomror comes into the side with a wealth of experience. The star from Rajasthan featured in the IPL from 2018 to 2024. He has amassed 527 runs to his name in the IPL and has taken one wicket to his name as well. He will be joining…

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23

May

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‘We are hungry’ – Smriti Mandhana determined for T20 World Cup 2026 success in England | Cricket

New Delhi: The Indian team have left for England for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup. Defining all the odds, the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side won the ODI World Cup at home in November and that should give the team plenty of confidence. A series win over Australia should only add to the momentum ahead of another major assignment.  Before flying out, senior batter Smriti Mandhana believes the current group has developed a stronger competitive edge and a deeper sense of purpose before the tournament begins next month. "For sure, we would like to continue the good form which we've had,…

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23

May

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Rajasthan Royals sign Punjab’s spinner as replacement for injured Ravi Singh | Cricket

New Delhi: In a major development for Rajasthan Royals, the side has come forward and announced the signing of Punjab’s all-rounder Emanjot Chahal as a replacement signing for Ravi Singh. It is worth noting that Ravi Singh has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.  He has only featured in one game for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2026 when the side took on Delhi Capitals on May 17. As for Emanjot, the all-rounder is from Patiala, born in 2004. He has featured for Punjab across three first-class matches so far.  In the three matches, Emanjot has taken 11…

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May

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LSG vs PBKS LIVE cricket score: Punjab Kings hold onto dear life, opt to bowl in must-win clash | Cricket

Lucknow: Punjab Kings will take on Lucknow Super Giants in the 68th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides will meet at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. It is worth noting that Lucknow Super Giants are sitting in 10th place in the standings and have already been eliminated from the tournament. They will be playing for pride and would hope to spoil the party for Punjab Kings. The side will be coming into the clash on the back of a loss against Rajasthan Royals, and the side would hope for a good showing against Punjab…

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