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May

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‘Really stuck with me’: Mukul Choudhary opens up on his conversations with Virat Kohli | Cricket

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants’ up-and-coming batter Mukul Choudhary has been one of the most talked-about talents in the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season. With him winning a game for LSG in the season as well, Mukul recently came forward and talked about the conversations that he had with veteran batter Virat Kohli.  Mukul talked about the learnings he got from Virat Kohli and how talking to him helped him further improve his game as well. He revealed how Virat talked to him about how hitting sixes is not a big deal anymore.  "When I spoke to him,…

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23

May

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Why did Rachin Ravindra leave KKR camp before end of IPL 2026 season? New Zealand international reveals | Cricket

New Delhi: Rachin Ravindra left the Kolkata Knight Riders camp to join the New Zealand squad for the upcoming Test assignment against Ireland and England later in June. Notably, the all-rounder didn’t feature in any matches for KKR in IPL 2026, which eventually opened the door to an early departure rather than remaining with the franchise until the end of the tournament. He travelled back to New Zealand to recharge before joining the national squad. "I mean KKR were very welcoming and understanding of the situation. Obviously, the way it was going, I wasn't playing. The decision was spoken to…

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23

May

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LSG vs PBKS Pitch Report: How will surface at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow play? | Cricket

Lucknow: The 68th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 will see Lucknow Super Giants taking on Punjab Kings. The two sides will meet at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on May 23, and with Lucknow Super Giants having already been eliminated from the tournament, they will look to spoil the party for Punjab Kings.  It is interesting to note that Punjab Kings are more or less out of the tournament already; if the side manages to win their clash and Rajasthan Royals lose their next game, only then will the side have any chance to make it…

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23

May

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PBKS receive big boost for IPL 2026 playoffs, another LSG star leaves squad ahead of last league game | Cricket

New Delhi: Punjab Kings have received a major boost to their hopes for the IPL 2026 playoffs as Lucknow Super Giants are set to be without two of their star overseas players for the clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday, May 23. LSG had missed Aiden Markram for their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals, and they are likely to be without Mitchell Marsh for their fixture against the Kings. As per ESPNCricinfo, Marsh has left the LSG squad ahead of their last league stage game. There is no official reason behind it, but the report…

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23

May

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How can PBKS qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs as they face LSG in do-or-die clash? | Cricket

New Delhi: Punjab Kings will have one final chance to bring their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign back on track when they face Lucknow Super Giants in their last league stage match of the tournament. Having started with seven games unbeaten, PBKS now stare down a humiliating exit and don't have their fates in their own hands. PBKS looked like the team to beat, mowing oppositions one after the other and placing themselves as the strongest contenders to win the IPL 2026. However, things have turned south and they have lost all the six matches that they have played since…

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23

May

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‘I won’t drop Venkatesh Iyer for Phil Salt’: Virender Sehwag calls bold change call for RCB ahead of playoffs | Cricket

New Delhi: Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag put his weight behind Venkatesh Iyer after the RCB batter's strong performances in the limited opportunities that he has had in the IPL 2026. Iyer has batted only four times in the 14 matches this season and has mostly been sent SOS calls by the RCB management. It was against the Rajasthan Royals that he came in as an Impact sub after RCB were reeling at 125/7 and needed a strong end. Iyer was the cornerstone as he made 29 from 15 balls to power RCB to 201/8, although his team could not…

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23

May

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George Russell leads Mercedes one-two in Sprint qualifying for Canadian GP in team’s first major update | Cricket

New Delhi: Mercedes driver George Russell bounced back to take the pole position at the Canadian GP Sprint qualifying after pipping teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Russell had seen his teammate win the last three races in a row and had endured an even tougher Miami GP after finishing fourth. But the Brit bounced back strongly to take the pole for the Saturday Sprint after clocking 1:12.965, 0.063 clear of Antonelli. McLaren driver and reigning world champion Lando Norris took third ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri, while Lewis Hamilton, who was on first after…

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23

May

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Heinrich Klaasen creates T20 world record, becomes first-ever player to achieve major milestone in IPL 2026 | Cricket

New Delhi: Former South Africa batter and Sunrisers Hyderabad star Heinrich Klaasen has etched his name into the history books. The hard-hitting middle-order batter achieved a huge milestone during the Indian Premier League 2026, continuing his stellar run in the tournament.  Klaasen has been one of the standout performers for SRH in their IPL 2026 campaign. He has consistently given Sunrisers the much-needed impetus and finish in the second half of the innings, playing a pivotal role in their success so far. The right-handed batter did just that in the clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and created a major…

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23

May

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Virat Kohli shatters major T20 world record despite blip against SRH in Hyderabad | Cricket

New Delhi: Virat Kohli had a bit of an off-day with the bat in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday; however, the batting maestro shattered a major T20 world record despite his blip. Kohli made 15 from 11 balls before Sakib Hussain got him caught at covers. The wicket further dented RCB's hopes of chasing a mammoth 256 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, as they had already lost Venkatesh Iyer too. While the RCB openers fell in the powerplay, they gave the team a flying start in the chase. Iyer, who retained his…

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May

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IPL 2026 updated points table: Top 3 locked in, four-way battle for fourth spot | Cricket

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their final league stage match in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Friday, but could not secure a top-two finish. SRH had put up 255/4 batting first and needed a win of 90 or more runs to go past RCB on the NRR and take the top-two spot. However, their 55-run win kept them in third spot as RCB kept their place and will now play in Qualifier 1 against the Gujarat Titans.  SRH knew they needed a big win to sneak past the defending champions and book their…

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