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May

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Not RCB, GT favourites to win IPL 2026? Fascinating stat favours 2022 champions to bag second crown | Cricket

New Delhi: The top three places in the Indian Premier League 2026 have been confirmed after Sunrisers Hyderabad failed to take the first spot in the points table. RCB topped the league, while SRH finished third. Gujarat Titans are sandwiched between the two as all three teams tally 18 points. However, due to the NRRs, the RCB stay on top, while the Sunrisers end in third place. The fight for one final spot in the playoffs is still on as four teams mathematically stay in the hunt. Rajasthan Royals currently occupy the fourth place as they have 14 points from…

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23

May

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Virat Kohli refuses handshake with Travis Head after on-field exchange in Hyderabad | WATCH | Cricket

New Delhi: Virat Kohli avoided a handshake with Australian cricketer Travis Head after Sunrisers Hyderabad's win over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Friday, May 22. Kohli and Head were involved in an earlier banter, and things escalated after the game as SRH went on to win it at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.  The tensions escalated after the game when players from both teams converged to shake hands. Kohli was leading RCB's team out from the dugout as SRH skipper Pat Cummins took his team to the customary handshakes. The Indian star greeted Cummins…

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22

May

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RCB suffer embarrassing defeat to Hyderabad in IPL 2026, yet seal spot in top two spot alongside GT | Cricket

Hyderabad: In their final league game of the season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered an embarrassing 55-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026. They were schooled with the ball in the first innings and multiple dropped catches only made it worse for the Rajat Patidar-led side. Hyderabad, on the other hand, opted to bat first after winning the toss and from the very first over, they decimated the visitors. Abhishek Sharma once again managed to keep the scoreboard ticking, smacking 56 runs off 22 balls, before Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen took over the business and launched a scathing…

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22

May

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5 ISL clubs write to AIFF over clarity regarding future; show concern, demand answers | Football

New Delhi: A growing standoff between Indian Super League clubs and the All India Football Federation has intensified after the league game of the 2025-26 season. Multiple clubs have publicly warned that their long-term involvement in the competition may be reconsidered if the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the league remains unresolved. Kerala Blasters, Mumbai City FC, Bengaluru FC, Inter Kashi and Sporting Club Delhi were among the teams that released the joint statement through their official social media accounts on Friday, less than 24 hours before the AIFF’s Special General Body Meeting. “With deep concern and disappointment, the clubs of the…

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22

May

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‘Even to be in conversation with Sachin Tendulkar is enough for me’ – Joe Root on breaking Test record | Cricket

New Delhi: Joe Root has reflected on the scale of Sachin Tendulkar’s achievements while continuing his own climb up the all-time Test run charts. The England batter, currently second on the all-time list with 13,943 runs, trails only the Indian great, whose tally of 15,921 remains the benchmark in red-ball cricket. As Root edges closer to the highest echelon of the game’s batting history, comparisons with some of cricket’s most celebrated names have become increasingly common. His consistency across formats and longevity at the top level have already placed him alongside figures such as Brian Lara, Sunil Gavaskar and Jacques…

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22

May

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Ireland announce Test squad vs New Zealand, Paul Stirling, key pacers ruled out | Cricket

Belfast, Northern Ireland: Ireland have named four uncapped young cricketers in their 14-member squad for the historic Test against New Zealand in Belfast. Among the fresh faces are opener Jake Egan and fast bowlers Tom Mayes, Reuben Wilson and Liam McCarthy. While Mayes and McCarthy have already featured for Ireland in white-ball internationals, Egan and Wilson are yet to make their senior international debuts. Both youngsters only stepped into first-class cricket earlier this week during the Emerald Challenge, which is a domestic showcase involving many of Ireland’s leading red-ball players. Meanwhile, Andrew Balbirnie will captain the side for the Stormont…

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22

May

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3 cricketers who can replace Angkrish Raghuvanshi in the playing XI for KKR | Cricket

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the IPL 2026, as India TV confirmed last evening. The 21-year-old fractured a finger on his left hand and is expected to miss at least three months of action. He is Kolkata's leading run-scorer this season, having amassed 422 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 146.52 and his absence is expected to hurt the team in the final league game against Delhi Capitals and also potential playoffs. Notably, Raghuvanshi picked up the injury during the high-voltage match against Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens. During one…

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22

May

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Why neither Jacob Bethell nor Phil Salt playing for RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 | Cricket

Hyderabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will miss the service of both Jacob Bethell and Phil Salt in the blockbuster clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. After Salt suffered an injury earlier in the season, Bethell replaced him in the playing XI, but failed to keep up with the momentum. The 22-year-old played seven games this season, scoring just 96 runs at a strike rate of 124.67. He was expected to be dropped when Salt returns to the playing XI, but ahead of that, the England international hurt his finger and was ruled out of the clash against…

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22

May

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Vijay Shankar retires from Indian cricket, says ‘faced unreal hate and negativity’ | Cricket

Chennai: Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from Indian cricket. It means, that the all-rounder will no longer feature in the IPL or play in Indian domestic cricket. He aims to explore opportunities overseas after more than two decades in the Indian circuit. He confirmed the decision through a detailed statement released on Friday, May 22, explaining that he intends to continue playing cricket outside India in search of greater opportunities. Notably, Shankar’s exit marks the end of a long association with the IPL, where he represented four different franchises over 10 seasons. Across 78 IPL appearances, he scored 1233…

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22

May

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Pakistan announce ODI squad for Australia series; Babar Azam returns, while Mohammad Rizwan dropped | Cricket

New Delhi: Pakistan have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia, starting May 30 in Rawalpindi. The three-match series will mark Babar Azam’s return to the national setup, while Mohammad Rizwan has been left out in one of the most notable selection calls of the year. The changes arrive shortly after Pakistan’s disappointing Test series defeat against Bangladesh, a result that intensified scrutiny around the team’s direction across formats. Rizwan, despite standing out during the Test series, has lost his place following an underwhelming ODI outing in Bangladesh earlier this year, where he managed only 58…

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