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21

May

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Why can’t Angkrish Raghuvanshi play KKR’s final league game against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026?

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders will be without young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi for their final league-stage fixture against Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens on Sunday, May 24. The 21-year-old sustained a concussion late during the first innings of KKR’s last outing against Mumbai Indians and was subsequently ruled out of the contest. Tejasvi Dahiya came in as his concussion replacement during the match. With Raghuvanshi unavailable, KKR promoted Manish Pandey to number three in the chase. The experienced batter responded with a composed 45 off 33 deliveries, playing a key role in the side’s four-wicket victory. Meanwhile, Raghuvanshi has been one…

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21

May

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New all-time record set in IPL following KKR’s win over Mumbai at Eden Gardens

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders’ four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens has not only kept their playoff hopes alive but also pushed IPL 2026 into record territory for successful run chases in the history of the competition. Teams batting second have now registered 42 victories across 65 matches so far, setting a new benchmark for a single IPL edition. That figure surpasses the previous high of 41 set in IPL 2016.  Historically, only two other seasons have crossed the 40-win mark for teams batting second. The list features IPL 2011 with 40 and IPL 2016 with 41.  Meanwhile, the…

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21

May

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Rohit Sharma’s ODI future is not secured as BCCI worried about his fitness status

New Delhi: Even though former India captain Rohit Sharma is picked for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, his fitness remains a major concern. The 39-year-old has been added to the subject of fitness as the BCCI isn’t entirely sure about his status. He missed a major chunk of the IPL 2026 season after being ruled out with a hamstring injury, and even upon returning to the playing XI, the cricketer hasn’t spent enough time fielding.  Against KKR in the last evening, Rohit was once again subbed out, with Allah Ghazanfar replacing him as the Impact Player. Hence, BCCI…

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21

May

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Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir granted UK visa, eligible to play IPL next year

New Delhi: Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir could now feature in the IPL auction after acquiring British citizenship. The left-arm pacer stepped away from international cricket for the second time following the 2024 T20 World Cup. He had previously disclosed that he was pursuing a UK passport through his wife, Narjis Khan, who is a British citizen. That process has now reportedly been completed. Speculation around Amir’s IPL eligibility intensified after he reshared an Instagram story referencing his updated nationality status. The development is significant because overseas players registered under countries other than Pakistan remain eligible for the IPL player…

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21

May

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Peak Pakistan moment: Deepak Chahar, Robin Minz stare at each other as catch goes begging vs KKR | WATCH

Kolkata: Mumbai Indians’ Deepak Chahar and Robin Minz recreated a famous moment during their high-voltage clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Eden Gardens. Notably, in the 10th over of the game, when the hosts were under enormous pressure, Mumbai had the opportunity to dismiss Rovman Powell with a simple catch in the deep square leg. Even though none of their cricketers was stationed in that position, both Chahar and Minz covered the necessary distance to complete the catch.  However, what followed stunned Mumbai. Neither player took charge of the catch and the confusion between the two resulted in…

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21

May

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Unai Emery lifts his 5th Europa League title as Aston Villa decimate Freiburg in final

Istanbul: Aston Villa completed one of the most memorable nights in the club’s modern history by defeating SC Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul. With that, the England club ended a 30-year wait for silverware and collected their first major European trophy since 1982. The triumph marked another landmark achievement for manager Unai Emery, whose remarkable record in the competition continued with a fifth Europa League title.  Notably, Villa controlled the final from the outset and nearly struck within minutes when Morgan Rogers forced a save from Noah Atubolu. The breakthrough eventually arrived shortly before half-time through…

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20

May

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Why is Matheesha Pathirana not playing vs Mumbai Indians in KKR’s must-win clash in IPL 2026?

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders are without Matheesha Pathirana for their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians. The Sri Lankan fast bowler, who made his debut for KKR against Gujarat Titans, walked off after bowling only eight deliveries following discomfort in his calf. The same injury had troubled him during the T20 World Cup 2026. As a result, Pathirana is unavailable for the match against Mumbai, with Rovman Powell coming into the side as his replacement. KKR, however, received a boost with Varun Chakaravarthy returning to the XI after missing the previous games against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.…

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20

May

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KKR remain alive in IPL playoffs race with typical win over Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens

Kolkata: During their most successful years, Kolkata Knight Riders often relied on a simple but effective approach. Their spinners would control the game in the middle overs before a top-order batter, frequently Gautam Gambhir, guided the chase with controlled aggression at a strike rate around 130-140. After enduring a winless start in their first six matches of IPL 2026, KKR appear to have rediscovered that winning template. Facing Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens, the hosts once again strangled the opposition with disciplined bowling, restricting Hardik Pandya’s side to 147 in the first innings. They lost four wickets in the powerplay…

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20

May

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Djokovic, Sabalenka among others plan to stage protest ahead of French Open over prize money structure

Paris: A growing dispute over prize-money allocation at the French Open is set to spill into public view during Roland Garros, with several leading tennis players preparing a coordinated media protest ahead of the tournament. According to reports from French outlet L’Equipe, a number of top players intend to sharply reduce the length of their press conferences during Friday’s official media day. The move is being viewed as a symbolic demonstration against what players believe is an increasingly uneven distribution of revenue at Grand Slam events. Some of the sport’s biggest figures are understood to be involved in wider discussions…

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20

May

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MS Dhoni leaves CSK camp ahead of final league game against Gujarat, will only return on one condition

Ahmedabad : Legendary captain MS Dhoni has already left the Chennai Super Kings camp ahead of the final IPL 2026 league game against Gujarat Titans. The veteran cricketer hasn’t played a single game this season and it is believed that he has left the team to recover from a thumb injury that he picked up recently. The update was confirmed by batting coach Michael Hussey ahead of the must-win fixture in Ahmedabad. However, on the matchday eve, the former Australia international also confirmed that Dhoni will rejoin the squad if CSK manage to make it to the playoffs. It is…

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