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May

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Why is Riyan Parag not playing for Rajasthan Royals’ must-win game vs LSG in IPL 2026?

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals were forced to drop Riyan Parag in their must-win clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Stand-in captain Yashasvi Jaiswal confirmed that the India all-rounder is dealing with a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the competition. However, despite being unavailable for the starting XI, Parag was still named in the Impact Substitute list, keeping him within the matchday setup. “He had some hamstring injury and he'll be fine soon, I hope so. So, he's not playing this game. We have three changes. Sandy, Sushant Mishra and Lhuan-dre Pretorious come in,”…

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May

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India’s scheme of things in white-ball cricket, indicates chief selector Ajit Agarkar

New Delhi: Discussion around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise has intensified after a breakthrough IPL 2026 season. The Rajasthan Royals opener has amassed 486 runs in 12 matches this season, at a blistering strike rate of 234.78. He has been a force to reckon with and is the eighth-leading run-scorer of the season.  His performances have already pushed him into higher levels of the domestic pathway, including selection for the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka. However, is he ready for a call-up in the senior team? Chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed speculation about Sooryavanshi’s immediate prospects,…

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May

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Which India cricketers earned their maiden call-ups in Afghanistan series?

Mumbai: Four cricketers have earned their maiden India call-ups for the upcoming Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, scheduled to begin on June 6. Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey were named in the Test squad for the first time in their career, while Brar and Dubey also secured ODI berths alongside Delhi fast bowler Prince Yadav. Manav Suthar’s journey Hailing from Rajasthan, Manav has played 29 First Class matches and clinched 129 wickets at an average of 25.76. He has been identified as a long-term replacement for Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from Tests two years ago. Apart…

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May

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Rishabh Pant axed as vice-captain of Test squad, Rohit-Kohli retain spot in ODIs

Guwahati: India have dropped Rishabh Pant as vice-captain of the Test squad. BCCI wanted to give the cricketer a breathing space after a lean patch in white-ball cricket. KL Rahul has been announced as Shubman Gill’s new deputy for the one-off Test against Afghanistan There were some interesting exclusions from the Test squad as well. Senior cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah were rested, with Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey picked as their replacements. However, the chief selector Ajit Agarkar has confirmed that Jadeja is only rested from the Test series and that he is India’s ‘number-one spinner’ in the…

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May

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Manchester City shortlists coach to replace Pep Guardiola, Spaniard to leave after current season

MANCHESTER: Manchester City are moving toward a managerial transition that could mark the end of one of the club’s most successful eras. With Pep Guardiola expected to depart after Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium, preparations for life beyond the Spaniard are already well underway. The club’s focus has turned to Enzo Maresca, who has emerged as the preferred candidate to step into the role ahead of the 2026-27 season. Discussions between City and the Italian coach have progressed significantly, with an appointment anticipated once formalities are completed. Meanwhile, Maresca’s rise in English football has…

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May

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‘Thank you for everything you’ve done for the sport’: Mark Boucher hails MS Dhoni’s legacy

New Delhi: Former South Africa cricketer Mark Boucher hailed MS Dhoni and his legacy after the Chennai Super Kings' cricketer's potential last appearance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Dhoni made his first appearance at a ground this season when he appeared at the Chepauk for CSK's clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, May 18. He did not play in the game, but his mere presence made Chennai fans dive in joy. Former cricketer Boucher spoke on Dhoni's immense following and his legacy. "I've been at Chepauk a few times, and I've never seen fans go as crazy…

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May

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MS Dhoni’s retirement fear sparks as Suresh Raina reveals chat with ex-CSK captain after last home game

New Delhi: MS Dhoni's retirement talks from the Indian Premier League have sparked more after Suresh Raina revealed the chat he had with the former CSK skipper after their last home game of the season on Monday, May 18. CSK lost a crucial match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, which hit their playoff chances massively.  CSK can now reach a maximum of 14 points if they win their last league stage game against the Gujarat Titans. They would still need some results going their way to seal an unlikely playoff spot. It turned out to be…

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May

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BBL 2026-27 opener set to take place in Chennai after positive feedback from BCCI, TNCA

New Delhi: The opening match of the Big Bash League 2026-27 is in line to take place in Chennai after Cricket Australia (CA) received positive feedback from the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to go ahead, ESPNCricinfo reported. This comes after a five-member delegation from the CA visited the MA Chidambaram Stadium for a venue recce during the Chennai Super Kings' final home game of the season, against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. The CA had identified the Chepauk as a probable venue for hosting the BBL opener. Following discussions,…

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May

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‘Ruturaj Gaikwad can do more’: CSK coach Stephen Fleming on captain’s underwhelming outings in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has thrown his weight behind captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, but conceded that he could 'do more' after his underwhelming performances in the Indian Premier League 2026. Gaikwad had set the stage alight in his early CSK years, but hasn't had the same success this time around, having been caught in something that hasn't let him flow freely.  Gaikwad is not known to be a serial six-hitter like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Priyansh Arya, but his classical play can keep him striking in the 140s to 150s alongside his anchoring skills. The two components…

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May

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MS Dhoni hugs Suresh Raina as CSK take lap of honour after last home game of IPL 2026 | WATCH

New Delhi: MS Dhoni met his longtime teammate Suresh Raina as the Chennai Super Kings took a lap of honour after playing their last home game of the IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday, May 18. The Super Kings could have given the Chepauk fans a memorable closure with a win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad; however, they went down in what was a very crucial match for their playoff hopes. The Super Kings failed to defend a competitive 180 on a slow Chepauk surface as Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen played big knocks of 70 and 47…

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