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‘Reset mentally’: Mark Boucher weighs in on how Punjab Kings can bounce back after five straight losses

New Delhi: The ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season has been a roller coaster ride for the 2025 finalists Punjab Kings. Led by Shreyas Iyer, the side kicked off their season with a string of victories and stayed atop the points table for the first few weeks of the tournament.  However, disaster seems to have struck for the side, as they have now registered five straight defeats in the season. It is worth noting that from first place, Punjab Kings have dropped down to fourth in the standings after registering five consecutive defeats.  Ahead of their next game, former…

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ICC slaps Pakistan with hefty fine, hands WTC points deduction after first Test loss against Bangladesh

New Delhi: In a major development, the ICC (International Cricket Council) has come forward and announced that they have docked eight points from Pakistan’s WTC (World Test Championship) tally and have also fined players 40 per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate during the opening Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka. It is worth noting that Pakistan lost their first Test of the ongoing series against Bangladesh, as the hosts crushed them, handing them a defeat by 104 runs. The side were already under pressure with the loss, and the ICC seems to have doubled down on…

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RCB finally announce Nuwan Thushara’s replacement for IPL 2026, CSK reveal new player

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have officially named a replacement for Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara after the fast bowler failed to obtain a No Objection Certificate from Sri Lanka Cricket. Thushara had initially considered legal action against the board in an attempt to secure permission to participate in the IPL, but eventually stepped away from the idea after missing a substantial portion of the tournament. RCB have now brought in England seamer Richard Gleeson ahead of the crucial final phase of the competition. The 38-year-old joins the franchise for INR 1.6 crore. Notably, Gleeson has represented England in six T20…

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Virat Kohli sends clear message on India future, says ‘If I have to prove my worth, it’s not meant to be’

Bengaluru: Virat Kohli has made it clear that his future with the Indian cricket team will depend on one thing and that is trust. The former India captain, who now plays only ODI cricket for the national side, spoke candidly about his mindset regarding the 2027 Cricket World Cup and his relationship with the game during a conversation on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s podcast. Having stepped away from T20Is and Test cricket over the last two years, Kohli remains one of India’s senior-most figures in the 50-over format. At 37, questions around his future continue to follow him, particularly with another…

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Jannik Sinner breaks Novak Djokovic’s legendary record, matches Rafael Nadal in another legendary feat

Rome: Jannik Sinner continued his extraordinary dominance on the ATP Tour by moving into the semi-finals of the Italian Open. He also set a new record for consecutive victories at Masters 1000 events. The world number one defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets on Thursday, extending his winning streak to 32 matches, leaving the legendary Novak Djokovic’s behind.  Longest 1000 Masters winning streak: Player Streak Jannik Sinner 32 Novak Djokovic 31 Novak Djokovic 30 Roger Federer 29 Notably, the Italian produced another commanding performance in front of his home supporters, defeating the 12th seed 6-2, 6-4 in Rome. The victory…

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France announce FIFA World Cup 2026 squad; Real Madrid star misses out, Deschamps explains reason

New Delhi: France manager Didier Deschamps unveiled his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday, leaving out several high-profile names. Among the biggest omissions was Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who had featured in France’s run to the final of the previous World Cup in Qatar.  The 23-year-old was part of the squad that lost to Argentina in the summit clash and made an appearance from the bench in that match. This time, however, injuries and inconsistent involvement at the club level cost him a place. "He had a difficult season for himself where he played less. He…

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s ‘are you good enough to hit me’ attitude impresses Virat Kohli

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has rediscovered his rhythm in the ongoing IPL 2026. He has claimed 22 wickets so far in the ongoing season and is the leading wicket-taker of the cash-rich league. Following which, several experts have advocated for his comeback in the national team, which looks difficult given that Bhuvneshwar is already 36 and India’s T20I squad is pretty young and they are building for the future. Bhuvneshwar, however, has found himself a fan in star batter Virat Kohli. The former captain highlighted that players with technical ability always find a way and it often…

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Arshdeep Singh’s alleged casual racism against Tilak Varma goes viral | WATCH

Dharamsala: Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has found himself in yet another controversy after his video with Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma went viral. On Snapchat, he recorded a video with Tilak and Naman Dhir and referred to the prior as “andhere,” which translates to “dark” in English. Tilak initially appeared to ignore the remark, but Arshdeep continued the exchange and jokingly suggested that the left-handed batter use sunscreen. In the same video, he also gestured toward Naman, calling him the real “noor” from Punjab, with “noor” meaning light. Meanwhile, as Naman explained the meaning of the word to Tilak,…

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Ravi Shastri names his choice for India’s T20I captaincy after Suryakumar Yadav era

New Delhi: Former India coach Ravi Shastri has identified Sanju Samson as a potential future captain for India’s T20I team. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue won the T20 World Cup 2026, but his own form is a matter of huge concern. The Mumbai batter struggled to justify his spot in the global tournament and the pattern continued in the IPL, where he scored just 195 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 144.44.  With that, Suryakumar’s spot in the Indian team has been put under the scanner. Shastri knows that and added that…

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Punjab Kings lose control of playoffs spot after defeat to Mumbai Indians: How can they still qualify?

Dharamsala: Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings by six wickets in their IPL 2026 clash at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Tilak Varma starred in the chase, scoring unbeaten 75 runs off 33 balls, while opener Ryan Rickelton played an important knock of 48 off 23. Earlier in the day, Shardul Thakur had a fantastic evening with the ball, claiming four wickets as Punjab posted 200 runs on the board in the first innings. Now, it marked another game for Punjab when they failed to defend. It was also their fifth consecutive defeat this season, and with that, the Shreyas Iyer-led…

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