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PBKS vs MI Pitch Report: How will surface at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala play?

New Delhi: The 58th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 will see Punjab Kings taking on Mumbai Indians. The two sides will meet at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on May 14th, and both sides will hope to put in their best performances. It is interesting to note that while Mumbai Indians have been eliminated from the tournament, Punjab Kings are still in the race for the playoffs.  Mumbai Indians sit in ninth place in the standings; with 11 matches played, the side has won three and has lost the remaining eight matches and is out of…

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Three IPL franchises considering change in captaincy after disappointing IPL 2026

New Delhi: The pressure surrounding leadership decisions in IPL franchises is beginning to intensify as multiple teams prepare for internal reviews after disappointing campaigns in the 2026 season. Among the names facing the strongest scrutiny are Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane, with all three captains struggling to guide their teams into playoff contention. Lucknow Super Giants are already out of the tournament, leaving Pant under the spotlight after another underwhelming season as captain. Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals are still mathematically alive but remain unlikely to reach the knockout stage, further increasing uncertainty around their leadership groups.…

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Virat Kohli matches Rohit Sharma in legendary IPL record list with century vs KKR in Raipur

Raipur: Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli once again proved his mettle in the blockbuster clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL 2026. After two consecutive ducks, the Delhi-born returned to his natural form, scoring a century, as Bengaluru registered a comfortable six-wicket win. Kohli remained unbeaten for 105 runs off 60 balls, while Devdutt Padikkal played an important part, scoring 39. The former RCB captain, Kohli, was eventually adjudged the Player of the Match for his heroics. With that, he matched Rohit Sharma on the list of most POTM winners as Indians in IPL history. Overall,…

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Saturday’s Kolkata derby between East Bengal, Mohun Bagan can decide ISL winner, five clubs await result

Kolkata: The 2026 edition of the Indian Super League season has reached the business end of the tournament. Even though only a handful of games remain, the title race is wide open, as it not just involves the traditional heavyweights from Kolkata, but several clubs, such as Jamshedpur FC, FC Goa and Bengaluru FC are in the fray. The Kolkata derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan on Saturday is expected to define how the league ends. Both sides enter the weekend level on 22 points from 11 matches, though East Bengal hold the advantage on goal difference. Bagan’s recent…

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‘Hard to replace Varun’ – KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar reflects after defeat to RCB in IPL 2026

Raipur: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets to move to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. Batting first, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side posted 192 runs on the board, which the defending champions chased with relative ease as star batter Virat Kohli registered yet another century in the cash-rich league. He also completed 14,000 runs in the format, solidifying his authority further. After the game, KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar pointed out that the team missed the service of Varun Chakaravarthy, who missed the game owing to a niggle. The star spinner has been a…

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CSK player returns home with injury, franchise shares update ahead of LSG clash in IPL 2026

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings have been dealt another injury concern at a critical stage of IPL 2026, with England all-rounder Jamie Overton heading back home for medical attention after suffering a right thigh injury. The development arrives just as the side attempts to stay in contention for a playoff berth heading into the final phase of the league season. The franchise confirmed the update on Wednesday night but stopped short of clarifying whether Overton would take any further part in the tournament. With only three league fixtures left for Chennai, uncertainty now surrounds his availability for the remainder of the…

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England spinner retires from red-ball cricket, played Manchester Test against India in 2025

New Delhi: England international Liam Dawson has announced his retirement from first-class cricket with immediate effect. The Hampshire all-rounder represented the national team in four Test matches and was back in the scheme of things during India’s five-match tour, but was eventually dropped after that. Now, at 36, he retired from the format, having claimed 380 wickets and scored 18 tons for over 20 seasons. Notably, his decision follows a brief appearance in the early stages of Hampshire’s 2026 County Championship campaign, where he featured in four of the side’s first five matches. Despite that involvement, he has now chosen…

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Senior Australia players demand better pay, threats to compete in overseas league if demands not met: Report

New Delhi: Pressure is building across Australia’s domestic cricket system as senior cricketers weigh up the financial gap between the Big Bash League and overseas franchise tournaments. They have reportedly reached out to Cricket Australia with concerns and are considering a major career decision ahead of the 2028 season. At the centre of the discussion are the game’s highest-profile names, including captain Pat Cummins, who, along with other senior players, is expected to evaluate whether to seek no-objection certificates to participate in South Africa’s SA20 if BBL remuneration does not move closer to global market rates. The expectation among those…

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Manish Pandey’s one-hand blinder leaves Virat Kohli, Tim David stunned in IPL 2026 | WATCH

Raipur: Manish Pandey produced one of the most astonishing fielding efforts of IPL 2026 during Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur. He pulled off a remarkable one-handed catch to dismiss Tim David, which left the Australia international, Virat Kohli and the commentators stunned. Graeme Swann, present in the comm box, also wasn’t shy to call it one of the greatest catches ever.  Notably, the stunning effort came in the 18th over of Bengaluru’s chase when David attempted to force the scoring rate higher with an aggressive shot behind point off Kartik Tyagi. The ball flew hard…

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How can Kolkata Knight Riders still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs after defeat to RCB in Raipur?

Raipur: Kolkata Knight Riders forced their way back into the IPL 2026 playoff conversation after a dramatic turnaround that seemed highly unlikely after their first six games. They were at the bottom of the table with no wins. However, the three-time champions turned things around, winning four games on the trot, but against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side once again suffered, which complicated their road to the playoffs.  Following the defeat, KKR remain eighth on the points table, with nine points in 11 games. For them to progress to the next round, the team must win all their…

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