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Who is CSK’s new IPL signee, Macneil Hadley Noronha, the replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh?

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings have roped in Macneil Hadley Noronha as a replacement for Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026. Ghosh, who made his IPL debut in the clash against the Mumbai Indians earlier this year, was ruled out of the tournament due to a fractured foot.  Ghosh played his only match against the MI at the MA Chidambram Stadium and picked up Suryakumar Yadav's wicket. CSK confirmed that the bowling all-rounder picked up the injury during the MI game. The Super Kings have confirmed that they have roped in Noronha as the replacement. …

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Mohammad Kaif claims eighth-placed team in points table can still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs

New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has predicted a tough fight between the teams for the IPL 2026 playoffs, highlighting that the top four teams can't breathe easy. With only 14 league stage matches to go, no team has officially qualified for the playoffs, and only two teams have been knocked out.  Gujarat Titans took a major leap towards the knockouts with their huge win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad, and now have 16 points to their name. However, they still have work to do and winning one of their final two games will also not assure them of…

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May

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KKR vs RCB Pitch Report: How will the surface at SVNS Stadium in Raipur play?

Raipur: IPL 2025 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host IPL 2024 champions Kolkata Knight Riders on May 13 in Raipur. As things stand, the hosts are currently second on the points table and a win over KKR will certainly confirm their place in the playoffs. However, they will have to shake off the inconsistency that they have built up in the past couple of weeks and carry on with the momentum they gained after a thrilling win over Mumbai Indians.  For KKR, it’s a different story altogether. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side didn’t win a single one of their first six…

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May

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs to be groomed for longer formats of the game: AB de Villiers

New Delhi: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has urged caution around the growing excitement surrounding teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He believes that the youngster is yet to face the biggest examination of his career, that is, proving his mettle in the longer formats of the game. Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi’s rise over the past year has transformed him into one of the most talked-about names in Indian cricket. The 15-year-old has built a remarkable reputation through dominant performances across youth tournaments in England, South Africa and Australia, while his unbeaten 175 in the Under-19 World Cup final helped India…

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May

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BCCI selectors keep close eye on future prospects as squad for Afghanistan Test will be picked soon: Report

New Delhi: With the IPL 2026 season entering its closing phase, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has shifted focus toward India’s upcoming international commitments, starting with a one-off Test against Afghanistan next month. The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar is expected to meet BCCI officials within the next week to finalise plans for the Test squad and discuss workload management for the busy international calendar ahead.  The Shubman Gill-led side is scheduled to play nine Tests over the next nine months and hence, the workload is likely to play a part, especially after the T20 World…

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May

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BCCI punishes Pat Cummins after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s embarrassing 82-run defeat to Gujarat Titans

Ahmedabad : The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) handed Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins a fine of INR 12 lakhs after their defeat to Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026. He was found guilty of maintaining slow over-rate during the match and since it was his first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, he was let go with a minimum fine.  In the meantime, Hyderabad suffered an embarrassing 82-run defeat to Gujarat in the match. Their batting unit collapsed against Gujarat pacers, who were ruthless in the second innings.…

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May

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Florentino Perez calls for new election in Real Madrid, blasts Spanish media over campaigning against him

Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has rejected speculation surrounding his future at the club after a dreadful season. Last evening, he called for an emergency press conference after a board meeting, where he announced plans to hold fresh elections to prove himself amid immense criticism.  "I'm sorry to say that I'm not going to resign. I'm going to call an election. I've asked the electoral committee to begin the process of organising elections for the board of directors, of which this Board of Directors will stand as candidates,” Perez said in the press conference. Notably, Perez was re-elected…

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May

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Hardik Pandya injury update: MI skipper trains alone in Mumbai, didn’t travel with squad to Dharamsala

Mumbai: MI skipper Hardik Pandya didn’t travel with the rest of the players to Dharamsala for their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings. He remained in Mumbai, continuing his rehabilitation as the all-rounder shared clips of the same on Instagram. In the video, he was spotted batting against throwdown specialists and net bowlers. Notably, Pandya has been out of action in the last two games as he is currently recovering from a back spasm. Interestingly, he joined the rest of the squad for Mumbai’s high-voltage clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru over the weekend and was expected to be a last-minute…

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May

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‘How will we survive with just Rs 125?’ – Viral video sparks outrage over conditions in IWL 2 | WATCH

New Delhi: Fresh scrutiny has fallen on conditions within Indian women’s football after a video allegedly involving players from Suruchi Sangha circulated widely on social media during the ongoing Indian Women’s League 2 season. The footage, which spread rapidly across X and Instagram, allegedly featured players speaking about financial hardship and difficulties faced while travelling for the competition. According to the claims in the clip, players were left struggling to cover basic expenses during the trip, as the owner and the club manager paid no more than 125 rupees to survive two days. “Each player has been given 125 rupees…

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CSK sign Ramakrishna Ghosh’s replacement with three league games remaining in IPL 2026

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings are set to complete the deal to bring in Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha as cover for injured player Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of IPL 2026. The franchise has already informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about the move and is awaiting formal clearance before completing the process. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed to Cricbuzz that the paperwork has been submitted. Meanwhile, Noronha enters the setup after an impressive domestic T20 season with Mangaluru Dragons during their triumphant 2025 Maharaja Trophy campaign. The 24-year-old emerged as one of the competition’s most…

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