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Tim David fined 30 per cent of match fees for ‘obscene, offensive’ gesture during RCB vs MI IPL 2026 clash

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David has been handed a 30 per cent fine of his match fees for breaching Article 2.6 of the IPL's Code of Conduct during the clash against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday, May 10. David has been handed two demerit points for his breach.  "Tim David, All-rounder, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been fined 30% of his applicable match fee and has also accumulated two demerit points for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team officials," the IPL body said in a statement. He breached Article 2.6 of…

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Priyansh Arya creates history, achieves what Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli have not in IPL during DC clash

New Delhi: Punjab Kings batter Priyansh Arya etched his name into the history books when he hit Mitchell Starc for a six on the first ball of the clash against the Delhi Capitals on Monday, May 11. Arya, who has made an impressive impact in the IPL, started in a similar attacking vein against the Capitals in the clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. Priyansh smashed the first ball of the match that he faced for a six as he welcomed Starc in style. The PBKS opener carved a fuller ball from the Aussie quick over cover…

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Why are Punjab Kings’ players wearing black armbands during their IPL 2026 clash against DC?

New Delhi: Punjab Kings players were seen wearing black armbands during their Indian Premier League 2026 clash against the Delhi Capitals at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on Monday, May 11. PBKS were asked to bat first by DC as they look to bounce back from three consecutive losses this season. PBKS, who were at the top of the points table for quite some time, have dropped to fourth place after their three back-to-back losses. They have returned to the HPCA stadium, which is their second home and is hosting its first match of the season. They would…

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Why is Kuldeep Yadav not playing for DC in must-win IPL 2026 clash against PBKS?

New Delhi: Kuldeep Yadav missed out as Delhi Capitals lock horns against the Punjab Kings in a must-win Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on Monday, May 11. Kuldeep was among the five changes DC made for their 12th game of the tournament, with their playoff chances hanging by a thread. DC have won just four matches out of 11 they played. They suffered five defeats in their last six games as they stare down an early exit from the tournament. Meanwhile, DC have made a lot of changes for their reverse fixture…

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‘Mumbai Indians’ body language is something I have never seen’: Ex-MI, CSK star on team’s early IPL 2026 exit

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians' wait for an IPL title continued as the five-time champions suffered an early elimination from the playoffs in the 2026 season. MI failed to defend 166 against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and suffered their eighth loss of the season in 11 matches. Former MI and Chennai Super Kings cricketer Harbhajan Singh reflected on MI's struggles this week, highlighting that the team's body language is something he has 'never seen before'. "The body language of the Mumbai Indians, which also plays a big role, is something I have never seen like this before," Harbhajan told JioStar. "I…

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India stay on top of ICC ODI rankings, move one place up in Test standings in annual update

New Delhi: The Indian men's team continue to dominate the ICC ODI rankings as the Champions Trophy winners stay on top in the ICC annual update released on Monday, May 11. India lead the ODI charts with 118 rating points, five clear of the second-best New Zealand with Australia ranked third with 109 points. Meanwhile, India moved one place up in the Test rankings to now stand at third. There was a slight dip in points for the Men in Blue, who lost one rating from 119 to tally 118 as per the latest update in the ODI rankings. The…

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RCB head coach Andy Flower fined for ‘use of an audible obscenity’ during RCB vs MI IPL 2026 match

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower has been hit with a 15 per cent fine for breaching the IPL code of conduct during his team's clash against the Mumbai Indians at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, on Monday, May 11. Flower was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the code of conduct. The IPL body confirmed the development through a media release. "Andy Flower, Head Coach, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, has been fined 15% of his applicable match fee for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team officials,"…

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IND vs CHN AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup live streaming: When and where to watch quarterfinal in India?

New Delhi: India women's U17 team is one step away from history as they lock horns against the Chinese side in the quarterfinal of the AFC U17 women's Asian Cup on Monday, May 11. The Women's team needs just one win to reach the U17 FIFA World Cup, something which no previous Indian team has achieved on merit. While India has played the Men's U17 World Cup 2017 and Women's U17 World Cup 2022, both those appearances came due to the nation being the host of them. India has never reached the FIFA World Cup on merit, something which can…

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

Dharamsala: Punjab Kings will host Delhi Capitals in their forthcoming IPL 2026 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on May 11. Notably, the Shreyas Iyer-led side arrives at their second home venue needing momentum badly after slipping into a three-match losing streak. Their campaign had looked smooth during the opening half of the tournament, but recent setbacks have exposed areas that still require urgent attention. Batting has largely held together, except for the collapse against Gujarat Titans, though opponents have increasingly targeted Priyansh Arya with short-pitched bowling, while Prabhsimran Singh has struggled lately.  The middle order,…

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Ravichandran Ashwin calls for Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s inclusion in Indian team, explains reason

Bengaluru: Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has backed veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a return to the national T20I setup after the pacer produced another match-winning display against Mumbai Indians in the ongoing IPL 2026. Notably, the RCB pacer delivered one of the standout performances of the season during his team’s tense victory over Mumbai Indians in Raipur. The 36-year-old claimed four wickets in the match and with the bat, he smashed a crucial six in the final over of a nervy chase. His six to Raj Bawa released some much-needed pressure on RCB, who eventually secured a two-wicket win.…

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