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Apr

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Gujarat Titans stun defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, register four wicket win in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad : Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrived in Ahmedabad on the back of a famous nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals. They bundled the hosts for 75 runs and got the job done rather comfortably with the bat. It was expected to give them confidence as RCB arrived as favourites against the inconsistent Gujarat Titans.  However, cricket isn’t played on paper as the Shubman Gill-led side defied odds and beat RCB by four wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The visitors have a stunning batting unit, which has done remarkably well so far in the season, but in Ahmedabad, they suffered again,…

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Apr

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MCC justifies Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s controversial ‘obstruction of field’ dismissal against LSG in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Angrish Raghuvanshi’s dismissal against Lucknow Super Giants drew much controversy in the ongoing IPL 2026. Notably, the Kolkata Knight Riders batter attempted for a run, but was asked to go back midway. While returning, he changed his path. During which, Mohammed Shami’s run-out attempt was blocked by Raghuvanshi, which looked unintentional. However, the umpires ruled it an obstruction of the field, resulting in the youngster being asked to walk back.  Notably, the decision to rule the batter out for obstructing the field quickly became a talking point, with observers questioning whether the movement that led to the contact…

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Apr

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Virat Kohli’s animated reaction goes viral after Rajat Patidar’s dismissal invites controversy vs GT | WATCH

Ahmedabad : Rajat Patidar’s dismissal against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad sparked a strong reaction from star batter Virat Kohli. Notably, the RCB captain attempted to pull Arshad Khan, but a top edge took it towards deep backward square leg. In an attempt to complete the catch, West Indies international Jason Holder charged towards his right, dived and caught the ball, which was very close to the ground.  What followed was immediate uncertainty. The umpires called for the third umpire to review it and the replays suggested the ball may have touched the ground as Holder finished the movement. However, upon…

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Apr

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Jonty Rhodes promises to build cricket ecosystem in Rotterdam to groom European cricketers

New Delhi: Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen acquired the Rotterdam franchise of the European T20 Premier League. The season is scheduled to begin on August 26, with Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin and Belfast being named the five other teams. The six-team franchise tournament is expected to elevate cricket in the European sub-continent, especially after the rise of Italy, Scotland and Netherlands in recent times. Meanwhile, on Thursday, April 30, Rotterdam announced Faf du Plessis as the new captain of the franchise. During the media interaction, co-owner Jonty Rhodes promised to build a cricketing ecosystem in Rotterdam to…

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Apr

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SLC forms nine-member Transformation committee, Kumar Sangakkara part of it

New Delhi: Sri Lanka’s cricket administration has been reshaped after the government removed the existing leadership and installed a nine-member Transformation Committee to take charge. The group brings together a mix of cricketing experience and expertise from outside the sport, with Kumar Sangakkara the most recognisable name among the former players involved. Roshan Mahanama and Sidath Wettimuny are also part of the setup. As things stand, leadership of the committee rests with Eran Wickramaratne, who comes from the opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya and has stepped away from political duties to take on the assignment. His appointment, coming from outside the…

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Apr

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Faf du Plessis, Jonty Rhodes, Klaasen join hands for ETPL’s Rotterdam franchise

New Delhi: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis and ex-Proteas cricketers Jonty Rhodes and Heinrich Klaasen have joined hands to co-own the Rotterdam franchise, the fifth team in the upcoming European T20 Premier League (ETPL). Moreover, Du Plessis will be the captain of the team in the inaugural season of the European tournament that will be played from August 26 to September 20, 2026. The announcement marks a milestone for a league that is rapidly establishing itself as one of the most anticipated new competitions in world cricket, set to debut across six European cities this August. Across 33…

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Apr

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GT vs RCB Pitch Report: How will surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad play?

Ahmedabad : Gujarat Titans will host defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 30 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Shubman Gill-led side has been inconsistent this season, having won four out of eight matches and are currently fifth on the points table. Bengaluru, on the other hand, have been extremely consistent. They have been a force to reckon with and have won six out of eight games. With 12 points to their name, the Rajat Patidar-led side is second on the table.  Notably, Bengaluru’s depth has been a defining feature, reflected in their tally of 90 sixes,…

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Apr

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Kevin Pietersen urges South Africa to dial Heinrich Klaasen ahead of ODI World Cup 2027

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen has been a force to reckon with in the ongoing IPL 2026. The keeper-batter has smacked 414 runs in nine matches at a strike rate of 157.14 and is currently the second-leading run-scorer of the tournament. In the clash against Mumbai Indians, he wreaked havoc, scoring 65 runs off 30 balls and helping Hyderabad chase 244 runs with eight balls remaining. It was also the highest successful chase ever at the Wankhede.  Following his blistering knock, calls have emerged for Klaasen to reconsider his international retirement, especially with the ODI World Cup just…

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Apr

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Riyan Parag cops massive fine for ‘smoking act’ in dressing room during match vs Punjab Kings

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag for his 'smoking act' in the dressing room during the match against Punjab Kings earlier this week. For the unversed, Parag was caught vaping inside the dressing room when the Royals were chasing a mammoth target of 223 runs. The video of the same went viral on social media soon and Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee. He has also accumulated one Demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials. The…

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Apr

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‘We are still very much in tournament’: MI coach Kieron Pollard hopeful of turnaround in IPL 2026

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard is still hopeful that the five-time champions will make a comeback in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). MI failed to defend 243 runs on Wednesday at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai against Sunrisers Hyderabad, losing their sixth match of the season in eight outings. They are languishing in ninth place in the points table and are now in a must-win territory to make it to the playoffs. However, Pollard feels that the team is quite capable of storming back into the contest and that they haven't given up yet. "When…

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