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Riyan Parag captured vaping inside Rajasthan Royals’ dressing room as fresh controversy erupts | Watch

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals registered an emphatic victory against Punjab Kings in the 40th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Led by Riyan Parag, Royals ended Punjab Kings’ unbeaten streak in the tournament. putting in an exceptional performance.  However, despite the victory, it was Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag who captured the limelight. It is worth noting that in a fresh controversy, Parag was captured vaping in the dressing room of his team. The clip of the same quickly went viral all over social media.  His actions could see him land in trouble, as smoking is strictly…

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Apr

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‘Exceptional performance’: Shreyas Iyer hails Rajasthan Royals after facing first defeat of IPL 2026

New Delhi: The 40th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Rajasthan Royals taking on Punjab Kings. The two sides met in Mullanpur on April 28, and Royals became the first team in the ongoing season to hand Punjab Kings their first defeat of the season.  It is worth noting that Punjab Kings came in to bat first and posted a total of 222 runs in the first innings. Chasing down the target, Rajasthan Royals won the game by six wickets thanks to their batting heroics.  After the win, Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer took centre stage…

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29

Apr

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New Zealand Cricket announces squad for upcoming Women’s T20 WC 2026, Amelia Kerr set to lead

New Delhi: NZC (New Zealand Cricket) recently came forward and announced their squad for the upcoming edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The marquee event is all set to kick off on June 12, and the sides will look to put in a good showing in the upcoming tournament.  It is worth noting that Amelia Kerr will lead New Zealand women in the World Cup with the likes of Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday and many more stars in the squad as well.  It is interesting to note that this will be the final international campaign for…

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Apr

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Rajasthan Royals surpass RCB, SRH in elite list after breaking Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Game 40 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Rajasthan Royals taking on Punjab Kings. The two sides locked horns in Mullanpur on April 29, and the game saw Rajasthan Royals end Punjab Kings’s unbeaten run in the tournament.  Coming in to bat first, Punjab managed to post a total of 222 runs in the first innings of the game. Aiming to chase down the target, thanks to the performances of the batter, RR managed to chase the target in 19.2 overs, winning the game by six wickets.  With the win, Royals surpassed the likes of…

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28

Apr

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‘I want to win ODI World Cup and WTC for India’: GT all-rounder Nishant Sindhu eyes top prize | Exclusive

New Delhi: A left-handed batter, a left-arm finger spinner, a middle-order enforcer and a lower-order finisher. All of these traits associated with Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. Another prodigy, who is looking to walk on the path of these two, is Nishant Sindhu. The 22-year-old Sindhu, who is a Gujarat Titans all-rounder and an U19 World Cup winner from 2022, harbours the dream of playing for India and winning top ICC events - the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship. The rising youngster has impressed several heads with his all-round performances in recent years. Batting in the middle-order,…

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Apr

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi downs huge IPL record after whirlwind 43 against RR in New Chandigarh

New Delhi: Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added another feather to his cap as he created IPL history during Rajasthan Royals' clash against the Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh on Tuesday, April 28.  The 15-year-old took the Royals off to a flying start yet again in their chase of 223 against the unbeaten Kings as he smashed 43 off 16 balls. The Southpaw took the likes of Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson and Marco Jansen to the cleaners in his whirlwind that featured five sixes and three fours.  During his knock, the RR opener…

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Apr

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Yashasvi Jaiswal surpasses Ajinkya Rahane in major RR record during impressive fifty against PBKS

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal surpassed former captain Ajinkya Rahane in a major record for his franchise in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Tuesday, April 28. Jaiswal slammed an impressive fifty during RR's clash against the Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.  Jaiswal hit a strong 27-ball 51 as he and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took the visitors off to a flier with a 51-run opening wicket stand that came off just 20 balls. While Sooryavanshi departed on 43 off just 16 balls in the fourth over, Jaiswal carried on for longer…

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Apr

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Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo’s Premier League record

New Delhi: Bruno Fernandes reached a significant personal milestone as Manchester United secured a 2-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League. Following the win, the Michael Carrick side is just one point away from confirming their seat in the UEFA Champions League next year. Meanwhile, the Portuguese midfielder played a decisive role on the night, contributing directly to his side’s second goal with a well-timed assist for Benjamin Sesko. That contribution carried added weight, as it brought Fernandes to 140 goal involvements in the Premier League. The figure matches the tally achieved by Cristiano Ronaldo during his time in…

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Apr

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IPL 2026 points table after PBKS’ first loss of season as top four begins to take shape

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals handed Punjab Kings their first defeat of the Indian Premier League 2026 after chasing down a strong 223 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh on Tuesday, April 28. The Royals' middle-order finally came to the party as Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey took the team home with an unbeaten 77-run partnership for the fifth wicket that won the game for the Royals with four balls remaining. The Royals' middle order has been under scrutiny in recent times, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal doing the heavy lifting. The two took the…

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Apr

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Shreyas Iyer reflects on Punjab Kings’ first defeat in IPL 2026, says ‘bit short in our bowling’

Chandigarh: Punjab Kings suffered their first defeat of the IPL 2026 season, losing by six wickets to Rajasthan Royals. Chasing 223 runs, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal launched a perfect start, but once they departed, the visitors were put under immense pressure. Especially after captain Riyan Parag departed for 29 runs. However, Donovan Ferreira, who struggled in the ongoing season so far and Impact Player Shubham Dubey changed the complexion of the game, launching a scathing attack as their partnership of 77 runs won the game for Rajasthan. Ferreira played a phenomenal knock of 52* runs off 26 balls that…

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