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Apr

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Rajasthan Royals end Punjab Kings’ unbeaten streak in IPL 2026; Openers, Ferreira, Shubham steal show

Chandigarh: Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run in the IPL 2026 came to an end as they suffered a six-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur. Batting first, the hosts had a perfect start to the game, with openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya setting the tone of the game. Keeper-batter Prabhsimran, who is in remarkable form in the ongoing season, registered yet another half-century, as Punjab were on song. After he departed for 59 runs, the middle order stumbled for a while, as captain Shreyas Iyer struggled to keep the scoreboard ticking. He made 30 runs off 27 balls as Punjab…

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28

Apr

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Rohit Sharma injury update: Will MI opener feature against Sunrisers Hyderabad?

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians are still weighing their options over Rohit Sharma’s availability ahead of their upcoming fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad. In the pre-match press conference, MI’s spokesperson confirmed that nothing is certain as clarity is expected only shortly before the match begins on Wednesday. “He continues to progress. Any call on his availability (in the game versus SRH) would be taken at the toss tomorrow," a MI spokesperson was quoted as saying by RevSportz. Notably, the senior batter has been sidelined in the last few outings after picking up a hamstring injury against RCB earlier this month. His absence has…

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28

Apr

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Brazil’s Eder Militao ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026, Real Madrid confirms surgery

New Delhi: Brazil and Real Madrid defender Eder Militao has been ruled out of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. The 28-year-old injured his hamstring during a La Liga clash against Alaves last week. On Tuesday, the star defender underwent surgery to fix it and it will keep him out of action for five months. He is expected to return to action in October, which means he will miss the first two months of the club season as well.  Now, with Madrid already out of the UEFA Champions League and 11 points behind Barcelona in La Liga, the club may…

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Apr

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Why is Ravi Bishnoi not playing for RR vs PBKS in IPL 2026 clash in Mullanpur?

Chandigarh: Rajasthan have dropped Ravi Bishnoi in their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. The leg-spinner started well in the season, being one of the leading wicket-takers, but in the last few games, his form dropped significantly, resulting in the team management dropping him for Yash Raj Punja.  Notably, in Rajasthan’s previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Bishnoi was brought in as an Impact Player, but he bowled just one over, conceding 16 runs.  Apart from that, Rajasthan have also made another change in personnel for the game against PBKS. The visitors have dropped out-of-form batter Shimron Hetmyer for…

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Apr

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Vinesh Phogat accuses WFI of ‘deliberate attempt’ to block her return to professional wrestling

New Delhi: Vinesh Phogat’s return to wrestling has been delayed, as the former world medallist alleges obstacles in her attempt to enter the upcoming National Open Ranking tournament. The event is seen as a perfect preparation ground for athletes aiming to re-enter the national selection pathway ahead of major international competitions later this year. Notably, after the Paris Olympics debacle, Phogat had stepped away from the sport. However, in December 2025, she reversed her retirement decision and began preparations for a comeback. The 31-year-old had targeted the Open Ranking tournament as her re-entry point but has been unable to complete…

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Apr

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‘Batters no longer hold back’: Bhuvneshwar Kumar on the biggest change in modern T20 batting

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar opened up on the biggest shift in the modern-day T20 batting, stating that the batters don't hold back now, as compared to the times, they used to respect the first few overs. Modern-day batters have redefined T20 cricket, with scoring rates touching hitting stratosphere. The likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya and even some senior pros have made batting look easy. Bhuvneshwar gave his take on the drastic change in the approach. "The biggest change is that batters no longer hold back, even when the ball is swinging in the Powerplay,"…

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Apr

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England name squad for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, 18-year-old Corteen-Coleman included

New Delhi: Hosts England have named their squad for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with the 18-year-old Tilly Corteen-Coleman being a stand-out inclusion. The tournament will be the first ICC event that England will be hosting since winning the ODI World Cup 2017, and it gets underway on June 12.  Along with Corteen-Coleman, fast bowlers Issy Wong and Lauren Filer are also picked for their first T20 World Cup. The 18-year-old left-arm spinner from Surrey has impressed the England think tank with her recent performances. She first made her name in the Charlotte Edwards Cup in 2024 when…

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Apr

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PBKS vs RR: 3 Player battles to watch out for in IPL 2026 Match 40

New Delhi: Punjab Kings host Rajasthan Royals in the 40th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides will meet at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 28. It is worth noting that both Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals have looked good in the ongoing tournament, and the upcoming clash could prove to be a thriller.  Punjab Kings, for the most part, have looked untouchable in the ongoing season of the tournament. Led by Shreyas Iyer, Kings are unbeaten so far, having won six of the seven matches that they have…

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Apr

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‘I just can’t accept it’: Shreyas Iyer reflects on his rise, weighs in on motivations

New Delhi: Star India batter Shreyas Iyer has been one of the best batters and leaders in recent years of the IPL (Indian Premier League). Being bought by Punjab Kings in the 2025 mega auction, Iyer has completely transformed the team and made them a force to be reckoned with.  Under his leadership, Punjab Kings went to the IPL 2025 final, where they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Furthermore, they look just as formidable in 2026, staying unbeaten after 7 matches in the 19th edition of the tournament. However, the 31-year-old had to endure several hardships to establish himself as…

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Apr

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Virat Kohli inaugurates new West Delhi Cricket Academy branch at DPS RK Puram | Watch

New Delhi: Star India batter Virat Kohli is undoubtedly one of the most influential players in world cricket. Widely revered as one of the greatest batters of all time, Kohli is once again tearing it up in the ongoing edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.  After helping his side defeat Delhi Capitals in the 39th game of the tournament at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Kohli was captured at the inauguration ceremony of a new West Delhi Cricket Academy branch at DPS RK Puram the day after the game. His childhood coach, Rajkumar…

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