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Apr

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‘Start fresh’: Former India cricketer advises Delhi Capitals after humiliating loss against RCB

New Delhi: Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals sustained a heavy defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in game 39 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides met at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, and coming in to bat first, Delhi hoped for a good showing with the bat.  However, the brilliance of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood saw the hosts reduced to a score of 9-6 within the first seven overs of the game. Completely dismantling the batting attack, RCB limited DC to a meagre total of 75 runs in the first innings of the game.  Chasing down the…

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Apr

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Cheteshwar Pujara discusses Punjab Kings’ potential game plan to tackle Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of RR clash

New Delhi: Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals are due to lock horns in the 40th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. With the game slated to be played on April 28, many eyes will once again be set upon 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Dazzling the IPL with his flair and exceptional batting, the youngster seems to have the world at his feet.  Coming on the back of a century in the previous game, Punjab Kings will desperately look to limit the youngster in the upcoming game. Speaking on the same, former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara took centre stage…

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Apr

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PSG vs Bayern Munich live: When and where to watch UCL semi-final on TV and stream online in India?

Paris: The stage is set for one of the most anticipated games of the ongoing UEFA Champions League season. The first semi-final of the tournament sees defending champions taking on FC Bayern Munich. The two sides will meet at the Parc des Princes in Paris on April 29, and both sides will aim to put in their best performance in the first leg.  It is worth noting that PSG qualified for the semi-final after defeating PSG quite comfortably across two legs in the quarter-final. Being the defending champions, PSG will aim to keep up their winning form and get the…

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28

Apr

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PBKS vs RR Pitch Report: How will surface at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur play?

New Delhi: The stage is set for game 40 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The clash will see Punjab Kings taking on Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 28. It is worth noting that Punjab Kings are one of the most in-form teams in the ongoing IPL season.  Led by Shreyas Iyer, the side sits in first place in the standings. With seven matches played, Kings have won six, with one of their games producing no result due to rain playing spoilsport. The side has looked brilliant throughout the…

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Apr

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‘Tremendous to see’: RCB skipper Rajat Patidar reflects on his side’s dominant win over Delhi Capitals

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered one of the most dominant wins of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The defending champions took on Delhi Capitals in the 39th game of the tournament at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.  It is worth noting that Delhi Capitals came in to bat first, and RCB’s exceptional bowling attack had the hosts reduced to a score of 9-6 at one point of the game. However, Delhi Capitals managed to take their total to a score of 75 runs, which was easily chased by the visitors.  After the win, RCB skipper Rajat…

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Apr

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New Zealand Cricket announces Geoff Allot as the new chief executive after Scott Weenink’s resignation

New Delhi: In a major development for NZC (New Zealand Cricket), the board has come forward and appointed former pacer Geoff Allot as their new chief executive. The decision was made after Scott Weenink resigned from the post late last year. At 54 years old, Allot had his moments as a player.  His prime came at the 1999 World Cup, where he ended up as the joint highest wicket-taker of the tournament, taking 20 scalps at 16.25 from nine games that he played in the tournament. Overall, he played a total of 10 Tests and 31 ODIs between 1996 and…

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27

Apr

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Kylian Mbappe injury update: Real Madrid confirm thigh issue to star forward weeks ahead of El Clasico

New Delhi: Real Madrid have confirmed that their star forward Kylian Mbappe has 'an injury to the semitendinosus muscle' in the left leg, as the French international is in doubt for the El Clasico against Barcelona. Mbappe had picked up the injury during Los Blancos' 1-1 draw against Real Betis in La Liga on Friday.  The club had initially indicated that the forward had a muscular overload; however, further tests have confirmed that he is injured. "Following the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappé by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury…

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Apr

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Mitchell Santner ruled out from remainder of IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians name replacement

New Delhi: In a blow for the Mumbai Indians, all-rounder Mitchell Santner has been ruled out for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 as the five-time champions have named Keshav Maharaj as his replacement. The IPL body confirmed the development through a statement on Monday, April 27. "Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 owing to a left shoulder injury. Santner sustained the injury during MI’s last home game against Chennai Super Kings while attempting a…

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Apr

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Treble-searching Bayern up against defending champions PSG in Champions League semifinal

New Delhi: Bayern Munich, searching for a treble, will be up against the reigning champions, Paris Saint-Germain, in a bid for a place in the Champions League final. The first leg of the two-legged semifinal will take place on April 28 (April 29 as per IST) at the Parc des Princes, Paris. Unbeaten in any competition since January 24, Bayern reached the semifinals after their win over Real Madrid in the quarterfinals by a 6-4 aggregate, following their 4-3 win in the second leg. PSG romped into the semifinals on the back of a 4-0 aggregate against Liverpool. The Bavarians…

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Apr

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Virat Kohli becomes first player to breach elusive IPL record as RCB mow down DC in Delhi

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru icon Virat Kohli added another feather to his illustrious cap as he became the first-ever player to hit 9000 runs in the Indian Premier League. Kohli, who has been with the RCB since the inception of the IPL, achieved the milestone during his team's clash against the DC on Monday, April 27, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli got to 9K runs in the sixth over Kohli needed just 11 runs to breach the mark and got there pretty easily in the second innings after the Capitals were shot out for 75 in the first…

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