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Apr

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KL Rahul leaves behind MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina in most-prolific IPL record after KLassy carnage vs PBKS

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals star batter KL Rahul unleashed a classy carnage as he ripped apart the Punjab Kings bowling attack in a stellar display of batting at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, April 25. Rahul achieved several milestones on the way to his unbeaten 152 off 67 balls after receiving an early lifeline from Shashank Singh. Rahul became the first-ever Indian player to have scored a 150 in an IPL match, going past Abhishek Sharma, who had made 141 against the PBKS only last year. The 34-year-old opener has also surpassed legendary players like MS Dhoni and Suresh…

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Apr

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KL Rahul scripts history, breaks Abhishek Sharma’s all-time record by an Indian in IPL against PBKS

New Delhi: KL Rahul scripted history in the Indian Premier League. The Delhi Capitals openers decimated the Punjab Kings bowlers, smacking unbeaten 152 runs in the middle, setting the record for the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. Abhishek Sharma held the record previously, having smacked 141 runs against Punjab Kings in 2025. Overall, he stands third on the list, behind Chris Gayle and Brendon McCullum. Highest individual score in IPL: Player Runs Chris Gayle 175* Brendon McCullum 158* KL Rahul 152* Abhishek Sharma 141 …

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Apr

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Bangladesh women’s Nahida Akter, Sarmin Sultana handed demerit points amid Sri Lanka series

New Delhi: In a major development for Bangladesh women, the side’s star players Nahida Akter and Sarmin Sultana were found in breach of the ICC’s (International Cricket Council) Code of Conduct. The two players have been fined 10% of their match fees for separate Level 1 breaches during the second ODI of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka women.  Since it was the first offence of the two players in the last 24 months, they have been handed one demerit point each. It is worth noting that Akter was penalised after she gave Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu an animated send-off…

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Apr

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Mitchell Starc joins Delhi Capitals: Why is Australia pacer not playing vs Punjab Kings in IPL 2026?

New Delhi: Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has finally joined the Delhi Capitals camp, almost one month after the start of the IPL 2026 season. He was dealing with a shoulder and elbow injury, as Cricket Australia was closely monitoring his development. Earlier in the week, they finally gave the green light to Starc to join the DC squad for the cash-rich league, but the pacer is not yet entirely ready. He arrived in India early to get accustomed to the conditions and is expected to be available since May 1 against Rajasthan Royals. Thus, even though Starc had joined the…

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Apr

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Krunal Pandya aims to play for India again after consistent performances for RCB in IPL 2026

Bengaluru: Krunal Pandya has produced consistent performances so far for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. Against Gujarat Titans, he struggled with the ball in his final two overs, but got the job done with the bat, playing a cameo of unbeaten 23 runs off 12 balls, as RCB won the match by five wickets. After the match, the all-rounder was called to speak to the commentators and he used the occasion to reflect on a much larger ambition, which is to make a return to international cricket. “There’s nothing bigger than playing in the blue jersey once again. My…

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Apr

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Mascots stage fight before toss in PSL 2026, video goes viral | WATCH

New Delhi: The Pakistan Super League is once again in the news after the recent episode between Mohammad Amir and Faheem Ashraf. This time around, it was regarding a pre-match segment that turned into a talking point ahead of the marquee clash between Karachi Kings and Lahore Qalandars. Notably, during the toss, the show produced a scripted fight between the two mascots, which drew significant attention, mostly because it was extremely unnecessary.  The brief act unfolded during the toss build-up, where mascots staged a playful scuffle near the pitch. What was designed as light entertainment quickly became the centre of…

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Apr

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Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara backs Riyan Parag despite ongoing struggle in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals have done remarkably well in their IPL 2026 campaign, winning five out of seven matches. The top three batters and the bowling unit have been highly effective, resulting in them being third on the points table. However, ahead of the second half of the season, attention has increasingly turned toward captain Riyan Parag, who has failed to live up to his potential.  Despite leading effectively on the field, the 24-year-old has struggled to convert starts into meaningful contributions. His tally stands at 81 runs from seven innings, with no score exceeding 20, which has put him…

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Apr

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Mitchell Starc joins Delhi Capitals camp for IPL 2026, unlikely to play vs Punjab Kings

New Delhi: Star Australia pacer Mitchell Starc has finally joined the Delhi Capitals camp for the IPL 2026 season. The southpaw was reportedly dealing with shoulder and elbow injuries, which ruled him out of the first half of the cash-rich league. He was training in Australia under CA, as Delhi management repeatedly confirmed that they were unsure of when the pacer could join the camp. On April 25, he finally landed in India and checked into the team hotel. Delhi shared a video montage of the same on their social media.  Now, even though Starc has joined the camp, he…

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Apr

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Sreesanth blocks Harbhajan Singh on Instagram after latter made advertisement on infamous slapgate saga

New Delhi: Nearly two decades after the infamous slapgate incident, Sreesanth has publicly criticised Harbhajan Singh over a recent advertisement that referenced their past altercation. The former fast bowler suggested that while time had eased tensions, the decision to turn that episode into commercial content altered his stance completely. The flashpoint traces back to 2008, during IPL’s inaugural season, when a post-match confrontation between the two players became a defining controversy. Images of Sreesanth, visibly distressed after the altercation, spread widely and disciplinary action followed, including a suspension for Harbhajan for the remainder of the tournament. In his recent remarks,…

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Apr

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Shubman Gill highlights factors, including dropped catch of Virat Kohli, behind Gujarat’s defeat to RCB

Bengaluru: Defending 206 runs against RCB at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Gujarat Titans had an early opening when Virat Kohli offered a chance in the very first over. The opportunity went down as Washington Sundar dropped a dolly and the reprieve proved costly. The star batter settled quickly and went on to anchor the chase with an aggressive 81 from 44 deliveries, steering Bengaluru comfortably toward the target with more than an over to spare. After the game, GT captain Gill pointed to that moment as significant, though not decisive on its own, emphasising the team’s inability to respond effectively…

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