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Apr

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Delhi Capitals’ net bowler suffers facial blow, stretchered off from ground, taken to hospital | WATCH

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals's net bowler suffered a gruesome injury during training at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. As per reports, the ball hit him on the face, resulting in him going down immediately. He required immediate medical attention and was later taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Notably, the youngster was bleeding and in visible distress after the impact. Team medical staff rushed in quickly, along with emergency personnel at the venue. Before being taken to the hospital, he was treated on the ground. However, upon further consultation, he was placed on a stretcher and moved off the ground. Delhi…

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Apr

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Carlos Alcaraz, defending champion, pulls out of Roland Garros; Jannik Sinner to enter as top seed

New Delhi: Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the forthcoming French Open due to a wrist injury that has forced him to reassess his immediate schedule. The decision follows medical evaluations carried out to determine whether he could compete at Roland Garros, where he had lifted the trophy last year. The Spaniard’s issue traces back to the Barcelona Open, where his campaign was cut short. He required treatment during his match against Otto Virtanen and was unable to continue in the tournament, eventually pulling out before his next appearance. The setback has now ruled him out of both Rome and…

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Apr

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Virat Kohli becomes first cricketer to register major feat in IPL, also becomes third cricketer to hit 300 sixes

Bengaluru: Star batter Virat Kohli stole the show in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s high-voltage clash against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The veteran smacked 81 runs off 44 balls as the hosts registered a comfortable five-wicket win. In the process, Kohli struck eight fours and with that, he became the first player in IPL history to reach 800 boundaries. The former RCB captain also became the third cricketer, after Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma, to hit 300 sixes in the cash-rich tournament.  Kohli lauds Devdutt Padikkal after the game Chasing 206 runs, RCB lost the wicket of Jacob Bethell…

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Apr

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Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal ruin Sai Sudharsan’s party as RCB register commanding win over Gujarat

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Rajat Patidar-led side had a struggling start to the match as Sai Sudharsan wreaked havoc in the middle. The youngster smashed a 57-ball century on a surface that was two-faced in the first innings. He dictated the play early on, setting the momentum for Gujarat, but there was little support for him from the other end. Shubman Gill departed after scoring 32 runs off 24 balls, while Buttler added 25 off 16. Towards the fag end of the innings,…

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Apr

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India submits Expression of Interest to host Asian Games 2038; in race with South Korea, Mongolia

New Delhi: India has formally entered the race to host the 2038 Asian Games. The proposal has been submitted by the Indian Olympic Association and was recently taken up for discussion by the Olympic Council of Asia during its executive board meeting in Sanya. The development was confirmed by IOA CEO Raghuram Iyer, who indicated that the process is still in its early stages and further direction from the continental body is awaited. “We have submitted an EOI and it was discussed by the OCA in its executive board meeting,” he said, adding that further guidance from the continental body…

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Apr

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Sai Sudharsan breaks Chris Gayle’s all-time IPL record, smashes cracking century vs RCB in IPL 2026

Bengaluru: Young batter Sai Sudharsan was struggling to live up to his potential in the ongoing IPL 2026. However, in the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the Gujarat Titans opener defied odds, playing some phenomenal cricket and eventually completing his century in 57 balls. Beyond the hundred, Sudharsan etched his name into the record books by surpassing Chris Gayle to become the fastest player to reach 2000 IPL runs in terms of innings. While Gayle achieved the milestone in 48 innings, Sudharsan got there in just 47. Fastest 2000 runs in terms of innings: Player Innings taken…

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Apr

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Why is Phil Salt not playing RCB vs GT clash in IPL 2026 in Bengaluru?

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt was ruled out of the IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans. Captain Rajat Patidar announced it after the toss, revealing that the England international is currently dealing with an injury and, in his absence, Jacob Bethell will open the batting alongside Virat Kohli.  The 22-year-old played two matches for RCB last season and was expected to enjoy a bigger role this season, especially after a charismatic T20 World Cup 2026. However, the team management backed Salt as an opener, who amassed 202 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 168.33. Last…

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Apr

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Former New Zealand cricketer handed two-year suspension after second cocaine test

New Delhi: Former New Zealand international Doug Bracewell has been barred from county cricket for two years following a positive test for cocaine during a domestic fixture in England. It was his second anti-doping violation that led to a significant suspension. The incident traces back to a County Championship Division One match held in Chelmsford on September 25, where Essex County Cricket Club faced Somerset County Cricket Club. A sample taken during that game was later analysed at a laboratory accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency in London. The results confirmed the presence of cocaine along with its metabolite, benzoylecgonine,…

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Apr

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Cheteshwar Pujara analyses reason behind Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s success in IPL 2026

New Delhi: Young uncapped India openers, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have been a force to reckon with in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. They have decimated the bowlers in the powerplay and based on their incredible stroke play, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals have been the most consistent sides in the tournament, being at number one and two on the points table, respectively. Former India international Cheteshwar Pujara, in the meantime, has showered praises on the youngsters, analysing the clarity they have behind the fearless knocks. Speaking about 15-year-old Vaibhav, Pujara mentioned that despite…

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Apr

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RCB vs GT Pitch Report: How will surface at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru play?

Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Gujarat Titans in their upcoming IPL 2026 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Rajat Patidar-led side has kicked off their season remarkably well, winning four out of their six matches so far in the competition. They have played a fearless brand of cricket with the bat and among bowlers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood have done a remarkable job as RCB once again look the favourites to progress to the final. However, in their last game against Delhi Capitals, the batting order struggled to keep the scoreboard ticking and that affected…

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