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24

Apr

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Mohammad Amir and Faheem Ashraf indulge in heated verbal argument during PSL 2026 clash: Watch

Karachi: Rawalpindiz finally registered their first win of the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season in their ninth outing, against Islamabad United on Thursday. Even though it was a one-sided encounter, it was also filled with drama on the field as Pindiz bowler Mohammad Amir indulged in a heated verbal argument with Faheem Ashraf after dismissing him. The incident happened in the 17th over of the innings when Faheem tried to ramp the left-arm fast bowler and ended up edging the ball to the wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan. Amir aggressively celebrated the dismissal and also gave the batter a fiery send-off.…

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24

Apr

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New Zealand veteran Suzie Bates to retire from international cricket after T20 World Cup

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand: New Zealand veteran Suzie Bates has confirmed that she will retire from international cricket after the upcoming T20 World Cup in June in England and Wales. She will bring curtains down on an illustrious career after 20 years, having made her debut for the White Ferns back in 2006 at the age of 18. Bates recently made a comeback from a quadriceps injury and will be named in the 15-member World Cup squad at an announcement event at her former school, Otago Girls' High School, next Wednesday. She will depart with the squad for England for the ODI…

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24

Apr

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Bangladesh get closer to England in rankings as ODI World Cup 2027 qualification looms

Chattogram: Bangladesh won the third and final ODI against New Zealand on Thursday to seal a memorable series win by a 2-1 margin in Chattogram. With this series win, they added four rating points to their kitty in the team rankings and also increased the gap with the West Indies, who are in 10th place at the moment. For the unversed, the ODI rankings are extremely important for full-member nations to qualify directly for the World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year. South Africa and Zimbabwe have directly qualified for the tournament as they are the hosts,…

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24

Apr

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‘Substitute for shoulder injury?’: Fans question Shardul Thakur’s inclusion for Santner in MI vs CSK clash

Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings registered their biggest win in IPL history by 103 runs against Mumbai Indians in the 33rd match of IPL 2026. It was a comprehensive performance from them but unfortunately, that was not the talking point among the fans on social media. Many were perplexed to see Shardul Thakur coming out to bat despite not being named in the playing XI and MI already using the Danish Malewar as an impact player. For the unversed, Thakur was included in the team as a concussion substitute for Mitchell Santner, who got injured while taking a catch to dismiss…

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24

Apr

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CSK shatter multiple records with a dominant 103-run win over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai: The El-Clasico of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was supposed to be the most thrilling contest of the season. But it fizzled into a one-sided encounter as Mumbai Indians succumbed to a 103-run defeat against the Chennai Super Kings on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sanju Samson and Akeal Hosein were the main architects of victory for the five-time champions as they registered their third win of IPL 2026 and also shattered multiple records in the process. Biggest wins for CSK in IPL history (by runs) 103 vs MI, Wankhede, 2026* 97 vs KXIP, Chennai, 2015  93 vs DD, Abu Dhabi,…

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23

Apr

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Lamine Yamal ruled out of season with hamstring injury, will he be fit for FIFA World Cup 2026?

Barcelona: FC Barcelona have confirmed that Lamine Yamal will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a hamstring injury. Medical assessments were carried out, which indicate that the youngster has a muscle tear, leading the club to adopt a conservative recovery plan focused entirely on long-term fitness rather than a rushed return. Despite the setback, there is optimism that he could be available for the FIFA World Cup later in the year, provided rehabilitation progresses as expected. Notably, the injury took place during the La Liga clash against Celta Vigo, which Barcelona secured a narrow victory that helped them…

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23

Apr

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Why is MS Dhoni not playing against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026? When will he play again?

Mumbai: Legendary Chennai Super Kings keeper-batter MS Dhoni is yet to gain full fitness and hence, will be missing the high-voltage clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Earlier, reports claimed that the five-time winning captain is expected to return to the scheme of things in the clash against Mumbai. However, the team management left the decision up to Dhoni about his possible return and the Ranchi-born chose to sit out. As per the latest update, Dhoni could feature in CSK’s upcoming clash against Gujarat Titans on April 26. In that case, he will miss the entire first leg…

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23

Apr

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Sanju Samson’s record-breaking day helps Chennai embarrass Mumbai Indians at Wankhede

Mumbai: Chenani Super Kings opener Sanju Samson once again proved his mettle in the ongoing IPL 2026. The keeper-batter smacked unbeaten 101 runs off 54 deliveries as the visitors posted 207 runs on the board at the Wankhede Stadium. With little to no support from the other end, Samson took the matter into his own hands and played some sensational cricket in the middle. He had a slow start to the match, with Ruturaj Gaikwad dictating the play early on, but once Samson entered his zone, he proved difficult to stop. With the century, Samson now joined Rohit Sharma on…

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23

Apr

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Praful Hinge reveals chat with Ian Bishop, recalls injury setback and Varun Aaron’s priceless pep-talk

New Delhi: Praful Hinge established his authority with a four-wicket haul in his debut IPL game. He dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, Lhuan-dre Pretorious and Riyan Parag, leaving Rajasthan Royals clueless in the middle. Courtesy of his fiery spell, which was followed by a charismatic bowling show from Sakib Hussain, who also claimed four wickets, Hyderabad registered a comfortable 57-run win over Rajasthan. Later that night, Hinge was spotted having a lengthy chat with former cricketer Ian Bishop. When asked about the details of the chat, the pacer shared that the cricketer-turned-commentator was asking about his journey to the big…

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23

Apr

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Why are CSK players wearing black armbands in IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians?

Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings players wore black armbands during their match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium as a mark of respect for Mukesh Choudhary’s mother, who passed away earlier in the week after a prolonged illness. The pacer had left the camp to attend the final rites but later rejoined the squad in time and was included in CSK’s playing XI for the fixture against Mumbai. The five-time champions have already confirmed the development on their social media, offering solidarity with Mukesh in this difficult time. “This one is for Mukesh’s mother. In her memory and in solidarity…

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