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Apr

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‘We haven’t adjusted to it’: LSG head coach compares Lucknow pitch to WACA after failing to chase 160 runs

Lucknow: Be it international cricket or the Indian Premier League (IPL), teams feel comfortable playing at their home ground and are aware of the conditions. Moreover, they also get call shots on what kind of pitches to offer for a game. But the same is not the case with the Lucknow Super Giants. They have struggled immensely playing at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow since IPL 2025, winning only two out of their last 10 matches at the venue. On Wednesday, they failed to chase down 160 runs, the lowest total of IPL 2026, against the Rajasthan Royals. Despite…

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22

Apr

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Jacob Bethell defends IPL stint after Alastair Cook’s criticism, explains his preferred batting position

Bengaluru: Jacob Bethell has made it clear that he prefers to bat at No. 3 in the England set-up, a position where he scored his maiden Test century earlier this year. Although speculation about him opening the batting for England against New Zealand has been swirling, Bethell has emphasised his commitment to the No. 3 spot. The youngster explained his preference for No. 3, noting that it suits his game perfectly. Bethell also acknowledged that moving up the order, similar to Joe Root's switch to opening in the 2013 Ashes, could be an option, but stressed that No. 3 is…

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22

Apr

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Jofra Archer set new IPL record for Rajasthan Royals after three-wicket haul against LSG

Lucknow: Ace pacer Jofra Archer claimed three wickets as Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs at the Ekana Stadium. With that, the England international has become the leading wicket-taker for Rajasthan in IPL history. He broke Shane Watson’s record with the 68th wicket for the franchise. Yuzvendra Chahal, Siddharth Trivedi and Shane Warne rank third, fourth and fifth, respectively.  Meanwhile, Jofra dismissed Aiden Markram for a duck in the powerplay, before dismissing Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan in the death overs. With that, Rajasthan have picked up a comfortable win and moved to second on the IPL…

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22

Apr

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Rajasthan Royals move to second on points table after thrashing LSG in low-scoring affair in IPL 2026

Lucknow: Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs at the Ekana Stadium in the ongoing IPL 2026. On a surface that was tough on the batters from the get go, the visitors struggled early on. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is known for his rapid starts, also failed to keep up with the momentum, playing a maiden over, before getting out to Mohsin Khan in the fourth over of the game. Dhruv Jurel soon followed suit, registering a golden duck. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, on the other hand, found some momentum early on, but failed to capitalise on his start,…

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22

Apr

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Chelsea announce new interim coach after sacking Liam Rosenior following 5 straight defeats in Premier League

London: Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after the club suffered five consecutive defeats in the Premier League, for the first time in 114 years. Earlier, the club management offered tremendous support to the English manager, but after an embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion in the league, things changed drastically as the higher authority called for a high-profile meeting. During the meeting, it was decided to relieve Rosenior from his duty. Meanwhile, as things stand, the London-based club are seventh on the points table and are seven points behind a possible UEFA Champions League spot.  “Chelsea…

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22

Apr

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Will MS Dhoni play in CSK’s high-voltage clash against MI? Coach shares major update

Mumbai: Legendary cricketer MS Dhoni is yet to play a single game in the ongoing IPL 2026. The keeper-batter has been training with the squad for over two weeks now, but has been out of action, with the team management not sharing a possible date for his return. Earlier, several media reports claimed that Dhoni could return to action in the high-voltage clash against Mumbai Indians on April 23, but ahead of the contest, CSK’s bowling coach Eric Simmons confirmed that a decision hasn’t been made. He shared that Dhoni and the medical unit have the final say regarding his…

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22

Apr

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LSG’s Rs 11 crore player returns to playing XI against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026

Lucknow: After being sidelined for nearly a year, Mayank Yadav returns to professional cricket. The ace pacer suffered a lower back stress fracture last May and has been out of action since. He recently featured for India A before the T20 World Cup, but those were a couple of friendly games against USA and Namibia. Meanwhile, the BCCI had cleared him to feature in the IPL much before, but the LSG team management didn’t want to risk him and brought him to action for the first time this season against Rajasthan Royals. Notably, Mayank showed glimpses of his class in…

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22

Apr

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Leicester City, 2016 Premier League champions, relegated to third division – What went wrong in last 10 years?

New Delhi: Leicester City’s fall from Premier League champions to relegation into League One has been nothing short of dramatic. Just ten years ago, the Foxes were celebrating a fairytale Premier League title, defying all expectations. Now, after a series of downturns, they find themselves confirmed for the third tier of English football, their relegation sealed with a 2-2 draw against Hull City this week. Notably, the club’s trajectory from highs to lows has been steep. The same team that shocked the football world in 2016 with their title win also made a name for themselves in Europe, reaching the…

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22

Apr

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Lanka Premier League set to begin on July 10, final on August 5

New Delhi: The Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo will be joining the list of venues for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in 2026. This marks a big milestone for the tournament, as SSC will host matches for the first time, after recently making a name for itself by hosting the inaugural floodlit match at the T20 World Cup 2026. Meanwhile, the sixth season of the LPL will run from July 10 to August 5, returning to its familiar mid-year slot. The tournament was originally meant to be held late in 2025, but Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) decided to push…

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22

Apr

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Mohammad Nawaz tests positive for recreational drug use, ICC alerts Pakistan Cricket Board

New Delhi: All-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is currently under investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after reportedly testing positive for recreational drug use. The incident has disrupted Nawaz’s plans to join Surrey for the T20 Blast in England, with the deal now officially cancelled. As per ESPNcricinfo, Nawaz’s positive test stems from a sample collected during the T20 World Cup earlier this year. Notably, the 32-year-old played a key role in Pakistan’s campaign at the tournament in Sri Lanka, featuring in all seven matches. Though Pakistan were eliminated at the Super Eight stage, Nawaz contributed 15 runs and took seven…

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