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Apr

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Irfan Pathan names Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s biggest hurdle in upcoming clash against KKR

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders will host Rajasthan Royals in game 28 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides will lock horns at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 19, and with the clash right around the corner, many eyes will be set upon 15-year-old ace batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.  The youngster has lit the IPL on fire with his quickfire knocks as an opener for Rajasthan Royals. Being one of the highest run-getters in the tournament, it could be interesting to see how Sooryavanshi fares against the struggling KKR.  Ahead of the game, former India cricketer…

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19

Apr

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BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar gets contract extension till June 2027

New Delhi: In a major development for the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), the board has come forward and decided to extend the contract of former India cricketer Ajit Agarkar as the chief selector of the BCCI for another year. It is worth noting that India has been largely successful under Agarkar’s tenure, securing three ICC trophies. With the ODI World Cup set to be played next year, the BCCI is looking to secure its roster, and the board has once again shown faith in its current set-up. Giving yet another year to Agarkar at the helm. …

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19

Apr

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KKR vs RR: Head-to-head record between two teams ahead IPL 2026 game 28

Kolkata: The stage is set for the 28th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 19, and the two sides will hope to put in a good showing. It is worth noting that both sides will be coming into the game on the back of a loss and will aim to improve.  Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves in last place in the standings. With five losses and one no-result game in six, the side is yet to register a victory and has…

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19

Apr

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Serge Gnabry’s 2025/26 season comes to tragic end with injury, set to miss FIFA World Cup 2026

munich: In a major blow to Germany and FC Bayern Munich, the side’s star forward Serge Gnabry has been ruled out of the ongoing season due to a torn adductor injury. The star player is likely to miss the rest of the season and is expected to miss Germany’s campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2026 as well.  It is worth noting that Gnabry tore the adductor in his right thigh, as stated by the club, Bayern Munich; however, the club did not reveal the extent of the injury or the timeline of his return. But he is expected to…

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19

Apr

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KKR vs RR Pitch Report: How will surface at Eden Gardens in Kolkata play?

Kolkata: The stage is set for the 28th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The game sees Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 19. It is worth noting that Rajasthan Royals have been one of the most in-form sides in the tournament so far.  With five matches played, the inaugural champions have won four matches and have lost one and currently occupy third place in the standings with eight points to their name.  On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have been going through a horrid campaign in…

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19

Apr

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‘Very good to see’: Ishan Kishan opens up on stellar victory against Chennai Super Kings

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad registered an emphatic victory against Chennai Super Kings in the 27th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides met at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 18, and despite putting up a fight, CSK was unable to register the win.  Batting first, SRH posted a total of 194 runs on the board. Aiming to chase down the target, Chennai were limited to a score of 184, and SRH won the game by 10 runs and registered their third victory of the ongoing season.  With the win, SRH moved…

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18

Apr

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Is MS Dhoni playing today’s IPL 2026 clash for CSK against SRH at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium?

Hyderabad: The wait continues for the Chennai Super Kings fans as MS Dhoni is not yet fit enough to return to action. After he travelled with the team to Hyderabad for the clash against SRH, there were some expectations from the keeper-batter to turn up for the night at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. However, the veteran didn’t want to risk himself just yet and is now likely to feature in CSK’s upcoming clash against Mumbai Indians on April 23. Meanwhile, Chennai made two changes to the playing XI against Hyderabad, Matt Short replaced Akeal Hosein in the mix, while…

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18

Apr

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Is Pat Cummins playing for SRH in IPL 2026 clash against CSK in Hyderabad?

New Delhi: Pat Cummins missed out as Sunrisers Hyderabad host Chennai Super Kings in their sixth match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday, April 18. Cummins has returned to Hyderabad but isn't part of the side, which looks to build on its success from the Rajasthan Royals win. Cummins headed back home for scans for his lumbar stress injury and was cleared by Cricket Australia to join the SRH camp in the Indian cash-rich league. SRH shared a video of Cummins boarding the team bus for the CSK clash as they…

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18

Apr

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Stubbs, Rahul and Miller’s late blitzkrieg takes Delhi to top four in IPL 2026, RCB suffer second defeat

Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. After two consecutive defeats, the Axar Patel-led side enjoyed a small break and returned to action with a marquee win. They produced a complete show, but of course, there’s plenty of room for improvement, despite the win. Meanwhile, Batting first, Bengaluru were off to a flyer on a rather sluggish wicket. Phil Salt dictated the play, scoring 63 runs off 38 balls, but he had little support from the other end. Many of the RCB batters found some momentum early on, but they failed to…

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Apr

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Neeraj Chopra reveals problems that led to split with coach Jan Zelezny

New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra has opened up on the factors behind his disappointing outing at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, where he finished eighth and brought an end to a long-standing streak of top-two finishes in international events. The result came after a prolonged period of consistency that stretched back to 2021. However, Chopra revealed that a disc issue in the lead-up to the championships played a major role in the outcome. The injury occurred during a training session in the Czech Republic, leaving him with a difficult decision on whether to compete. “I had something in mind. It…

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