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Apr

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Novak Djokovic ruled out of Madrid Open, might feature in Italian Open before Roland Garros

Madrid (Spain): Novak Djokovic pulled out of the upcoming Madrid Open as he continues to deal with a shoulder issue that has unsettled his season. With the French Open around the corner, the Serbian could have enjoyed some match time on clay. Instead, he heads into the final stretch of preparation with very little court time behind him. "Madrid, unfortunately, I won't be able to compete this year. I'm continuing my recovery to be back soon,” Djokovic tweeted.  It’s been a fragmented year so far for Djokovic. He has only featured in two events, making the final at the Australian…

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Apr

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IND-W vs SA-W 1st T20I 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: India women vs South Africa women Latest Match Updates Playing XI

Durban: South Africa Women won the toss in Durban and opted to field first in the opening T20I against India, kicking off a five-match series that doubles as preparation for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.  Meanwhile, It’s the first time the two sides are meeting in this format since July 2024 and both enter with very different recent form lines. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side arrive on the back of four straight bilateral T20 series wins, including series victories in England and Australia, even though they missed out on the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup. There are…

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17

Apr

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Australia announce white-ball Bangladesh tour in June; match timings could be affected due to fuel shortage

New Delhi: Australia are set for a tightly packed tour of Bangladesh in June, with six white-ball matches squeezed into a 13-day window. The schedule features three ODIs followed by three T20Is, offering little breathing space between games. The 50-over fixtures will be staged in Dhaka on June 9, 11 and 14. The action then shifts to Chattogram, where the T20I series is lined up for June 17, 19 and 21. Meanwhile, the match timings are still to be finalised, with the possibility of morning matches being explored due to ongoing energy-saving measures in Bangladesh. Those measures stem from fuel…

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Apr

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Why is Finn Allen not playing vs Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 clash in Ahmedabad?

Ahmedabad : Kolkata Knight Riders have dropped Finn Allen from their playing XI against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026. Captain Ajinkya Rahane confirmed the development after winning the toss and electing to bat first. Meanwhile, Finn has been dropped on the back of a series of poor performances, as the New Zealand international has amassed 81 runs in five matches. With KKR’s top order struggling in almost every game, the team management considered bringing in a change as Tim Seifert replaced Allen at the top. In the T20 World Cup 2026, Seifert wreaked havoc, smacking 356 runs in…

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Apr

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Rohit Sharma injury update: MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene opens up on star player’s recovery

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians missed their former captain Rohit Sharma in the game against the Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April 16). He suffered a hamstring injury during the game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and he retired hurt while batting in the second innings. Will Rohit be able to play the next game for MI? MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene stopped short of revealing the same but provided an update on his recovery. He stated that the management is taking a cautious approach and that they don't want to rush the veteran cricketer back as of now.…

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Apr

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Gujarat Titans’ keeper-batter ruled out of IPL 2026, franchise announces replacement

Ahmedabad : Gujarat Titans keeper-batter Tom Banton has been ruled out of the IPL 2026. The England cricketer was signed for his base price of INR 2 crore and was expected to bring some relief to the already struggling middle order. However, he could never make the debut before being ruled out with a finger injury. The team management has already confirmed the development and announced Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement player. “Gujarat Titans sign Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for Tom Banton  Gujarat Titans (GT) have signed Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for Tom Banton, who has been ruled…

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Apr

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Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder fined Rs 1 lakh for using phone in dugout, escapes ban

Guwahati: Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has escaped a ban for using his phone in the dugout during the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati last week. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has fined him for Rs 1 lakh for breach of protocols and the BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has also confirmed the development in this regard. For the unversed, two days after the video of the incident went viral on social media, the BCCI issued a show-cause notice to the Royals manager and asked him to respond to the same…

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Apr

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IND-W vs SA-W: Head to Head record between two teams ahead of T20I series

New Delhi: South Africa women are set to host India women across a five-game T20I series. The first T20I of the series will be held in Kingsmead, Durban, on April 17, and both sides will aim to get off to a good start to the series. While the Indian team will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, South Africa will see Laura Wolvaardt as the captain, with several stars present in the sides.  It is also worth noting that with the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, the series between the two teams could prove to be good practice, and it…

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Apr

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GT vs KKR Pitch Report: How will surface at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad play?

Ahmedabad : The stage is set for game 25 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026, the clash sees Gujarat Titans taking on Kolkata Knight Riders. The two sides will take on each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on April 14. It is interesting to note that while GT will look to stabilise its campaign, KKR will be desperate for a win.  Currently, Gujarat Titans sit in sixth place in the IPL 2026 standings. With four matches played, the side has won two and has lost two matches as well. They will aim to register a…

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Apr

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Is Jasprit Bumrah playing IPL 2026 with an injury? MI head coach’s comments sparks concerns

Mumbai: Nothing is going right for the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). They succumbed to their fourth consecutive loss of IPL 2026 on Thursday, going down to the Punjab Kings. Moreover, Jasprit Bumrah's wicketless season has started becoming a concern for the five-time champions. However, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene backed their ace pacer to come good soon but he also revealed that Bumrah played the earlier matches with a niggle. In the post-match press conference, Mahela was asked if Bumrah's pace had gone down this season in the IPL, but Jayawardene attributed…

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