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16

Apr

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R Vaishali creates history, becomes first Indian to win FIDE Women’s Candidates

New Delhi: R Vaishali experienced a dramatic final day at the FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 on Wednesday. The Indian grandmaster became the first woman from the country to win the said tournament, as she defeated Kateryna Lagno in the final round to create history. She will now battle against Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Championship crown. Vaishali is the second Indian woman to fight for the Women’s World Championship title and the first after 15 years. Koneru Humpy was the first Indian woman to do so, as she had challenged Hou Yifan for the women’s crown at Albania’s Tirana 15 years…

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16

Apr

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IPL 2026: Updated points table after RCB vs LSG match, Orange cap and Purple cap holders

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru made light work of Lucknow Super Giants in the 23rd match of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday to register their fourth win in five matches this year. It was a brilliant performance from the defending champions as they never let the opposition come back into the game after opting to bowl first. After restricting LSG to 146 runs, RCB chased the target down in just 15.1 overs to jump to the top of the points table with eight points. Rajasthan Royals also have eight points after five matches and are…

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16

Apr

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CSK complains to BCCI against RCB, says ‘Dosa, Idli’ track in Bengaluru not in good taste

Bengaluru: The Chennai Super Kings have complained to the BCCI over the DJ's choice of song and comments during their away game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 5 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. CSK have highlighted the issue with the track 'Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutney’ that was played before the start of their innings, specifically. According to the five-time champions, playing the track, which is a popular background score to memes about South Indian stereotypes, before their innings was not in good taste. A top IPL official has also confirmed the development and stated that the governing…

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16

Apr

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Rohit Sharma injury update: 3 players who can replace MI batter and open the innings if he misses PBKS clash

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians' star batter and former captain Rohit Sharma seems set to miss the game against Punjab Kings today in IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He didn't train much on the eve of the game after walking off retired hurt against RCB due to a hamstring injury. Even though the scans haven't suggested a major injury, the five-time champions are unlikely to take a chance with Rohit given the long season ahead. Rohit's absence opens up a spot at the top of the order and there are multiple options for MI to replace him with. Here…

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16

Apr

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Rohit Sharma all but out of PBKS clash in IPL 2026, who can open with Ryan Rickelton for Mumbai Indians?

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians opener Rohit Sharma is all but out of the IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, owing to a hamstring injury. While batting against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the veteran complained of the issue and was forced to retire hurt. He was expected to get back to full fitness before the Punjab match, but Rohit is still having problems and for the same reason, the team management is not expected to take a risk. There was little chance of him playing as an Impact Player, but during the practice session on Wednesday, he was spotted struggling with the injury…

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15

Apr

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Ben Stokes feels he was ‘quite lucky’ to be alive after nasty cheekbone blow

New Delhi: Ben Stokes said he feels 'quite lucky' to be alive after being hit in the face by a cricket ball, the England captain revealed on Wednesday. Stokes required surgery after fracturing his right cheekbone in a freak accident, along with other facial injuries, while coaching Durham’s academy players in February. In an in-house interview with the England and Wales Cricket Board, the 34-year-old all-rounder recalled: "I copped one straight in the face. Pretty nasty, funnily, probably the best result of a bad situation, to be honest. Just a couple of inches one way or the other, I might not…

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15

Apr

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Who is leading LSG as Rishabh Pant is ruled out of second innings of IPL 2026 clash against RCB?

Bengaluru: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant suffered an elbow injury during the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. In the fifth over of the first innings, Pant tried to play it across against Josh Hazlewood, but failed to time it, which went on to smash his elbow. It resulted in the keeper-batter walking out with the physio and only returned after LSG lost their fifth wicket, with Ayush Badoni departing for 38 runs.  Pant’s return to the batting didn’t help LSG, though. He departed after scoring one run of six balls as LSG’s batters continue…

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15

Apr

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LSG no match to RCB’s all-round show as Bengaluru register comfortable five-wicket win

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Rishabh Pant-led side showed little intent with the bat and that arguably sealed their fate. Opener Aiden Markram made just 12 runs, while Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran made one each. Towards the back end, Ayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary made 38 and 39 runs, respectively, as LSG posted a modest 146 runs on board. For Bengaluru, Rasikh Salam Dar stole the show, claiming four wickets. Bhuvneshwar Kumar too had a gun day, picking up three wickets, while Krunal Pandya finished with two.…

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Apr

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Rajat Patidar is a super talent, but no room for India T20I team at the moment, believes Aaron Finch

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar has been one of the most consistent performers so far in the IPL 2026. He scored 222 runs in five matches at a whopping strike rate of 213.46 and is also the third-leading run-scorer of the competition. He has been a force to reckon with and with that, there have been talks of him earning a spot in the national team, especially when the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are struggling in the IPL at the moment.  T20 World Cup-winning captain Aaron Finch, in the meantime, showered high praise on Patidar,…

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Apr

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Will Josh Hazlewood play RCB’s all remaining games in IPL 2026 or manage workload? Pacer shares update

Bengaluru: Josh Hazlewood missed the first three games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru before returning to the playing XI against Rajasthan Royals. He produced an impressive show in the match, claiming two wickets, but RCB suffered a six-wicket defeat. He was interestingly dropped in the marquee clash against Mumbai Indians, with Jacob Duffy returning to the scheme of things, but the New Zealand international was immediately dropped for Hazlewood in RCB’s next game against Lucknow. That raised an interesting question on Hazlewood’s fitness and whether the Australia international needs to manage his workload for the remainder of the IPL. After the…

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