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Rubel Hossain announces retirement from international cricket

New Delhi: Bangladesh fast bowler Rubel Hossain on Wednesday announced his retirement from international cricket. The 36-year-old walks away as the fifth leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in the ODI format. The speedster made his announcement through a Facebook post. "I am pacer Rubel Hossain. I have played 27 Tests, 104 ODIs and 28 T20Is for Bangladesh," he wrote on his social media. "The national team is my passion. But at some point, I had to leave international cricket. With that in mind, I said goodbye to international cricket. However, I intend to continue playing domestic cricket. Thank you to my…

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Virat Kohli fitness update: RCB talisman opens up on his injury issue after his impact sub role vs LSG

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman Virat Kohli dropped a major update on his injury and health after his team's win over the Lucknow Super Giants at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, April 15. Kohli played a strong hand in RCB's five-wicket win over LSG as the defending champions chased down 147 with 29 balls to spare. Kohli spoke on his injury after the win, revealing that he had a sore knee in the last game and was under the weather for the previous few days. "Much better than the last game, still not 100%, knee was sore last game,…

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MI vs PBKS Pitch Report: How will surface at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai play?

Mumbai: After three consecutive defeats, Mumbai Indians will host Punjab Kings in their fifth match of the IPL 2026 campaign at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Ahead of that, the Hardik Pandya-led side suffered a huge blow, with Rohit Sharma expected to sit out, owing to a hamstring injury. The veteran India international has shown glimpses of his class this season and his absence could hurt the team, especially when many of their players are currently out of form. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, who have been a cornerstone of the team, have failed to live up to the expectations…

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Apr

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Trophyless for six years, inconsistent in 2026, do Mumbai Indians need wholesome changes? Aaron Finch opines

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians have won just one of their first four matches in the ongoing IPL 2026. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, they were a fearless unit, having won the title on five occasions, but in recent times, the team has struggled to live up to the expectations. Mumbai have not won the title since 2020 and this year too, their performance has been highly disappointing, with them being ninth on the points table.  This has been MI’s trend for quite some time now. In the 2024 season, they finished at the bottom of the table and since then,…

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Is Virat Kohli playing today’s IPL 2026 clash for RCB against LSG at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium?

New Delhi: In a big relief for Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans, batting maestro Virat Kohli is set to be back in action for his team's IPL 2026 clash against the Lucknow Super Giants at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, April 15. Kohli had picked up an ankle issue during RCB's away fixture against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday and wasn't on the field for his team's bowling. However, Kohli has been named in the impact subs in the RCB team sheet. Team captain Rajat Patidar confirmed that Josh Hazlewood is back in for Jacob Duffy as the only change to…

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RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 LIVE Cricket Score: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants Latest Match Updates, Teams

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru bank on their explosive batting unit once again as they aim to overpower an inconsistent Lucknow Super Giants and break away from the mid-table congestion in their IPL clash. RCB currently sit third with six points, with four other teams close behind on four points each. They trail table-toppers Rajasthan Royals by two points and are just one behind Punjab Kings. Yet, in truth, no side this season has intimidated bowlers quite like RCB. While Rajasthan’s dominance has revolved around Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s aggressive strokeplay and Punjab have leaned on a more measured, calculated approach, RCB…

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In times of overcrowded calendar, Washington Sundar feels ‘blessed’ to play all formats for India

New Delhi: All-format players are hard to find in today's overcrowded cricket calendar, with a series being around every now and then. India have only a few. Washington Sundar is one of them.  Washington, whose India career began in 2017 and has been interrupted by several injuries, has nonetheless been a consistent presence in the national squad over the past 18 months. "Being an all-format player for the Indian cricket team is a massive blessing. Because we all know the kind of cricket that the Indian team has always played," he told PTI in an interview. "And getting to play…

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Former IPL champion wants Nicholas Pooran to bounce back and make a statement against RCB

Bengaluru: Lucknow Super Giants have won and lost two matches in the ongoing IPL 2026 and are currently seventh on the points table. The bowling unit has been their strongest force, with Mohammed Shami and Prince Yadav dictating the play, while Digvesh Rathi has been doing well too. Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 15, they will see the return of Mayank Yadav, who will further strengthen the unit. Batting, on the other hand, has disappointed. Mitchell Marsh is yet to find rhythm, while Rishabh Pant has struggled with consistency. Nicholas Pooran, who was demoted to number five in the…

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Viktor Axelsen, two-time world and Olympic champion, retires from professional badminton at 32

New Delhi: Viktor Axelsen, a two-time Olympic and world champion from Denmark, has announced his retirement from professional badminton at the age of 32, marking an end to a stunning 16-year career. He was troubled with persistent back injuries over the last few months and was last seen in action at the 2025 BWF China Masters. He confirmed the decision today while speaking to Badminton Europe while stating that the recurring back injury prevented him from training and competing at the highest level. "As most people know, I have been struggling with my back for quite some time. After I…

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RCB vs LSG: 3 Player battles to watch out for in IPL 2026 Match 23

Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants will face each other today in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB are in great form this season as well, winning three out of four matches and they have a chance to become the table-toppers again with a win today. On the other hand, LSG have won and lost two matches each so far and are in seventh place in the table. Ahead of the high-stakes clash, let us have a look at the three player-battles to watch out for: 3 Player…

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