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Apr

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When will Wanindu Hasaranga join LSG squad for IPL 2026? Tom Moody shares major update

Kolkata: Sri Lanka international Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the IPL 2026. Lucknow Super Giants’ Global Director of Cricket, Tom Moody, confirmed the development during the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. The former Australia international noted that the franchise is finalising a replacement and an announcement can be made in the next couple of days. “We are sort of preparing for him not going to be available for us. So, we are in the process of finalising a replacement that will be announced in next 24-48 hours,” Moody said while speaking to the commentators.…

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Apr

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Who is Mukul Choudhary? Know his salary and 3 franchises that bid for him in IPL 2026 auction

Kolkata: Mukul Choudhary stole the show for Lucknow Super Giants in the high-voltage clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. The 21-year-old arrived at the crease when the Risbabh Pant-led side was reduced to 104/5 in the 12.5 overs and the game was slowly slipping away from the hands of the visitors. Ayush Badoni, who was looking in good touch and scored 54 runs, departed soon and all the responsibility fell on Mukul. At one point, the game seemed to be done and dusted in KKR’s favour but Mukul had a different plan. He launched a scathing attack…

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Apr

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Mukul Choudhary’s miraculous knock stuns KKR at Eden Gardens, LSG win by three wickets

Kolkata: Lucknow Super Giants have pulled off a miraculous win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens. The game was far out of their reach at one point, but Mukul Choudhary played some phenomenal cricket in the middle, smacking sixes for fun to get the job done. He barely had any support from the other end, so he took the matter into his own hands and pulled off a historic win over Kolkata on their home turf. Leading up to the season, LSG head coach Justin Langer lauded Mukul for his six-hitting abilities and when…

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Apr

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Why has no Indian broadcaster bid for media rights yet?

New Delhi: With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to begin in June, uncertainty looms over its broadcast in India as media rights for the tournament remain is not yet finalised. No broadcaster, be it for television or digital coverage, has approached FIFA to own the rights, which has left the fans in a dilemma over the competition. Notably, the rights sales process has been underway since mid-2025, but it has failed to generate meaningful traction in the market. FIFA had initially pegged the combined value of the 2026 and 2030 editions at $100 million. That figure was later revised…

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Apr

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Finn Allen’s controversial dismissal against LSG puts umpires under scrutiny | WATCH

Kolkata: Finn Allen had a rough start to his IPL career, having been dismissed for 37, 28, 6 and 9 runs in the first four games of the 2026 season. The New Zealand international arrived with a lot of promise, especially after a 33-ball century against South Africa in the T20 World Cup semi-final, but Allen has struggled to live up to the potential. Even against Lucknow at Eden Gardens, he was struggling heavily before Prince Yadav got the better of him. The dismissal, however, has stirred a controversy on social media, with even commentators talking about it. Notably, the…

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Apr

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Why is Varun Chakaravarthy not playing for KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens in IPL 2026?

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders will miss the service of Varun Chakaravarthy in the clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens. The star spinner suffered a finger injury while completing a catch against Hyderabad and has been out of action since. He was also not available for the match against Punjab Kings, which was called off due to rain. “Varun is still recovering from his hand injury,” Rahane said after the toss. In his absence, Sunil Narine and Anukul Roy will have to lead the spin department. LSG opt to field first Lucknow have won the toss and elected…

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Apr

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Why is Blessing Muzarabani not playing for KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens in IPL 2026?

Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders have dropped Blessing Muzarabani from their clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens. The Zimbabwe international clinched a four-wicket haul in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad and was expected to get a longer rope in the playing XI. However, he was dropped from the match against Lucknow, with veteran all-rounder Sunil Narine replacing him. Blessing’s absence also confirms that Cameron Green is set to bowl. Cricket Australia had earlier restricted the all-rounder to bowl in the IPL for the first three games. That deadline has now passed and with that, Green could very well…

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Apr

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Prabhsimran Singh backs Impact Player rule, cites its importance for youngsters in IPL

New Delhi: Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh has come out in support of the Impact Player rule at a time when the regulation continues to divide opinion across the league. While several players, including Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has questioned its influence on the balance of the game, the young batter views it as a pathway for emerging talent to break through. Drawing from his own journey, Prabhsimran pointed to the increased chances that the rule has created for players who might otherwise have spent long periods on the sidelines. Having waited years for consistent opportunities early in his…

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Apr

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Yuvraj Singh recalls time when he was diagnosed with Cancer, ‘doctor told I had only 3-6 months to live’

New Delhi: Yuvraj Singh opened up recently on his battle with cancer in a podcast with former England cricketer Michael Vaughan. During his interaction, the former India cricketer recalled that the doctor had told him that he had only three to six months left to live. Yuvraj had won the player of the tournament award at the 2011 World Cup, which India won, and was at the peak of his career then. Moreover, a spot in the Indian team had also opened up when Sourav Ganguly announced his retirement. Yuvraj was desperate to play Tests for India at the time…

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Apr

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Rashid Khan set to skip Tests to prolong international career, to play only one match per year

New Delhi: Rashid Khan is cutting down on playing Test cricket to prolong his international career for Afghanistan. He is the captain of the team in T20Is but was told to step back from red-ball cricket after his back injury in 2023. He once played a Test against medical advice and ended up bowling 55 overs. However, the spin bowler is now functioning on a one Test match per year system to keep himself fit. He played only one Test match last year, against Zimbabwe in January and might or might not play against India, scheduled to take place in…

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