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Apr

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Why is Abishek Porel not playing for DC in IPL 2026 opener against LSG in Lucknow?

New Delhi: Abishek Porel missed out as Delhi Capitals open their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, April 1. Porel was a regular part of the DC setup last year, having played in 13 of the 14 matches for them. Porel was used as a floater in middle order and at the top last year, having played as an opener six times. He joined Jake-Fraser McGurk at the top last time. However, he was not picked for DC's opener against the Super Giants in Lucknow.  Why is Porel not playing…

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Apr

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No Arjun Tendulkar, Mayank Yadav to return; LSG’s probable Playing XI for IPL 2026 opener vs DC

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants will be opening their IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 1 as they look for a strong start. After having made it to the playoffs for two successive seasons in 2022 and 2023, LSG finished outside the top four in the next two editions. They look to make a strong start to 2026 as they bid for a strong season. Up against them are DC, who have not been in the playoffs since 2021. The Super Giants would be pleased of having full strength squad…

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Apr

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‘No one wants to be benched’: Arjun Tendulkar replies to limited opportunities at MI in IPL

New Delhi: Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, is set to begin a new chapter in his Indian Premier League career as he eyes a strong campaign with the Lucknow Super Giants in 2026. The junior Tendulkar, who made his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians, was roped in by LSG in a trade from MI. He was with MI from 2021; however, he was ruled out of the season due to an injury. He was benched throughout 2022 and made his IPL debut in 2023, playing in four matches and picking three wickets. The 26-year-old featured in a…

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Apr

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Gujarat Titans’ batting needs to be structured, reckons former India cricketer after defeat to Punjab

Chandigarh: Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their opening game of the IPL 2026. The Shubman Gill-led side had a rough time with the bat, as they struggled to build partnerships. The captain and Jos Buttler managed to keep the scoreboard ticking for a while, scoring 39 and 38 runs, respectively, but once they moved back to the pavilion, wickets fell like a house of cards as Gujarat posted a modest 162 runs in the first innings. In modern cricket, when 220 runs isn't quite safe, Gujarat’s total posed little to no threat to Punjab. The middle…

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Apr

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India to tour Zimbabwe after England tour for three T20Is, schedule announced

New Delhi: Team India will tour Zimbabwe in July this year for three T20Is, the BCCI confirmed today while announcing the schedule officially as well. These matches come amid a packed international schedule for the men in blue across all formats after the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. India's home season will start as early as June as they are hosting Afghanistan for one Test and three ODIs, and then will tour England for as many as eight white-ball matches, which will conclude on July 19. Four days later on July 23, India's Zimbabwe tour is scheduled to get underway.…

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Apr

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Amelia Kerr’s record 179* helps New Zealand break India’s world record in Women’s ODI cricket

Wellington: Amelia Kerr and New Zealand Women were busy breaking records in the second ODI against South Africa on Wednesday at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. They chased down 347 runs successfully on the back of Kerr's stunning unbeaten 179-run knock to break India's world record set during the World Cup semifinal against Australia last year. India had chased down 339 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai thanks to Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 with five wickets and nine balls in hand. It was the world record chase in Women's ODI cricket at the time, surpassing Australia's record set…

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Apr

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Did Ravindra Jadeja cry on the field during IPL 2026 clash vs CSK? Viral video sparks discussion among fans

Guwahati: The Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings clash on Monday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season made a lot of fans emotional. While Ravindra Jadeja was playing for the Royals, Sanju Samson turned up for CSK as the two players were traded by their respective franchises ahead of the auction. It felt weird for many to see, especially Jadeja, not wear the yellow jersey, and the cricketer was also seen kissing the CSK logo after the match. However, a video has gone viral now claiming that Jadeja was also teary-eyed at one stage during the match against…

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Apr

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Shreyas Iyer becomes first captain to be fined in IPL 2026, Know reason here

Chandigarh: Punjab Kings got off to a brilliant start in IPL 2026 as they defeated Gujarat Titans in their opening game by three wickets at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh. However, their skipper, Shreyas Iyer, has been fined despite being on the winning side due to the poor over-rate of PBKS. Iyer has been fined a massive amount of Rs 12 lakh, even as he became the first captain to face the action for breaching the code of conduct. After opting to bowl first, Punjab Kings took almost two hours to complete their 20 overs. They were also penalised before the…

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Apr

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Glenn Maxwell omitted as Cricket Australia announces central contracts for 2026-27 season

Sydney: Cricket Australia, today, announced the list of centrally contracted players for the 2026-27 season. They have dropped Glenn Maxwell from the previous list, who has had a lean run at the international level in white-ball cricket. He retired from ODIs in June 2025 and is active only in one format. He hasn't played Tests since 2017 and didn't have a great time in the T20 World Cup as well, where Australia were knocked out in the group stage. There are question marks over Maxwell's T20I career as well now, having faced the axe from the central contract for the…

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Apr

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Full list of 48 qualified teams, finalised groups after UEFA Qualifiers final

New Delhi: The upcoming FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada will see 48 teams participating for the first time in history. For the first time, teams from all seven continents will be taking the centre stage in the global footballing extravaganza. Defending champions Argentina will be aiming to defend their title, while several teams from the 2022 edition will also go missing. The tournament is set to get underway on June 11 and a total of 104 matches will be played across 16 cities. The USA will host a mammoth 78 games, including the knockout rounds and…

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