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Mar

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CSK’s lowest totals in IPL history as five-time champions collapse vs RR in IPL 2026

Guwahati: Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2026 campaign didn't get off to a desired start as their batting unravelled against the Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. MS Dhoni's absence was felt as the team lacked experience, while Sanju Samson's debut for the franchise also turned out to be forgettable. At one stage, it felt as if they would fold for their lowest totals in the history of IPL, only for the likes of Sarafaraz Khan, Jamie Overton and debutant Kartik Sharma to save the day for the five-time champions. The trio managed to reach double figures as the…

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30

Mar

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First time since 2020! Sanju Samson’s CSK debut ends 6-year ‘opening day’ streak in Guwahati

Guwahati: Sanju Samson endured a forgettable debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) today against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) as he got out only for six runs off seven deliveries. Nandre Burger castled him with a beauty in the second over of the innings and that also triggered an early collapse for the five-time champions. Moreover, this failure also ended Samson's magical streak of the opening day in every IPL season. For the previous six seasons from IPL 2020 to 2025, Samson notched up fifty-plus scores in his first outing of the edition and the streak ended on his CSK debut.…

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30

Mar

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Why is Ravindra Jadeja not playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026?

Guwahati: Chennai Super Kings and Ravindra Jadeja. The two entities have been separated now, and certainly, the fans will find it tough to see their Thalapathy in a different jersey. Yes, Ravindra Jadeja is no more a Super King. He is back with the team he first played for in the IPL, the Rajasthan Royals. Jadeja being traded to RR from CSK was the biggest news ahead of the auction last year, and he will turn up in the pink jersey this season. CSK were desperate to have Sanju Samson in their line-up, and in the process, they ended up…

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30

Mar

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Ball-tampering in PSL 2026: Why is Fakhar Zaman likely to face ban amid controversy?

Lahore: The ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is only five days old, and several controversies have already plagued the tournament. The opening day was headlined with the ball changing its colour to pink while Shaheen Afridi and Sikandar Raza have been accused of breaching the security. Moreover, the ball tampering allegations have hit the league, and Fakhar Zaman has been at the centre of the controversy. He has been charged with changing the condition of the ball in Lahore Qalandars' four-wicket defeat at the hands of Karachi Kings during the game on Sunday. "Lahore Qalandars’ Fakhar Zaman…

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30

Mar

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How has CSK performed in MS Dhoni’s absence in IPL as five-time champions set to miss ex-skipper against RR?

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings' IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals marks a rare moment of MS Dhoni missing out on an IPL match. Despite being in his 40s, Dhoni has been a regular for the Super Kings, though his role has been reduced to bat for just a few balls apart from his wicketkeeping duties in the past couple of years.  Leading into the IPL 2026, Dhoni has picked up a calf strain and is rehabilitating for it, CSK had confirmed a couple of days ago. "Official Statement. MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As…

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Mar

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No IPL broadcast in Bangladesh as India’s JioStar ends broadcast agreement despite softer government stance

New Delhi: Bangladesh fans will not be able to watch the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) matches live. India's JioStar has ended its IPL broadcast agreement in Bangladesh, ruling out any chance of the telecast of the 2026 IPL season in the country, despite the change in stance from the current government. For the unversed, the previous government had banned the IPL broadcast in the country after Mustafizur Rahman was controversially removed from the cash-rich league by the BCCI. In protest, Bangladesh also requested the ICC to move their T20 World Cup matches out of India and eventually ended up…

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30

Mar

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Jannik Sinner defeats Jiri Lehecka to complete ‘Sunshine Double’, clinches Miami Open 2026 title

Miami: Italian tennis superstar Jannik Sinner is hot on the trail of Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP rankings. The star player clinched the Miami Open 2026 final as he defeated Czech Jiri Lehecka with a score of 6-4, 6-4. Registering a comfortable victory, Sinner completed the ‘Sunshine Double’, which means that he has won the Indian Wells and Miami Open as well.  The victory could mean a statement for Carlos Alcaraz that he would have to keep up with his performances if he wants to stay atop the ATP rankings. The straight-sets victory also revealed how ahead of the…

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Mar

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‘Matter of some concern’: R Ashwin flags early warning signs for MI star after stellar win over KKR

New Delhi: The 2nd game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Mumbai Indians dominate three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders and register a six-wicket win to kick off their IPL 2026 campaign in the perfect fashion. KKR posted a target of 221 runs, and MI chased it down in 19.1 overs and won the game by six wickets.  After the victory, former India international Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and talked about one worrying aspect of Mumbai Indians’ performance. The veteran all-rounder pointed out the performance of Trent Boult and how his inability to take wickets in the…

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Mar

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RR vs CSK weather report: How will weather in Guwahati fare for IPL 2026 game 3?

Guwahati: Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in game 3 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides will lock horns at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on March 30. Notably, this is the first game of the season for the two sides, and they will be aiming to get off to a good start.  The clash will be especially interesting as it will be a comeback game for both Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja. Notably, Jadeja and Samson were traded from CSK and RR, respectively, and will be taking on the field against…

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Mar

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Why did Cameron Green not bowl against Mumbai Indians? Check Cricket Australia’s big clarification

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2nd game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The five-time champions dominated Kolkata in several aspects of the game. Still, despite MI registering a brilliant victory, the situation of ace all-rounder Cameron Green has been the hotter topic.  It is worth noting that Green was the most expensive player in the IPL 2026 auction, being roped in by KKR for Rs. 25.2 crore. He was brought in by Andre Russell, who retired and joined KKR’s coaching staff. The three-time champions looked for an explosive batter who could bowl as…

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