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Rajasthan Royals suffer major blow, key first-team player is likely ruled out of IPL 2026

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals have suffered a major blow ahead of the IPL 2026. England all-rounder Sam Curran is set to miss the entire season with a suspected groin injury. He was brought in as a part of a trade deal with Chennai Super Kings, which saw Sanju Samson join the five-time champions, while Ravindra Jadeja returned to his first IPL team.  Notably, the 27-year-old last played in the T20 World Cup 2026, when England lost to India in the semi-final, the eventual champions. In the tournament, he claimed six wickets in eight matches at an economy rate of 9.46. With…

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Thibaut Courtois ruled out for six weeks; to miss UCL tie vs Bayern Munich, La Liga clash vs Atletico Madrid

Madrid (Spain): Thibaut Courtois faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a thigh injury during Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Tuesday. The Belgian goalkeeper will now miss an estimated six weeks, as the club statement confirmed. "Following tests carried out today on our player Thibaut Courtois by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the rectus femoris of his right quadriceps. His recovery will be monitored,” the club statement read. He was substituted at halftime in the Champions League round of 16 second-leg clash, with Andriy Lunin taking…

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Mar

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Paul Stirling steps down as T20I captain, Ireland confirm T20I series against India

New Delhi: Ireland were in constant touch with the BCCI, with the hope of hosting India later in the year. They have now finalised it, as a T20I series will be played in June. However, the series will be played under a new leadership, following the resignation of Paul Stirling. The opener on Thursday announced that he had stepped down from the role after a disappointing campaign at the 2026 T20 World Cup. Stirling assumed the full-time T20 captaincy from Andy Balbirnie in 2023 and led Ireland in 48 T20Is. His tenure included two group-stage exits at T20 World Cups,…

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Mar

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Star CSK pacer ruled out of IPL 2026, five-time champions in hunt for replacement

Chennai: Chennai Super Kings have been dealt a setback ahead of IPL 2026, with Nathan Ellis sidelined for the season due to a hamstring injury sustained during training. The Australian pacer is unlikely to regain fitness in time, as confirmed by CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan. His absence leaves a gap in the bowling unit, especially in the crucial death overs where he was expected to play a key role. Ellis had been viewed as a potential solution for closing out innings, particularly following the departure of Matheesha Pathirana, who has since joined Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-value move worth…

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Mar

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Neymar left disappointed after Brazil snub, says ‘Hey Ancelotti, what about me?’ | WATCH

New Delhi: Despite proving his mettle while playing for Santos this season, Neymar Jr. wasn’t called up for Brazil’s upcoming friendlies against France and Croatia. These are the last two international matches Brazil will play before the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is why the forward was desperate to get into the camp. However, head coach Carlo Ancelotti didn’t consider him once again, even when Rodrygo is ruled out. Notably, Neymar was included in a provisional list, raising expectations about a potential return to the national setup. Nevertheless, he failed to make the cut. In a video released on his…

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Mar

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How is Ishan Kishan’s record as captain in T20 cricket? A look at numbers ahead of IPL 2026

Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) appointed Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain on Wednesday for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Notably, their regular skipper Pat Cummins is set to miss the first few matches of the season, which has prompted the franchise to make the decision. Abhishek Sharma will be the vice-captain of the team during this period. Coming back to Kishan, he will lead a team in the IPL for the first time in his career. He recently won the T20 World Cup and played a crucial role batting at the top of the order for India,…

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Mar

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Dinesh Karthik, Dipika Pallikal welcome third child, reveal name of baby girl

New Delhi: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik and his wife, as well as squash star Dipika Pallikal, have been blessed with a baby girl. The couple announced the arrival of the new member in their family. They shared the news on social media, expressing gratitude and joy while revealing the name of the baby gir, Raaha Pallikal Karthik. "With blessings in our hearts and gratitude beyond words, we joyfully welcome our precious girl into this world. Kabir and Zian are thrilled to introduce their baby sister, Raaha Pallikal Karthik. Love, Dipika & Dinesh," they wrote on their respective Instagram accounts.…

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Mar

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First time in 19 years! Pat Cummins injury creates history in IPL 2026 as Ishan Kishan takes over

New Delhi: Pat Cummins' injury has created history in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This statement will look weird for many, but yes, Cummins' injury has led to Sunrisers Hyderabad appointing Ishan Kishan as their stand-in captain. With this appointment, for the first time in 19 years, all 10 teams are set to have Indian captains for more than one game in IPL 2026. The captains' photoshoot will be of all Indian players for only the second time in IPL history, as the franchises have realised the importance of having the Indian players as the captain of the team. SRH was…

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Mar

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IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant left shocked by Arjun Tendulkar’s massive bat weight, conversation goes viral

Lucknow: Arjun Tendulkar is starting a new chapter in his cricket career with the Lucknow Super Giants in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The franchise traded him from five-time champions Mumbai Indians where the all-rounder didn't get many opportunities He has joined the LSG camp ahead of the cash-rich league and his conversation with the captain Rishabh Pant, in which they discuss their respective bat weights has gone viral. In the video, it could be seen that Pant gets shocked to know the weight of Arjun's bat, with the latter also revealing that his father, legendary…

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AB de Villiers backs Royal Challengers Bengaluru to defend their IPL title, ‘Can go all the way again’

Bengaluru: AB de Villiers believes that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) can defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title this year and win the tournament for the second consecutive season. RCB won the IPL last year for the first time in 18 years and according to De Villiers, the team is not dependent only on Virat Kohli anymore. He noted that the RCB squad is filled with fighters and that will relieve the pressure on their talisman which will eventually work well for the franchise. "Virat can feel that, he can sense that he is not the only one carrying the…

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