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Rashid Khan said Shubman Gill is recovering well from a muscle spasm and could return soon after Gujarat Titans’ narrow loss to Rajasthan Royals. He admitted GT lost momentum with back-to-back wickets despite a strong start. Chasing 211, they fell short in the final over, with Rashid praising Tushar Deshpande’s…

Rajasthan Royals edged Gujarat Titans by 6 runs in a last-ball thriller after posting 210/6. Tushar Deshpande held his nerve in the final over, sealing the win. Sai Sudharsan’s 73 kept Gujarat in the chase, but Ravi Bishnoi’s four wickets proved crucial. Royals moved to the top of the table…

Ashok Sharma stole the show with a 154.2 kmph delivery, the fastest of IPL 2026, surpassing Anrich Nortje. The Gujarat Titans pacer impressed with consistent pace. Despite this, Rajasthan Royals posted 210/6, powered by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fifty and Dhruv Jurel’s 75. Gujarat, missing Shubman Gill, faced a tough chase against…

Sameer Rizvi’s explosive 90 powered Delhi Capitals to a five-wicket win over Mumbai Indians, sealing their second straight victory. Despite early struggles, 22-year-old Rizvi. who came out to bat as Impact Sub dominated the chase, overshadowing Suryakumar Yadav’s fifty and guiding Delhi home comfortably. …

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Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bowl against Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians faced a setback as captain Hardik Pandya was absent due to illness, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the team. Changes were made to Mumbai’s lineup, including the inclusion of Deepak Chahar and Bosch. …

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has reached out to the BCCI to explore new avenues of cricketing cooperation, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. This comes after a period of strained relations, but recent diplomatic improvements suggest a positive outlook for future engagements between the two nations. …

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Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer faces a hefty ₹24 lakh fine for a slow over-rate, marking their second such offence. The team’s playing XI also incurred fines. Another breach could lead to Iyer’s suspension and a ₹30 lakh penalty, adding pressure as PBKS aims for consistency with many matches remaining….

Hardik Pandya is actively working to prove his fitness for bowling 10 overs in ODIs, aiming to be a key player for the 2027 World Cup. Despite initial concerns from the BCCI, he has demonstrated his readiness in domestic matches and is undergoing rigorous training to assure selectors of his…

“We felt we had three seamers going in, and obviously we have two good wrist spinners (Noor Ahmad and Rahul Chahar) bowling in tandem, especially in the middle after the powerplay. We felt that, you know, it will help,” said Gaikwad. “But I think, you know, slight off day for…

Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by five wickets, chasing 210 with ease to register their second straight win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK batter Ayush Mhatre starred with 73 as CSK posted 209/5. In reply, Shreyas Iyer’s 50 and strong support helped PBKS complete the chase…

Former India batter Sunil Gavaskar questioned Kolkata Knight Riders’ balance due to Cameron Green not bowling, suggesting a specialist batter may be needed. He also flagged middle-order concerns amid back-to-back losses. Meanwhile, Gavaskar praised Nitish Kumar Reddy’s improved pace and all-round performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad, calling it encouraging for India….

FIDE Master Prasenjit Dutta, a former prodigy from Tripura, runs a chess academy in New Delhi. He mentored Vaibhav Suri, India’s 27th Grandmaster, whose dedication and positional mastery shaped his rise. Today, Suri focuses entirely on supporting young phenom R Praggnanandhaa, applying his deep strategic insight as a coach, analyst,…

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane defended his strike rate after a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad, claiming he has one of the best since 2023. However, data reveals he ranks significantly lower overall, though his powerplay numbers are strong. His strike rate notably dips against spin and in middle overs….