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The BWF has approved a new 3×15 scoring system in badminton, set to be implemented from January, after strong support at its AGM. While trials showed shorter, more exciting matches, opinions are divided. PV Sindhu urged meaningful change, Satwik welcomed it for doubles, but Saina Nehwal and coach Vimal Kumar…

Devdutt Padikkal’s rise in the ongoing IPL season has been marked not just by runs, but by a growing sense of awareness — of situations, of bowlers, and of his game. After his defining 27-ball 55 in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Friday at the M…

Chennai Super Kings, buoyed by a massive win, face Gujarat Titans with MS Dhoni’s return still a mystery. Despite being match-fit, Dhoni is reportedly delaying his comeback to maintain CSK’s winning combination. Head coach Stephen Fleming confirmed his progress, while the team looks to leverage home advantage at Chepauk. …

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has shattered T20 cricket records, becoming the youngest and fastest to 1,000 runs in just 473 balls. His recent 36-ball century, featuring 12 sixes, marks his second IPL hundred under 40 balls, placing him in an elite group. Sooryavanshi also holds the record for the quickest 50…

Ishan Kishan, Player of the Match, revealed his simple approach after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s thrilling chase of 229. He emphasized batting freedom and confidence, crediting openers Head and Abhishek for a strong powerplay. Kishan, who shared a crucial partnership with Abhishek, downplayed his current form, stating his best is yet to…

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Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has claimed the IPL 2026 Orange Cap, surpassing Virat Kohli with a blistering 103 off 37 balls. His explosive innings, featuring a 15-ball fifty and a 36-ball century, propelled Rajasthan Royals to a massive total. Sooryavanshi now leads the charts with 357 runs at an exceptional…

Dropped catches significantly impacted a high-scoring Indian Premier League match. Delhi Capitals’ Karun Nair missed chances off Shreyas Iyer, who went on to score heavily. Punjab Kings’ Shashank Singh also dropped KL Rahul, who registered a record-breaking score. These missed opportunities allowed batters to capitalize, contributing to a massive run…

Punjab Kings achieved the highest successful run chase in IPL history, chasing down a colossal 264 against Delhi Capitals. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh provided a blistering start, followed by a match-winning unbeaten 71 from captain Shreyas Iyer, securing a six-wicket victory with seven balls to spare. …

The incident happened in the third over of Punjab Kings’ chase when Arya played a slash at a full ball on the stumps off Axar Patel. The ball went high towards mid-off, where Ngidi ran back to complete the catch. …

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bat against table-toppers Punjab Kings. Patel acknowledged his team’s avoidable mistakes, aiming to post a strong total and defend it on a dry, hot pitch. Both sides fielded unchanged XIs, with Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer emphasizing staying in…

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​It was a balmy Friday in Mumbai, and the CK Nayudu Hall at the Brabourne Stadium got warmer with emotion as members of the Legends Club congregated to celebrate Sachin Tendulkar’s 53rd birthday. …

In the past few years, since embracing the demands of captaincy, Iyer has not only shown how able a leader he can be, but also as a batter who has dominated seasons while balancing the dual roles of anchor and aggressor. …

In an IPL 2026 match, Suyash Sharma dismissed Shubman Gill (32) and mocked him by copying his ‘bow down’ celebration, thrilling the Chinnaswamy crowd. Sai Sudharsan smashed a century, helping Gujarat Titans post 205 after a strong opening stand. However, Virat Kohli (81) and Devdutt Padikkal (55) stitched a quick…