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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:29 PM

Indian women's hockey team set to tour Argentina for four-match series

The Indian senior women's hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series from April 13 to 17 at Buenos Aires' CeNARD, crucial for their preparation ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup and Asian Games. Coach Sjoerd Marijne emphasizes assessing player performance in a competitive environment against a top team. Both tournaments occur later this year. New Delhi, The Indian senior women's hockey team will tour Argentina for a four-match series, set to be held at the CeNARD in Buenos Aires fr ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:29 PM

MS Dhoni's Fitness Cloud Looms Over Chennai Super Kings Ahead Of Delhi Capitals Clash

MS Dhoni injury update clouds Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash as CSK chase first IPL points and await their former captain's experience. In what continues to be a missing piece in Chennai Super Kings' messed-up puzzle, former captain MS Dhoni is doubtful to feature in their next clash against the Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 11, at home, according to a report in Cricbuzz. Dhoni was still far from match fitness as of Tuesday, with no clear timeline for his return ahead of Chenn ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:29 PM

CD Gopinath, Last Survivor Of India's First Test Triumph, Passes Away At 96

CD Gopinath, India's last survivor from the 1952 first Test triumph, passes away at 96. His legacy spans a brief playing career. Former India cricketer CD Gopinath, who was the last surviving member of India's first Test win back in 1952, passed away on Thursday at the age of 96. He was India's oldest living Test cricketer and the second oldest in the world, behind Australia's Neil Harvey. Harvey is currently going strong at 97. Born on March 1, 1930, Gopinath featured in eight Tests and 83 f ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:29 PM

Babar Azam refuses to be insulted after being told 'Virat Kohli finishes matches; you don't' - Watch

Also Read: 'Revenge for Babar Azam insult' - Deja vu drama in PSL; Sahibzada Farhan leaves Steve Smith fuming for denying single The charge was led by Babar, who scored 47 off 37 balls, managing six fours along the way. Despite being well set in the middle, he once again failed to capitalise on a promising start and guide his team through to the end of the chase. Babar's form and strike rate in white-ball cricket have already been questioned, and this time it led a journalist to compare his ina ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:29 PM

KKR hand big boost with Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy fitness update ahead of LSG clash

Despite their absence, the game never really got going. Rain interrupted play early, with only 3.4 overs of KKR's innings possible before the match was called off. With so little action on the field, KKR hardly felt the impact of missing their frontline spin pair on the day. Meanwhile, the three-time champions shared an update on both players, confirming that Narine is feeling better and has been training with the squad over the past few days, contributing with both bat and ball. Chakaravarthy, ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:29 PM

IPL 2026: Ahead of RR vs RCB clash, Riyan Parag casts vote during Assam polls

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag prioritised his civic duty over cricket commitments as he cast his vote in the Assam Assembly elections on Thursday, April 9. The Guwahati native voted alongside his parents, former first-class cricketer Parag Das and former national-record-holding swimmer Mithoo Barooah, at the Lal Singh Academy polling station in the Kharghuli locality of New Guwahati constituency. Sharing the moment on social media, Riyan posted a photograph with his parents, captioning i ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:16 PM

4 golds! India women boxers dominate Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with 10 medals

NEW DELHI: India's women's boxing team delivered a standout performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing at the top of the medal table with 10 medals, including four golds. It was a dominant showing, with every member of the squad returning home with a medal, highlighting the team's strength and consistency under coach Santiago Nieva.The gold medal run began with Minakshi (48kg), who secured a convincing 5-0 win over Mongolia's Nomundari Enkh-Amgalan. Preeti (54kg) followed with ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:14 PM

C D Gopinath Dies: India's Oldest Test Cricketer Passes Away Aged 96 | 🏆 LatestLY

Chennai, April 9: Indian cricket lost one of its oldest and most respected figures on Thursday with the passing of C. D. Gopinath at the age of 96. He was the final surviving member of the Indian team that registered the country's first-ever Test victory, following the death of Datta Gaekwad earlier in 2024. Born in Chennai, then known as Madras, on March 1, 1930, Gopinath represented a classical era of cricket. You can follow Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Scorecard here. ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:10 PM

IPL 2026: LSG Captain Rishabh Pant Wins Toss And Opts To Bowl First In Clash Against KKR At Eden Gar...

Kolkata, April 9: The stage is set for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and selected to bowl first amid rain threats. LSG have stepped into the game with the same team as they want to keep their winning combination intact. The weather department has earlier predicted that it is likely to rain later in the day at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkat ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:06 PM

India's oldest Test cricketer CD Gopinath passes away at 96

Chennai, Apr 9 (PTI) India's oldest living Test cricketer CD Gopinath died at the age of 96 here on Thursday, ending the last human link to the nation's first Test-winning team. Gopinath, who was the second oldest cricketer in the world after Australian legend Neil Harvey (97), is survived by his wife, children and grand-children. Following his demise, Mumbai's 95-year-old Chandrakant Patankar has become the country's oldest cricketer. He played one Test, against New Zealand in 1955. In the d ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:04 PM

Sooryavanshi can become a proper superstar: Graeme Smith

New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Prodigiously talented Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's legion of fans keeps on growing with South African batting great Graeme Smith describing the 15-year-old Indian as a "proper superstar" after his exploits in the IPL 2026. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi smashed world's best T20 bowler Jasprit Bumrah for a six off the very first delivery he faced during Rajasthan Royals' win 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-curtailed match on Tuesday. The young swashbuckler hit Bumrah aga ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 07:04 PM

IPL 2026 [WATCH]: Axar Patel stands by David Miller amid 'no-single' controversy after DC's heart-wr...

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues to deliver high-octane drama, and the 14th match of the season was no exception. On Wednesday, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi transformed into a cauldron of emotions as the Delhi Capitals (DC) faced off against the Gujarat Titans (GT). In a contest that swung like a pendulum until the final delivery, the Titans managed to scrape through with a narrow one-run victory, defending their total of 210. While the scoreboard reflected a loss for Delhi, t ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:58 PM

Hockey Punjab defeated Hockey Jharkhand 5-3, in quarter-finals

Rajgir (Bihar) [India], April 9 (ANI): Day 8 of the 16th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2026 in Rajgir, Bihar, witnessed Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey, Hockey Punjab, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, and Hockey Madhya Pradesh register wins in their respective Division 'A' quarter-final matches at the Rajgir Sports Complex. According to a release, in the opening game of the day, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey clinched a 2-1 victory against Hockey Chandigarh. Ca ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:56 PM

KKR vs LSG Impact Players Today: Toss Report, Playing XIs, Latest Updates IPL 2026 Match 15

The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will now travel to the eastern part of India, as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be taking on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The KKR vs LSG match is always an exciting contest. KKR are yet to win a match in the IPL 2026, and LSG won their last match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad thrillingly with a second-last-ball finish. The last game between KKR and ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:37 PM

Former India Test cricketer CD Gopinath dies at 96

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Former India Test cricketer CD Gopinath, who was the last surviving member of India's historic first Test victory, passed away in Chennai at the age of 96, according to ESPNcricinfo. The 96-year-old was also India's oldest Test cricketer and the second oldest worldwide after Australia's Neil Harvey, who is 97 years and 183 days old. The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) paid tribute following the death of CD Gopinath. In a post shared on X social media han ...Read More >

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OtherSportsApr 09, 2026 06:34 PM

KKR vs PBKS Match To Get Washed Out? Rain Cancels Practice Session In Kolkata

Rain threatens KKR vs Punjab Kings IPL match in Kolkata, with storms forecast and practice cancelled, raising risk of a curtailed game or washout and shared points Winless and already searching for momentum, Kolkata Knight Riders now have the weather to worry about as they prepare to host Punjab Kings in an IPL clash at Eden Gardens on Monday, with rain forecast to loom large over the contest. According to Accuweather.com, there are showers affecting play, raising the possibility of a curtaile ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:34 PM

Rashid Khan Hints He Can Skip One-Off Test Against India: 'I Will Take It Easy'

Rashid Khan hints he may skip Afghanistan's June Test vs India, citing doctors advice to avoid red ball cricket after back surgery, preferring to focus on white ball formats. Senior Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan hinted that he could skip the one-off Test against India in June. Speaking at an IPL press conference after his Player of the Match performance for the Gujarat Titans against the Delhi Capitals on Thursday (April 9), Rashid said he wants to 'take it easy' amid his long-standing back i ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:34 PM

Four days with Bharat Arun, one new variation: Shami's SRH payoff

Mohammed Shami worked on a new variation four days before the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants game, dismissing Abhishek Sharma with it, LSG's spin bowling coach has revealed. Speaking on Wednesday (April 8), a day ahead of their fixture against KKR, Carl Crowe said that Shami worked on the new variation with fast bowling coach Bharat Arun just ahead of their fixture in Hyderabad. The same variation accounted for Abhishek off the final ball of the opening over. The ball, delivered s ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:34 PM

Jaiswal's quest to show he is better than the best

MUMBAI: In Yashasvi Jaiswal, India has a truly world-class cricketer. A batter, equipped to do well in all conditions, against all kinds of bowling attacks. Three years into international cricket, there has been no visible chink in his game. However, despite great success in Test cricket, he hasn't quite had the opportunities in white-ball cricket. Compared to the 28 Tests he has played, the left-hander has just 4 ODIs and 23 T20Is to show. This, of course, isn't about his talent alone but also ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:34 PM

Prabhsimran Singh: Impact Player Rule a Boon for Young IPL Talents

Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh champions the IPL's Impact Player rule as a game-changer for young cricketers, offering them crucial opportunities to shine and develop their skills on a prominent stage. IMAGE: Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran SIngh has in the past couple of seasons established himself as their go-to opener for a blazing start. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Prabhsimran Singh believes the 'Impact Sub' rule provides invaluable opportunities for young players in the IPL. He consciously trie ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:34 PM

Cameron Green not good enough? Kevin Pietersen's scathing take on KKR's misfiring star

Kevin Pietersen delivered a scathing take on Cameron Green as KKR's big-money buy continues to flop in the IPL 2026. Bought for Rs. 25.2 crores, Green has scored just 24 runs in three matches with an average of eight. He is yet to bowl a delivery in the tournament despite being expected to be the replacement for Andre Russell. During the washed-out match against PBKS, Green was dismissed for four runs off two balls, with fans questioning the decision made by Kolkata to buy the all-rounder. Whil ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:34 PM

'You're still part of Gujarat Titans': David Miller's inability to finish matches draws heat

David Miller has suddenly become the talking point after a moment many have labelled a brainfade, though it could just as easily have been a calculated call given how well he was striking the ball against the Gujarat Titans. The left-hander looked in complete control, taking on his former side with clean hitting, but the final two deliveries flipped the narrative entirely and ended in a stunning anticlimax. With two needed off two, Miller turned down a single, pushing the contest into a tense l ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:07 PM

'Miller mad?': Jofra Archer's 13-year-old social media post goes viral after GT beat DC

NEW DELHI: An old post by Jofra Archer has unexpectedly gone viral after a thrilling IPL 2026 clash, where David Miller played a powerful cameo for Delhi Capitals but fell just short of sealing victory against Gujarat Titans. His unbeaten 41 off 20 balls, packed with big hits, nearly turned the game around in a tense late-night finish.The game built up to a dramatic final over, with Miller leading the chase after briefly leaving the field due to a finger issue. Despite the setback, he returned s ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 06:06 PM

"This is where game awareness becomes crucial": Gavaskar on Miller after DC's one-run defeat

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Gujarat Titans registered a thrilling last-over finish against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 match, securing a one-run win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Speaking on JioHotstar, the former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and former England batter Kevin Pietersen spoke about the final over, Rashid's return to form, and the key moments that shaped the outcome. Chasing a big target of 211 runs, DC were on the verge of victory with two ru ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 05:51 PM

India's oldest Test cricketer CD Gopinath dies at 96

Batting at No. 8, Gopinath made an unbeaten 50 in his first innings on Test debut, his highest score, and followed up with 42 in the second innings as India drew the match against England. The fifth Test of his debut series was a landmark moment in Indian cricket, with India recording their first Test victory, by an innings and eight runs at his home ground in Chennai. Gopinath made 35 in his only innings in that match. In an interview with ESPNcricinfo in 2024, Gopinath reflected on that memor ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 05:39 PM

KKR vs LSG Match Today - Check Predicted Playing 11 and Big Changes! | Times Bull

New Delhi: The 15th match of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League is set to be played today, sparking immense excitement among cricket fans and players alike. This match is scheduled to take place on Thursday at 7:30 PM between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Lucknow Super Giants. A large turnout of spectators is expected at Kolkata's Eden Gardens Stadium. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Making a comeback will be no easy task for KKR, as their batsmen will have to face ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 05:38 PM

"Rashid was right on the money from very first ball": Piyush Chawla after GT's close IPL win

New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Gujarat Titans edged past Delhi Capitals in a thrilling last-over finish in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Speaking on Star Sports 'Amul Cricket Live', the former India cricketer Piyush Chawla reflected on Rashid Khan's decisive spell and KL Rahul's innings. Talking about Rashid's spell, Chawla said, "We all know what Rashid Khan is capable of on his day; he can trouble any batting line- ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 05:33 PM

Iftikhar's all-round show seals last-ball win for Zalmi

Peshawar Zalmi held their nerve to beat Hyderabad Kingsmen off the final ball in a tense four-wicket win in the Pakistan Super League fixture in Karachi. Chasing 146, Zalmi got over the line thanks to an all-round effort from Iftikhar Ahmed, who followed up his four-wicket haul with an unbeaten 15 off 10. Zalmi were well placed at 116 for 3 in the 14th over, with Babar Azam anchoring the chase with 43. But he fell lbw to Hassan Khan and his dismissal triggered a slowdown as Hyderabad fought bac ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 05:33 PM

Vaishnavi Adkar Hits Career High Record; Leads Indian Women's Tennis Rankings

Vaishnavi Adkar has become India's No. 1 women's singles player as of April 2026, after breaking into the Top 400. The Pune player, now with strong form on tour, also reached the ITF W100 Bengaluru final, the best Indian women's singles result in 17 years. Adkar began tennis in Pune at age seven and soon led her age group. She became India's No. 1 in the U-14 category and reached a career-high ITF junior ranking of 115. That junior promise has now shifted into consistent results on the professi ...Read More >

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SportsApr 09, 2026 05:33 PM

Sri Lanka Cricket vs Nuwan Thushara NOC row turns ugly, court delays IPL 2026 hearing

The drama between Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Nuwan Thushara has taken an ugly turn over the fast bowler's participation in the ongoing IPL 2026 in India. Nuwan Thushara was set to join Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) this season, but he has now been ruled out completely because Sri Lanka Cricket has refused to clear his NOC under a strict new fitness rule. This is a huge blow for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This situation has left Thushara to drag the SLC to court after being blocked fr ...Read More >

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