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New Delhi: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar defended Delhi Capitals batter David Miller for his refusal to take a single in the IPL thriller against Gujarat Titans that cost his side the match, saying the South African's intent cannot be faulted.Needing two off two to reach 211, Miller refused a single off Prasidh Krishna on the penultimate ball. He missed the final delivery but ran for a single. However, Kuldeep Yadav, from the other end, was unable to beat Jos Buttler's direct throw after t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian women claimed four gold medals to top the performance chart at the Asian Boxing Championships with a total of 10 podium finishes in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Along with four gold medals, India also bagged two silver and four bronze as every member of the women's team got a medal though limited participation in some weight categories meant Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Pooja Rani (80kg) and Alfiya received medals for participating as their field had only three boxers. Minakshi (48kg) ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A bunch of talented boxers from India, each with their unique set of narratives, were looking to stand tall in Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), on Thursday. Minakshi Hooda (48kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) were looking to solidify their No 1 status while Preeti Sai Pawar (54kg) and Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), after a largely frustrating 2025 due to off-the-ring issues, were looking to show their high aptitude for the sport in the ongoing Asian Championships. As is the nor ...Read More >
Khalin Joshi's impressive consistency has earned him the lead at the Andhra Open golf tournament, as challenging conditions shake up the leaderboard. Photographs: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports/ReutersKey PointsKhalin Joshi takes the lead at the Andhra Open with a second consecutive round of 68.Dhruv Sheoran, the overnight leader, drops to second place after a one-under 70.S Chikkarangappa is in third place, showcasing a strong performance.Windy conditions posed a challenge for golfers at the Andh ...Read More >
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler found form at the Indian Premier League before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Buttler, who had gone 18 innings without a fifty including his difficult run at the T20 World Cup, looked closer to his best form in hitting 52 from 27 balls in Gujarat's 210-4. He struck five sixes, including one trademark scoop and a towering six over long-on, before being dismissed in the eighth ov ...Read More >
Visakhapatnam, Apr 9 (PTI) Khalin Joshi carded a one-under 70 to extend his lead to three shots at seven-under 206 after round three at the Rs 1 crore Andhra Open 2026 here on Thursday. Bengaluru-based 33-year-old Khalin (68-68-70), a six-time winner, who opened the week at the DP World PGTI event with rounds of 68 and 68, now carries a comfortable advantage into the final round at the East Point Golf Club here. Dubai-based Yash Majmudar (71-69-69) and Delhi's Rashid Khan (70-72-67) were tied ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered yet another heart-wrenching one-run defeat, falling to Gujarat Titans (GT) in a closely contested Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter on Wednesday. Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar highlighted a critical moment that could have swung the match in the Capitals' favor. With two runs needed from the last two deliveries, David Miller opted against taking a straightforward single, leaving the equation at two runs from the final ball. Miller failed to conn ...Read More >
FARIDABAD: Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a heart-wrenching one-run defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Wednesday's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash, with former Indian cricketer Anjum Chopra pointing to a crucial moment in the final over that swung the match. With two runs needed off the last two balls, DC batter David Miller declined an easy single, leaving the equation at two runs required from the final delivery. Miller then missed Prasidh Krishna's delivery, and a sharp direct hit from GT ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill has been fined ₹12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, the IPL website confirmed. The fine comes as part of IPL regulations aimed at ensuring teams maintain the required pace of play, with penalties applied for any breach of the minimum over-rate rules. "Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill h ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) World Archery Para Champion and world number one Sheetal Devi is not looking at LA 2028 Paralympics just yet, as she remains rooted in the present, focusing on a step-by-step ascent towards the Para Asian Games later this year in Japan before looking towards the larger goal of the Paralympics. Last month, Sheetal took the honour of the para-archer of the year at the World Archery Awards after a breakthrough 2025 season that included a world title in Gwangju. ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 9 (PTI) Having achieved many firsts including becoming the first woman armless archer to be crowned world champion, Sheetal Devi had in her own words often felt "alone" on the podium. That feeling changed in Bangkok when an unassuming 18-year-old Payal Nag, a quadruple amputee from Odisha, filled that void, stunning the reigning world No. 1 to win gold at the World Archery Para Series. Payal, who had once learnt by emulating Sheetal at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Com ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Romario Shepherd reflected on his journey from growing up in Linden, Guyana, to representing one of the biggest franchises in the IPL, while also speaking about his early cricketing days, inspiration from Dwayne Bravo, his breakthrough in white-ball cricket, and life inside the RCB dressing room. Named after football legend Romario, Shepherd recalled his earliest memories of cricket when he had to improvise wi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): As Delhi Capitals (DC) narrowly lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) by just one run in Wednesday's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar analysed the nail-biting finish, pointing out a critical moment that may have cost the Capitals vital points. With two runs needed off the last two balls, Miller refused an easy single, taking the equation down to 2 off 1 ball. Needing two runs off the final delivery, Miller missed Prasidh Krishna's ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has selected Jamshedpur as one of the key destinations for Phase 2 of the IPL Fan Parks 2026. This initiative will bring the stadium-like thrill of the Indian Premier League to 30 cities across 18 states and one Union Territory, significantly expanding the tournament's nationwide footprint. The BCCI will host these Fan Parks across six consecutive weekends, starting April 18 and concluding May 24. These zones offer fans a vibrant, communi ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League started with a lot of action-packed matches, and more are yet to come as teams look to secure early points in the season. However, rain can play spoilsport and affect how the points table will shape up at the end of the group stage. The concern has grown as last night's match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens was suspended due to rain, with both teams going home with a point each. KKR were down by 2 wickets for just 25 on the scoreboard whe ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kartik Tyagi is ready to take on the responsibility for Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of their important match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Injuries to key bowlers have placed the 25-year-old in a situation in which the team is hoping for him to shoulder the burden of carrying the bowling unit. Even after a rain-abandoned game, Tyagi stated that the team's determination is strong. "We have it in our minds that we have to win the ma ...Read More >
Faridabad (Haryana) [India], April 9 (ANI): As Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a one-run defeat against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday, former Indian cricketer Anjum Chopra reflected on DC batter David Miller refusing to take single in the last over, which turned the match on its head. With two runs needed of last two balls, Miller refused an easy single, taking the equation down to 2 off 1 ball. Needing two runs off the final delivery, Miller miss ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): England all-rounder Charlie Dean is targeting a timely return to international cricket after a back stress injury sidelined her since late 2025, with the home ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 firmly in her sights. Dean has been working her way back to full fitness and is on track to return in the lead-up to the marquee tournament, a campaign she believes could be pivotal not just for the team but for the growth of women's cricket in the country. Also Read | Davi ...Read More >
Kolkata Weather Update: With the previous game at the Eden Gardens resulting in a washout, there are speculations over the weather prediction in Kolkata today as well, with match number 15 of the Indian Premier League between KKR and LSG set to take place today (April 09). The Ajinkya Rahane-led side is placed ninth in the standings, with no wins in their bag along with one washed-out encounter. That washed-out game against PBKS ensured that they open their account with a point. On the other ha ...Read More >
Guwahati: Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt also unleash ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Babar Azam found himself at the centre of a heated moment off the field after dismissing comparisons with Virat Kohli during a post-match press conference in the Pakistan Super League 2026. The Peshawar Zalmi skipper, who guided his side to a tense last-ball victory over the Hyderabad Kingsmen, appeared visibly displeased when questioned about his ability to finish games in comparison to Kohli. While Babar contributed a measured 43 off 37 balls in the chase ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9: As India's T20 season reaches fever pitch, Real Cricket is bringing the party to every player's phone.KRAFTON India and Nautilus Mobile have launched the 4.7 update - the most ambitious content drop in the franchise's history. Seven officially licensed IPL franchises are playable in the game, complete with authentic jerseys and real player faces. Irfan Pathan brings his voice to the commentary box. Twenty international cricketers get their real bowling act ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rashid Khan believes he has finally regained the rhythm that eluded him following his back surgery in 2023. An undisputed great of the shortest format, Rashid went through a horror last season when he took just nine wickets in 15 games for Gujarat Titans. This was after an equally underwhelming 2024 run during which he struggled for rhythm post the surgery. Also Read: IPL 2026 points table latest: Gujarat Titans stun Delhi Capitals in last-ball epic, shake up IPL points table with f ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Advised by doctors to stay away from red-ball cricket following a back surgery, star Afghanistan all-rounder Rashid Khan has hinted that he might skip the one-off Test against India in Mullanpur in June. While the prospect of playing a Test in India is enticing, Rashid maintained his priority remains staying fit for the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa. The 27-year-old, who underwent underwent lower-back surgery following the 2023 ODI World Cup, revealed that doctors h ...Read More >
Guwahati: Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt also unleash ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came out in support of David Miller after Delhi Capitals suffered a crushing one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026, saying the batter's intent was right even if the execution fell short in a high-pressure finish.In a last-ball thriller, Miller's decision not to take a single with two runs needed off two balls became the defining moment. Facing Prasidh Krishna, the South African backed himself to finish the game but missed the fina ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. Despite some teammates missing out due to injuries, Nissanka, who hails from Sri Lanka, stressed the importance of stepping up, adapting quickly, and making the most of the moment with the Capitals. "Every Sri Lankan desires to play in the IPL, and if somebo ...Read More >
16.6 to KL Rahul, got him!! Rahul falls for 92. This could be the game for GT. Rahul chases a wide delivery, and falls. A cross-seam delivery from Siraj, who bowls on a yorker length and wide outside off. Rahul had left the previous wide balls outside off this over, but not this time. He has a swing at it, and ends up getting an outside edge for Buttler. 166/6 9.5 to N Rana, High ball... Sudharsan runs in takes it beautifully! Running in from long-off, took the catch as he went down to slide, t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 9 (PTI) Rashid Khan believes he has finally regained the rhythm that eluded him following his back surgery in 2023. An undisputed great of the shortest format, Rashid went through a horror last season when he took just nine wickets in 15 games for Gujarat Titans. This was after an equally underwhelming 2024 run during which he struggled for rhythm post the surgery. He had to fight demons in his mind too. The constant thought being what if he pushes it too hard and ends up hurtin ...Read More >
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