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New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) designated captain Shubman Gill is set to return in the team's match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026, on Wednesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Gujarat Titans were dealt a major blow as Shubman Gill didn't feature in their previous match in the IPL 2026, against Rajasthan Royals on April 4, owing to a muscle spasm. In Gill's absence, Rashid Khan led the team as captain. Speaking at the pre- ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Apr 7 (PTI) The body of a two-and-a-half-month-old infant was exhumed by the city police on Tuesday, days after she and her three-year-old sister died under mysterious circumstances with their parents alleging food poisoning due to ready-made dossa batter. The exhumation was carried out in the presence of an executive magistrate and a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) officer, and the remains were sent to Civil Hospital for post-mortem to ascertain the exact cause of death, said insp ...Read More >
Despite the conditions suitable for bowlers thanks to the rain, Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bat first and quickly found themselves struggling at 16/2 inside two overs. Kolkata Knight Riders have opened their account on the IPL 2026 points table, and they have the weather gods to thank for it. Their innings got off to a poor start after they inexplicably opted to bat first under an overcast sky at Eden Gardens. Punjab Kings pacers made full use of the favourable conditions, leaving KKR opener ...Read More >
IPL 2026: India and Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav will be aiming to continue his fine form against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Guwahati on Tuesday. MI will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways after a loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), while RR, led by Riyan Parag, will be aiming to make it a hat-trick of wins at Guwahati. Against RR, Suryakumar has scored 512 runs in 15 matches and innings at an average of 42.66 and a strike rate of 147.12, with four fifties and a best score of 7 ...Read More >
MI coach Paras Mhambrey says captain Hardik Pandya is fit to face RR in Guwahati. Mumbai Indians (MI) bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has confirmed that captain Hardik Pandya is 'fit and fine' and would be available for the team's match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on Tuesday. Pandya missed the last match against the Delhi Capitals due to illness. Like the effects seen in the Indian team, Pandya's absence prompted MI to make multiple changes, with Corbin Bosch coming in as the all-ro ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues its high-octane run as the unbeaten Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 13 at the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium. With the Royals looking to secure their third consecutive win and Mumbai Indians aiming to bounce back from an inconsistent start, the fixture is expected to be one of the highlights of the week. You can follow Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians Match Scorecard here. Scheduled for Tuesday, 7 April, the match br ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Capitals will be expecting runs from their KL Rahul-led top-order as they look to maintain their winning momentum against a faltering Gujarat Titans in the IPL here on Wednesday.Delhi Capitals have had near perfect couple of games with the ball while 22-year-old Sameer Rizvi has been carrying the bulk of their batting load, having come of age early in the season.If the likes of Rahul and Co. get into the groove, the Delhi Capitals will become a more formidable unit.Rahul can't b ...Read More >
As teams in the IPL and possibly around the world begin to gather more data on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, something different caught the eye during the Rajasthan Royals' match against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday. It is now well known that the 15-year-old loves to target the leg-side, in the arc between long-on and square leg. Bowlers have looked to target Sooryvanshi's stumps and test him against the short ball. However, those tactics have played into the left-hande ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Young left-arm pacer and Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, is still waiting for his opportunity in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants. However, he has impressed everyone with his bowling in the nets. A video of the 26-year-old delivering perfect yorkers is doing the rounds on social media, offering the fans insight into his capabilities. In a clip that is going viral on social media, the young pacer is seen troubling India batter and LSG captain Rish ...Read More >
New Delhi: Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders."Our batting ha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders. "Our batting ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): In the opening 12 games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the 'Fearless Prodigies' have stamped their authority with the bat, ball, and in the field. Be it Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav, or Harsh Dubey, these youngsters have risen to the occasion in crunch moments, playing with a boldness that belies their age. According to JioStar, these are the top 5 fearless prodigies who have stolen the limelight in the tournam ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): India and Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Suryakumar Yadav will be aiming to continue his fine form against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Guwahati on Tuesday. MI will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways after a loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), while RR, led by Riyan Parag, will be aiming to make it a hat-trick of wins at Guwahati. Also Read | David Warner Released After Arrest, Charged with Drink-Driving in Sydney; Set to Return to Pakistan for PSL Duties. Agai ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is in the third round of matches. On Tuesday, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be hosting the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. RR opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been one of the findings of the IPL last season. The young, flamboyant batter has been known for his aggressive batting. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be up against the best bowling attack of IPL 2026. He will be seen against the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Virender Sehwag has advised players to avoid unnecessary confrontations in response to Ajinkya Rahane's "jealousy" remark about critics during IPL 2026. The former India opener suggested that engaging in such exchanges serves little purpose, especially as scrutiny intensifies around Kolkata Knight Riders amid their winless start to the season. Rahane, leading KKR through a difficult phase with back-to-back defeats, appeared visibly displeased when questioned about his strike rate in ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has so far belonged to a fearless new generation of cricketers who have made an immediate impact with bat, ball and in the field. In just the first 11 matches of the season, several young stars have stepped into the spotlight, underlining the league's growing reputation as a platform where emerging talent thrives under pressure. Among the standout performers are Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav and Ha ...Read More >
'Obviously, my family plays a big role in it. I have missed my friends when they did extremely well in the World Cup. But I had a little bit more FOMO, and I wanted to come back.' IMAGE: Heinrich Klaasen in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Heinrich Klaasen retired from international cricket, prioritising family time and T20 leagues. Klaasen briefly considered a comeback after experiencing 'FOMO' during the 2026 T20 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad big-hitting batter Heinrich Klaasen has lavished praise on skipper Ishan Kishan, calling him a superb captain and adding the way the side responds to the young wicketkeeper-batter has been 'just phenomenal', apart from his calmness in decision making and willingness to lean on experienced players in the set-up. Kishan was named as SRH's interim captain due to regular skipper Pat Cummins being unavailable for the initial part owing to his recovery from a lumbar str ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Heinrich Klaasen has candidly assessed what's going wrong for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, pointing to lapses in batting execution and poor fielding as the key reasons behind their inconsistent start.Despite registering just one win in three matches, Klaasen believes it is "still early days" and is confident the 2016 champions will bounce back. "Our batting has been good so far, but we missed out about 40 runs in three games. We need to bat better. The two games that we struggled, ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): Devdutt Padikkal's resurgence has emerged as one of the standout storylines of IPL 2026, with the left-hander playing a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's opening two victories. Scores of 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings and 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad have set the tone for the season, highlighting not just form but the evolution of a player who has rebuilt his game with intent and resilience. Also Read | PBKS Player Marcu ...Read More >
New Delhi: Many were surprised when Delhi Capitals (DC) took on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Mukesh KumarSelected into the starting lineup. The reason is simple. Fans, pundits and reporters in the press box are all looking forward to the IPL debut of Aquib Nabi, who had a stellar domestic season and was acquired by DC for Rs 840 crore.But many people forget Mukesh He has been with DC for a longer time and proved his worth since joining the ...Read More >
"Massive concern. You need at least one of your experienced batters to step up and deliver," he added Chennai Super Kings (CSK) find themselves rock-bottom of the IPL 2026 points table after losing their first three games. During this rotten run, arguably the most frustrating factor for CSK has been the poor form of openers Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The two have made a combined 63 runs after three games, failing to provide a solid start in any of their matches. Legendary India cricketer ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen has made a striking assessment of Chennai Super Kings, stating that the absence of their charismatic former skipper MS Dhoni "doesn't really make much of a difference" to the five-time champions in IPL 2026.Speaking after Sunrisers Hyderabad's mixed start to the season, Klaasen downplayed the impact of Dhoni's absence as a player, suggesting that CSK's strength lies beyond one individual."CSK has got an incredible IPL record. Even with Dhoni ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Rajasthan Royals (RR) will square off against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2026 on Tuesday, April 7, at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. RR have been flawless in the batting as they first chased the target of 128 in just 12 overs against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and posted a total of 210/6 in the fixture against Gujarat Titans. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel have shone for RR with the bat, as both of them have scored 93 runs from two matches. Ravi Bishnoi has been th ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): Devdutt Padikkal's resurgence has emerged as one of the standout storylines of IPL 2026, with the left-hander playing a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's opening two victories. Scores of 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings and 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad have set the tone for the season, highlighting not just form but the evolution of a player who has rebuilt his game with intent and resilience. Having first risen through th ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India captain Anil Kumble stressed Hardik Pandya's irreplaceable value ahead of Mumbai Indians' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals, stating that his absence could disrupt MI's team balance and the team would require two players to fill in his shoes. Pandya, who was unable to play in Mumbai's last away game against Delhi Capitals because of illness, returned to training in Guwahati on Sunday. With Pandya out, Suryakumar Yadav too ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders. ...Read More >
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 moves into Match 13, all eyes are on the skies over the ACA Barsapara Cricket Stadium. After the previous day's washout between KKR and PBKS in Kolkata, fans and officials alike are monitoring the Guwahati weather closely as the Rajasthan Royals (RR) prepare to host the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday, 7 April. RR vs MI Betting Odds and Favourites by Kalshi: Winner Prediction for IPL 2026 Match 13. The fixture is a crucial early-season encounter, with the ...Read More >
New Delhi: On Monday, the match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Chennai Super Kings was called off. The game was being played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata; however, persistent inclement weather forced its cancellation. Meanwhile, the 13th match of the Indian Premier League -- featuring the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals -- is scheduled to take place this Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, a fixture that has fans brimming with excitement. On the other hand, ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India (AP) - Punjab Kings reclaimed top position in the Indian Premier League after a rainout against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Unbeaten Punjab has five points after three games while Kolkata got its first point. Kolkata reached 25-2 in 3.4 overs when the rain arrived at Eden Gardens. Punjab fast bowler Xavier Bartlett found the outside edges of Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the space of three balls in his first over. On Tuesday, Rajasthan Royals host Mumbai Indians. ___ A ...Read More >
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