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New Delhi: The 13th match of the 2026 Indian Premier League is scheduled to be played between the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals. This match will take place on Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, an event that has generated immense excitement among both cricket fans and players. The contest between the two teams is expected to be highly thrilling; while Rajasthan will be aiming for a hat-trick of victories, the Mumbai Indians are expected to go all out in their bid ...Read More >
Vijaykumar Vyshak reveals wide yorker plan to dismiss Ayush Mhatre, credits skipper Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings carry winning momentum to Eden Gardens. Star Karnataka and Punjab Kings pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak has said that with Ayush Mhatre going all guns blazing, he and skipper Shreyas Iyer decided to bowl wide yorkers, so that the Chennai Super Kings star was forced to hit on the other side of the ground and give away his wicket. Vyshak bowled his first over in CSK's fifth, conceding 10 runs ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The ongoing IPL season has opened with a run deluge. Close to 4,000 runs have been scored and bowlers have been bearing the brunt, forcing them to find a way and means to survive. Delhi Capitals' Kiwi seamer Kyle Jamieson admits his tribe has been finding it extremely difficult to stop the marauding batsmen."How do you get guys out and slow them down in the Powerplay? It feels like teams are going hard in the Powerplay and setting up games from there. I don't think anyone (bowlers) ha ...Read More >
Unbeaten Rajasthan Royals host struggling Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 in Guwahati, with rain and thunderstorms likely to disrupt play on a generally batting friendly pitch. Unbeaten Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to host the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match no. 13 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday (April 7). With two consecutive wins in the season, the formidable Royals are currently placed second in the points tally. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav ...Read More >
IPL 2026: Indian cricket fans could be treated to a Sooryavanshi vs Bumrah showdown in RR vs MI. For most 15-year-olds, the biggest test is the Class 10 board exams. For Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, it is a far tougher challenge, facing Jasprit Bumrah under lights as Rajasthan Royals take on Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 clash at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday, April 7, in what shapes as a defining first meeting between prodigy and master. Moments like these have shaped great careers ...Read More >
'I think they should have slowed it down a little bit.' IMAGE: The 43-run loss to RCB was CSK's third defeat in succession in IPL 2026. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Ambati Rayudu says Chennai Super Kings stuck to a poor plan without on-field correction during their defeat to RCB. RCB posted 250/3, setting up a comfortable 43-run win. CSK's death bowling needs improvement despite better earlier overs. Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has criticised Chennai Super Kings for sticking to a fla ...Read More >
Cricketer Virat Kohli has shared a glowing review of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it a "cinematic experience" unlike anything he has seen in India. The cricketer took to social media after watching the film, praising director Aditya Dhar for his vision and conviction, and describing him as a "genius". Kohli also singled out Ranveer Singh for special praise, stating that the actor has "attained a different level" with his performance. He added that while all actors delivered strong performan ...Read More >
Dinesh Karthik hails Devdutt Padikkal as India's future T20I batter after explosive IPL 2026 form. Is Devdutt Padikkal India's future T20I middle-order batter? Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor Dinesh Karthik certainly believes so, with the former India wicketkeeper saying on Monday (April 6) that the 25-year-old left-hander will be 'difficult to keep out' of the national set-up. Padikkal has transformed his game under Karthik's guidance, becoming a completely different player from the ...Read More >
Ajith Babu suffered a stab injury to the chest and collapsed at the spot. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * A 21-year-old umpire was stabbed to death after a run-out dispute in Visakhapatnam * The victim, Dola Ajith Babu, and friend were attacked by spectator Kanta Kishore after a match * Kishore, allegedly drunk, stabbed Ajith Babu in the chest and injured others while escaping Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode A 21-year-old cricket um ...Read More >
Teaching may have been an obvious choice for Priyansh Arya if he hadn't become a cricketer. Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya enjoys batting against Chennai Super Kings. In IPL 2025, his debut season, Arya announced himself to the cricket world with a blistering hundred in a win over CSK in Mullanpur. He followed it up with a 15-ball 23 in another victory. Friday was no different, as Arya delivered a player-of-the-match-winning performance at Chepauk. PBKS comfortably chased down 210 to regis ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a shocking turn of events, an umpire was stabbed to death following a dispute over a run-out decision during a local cricket match in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, as reported by NDTV.The victim, Dola Ajith Babu, along with his friend Budumuri Chiranjeevi, was officiating at a local ground when the incident occurred.The incident took place on Sunday evening after an argument broke out between players from two teams over a run-out call."Ajith Babu and Chiranjeevi intervened and set ...Read More >
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reopened old wounds after Chennai Super Kings were hammered by Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, April 5. The defeat was CSK's third in a row this season, raising concerns of another difficult campaign in the Indian Premier League. Reacting to the loss on his YouTube channel, Ashwin recalled enduring a disappointing season with CSK himself, one that eventually led him to step away from Indian cricket. The veteran spinner retired from all formats and ...Read More >
RCB's star run-getter Devdutt Padikkal believes that as the batting standards have risen significantly in the Indian Premier League (IPL), bowlers must now elevate their game to match the growing dominance of batters. Padikkal dismissed the common notion that T20 cricket is becoming overly biased towards batsmen. "It is just that the batting in this tournament has gone up another level. I think everyone is working so hard to hit those big sixes and fours," he said after Royal Challengers Bengal ...Read More >
Chennai Super Kings, who finished bottom of the table in the Indian Premier League 2025 season, have once again endured an underwhelming start to their 2026 campaign. Ahead of this season, CSK brought in Sanju Samson, India's T20 World Cup 2026 hero, with huge expectations on his shoulders as the long-term wicketkeeper replacement for their legend MS Dhoni. However, that spotlight has quickly turned into pressure, with Samson registering three consecutive single-digit scores as CSK sit 10th on t ...Read More >
Nitish Kumar Reddy credits a special mentor for helping him rediscover his bowling rhythm. Nitish Kumar Reddy produced an eye-catching performance to play a prominent role in Sunrisers Hyderabad's first win of IPL 2026 as they crushed Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs on Thursday night. Reddy scored 24-ball 39 in SRH's total of 226/8 and then took 2/17 from two overs to win player-of-the-match award at Eden Gardens. And he noted the contribution of a 'specific person' in helping him regain his r ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma has heaped praise on the makers of the recent box-office 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. On Monday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a note for the film's team. She wrote, "What a fantastic film you've made @adityadharfilms! It takes so much conviction to make a almost 4 hr long film. Gripping and immersive, meticulously crafted, the film holds your attention through and through. You are a fiercely ...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 >
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer on Monday came out in support of former India allrounder Yuvraj Singh, who recently revealed that he did not receive clear communication from then captain Virat Kohli, head coach Ravi Shastri and selectors while reflecting on his retirement.In a recent interview with Sports Tak, Yuvraj, who played 40 Tests, 304 ODIs and 58 T20Is, said he did not receive proper communication from Kohli and Shastri and had to approach MS Dhoni for clarity about his fu ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 6: Former Indian spinner and cricket commentator Ravichandran Ashwin came down heavily and slammed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane and team management for their decision to bat first after winning the toss against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Their decision backfired as KKR lost two early wickets before game was halted due to heavy rains. Early Setback KKR managed to score 25/2 in 3.4 overs aft ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 6: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter and South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen was caught on camera crying while eating a plate of Hyderabadi Biryani. The video of Klaasen crying after eating the Biryani is being widely shared on social media. It can be seen in the video that Heinrich is trying to enjoy Hyderabadi Biryani, however, it turned out the other way for the South African cricketer. Hyderabadi Biryani The video was reportedly shared by SRH player Nitish Kumar Reddy ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has never been just about cricket. But nearly two decades after its launch, the scale of what it has become is sharper than ever. With an estimated valuation of around $18 billion (FY25), the league now rivals the size of India's entire sports industry -- despite operating for barely eight weeks a year, according to a recent report by Kotak Mutual Fund. The broader Indian sports industry, currently estimated at around $19 billion, is projected to more than double ...Read More >
Tim David smashed an unbeaten 70 off 25 balls to set up a comfortable win for Bengaluru over Chennai Tim David belted eight sixes in a blistering 70 not out to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second win of the IPL season, hammering Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs on Sunday. David's 25-ball blitz steered defending champions Bengaluru to 250-3, the highest total in this season's tournament, after the hosts were put in to bat first at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Bengaluru bowled Chennai out ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 reached a fever pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, as the 11th Match saw a high-stakes South Indian derby between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In a season where every run counts, the defending champions RCB asserted their dominance with a clinical 43-run victory, further solidifying their position at the top of the points table. However, beyond the scoreboard, the night belonged to a display of mutual respect an ...Read More >
The AM Green India Golf Premier League (IGPL) unveiled its ten franchise squads in New Delhi, aiming to enhance golf tourism and player development in India. With a commitment of US$2 billion for infrastructure, the season includes 15 events, featuring both local and international venues. Cricket star Yuvraj Singh and Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the league's potential to elevate India's global tourism profile. The AM Green India Golf Premier League (IGPL) on Thursday announced ...Read More >
Chennai Super Kings paid ₹28.4 crore for Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer. In the latest game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, that expensive two-man package produced a combined final impact score of 48.17 in the master sheet. In the same match, Sarfaraz Khan, bought for just ₹75 lakh, produced 56.87 on his own. That is the part CSK should worry about most. This is no longer just a bargain story about Sarfaraz. It is now a value story that throws a harsh light on how little return CSK are ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 6: A hilarious video has surfaced on social media, including Virat Kohli, Tim David and other Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) players likely after their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday. The viral video shows the players laughing out loud over an obscene hand gesture from West Indies cricketer and RCB all-rounder Romario Shepherd. Obscene Gesture It can be seen in the video that the RCB players, including Virat Kohli, Tim Davi ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: IPL comes and the demand for tickets and passes go soaring up by the fans. The desperation to get inside the stadium to watch their favourite teams in action in the IPL go high and high. When the tickets get sold out, the demand gets too hig, and the cricket fans even ask for tickets in black. But for a 25-year-old techie the craze for IPL tickets for RCB vs CSK turned too costly and he was duped for a massive Rs. 1.46 lakh. The techie, a resident of B Narayanapura, fell into a trap b ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he retired from the Indian Premier League (IPL) because of how "mentally disturbing" his homecoming to the Men in Yellow turned out to be, leaving him with "no emotional bandwidth" to play in the competition further. Ashwin, a CSK stalwart who featured in the side from 2008-15 as one of its lead players and had a homecoming season last year and won two IPL titles with Men in Yellow, was speaki ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Capitals pacer Kyle Jamieson on Monday joined a growing chorus of players criticising the IPL's controversial Impact Player rule, saying it "takes a lot of the skill out of the game." Several current and former cricketers have voiced concerns over the rule, which allows teams to substitute a player from a list of five at any point during a match. While some argue it hampers the development of all-rounders, others feel it has tilted the balance in favour of batters as teams can ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two Indian stars have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for March 2026, underlining the country's dominance during their triumphant T20 World Cup campaign. Joining them in the three-man shortlist is a rising South African batter who impressed in a bilateral series.The nominations reflect a month dominated by high-pressure performances, particularly in the knockout stages of the T20 World Cup, where India successfully defended their title on home soil.World C ...Read More >
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