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SportsApr 06, 2026 09:33 AM

Riyan Parag's trust in Tushar Deshpande's death overs skill pays off

AHMEDABAD: It is one thing to be trusted by the captain and another to repay that faith under pressure. On Saturday night at India's grandest cricket theatre, Mumbai pacer Tushar Deshpande answered his captain's clarion call, holding his nerve with a near-perfect final over to guide Rajasthan Royals to a six-run win over Gujarat Titans.Titans were restricted to 204/8 after Royals, having opted to bat first, posted 210/6.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!When Sandeep ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 09:30 AM

After a lean season, Gujarat Titans' Rashid Khan eyes course correction

MUMBAI: Rashid Khan remains confident that Gujarat Titans will bounce back despite losing their first two matches of IPL-2026, even as the Afghanistan T20I captain admitted he is unsure about playing the one-off Test against India in June due to concerns over his back.Rashid, who led Gujarat Titans in their previous game against Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad with regular skipper Shubman Gill sidelined due to back spasms, said the team is not far from turning things around.Go Beyond The Boundary ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 08:38 AM

Bengaluru thrashes Chennai in IPL and Lucknow beats Hyderabad with 1 ball left

BENGALURU, India -- Tim David smashed 70 not out off 25 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. David hit eight sixes, while skipper Rajat Patidar scored 48 not out off 19 balls, as the pair put on 99 runs off just 35 balls for the unbeaten fourth wicket. Patidar also hit six sixes and Bengaluru reached 250-3 in 20 overs - its third highest IPL score. Devdutt Padikkal scored 50 off 29 balls. In reply, Chennai was down to ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 06, 2026 06:18 AM

DESHPANDE'S HEROICS CATCH STEYN'S EYE

New Delhi, April 5: South Africa fast-bowling great Dale Steyn is impressed by Tushar Deshpande's performance this IPL season, saying the Rajasthan Royals seamer's composure and execution in the final over against Gujarat Titans must attract the national selectors' attention. Deshpande has started the 2026 IPL season strongly for the Rajasthan Royals, delivering a match-winning performance against the Gujarat Titans by defending 10 runs in the final over in Ahmedabad on Saturday. On how Deshpa ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 02:43 AM

Bengaluru thrashes Chennai in IPL and Lucknow beats Hyderabad with 1 ball left

BENGALURU, India (AP) -- Tim David smashed 70 not out off 25 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. David hit eight sixes, while skipper Rajat Patidar scored 48 not out off 19 balls, as the pair put on 99 runs off just 35 balls for the unbeaten fourth wicket. Patidar also hit six sixes and Bengaluru reached 250-3 in 20 overs - its third highest IPL score. Devdutt Padikkal scored 50 off 29 balls. In reply, Chennai was do ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 01:58 AM

Bengaluru thrashes Chennai in IPL and Lucknow beats Hyderabad with 1 ball left

BENGALURU, India (AP) -- Tim David smashed 70 not out off 25 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in the Indian Premier League on Sunday. David hit eight sixes, while skipper Rajat Patidar scored 48 not out off 19 balls, as the pair put on 99 runs off just 35 balls for the unbeaten fourth wicket. Patidar also hit six sixes and Bengaluru reached 250-3 in 20 overs - its third highest IPL score. Devdutt Padikkal scored 50 off 29 balls. In reply, Chennai was do ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 01:58 AM

"One of the best finishers I've ever seen": RCB skipper Patidar hails Tim David after win over CSK

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 6 (ANI): Following his side's thumping win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar hailed big-hitting Tim David for his finishing abilities, terming him as "one of the best finishers he has ever seen". CSK's woes continued as they suffered their third successive loss of the season and their fourth straight loss to RCB since the 2024 season. With legendary MS Dhoni on the sidelines due to a calf strain, nothing ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 12:33 AM

'Fearless and ready' Jitesh Sharma is one of the shining examples of IPL's bold new generation

Jitesh Sharma has shed light on the evolving mindset of young players in the Indian Premier League (IPL), describing the new generation as fearless and driven by opportunity. Speaking in a recent podcast shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Jitesh, who has been part of the high-profile league since 2022, said, "They are fearless. Because of the IPL, you have the liberty to swing the bat from the first ball. Because you have a big contract, people now see cricket as a profession, not jus ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 11:10 PM

David-Patidar carnage, Padikkal's elegance: RCB flex its middle-order, middle-over muscle at Chinnas...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): The middle-order muscle of defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) exploded against rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, breaking several records in the process. RCB posted a massive 250/3 after being put to bat first during their clash with five-time champions CSK at their home venue. Put to field first, Virat Kohli (28 in 18 balls, with two fours and a six) and Phil Salt (46 in 30 balls, with three fours and two ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 08:34 PM

IPL 2026: Gujarat Titans collapse after dream start: What went wrong?

Gujarat Titans' batting coach Matthew Hayden is urging his team to improve their batting cohesion and decision-making after a disappointing loss in their recent IPL match, highlighting the need for better teamwork in run chases. IMAGE: Ravi Bishnoi celebrates the dismissal Shahrukh Khan. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Matthew Hayden wants Gujarat Titans' batters to display more cohesion during run chases after their recent IPL loss. Key wickets, including Washington Sundar's and Shahrukh Khan's ru ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 08:08 PM

Sports News | IPL 2026: CSK Win Toss, Choose to Bowl First Against RCB | LatestLY

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 5 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 'Southern Derby' of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026, on Sunday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. After winning the toss, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said that the wicket looks like a high-scoring one. He also noted that MS Dhoni is recovering and may play soon, and expressed confidence in the team. He confirmed the sam ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 07:19 PM

MS Dhoni not playing vs RCB: When could he return for CSK?

NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni remains the missing piece as Chennai Super Kings take (CSK) on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their much-anticipated IPL 2026 clash in Bengaluru. The high-voltage southern derby at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is set to grab attention, but CSK are coping without their iconic leader yet again.While RCB have entered the contest brimming with confidence after a strong opening win, CSK are under pressure following two consecutive defeats against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Ki ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 06:52 PM

RCB vs CSK Impact Players Today: Toss Report, Playing XIs, Latest Updates IPL 2026 Match 11

The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has entered its second double header on Sunday, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be facing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a high-voltage clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB vs CSK match is one of the most watched game in IPL history, as the rivalry has been intense over the years. The RCB vs CSK match have seen some of the best cricketers in action, with Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni captaining their sides and having an on-field rivalry ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 04:57 PM

Sports News | Ashwin Hails GT Opener Sudarshan's Stroke-filled 73 in Absence of Gill Against RR | La...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 4 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed Gujarat Titans (GT) opener, Sai Sudarshan, for his excellent knock in a losing cause against Rajastha Royals and how the opening combination will be key for GT once skipper Shubman Gill returns from his injury. Gill missed out on his first-ever game in GT colours due to muscle spasm, and the 2022 champions fell six runs short despite a valiant partnership between tailenders Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rab ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 04:33 PM

IPL: Bishnoi leaves GT in a spin, Royals win to go top

The spinner's four-wicket haul set up the win, although Titans pushed the battle to the last ball in Ahmedabad After a three-over spell from Ravi Bishnoi in which he scalped four wickets, Gujarat Titans seemed to have been pushed well behind in their pursuit of 211 to win. Between overs 11-15, GT had lost six wickets, having lost only one in the first 10. At the start of the last five overs, they were down at 161/7. But batting line-ups armed with the Impact Sub rule are never ending. And with ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 04:32 PM

Ashwin hails GT opener Sudarshan's stroke-filled 73 in absence of Gill against RR

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 4 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed Gujarat Titans (GT) opener, Sai Sudarshan, for his excellent knock in a losing cause against Rajastha Royals and how the opening combination will be key for GT once skipper Shubman Gill returns from his injury. Gill missed out on his first-ever game in GT colours due to muscle spasm, and the 2022 champions fell six runs short despite a valiant partnership between tailenders Rashid Khan and Kagiso Rab ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 04:29 PM

Harbhajan Singh lauds "absolutely accurate" Tushar Deshpande for his last-over brilliance in RR's 6-...

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh lauded Rajasthan Royals' (RR) pacer Tushar Deshpande for his brilliant last over against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Saturday in both teams' second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. With GT needing 11 runs to win in the last over, Deshpande conceded just four runs, taking RR to a thrilling six-run win. The game went right down to the final over, with the Gujarat Titans needing 11 runs to win. Tushar Des ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 04:24 PM

"Will give him confidence": Pathan on Parag's brilliant captaincy in his side's win vs GT

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag for his leadership and key tactical decisions following the team's thrilling victory by six runs against the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Speaking on JioHotstar, Pathan highlighted how Rajasthan's win and the captain's decisive calls in the final overs boosted confidence in Parag's leadership. "This was the best game of the season so ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 03:54 PM

The 'difficult call' Riyan Parag took - and how it paid off for Rajasthan Royals

NEW DELHI: With 11 needed off the final over, Riyan Parag took a gamble against Gujarat Titans. Despite having one over left from Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma, and even two overs from Ravindra Jadeja, Parag turned to Tushar Deshpande - and the move paid off. The bowler delivered under pressure as Rajasthan Royals cruised to their second successive win, defeating the Shubman Gill-led side by six runs in a thriller at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan beli ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 03:04 PM

GT will rue lost opportunities when playoff race heats up: Steyn

New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) After Gujarat Titans' narrow loss to Rajasthan Royals in a final-over thriller, former South African pacer Dale Steyn believes that when the playoffs race heats up, GT would look back at this game and regret missed opportunities. A dramatic final over from pacer Tushar Deshpande helped Rajasthan Royals clinch a thrilling six-run win over Gujarat Titans in a nail-biting encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 02:39 PM

Tushar's performance will ensure Indian selectors don't take their eyes off him: Dale Steyn

New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) South Africa fast-bowling great Dale Steyn is impressed by Tushar Deshpande's performance this IPL season, saying the Rajasthan Royals seamer's composure and execution in the final over against Gujarat Titans must attract the national selectors' attention. Deshpande has started the 2026 IPL season strongly for the Rajasthan Royals, delivering a match-winning performance against the Gujarat Titans by defending 10 runs in the final over in Ahmedabad on Saturday. On how Des ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 02:34 PM

CSK vs RCB: When a fixture became a feeling

All eyes were on the Chennai man at the centre of the RCB dressing room. Dinesh Karthik, straddling two worlds as broadcaster and late-career professional cricketer, broke into an evocative post-game speech. "We all know how proud our franchise is and how our fans are... and we gave them a treat to watch. Also, you've got to understand the gravity of this game..." Karthik was talking at the close of a match that sliced through the haze of fours and sixes that was IPL 2024. The clock had ticked ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 02:28 PM

"It is not always about batters, bowler's game is still left": Ravi Bishnoi lauds Tushar Despande's ...

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 5 (ANI): Ravi Bishnoi and Tushar Deshpande played pivotal roles as the Rajasthan Royals clinched a thrilling six-run win over the Gujarat Titans in a last-ball finish at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Defending a challenging target of 211, the Rajasthan Royals held their nerve in the death overs, thanks to disciplined bowling from Jofra Archer and Deshpande. Gujarat Titans, who looked in control for much of the chase, faltered under pressu ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 01:34 PM

No void left by Sanju Samson: Riyan Parag's captaincy masterclass sets RR's IPL 2026 blueprint

Chennai Super Kings' gain was Rajasthan Royals' loss, at least that was the narrative in November last year when Sanju Samson made a high-profile move. Samson was a homegrown talent for Rajasthan, who later went on to captain the side for five consecutive seasons from 2021 to 2025, including a run to the final in 2022, their first appearance in the summit clash since the victorious 2008 season. He had become the face of Rajasthan, and losing him was a massive blow. Rajasthan had big shoes to fi ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 01:26 PM

The bold calls and win against GT will be boost Riyan Parag's confidence, says Irfan Pathan

Ahmedabad, Apr 5 (PTI) Former India pacer Irfan Pathan reckons the bold decisions taken by Riyan Parag at the death in Rajasthan Royals' thrilling win over Gujarat Titans will significantly boost his confidence as a leader. Parag, who took over RR's captaincy this season, made a key tactical call in the final moments, handing Jofra Archer the 19th over while entrusting Tushar Deshpande with the last one. "This was the best game of the season so far. It was very important for Rajasthan that Riy ...Read More >

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CEC, EAM will remain silent: Jairam Ramesh questions presence of Sri Lankan diplomat at BJP event in...

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 11:55 AM

"Our bowlers were just little bit off their rhythm": Hayden after GT's narrow six-run loss to RR

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 5 (ANI): Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden urged his bowlers to be more consistent with their execution after a narrow six-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash on Saturday. Chasing a daunting 211-run target, Gujarat Titans fell just short despite being well-placed for a large part of the innings, as accurate death bowling from Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande sealed a thrilling win for the Royals. A key con ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 11:54 AM

'Losing quick wickets, bowlers lacked rhythm': Hayden dissects GT's narrow loss to RR

Ahmedabad, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden believes a sudden flurry of wickets turned a certain victory into a "heartbreaking" loss against the Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a target of 211, GT were well-placed at many points. After ten overs, they were 103 for 1. But then Ravi Bishnoi changed the game as the hosts went from 107 for 1 in the 11th over to 161/7 in the 15th. In the final few overs, Rashid Khan (24), who stepped in to lead the side after skipper Sh ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 11:42 AM

IPL 2026 [WATCH]: Jofra Archer takes a stunning catch to send back Rashid Khan in GT vs RR nail-bite...

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues to deliver high-octane drama, and the 9th match of the season at the Narendra Modi Stadium was no exception. On a humid Saturday night in Ahmedabad, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) managed to defend a formidable total against the Gujarat Titans (GT) in what will be remembered as a classic last-ball thriller. Despite a spirited chase led by Sai Sudharsan and a late-order cameo by Rashid Khan, it was a moment of pure athletic brilliance in the final over th ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 10:57 AM

Why MS Dhoni will not play CSK vs RCB match in IPL 2026

NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are riding high on confidence after kicking off their IPL 2026 campaign with a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Now, an exciting southern derby between RCB and Chennai Super Kings is on the cards - undoubtedly a marquee clash.While RCB head into the contest on the back of a victory, CSK arrive with two consecutive defeats, against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.Are CSK missing Mahendra Singh Dhoni? Is his abs ...Read More >

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