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SportsApr 07, 2026 09:33 AM

RR vs MI IPL 2026 Guwahati Weather Update: Another Washout In The Cards?

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 >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 08:44 AM

RR vs MI Match Preview: Will Hardik Pandya play? MI skipper returns to training

GUWAHATI: It's still early days in the season but Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians head into Tuesday's clash at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on contrasting notes.The Royals have built early momentum with back-to-back wins while the five-time champions are searching for consistency after a sixwicket loss to Delhi Capitals, following a dominant opening victory over Kolkata Knight Riders.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Rajasthan began their campaign with a crushin ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 07, 2026 06:32 AM

Twenty20 loses Poothrikka panchayat as president quits over NDA entry

Pooja Jomon accused Twenty20 president Sabu M. Jacob of issuing her a veiled death threat, a claim Jacob refuted as unfounded, suggesting she had struck a deal with the Congress to clear her debts. In a major setback just three days ahead of the Assembly election, Twenty20 lost power in Poothrikka panchayat after Pooja Jomon resigned both as president and as a member in protest against the party's decision to join the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), while also accusing party president Sabu ...Read More >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 01:30 AM

RCB star Devdutt Padikkal says bowlers must step up as batting hits a new level in the IPL

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 >

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SportsApr 07, 2026 01:30 AM

Stephen Fleming breaks silence on Sanju Samson's failures at CSK, backs star amid mounting pressure

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 >

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EntertainmentApr 07, 2026 12:08 AM

Sports News | We Don't Have Any Concerns About Hetmyer or Riyan's Form: RR Performance Coach Siddhar...

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals performance coach Siddhartha Lahiri has downplayed concerns around individual form, asserting that the team remains focused on maintaining a high-tempo approach in the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of their clash against the Mumbai Indians, Lahiri said the evolving nature of T20 cricket demands a different perspective on performance. Also Read | IPL 2026: Shah Rukh Khan's Intense Chat ...Read More >

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PoliticsApr 06, 2026 11:56 PM

We don't have any concerns about Hetmyer or Riyan's form: RR performance coach Siddhartha Lahiri

Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals performance coach Siddhartha Lahiri has downplayed concerns around individual form, asserting that the team remains focused on maintaining a high-tempo approach in the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of their clash against the Mumbai Indians, Lahiri said the evolving nature of T20 cricket demands a different perspective on performance. "The game has changed so much that what you call con ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 06:34 PM

Sarfaraz Khan exposed the ₹1.98 crore hole in CSK's Kartik Sharma and Prashant Veer investment

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 >

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BusinessApr 06, 2026 05:33 PM

urban-gro outlines T20 cricket strategy following Flash merger By Investing.com

LAFAYETTE, Colo. - urban-gro, Inc. (NASDAQ:UGRO) furnished an investor presentation on Monday outlining its strategic focus on the global T20 cricket market following its integration with Flash Sports & Media, Inc. and Innovative Production Group, Inc. The company detailed four catalysts with varying timelines. The first involves market entry through a targeted May 15, 2026 player draft and auction for LPL Season 6. The second catalyst focuses on monetization through sponsorships, media rights ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 03:53 PM

Kyle Jamieson slams IPL's Impact player rule, warns it dims the skill of cricket

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 >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 03:34 PM

Rishabh Pant Taunts Critics After Match-Winning 68: 'Want My Bat Do The Talking'

Rishabh Pant hits unbeaten 68 to lead Lucknow Super Giants to five wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, says he ignores criticism and lets his batting and preparation speak Rishabh Pant taunted his critics, saying that he wants to let his bat do the talking, after leading Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL on Sunday. Pant's unbeaten 68 off 50 balls, which included nine fours, helped LSG chase down 157 with one ball to spare at the Rajiv Gan ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 02:34 PM

KKR Vs PBKS: Head-To-Head Record In IPL, Stats, Results And Likely Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings in their third league match of IPL 2026 on Monday, April 6, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings in their third league match of IPL 2026 on Monday, April 6. The 12th league match of this year's IPL is scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR suffered a humiliating defeat by 65 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their second league match of IPL 2026, which was played at Eden Gard ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 12:54 PM

'We could go hard at every ball': Padikkal reveals RCB's new batting mantra

NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have begun their IPL 2026 campaign in commanding fashion, and batter Devdutt Padikkal has revealed the tactical shift behind their early success. With two wins in two matches, RCB sit atop the standings, showcasing a refined batting approach that blends caution with calculated aggression.Speaking after their convincing 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru, Padikkal explained that the team has consciously addressed its past ba ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 12:34 PM

Pant leads the chase as Lucknow beats Hyderabad by 5 wickets with 1...

HYDERABAD, India (AP) - Skipper Rishabh Pant led a successful chase on Sunday in Indian Premier League cricket with 68 not out off 50 balls as Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets with one ball remaining for its first win this season. Pant hit nine fours but no sixes in his first half-century of the season, and opener Aiden Markram scored a 27-ball 45 as Lucknow finished with 160-5 in 19.5 overs in reply to Hyderabad´s 156-9. Hyderabad´s top order failed to get going ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 12:10 PM

IPL 2026: Shami credits tactical planning for SRH takedown in last over thriller

Hyderabad: Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami reflected on his match-defining spell in Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a last-over thriller and said planning and execution to exploit the conditions were the key to holding back the opposition's batting. After LSG won the toss and elected to field, their bowling unit, led by a masterclass from Mohd Shami, dismantled the Sunrisers' top order early. He registered the impressive figures of 2-9, including the dismissals of ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 10:39 AM

GT batting coach Matthew Hayden seeks more cohesion in run chases

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Titans lacked cohesiveness in batting during their six-run loss to Rajasthan Royals, while their bowlers were a little bit off rhythm, their batting coach Matthew Hayden felt.The hosts were in a strong position at 103/1 after 10 overs in their chase of 211 against the Royals before it fell apart at the Narendra Modi Stadium here. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Reflecting on the defeat, Hayden said, "A lot of our bowlers were just a little bi ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 09:57 AM

'Hes one guy who can be very dominant': Fleming backs Sanju Samson amid poor run in IPL 2026 | Mint

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 6 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming emphasised that T20 cricket can change rapidly and a batter in form can be highly dominant, while expressing strong confidence in Sanju Samson, assuring that the team will fully support him as he continues to grow in the CSK setup. This came after Chennai Super Kings' marquee signing for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sanju Samson, endured another disappointing outing, failing for the third ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 09:34 AM

Virat Kohli breaks record against CSK; Goes past Rohit Sharma in elite list

In T20 cricket, records against a single opponent are not easy to build because they demand more than just dominance. They require longevity, repeated selection, sustained batting quality and enough meetings across years to keep adding to the tally. Kohli has managed all of that against CSK, one of RCB's biggest rivals and one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history. Before Sunday, Virat Kohli had already built an extraordinary body of work against Chennai. Across the IPL, he h ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 09:34 AM

KKR Vs PBKS: Head-To-Head Record In IPL, Stats, Results And Likely Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings in their third league match of IPL 2026 on Monday, April 6, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings in their third league match of IPL 2026 on Monday, April 6. The 12th league match of this year's IPL is scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR suffered a humiliating defeat by 65 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their second league match of IPL 2026, which was played at Eden Gard ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 08:52 AM

RCB run riot against CSK: Tim David carnage seals 43-run win

BENGALURU: Chennai Super Kings' bowling had looked undercooked in their opening two matches of the season. On Sunday night at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru batters -- Tim David in particular -- brutally exposed those frailties, piling up their third-highest total in the Indian Premier League.Riding on David's unbeaten 70 and his unbroken 99-run stand off just 37 deliveries with skipper Rajat Patidar, RCB surged to a daunting 250/3.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube ...Read More >

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SportsApr 06, 2026 06:26 AM

KKR seek spark to halt slide against in-form Punjab Kings

Kolkata, April 5: A beleaguered and increasingly rudderless Kolkata Knight Riders will need a strong turnaround to halt their poor start when they face an in-form Punjab Kings in their IPL clash here on Monday. The three-time champions may point to the absence of frontline pacers Mustafizur Rahman, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep and Matheesha Pathirana for their early struggles, but the larger issue lies in a flawed team strategy that has left them staring at a third successive defeat. The decision ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 11:30 PM

IPL 2026: All-Round RCB Outclass CSK By 43 Runs

Bengaluru: Tim David, skipper Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal went ballistic with marauding knocks while bowlers maintained fine lines as Royal Challengers Bengaluru crushed Chennai Super Kings by 43 runs in an IPL match here on Sunday. Padikkal (50, 29 balls) and David (70 off 25b) gave a towelling to the clueless Super Kings bowlers in an exhibition of mind-blowing range-hitting, and Patidar supported them with an unbeaten 19-ball 48.The end result of their collective belligerence was RCB's ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 10:36 PM

RCB vs CSK: Bhuvaneshwar Kumar Becomes First Fast Bowler To Take 200 Wickets In IPL

RCB vs CSK: Bhuvaneshwar Kumar has become the first fast bowler in IPL history to take 200 wickets. At the age of 36, it is a testament to the longevity and evolving skillset of Kumar in an unforgiving environment that has taken him to such a remarkable feat. When Kumar first emerged onto the scene, he was a perfect swing bowler, capable of taking wickets during the power play. However, over the years, he has moulded his craft and become a reliable death-over specialist as well, courtesy of the ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 10:26 PM

IPL: Shami starts, Pant finishes in LSG's first win of the season

Kolkata: Ultimately, one ball separated Lucknow Super Giants from Sunrisers Hyderabad but this wasn't meant to be such a close affair considering Mohammed Shami had dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head within 13 balls of their innings. Approaching their first win of the season, however, LSG stuttered more than they would have liked to, but thankfully Rishabh Pant was calm and stayed put. Aiden Markram played his part, hitting 45 off 27 to give Lucknow a steady start, after SRH had been res ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 09:34 PM

Mohammed Shami climbs powerplay charts with his most economical IPL spell

Mohammed Shami was at his brilliant best on Sunday, producing a match-defining spell to help Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The veteran pacer dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head to finish with outstanding figures of 4-0-9-2. For Shami, this was far from a one-off in the powerplay. Since IPL 2023, he has taken 25 wickets in the powerplay, the joint-most by an Indian, alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Overall, ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 09:30 PM

I will let my bat do all the talking: LSG skipper Pant

HYDERABAD: Rishabh Pant prefers to keep the noise at bay and allow his performances to speak, a philosophy that once again came to the fore as he guided Lucknow Super Giants to a nervy five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL here on Sunday. Amid criticism around his T20 batting approach, Pant asserted that recognition from within the dressing room matters far more than outside chatter. "I know I'm preparing well. I want to let my bat do the talking. My colleagues and management see ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 09:22 PM

Sports News | Nicholas Pooran Continues T20 Decline, Registers Worst Batting Average in a Calendar Y...

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) hitter and former West Indies star Nicholas Pooran seems to be facing some post-international retirement blues in T20 cricket, as the left-handed batter continued his decline in the shortest format of the game with another poor Indian Premier League (IPL) outing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). After registering a sluggish eight runs in the campaign opener against Delhi Capitals before being outdone by a slower delivery fro ...Read More >

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SportsApr 05, 2026 08:47 PM

Nicholas Pooran continues T20 decline, registers worst batting average in a calendar year

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) hitter and former West Indies star Nicholas Pooran seems to be facing some post-international retirement blues in T20 cricket, as the left-handed batter continued his decline in the shortest format of the game with another poor Indian Premier League (IPL) outing for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). After registering a sluggish eight runs in the campaign opener against Delhi Capitals before being outdone by a slower delivery fro ...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 08:34 PM

'Rishabh Pant Is Just Not A Captain': Michael Vaughan Slams LSG Skipper's Lack Of Clarity

Is Rishabh Pant not captaincy material? Michael Vaughan has questioned the LSG skipper's credentials over the lack of clarity he's offering with his actions and words. Former England captain Michael Vaughan has questioned Rishabh Pant's captaincy credentials, criticising the lack of clarity in his decision-making and expression during the toss ahead of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)'s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday (April 5). Pant opened the innings for LSG in their first match of the ...Read More >

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