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New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Deepak Chahar admitted the toss played a decisive role after suffering a six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2026, saying the side ended up 10-15 runs short with the bat on a slow black soil pitch which later became better to bat under lights at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Suryakumar Yadav captained MI in place of an unwell Hardik Pandya and top-scored with 51 off 36 balls. But barring him, most of the other MI s ...Read More >
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 4 (ANI): Sameer Rizvi continues to make a powerful statement at the grand stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The young batter brought up his third consecutive half-century, underlining his growing stature as a dependable match-winner. In a high-voltage clash between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, Rizvi walked in at a crucial moment with Delhi losing two early wickets in the chase. With pre ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi, named Player of the Match for his swashbuckling 90, taking the side to a six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, said his consistent effort to overcome weaknesses had begun to show results, adding that all of his hard work has started to pay off now. In the chase of 163, DC were at 73/3 at the halfway mark, before Rizvi got the game in his team's favour by hitt ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) captain highlights team's flexibility and bench strength after their six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, on Saturday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sameer Rizvi's dazzling knock of 90 runs helped the Delhi Capitals beat the Mumbai Indians and grab their second consecutive win in the 2026 IPL season. With DC chasing a modest target of 163 runs, Rizvi's 90 runs came in just 51 balls and inc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) captain highlights team's flexibility and bench strength after their six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, on Saturday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sameer Rizvi's dazzling knock of 90 runs helped the Delhi Capitals beat the Mumbai Indians and grab their second consecutive win in the 2026 IPL season. With DC chasing a modest target of 163 runs, Rizvi's 90 runs came in just 51 balls and inc ...Read More >
Lahore Qalandars handed Multan Sultans their first defeat of the season with a 20-run win in a rain-hit 13-over game in Lahore. Mohammad Naeem led the way with a quick 60 off 28 balls, while Parvez Hossain Emon smashed 45 off 19 in a blazing opening stand. The pair set the tone early, racing past fifty inside four overs and taking full advantage of some wayward bowling. Multan pulled things back slightly in the final overs with four wickets for 33 runs, but Qalandars still finished with a stro ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sameer Rizvi has brought the 'rizz' for Delhi Capitals for two matches in a row now. After his starring role in their six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians on Saturday, DC have climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 table, having beaten Lucknow Super Giants in their opening game. Chasing 163, Delhi Capitals weren't off to the best start. Much like the previous innings, the top-order crumbled early. KL Rahul departed for one run and Nitish Rana was dismissed for a duck but Pathum Nissanka -- ...Read More >
Kochi: In a setback to the Twenty20 and NDA in Thripunithura constituency, the Returning Officer (RO) rejected a petition filed by their candidate and actor Anjali Nair seeking to change her name on ballot labels and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) from 'Anjali PV' to her widely recognised screen name. The RO cited that postal and home voting have already begun, and changing the name on EVMs now is 'administratively impossible'. The order was issued on Saturday by RO Rakesh VR, following dire ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 4 (PTI) Wicketkeeper batter Jitesh Sharma on Saturday said being the vice-captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the whole leadership experience has added a certain edge to his game. Jitesh was a vital cog in RCB's wheel when they landed their maiden IPL title in 2025, scoring 261 runs down the order but his strike-rate of 177 often spurred the team to above par totals. "I think whenever you get the responsibility, you feel grateful and privileged and I take extra effort to ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) bowling coach Bharat Arun on Saturday said the team's top-order strategy will remain flexible as they prepare for their Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Addressing questions about Rishabh Pant opening the innings in the first match, Arun said, "See, well, the strategies keep changing all the time, and I think the first four places should be very dynamic as far as the team is concern ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Just moments before the toss, broadcasters announced that Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya would not play in the match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Seconds after the announcement, Suryakumar Yadav - smiling, chewing gum, and dressed in the blue and gold jersey - walked out with the team sheet, shook hands with Ravi Shastri, and then greeted Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel.What followed was a loud cheer from the Delhi crowd as they saw their T20 Wo ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): After winning their second match in a row in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting emphasised the importance of continuity in team personnel in the tournament. Speaking on JioHotstar, Ponting said the team's recent 10-day pre-season camp set the tone for the new season. "We had a 10-day camp, and even the overseas boys coming in, the moment they sat down, they said, this just feels like we haven't left, ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Punjab Kings secured a brilliant five-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. Chasing a big target of 210, Punjab reached the mark with eight balls to spare, marking their second-highest successful run chase in tournament history, according to a release. With this win, Punjab Kings now hold the world record for the most successful 200-plus chases in T20 cricket history. This was their ninth such chase, put ...Read More >
New Delhi: In an era where T20 scores routinely race past 200 and bowlers are often judged simply on the amount of runs they concede, Kuldeep Yadav believes the biggest danger for a spinner is not getting hit but losing faith in their own strengths. Kuldeep pushed back against the increasingly common notion that bowlers, particularly wrist-spinners, have no option but to go into survival mode in a high-scoring format. The left-arm wrist-spinner said modern T20 cricket has changed the way young ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Who wants to sit on the bench and watch teammates take the field? Who doesn't want to see his name on the team sheet? It can be frustrating for any player. But Kuldeep Yadav handled it with remarkable calm.Whether it was carrying drinks, relaying the coach's messages, bringing out bats, or applauding teammates with a smile, Kuldeep stayed fully involved with the team despite not being in the playing XI.In the recently-concluded T20 World Cup, where India lifted the title after defeati ...Read More >
Lucknow Super Giants would have hoped for a better start to their IPL campaign in front of their home fans, but things didn't go according to plan against a ruthless Delhi Capitals side. A batting collapse saw them post a modest 141, inviting early criticism over some questionable decisions. Despite a strong fightback with the ball and four quick early wickets, LSG were unable to seize control of the game. An unbeaten 119-run stand between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs turned the contest on i ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 4 (ANI): The saying 'talent needs no introduction' found a fitting example at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026, where wrestlers from Karnataka's Siddi community have made a powerful statement on the mat. Their success is no longer just about medals--it reflects the emergence of an entire community as a force in wrestling. Of African descent, there are about 50,000 Siddis in India, of which one-third live in Karnataka. Out of the nine wrestlers represent ...Read More >
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that during the auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the franchise had considered a wide pool of bowlers but missed out on several who have since found form. Speaking to reporters after CSK's second match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Chennai on Friday, Fleming said that while multiple options were discussed, he could not clearly recall the exact dynamics behind the final decisions, emphasising that the team had ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming does not believe the traditional finisher's role holds the same relevance in modern T20 cricket, citing the shift towards all-out aggression from the outset, but expressed confidence in his side's resources. CSK have overhauled their squad, with the batting unit dominated by top-order specialists, leaving gaps in the middle and lower order, particularly in the finisher's role. "Look, I don't think there is a thing called finishers anymore ...Read More >
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming does not believe the traditional finisher's role holds the same relevance in modern T20 cricket, citing the shift towards all-out aggression from the outset, but expressed confidence in his side's resources. CSK have overhauled their squad, with the batting unit dominated by top-order specialists, leaving gaps in the middle and lower order, particularly in the finisher's role. Also Read: IPL 2026: CSK skipper Ruturaj says sometimes we jus ...Read More >
Arjun Tendulkar names Yuvraj Singh as his batting idol, discusses his move from Mumbai to Goa and trade to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2026 opener. Star India and Lucknow Super Giants all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar has said that Yuvraj Singh is his batting idol, adding that he liked the latter's style of batting. Arjun, who was part of the Mumbai Indians setup, was traded to Lucknow in exchange for Shardul Thakur and it needs to be seen if he is a part of the XI when Lucknow take on the Del ...Read More >
Brimming with confidence after a record chase to kick off their IPL campaign - a first in 14 years - Mumbai Indians have received another timely boost. Mitchell Santner has rejoined the squad after an extended personal break and looks set to walk back into the XI as MI face Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the season's first afternoon fixture on Saturday (April 4). A 200-plus vs 200-plus game - on a ground with short boundaries - often offers little margin for the bowlers, and Delh ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and Cheteshwar Pujara heaped praise on young batters Ayush Mhatre and Priyansh Arya for fearless batting approach and not dwelling on the past. Priyansh Arya ignited the chase with an impressive start, setting the tone for Punjab Kings' pursuit of 210 against Chennai Super Kings. Brought in as a substitute, Arya made his intentions clear. He attacked Khaleel Ahmed right from the beginning. A sharp, straight drive for four ...Read More >
Chennai, Apr 4 (PTI) Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming does not believe the traditional finisher's role holds the same relevance in modern T20 cricket, citing the shift towards all-out aggression from the outset, but expressed confidence in his side's resources. CSK have overhauled their squad, with the batting unit dominated by top-order specialists, leaving gaps in the middle and lower order, particularly in the finisher's role. "Look, I don't think there is a thing called finis ...Read More >
Chennai, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) There may have been some doubts about Sanju Samson's start with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but head coach Stephen Fleming is sure that the star batter will soon get back into the swing of things. Samson's form has come under fire after he scored 6 and 7 in his first two games of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. This is especially true after his high-profile move from the Rajasthan Royals and his recent success in India's T20 World Cup win. Fleming, on ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming admitted that during the auction of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the franchise had considered a wide pool of bowlers but missed out on several who have since found form. Speaking to reporters after CSK's second match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Chennai on Friday, Fleming said that while multiple options were discussed, he could not clearly recall the exact dynamics behind the final deci ...Read More >
Chennai, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Kings Captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during seventh match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. "As this was his team's second offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined INR 24 lakhs. The rest of the members of the Playing XI, including the Impact Pla ...Read More >
Rarely emotive behind the mic, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane brazenly hit out at those questioning his batting approach, following their 65-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL on Thursday (April 2). Taking questions after KKR's second loss in a row, Rahane was asked about his opening partnership with Finn Allen, how the anchor-aggressor roles are defined, and what he feels about the outside noise around his strike rate, especially against spinners. Rahane, who fell for ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Has Ajinkya Rahane started feeling the heat after Kolkata Knight Riders suffered back-to-back defeats at the start of their campaign in this IPL? This is only the second time in the three-time champions' history that they have had such a poor start to a season.The KKR skipper, known to be calm and composed person, lashed out at critics following the team's 65-run defeat to SRH on Thursday.Rahane's strike rate has come under the scanner since he came out to open, pushing KKR's long-time ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming backed his side's opening batter, Sanju Samson, as his stint with the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions came under early scrutiny. Samson's much-anticipated move from the Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of this IPL season came with immense expectations for CSK, after finishing at the bottom of the points table last season. Fresh off being named Player of the Tournament in India's 2026 T2 ...Read More >
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