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Rain threatens KKR vs Punjab Kings IPL match in Kolkata, with storms forecast and practice cancelled, raising risk of a curtailed game or washout and shared points Winless and already searching for momentum, Kolkata Knight Riders now have the weather to worry about as they prepare to host Punjab Kings in an IPL clash at Eden Gardens on Monday, with rain forecast to loom large over the contest. According to Accuweather.com, there are showers affecting play, raising the possibility of a curtaile ...Read More >
A heated argument over a single run in a local cricket match in Visakhapatnam tragically escalated into murder, highlighting the dangers of escalating sports disputes. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsA youth was allegedly murdered in Visakhapatnam after a heated argument over a single run during a local cricket match.The initial dispute was resolved by the umpire, but tensions flared up again later in the day.The accused, K Kishore, allegedly stabbed Ajit, the umpire's brother, in the chest duri ...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 >
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 >
Kolkata, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) shared a point each as the 12th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 was called off due to rain at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. The match was just into the fourth over when rain poured down at the ground. The drizzle intensified, forcing the umpires to take the players off the field as covers were swiftly brought on. The ground staff acted quickly, laying out sheets across the pitch, square ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally opened their account in IPL 2026, picking up their first point after their clash against Punjab Kings was abandoned following just 22 deliveries at Eden Gardens on Monday. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR shared a point apiece with Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings after incessant rain and a wet outfield forced the match to be called off.With this result, Punjab Kings climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. They now sit at No. 1 with five points from three m ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 6 (PTI) Kolkata Knight Riders bagged their first point of the season after the IPL match against Punjab Kings was abandoned after a combination of heavy rains and wet outfield made the play impossible to resume here on Monday. When the initial round of rain fell on Eden Gardens, the KKR were struggling at 25 for 2 in 3.4 overs. The proceedings never restarted from the point despite the cut-off time getting moved up to 11.14pm. The PBKS too received a point and moved atop the table ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 6: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) has been called off at Eden Gardens in Kolkata due to wet outfield after heavy rains on Monday. The match had already been interrupted earlier when drizzle turned into heavy rain, forcing the umpires to bring the covers on. One point each has been given to both the sides and this is the first point received by KKR in the IPL 2026 season so far. Even after the rain stopped th ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) match was delayed after rain came into play at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Monday. The drizzle intensified, forcing the umpires to take the players off the field as covers were swiftly brought on. The ground staff acted quickly, laying out sheets across the pitch, square and run-ups, and within moments, the entire playing area was covered. After the rain, the covers were firmly placed, and the revised t ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 6 (PTI) Rain played spoilsport as Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL match against Punjab Kings was interrupted with the home side struggling at 25 for 2 in 3.4 overs amid steady drizzle that later turned into a thunderstorm, here on Monday. Opting to bat on a dry surface, KKR, in search of their first win of the season, were rocked early as Xavier Bartlett struck twice in the space of three balls. Displaying fine control over swing and seam, the Australian pacer removed KKR's two star ov ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 6: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was interrupted due to rain at Eden Gardens on Monday evening. Drizzle suddenly became heavier, forcing the umpires to stop play and call for the covers. At the time of interruption, KKR were 25/2 in 3.4 overs. However, there is a good news for the fans as the rains have stopped and the covers are coming off and match will resume within few minutes. Match Halted Due to Drizzl ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 6: A small but unusual incident occurred during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match. RCB mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik got furious over one of the umpires on-field after he accidentally picked up Rajat Patidar's water bottle. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar asked for his bottle and Dinesh Karthik also reacted angrily over the umpire's mistake. What Happened During Drinks Break? The incident was caught on ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been underway, and two matches each have been played by the franchises. Ahead of the third match rounds, a controversial incident occurred during the first match of the double header on Sunday, 5th April 2026. The incident occurred during the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) match. Avesh Khan, LSG's pace bowler, has always been in the headlines for his controversial celebrations and incidents during the IPL. Now he was involve ...Read More >
The total silence of BCCI and the Govt. of India on the ownership of the Intellectual Property of Player - Referral system (DRS) which is rightfully claimed by a Sri Lankan makes a mockery of India's so - called Cricket Friendship with Sri Lanka. It is tantamount to a betrayal of Sri Lanka by India in the International Cricket arena AI Overview https://share.google/aimode/dvUCs8InsQJEPnvoH The claim that a Sri Lankan, specifically lawyer Senaka Weeraratna, is the original inventor of the "Pla ...Read More >
A big surprising moment in Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans' match in IPL 2026. Take a look and read the full story. On Tuesday, the fourth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, was played between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans at the PCA New Cricket Stadium, Tira. Shocking moment during PBKS vs GT clash IPL 2026 The match was filled full of chaos and crazy moments, as both teams performed brilliantly in the match. However, there was one moment in the match, during Shubman Gill's Guja ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings produced a rare and unusual moment on Friday, as a bat-gauge blunder involving young batter Ayush Mhatre left players, commentators, and fans stunned. The incident unfolded early in CSK's innings after Sanju Samson was dismissed by Xavier Bartlett on the final ball of the second over. Walking in at No. 3, Mhatre was subjected to a routine bat test, but what followed was anything but routine. | IPL 2026: CSK ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A bizarre and slightly comical moment took place during the IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings when young batter Ayush Mhatre walked in to bat at No. 3. What should have been a routine start quickly turned into chaos, even before he faced a single ball on Friday.As part of standard procedure, the umpire checked Mhatre's bat using a gauge. Surprisingly, the bat did not pass. A replacement bat was brought in, but that failed too. Then came a third bat, and that ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) A three-member Appellate Committee rejected the appeal filed by Lahore Qalandars opener Fakhar Zaman against the two-match ban for ball tampering, saying there was not enough proof and thus upheld the punishment, a news report said on Thursday. The decision was on expected lines as there was enough proof against Fakhar Zaman changing the condition of the ball during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match last week, Telecom Asia Sport reported on Thursday. "Fakha ...Read More >
A star player opens up on his IPL journey. Take a look and read the full story. The fifth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, will be played between Axar Patel's Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Ahead of the tournament, star Lucknow Super Giants and one of the finest players who were more in controversy in IPL 2025, Digvesh Rathi, who made his debut in IPL 2025 season at a base price of Rs 30 lakh. Digvesh Rathi's performance for LSG in IPL 2025 I ...Read More >
Mumbai, Mar 31 (UNI) Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) is set to add a strong new Uttar Pradesh flavour to Season 7 with the inclusion of UP Prometheans, bringing the energy and sporting passion of India's heartland into the league's mix. Lahore, Mar 31 (UNI) Fakhar Zaman has been given a two-match ban in the Pakistan Super League after being found guilty of ball tampering. The 35-year-old was charged by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the Lahore Qalandars were penalised for the offence by t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): West Indies have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for a slow over-rate during their first Women's ODI against Australia in St. Kitts on Friday. Windies captain Hayley Matthews pled guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing, as per the ICC website. The sanction was imposed by Reon King of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees after the hosts were ruled out to be two overs short ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): West Indies have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for a slow over-rate during their first Women's ODI against Australia in St. Kitts on Friday. Windies captain Hayley Matthews pled guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing, as per the ICC website. Also Read | Mullanpur, Chandigarh Weather and Rain Forecast for Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Match. The sanction was imposed by Reon Kin ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The abandonment of the fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow due to dense fog sparked frustration among spectators, who felt the match should have been scheduled in the afternoon to avoid visibility issues caused by the winter season in northern and central India. At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, on-field umpires Rohan Pandit and K.N. Ananthapadmanabhan conducted six inspections, where the fog got worse as the ...Read More >
CHENNAI: By the time the fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was officially called off on Wednesday, two and a half hours had passed. It was supposed to be a 6.30PM toss and 7 PM start at the Ekana Stadium, but after multiple inspections every half hour by the umpires, the match was abandoned a little after 9.30PM. "The fourth India-South Africa T20I is called off due to excessive fog," said the BCCI in a statement. While the official word came hours later, long before the sch ...Read More >
IMAGE: The match, scheduled to start at 7 pm, was eventually called off at 9:30 pm after the sixth inspection. Photograph: BCCI The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was called off on Wednesday owing to poor visibility after a dense layer of smog engulfed the Ekana Stadium raising serious questions about BCCI's scheduling of matches in northern part of India during peak winter month. The venues allotted for the full series against the Proteas included New Chandigarh, Dharamsala, Luckn ...Read More >
Lucknow, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The fourth T20I between India and South Africa was abandoned at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday due to excessive fog leading to poor visibility. Umpires Rohan Pandit and KN Ananthapadmanabhan delayed the toss and conducted multiple inspections, including one at 9:25 pm by looking at the floodlights from the batter's crease, before calling off the game at 9:30 pm local time. With no play possible in Lucknow, much to t ...Read More >
Lucknow: The fourth T20I between India and South Africa at Lucknow was finally called off on Wednesday evening after a frustrating three-hour wait. The match was called off as dense fog enveloped the stadium, lowering visibility, despite the lights. Safety of players was of primary concern, match officials said. Even the toss, supposed to be held at 6.30 pm, could not be held. The umpires took a final call at 9.30 pm after inspecting the ground. Such inspections were held every 30 minutes afte ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 17 (ANI): The fourth T20I of the five-match series between India and South Africa was abandoned due to excessive fog at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. India are leading the T20I series 2-1, with one more match to go. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the toss was delayed due to excessive fog. A total of six inspections were conducted, but the umpires were not ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 17 (ANI): The fourth T20I of the five-match series between India and South Africa was abandoned due to excessive fog at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. India are leading the T20I series 2-1, with one more match to go. Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the toss was delayed due to excessive fog. A total of six inspections were conducted, but the umpires were not ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 16 (ANI): Following the appointment of former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad as the president, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) constituted the new Cricket Advisory Committee, including ex-Indian bowlers Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath and Sunil Joshi.Prasad was elected President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Sunday. Former India cricketer Sujith Somasunder has been elected Vice-President, while Santosh Menon has been chose ...Read More >
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