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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli admitted he is still short of full fitness despite playing a key role in Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB) comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing 147, Kohli top-scored with a fluent 49 as RCB completed the chase in just 15.1 overs to return to the top of the points table. The former captain, however, revealed that he has been deali

PCA New International Stadium: Stand-in skipper Nicholas Pooran admitted that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) continued struggles with the bat proved costly in their five-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Weve been below par with the bat. 175 wouldve been competitive. But its no secret we have been struggling with the bat the entire season, and today we paid the price, Pooran said after the match. Ask

Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission: A review meeting was held on Wednesday at the Collectorate Auditorium under the chairmanship of District Collector Sandesh Nayak to ensure compliance with directives issued by the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission regarding the organising of IPL 2026 matches in Jaipur. The meeting focused on ensuring adherence to all prescribed norms, particularly regarding spectator safety and essential public arrangements. The District Collector directed represen

Prime Bank Cricket Club: Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain has announced his retirement from international cricket, marking the end of a career filled with speed, passion, and memorable moments for Bangladesh. The 36-year-old fast bowler shared his decision in an emotional message on Facebook, reflecting on his journey with the national team. Playing for the national team has always meant a lot to me. But there comes a time when one has to step away from international cricket. With that in mind, I

Rasikh Salam Dar: Rasikh Salam Dar picked four wickets as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowled out Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for just 146 runs in 20 overs in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Coming to bat after losing the toss, LSG endured a sluggish start as openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram found it difficult to score freely against the disciplined new-ball spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood. The d

Indian Premier League: Familiarity with playing conditions and players breeds confidence, especially for a player going through a lean patch with the bat. Punjab Kings' middle-order batter Nehal Wadhera is hoping that his return to the Wankhede Stadium for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash with the Mumbai Indians on Thursday will help him regain form and produce a big knock. Wadhera, who has scored 3, 10, and 14 runs in the three matches in which PBKS have batted this season, has played

Indian Premier League: With former captain Rohit Sharma doubtful for the match against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Thursday, middle-order batter Naman Dhir has put up his hand to bat up the order if asked by the team management. Dhir, predominantly a finisher who bats lower down the order, has moved up to bat on a few occasions last season when the Mumbai Indians made it to the playoffs, where they lost to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. With Rohit Sharma suffering an in

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) opener and Australia's T20 captain Mitchell Marsh believes the evolving nature of T20 cricket has made even 200-run totals uncertain as the team clashes against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Look, I think condition-wise, it probably is if you get a good wicket. I think in the past, if you made 200, you'd walk out to b

The Mumbai Indians: The Mumbai Indians team management is keeping under wraps the availability of former captain Rohit Sharma for Thursday's match against Punjab Kings, with the team spokesman providing no information about him on Wednesday. At the start of the pre-match press conference ahead of the Mumbai Indians' key encounter with PBKS, the media manager informed that no decision had been taken on Rohit's availability. The medical team and team management are still assessing him, and you wil

T20 World Cup: Aaron Finch, Australias winning captain in the 2021 Mens T20 World Cup, has described young fast bowling sensations Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain as the stories of IPL 2026 so far, but warned that their biggest challenge now will be to reset and handle the mounting pressure following their breakout performances against Rajasthan Royals. Hinge finished with 4-34, including becoming the first bowler to pick three wickets in an opening over of the IPL, while Hussain took 4-24 as the

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. RCB have made one change in the playing XI as Josh Hazlewood is back in place of Jacob Duffy, while Virat Kohli will play as an impact player.LSG has not won any change. After winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar said, We're gonna bowl fi

T20 World Cup: Aaron Finch, Australias 2021 Mens T20 World Cup winning captain, has said that Punjab Kings (PBKS) still being unbeaten in IPL 2026 despite Arshdeep Singh not picking power play wickets, is actually an encouraging sign for Punjab Kings, adding that if the team's primary strike weapon is yet to fire and they are still comfortably winning matches, it only adds to their confidence. PBKS are the lone unbeaten side in IPL 2026 and will aim to extend their winning run when they take on

ICC T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer and current head coach of the mens team, Gautam Gambhir, visited the revered Khatu Shyam Temple on Wednesday. Gambhir offered prayers at the temple, where members of the temple committee facilitated the rituals. Gambhir's visit drew a large number of devotees and fans, many of whom were seen taking photographs and recording videos on their mobile phones. Speaking to reporters, he expressed his faith, saying, Baba calls me, and his blessings are always wi

Indian Premier League: Having succumbed to three successive defeats following the victory in their season-opener, five-time champions Mumbai Indians enter their fifth match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 for a needle clash with their old bugbear, Punjab Kings, the only franchise that has a positive record against them. MI are desperate for a win and will be going into Thursday's clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, hoping to put their campaign back on track by capitalising on their stel

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to continue with Shan Masood as captain of the Test side despite poor results, while former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed is expected to be appointed as head coach for the red-ball format. The development comes as Pakistan prepares to begin a fresh cycle of the ICC World Test Championship with a two-match away series against Bangladesh, scheduled to start from May 8. According to a report in Telecom Asia Sport, the PCB is keen on maint

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Gujarat Titans left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar has called Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan as the best T20 bowler in the world, adding that learning from him in the IPL has been one of the most defining experiences in his playing career. It has been a hundred percent great learning experience to be honest. He is the best T20 bowler in the world and just completed 1000 wickets in the format. There is no better legend than him in T20 cricket. By bowling a

The Mumbai Indians: The Mumbai Indians (MI) will host the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 24th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium. Punjab Kings have made a steady start to their campaign with three wins so far, although one of their fixtures against Kolkata Knight Riders ended in a no result due to rain. As they gear up to face the Mumbai Indians, history points to a closely fought contest, with the head-to-head record perfectly balanced at 17 wins each in 34 meetin

Chennai Super Kings: Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad played a pivotal role in Chennai Super Kings recent win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium against Kolkata Knight Riders, using the conditions smartly as the hosts tightened their grip through the middle overs. The young left-arm wrist spinner, who has been working his way back into rhythm after a slow start to the season, delivered a controlled spell that helped CSK choke the oppositions chase on a surface that offered subtle assistance. Speaking a

New Delhi: Englands Test captain Ben Stokes has described himself as fortunate to have avoided more serious consequences after sustaining a facial injury earlier this year, as he continues his recovery with an eye on the upcoming international season. Stokes sustained a broken right cheekbone and several facial injuries in February after being hit by a cricket ball while training with Durhams academy players. He subsequently had surgery and is now close to returning to competitive cricket. Openi

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has lauded Ruturaj Gaikwads tactical acumen in their 32-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, lauding the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skippers smart bowling rotations and usage of Khaleel Ahmed and Anshul Kamboj for dismantling openers Finn Allen and Sunil Narine. Gaikwads decision to withhold spinner Akeal Hosein during the powerplay to counter KKRs strategy of using Sunil Narine as an aggressor paid off when Khaleel dismisse

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan believes Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) big-hitting batter Nicholas Pooran is due for a big performance and backed the left-hander to make a statement in the upcoming IPL 2026 clash against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Pooran has a highest score of 19 in the ongoing IPL season, where LSG are at seventh place in the points table. But the batting-friendly conditions at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will provide a

Downing Centre Local Court: The future of David Warner as captain of Sydney Thunder has reportedly come under scrutiny after the veteran opener was charged with a drink-driving offence in Sydney. Warner, one of Australias most accomplished batters, was stopped in the citys eastern suburbs on Easter Sunday, where he is alleged to have recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.104, more than twice the legal limit. The 39-year-old batter, who stepped away from Test cricket in 2024, was subsequently taken

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta: Former India womens cricket captain Mithali Raj has hailed the progress of the Nari Shakti Vandan initiative, describing it as a vital move toward inclusive growth following a meeting with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in Tirupati. Thank you for your kind words, maam. It was a pleasure interacting with you in Tirupati. The progress around Nari Shakti Vandan is truly encouraging and marks an important step towards deeper representation and inclusive growth in

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has credited a tactical blueprint for his dismissal of Sunil Narine during the sides 32-run over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), revealing that creating doubt in the mind of the KKR opener was central to their execution of plans of removing him cheaply. With KKR sending Narine to open with a quest to get a few big runs in the power-play, CSK backed their pacers to get the better of him. After a couple of boundaries and plenty of

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has voiced concerns about Kolkata Knight Riders decision-making in their loss to Chennai Super Kings, especially during their struggling run chase, indicating that unclear strategies are negatively impacting their campaign. Finch acknowledged that despite the team's attempts to innovate in KKR's batting, the overall execution and tactical decisions were lacking during their Tuesday's game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Certainly wasn't

T20 World Cup: Former India captain Anjum Chopra has declared herself as the newest addition to South Africa batter Kayla Reyneke's fan club, saying the young batting all-rounder has the ability to take women's cricket to greater heights, where everyone sits up and takes notice of the sport. At the same time, she backed India to find the strategy to handle her threat in the upcoming five-game T20I series starting on April 17 in Durban. Kayla has been the talk of the women's cricket ecosystem by

Kolkata Knight Riders: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri made a special appearance at the Mumbai Indians training session at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. His presence added a lively energy to the session, with several MI players keen to interact with the veteran forward. Chhetri, one of Indias most celebrated footballers, spent time with players and support staff, engaging in conversations with Mahela Jayawardene, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, and skipper Hardik Pandya, among others, and sha

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings assistant bowling coach Sridharan Sriram revealed that West Indies spin bowling all-rounder Akeal Hosein guided Afghanistan mystery spinner Noor Ahmad on the precise lengths required to exploit the Chepauk surface, as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs. Noor and Akeal shared four wickets between themselves in their combined eight overs and conceded just 56 runs to leave KKR batting line-up in tatters. Noor in particular picked 3-21 and was the key

Former Chennai Super Kings: Former Chennai Super Kings spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has thrown his weight behind skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, expressing confidence that the opener will soon rediscover his rhythm with the bat in IPL 2026 after leading the side to a second consecutive win on Tuesday against Kolkata Knight Riders. With Gaikwad enduring a lean run this season, Ashwin suggested that recent wins as captain could help ease the pressure and allow him to settle into the tournament. The fact t

Inter Zonal Multi Day Trophy: Former India captain Anjum Chopra said she doesnt see any rationale behind Anushka Sharma's call-up for the upcoming five-game series against South Africa, saying an India cap is worth gold and must not be handed out hastily. Anjum also noted that left-arm spinner Radha Yadav isnt a surprise to her as she has failed to cement her place despite repeated opportunities. Right-handed batter Anushka had a memorable maiden Womens Premier League (WPL) stint this year, amas

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) power-hitter Dewald Brevis expressed satisfaction after returning to action for the five-time champions, who beat Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday at their home ground, and highlighted the importance of regaining rhythm and confidence following his recovery from injury. He also lauded young Ayush Mhatres impact on the sides batting, calling him 'special'. The South African batter, who had been sidelined from the first few games with a

T20 World Cup: While the frenzy around IPL 2026 has caught everyones attention in India, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team quietly kickstarted their preparations in Durban for the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, set to begin on April 17. This series serves as a vital dress rehearsal for India ahead of the tenth edition of the Womens T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in England from June 12 to July 5. Though India has a bilateral series against England before the mega event

Wisden has criticised Indian political interference in global cricket administration, labelling the current situation increasingly Orwellian. The UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, which dates back to 1864, is an annual record of all major cricket worldwide and is regarded as the sport's Bible. In its 163rd annual edition, to be published Thursday, editor Lawrence Booth highlighted what he sees as an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game. The International Cricket Coun

England captain Ben Stokes has dismissed suggestions of a collapse in his relationship with coach Brendon McCullum, although he says the way they work together will look a little bit different this season. Stokes and McCullum, a former New Zealand captain, have been in a close alliance since joining forces in 2022. But there appeared to be a difference in their respective approaches as England slumped to a woeful 4-1 series Ashes loss in Australia. As all-rounder Stokes opted for a more grinding

Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their match against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 22 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Chennai Super Kings at MA Chida

RCB vs LSG Match 23 , Cricket Tips :The defending champion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, have begun the IPL 2026 campaign brilliantly and made a strong statement. They have beaten MI, CSK, and SRH so far and are looking in incredible form. RCB will be facing Lucknow Super Giants in the next game. This contest is slated to be held at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, starting at 7:30 PM IST. Two points at this stage will help RCB move to the top of the standings. LSG have managed two close win

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed relief and growing confidence after Chennai Super Kings continued their winning momentum with a victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday and addressed the concerns around his poor form, stating that hes confident of bouncing back with a big knock but is also happy that other guys are covering up for him. Despite a quiet run with the bat so far, Gaikwad remained optimistic about his form, backing himself to deliver when it matters most. Just mak

Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane admitted that a lack of momentum with the bat continues to hurt Kolkata Knight Riders, even as he praised the bowling unit for keeping the contest alive in their clash against Chennai Super Kings, which they lost by 32 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. Reflecting on the performance, Rahane pointed out that KKRs bowlers had done well to recover after a tough start in the Power-play. No real momentum with the bat. Absolutely. I thought that with t

Chennai Super Kings: A clinical bowling display led by Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj complemented a strong batting performance as Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, here on Tuesday. Defending a competitive 192/5, CSK struck early and maintained control throughout, restricting KKR to 160/7 in 20 overs despite late resistance from Ramandeep Singh and Rovman Powell. KKRs chase began on an experimental note, with Sunil

Indian Premier League: Graeme Smith, the former South Africa captain, thinks that the growth of franchise cricket has significantly changed the global cricket scene. He notes that the Indian Premier League remains the standard for other leagues around the world. Now serving as the SA20 commissioner, Smith has observed the sport's development firsthand, from the classic challenges of Test cricket to the booming commercial industry and worldwide popularity of T20 franchise leagues. Smith reflected

Chennai Super Kings: A blazing start from Sanju Samson and Ayush Mhatre, followed by impactful middle-order contributions, helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) post 192/5 in their 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. Opting to bat first, CSK came out all guns blazing as Samson set the tone with a flurry of boundaries in the opening over. The aggressive intent continued despite an early setbac

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is enduring a difficult phase with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with his prolonged lean run emerging as a growing concern for the five-time champions despite their recent return to winning ways. Gaikwads performance continued to struggle in Tuesdays match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he scored only seven runs before getting out to a mistimed slog-sweep in the third over off Anukul Roy

Chennai Super Kings: Players from Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings honoured former India cricketer C. D. Gopinath by wearing black armbands during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday. This gesture expressed respect after Gopinaths passing last week at the age of 96. Gopinath was the oldest Test cricketer in the country and the second-oldest in the world, after Neil Harvey. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also paid tribute

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Cameron Green admitted the team is still searching for momentum in IPL 2026, even as he remained optimistic about a turnaround ahead of their clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Green, who arrived at KKR with high expectations following a Rs 25.20 crore deal, has endured a modest start with the bat, managing scores of 18, 2, 4 and an unbeaten 32 in four outings. With Cricket Australia advising cauti

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Dewald Brevis expressed his delight at returning to full fitness and rediscovering his rhythm ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. After winning the toss, Kolkata opted to bowl against an unchanged Chennai side in the 22nd match, putting the focus on CSKs batting unit and players like Brevis, who are looking to make an impact after time away

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Young pacer Rasikh Salam Dar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was pleased to contribute to the team and ready to do it more as they host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their next game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The right-arm pacer was among the positives from the previous outing, finishing with figures of 1-23. The side comes into the contest in fine form, having secured a convincing 18-run vict

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the toss and elected to bowl against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 22nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. This matchup is a crucial test for both teams, who are both struggling at the bottom of the standings and desperately need points. CSK approach this home game with renewed confidence after breaking a three-match losing streak with a convincing 23-run victory over Delhi C

The Praful Hinge: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lauded the impact of Sunrisers Hyderabads young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, crediting their combination of speed and variation for strengthening the teams bowling unit and opining that the two pacers combination makes SRHs bowling attack far more complete. SRHs bowling, which had come under scrutiny earlier in the season, found renewed sharpness as the two youngsters played a decisive role in a dominant performance against the in

TATA Indian Premier League: The 2016 champion Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have been dealt a big blow amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as all-rounder Brydon Carse has been ruled out of the whole tournament without playing a single match due to injury. The team has announced Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka as Carse's replacement. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have picked Dilshan Madushanka as a replacement for Brydon Carse for the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 20

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Rising Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sakib Hussain has captured attention not just for his impressive IPL debut, but for a journey defined by hardship, perseverance, and sacrifice, a story that resurfaced after an old video from his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders went viral. Coming from a modest background in Bihars Gopalganj district, Sakibs early days in cricket were shaped by financial constraints, with even basic equipment out of reach. Shoes are very expensive. Proper