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FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium: As the Indian womens hockey team is geared up for four-match Argentina tour, chief coach Sjoerd Marijne said that the team will use this tour to as opportunity to play with different combinations against the world No. 2 side. Over the next week, India will contest against Argentina on April 13, 14, 16, and 17 with all the matches to be held at the Club Ciudad de Buenos Aires. The tour will serve as the ideal preparation for the Indian team ahead of a crucial period

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson described his match-winning century against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 18th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as very special, saying it was driven by a desire to repay the faith shown in him by the franchise after their record-breaking trade ahead of the season. I've scored a few hundreds in this format, but this one feels a bit special. Scoring it in Chepauk, in front of th

Chennai Super Kings: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were fuelled by a desperation to snap a three-game losing streak and were desperate to win their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals, according to the sides bowling consultant Eric Simons. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Sanju Samsons unbeaten 115 and Jamie Overtons 4-18 helped CSK beat DC by 23 runs and get their first win of the ongoing competition. The victory also meant CSK got their first win in Chepauk after losing six suc

Chennai Super Kings: Former India captain Anil Kumble has hailed Sanju Samsons unbeaten 115 against Delhi Capitals as a masterclass in technical discipline, specifically pointing to the batsman's commitment to playing straight and not with a horizontal bat as the foundation of his success. Samson notched up the first hundred of the IPL 2026 season after a lean run in his first three games for Chennai Super Kings, and played a key role in the side winning by 23 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has heaped praise on 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying that the teenager has the potential to become Indias youngest-ever international debutant. However, he clarified that he is not advocating for an immediate call-up, even as he termed the youngster a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for selectors. Sooryavanshi, who made headlines by becoming the youngest player ever signed in an IPL auction last year, was once again at his exp

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan believes that while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) carry momentum into their high-stakes IPL 2026 clash with Mumbai Indians (MI), the latter holds a marginal edge in terms of individual personnel. Both sides are respectively coming off a mauling at the hands of the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. RCB are travelling now. When they played their first two games at home, they won comfortably, but the moment th

Chennai Super Kings: Venugopal Rao, the Director of Cricket at Delhi Capitals, admitted that a middle-order collapse in the face of some superb bowling from Chennai Super Kings led to team's a 23-run defeat in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chasing a target of 213, DC lost momentum after a flurry of wickets, and were bowled out for 189. I think after seeing this second innings batting, there was a bit of that feeling (that CSK posted an above-par total). Two overs, 24 in the

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Gaikwad has been fined 12 lakhs for maintaining a slow over-rate in his team's first win of the season after three consecutive losses. As this was his teams first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPLs Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Gaikwad was fin

When Lucknow Super Giants: When Lucknow Super Giants needed 54 runs off 24 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, most of them had written off their chances of winning the match. But in a restaurant in Udaipur, Rajasthans batting coach Nikhil Doru hadnt given up. Having dinner with his friends, who dont belong to the cricketing ecosystem, they quipped the match was out of LSGs reach. But Doru was watching it differently and told them a certain Mukul Choudhary would win the game

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Nitish Rana has been penalised for Code of Conduct breach during the IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Rana has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and has also accumulated 1 demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL's Code of Conduct for Players, the IPL said in a statement. However, Rana admitted to the offence and accepted the match referee's sanction, it added. Rana was found to have breached art

MI vs RCB Match 20 , Cricket Tips :Mumbai Indians have found it hard in the last couple of games, and their strong batting unit hasn't performed as expected. They need a good performance to bounce back, because their next challenge will be even bigger. MI are scheduled to face the defending champion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This contest will be held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai at 7:30 PM IST. Unlike MI, RCB have started the tournament with two wins. But they suffered an unexpected defe

LSG vs GT Match 19 , Cricket Tips :Lucknow Super Giants have now registered two good wins. With four points, they are in the middle of the points table. LSG will lock horns with Gujarat Titans on Sunday. This is an afternoon game, which will begin at 3:30 PM IST at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Rishabh Pant and co. will be keen to tick all the boxes and record another win on the board. That can put them into the top four. GT had a good last game, which they won by one run against Delhi Capitals.

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samsons scintillating unbeaten 115and Jamie Overtons clinical 4-18 powered Chennai Super Kings to a commanding 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals and got their first win of the IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Samson, the hero of Indias 2026 Mens T20 World Cup triumph, lit up Chepauk with the first century of the ongoing season, smashing 115 off just 56 balls, laced with 15 fours and four sixes at a strike-rate of 205.36, as CSK posted a massive 212/

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin has took a brief break from his intense election campaign to watch an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai earlier in the day amid a highly intense campaign for the upcoming April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The match, held on Saturday, saw the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing against the Delhi Capitals (DC). Chief Minister Stalin shared on Saturday on social med

Chennai Super Kings: Seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton headlined a dominant bowling performance by picking 4-18 as Chennai Super Kings secured a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals to get their first win of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Overtons clinical spell - the best figures of the ongoing season so far - stifled DCs chase after their openers, Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul, had blazed past the 50-run mark in just the fourth over. The momentum shifted decis

New International Cricket Stadium: Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh credited his teams mental strength for handling the pressure of a high-scoring game as they remained unbeaten in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with a comfortable victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. Punjab Kings (PBKS) maintained their perfect start to the season with a thrilling six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). After winning the toss and electin

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson admitted that even a brief lean patch can trigger significant self-doubt, but credited a ack to basics approach for him making an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Samson, the hero in Indias 2026 Mens T20 World Cup win, began IPL 2026 with a string of low scores after being traded to CSK last year. But

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer set the tone for ending the 19-year trophy drought after guiding his side to a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. This is the year we are eyeing the trophy. It's going to take a lot of effort, Iyer said after being named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 69. Chasing a challenging total of 22

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Punjab Kings (PBKS) assistant coach Brad Haddin said the team is yet to play its best cricket despite registering a convincing six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday. Yeah, I think the pleasing thing at the moment is that we probably haven't played our best game. We haven't put everything together. We're getting the resul

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson struck a sparkling unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, the first century of this season, while Ayush Mhatre slammed 59 off 36 deliveries as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) posted 212/2 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Samson, the hero of Indias triumph in the Mens T20 World Cup 2026, lit up Chepauk with his scintillating stroke-play, particularly through the off-side,

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Ishan Kishan admitted his side fell short in execution despite posting a competitive total, after suffering a six-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday. Chasing a challenging target of 220, Punjab Kings rode on strong starts from Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh, followed by a composed un

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Tristan Stubbs is hopeful that the side can rediscover its winning rhythm and move past their recent stumble against the Gujarat Titans (GT) to regain momentum in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 when they take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai on Saturday. DC suffered an agonising one-run loss to GT at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and are seeking to get back to winning ways against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chid

Senior Chennai Super Kings: Senior Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Shivam Dube believes the side has gained enough momentum from their recent outings to turn the corner and secure a victory in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. Five-time champions CSK have been pushed on the back foot early in the season due to three consecutive defeats to Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Atten

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Captain Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten at 69 while Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh scored quick half-centuries as Punjab Kings (PBKS) chased down the target of 220 runs in just 18.5 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 17th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Saturday. With this win, PBKS remain unbeaten this season. They now have seven points from four matches, with one g

Pacer Auqib Nabi Dar: Pacer Auqib Nabi Dar, the leading wicket-taker in the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy win for Jammu and Kashmir, has been handed his IPL debut cap as Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. DC arrive on the back of an agonising one-run defeat to the Gujarat Titans, while CSK come with three consecutive defeats behind them. CSK have drafted in Dewald Brevis, who w

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Afghanistan's newly-appointed head coach Richard Pybus arrived in the capital city on Saturday to take charge of a month-long skill development camp aimed at preparing for the series against India, to be played in June. Pybus, who has taken over the top job from Jonathan Trott, was received by Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) CEO Naseeb Khan on his arrival in Kabul. During their meeting, the CEO outlined the ACBs strategic goals and shared high exp

The Indian Premier League: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to produce a new wave of fearless young cricketers who are rapidly transforming into global stars, the tournaments founder Lalit Modi has reflected on the leagues original vision, stating that the tournament helps not just in identifying talent, but also forces the talent to declare itself by accelerating onto the world stage. He said the IPL was conceived as a system that would force emerging talent to prove itself under pr

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Abhishek Sharma smashed 74 runs off just 28 balls as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) posted a massive total of 219 runs in 20 overs while losing six wickets against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 17th match of IPL 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Sunday. Batting first after losing the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a flying start. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head looked in great touch and attacked the bowlers from th

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Super Giants will host 2022 champion Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 19th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpaaye Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday. LSG didnt have the best start to their IPL 2026 campaign, but theyve quickly turned things around with back-to-back impressive performances. The team has shown great composure in pressure situations, pulling off thrilling last-ball wins while chasing. In the

Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium: Indias T20I captain and batting ace Suryakumar Yadav had some thoughtful words for former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 15 years with the franchise, as he wished the veteran opener a long association with the team while also congratulating him on the achievement. It's a fantastic achievement, 15 years playing for one franchise. Also, I remember, before entering this dressing room, I made my debut in first-class cricket when you were around, in 2010-

New International Cricket Stadium: The Punjab Kings (PBKS) players wore black armbands during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the New International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday, as a mark of respect for those affected by the tragic boat accident in Vrindavan. The franchise stood in solidarity with the grieving families and the community during this difficult time. Standing in solidarity with the families affected by the tragic incident in Vrindavan, the franchise said in a s

Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday announced the 15-member squad for the first two matches of the three-match ODI series to be played against New Zealand. The new selection committee, led by Habibul Bashar, has not made any changes to the 15-man team, which recently won a historic ODI series against Pakistan by 2-1 last month. According to the schedule, the opening two matches will be played at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka on April 17 and 20, while the third O

Feroz Shah Kotla: Mumbai Indians stalwart Rohit Sharma on Friday marked a remarkable 15 years with the franchise, a journey that has seen him evolve from a promising batsman into the most successful captain in IPL history. As the celebrations continued, seamer Shardul Thakur offered heartfelt words for Rohit in front of the players and support staff in the dressing room, highlighting the other side of his leadership. Well, everyone has spoken about his cricketing part, but just off the field thi

Saba Karim: Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Saba Karim highlighted the emergence of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who set the pace with an explosive 78-run innings, continuing his impressive performance at the top of the order. Karim stated that the 15-year-olds era has just begun. Currently, the world is abuzz about Sooryavanshi's ability to face some of the finest fast bowlers without hesitation, helping Rajasthan Royals (RR) achieve fiery starts in the IPL 2026 powerplay. On Friday, bowlers like Bh

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. PBKS have not made any changes to their team, while Sunrisers Hyderabad has dropped Liam Livingston and Jaydev Unadkat. Praful Hinge is making his debut for the team, and Salil Arora is back in the playing XI. Shreyas Iyers Punjab Kings have enjoyed a strong start to the

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Dhruv Jurels masterful innings on Friday highlighted why he is emerging as one of the most dangerous young batters in T20 cricket and former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes that the RR wicketkeeper batter hitting all parts of the ground proved that a batter like him can be contained in very few areas in a format like T20s. The 25-year-old scored an unbeaten 81 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leaving bowlers struggling to find a weakness. Jurels composure,

Feroz Shah Kotla: Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard congratulated teams former skipper Rohit Sharma on completing 15 years with the franchise and delivered a heartfelt speech in the dressing room, admiring Rohit for his commitment and inspiring the youngsters. Rohit started his IPL journey with Deccan Chargers from 2008 to 10 before moving to MI in 2011, a transfer strongly supported by Sachin Tendulkar, who was the captain then. Rohit made his MI debut on April 10, 2011, against Delhi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Dinesh Karthik lauded his teams character and fighting spirit despite a six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their third match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Barsapara Stadium on Friday It's important to understand that in a tournament like IPL, it's a marathon; you're not going to win every game. But if the team keeps showing character, keeps fighting, that's all that's important, Karthik said in a

Indian Premier League: The Rivalry Week of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 promises a high-voltage sequence of fixtures, with some of the season's most anticipated matchups lined up. On that note, several former Indian cricketers have shared their insights into what fans can expect at this crucial juncture of the tournament. Sanjay Bangar highlighted the emergence of young talent as a key storyline. Rivalry Week comes at a crucial juncture in the tournament, where teams will begin to assess

The 2026 edition of theIPL is heating up, with teams gradually settling on their best XIs and gaining a better understanding of their home conditions as the tournament progresses. Two weeks in, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, and Delhi Capitals look the most settled in terms of balance, squad depth, and players delivering consistently. Now, with Rivalry Week on JioStar around the corner, some of the most celebrated teams are set to lock horns in iconic contests that

Feroz Shah Kotla: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya congratulated the teams former skipper Rohit Sharma on completing 15 years with the franchise and delivered a heartfelt speech in the dressing room, expressing his gratitude to the veteran and thanking him for inspiring several MI players. Rohit started his IPL journey with Deccan Chargers from 2008 to 10 before moving to MI in 2011, a transfer strongly supported by Sachin Tendulkar, who was the captain then. Rohit made his MI debut on April

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes that wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel deserves greater recognition after the youngster produced a composed, match-winning knock to guide Rajasthan Royals to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Friday. Chasing a challenging 202, Rajasthan rode on a blistering start from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 78 off just 26 balls, before Jurel anchored the innings with an

After Rajasthan Royals: After Rajasthan Royals registered their fourth win on the trot in the IPL 2026 with a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi shared his thoughts on the team atmosphere, the key differences in the side this year, and fearless prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshis form. Bishnoi claimed the prized wicket of Virat Kohli deceiving with a googly and then went on to remove Krunal Pandy as his second wicket. He ended hos spell with 2-32 and continie

Indian Premier League: Marking 15 years with the Mumbai Indians at the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit Sharma expressed heartfelt gratitude to teammates, support staff and the franchise management, crediting the team environment for shaping his leadership journey. Rohit acknowledged the collective effort behind the teams success and the personal milestones he achieved during his long stint. Thank you so much for making it so special. Thanks Polly (Kieron Pollard), Hardik (Pandya), Surya (Sury

Royal Challenegers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli had a special message for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the latters breathtaking knock against Royal Challenegers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday night. Virat signed Vaibhav's cap post match writing, Dear Vaibhav, well done. The moment came after Sooryavanshi delivered an incredible performance, scoring 78 runs off just 26 balls to lead Rajasthan Royals to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In their chase of 203 r

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi credited his disciplined approach and focus on basics after a match-winning performance, saying he looks to play the ball and not the bowler even against top names, while emphasising guidance from his father and mentors to stay grounded and committed to the long journey ahead. Sooryavanshi led a powerful attack to kick off Rajasthan Royals chase, easily dismantling Royal Challengers Bengalurus bowling with bold shots as hosts continue to be on to

Riyan Parag admitted Rajasthan Royals were not at their best at the venue in previous seasons, but praised his sides clinical all-round display after their win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while adding that despite a strong effort, they still felt they conceded 20 runs above par. Keeping previous years in mind, we were not up to the mark (at this venue but todav was verv clinical. The way we bowled, the way we started, we would have taken 200 but still felt 20 above par (because of the wick

CSK vs DC Match 18 , Cricket Tips : It has been a tough start to the IPL 2026 for the most successful IPL team, Chennai Super Kings. They have lost three games on the trot and are at the bottom of the points table. A couple more defeats can hurt them big, and they might face an early exit. Hence, it is important for CSK to get some wins. They will face Delhi Capitals in the upcoming game on Saturday at Chepauk Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST. DC have two wins and one defeat so far. They lost th

Royal Challenges Bengaluru: The cricketing world didnt wait for the match to endsocial media exploded mid-innings as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals launched a jaw-dropping assault on the Royal Challenges Bengaluru bowlers in Match 16 of IPL 2026 in Guwahati on Friday. Former India opener Virender Sehwag summed up the mood perfectly, writing: Not many can provide this kind of excitement at this age there is a method to his madness, fearlessness and sky is the limit. Veteran

PBKS vs SRH Match 17 , Cricket Tips : After the first 16 games of the IPL 2026, only two teams are undefeated in the tournament. Punjab Kings are one of them, who are currently sitting on the second spot on the table. PBKS will now take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming contest on Saturday. This match will be held at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur at 3:30 PM IST. Another win here will help PBKS to move to the top of the ladder. Meanwhile, SRH have only one win