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Dhoni reality check what the Super Kings faithful dreaded

The bond between the legendary captain of the franchise and the legion of fans goes beyond trophies and silverwares; the supporters are beginning to get a glimpse of life beyond theglovemanthough they would be keen to celebrate a cameo or two from Captain Cool

4 May 2026 12:23 am
Sinner thrashes Zverev in Madrid to claim record fifth successive Masters title

Jannik Sinner underlined his authority on the mens tour by becoming the first man to claim the seasons opening four Masters events

3 May 2026 11:25 pm
Manchester Uniteds Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford

Sir Alex Ferguson fell unwell ahead of Manchester Uniteds Premier League game against Liverpool

3 May 2026 10:04 pm
IPL 2026: Kartik repays the faith of the CSK team management

Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming, too, praised Kartiks knock and felt the break after the first three games had helped him.

3 May 2026 8:28 pm
IPL 2026 | The angle of invention: how Kamboj answered CSKs death-bowler SOS

The medium-pacer has preferred to keep the ball away from the batter, with 51 of his death-over deliveries coming either outside off (34) or wide outside off (17)

3 May 2026 5:40 pm
Mittal family buys 75% stake in Rajasthan Royals for about 15,600 crore; Somani deal falls through

The restructured Rajasthan Royals board will comprise Lakshmi N. Mittal, Aditya Mittal, Vanisha Mittal-Bhatia, Adar Poonawalla and Manoj Badale

3 May 2026 4:56 pm
3 May 2026 3:55 pm
Watch: GT playing at home might have a slight advantage over PBKS

In this analysis, we look at why Gujarat Titans could have a slight edge at home against Punjab Kings.

3 May 2026 2:48 pm
TNEA 2026 process kicks off with release of tentative schedule

The certificate verification process will be held between June 8 and June 20 following which, the rank list will be released on June 29

3 May 2026 12:17 pm
Kimi Antonelli storms to Miami Grand Prix pole as Mercedes rebounds after sprint race stumble

Verstappen earned his best starting spot of the season as Red Bull has seemingly improved with its car upgrades.

3 May 2026 10:36 am
Ojeda gets hat trick, Messi and Inter Miami squander 3-0 lead and fall 4-3 to Orlando City

Inter Miami has four matches left before MLS' seven-week stoppage for the FIFA World Cup begins

3 May 2026 9:43 am
GTs top-order batters always look to play proper cricket: Kapoor

PBKS assistant bowling coach Gonsalves brushes aside any concerns over his team conceding 200-plus totals frequently

3 May 2026 3:12 am
India go down 0-3 to France in the Thomas Cup semifinals, settle for bronze

The absence of Lakshya Sen proved costly as HS Prannoy joined Ayush Shetty and Kidambi Srikanth in defeat, losing 19-21, 16-21 to world No. 17 Toma Junior Popov, as India failed to win a single game in a completely one-sided contest

3 May 2026 3:00 am
All five Indian quartets fail to make it to final round in World Athletics Relays

They will still compete on the second day of the event on Sunday in an additional round for four slots for the 2027 World Athletics Championships

3 May 2026 1:24 am
BFI tweaks assessment framework for selection

The BFI has switched from round robin to knockout format in sparring bouts, to select boxers for important events.

3 May 2026 1:22 am
Ayush outplayed by Christo as India trail France 0-1 in Thomas Cup semifinals

Ayush Shetty struggled to match Christo Popovs tactical control, going down 11-21, 9-21 in 39 minutes

2 May 2026 11:33 pm
Crucial to take wickets early and win thepowerplay:KKR bowling coach Southee

Pathirana trained on Saturday (May 2, 2026), raising hopes of his availability against Sunrisers Hyderabad. However, bowling coach Tim Southee chose to be tentative about his inclusion, given the mandatory overseas pool shuffle that must follow.

2 May 2026 9:13 pm
IPL 2026 KKR vs SRH preview | KKR may need a near flawless display to stop in-form SRH

KKR arrives with renewed momentum. After a difficult start (five defeats, including a 65-run thrashing by SRH, and a washout), the Kolkata team has steadied itself to an extent with back-to-back wins.

2 May 2026 9:08 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Election is not a boxing contest, but a fight between ideologies: Riyas

Responding to UDF candidate P.V. Anvars dare to shave his head if defeated in the election, Minister says even UDF workers will not accept such challenges

2 May 2026 9:06 pm
2 May 2026 8:36 pm
Kerala elections 2026: May 4 is day of reckoning for States Congress factions

For the Jose K. Mani-led Kerala Congress (M), retaining crucial seats such as Pala is of prime importance. With P.J. Joseph stepping away from the electoral fray, Kerala Congress needs a strong showing to reinforce its independent identity within the UDF

2 May 2026 8:24 pm
Indian team has the calibre to lift T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet

The selectors prefer Radha over Sneh for the mega event to be played in England from June 12; rookie Nandani drafted in as a back-up seamer due to Amanjot and Kashvees injuries

2 May 2026 8:23 pm
IPL 2026: SRH assistant coach Franklin hailsNitishsall-roundcontributions

Most teams will probably look at working on PowerPlay bowling and how to be effective against batting thats so destructive at the moment. Were constantly analysing how we can deploy our bowling resources through that phase and how we can try and create half opportunities, James Franklin explained.

2 May 2026 8:16 pm
IPL 2026 | MI elects to bat against CSK

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad made two changes, bringing in Ramakrishna Ghosh for Gurjapneet Singh and Prashant Veer in place of Akeal Hosein

2 May 2026 8:15 pm
Telangana government to clear 6,000 crore retirement benefits in 100 days, promises Revanth Reddy

A committee of officials has been directed to immediately submit its report on the Pay Revision Commission, says Chief Minister, adding decision on PRC implementation would be taken based on the committees recommendations

2 May 2026 7:35 pm
Finance Ministry notifies 100% FDI in insurance sector, amends FEMA Rules

The cap is 20% for Life Insurance Corporation (LIC)

2 May 2026 7:22 pm
IPL 2026: Jamiesons celebration a compliment to Sooryavanshi, says Rathour

Obviously, he was excited, and that is a compliment to Vaibhav, that people are feeling so happy after getting him out, says Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour

2 May 2026 6:53 pm
India select Yastika, uncapped Nandini for women's T20 World Cup; Pratika, Amanjot miss out

Pratika Rawal was excluded and all-rounder Amanjot Kaur missed out on selection owing to injury. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead all the squads with Smriti Mandhana being her deputy.

2 May 2026 6:23 pm
India at Venice Biennale 2026 curtain raiser: Many voices, one resonance

From soil and thread to immersive myth and monumental sculpture, Indias Venice Biennale 2026 presence expands beyond the pavilion into a layered meditation on home and identity

2 May 2026 6:23 pm
Thomas Cup: India to miss Lakshya Sen in semifinal against France due to swollen elbow

With Lakshya unavailable, young Ayush Shetty will play the opening singles against world No. 4 Christo Popov, who had defeated the Indian in their only meeting at the Hylo Open in 2024

2 May 2026 4:32 pm
CSK has a slight edge over Mumbai Indians | The IPL Show

Vidyut reviews Delhi Capitals win over Rajasthan Royals and looks ahead Saturdays big clash between arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.

2 May 2026 3:16 pm
T.N. election: Vijay to emerge as decisive leader; 2026 verdict will be historic, says Sengottaiyan

Addressing reporters at the party office in Karattur near Gobichettipalayam, he described the TVK as one rooted in sacrifice and humanism and committed to grassroots work

2 May 2026 2:56 pm
Alex Zanardi, inspirational auto racing champion-turned-Paralympian, dies at 59

In 2001, both of his legs were severed in a horrific accident; he turned his attention to hand cycling and won multiple Paralympics medals; but in 2020, he was seriously injured again in a handbike accident after crashing into a truck

2 May 2026 2:46 pm
Thomas Cup: We believe that we can go all the way, says Ayush Shetty

The 20-year-old secured a stunning 21-16, 21-17 win over world No. 8 and reigning All England Open Badminton Championships champion Lin Chun-Yi in the second singles to seal the contest

2 May 2026 10:46 am
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals pacer Kyle Jamieson handed demerit point for Suryavanshi send off

Jamieson admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction imposed by the Match Referee, Rajeev Seth

2 May 2026 10:38 am
ACS College of Engineering celebrates Aarohana 2026 in Bengaluru

Chief guest Ragini Dwivedi, actor, interacted with students and shared her thoughts on ambition, determination, dedication and perseverance

2 May 2026 9:43 am
Madrid tennis Open: Jannik Sinner cruises past Fils to reach final, meets Alexander Zverev

Sinner kept alive his bid for a record fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title and he became the fourth player to reach final of all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments

2 May 2026 9:12 am