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Why MS Dhoni changes his bat before slogging sixes, how the curve helps Hardik Pandya hit sixes, and Suryakumar Yadav’s love for wide grains
April 25, 2026 07:30 IST
India's top six-hitters across generations pay close attention to their willow, be it the weight, balance, rebound, the curve and even the toe. At SG and SS, two main bat makers, try to achieve the Perfect 10 willow score for the batting stars
Virat Kohli hails Devdutt Padikkal’s 55 off 27 in RCB’s win over GT: ‘His innings was the clear difference’
April 25, 2026 07:30 IST
While Virat Kohli anchored the chase with his trademark control and acceleration, Devdutt Padikkal’s early burst ensured RCB were never behind the rate.
Shubman Gill reacts to Sai Sudharsan’s 100 off 57 balls against RCB: ‘Hope he gives me more strike’
April 25, 2026 07:15 IST
Gujarat Titans opening batsman Sai Sudharsan creamed his way to a 100 off 57 balls, which went a long way in his side reaching the final score of 205 in 20 overs. The southpaw put on 128 runs for the first wicket with his captain, Shubman Gill, who did not get as much strike as […]
IPL 2026 Points Table Today: RCB vs GT Update Orange & Purple Cap, Runs and Wickets List
April 25, 2026 05:30 IST
IPL 2026 Points Table Update, RCB vs GT Match: Check latest standings after Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans match, orange cap holders list, purple cap holder 2026, most runs and most wickets in IPL 2026.
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal fire RCB to five-wicket win over GT in Chinnaswamy farewell
April 24, 2026 23:52 IST
Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal’s blazing 115-run stand set up RCB’s victory as Sai Sudharsan’s century goes in vain.
Akeal Hosein grew up dodging gunfire in the Caribbean. His dream was to play like Jadeja. Then he replaced him at CSK.
April 24, 2026 21:26 IST
Akeal Hosein spent his childhood in Trinidad's most dangerous streets. Thirteen years ago he wrote Jadeja's name on the internet as a dream. On Thursday he replaced him at CSK
How less flamboyant Sai Sudharsan managed to score his 3rd IPL century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026
April 24, 2026 20:55 IST
Sudharsan slammed 11 boundaries and five sixes on his way to the three digit mark.
Abhishek Sharma and the sightscreen father
April 24, 2026 20:20 IST
Raj Kumar Sharma has watched every match from the stand nearest the sightscreen. His son still looks for him there
‘I don’t understand when Mumbai will axe Hardik as the captain’: Kamran Akmal
April 24, 2026 20:49 IST
Akmal recommended Suryakumar Yadav to take over the captaincy. He also spoke about the dip in performance since Hardik has taken over from Rohit Sharma at the start of the 2024 season
RCB vs GT IPL 2026: With 44-ball 81, Virat Kohli inspires Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 5-wicket win
April 25, 2026 03:46 IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans, RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Updates: The victory over Gujarat helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru move to 2nd in the IPL standings. This was RCB's last game of season at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Sachin Tendulkar turns 53: A look at his 53 greatest records that define the ‘God of Cricket’
April 24, 2026 15:10 IST
Sachin Tendulkar turned 53 on April 24, 2026. From 100 international centuries to 34,357 runs across formats, here are 53 mesmerising records that prove why he remains the greatest batter to have played the game.
Ashwin slams Hardik Pandya for giving Krish Bhagat the death overs against CSK: ‘If you bowled the 2024 T20 World Cup final over…’
April 24, 2026 11:58 IST
Krish Bhagat bowled the 16th and 20th over of the innings, where he conceded a combined 31 runs which helped CSK end their innings on a high.
Jayawardene defends Mumbai Indians using concussion sub for Mitchell Santner
April 24, 2026 11:42 IST
When he picked up the injury, Santner had already bowled his quota of four overs, conceding 44 runs and picking up one wicket. After he walked off the pitch, cameras caught him sitting in the dugout with a sling to support his shoulder.
RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Playing 11 Today Match: Will Royal Challengers Bengaluru make any changes after defeat vs Gujarat Titans
April 24, 2026 18:57 IST
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) IPL 2026 Playing 11 Today Match, Squad, Players List: Although Bengaluru has lost two games this season, they have looked imperious through this campaign and at home, they have found the right formula to pick the side
New Zealand great Suzie Bates to retire after 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup
April 24, 2026 10:24 IST
One of the most decorated cricketers in the world, Bates has led the White Ferns in 151 matches.
Mahela Jayawardene reacts to Hardik Pandya’s poor form in IPL 2026: ‘Not a concern’
April 24, 2026 08:42 IST
The 103-run loss to CSK left MI in eighth place on the points table with two wins in seven matches, and the prospects of making the Playoffs already hanging in the balance.
Akeal Hosein reacts to CSK’s thumping 103-run win over MI: ‘Cricket is played on the day, not on paper’
April 24, 2026 08:31 IST
Barring a 73-run stand for the third wicket between Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, it was a batting meltdown for MI, who capitulated from 84/3 to 104 all out, handing the visitors a thumping win.
IPL 2026: Have CSK found a new spin duo in Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad to take over the mantle from R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja
April 24, 2026 07:53 IST
Playing two overseas spinners is not a popular tactic, but the left-armers proved their mettle against Mumbai Indians with combined figures of 8-1-40-6
IPL 2026 Points Table Today: MI vs CSK Update Orange & Purple Cap, Runs and Wickets List
April 24, 2026 05:30 IST
IPL 2026 Points Table Update, MI vs CSK Match: Check latest standings after Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings match, orange cap holders list, purple cap holder 2026, most runs and most wickets in IPL 2026.
Why the 101 not out against MI is one of Sanju Samson’s finest hundreds
April 24, 2026 04:52 IST
Aggressor, anchor and boy on the burning deck— he had to straddle various roles
CSK’s Sanju Samson slams his second 100 of season, 5th IPL century overall in match vs MI at Wankhede
April 23, 2026 21:23 IST
For the 100 against the MI, Samson took 54 deliveries in an innings studded by 10 fours and 6 sixes as he helped CSK post 207/6.
‘To see negative comments about Mayank Yadav horrifying’: Ian Bishop
April 23, 2026 20:45 IST
The 23-year-old tearaway pacer had endured a series of injuries, starting with a major setback during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, followed by a serious back issue that ruled him out of the remainder of IPL 2025.
Why should your activities not be stopped due to non-compliance, NGT asks six cricket stadiums
April 24, 2026 08:20 IST
Among those served notice, Delhi, Lucknow, Hyderabad and Jaipur grounds that host IPL matches
Why are Chennai Super Kings players wearing black armbands in IPL match vs Mumbai Indians
April 23, 2026 19:54 IST
Chennai Super Kings players were seen sporting black armbands against the Mumbai Indians on Thursday at the Wankhede.
Rohit Sharma ruled out of MI vs CSK IPL 2026 clash
April 23, 2026 19:17 IST
Rohit Sharma has not played since sustaining a hamstring injury against RCB on April 12.
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