IPL 2026: ‘Fell short in terms of execution but we’re still on top of the table,’ says Iyer after PBKS’ loss to GT

IANS | May 4, 2026 12:00 AM

Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer admitted his side ‘fell short’ while executing the plans despite a spirited fight, but stressed that remaining on top of the points table despite back-to-back losses offered perspective after their narrow four-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Sudharsan anchors, Sundar finishes, Holder leads as GT clinch thrilling four-wicket win over PBKS

IANS | May 3, 2026 11:39 PM

Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) Gujarat Titans held their nerve in a tense finish to clinch a four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings, chasing down a 164-run target with just one ball to spare in a pulsating IPL 2026 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane lauds 'bowlers effort' after win over SRH

IANS | May 3, 2026 11:08 PM

Hyderabad, May 3 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane lauded Kolkata Knight Riders’ bowling unit for scripting a remarkable turnaround as they sealed a comprehensive seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, while SRH skipper Pat Cummins admitted his side fell short of a winning total despite a strong start.

Sneh Rana vows to return with 'more bang' after T20 WC omission; shifts focus to iconic Lord’s Test

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:35 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Seasoned off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana has reacted with her characteristic demeanour after being omitted from India’s squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup, saying that she will aim to return with ‘more bang’ and has shifted her immediate focus to giving her best in the historic one-off Test against England at Lord's.

Mindset is the same as before – become World Cup champion again, says Kranti Gaud

Niharika Raina | May 3, 2026 10:32 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India pacer Kranti Gaud has asserted that the national team will head into the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a singular, familiar objective: of becoming champions once again. India are yet to win a Women’s T20 World Cup but go into the mega event, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England, as current ODI World Cup champions.

Madrid Open: Sinner crushes Zverev to script historic fifth straight Masters 1000 title

IANS | May 3, 2026 10:16 PM

Madrid, May 3 (IANS) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding performance to defeat Alexander Zverev and clinch the men’s singles title at the Mutua Madrid Open, creating history with a fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 triumph.

IPL 2026: ‘Upfront we were outstanding in the powerplay,’ says Holder after four-for against PBKS

IANS | May 3, 2026 9:54 PM

Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) After delivering a match-defining spell, Jason Holder credited a collective bowling effort for Gujarat Titans’ control over Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash, emphasising the importance of discipline and execution on a responsive surface.

IPL 2026: Holder’s four-for, Siraj’s early strikes restrict PBKS to 163/9 despite Shedge’s blitz

IANS | May 3, 2026 9:31 PM

Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) Gujarat Titans produced a sharp, disciplined bowling performance to restrict Punjab Kings to 163/9 in 20 overs, riding on a four-wicket haul from Jason Holder and an incisive new-ball burst by Mohammed Siraj, despite a counter-attacking effort from Suryansh Shedge in their IPL 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

IPL 2026: CSK Ramakrishna Ghosh ruled out of season with fracture injury

IANS | May 3, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings faced another injury setback in IPL 2026, as all-rounder Ramakrishna Ghosh will miss the rest of the season due to a fracture in his right foot. This injury occurred during their home match against the Mumbai Indians on May 2, which was also his IPL debut.

‘Closing the close games was very important,’ says GT assistant coach Vijay Dahiya on team’s turnaround

IANS | May 3, 2026 8:12 PM

Ahmedabad, May 3 (IANS) Gujarat Titans’ assistant coach Vijay Dahiya emphasised that the team’s knack for winning close matches has been crucial to their recent success in IPL 2026, highlighting the positive team environment following consecutive victories.

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IPL 2026: ‘Fell short in terms of execution but we’re still on top of the table,’ says Iyer after PBKS’ loss to GT

IPL 2026: Sudharsan anchors, Sundar finishes, Holder leads as GT clinch thrilling four-wicket win over PBKS

IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane lauds 'bowlers effort' after win over SRH

Sneh Rana vows to return with 'more bang' after T20 WC omission; shifts focus to iconic Lord’s Test

Mindset is the same as before – become World Cup champion again, says Kranti Gaud

Madrid Open: Sinner crushes Zverev to script historic fifth straight Masters 1000 title

IPL 2026: ‘Upfront we were outstanding in the powerplay,’ says Holder after four-for against PBKS

IPL 2026: Holder’s four-for, Siraj’s early strikes restrict PBKS to 163/9 despite Shedge’s blitz

IPL 2026: CSK Ramakrishna Ghosh ruled out of season with fracture injury

‘Closing the close games was very important,’ says GT assistant coach Vijay Dahiya on team’s turnaround

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