IPL 2026: Samson's ton, Hosein's four-fer power CSK to 103-run win over MI

IANS | April 23, 2026 11:40 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein starred with a four-wicket haul as the Mumbai Indians (MI) were bowled out for just 104 in 19 overs while chasing 208, handing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) a commanding 103-run victory in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

New Zealand great Suzie Bates to retire after Women's T20 World Cup

IANS | April 23, 2026 11:31 PM

Wellington, April 23 (IANS) New Zealand great Suzie Bates has decided to retire from international cricket after this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup, New Zealand Cricket announced on Thursday. Bates will hang up her boots following this year's T20 World Cup that commences in England and Wales on June 12, where the 38-year-old will get her final chance to add to her current tally of 362 international appearances for her country.

IPL 2026: Samson’s unbeaten ton powers CSK to 207/6 against MI

IANS | April 23, 2026 9:39 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Opener Sanju Samson hammered a brilliant unbeaten century, his second of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) posted 207/6 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

'Every game is a new start for me,' says Gurjapneet on IPL mindset

IANS | April 23, 2026 8:59 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Gurjapneet Singh said he is taking each match as a fresh opportunity to improve, highlighting his learning mindset in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as the team clashes with five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

IPL 2026: Seeing negative comments about Mayank Yadav is horrifying, says Ian Bishop

IANS | April 23, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mayank Yadav’s expensive return to action in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after a year-long injury layoff drew sharp criticism online. But former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop has come out strongly in his defence, calling the negative comments for Yadav ‘horrifying’.

IPL 2026: RCB want to play aggressive cricket with both bat and ball, says Mo Bobat

IANS | April 23, 2026 8:04 PM

Bengaluru, April 23 (IANS) Mo Bobat, the Director of Cricket at Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), said the defending champions are aiming to play an aggressive brand of cricket with both and ball in every phase in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as they gear up to play their final home game at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans on Friday.