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IPL 2026: Gaikwad hails Samson as CSK’s ‘backbone’, credits bowlers for turnaround

IANS | May 6, 2026 12:00 AM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said the team’s revival in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been built on the quiet efficiency of its bowlers, while describing wicketkeeper- batter Sanju Samson as the ‘backbone’ of the batting unit after his match‑winning unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: DC were 10–15 runs short, difference made by set batter, admits Axar

IANS | May 5, 2026 11:50 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel admitted his side was below par in their eight-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Tuesday, conceding that the team was 10–15 runs short with the bat, and on a sticky pitch, they missed the point of difference a set batter could offer.

Ambati Rayudu takes over as Head of Cricket Operations for HCA

IANS | May 5, 2026 11:41 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has been appointed as Head of Cricket Operations for the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), pledging to fight corruption, the allegations of which have plagued the association for many years, as he took charge on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: Samson’s unbeaten 87 helps CSK register eight-wicket win over DC

IANS | May 5, 2026 11:18 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson’s commanding 87 not out off 52 balls steered Chennai Super Kings to a big eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals and jumped to ten points in match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Warwickshire sign Pakistan mystery spinner Usman Tariq for T20 Blast

IANS | May 5, 2026 9:46 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Usman Tariq’s rapid rise in T20 cricket has earned him a new opportunity on the English circuit, with the 28-year-old spinner signing for Warwickshire County Cricket Club for the upcoming Vitality T20 Blast. Tariq will be available to the entire Blast campaign before seamlessly transitioning into The Hundred, where he will feature for Birmingham Phoenix, with both campaigns being played at Edgbaston.

IPL 2026: CSK restrict DC to 155/7 despite late knocks from Rizvi and Stubbs

IANS | May 5, 2026 9:39 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowlers made full use of a sticky Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch to restrict Delhi Capitals (DC) to 155/7, despite late resistance from Tristan Stubbs (38) and impact substitute Sameer Rizvi (40 not out) in Match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday..

Scotland announce balanced 15-man squad for tour of Nepal

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:59 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Scotland have announced an exciting and balanced squad for their upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tour of Nepal, where they will face both the hosts and the United States in a crucial phase of the competition.

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