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Fielders must back bowlers who are under the pump due to batters attacking hard in IPL, says Rhodes

Niharika Raina | April 30, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Jonty Rhodes, the former South Africa fielding stalwart who is now the co-owner of the Rotterdam franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), said the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has created a relentless batting environment that leaves bowlers under the pump and that only exceptional fielding can offer them any relief.

Scott Parker leaves Burnley after Premier League relegation

IANS | April 30, 2026 3:48 PM

Burnley, April 30 (IANS) Scott Parker has left his position as head coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

This is, by definition, a wilful act: MCC clarifies ‘Obstructing the Field’ rule after Raghuvanshi’s controversial dismissal

IANS | April 30, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has issued a clarification on the ‘Obstructing the Field’ law following the controversial dismissal of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi during the team’s recent IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants.

‘Creating impact in 7-8 balls is a special skill’: Bangar praises Salil Arora’s ‘standout quality’

IANS | April 30, 2026 3:19 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar praised Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster Salil Arora for his ability to make an immediate impact, while also pointing out the key areas where the Mumbai Indians need improvement following their defeat in the ongoing IPL 2026.

‘Required rate not getting out of control was the real beauty of SRH's chase’: Chawla

IANS | April 30, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Former India spinner Piyush Chawla credited Sunrisers Hyderabad batters for executing a near-perfect run chase against Mumbai Indians, highlighting that at no point their asking run rate spiralled out of control.

India men drawn to face Taipei in Thomas Cup QF

IANS | April 30, 2026 3:01 PM

Horsens, April 30 (IANS) Indian men’s team has been drawn to face Chinese Taipei in the quarterfinal of the BWF Thomas Cup Finals after the knockout draw was made here on Thursday.

Men's team edge past Slovakia as India maintain perfect start to World Team Table Tennis C'ships

IANS | April 30, 2026 2:29 PM

London, April 30 (IANS) Indian men staged a spirited comeback to edge past Slovakia 3–2 in a gripping Group 7 encounter at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships here. With the win, India climbed to the top of the Group 7 standings and strengthened their position ahead of their next tie against Guatemala.

IPL 2026: RR skipper Parag fined 25 cent match fee, handed demerit point for vaping inside dressing room

IANS | April 30, 2026 2:08 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag has been fined 25 percent of his match fee and handed a demerit point after being caught using a vape inside the dressing room during the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh.

‘We’re all again going to be singing 'Bumrah, Bumrah'; let's cut him a little slack’: Pollard

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:53 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) Mumbai Indians’ batting coach Kieron Pollard has thrown his support behind pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, urging critics to show patience despite the pacer’s modest returns in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season.

IPL 2026: MI don’t know which way to go; they’ve faltered scoring first & chasing, says Aakash Chopra

IANS | April 30, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the Mumbai Indians are grappling with an identity crisis in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, having struggled to find consistency both while setting targets and chasing them.

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Fielders must back bowlers who are under the pump due to batters attacking hard in IPL, says Rhodes

Scott Parker leaves Burnley after Premier League relegation

This is, by definition, a wilful act: MCC clarifies ‘Obstructing the Field’ rule after Raghuvanshi’s controversial dismissal

‘Creating impact in 7-8 balls is a special skill’: Bangar praises Salil Arora’s ‘standout quality’

‘Required rate not getting out of control was the real beauty of SRH's chase’: Chawla

India men drawn to face Taipei in Thomas Cup QF

Men's team edge past Slovakia as India maintain perfect start to World Team Table Tennis C'ships

IPL 2026: RR skipper Parag fined 25 cent match fee, handed demerit point for vaping inside dressing room

‘We’re all again going to be singing 'Bumrah, Bumrah'; let's cut him a little slack’: Pollard

IPL 2026: MI don’t know which way to go; they’ve faltered scoring first & chasing, says Aakash Chopra

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