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IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings win toss, elect to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad

IANS | April 18, 2026 7:25 PM

Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday. Dilshan Madushanka has come in place of Harsh Dubey in SRH, while Matthew Short replaced Akeal Hosein in CSK.

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni clicks photos with groundmen ahead of SRH clash

IANS | April 18, 2026 7:14 PM

Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran MS Dhoni once again won hearts off the field with a touching gesture, as he was seen interacting and clicking pictures with the ground staff at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday.

IPL standard is closest to what one will get in international cricket, says GT pacer Luke Wood

Niharika Raina | April 18, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Gujarat Titans’ left-arm fast bowler Luke Wood said the standard in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is closest to what one gets while playing international cricket, adding that featuring in the tournament was an aim he was chasing since childhood and ranked it just behind the honour of representing England.

Kadur takes advantage in APRC Round 2 and INRC opener at Madras International Circuit

IANS | April 18, 2026 6:35 PM

Chennai, April 18 (IANS) Karna Kadur and co-driver Kumar Ramaswamy (Arka Motorsports) delivered a memorable performance, opening a 22-second lead over the legendary Gaurav Gill (Srikanth GM) from Delhi to win the 49th South India Rally at Madras. This was at the end of Leg-1 on Saturday at the Madras International Circuit.

IPL 2026: Pat Cummins reaches Hyderabad ahead of SRH's clash with CSK

IANS | April 18, 2026 6:16 PM

Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have received a big boost ahead of their upcoming match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium as their designated captain Pat Cummins has arrived in the city.

IPL 2026: ‘Pay them money, ask them not to return’ -- Kris Srikkanth’s brutal verdict on Chahar, Shardul’s performances

IANS | April 18, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth launched a scathing critique of the Mumbai Indians’ bowling unit following their recent defeat to Punjab Kings, questioning both selection decisions and the team’s overall strategy to play both Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur in the playing XI.

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 175/8 despite Salt’s explosive 63

IANS | April 18, 2026 5:48 PM

Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) A disciplined death-overs bowling masterclass by Delhi Capitals ensured Royal Challengers Bengaluru were restricted to a competitive but seemingly under-par 175/8 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

UTT Season 7: Holders U Mumba TT retain title-winning coaching duo, national coach Sourav Chakraborty set for debut

IANS | April 18, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Reigning champions U Mumba TT will return with their title-winning coaching combination of Jay Modak and John Murphy, while national team coach Sourav Chakraborty will be among four new coaches making their Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) debut, as all seven teams confirmed their coaching lineups for Season 7, set to take place in Goa in July 2026.

IPL 2026: 'I do see Sanju captaining CSK at some stage', says Ashwin

IANS | April 18, 2026 5:11 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Sanju Samson could one day take over the captaincy of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), while stressing that the wicketkeeper-batter should carve his own identity rather than follow in anyone’s footsteps.

Golf: Udayan Mane ends title drought with dominant seven-shot win in IGPL South Africa

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:53 PM

Johannesburg, April 18 (IANS) Top professional Udayan Mane produced a commanding performance to clinch the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) Invitational South Africa title, cruising to a seven-shot victory over Gaganjeet Bhullar at the famed Royal Johannesburg West on Saturday.

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IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings win toss, elect to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni clicks photos with groundmen ahead of SRH clash

IPL standard is closest to what one will get in international cricket, says GT pacer Luke Wood

Kadur takes advantage in APRC Round 2 and INRC opener at Madras International Circuit

IPL 2026: Pat Cummins reaches Hyderabad ahead of SRH's clash with CSK

IPL 2026: ‘Pay them money, ask them not to return’ -- Kris Srikkanth’s brutal verdict on Chahar, Shardul’s performances

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 175/8 despite Salt’s explosive 63

UTT Season 7: Holders U Mumba TT retain title-winning coaching duo, national coach Sourav Chakraborty set for debut

IPL 2026: 'I do see Sanju captaining CSK at some stage', says Ashwin

Golf: Udayan Mane ends title drought with dominant seven-shot win in IGPL South Africa

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