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IPL 2026: ‘Watching the ball and playing our shots has worked for us,' says Kishan on SRH approach

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:51 PM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan believes keeping batting simple and reacting to the ball rather than overthinking situations has been the key to his side’s approach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as they clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

ISL 2025-26: Relegated Mohammedan Sporting to play for pride against NorthEast United

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:41 PM

Guwahati, May 18 (IANS) Relegation confirmed, Mohammedan Sporting Club will play for pride when they take on NorthEast United FC, who will aim to end their campaign on a positive note, in their final game of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: Akeal Hosein back as CSK opt to bat against unchanged SRH

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:22 PM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and elected to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 63 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday. CSK have made one change to their playing XI as Akeal Hosein is back, while MS Dhoni is still missing the match due to injury.

IPL 2026: ‘League will continue as scheduled’, says Dhumal as he dismisses reports of closed-door playoffs

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has dismissed speculation surrounding the possibility of the playoffs of the 2026 edition being held behind closed doors or rescheduled due to concerns linked to fuel usage and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Svitolina leads WTA rankings surge after Italian Open triumph

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Elina Svitolina capped a remarkable fortnight for Ukrainian tennis by capturing the Italian Open title in Rome, completing a sweep of the 2026 clay-court WTA 1000 events for her country after Marta Kostyuk lifted the Madrid crown earlier this month.

Former England captain and rugby union player Mike Smith dies aged 92

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:38 PM

London, May 18 (IANS) Former England Test captain Mike Smith, widely known by his initials MJK, has died at the age of 92, the Warwickshire County Cricket Club said on Monday.

‘Kohli delivers through performances, not reels’: IPL chief Arun Dhumal urges cricketers to stay focused

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:27 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has urged cricketers to prioritise their on-field performances over social media activity during tournaments, saying players should remain focused on cricket instead of spending time making reels and behind-the-scenes content.

Real Madrid confirm captain Dani Carvajal's exit after 23-year association

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:54 PM

Madrid, May 18 (IANS) Real Madrid have officially announced that club captain Dani Carvajal will leave the Spanish giants at the end of the current season, bringing an end to a remarkable 23-year association with the club.

IPL 2026: Abishek Porel embodies fearless new generation of batters, says KL Rahul

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper‑batter KL Rahul has hailed Abishek Porel as a shining example of the fearless new generation of Indian batters, adding that he’s been impressed by his ability to hit sixes and access all parts of the ground without any fear of the situation in a game.

IPL 2026: Hazlewood and Bhuvi's success down to sticking to basics, says KL Rahul

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper‑batter KL Rahul has lauded the consistency of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in T20s, saying their success lies in doing the simple things right under pressure. The duo have been central to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) becoming the first team to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs.

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IPL 2026: ‘Watching the ball and playing our shots has worked for us,' says Kishan on SRH approach

ISL 2025-26: Relegated Mohammedan Sporting to play for pride against NorthEast United

IPL 2026: Akeal Hosein back as CSK opt to bat against unchanged SRH

IPL 2026: ‘League will continue as scheduled’, says Dhumal as he dismisses reports of closed-door playoffs

Svitolina leads WTA rankings surge after Italian Open triumph

Former England captain and rugby union player Mike Smith dies aged 92

‘Kohli delivers through performances, not reels’: IPL chief Arun Dhumal urges cricketers to stay focused

Real Madrid confirm captain Dani Carvajal's exit after 23-year association

IPL 2026: Abishek Porel embodies fearless new generation of batters, says KL Rahul

IPL 2026: Hazlewood and Bhuvi's success down to sticking to basics, says KL Rahul

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