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'Smriti always scores truckload of runs against us, it'd be nice to keep her quiet: SA allrounder Dercksen

Niharika Raina | April 16, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Annerie Dercksen speaks with an ease that belies the steeliness in the South African seam-bowling allrounder. In the last few years, Annerie has gone from a fresh face to a regular figure, including winning the ICC Emerging Player of the Year award in 2024 and being a vital figure in the Proteas run to the T20 World Cup final.

Squash: Joshna, Chotrani advance in Hamburg Open

IANS | April 16, 2026 12:11 PM

Hamburg, April 16 (IANS) Joshna Chinappa and Veer Chotrani advanced in the Hamburg Open squash, while compatriots Velavan Senthilkumar and Tanvi Khanna bowed out in the opening round.

IPL 2026: RCB stick to their guns, play to their strengths, says Finch

IANS | April 16, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s success this IPL season is rooted in their commitment to an aggressive batting philosophy and backing their team to play to their strengths, even in comfortable situations, following their clinical win over the Lucknow Super Giants.

IPL 2026: Pat Cummins clears fitness test, eyes April 25 return

IANS | April 16, 2026 11:27 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have received a big boost amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as their designated captain, Pat Cummins, has cleared the fitness test and is expected to join the squad in a couple of days.

Whenever you see Patidar walk in, he comes with a lot of intent: Rayudu

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former Indioa batter Ambati Rayudu lauded Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s fearless batting approach following their comprehensive performance against Lucknow Super Giants and reserved high praise for skipper Rajat Patidar’s ‘intent’ while walking into the field to bat.

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