IPL 2026: Rashid leads GT in Gill’s absence, Kushagra earns debut as RR opt to bat

IANS | April 4, 2026 7:31 PM

Ahmedabad, April 4 (IANS) Rashid Khan will be leading the Gujarat Titans in the absence of regular skipper Shubman Gill, who has been rested owing to a muscle spasm, as the Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat in the ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

IPL 2026: Sameer Rizvi’s 90 helps DC register a six-wicket win over MI

IANS | April 4, 2026 7:18 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) For the second game running, Sameer Rizvi walked in and changed the complexion of a chase - this time by smashing a 90 off 51 balls to guide Delhi Capitals to a comfortable six-wicket win over Mumbai Indians and record their second straight win of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.

Kieran Trippier to part ways with Newcastle United after four years

IANS | April 4, 2026 6:47 PM

Newcastle, April 4 (IANS) English Football Club Newcastle United has announced the exit of their prime defender Kieran Trippier, when his contract expires this summer. Kieran joined the club from Atlético Madrid in January 2022 and has made an immense contribution on and off the pitch in four-and-a-half years at St. James' Park.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch RCB vs CSK, know all details

IANS | April 4, 2026 6:35 PM

Bengaluru, April 4 (IANS) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will aim to build on a strong start to their title defence when they face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the second game of Sunday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) double-header at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Payal Nag stuns Sheetal Devi to win all-Indian final at World Archery Para Series

IANS | April 4, 2026 6:17 PM

Bangkok, April 4 (IANS) India’s rising para-archer Payal Nag, a quadruple amputee, delivered a sensational performance at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok on Saturday, defeating reigning world champion Sheetal Devi, the world’s first female limbless archer, 139-136 to clinch the women’s compound open individual gold in her first senior international appearance.

IPL 2026: Thought we managed to get a decent score on the board on a slow wicket, says Rohit Sharma

IANS | April 4, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) veteran opener Rohit Sharma felt his side putting up 162/6 against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi was a decent score despite the sluggish nature of the surface. On a two-paced pitch, MI managed to get past the 160-run mark, with Rohit making 35 after skipper Suryakumar Yadav made 51.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch SRH vs LSG, know all details

IANS | April 4, 2026 5:09 PM

Hyderabad, April 4 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will return to familiar surroundings as they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in the opening fixture of the double-header on Sunday at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.