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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.

First batch of Indian shooters head to Cairo for next World Cup

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A first batch of 58 Indian shooters and support staff headed to Cairo on Saturday to take part in the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun, scheduled in the Egyptian capital from April 19 to 27. The Cairo Junior World Cup will kickstart the ISSF junior circuit, which has three events lined up for Shotgun shooters and two for Rifle and Pistol shooters, this calendar year.

Gill is technically so good that you will never see him fall short of runs: Piyush Chawla

IANS | April 18, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Former India spinner Piyush Chawla credited Shubman Gill’s composed knock for tilting Gujarat Titans’ clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders decisively, while also pointing out the AJinkya Rahane-led team’s failure to capitalise at the death as the turning point in the game.

IPL 2026: RCB atmosphere relaxed but intensity high with Kohli around, says Venkatesh Iyer

IANS | April 18, 2026 3:59 PM

Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer said the side’s dressing room remains relaxed yet intense due to the presence of Virat Kohli and players clear about their roles as they look to extend their good run in IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IPL 2026: We have to turn up really well as RCB are playing really well, says Kuldeep

IANS | April 18, 2026 3:55 PM

Bengaluru, April 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav acknowledged the challenge of facing an in-form defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and said his team must raise its game in Saturday’s IPL 2026 clash at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

CSK must play MS Dhoni, it will give them an extra edge against SRH: Aditya Tare

IANS | April 18, 2026 3:28 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Former Mumbai cricketer Aditya Tare stressed the importance of MS Dhoni in Chennai Super Kings’ setup ahead of their key fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday, stating that the former CSK captain’s experience in a relatively young side, especially in high-pressure encounters, will be crucial.

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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

First batch of Indian shooters head to Cairo for next World Cup

Gill is technically so good that you will never see him fall short of runs: Piyush Chawla

IPL 2026: RCB atmosphere relaxed but intensity high with Kohli around, says Venkatesh Iyer

IPL 2026: We have to turn up really well as RCB are playing really well, says Kuldeep

CSK must play MS Dhoni, it will give them an extra edge against SRH: Aditya Tare

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