IPL 2026: 'I feel strong, have gained some confidence,' says Brevis on returning to usual form for CSK

IANS | April 15, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) power-hitter Dewald Brevis expressed satisfaction after returning to action for the five-time champions, who beat Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday at their home ground, and highlighted the importance of regaining rhythm and confidence following his recovery from injury. He also lauded young Ayush Mhatre’s impact on the side’s batting, calling him 'special'.

Dembele's double seals holders PSG's Champions League SF spot

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:33 AM

London, April 15 (IANS) A second-half brace from Ousmane Dembele saw holders Paris Saint-Germain defeat Liverpool 2-0 in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Anfield to complete a dominant 4-0 aggregate victory and reach the Champions League semifinals for the third consecutive season and for sixth time in club history.

IPL 2026: Captain Rahane fined Rs 12 lakh as KKR maintain poor over rate

IANS | April 15, 2026 1:29 AM

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their match against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: A big knock is just around the corner, says Gaikwad on his slump as CSK secure second win

IANS | April 15, 2026 12:45 AM

Chennai, April 15 (IANS) Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed relief and growing confidence after Chennai Super Kings continued their winning momentum with a victory over Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday and addressed the concerns around his poor form, stating that he’s confident of bouncing back with ‘a big knock’ but is also happy that ‘other guys are covering up’ for him.

Sindarov wins 2026 Candidates with round to spare, to challenge Gukesh

IANS | April 14, 2026 11:55 PM

Pegeia (Cyprus), April 14 (IANS) Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov on Tuesday secured the top spot in the 2026 FIDE Candidates tournament with a round to spare, thus qualifying to challenge India's Gukesh Dommaraju in the World Championship Final Match later this year.