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IPL 2026: 'We’re striving for that perfect game,' says Haddin, confident as PBKS eye return to winning ways

IANS | May 5, 2026 8:19 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) are focused on returning to winning ways as they face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Despite two narrow losses recently, the Kings remain at the top of the table with 13 points and are focused on playing their best cricket as the season enters its final weeks.

Scotland announce balanced 15-man squad for tour of Nepal

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:59 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Scotland have announced an exciting and balanced squad for their upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tour of Nepal, where they will face both the hosts and the United States in a crucial phase of the competition.

IPL 2026: Carrying confidence from a successful chase against RR into our home ground is great, says Stubbs

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:46 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Delhi Capitals batter Tristan Stubbs said the team is eager to carry forward the momentum from their record chase of 226 against Rajasthan Royals into their home fixture against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: CSK are pretty close to getting its best playing eleven, says Fleming

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:28 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on Tuesday said the franchise is ‘pretty close’ to settling on its best playing eleven despite injuries to key players, while backing batter Dewald Brevis to make an impact in the latter stages of the tournament.

IPL 2026: Ngidi comes in as DC elect to bat against CSK, Akeal, Gurjapneet included

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) A fit-again Lungi Ngidi has returned for Delhi Capitals as captain Axar Patel won the toss and elected to bat first against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. A win for either of the two teams will brighten their chances of staying alive in the race for the playoffs.

IPL 2026: Mental fatigue, a big reason in Bumrah's struggle this season, says Shastri

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former India captain and coach, Ravi Shastri, has raised serious concerns over the country's top pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s dip in form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, attributing it as much to mental fatigue as physical strain, while urging the Mumbai Indians to manage their premier pacer carefully ahead of a packed international calendar.

'Harry Kane is like fine wine improving with age': Bayern coach Kompany

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:00 PM

Munich, May 5 (IANS) Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany believes that Harry Kane has taken his game to another level since joining the German giants, ahead of their UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Allianz Arena on Thursday.

Premier League: A dream start cut short, says Chelsea's Derry after a scary head injury on debut

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:51 PM

London, May 5 (IANS) Winger Jesse Derry has reassured fans following a concerning on-field collision during his first full Premier League start for Chelsea, which resulted in the teenager being taken to hospital for treatment.

ISL 2025-26: Punjab FC aim for all three points as they face Chennaiyin FC

IANS | May 5, 2026 6:20 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Punjab FC will aim to improve on their goalless draw from the last match and secure all three points as they face Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League (ISL)_2025-26 season at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

'We start the dance': Simons urges bowlers to seize control amid changing T20 dynamics

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) As T20 cricket continues to tilt heavily in favour of batters, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons has called for a mindset shift among bowlers, urging them to reclaim control by dictating terms rather than reacting to the opposition.

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IPL 2026: 'We’re striving for that perfect game,' says Haddin, confident as PBKS eye return to winning ways

Scotland announce balanced 15-man squad for tour of Nepal

IPL 2026: Carrying confidence from a successful chase against RR into our home ground is great, says Stubbs

IPL 2026: CSK are pretty close to getting its best playing eleven, says Fleming

IPL 2026: Ngidi comes in as DC elect to bat against CSK, Akeal, Gurjapneet included

IPL 2026: Mental fatigue, a big reason in Bumrah's struggle this season, says Shastri

'Harry Kane is like fine wine improving with age': Bayern coach Kompany

Premier League: A dream start cut short, says Chelsea's Derry after a scary head injury on debut

ISL 2025-26: Punjab FC aim for all three points as they face Chennaiyin FC

'We start the dance': Simons urges bowlers to seize control amid changing T20 dynamics

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