Hyderabad, April 18 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have received a big boost ahead of their upcoming match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium as their designated captain Pat Cummins has arrived in the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
