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Mukul Choudhary came out of nowhere to stun Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on an IPL 2026 thriller on Thursday (Apr 9) on the last ball. The batter hit 27-ball 54 not out, including 52 off last 19 balls, hitting seven sixes in his sparkling innings. The 21-year-old was playing just his third IPL match but took the stage as a duck to water, feeling no pressure at all. In the post-match press conference, Mukul revealed how we was able to play such a fearless innings at the biggest of stage and the answer was most basic thing of all time - practice.<h2>Mukul reveals how he managed to play sensational innings for LSG vs KKR</h2>"My body is a little powerful, and that has come to me naturally," he said of his six-hitting ability at the post-match press conference. "I also practise hitting 100-150 sixes every day, so the bat speed develops if you keep doing it. I have been practicing a lot for the last five to six months, so it has come into my game," he added.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-used-to-finishing-off-games-lsg-coach-langer-compares-mukul-to-tim-david-and-andre-russell-1775796407229">LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell</a>Among the seven sixes Mukul hit, one was a helicopter shot right out of MS Dhoni's playbook. Mukul, who takes inspiration from Dhoni, said: "I have practised that shot (helicopter six) since childhood," Choudhary said while referring to six hit off Vaibhav Arora in the 17th over. "I always liked that, and the way Dhoni finished [an innings]. He used to hit a six even off a yorker. If you even hit that kind of a delivery for six, the bowler thinks about doing something different."<h2>Mukul Choudhary IPL price</h2>The batter from Rajasthan made an impact in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) - domestic T20 tournament - as she scored 173 runs at an average of 57.66 and a strike rate of 198.85. In the tournament, he also hit 62 not out off 26 balls against Delhi in one of the innings, which prompted IPL teams to bid for him in the auction held in December 2025 right after SMAT. Despite being an uncapped player, LSG shelled out INR 2.6 crore for Mukul and he repaid the trust shown in him with a win which could eventually be the difference between exiting the tournament or advancing to playoffs.

The 21-year-old was playing just his third IPL match but took the stage as a duck to water, feeling no pressure at all. In the post-match press conference, Mukul revealed how we was able to play such a fearless innings at the biggest of stage and the answer was - practice.

Mukul Choudhary came out of nowhere to stun Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on an IPL 2026 thriller on Thursday (Apr 9) on the last ball. The batter hit 27-ball 54 not out, including 52 off last 19 balls, hitting seven sixes in his sparkling innings. The 21-year-old was playing just his third IPL match but took the stage as a duck to water, feeling no pressure at all. In the post-match press conference, Mukul revealed how we was able to play such a fearless innings at the biggest of stage and the answer was most basic thing of all time - practice. Mukul reveals how he managed to play sensational innings for LSG vs KKR "My body is a little powerful, and that has come to me naturally," he said of his six-hitting ability at the post-match press conference. "I also practise hitting 100-150 sixes every day, so the bat speed develops if you keep doing it. I have been practicing a lot for the last five to six months, so it has come into my game," he added. Also Read - LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell Among the seven sixes Mukul hit, one was a helicopter shot right out of MS Dhoni's playbook. Mukul, who takes inspiration from Dhoni, said: "I have practised that shot (helicopter six) since childhood," Choudhary said while referring to six hit off Vaibhav Arora in the 17th over. "I always liked that, and the way Dhoni finished [an innings]. He used to hit a six even off a yorker. If you even hit that kind of a delivery for six, the bowler thinks about doing something different." Mukul Choudhary IPL price The batter from Rajasthan made an impact in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) - domestic T20 tournament - as she scored 173 runs at an average of 57.66 and a strike rate of 198.85. In the tournament, he also hit 62 not out off 26 balls against Delhi in one of the innings, which prompted IPL teams to bid for him in the auction held in December 2025 right after SMAT. Despite being an uncapped player, LSG shelled out INR 2.6 crore for Mukul and he repaid the trust shown in him with a win which could eventually be the difference between exiting the tournament or advancing to playoffs.

The 21-year-old was playing just his third IPL match but took the stage as a duck to water, feeling no pressure at all. In the post-match press conference, Mukul revealed how we was able to play such a fearless innings at the biggest of stage and the answer was - practice.

IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were done and dusted in the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) when youngster Mukul Choudhary, playing only his third IPL match, changed the outcome. The batter was 2 off 8 balls when he decided to take matters seriously and went on to score 52 off next 19 balls to take his team home in the last-ball thriller by three wickets. LSG chased down 182-run target only because of him and coach Justin Langer was nothing but ecstatic about the batter. Langer even went on to compare Choudhary to Tim David and Andre Russell, calling the match-winning knock a "massive moment" in batter's career.<h2>Langer almost compares Mukul Choudhary to Tim David and Andre Russell</h2>"The thing about him is there's very few players like the Tim Davids, the Andre Russells - and I'm not even going to say it, I'm not even going to compare it - but that's how he's lived his career," Langer said after the game. "And he's got used to finishing off games like that, so he has to think about it, and he's only 22 (21) years old."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-gujarat-titans-captain-shubman-gill-fined-inr-12-lakh-for-slow-over-rate-in-thriller-vs-delhi-capitals-1775735757327">IPL 2026: Shubman Gill fined INR 12 lakh for slow over-rate in thriller vs Delhi</a>"We've been doing drills every day with him, and then it came out in practice today, so he's got a very curious mind, he wants to get better, and like I say, after you work hard at something and you take it out to the middle… We've seen plenty of that for the last four weeks or so since he's been with us."<h2>How Mukul changed script for LSG</h2>LSG were going decently in the chase when things unraveled quickly and LSG came down to 128/7 from 73/2 despite Badoni's 34-ball 54. Youngster Choudhary took the charge then, he smashed 11 runs 17th over (Vaibhav Arora), 13 runs in 18th over (Kartik Tyagi), 16 runs in 19th over (Cam Green), and 13 of 14 runs needed in the last over by Vaibhav Arora to take his team home.

The batter was 2 off 8 balls when he decided to take matters seriously and went on to score 52 off next 19 balls to take his team home in the last-ball thriller by three wickets. LSG chased down 182-run target only because of him and coach Justin Langer was nothing but ecstatic about him.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were done and dusted in the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) when youngster Mukul Choudhary, playing only his third IPL match, changed the outcome. The batter was 2 off 8 balls when he decided to take matters seriously and went on to score 52 off next 19 balls to take his team home in the last-ball thriller by three wickets. LSG chased down 182-run target only because of him and coach Justin Langer was nothing but ecstatic about the batter. Langer even went on to compare Choudhary to Tim David and Andre Russell, calling the match-winning knock a "massive moment" in batter's career. Langer almost compares Mukul Choudhary to Tim David and Andre Russell "The thing about him is there's very few players like the Tim Davids, the Andre Russells - and I'm not even going to say it, I'm not even going to compare it - but that's how he's lived his career," Langer said after the game. "And he's got used to finishing off games like that, so he has to think about it, and he's only 22 (21) years old." Also Read - IPL 2026: Shubman Gill fined INR 12 lakh for slow over-rate in thriller vs Delhi "We've been doing drills every day with him, and then it came out in practice today, so he's got a very curious mind, he wants to get better, and like I say, after you work hard at something and you take it out to the middle… We've seen plenty of that for the last four weeks or so since he's been with us." How Mukul changed script for LSG LSG were going decently in the chase when things unraveled quickly and LSG came down to 128/7 from 73/2 despite Badoni's 34-ball 54. Youngster Choudhary took the charge then, he smashed 11 runs 17th over (Vaibhav Arora), 13 runs in 18th over (Kartik Tyagi), 16 runs in 19th over (Cam Green), and 13 of 14 runs needed in the last over by Vaibhav Arora to take his team home.

The batter was 2 off 8 balls when he decided to take matters seriously and went on to score 52 off next 19 balls to take his team home in the last-ball thriller by three wickets. LSG chased down 182-run target only because of him and coach Justin Langer was nothing but ecstatic about him.

IPL 2026 | 'Used to finishing off games': LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 9) by three wickets. LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands while chasing 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball. The win took LSG on the fifth spot on the points table with four points from two wins and one loss in three matches played. KKR, meanwhile, slumped to ninth position with just one point from four matches which include three losses and one no-result.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-he-was-feeling-it-ex-protea-steyn-explains-why-dc-s-miller-denied-costly-single-vs-gt-1775715328665">IPL 2026 | Ex-Protea Steyn explains why DC's Miller denied costly single vs GT</a><h2>Mukul Choudhary - New IPL star</h2>LSG started the chase decently, added 40-odd runs for the opening wicket before Vaibhav Arora made two breakthroughs in the fifth over of the innings, sending back both LSG openers Aiden Markram (22) and Mitchell Marsh (15). The things were still looking okay with skipper Rishabh Pant (10) and Ayush Badoni adding 33 runs for the third wicket before Cam Green, bowling first over in the tournament, sent back the LSG skipper in the ninth over. Things unraveled quickly form thereon for LSG as they became 73/2 to 128/7 despite Badoni's 34-ball 54.Youngster Choudhary took the charge then, he smashed 11 runs 17th over (Vaibhav Arora), 13 runs in 18th over (Kartik Tyagi), 16 runs in 19th over (Cam Green), and 13 of 14 runs needed in the last over by Vaibhav Arora to take his team home.<h2>KKR skipper Rahane acknowledges sensational batting</h2>After the loss, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane also acknowledged that LSG has nothing to lose and it was about swinging every ball out of the park but Mukul played great shots. "Tough one to take. Really proud of the boys, the way we played. Mukul's knock was defining. The way he played his shots…in games like this, you do not want to pinpoint too many things. Execution here and there can happen, but credit to Mukul and that partnership. Those (slower balls into the pitch) deliveries did work," he said.

LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands in a chase of 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball. 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 9) by three wickets. LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands while chasing 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball. The win took LSG on the fifth spot on the points table with four points from two wins and one loss in three matches played. KKR, meanwhile, slumped to ninth position with just one point from four matches which include three losses and one no-result. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Ex-Protea Steyn explains why DC's Miller denied costly single vs GT Mukul Choudhary - New IPL star LSG started the chase decently, added 40-odd runs for the opening wicket before Vaibhav Arora made two breakthroughs in the fifth over of the innings, sending back both LSG openers Aiden Markram (22) and Mitchell Marsh (15). The things were still looking okay with skipper Rishabh Pant (10) and Ayush Badoni adding 33 runs for the third wicket before Cam Green, bowling first over in the tournament, sent back the LSG skipper in the ninth over. Things unraveled quickly form thereon for LSG as they became 73/2 to 128/7 despite Badoni's 34-ball 54. Youngster Choudhary took the charge then, he smashed 11 runs 17th over (Vaibhav Arora), 13 runs in 18th over (Kartik Tyagi), 16 runs in 19th over (Cam Green), and 13 of 14 runs needed in the last over by Vaibhav Arora to take his team home. KKR skipper Rahane acknowledges sensational batting After the loss, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane also acknowledged that LSG has nothing to lose and it was about swinging every ball out of the park but Mukul played great shots. "Tough one to take. Really proud of the boys, the way we played. Mukul's knock was defining. The way he played his shots…in games like this, you do not want to pinpoint too many things. Execution here and there can happen, but credit to Mukul and that partnership. Those (slower balls into the pitch) deliveries did work," he said.

LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands in a chase of 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball.&nbsp;

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It was an evening to remember for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and their rising star Mukul Choudhary as he helped his side clinch an epic Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise.<h2>Mukul Choudhary opens up on cricketing journey</h2>“My journey actually started even before I was born. My father had a dream that one day his son would play cricket. But back then, our family's condition wasn’t strong, so I couldn’t start early. I began playing at around 12-13 years of age. There weren’t many academies at that time,” Mukul said while speaking in the post-match.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“This was just my second match under lights. There is pressure. But I think that god has given me this opportunity, so I just believe in my ability. This is a chance to become something big or make a name for yourself. So I focus on the opportunity, not the pressure. (On what was the plan when Shami got out?) My plan was simple - I wanted to stay till the end. I trust myself that if I remain not out till the last, I can win the game,” Mukul added.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181-4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs despite Ayush Badoni's fluent 54 when Mukul, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting.The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory.

Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul Choudhary stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise.

It was an evening to remember for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and their rising star Mukul Choudhary as he helped his side clinch an epic Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise. Mukul Choudhary opens up on cricketing journey “My journey actually started even before I was born. My father had a dream that one day his son would play cricket. But back then, our family's condition wasn’t strong, so I couldn’t start early. I began playing at around 12-13 years of age. There weren’t many academies at that time,” Mukul said while speaking in the post-match. “This was just my second match under lights. There is pressure. But I think that god has given me this opportunity, so I just believe in my ability. This is a chance to become something big or make a name for yourself. So I focus on the opportunity, not the pressure. (On what was the plan when Shami got out?) My plan was simple - I wanted to stay till the end. I trust myself that if I remain not out till the last, I can win the game,” Mukul added. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in the match? Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181-4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs despite Ayush Badoni's fluent 54 when Mukul, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting. The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory.

Needing 54 runs to win in four overs, Mukul Choudhary stood up to the occasion, helping LSG register a last-ball win. After the match, the batter was quick to address his journey and what laid the foundation for his rise.

IPL 2026: LSG's Mukul Choudhary reflects on cricketing journey, says 'it was only my second match under the lights'

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have finally received word on their overseas buy, Wanindu Hasaranga, who has now been ruled out of the ongoing IPL 2026. Hasaranga suffered a left hamstring injury during Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup opener against Ireland and has missed all action since. LSG’s director of cricket, Tom Moody, revealed midway through the away KKR tie, which the visitors famously won on the last ball, that Hasaranga is unlikely to link up with the team this season, as they now seek a replacement. "We are preparing for the fact that he isn't going to be able to join us," Moody said. “We are looking at replacements that should be announced in 24-48 hours.”&nbsp;Per earlier reports, Hasaranga decided against taking mandatory fitness tests under SLC’s observation, which is compulsory for a player to obtain the NOC from the cricket board. After LSG bought him for a base price of INR 2 crore, Hasaranga failed to show up for the franchise after picking up a hamstring injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-lsg-unsung-hero-mukul-choudhary-floors-kkr-in-last-ball-thriller-as-barren-run-continues-for-hosts-1775756984730">IPL 2026: LSG unsung hero Mukul Choudhary floors KKR in last-ball thriller as barren run continues for hosts</a> &nbsp;While the former world number one T20I bowler represented the Rajasthan Royals (RR) last season, he played for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from 2021 to 2023.&nbsp;<h3>Who will replace Hasaranga?</h3>Tom Moody revealed that LSG will seek his replacement at the earliest, with South African spin-bowling all-rounder George Linde emerging as the top contender. While his last appearance was during the bilateral T20I series against New Zealand, where he returned with only one wicket in the four matches, Linde has quite an experience plying his trade in several franchise-based T20 leagues worldwide. &nbsp;Linde has been part of SA20, The Hundred, Major League Cricket, and even the PSL in the past 12 months, picking 218 wickets in 250 T20 matches at an economy of 7.42.&nbsp;

LSG bought Wanindu Hasaranga at the base price of INR 2 crore at last year's auction, but failed to avail his services due to an injury. The IPL franchise will announce Hasaranga's replacement within a maximum of two days. 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have finally received word on their overseas buy, Wanindu Hasaranga, who has now been ruled out of the ongoing IPL 2026. Hasaranga suffered a left hamstring injury during Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup opener against Ireland and has missed all action since. LSG’s director of cricket, Tom Moody, revealed midway through the away KKR tie, which the visitors famously won on the last ball, that Hasaranga is unlikely to link up with the team this season, as they now seek a replacement. "We are preparing for the fact that he isn't going to be able to join us," Moody said. “We are looking at replacements that should be announced in 24-48 hours.” Per earlier reports, Hasaranga decided against taking mandatory fitness tests under SLC’s observation, which is compulsory for a player to obtain the NOC from the cricket board. After LSG bought him for a base price of INR 2 crore, Hasaranga failed to show up for the franchise after picking up a hamstring injury. Also read | IPL 2026: LSG unsung hero Mukul Choudhary floors KKR in last-ball thriller as barren run continues for hosts While the former world number one T20I bowler represented the Rajasthan Royals (RR) last season, he played for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) from 2021 to 2023. Who will replace Hasaranga? Tom Moody revealed that LSG will seek his replacement at the earliest, with South African spin-bowling all-rounder George Linde emerging as the top contender. While his last appearance was during the bilateral T20I series against New Zealand, where he returned with only one wicket in the four matches, Linde has quite an experience plying his trade in several franchise-based T20 leagues worldwide. Linde has been part of SA20, The Hundred, Major League Cricket, and even the PSL in the past 12 months, picking 218 wickets in 250 T20 matches at an economy of 7.42.

LSG bought Wanindu Hasaranga at the base price of INR 2 crore at last year's auction, but failed to avail his services due to an injury. The IPL franchise will announce Hasaranga's replacement within a maximum of two days.&nbsp;

Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out of IPL 2026; LSG to name replacement in 24-48 hours

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had an unsung hero to thank on Thursday (April 9) as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller. The defeat for KKR also means they remain winless in the IPL 2026 and have only one point to their name.<h2>LSG heist win from KKR</h2>Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181/4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs when Choudhary, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting. The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory.&nbsp;Kolkata had recovered from a mid-innings slump after being put in, Rowman Powell providing the impetus with an unbeaten 39 during a 70-run alliance for the fifth wicket with Cameron Green. Lucknow began brightly through Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, who put on 41. But once Vaibhav Arora dismissed both openers in the space of six deliveries in the fifth over, Kolkata applied relentless pressure.&nbsp;Arora was tasked with defending 14 in the final over, but Choudhary and Avesh Khan scrambled the winning bye with one needed off the last ball.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in KKR innings?</h2>Kolkata lost Kiwi opener Finn Allen in the second over of the contest, caught at third man off Prince Yadav, and were shackled in the first four overs by Mohammed Shami's accuracy and swing, but once skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi spent a little time in the middle, they began to find their range.&nbsp;The floodgates opened in the sixth over when Raghuvanshi smacked Avesh for two fours and a six, and with Rahane opening his shoulders, runs came at a decent clip. The second-wicket pair had added 84 when Lucknow broke through with leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi having Rahane smartly caught at mid-wicket by Shami. That sparked a mini-collapse with the home side losing three for 12 in 19 balls, including Raghuvanshi for a fluent 45.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Lucknow surged back into contention by conceding just 17 runs from overs 11 through 15, requiring Powell and Green to first steady the ship and then deliver the acceleration. Green, the most expensive buy at the December auction in Abu Dhabi at Rs 25.2 crore ($2.8 million), shrugged off a sluggish start with a flurry of late boundaries on his way to an unbeaten 32. Powell was more enterprising, smashing four fours and two sixes, but both were trumped by Choudhary.

Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller. 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) had an unsung hero to thank on Thursday (April 9) as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller. The defeat for KKR also means they remain winless in the IPL 2026 and have only one point to their name. LSG heist win from KKR Chasing Kolkata’s competitive 181/4 at Eden Gardens, Lucknow were in all sorts of trouble at 128-7 after 16 overs when Choudhary, playing only his third IPL match, altered the script with a spectacular display of power hitting. The powerful right-hander blasted a bouquet of sixes in the last four overs to score 52 off his last 19 balls and leave the home team still searching for their first victory. Kolkata had recovered from a mid-innings slump after being put in, Rowman Powell providing the impetus with an unbeaten 39 during a 70-run alliance for the fifth wicket with Cameron Green. Lucknow began brightly through Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, who put on 41. But once Vaibhav Arora dismissed both openers in the space of six deliveries in the fifth over, Kolkata applied relentless pressure. Arora was tasked with defending 14 in the final over, but Choudhary and Avesh Khan scrambled the winning bye with one needed off the last ball. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in KKR innings? Kolkata lost Kiwi opener Finn Allen in the second over of the contest, caught at third man off Prince Yadav, and were shackled in the first four overs by Mohammed Shami's accuracy and swing, but once skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi spent a little time in the middle, they began to find their range. The floodgates opened in the sixth over when Raghuvanshi smacked Avesh for two fours and a six, and with Rahane opening his shoulders, runs came at a decent clip. The second-wicket pair had added 84 when Lucknow broke through with leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi having Rahane smartly caught at mid-wicket by Shami. That sparked a mini-collapse with the home side losing three for 12 in 19 balls, including Raghuvanshi for a fluent 45. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Lucknow surged back into contention by conceding just 17 runs from overs 11 through 15, requiring Powell and Green to first steady the ship and then deliver the acceleration. Green, the most expensive buy at the December auction in Abu Dhabi at Rs 25.2 crore ($2.8 million), shrugged off a sluggish start with a flurry of late boundaries on his way to an unbeaten 32. Powell was more enterprising, smashing four fours and two sixes, but both were trumped by Choudhary.

Playing at the iconic Eden Gardens, it was Mukul Choudhary who was the hero of the hour with an unbeaten 54 runs as he helped LSG beat KKR by three wickets in a last-over thriller.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: LSG unsung hero Mukul Choudhary floors KKR in last-ball thriller as barren run continues for hosts

Make way for Laura Cardoso, who, on Thursday (Apr 9), became the first-ever cricketer, male or female, to pick a nine-wicket haul in a T20I game. The Brazilian all-rounder registered astonishing figures of nine wickets for just four runs in three overs, which included two maidens, against Lesotho during the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament in Botswana.&nbsp;The right-arm medium pacer broke the record for the best T20I figures, previously held by Bhutan’s male left-arm spinner, Sonam Yeshey, who picked up 8 for 7 against Myanmar last year. Amongst the women’s division, the record for the best individual T20I tally belonged to Indonesian off-spinner Rohmalia Rohmalia, who returned with seven wickets without conceding a single run against Mongolia in April 2024.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-afg-2026-rashid-khan-likely-to-miss-one-off-test-to-manage-workload-ipl-dc-vs-gt-last-ball-thriller-1775732633267">IND vs AFG 2026: Rashid Khan likely to miss one-off Test to manage workload</a> &nbsp;Cardoso’s record-shattering figures also saw Brazil register their third biggest win in the T20Is. Defending 203, Brazil dismissed Lesotho on just 13, winning by a massive 189-run margin. &nbsp;Cardoso, who walked in at number four, scored just four runs off two balls before unleashing her bowling prowess in the second half. The rookie seamer bowled the second over and collected her first T20I hat-trick on the last three balls. In her second over, she went a step ahead and picked up four wickets in the space of five balls to completely drown Lesotho. She then ended her spell in her third straight over, picking up two more wickets to register a first-ever nine-wicket haul by any cricketer in this format. &nbsp;Although she was in touching distance of becoming the first-ever cricketer to pick all 10 wickets in a T20I innings, as destiny had it, her teammate, Marianne Artur, bowling the seventh over, her first in the game, picked the pending 10th wicket to wrap up Lesotho on just 13; more importantly, denying Cardoso a history-making feat.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Lesotho’s 13 is the seventh-lowest team total in women’s T20Is.&nbsp;

A new world record! Brazil’s Laura Cardoso has made history as the first cricketer ever to claim a nine-wicket haul in a T20I. From a stunning hat-trick to figures of 9/4 against Lesotho, read how the 21-year-old shattered all-time records and led Brazil to a massive 189-run victory.

Make way for Laura Cardoso, who, on Thursday (Apr 9), became the first-ever cricketer, male or female, to pick a nine-wicket haul in a T20I game. The Brazilian all-rounder registered astonishing figures of nine wickets for just four runs in three overs, which included two maidens, against Lesotho during the Kalahari Women’s T20I Tournament in Botswana. The right-arm medium pacer broke the record for the best T20I figures, previously held by Bhutan’s male left-arm spinner, Sonam Yeshey, who picked up 8 for 7 against Myanmar last year. Amongst the women’s division, the record for the best individual T20I tally belonged to Indonesian off-spinner Rohmalia Rohmalia, who returned with seven wickets without conceding a single run against Mongolia in April 2024. Also read | IND vs AFG 2026: Rashid Khan likely to miss one-off Test to manage workload Cardoso’s record-shattering figures also saw Brazil register their third biggest win in the T20Is. Defending 203, Brazil dismissed Lesotho on just 13, winning by a massive 189-run margin. Cardoso, who walked in at number four, scored just four runs off two balls before unleashing her bowling prowess in the second half. The rookie seamer bowled the second over and collected her first T20I hat-trick on the last three balls. In her second over, she went a step ahead and picked up four wickets in the space of five balls to completely drown Lesotho. She then ended her spell in her third straight over, picking up two more wickets to register a first-ever nine-wicket haul by any cricketer in this format. Although she was in touching distance of becoming the first-ever cricketer to pick all 10 wickets in a T20I innings, as destiny had it, her teammate, Marianne Artur, bowling the seventh over, her first in the game, picked the pending 10th wicket to wrap up Lesotho on just 13; more importantly, denying Cardoso a history-making feat. Meanwhile, Lesotho’s 13 is the seventh-lowest team total in women’s T20Is.

A new world record! Brazil’s Laura Cardoso has made history as the first cricketer ever to claim a nine-wicket haul in a T20I. From a stunning hat-trick to figures of 9/4 against Lesotho, read how the 21-year-old shattered all-time records and led Brazil to a massive 189-run victory.

Brazil’s Laura Cardoso becomes first-ever cricketer to take 9 wickets in a T20I

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine here is a list of five players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history. The honourable list also features the likes of Kieron Pollard, Axar Patel and Dwayne Bravo who have dominated in the IPL in the past.

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine here is a list of five players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history. The honourable list also features the likes of Kieron Pollard, Axar Patel and Dwayne Bravo who have dominated in the IPL in the past.

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine, 5 players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history

It has been a mixed start to the season for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as they have lost one and won one in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) so far. With plenty of work to be done, the team has been dependent on some of the best players in the country while also keeping an eye on the rising stars. One such name is Naman Tiwari, who made headlines after he was bought in the IPL 2026 auctions for a whopping INR 1 crore by LSG.<h2>Who is Naman Tiwari?</h2>A member of the 2024 U19 Indian squad, which lost the final to Australia, Naman has been in and around the junior circuit for a while. He played a key role in India reaching the U19 World Cup final in South Africa. His performances did not go unnoticed and was quickly snapped up by Rajasthan Royals and later by LSG as net bowlers.While speaking on the JioStar show, ‘Dream On’, Naman opened up on his cricketing journey and how it began after struggles.&nbsp;Question: When you were 12, your father's health got very bad. How much did that affect you? And what change did it bring to your mindset?I am from a middle-class family. At that point, as I told you, I wasn't that serious about cricket, or leather cricket. But seeing the situation at home, I realised what I am doing. Like, there should be an aim in my life. And there should be a purpose. In studies, I was average, and I was playing just like that. So, time was just passing for fun. But then such incidents happened, such situations occurred, where I realized that, brother, now, I should do something and be a bit serious about life.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Question: At 16, in 2021, you bowled at 135 speeds. How did life change from there? What was the reaction of you and the people around you?&nbsp;Red Bull Speedster is a thing they conduct in every city, every state. So there, I was 16 and I bowled 135. So that was a very breaking point. From there, I was picked as a net bowler in RR's nets. From there, what real cricket is, those whom I used to watch on TV, I am sharing nets with them and talking. So that was quite helpful for me till now.&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Question: Next year, RR picked you as a net bowler. Big name Trent Boult was there. You consider him an idol, too. What was the feeling?As soon as Trent Boult got to know that I like him a lot, I idolize him. So, he gave me the name Mini Trent Boult there. Mini Trent Boult, we used to share nets together. We used to talk a lot. So that was a good bonding between Trent Boult and me. For a 17-year-old boy, if you are sharing an experience with Trent Boult and joking around, it's really meant for it.

A member of the 2024 U19 Indian squad, which lost the final to Australia, Naman Tiwari has been in and around the junior circuit for a while. He played a key role in India reaching the U19 World Cup final in South Africa.

It has been a mixed start to the season for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as they have lost one and won one in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) so far. With plenty of work to be done, the team has been dependent on some of the best players in the country while also keeping an eye on the rising stars. One such name is Naman Tiwari, who made headlines after he was bought in the IPL 2026 auctions for a whopping INR 1 crore by LSG. Who is Naman Tiwari? A member of the 2024 U19 Indian squad, which lost the final to Australia, Naman has been in and around the junior circuit for a while. He played a key role in India reaching the U19 World Cup final in South Africa. His performances did not go unnoticed and was quickly snapped up by Rajasthan Royals and later by LSG as net bowlers. While speaking on the JioStar show, ‘Dream On’, Naman opened up on his cricketing journey and how it began after struggles. Question: When you were 12, your father's health got very bad. How much did that affect you? And what change did it bring to your mindset? I am from a middle-class family. At that point, as I told you, I wasn't that serious about cricket, or leather cricket. But seeing the situation at home, I realised what I am doing. Like, there should be an aim in my life. And there should be a purpose. In studies, I was average, and I was playing just like that. So, time was just passing for fun. But then such incidents happened, such situations occurred, where I realized that, brother, now, I should do something and be a bit serious about life. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Question: At 16, in 2021, you bowled at 135 speeds. How did life change from there? What was the reaction of you and the people around you? Red Bull Speedster is a thing they conduct in every city, every state. So there, I was 16 and I bowled 135. So that was a very breaking point. From there, I was picked as a net bowler in RR's nets. From there, what real cricket is, those whom I used to watch on TV, I am sharing nets with them and talking. So that was quite helpful for me till now. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Question: Next year, RR picked you as a net bowler. Big name Trent Boult was there. You consider him an idol, too. What was the feeling? As soon as Trent Boult got to know that I like him a lot, I idolize him. So, he gave me the name Mini Trent Boult there. Mini Trent Boult, we used to share nets together. We used to talk a lot. So that was a good bonding between Trent Boult and me. For a 17-year-old boy, if you are sharing an experience with Trent Boult and joking around, it's really meant for it.

A member of the 2024 U19 Indian squad, which lost the final to Australia, Naman Tiwari has been in and around the junior circuit for a while. He played a key role in India reaching the U19 World Cup final in South Africa.

IPL 2026: LSG rising star Naman Tiwari opens up on cricketing journey, says 'I idolise Trent Boult'

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin cannot believe what happened on the last delivery during the Delhi Capitals’ recently concluded home game against the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. With Delhi needing two from two balls with three wickets remaining and their batter-in-form David Miller at the crease, there was no way they could have messed it; however, they did, losing the game by just one run. While most Delhi fans were deeply upset with the loss, their former star Ashwin was also fuming, saying it was bonkers to lose from that position.&nbsp;Miller was the centre of that whole episode, having denied (Kuldeep Yadav) a single off the penultimate delivery earlier, leaving Delhi with two to win from the last ball. Given the form he was in, which saw him smacking three sixes and four in the last two overs, including a massive 106m off Prasidh Krishna in the final one, Miller was confident about connecting and winning the match for his team. But that did not happen, as he missed the slower bouncer, with Jos Buttler behind the stumps, throwing it straight onto the wickets, resulting in Kuldeep Yadav’s run out.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-gujarat-titans-captain-shubman-gill-fined-inr-12-lakh-for-slow-over-rate-in-thriller-vs-delhi-capitals-1775735757327">IPL 2026: Gujarat captain Shubman Gill fined INR 12 lakh for slow over-rate in thriller vs Delhi</a> &nbsp;Rather surprised with the turn of events, Ravi Ashwin, while speaking on his YouTube channel, said, "I am thinking what could have happened to Kuldeep and David Miller. If I were Kuldeep, I would have pushed him to the other end. I can't understand. I can't fathom it. It is just beyond me. It is bonkers.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Because if you want 4 runs or 6 runs, it was right. You need 2 runs. And what are the odds? You can take 1 run. Kuldeep will at least get into the bat. Or if he doesn't, you can run away. Even if Kuldeep gets bowled, in a 210-game, if you reach the Super Over, you have done well. I am not able to wrap my head around it," Ashwin added.<h3>Mistakes can happen, but what was that? Ashwin asks</h3>While Ashwin maintained his stance that anyone can make mistakes under pressure, he couldn’t fathom the logic behind Miller’s decision to refuse a single on the penultimate delivery, which, at best, could have tied the game even if Kuldeep failed to score a run on the last delivery.&nbsp; &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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"Mistakes can happen with anyone. Everybody can make a mistake. No doubt about it. I am sure David Miller is feeling absolutely gutted at this point in time. But I am not able to wrap my head around the thinking. What was the thinking? I don't know, man. Delhi has such a strong team. We talked about it. But still, I told you that Delhi might find a way to kick themselves out of the tournament. If you lose like this, you are doing two things," Ashwin said. &nbsp;"One, you have shaken the confidence of your team. And second, if a team like the Gujarat Titans lost today, they will come back from the tournament thinking about how they will reach from here. They will think. There will be a catch-22. But you let them come back from the tournament. But you gave them a lifeline while you're still stuck at 4 points," he concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, with two wins and a loss, Delhi Capitals sit in fourth place, while Gujarat Titans are languishing in the bottom half of the points table following their maiden win this season.

Ravichandran Ashwin slams David Miller’s “unfathomable” decision to refuse a single in the GT vs DC final-over drama. Read why Ashwin believes Delhi Capitals gave Gujarat Titans a lifeline and how this 1-run loss could haunt DC's IPL 2026 campaign.

Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin cannot believe what happened on the last delivery during the Delhi Capitals’ recently concluded home game against the Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. With Delhi needing two from two balls with three wickets remaining and their batter-in-form David Miller at the crease, there was no way they could have messed it; however, they did, losing the game by just one run. While most Delhi fans were deeply upset with the loss, their former star Ashwin was also fuming, saying it was bonkers to lose from that position. Miller was the centre of that whole episode, having denied (Kuldeep Yadav) a single off the penultimate delivery earlier, leaving Delhi with two to win from the last ball. Given the form he was in, which saw him smacking three sixes and four in the last two overs, including a massive 106m off Prasidh Krishna in the final one, Miller was confident about connecting and winning the match for his team. But that did not happen, as he missed the slower bouncer, with Jos Buttler behind the stumps, throwing it straight onto the wickets, resulting in Kuldeep Yadav’s run out. Also read | IPL 2026: Gujarat captain Shubman Gill fined INR 12 lakh for slow over-rate in thriller vs Delhi Rather surprised with the turn of events, Ravi Ashwin, while speaking on his YouTube channel, said, "I am thinking what could have happened to Kuldeep and David Miller. If I were Kuldeep, I would have pushed him to the other end. I can't understand. I can't fathom it. It is just beyond me. It is bonkers. "Because if you want 4 runs or 6 runs, it was right. You need 2 runs. And what are the odds? You can take 1 run. Kuldeep will at least get into the bat. Or if he doesn't, you can run away. Even if Kuldeep gets bowled, in a 210-game, if you reach the Super Over, you have done well. I am not able to wrap my head around it," Ashwin added. Mistakes can happen, but what was that? Ashwin asks While Ashwin maintained his stance that anyone can make mistakes under pressure, he couldn’t fathom the logic behind Miller’s decision to refuse a single on the penultimate delivery, which, at best, could have tied the game even if Kuldeep failed to score a run on the last delivery. WATCH VIDEO -

Ravichandran Ashwin slams David Miller’s “unfathomable” decision to refuse a single in the GT vs DC final-over drama. Read why Ashwin believes Delhi Capitals gave Gujarat Titans a lifeline and how this 1-run loss could haunt DC's IPL 2026 campaign.

‘It’s just bonkers’: Ravi Ashwin stunned by David Miller's refusal to take single in GT vs DC thriller

Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill is fined INR 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday (Apr 8) in IPL 2026. This penalty came on the back of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-gujarat-titans-win-last-ball-thriller-delhi-capitals-despite-david-miller-kl-rahul-show-1775672187275">Gujarat’s one-run win over the hosts in an IPL classic</a>. &nbsp;The IPL confirmed the sanction, stating, “Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.”&nbsp;The release further read, “As this was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Gill was fined INR 12 lakh.”<h3>Gill on song for GT</h3>Gujarat Titans finally opened their account in IPL 2026 with a one-run win over the hosts, Delhi, and team captain Gill played a handy role in it. After being asked to bat first, Gujarat openers Gill and Sai Sudharsan added 19 for the first wicket before Gill stood his ground watching Jos Buttler score a fifty at the other end. He took charge following Buttler’s dismissal and notched up his half-century, with Washington Sundar also completing his in the meantime. &nbsp;The pair added 104 runs for the third wicket, propelling the team to a massive 210 for four in 20 overs. Gill was GT’s top scorer, smashing 70 off 45 balls, including five sixes and four fours.<h3>Delhi’s run chase</h3>KL Rahul starred with the bat for Delhi, whacking a brilliant 92 off 52 balls. However, the star of the evening for the home side was their overseas pick, David Miller, who almost pulled off a stunning run chase had it not been for miscalculating the last two deliveries. &nbsp;Miller was in his killer mode, hitting sixes for fun, three of which he hit in the last two overs, including a gigantic 106m in the last over off Prasidh Krishna. However, with DC needing two off two with three wickets remaining, Miller messed up the chase by first refusing the single on the penultimate ball and later failing to put the bat to the ball on the last delivery, which led to Kuldeep Yadav’s run out. &nbsp;As a result, Delhi lost the match by one run.&nbsp;

Despite a thrilling one-run win over Delhi Capitals, GT captain Shubman Gill has been hit with an INR 12 lakh fine for a slow over-rate. From Gill’s explosive 70 to David Miller’s final-ball heartbreak, get the full breakdown of this IPL 2026 classic.

Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill is fined INR 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday (Apr 8) in IPL 2026. This penalty came on the back of Gujarat’s one-run win over the hosts in an IPL classic. The IPL confirmed the sanction, stating, “Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.” The release further read, “As this was his team’s first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Gill was fined INR 12 lakh.” Gill on song for GT Gujarat Titans finally opened their account in IPL 2026 with a one-run win over the hosts, Delhi, and team captain Gill played a handy role in it. After being asked to bat first, Gujarat openers Gill and Sai Sudharsan added 19 for the first wicket before Gill stood his ground watching Jos Buttler score a fifty at the other end. He took charge following Buttler’s dismissal and notched up his half-century, with Washington Sundar also completing his in the meantime. The pair added 104 runs for the third wicket, propelling the team to a massive 210 for four in 20 overs. Gill was GT’s top scorer, smashing 70 off 45 balls, including five sixes and four fours. Delhi’s run chase KL Rahul starred with the bat for Delhi, whacking a brilliant 92 off 52 balls. However, the star of the evening for the home side was their overseas pick, David Miller, who almost pulled off a stunning run chase had it not been for miscalculating the last two deliveries. Miller was in his killer mode, hitting sixes for fun, three of which he hit in the last two overs, including a gigantic 106m in the last over off Prasidh Krishna. However, with DC needing two off two with three wickets remaining, Miller messed up the chase by first refusing the single on the penultimate ball and later failing to put the bat to the ball on the last delivery, which led to Kuldeep Yadav’s run out. As a result, Delhi lost the match by one run.

Despite a thrilling one-run win over Delhi Capitals, GT captain Shubman Gill has been hit with an INR 12 lakh fine for a slow over-rate. From Gill’s explosive 70 to David Miller’s final-ball heartbreak, get the full breakdown of this IPL 2026 classic.

IPL 2026: Gujarat captain Shubman Gill fined INR 12 lakh for slow over-rate in thriller vs Delhi

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan could miss the one-off Test against India in June in Mullanpur to prolong his white-ball career. Fresh from leading the Gujarat Titans to a famous one-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 thriller, Rashid hinted at playing just one Test a year to manage his workload better. After suffering from an injury three years ago in 2023, Rashid played just one Test match (against Zimbabwe in early 2025), and while he could tick off his one-Test-per-year mantra against India this time, Rashid is likely to give it a miss.&nbsp;Reflecting on his conversation with a doctor over prolonging his white-ball career back then, Rashid revealed, "I bowled 67 [55] overs, which was crazy. &nbsp;“The doctor told me, like, 'if you don't want to play cricket, you keep playing the red-ball cricket' because it's not going to support you. You won't be [there] for longer to play for Afghanistan, and I still went, and I still played, and when he knew I bowled 67 [55] overs in one innings, in two innings, he was shocked. He was like, 'No, you can't do that to yourself.' I will think about that,” he continued. &nbsp;During 2023, when Rashid suffered from a back injury, he decided against getting under the knife (with the ODI World Cup looming), leading to him losing his sharpness as a bowler and suffering from severe pain. Three years later, Rashid has learned from his mistakes and wants to make the right decisions about prolonging his career in Afghanistan.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-he-was-feeling-it-ex-protea-steyn-explains-why-dc-s-miller-denied-costly-single-vs-gt-1775715328665">IPL 2026 | 'He was feeling it': Ex-Protea Steyn explains why DC's Miller denied costly single vs GT</a> &nbsp;"I've already played one before. So, I will just take it easy," Rashid said. “Get myself ready for the [2027 ODI] World Cup. Imagine something happens to my back in that Test match. I can't play 100 Test matches. If you're playing one Test in a year, I can't play for 100 years. And there is no target in Test cricket.”<h3>Rashid focuses on ODIs</h3>After guiding his IPL team to their maiden win this season, picking three for 17 against Delhi in a high-scoring thriller, Rashid focuses on playing more ODIs for Afghanistan.&nbsp; &nbsp;"ODIs, yes, I enjoy," he said. "And I'm in a good shape to play ODI for a longer period of time for Afghanistan, but just to be careful with how many I play and not to put too much load on myself, to be careful if I want to play for a longer period of time. But especially, the red ball is something which looks a bit difficult for me to keep it. Yes, one Test in a year, I will take that. But I don't think so, more than that, I can play. I will try. I can play but [only] if I bowl a spell of 20-25 overs. But then I have to bowl the whole day if I'm in a team. Last two Test matches, if you take, I bowled 167 [154.2] overs, which I think is too much,” Rashid concluded.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, as far as his international numbers go, Rashid has played 115 T20Is, 117 ODIs and just six Tests, picking a total of 448 wickets so far.&nbsp;

Rashid Khan drops a bombshell on his Test future. Following GT's IPL 2026 win, the star spinner reveals why he may skip the historic Mullanpur Test against India to prioritize his back health and the 2027 ODI World Cup. Read his candid thoughts on "crazy" workloads and medical warnings.

Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan could miss the one-off Test against India in June in Mullanpur to prolong his white-ball career. Fresh from leading the Gujarat Titans to a famous one-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 thriller, Rashid hinted at playing just one Test a year to manage his workload better. After suffering from an injury three years ago in 2023, Rashid played just one Test match (against Zimbabwe in early 2025), and while he could tick off his one-Test-per-year mantra against India this time, Rashid is likely to give it a miss. Reflecting on his conversation with a doctor over prolonging his white-ball career back then, Rashid revealed, "I bowled 67 [55] overs, which was crazy. “The doctor told me, like, 'if you don't want to play cricket, you keep playing the red-ball cricket' because it's not going to support you. You won't be [there] for longer to play for Afghanistan, and I still went, and I still played, and when he knew I bowled 67 [55] overs in one innings, in two innings, he was shocked. He was like, 'No, you can't do that to yourself.' I will think about that,” he continued. During 2023, when Rashid suffered from a back injury, he decided against getting under the knife (with the ODI World Cup looming), leading to him losing his sharpness as a bowler and suffering from severe pain. Three years later, Rashid has learned from his mistakes and wants to make the right decisions about prolonging his career in Afghanistan. Also read | IPL 2026 | 'He was feeling it': Ex-Protea Steyn explains why DC's Miller denied costly single vs GT "I've already played one before. So, I will just take it easy," Rashid said. “Get myself ready for the [2027 ODI] World Cup. Imagine something happens to my back in that Test match. I can't play 100 Test matches. If you're playing one Test in a year, I can't play for 100 years. And there is no target in Test cricket.” Rashid focuses on ODIs After guiding his IPL team to their maiden win this season, picking three for 17 against Delhi in a high-scoring thriller, Rashid focuses on playing more ODIs for Afghanistan. "ODIs, yes, I enjoy," he said. "And I'm in a good shape to play ODI for a longer period of time for Afghanistan, but just to be careful with how many I play and not to put too much load on myself, to be careful if I want to play for a longer period of time. But especially, the red ball is something which looks a bit difficult for me to keep it. Yes, one Test in a year, I will take that. But I don't think so, more than that, I can play. I will try. I can play but [only] if I bowl a spell of 20-25 overs. But then I have to bowl the whole day if I'm in a team. Last two Test matches, if you take, I bowled 167 [154.2] overs, which I think is too much,” Rashid concluded. Meanwhile, as far as his international numbers go, Rashid has played 115 T20Is, 117 ODIs and just six Tests, picking a total of 448 wickets so far.

Rashid Khan drops a bombshell on his Test future. Following GT's IPL 2026 win, the star spinner reveals why he may skip the historic Mullanpur Test against India to prioritize his back health and the 2027 ODI World Cup. Read his candid thoughts on "crazy" workloads and medical warnings.

IND vs AFG 2026: Rashid Khan likely to miss one-off Test to manage workload

Former South Africa player Dale Steyn has called out countryman David Miller for refusing to take a single that led to Delhi Capitals' loss vs Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 on Wednesday (Apr 8).1 Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball. Miller was down on his hunches after loss and was later consoled by DC coach Hemang Badani in the dressing room.<h2>Steyn says Miller 'too good a player to deny single'</h2>Speaking on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut after the match, Steyn said: "You are reading Kuldeep's body language there (before single was denied), where he is telling Miller, 'Trust me, I've got this.' And you see that as he's hit it, he's taken off for the run, but then decided against it. He was backing himself. He just hit a 106-metre six, so he's in the zone. He was feeling it."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-could-have-been-smarter-dc-skipper-axar-after-miller-s-single-refusal-costs-win-vs-gt-1775713267973">IPL 2026 | 'Could have been smarter': DC skipper Axar after Miller's single refusal costs win vs GT</a>"But Miller's too good a player not to take a single. You take what's given to you, it's a draw or a tie, and then you back your tail end there in terms of Kuldeep to get that single. Or even if he misses it, that you're quick enough and smart enough to run and get that bye, which in the case of Kuldeep wasn't able to do. Maybe just a slight hesitation, believing that Miller's the kind of player that can hit the ball off the ground. And errors that will cost them massively," he added.<h2>Not Miller's night</h2>David Miller came to the crease at 5th down in 11th over but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 92 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs.

Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball.

Former South Africa player Dale Steyn has called out countryman David Miller for refusing to take a single that led to Delhi Capitals' loss vs Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 on Wednesday (Apr 8).1 Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball. Miller was down on his hunches after loss and was later consoled by DC coach Hemang Badani in the dressing room. Steyn says Miller 'too good a player to deny single' Speaking on ESPNCricinfo's TimeOut after the match, Steyn said: "You are reading Kuldeep's body language there (before single was denied), where he is telling Miller, 'Trust me, I've got this.' And you see that as he's hit it, he's taken off for the run, but then decided against it. He was backing himself. He just hit a 106-metre six, so he's in the zone. He was feeling it." Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Could have been smarter': DC skipper Axar after Miller's single refusal costs win vs GT "But Miller's too good a player not to take a single. You take what's given to you, it's a draw or a tie, and then you back your tail end there in terms of Kuldeep to get that single. Or even if he misses it, that you're quick enough and smart enough to run and get that bye, which in the case of Kuldeep wasn't able to do. Maybe just a slight hesitation, believing that Miller's the kind of player that can hit the ball off the ground. And errors that will cost them massively," he added. Not Miller's night David Miller came to the crease at 5th down in 11th over but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 92 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs.

Needing two runs from two balls in chase of 211, DC were all but home when Miller denied Kuldeep Yadav an easy singles which could have tied the game with one ball still left. Instead, Miller took it upon himself to finish the game but failed to do so as GT won by one run on the last ball.

IPL 2026 | 'He was feeling it': Ex-Protea Steyn explains why DC's Miller denied costly single vs GT

David Miller's refusal to take a single on the penultimate ball to tie the game for Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans on Wednesday (Apr 8) will haunt him for sure. Leaving the job on himself, Miller failed to score two runs needed to win on the last ball as DC lost the match by one run - their first loss in three games played this season. GT skipper Shubman Gill, as soon as Miller denied the crucial single, thought 'we have a chance to win' and he was not wrong. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer on the last ball, which Miller failed to connect and GT eventually won the match by one run while DC skipper Axar Patel acknowledged the team ‘could have been smarter in chase.'<h2>Why Krishna bowled slower bouncer to Miller on last ball?</h2>Speaking after the match, Gill revealed they (GT) were thinking about bowling either a yorker or a slower bouncer, given the conditions. "We were just discussing whether to go for the yorker or to go for the slower one, we decided that given the wicket how it's playing, the slower one, a good slower one will be difficult to hit for a boundary," Gill said about choosing to bowl the slower bouncer.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rahane-better-than-rohit-kishan-since-2023-here-s-what-numbers-tell-1775637188913">IPL 2026 | Rahane better than Rohit &amp; Kishan since 2023? Check numbers</a>The choice couldn't have been better as GT secured their first win of the season after losing the first two matches, giving the, their first two points.<h2>DC skipper Axar Patel reacts after loss</h2>Speaking after loss, DC skipper Axar Patel refused to single out Miller for the denied single and said: "These types of close games you can't point out anything. We could have been smarter in the chase. We lost wickets at crucial times. If not for that, we could have finished the chase off. Rahul kept the momentum on even after the powerplay, and despite wickets, he didn't let the run rate go down."DC next play against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday (Apr 11) at Chepauk while GT face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (Apr 12) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

GT skipper Shubman Gill, as soon as Miller denied the crucial single, thought 'we have a chance to win' and he was not wrong. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer on the last ball, which Miller failed to connect and GT eventually won the match by one run.

David Miller's refusal to take a single on the penultimate ball to tie the game for Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans on Wednesday (Apr 8) will haunt him for sure. Leaving the job on himself, Miller failed to score two runs needed to win on the last ball as DC lost the match by one run - their first loss in three games played this season. GT skipper Shubman Gill, as soon as Miller denied the crucial single, thought 'we have a chance to win' and he was not wrong. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer on the last ball, which Miller failed to connect and GT eventually won the match by one run while DC skipper Axar Patel acknowledged the team ‘could have been smarter in chase.' Why Krishna bowled slower bouncer to Miller on last ball? Speaking after the match, Gill revealed they (GT) were thinking about bowling either a yorker or a slower bouncer, given the conditions. "We were just discussing whether to go for the yorker or to go for the slower one, we decided that given the wicket how it's playing, the slower one, a good slower one will be difficult to hit for a boundary," Gill said about choosing to bowl the slower bouncer. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Rahane better than Rohit & Kishan since 2023? Check numbers The choice couldn't have been better as GT secured their first win of the season after losing the first two matches, giving the, their first two points. DC skipper Axar Patel reacts after loss Speaking after loss, DC skipper Axar Patel refused to single out Miller for the denied single and said: "These types of close games you can't point out anything. We could have been smarter in the chase. We lost wickets at crucial times. If not for that, we could have finished the chase off. Rahul kept the momentum on even after the powerplay, and despite wickets, he didn't let the run rate go down." DC next play against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday (Apr 11) at Chepauk while GT face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday (Apr 12) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

GT skipper Shubman Gill, as soon as Miller denied the crucial single, thought 'we have a chance to win' and he was not wrong. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer on the last ball, which Miller failed to connect and GT eventually won the match by one run.

IPL 2026 | 'Could have been smarter': DC skipper Axar after Miller's single refusal costs win vs GT

Gujarat Titans won the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (Apr 8) by one run at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to get first points of the season. Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed connecting and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out. This is DC's first loss of the season after winning first two matches but they sit pretty on fourth place with four points from three matches. GT, meanwhile, are sixth with two points from win vs DC after losing the first two of three games played so far.<h2>KL Rahul gives everything in chase for DC</h2>The Capitals started the chase beautifully, scoring 50 inside the powerplay and finishing the first six overs at 63/0. KL Rahul anchored the innings when Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) was attacking and took the scoring on himself after his dismissal in ninth over. Rahul added 25 quick runs with Nitish Rana (5) for the second wicket before Rashid Khan dismissed Rana and DC's hero of first two matches, Sameer Rizvi, on back-to-back to balls in the 10th over.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-even-great-bumrah-was-thinking-steyn-says-sooryvanshi-15-has-instilled-fear-in-bowlers-1775626145221">IPL 2026 | Steyn says 15-year-old Sooryvanshi has instilled fear in bowlers</a>David Miller came to the crease but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 82 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs.<h2>Gujarat top-middle order fires</h2>Batting first under the threat of rain, Gujarat lost first wicket in Sai Sudharsan in the third over. Shubman Gill (70 off 45), Jos Buttler (52 off 27), and Washington Sundar (55 off 32 balls) then did the bulk of scoring and took GT past 200 as they finished at 210/4 in 20 overs. For DC, Mukesh Kumar took 2/55 in four overs while Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav picked 1/24 and 1/42, respectively.

Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out.

Gujarat Titans won the IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (Apr 8) by one run at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to get first points of the season. Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed connecting and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out. This is DC's first loss of the season after winning first two matches but they sit pretty on fourth place with four points from three matches. GT, meanwhile, are sixth with two points from win vs DC after losing the first two of three games played so far. KL Rahul gives everything in chase for DC The Capitals started the chase beautifully, scoring 50 inside the powerplay and finishing the first six overs at 63/0. KL Rahul anchored the innings when Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) was attacking and took the scoring on himself after his dismissal in ninth over. Rahul added 25 quick runs with Nitish Rana (5) for the second wicket before Rashid Khan dismissed Rana and DC's hero of first two matches, Sameer Rizvi, on back-to-back to balls in the 10th over. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Steyn says 15-year-old Sooryvanshi has instilled fear in bowlers David Miller came to the crease but retired in the 13th over at 130/3 and came back in the 17th over at 160/5. KL Rahul was dismissed on the last of the over after scoring a brilliant 82 off 41 balls, leaving Miller to do the job. The Protea did his best, scoring 41 off 20 balls, but his refusal of single when the match could have been tied, cost the team two point as DC managed 209/8 in 20 overs. Gujarat top-middle order fires Batting first under the threat of rain, Gujarat lost first wicket in Sai Sudharsan in the third over. Shubman Gill (70 off 45), Jos Buttler (52 off 27), and Washington Sundar (55 off 32 balls) then did the bulk of scoring and took GT past 200 as they finished at 210/4 in 20 overs. For DC, Mukesh Kumar took 2/55 in four overs while Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav picked 1/24 and 1/42, respectively.

Needing two runs of last two balls in a chase of 211, DC's David Miller denied taking a single on the penultimate ball which eventually came back to haunt the team. On the last ball, GT's Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer which Miller missed and his partner Kuldeep Yadav was run-out.

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Gujarat Titans (GT) have finally opened their account in IPL 2026 with a nervy one-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday (Apr 8). With the hosts in touching distance of a famous win, led by David Miller’s late blitz, a miscalculation by the IPL veteran cost his team the game. Jos Buttler was clinical with his throw that resulted in Kuldeep Yadav’s run-out and a sorry end to Delhi’s chances of winning three on the trot and attaining the top spot on the points table. For Delhi, opener KL Rahul smashed a brilliant 92 off 52 balls, but all went in vain in the end.&nbsp;It doesn’t get any better when two star-studded sides go head-to-head in a competition like the IPL. After being asked to bat first, the touring side lost Sai Sudharsan early inside the Powerplay. Captain Shubman Gill and Buttler stitched 60 runs for the second wicket, of which 52 belonged to the English keeper alone. After his dismissal, Gill and Washington Sundar added 104 for the third wicket, with the two completing their respective fifties.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-no-ms-dhoni-but-csk-ready-to-welcome-dewald-brevis-ahead-of-dc-clash-head-coach-stephen-fleming-hints-1775656596824">IPL 2026: No MS Dhoni but CSK ready to welcome Dewald Brevis ahead of DC clash, Fleming hints</a> &nbsp;While Lungi Ngidi accounted for Gill, who slammed 70 in 45 deliveries, including five sixes and four fours, Mukesh Kumar picked up his second of the evening in Sundar, with Gujarat finishing with 210 for four in the first innings.<h3>Delhi, so close, yet so far!</h3>Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul put Delhi on track for a massive run chase. Oozing with the confidence following two successive wins earlier, DC looked like making it three in a row. But Rashid Khan had different plans. After Prasidh Krishna picked up Nissanka, Rashid removed Nitish Rana and Sameer Rizvi on successive balls to puncture Delhi’s momentum.

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KL continued his onslaught, with the wickets falling quickly at the other end. With Miller also back to the crease, joining hands with KL, it appeared like this pair could seal the deal for Delhi.&nbsp; &nbsp;Despite Rahul’s dismissal on 92, Miller kept DC in the run chase, smashing 23 off the penultimate over by Mohammed Siraj, including two massive sixes and a four. &nbsp;With 13 required off the last over, 11 came off the first four balls, leaving Delhi with two to win off as many deliveries. Looking poised for a famous win, Miller denied a single off the second-last ball, leaving DC with two to win from the last ball. Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower bouncer, which not only deceived Miller, who ran quickly for a run, but also resulted in Kuldeep Yadav’s run out, with Buttler hitting it straight onto the stumps.&nbsp;WATCH Last-Ball Drama -

Delhi lost the game by one run despite coming agonisingly close to the target with three wickets remaining.

Gujarat Titans have opened their account this season with a crunch win over the Capitals in Delhi. Captain Shubman Gill, Buttler and Washington were among the runs, but the real hero was ace spinner Rashid Khan, who picked up three wickets for just 17 runs.

Gujarat Titans (GT) have finally opened their account in IPL 2026 with a nervy one-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday (Apr 8). With the hosts in touching distance of a famous win, led by David Miller’s late blitz, a miscalculation by the IPL veteran cost his team the game. Jos Buttler was clinical with his throw that resulted in Kuldeep Yadav’s run-out and a sorry end to Delhi’s chances of winning three on the trot and attaining the top spot on the points table. For Delhi, opener KL Rahul smashed a brilliant 92 off 52 balls, but all went in vain in the end. It doesn’t get any better when two star-studded sides go head-to-head in a competition like the IPL. After being asked to bat first, the touring side lost Sai Sudharsan early inside the Powerplay. Captain Shubman Gill and Buttler stitched 60 runs for the second wicket, of which 52 belonged to the English keeper alone. After his dismissal, Gill and Washington Sundar added 104 for the third wicket, with the two completing their respective fifties. Also read | IPL 2026: No MS Dhoni but CSK ready to welcome Dewald Brevis ahead of DC clash, Fleming hints While Lungi Ngidi accounted for Gill, who slammed 70 in 45 deliveries, including five sixes and four fours, Mukesh Kumar picked up his second of the evening in Sundar, with Gujarat finishing with 210 for four in the first innings. Delhi, so close, yet so far! Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul put Delhi on track for a massive run chase. Oozing with the confidence following two successive wins earlier, DC looked like making it three in a row. But Rashid Khan had different plans. After Prasidh Krishna picked up Nissanka, Rashid removed Nitish Rana and Sameer Rizvi on successive balls to puncture Delhi’s momentum.

Gujarat Titans have opened their account this season with a crunch win over the Capitals in Delhi. Captain Shubman Gill, Buttler and Washington were among the runs, but the real hero was ace spinner Rashid Khan, who picked up three wickets for just 17 runs.

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IPL 2026 Week 3 sees a massive power boost as 5 overseas icons return. From Dewald Brevis' debut for a struggling CSK to Mitchell Starc's arrival and Cameron Green's bowling clearance for KKR, get the latest injury and fitness updates here.

IPL 2026 Week 3 sees a massive power boost as 5 overseas icons return. From Dewald Brevis' debut for a struggling CSK to Mitchell Starc's arrival and Cameron Green's bowling clearance for KKR, get the latest injury and fitness updates here.

From Mitchell Starc to Dewald Brevis: 5 overseas stars returning to action in IPL 2026

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made a slow start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as they look to bounce back from early setbacks. With one win in three matches, SRH will be eager to make a statement as they face PBKS on Saturday (April 11). One of the reasons for the team’s slow start to the season is missing out on the absence of captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned to Australia due to a lumbar bone stress injury to his back.<h2>Klaasen opens up on Cummins</h2>Speaking to WION’s Aditya Pimpale, star batter Heinrich Klaasen opened up on Cummins, who remains a key member of the side. Despite arriving in India for the IPL 2026, the Australian captain had to return for scans and if all goes well, he will be back in India for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season. Klaasen highlighted Cummins’ importance in the side and why he remains a vital member of the SRH squad if they are to win their first IPL title in 10 years.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;“Pat Cummins is a big miss, but we've got heaps of experience in the room as well. I think Ishan has been doing a great job for us, and the team really responds to him. Especially the Indian players. We're in safe hands, we're in good hands as well,” Klaasen spoke on JioStar Press Room ahead of IPL 2026 - Rivalry Week, starting from 12th to 18th April.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;“On the other hand, Daniel Vettori has been incredible as well. So I don't think it's a big worry for us or a big concern to miss out on Cummins. Obviously, a guy with this experience and his leadership role is a big miss in any team,” Klaasen added.<h2>SRH to face PBKS on Saturday</h2>SRH are next in action on Saturday when they take on undefeated PBKS at the New Chandigarh Stadium. So far, SRH have endured a poor start, winning just one of three matches, losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Their sole win came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which was at the Eden Gardens. A win on Saturday will see them have two wins from four matches and settle in the mid-table.

One of the reasons for SRH's slow start to the season is missing out on the absence of captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned to Australia due to a lumbar bone stress injury to his back.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have made a slow start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season as they look to bounce back from early setbacks. With one win in three matches, SRH will be eager to make a statement as they face PBKS on Saturday (April 11). One of the reasons for the team’s slow start to the season is missing out on the absence of captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned to Australia due to a lumbar bone stress injury to his back. Klaasen opens up on Cummins Speaking to WION’s Aditya Pimpale, star batter Heinrich Klaasen opened up on Cummins, who remains a key member of the side. Despite arriving in India for the IPL 2026, the Australian captain had to return for scans and if all goes well, he will be back in India for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season. Klaasen highlighted Cummins’ importance in the side and why he remains a vital member of the SRH squad if they are to win their first IPL title in 10 years. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL “Pat Cummins is a big miss, but we've got heaps of experience in the room as well. I think Ishan has been doing a great job for us, and the team really responds to him. Especially the Indian players. We're in safe hands, we're in good hands as well,” Klaasen spoke on JioStar Press Room ahead of IPL 2026 - Rivalry Week, starting from 12th to 18th April. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions “On the other hand, Daniel Vettori has been incredible as well. So I don't think it's a big worry for us or a big concern to miss out on Cummins. Obviously, a guy with this experience and his leadership role is a big miss in any team,” Klaasen added. SRH to face PBKS on Saturday SRH are next in action on Saturday when they take on undefeated PBKS at the New Chandigarh Stadium. So far, SRH have endured a poor start, winning just one of three matches, losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Their sole win came against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which was at the Eden Gardens. A win on Saturday will see them have two wins from four matches and settle in the mid-table.

One of the reasons for SRH's slow start to the season is missing out on the absence of captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned to Australia due to a lumbar bone stress injury to his back.

IPL 2026: SRH star Heinrich Klaasen underlines Pat Cummins' importance, says 'he is a big miss'

Winless and languishing at the bottom of the table, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are facing their toughest start to an IPL season in years. Already without points and game changers in veteran MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis, the former five-time champions find themselves in a tight spot. However, ahead of their next league match, a home game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday (Apr 11), they could receive a timely boost with Brevis’ return to the playing XI. Team head coach Stephen Fleming has signalled his potential comeback, having recovered from the side strain he suffered ahead of the tournament.&nbsp;While Brevis, like Dhoni, stayed back in Chennai to complete his rehab, Fleming hinted at his sooner-than-expected return to action as early as the April 11 game. Meanwhile, the wait for MS Dhoni continues, as the veteran remains sidelined with a calf strain.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/csk-vs-dc-ms-dhoni-dewald-brevis-near-full-fitness-as-chennai-super-kings-eye-first-win-of-ipl-2026-csk-ceo-head-coach-stephen-fleming-1775582028188">CSK vs DC: MS Dhoni, Brevis near full fitness as Chennai eye first win of IPL 2026</a>&nbsp;Even though CSK’s officials stated that MS could be out for two weeks, earlier reports suggested contrasting claims. Dhoni could be missing CSK’s matches at least until the last week of April, including the April 23 away game against the Mumbai Indians. That means he remains unavailable for selection for the Delhi game and the Kolkata tie that follows three days later on April 14.&nbsp; &nbsp;During a recent event in Chennai, where Brevis accompanied team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and batting stars, including Shivam Dube and Aayush Mhatre, he shared a message for the fans, 'See you guys on the 11th… every match, everywhere we play.''&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Fleming also hinted at his potential return, saying, “We hope he is going to be right for the next game. We have five days between now and the next game. We have been conservative, and hopefully, these next five days go as well as we have planned, and he is ready to go. It’s a big loss, but we are looking forward to getting him back.” &nbsp;CSK, as things stand, have lost their three contested matches against the Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Winless in IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings receive a massive boost as Stephen Fleming hints at Brevis' return for the DC clash on April 11. However, the wait for MS Dhoni continues as the legend remains sidelined. Get the latest injury updates and team news here. 

Winless and languishing at the bottom of the table, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are facing their toughest start to an IPL season in years. Already without points and game changers in veteran MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis, the former five-time champions find themselves in a tight spot. However, ahead of their next league match, a home game against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday (Apr 11), they could receive a timely boost with Brevis’ return to the playing XI. Team head coach Stephen Fleming has signalled his potential comeback, having recovered from the side strain he suffered ahead of the tournament. While Brevis, like Dhoni, stayed back in Chennai to complete his rehab, Fleming hinted at his sooner-than-expected return to action as early as the April 11 game. Meanwhile, the wait for MS Dhoni continues, as the veteran remains sidelined with a calf strain. Also read | CSK vs DC: MS Dhoni, Brevis near full fitness as Chennai eye first win of IPL 2026 Even though CSK’s officials stated that MS could be out for two weeks, earlier reports suggested contrasting claims. Dhoni could be missing CSK’s matches at least until the last week of April, including the April 23 away game against the Mumbai Indians. That means he remains unavailable for selection for the Delhi game and the Kolkata tie that follows three days later on April 14. During a recent event in Chennai, where Brevis accompanied team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and batting stars, including Shivam Dube and Aayush Mhatre, he shared a message for the fans, 'See you guys on the 11th… every match, everywhere we play.'' Meanwhile, Fleming also hinted at his potential return, saying, “We hope he is going to be right for the next game. We have five days between now and the next game. We have been conservative, and hopefully, these next five days go as well as we have planned, and he is ready to go. It’s a big loss, but we are looking forward to getting him back.” CSK, as things stand, have lost their three contested matches against the Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Winless in IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings receive a massive boost as Stephen Fleming hints at Brevis' return for the DC clash on April 11. However, the wait for MS Dhoni continues as the legend remains sidelined. Get the latest injury updates and team news here.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: No MS Dhoni but CSK ready to welcome Dewald Brevis ahead of DC clash, Fleming hints

Has One-Day Cricket’s time run out? IPL founder Lalit Modi thinks so, suggesting scrapping 50-over cricket for good, with only Tests and T20 cricket taking this game forward. Considering the shift from decades-old ODI cricket to the fast-paced franchise-based T20 leagues worldwide, Modi’s latest remarks have reignited online debate over the format’s future, with the next 50-over ODI World Cup approaching.&nbsp;Saluting Kerry Packer, known as the father of modern-day cricket, Modi said ODIs are fast dying in this age and time of the T20 format. With the rise of the T20s since its debut in the early 2000s, Modi feels that One-Day Cricket has lost its craze and relevance, and it’s about time before it vanishes into thin air, leaving behind the Twenty20 format and Test cricket.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohammed-shami-aims-to-continue-ground-level-hard-work-amid-prolonged-india-snub-1775629661960">Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub</a> &nbsp;Speaking to Sportstar, Modi clarified that the ODIs might fail to survive in the longer run, while maintaining that Tests will remain paramount and untouchable, and so would be the cash-rich Indian Premier League, which is his baby product.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Test cricket should always stay; we should dump the ODIs and keep the T20s. Kerry Packer did a great job in reviving the One-Dayers, and I salute him, but the time is over for ODIs. Test cricket should move to the day-night format. But I see absolutely no threat to the IPL from any other leagues,” Modi said.<h3>Is One-Day Cricket really dying?</h3>While it remains the most-watched sport in only a handful of countries, including India, where a home ODI game is usually a sell-out, several cricket boards and countries have failed to keep this format profitable. With T20 cricket hogging all attention, even in countries ranked lower in white-ball cricket, their boards now prepare itineraries which include more T20Is and fewer Tests and ODIs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Having said that, the two highly successful 50-over tournaments, the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2023 ODI World Cup, were massive successes in terms of both viewership and online engagement. &nbsp;Meanwhile, with the T20 World Cup in the subcontinent now concluded, all eyes turn to the ODIs as the roadmap begins for the 2027 World Cup in Africa.

IPL founder Lalit Modi calls for the end of 50-over cricket. As the roadmap to the 2027 World Cup in Africa begins, Modi salutes Kerry Packer but argues the format has lost its relevance to T20s and Test cricket.

Has One-Day Cricket’s time run out? IPL founder Lalit Modi thinks so, suggesting scrapping 50-over cricket for good, with only Tests and T20 cricket taking this game forward. Considering the shift from decades-old ODI cricket to the fast-paced franchise-based T20 leagues worldwide, Modi’s latest remarks have reignited online debate over the format’s future, with the next 50-over ODI World Cup approaching. Saluting Kerry Packer, known as the father of modern-day cricket, Modi said ODIs are fast dying in this age and time of the T20 format. With the rise of the T20s since its debut in the early 2000s, Modi feels that One-Day Cricket has lost its craze and relevance, and it’s about time before it vanishes into thin air, leaving behind the Twenty20 format and Test cricket. Also read | Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub Speaking to Sportstar, Modi clarified that the ODIs might fail to survive in the longer run, while maintaining that Tests will remain paramount and untouchable, and so would be the cash-rich Indian Premier League, which is his baby product. “Test cricket should always stay; we should dump the ODIs and keep the T20s. Kerry Packer did a great job in reviving the One-Dayers, and I salute him, but the time is over for ODIs. Test cricket should move to the day-night format. But I see absolutely no threat to the IPL from any other leagues,” Modi said. Is One-Day Cricket really dying? While it remains the most-watched sport in only a handful of countries, including India, where a home ODI game is usually a sell-out, several cricket boards and countries have failed to keep this format profitable. With T20 cricket hogging all attention, even in countries ranked lower in white-ball cricket, their boards now prepare itineraries which include more T20Is and fewer Tests and ODIs. Having said that, the two highly successful 50-over tournaments, the 2025 Champions Trophy and the 2023 ODI World Cup, were massive successes in terms of both viewership and online engagement. Meanwhile, with the T20 World Cup in the subcontinent now concluded, all eyes turn to the ODIs as the roadmap begins for the 2027 World Cup in Africa.

IPL founder Lalit Modi calls for the end of 50-over cricket. As the roadmap to the 2027 World Cup in Africa begins, Modi salutes Kerry Packer but argues the format has lost its relevance to T20s and Test cricket.

‘I salute Kerry Packer, but time’s up for ODIs’: Lalit Modi picks T20s and Tests as the way forward

In a massive development surrounding Cameron Green, the Aussie all-rounder is now cleared to bowl in IPL 2026, starting with KKR’s upcoming game against LSG at the Eden Gardens on Thursday (Apr 9). Green hasn’t bowled thus far in this competition, with Cricket Australia formally informing his IPL franchise that Green would start the tournament as a specialist batter. More than 10 days have passed since that update. Now, Green is said to have recovered from the lower-back injury, which restricted him from bowling this time.&nbsp;"Cameron has a lower-back injury, which is being managed, but requires him to abstain from bowling for a short period," CA had said on March 30. "Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to return in around 10-12 days' time."

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Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rahane-better-than-rohit-kishan-since-2023-here-s-what-numbers-tell-1775637188913">IPL 2026 | Ex-NZ player Doull says Rahane playing better than Rohit and Kishan since 2023 - Here's what numbers tell</a> &nbsp;KKR has played three matches so far, losing the first two against the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), before their washed-out home game against Punjab helped them open their account in IPL 2026. Green featured in all, scoring a mere 24 combined, but his absence as a bowler hurt KKR more, who are already without their two first-team seamers, Harshit Rana and Matheesha Pathirana.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides the two, KKR have also been without seamer Akash Deep and Bangladeshi quick Mustafizur Rahman, who was earlier released, fuelling tensions between India and Bangladesh.&nbsp; &nbsp;Piling more misery on the KKR’s bowling, their two mystery spinners and trump cards, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, missed the side’s previous game for respective reasons.<h3>Green’s position unclear at KKR</h3>Picked at a whopping INR 25.20 crore at last year’s auction, becoming the most expensive overseas buy of all time, Green batted at two different batting positions in three innings for KKR. While he played at three twice (in the first and third games), Green batted at four in the previous game, where he got out on four off two balls from compatriot Xavier Bartlett of PBKS.&nbsp; &nbsp;Backing Green to come good for his new franchise this season, former IPL player and Australian captain Aaron Finch said, "One of those dismissals has been a run out [against SRH], not a part of his fault. Still, he's missed out twice. There's a bit of panic; he's not looking the same as the past.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Remember when he was at the top of the order for MI - how he had a totally different intent. He was imposing at the crease. Now he looks tentative. Don't push him down. Push him either up the order, or give him a rest,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, KKR sits at the eighth spot with one point from three matches.

Can Cameron Green save KKR’s season? With KKR sitting 8th on the table, the INR 25.20 crore star is finally set to bowl against LSG on April 9. Get the latest on Green’s injury recovery, KKR’s depleted bowling unit, and tactical changes for the Eden Gardens showdown.

In a massive development surrounding Cameron Green, the Aussie all-rounder is now cleared to bowl in IPL 2026, starting with KKR’s upcoming game against LSG at the Eden Gardens on Thursday (Apr 9). Green hasn’t bowled thus far in this competition, with Cricket Australia formally informing his IPL franchise that Green would start the tournament as a specialist batter. More than 10 days have passed since that update. Now, Green is said to have recovered from the lower-back injury, which restricted him from bowling this time. "Cameron has a lower-back injury, which is being managed, but requires him to abstain from bowling for a short period," CA had said on March 30. "Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to return in around 10-12 days' time."

Can Cameron Green save KKR’s season? With KKR sitting 8th on the table, the INR 25.20 crore star is finally set to bowl against LSG on April 9.. Get the latest on Green’s injury recovery, KKR’s depleted bowling unit, and tactical changes for the Eden Gardens showdown.

IPL 2026: Cameron Green cleared to bowl in major boost for KKR ahead of LSG clash

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has always been a timing-oriented player rather an all-out attacker. It changed in IPL 2023 when he played for CSK, where he played more freely than ever and as a result, his strike rate jumped well over 150-mark in the season. Ever since 2023, Rahane has been constantly batting at higher strike rates but still faces the critics questioning him regularly. Former New Zealand player Simon Doull, meanwhile, has come to Rahane rescue and has said that the batter has been performing better than Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, who are known foe their aggressive batting style. While Rahane (172) certainly did better in terms of strike rate than Rohit (133) and Kishan (143) in IPL 2023, he's been on par with both batters if not better from 2024-2026 in the tournament.<h2>Doull says Rahane's strike rate better than Rohit and Kishan</h2>"His numbers in the last four years have not been that bad. He averages 30 and strikes at 148 over 30-odd games. People are talking about dropping him. It’s a better record than what Rohit has got in the last four years. It’s an equal record to Ishan Kishan in the last four years. You are not talking about dropping any of those blokes," said Doull while talking to ESPNCricinfo.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mohammed-shami-aims-to-continue-ground-level-hard-work-amid-prolonged-india-snub-1775629661960">Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub</a><h2>How has been Rahane's strike rate since IPL 2023 compared to Rohit and Kishan?</h2>In IPL 2023, Rahane played 14 matches for CSK and scored 326 runs at 172 - his career high. Things have slowed down since but still better his IPL career average of 125. In 2024, Rahane scored 242 runs for CSK at 124. In 2025, Rahane joined KKR and scored 390 runs in 13 matches at 148 and in IPL 2026, he has scored 83 runs so far at 148.As for Rohit (MI), he scored 332 runs in IPL 2023 at 133, 417 runs in IPL 2024 at 150, 418 runs in IPL 2025 at 140, 118 runs in IPL 2026 so far at 169. Kishan, on the other hand, played for MI in IPL 2023 and 2024, scoring 454 &amp; 320 runs at 143 and 149, respectively. He then joined SRH, scored 354 runs in IPL 2025 at 153 and has scored 95 runs in IPL 2026 so far at 186.

While Rahane (172) certainly did better in terms of strike rate than Rohit (133) and Kishan (143) in IPL 2023, he's been on par with both batters if not better from 2024-2026 in the tournament.

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has always been a timing-oriented player rather an all-out attacker. It changed in IPL 2023 when he played for CSK, where he played more freely than ever and as a result, his strike rate jumped well over 150-mark in the season. Ever since 2023, Rahane has been constantly batting at higher strike rates but still faces the critics questioning him regularly. Former New Zealand player Simon Doull, meanwhile, has come to Rahane rescue and has said that the batter has been performing better than Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan, who are known foe their aggressive batting style. While Rahane (172) certainly did better in terms of strike rate than Rohit (133) and Kishan (143) in IPL 2023, he's been on par with both batters if not better from 2024-2026 in the tournament. Doull says Rahane's strike rate better than Rohit and Kishan "His numbers in the last four years have not been that bad. He averages 30 and strikes at 148 over 30-odd games. People are talking about dropping him. It’s a better record than what Rohit has got in the last four years. It’s an equal record to Ishan Kishan in the last four years. You are not talking about dropping any of those blokes," said Doull while talking to ESPNCricinfo. Also Read - Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub How has been Rahane's strike rate since IPL 2023 compared to Rohit and Kishan? In IPL 2023, Rahane played 14 matches for CSK and scored 326 runs at 172 - his career high. Things have slowed down since but still better his IPL career average of 125. In 2024, Rahane scored 242 runs for CSK at 124. In 2025, Rahane joined KKR and scored 390 runs in 13 matches at 148 and in IPL 2026, he has scored 83 runs so far at 148. As for Rohit (MI), he scored 332 runs in IPL 2023 at 133, 417 runs in IPL 2024 at 150, 418 runs in IPL 2025 at 140, 118 runs in IPL 2026 so far at 169. Kishan, on the other hand, played for MI in IPL 2023 and 2024, scoring 454 & 320 runs at 143 and 149, respectively. He then joined SRH, scored 354 runs in IPL 2025 at 153 and has scored 95 runs in IPL 2026 so far at 186.

While Rahane (172) certainly did better in terms of strike rate than Rohit (133) and Kishan (143) in IPL 2023, he's been on par with both batters if not better from 2024-2026 in the tournament.

IPL 2026 | Ex-NZ player Doull says Rahane playing better than Rohit and Kishan since 2023 - Here's what numbers tell

Mohammed Shami, in his last IPL 2026 match for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), reminded everyone why is he still one of the best Indian bowlers around. Shami bowled 18 dots in a format dominated by batters more often than not and returned with the figures of 4-0-9-2. The pacer has been grinding in domestic circuit ever since Champions Trophy 2025 which India won under Rohit Sharma. Shami has been overlooked for India selection for quite some time now but hasn't lost the hope instead aims to keep doing his part. He'll next play against KKR on Thursday (Apr 9) at his domestic home ground Eden Gardens in Kolkata.<h2>Shami aims to continue hard-work amid prolonged India snub</h2>"There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League. Shami was exceptional in Ranji Trophy for Bengal where he took 37 wickets and ended among top six bowlers in the domestic tournament.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-even-great-bumrah-was-thinking-steyn-says-sooryvanshi-15-has-instilled-fear-in-bowlers-1775626145221">IPL 2026 | 'Even great Bumrah was thinking' Steyn says Sooryvanshi, 15, has instilled fear in bowlers</a>"As a player, I still have that hunger. If you want to play at that level again, you must have that drive in you. For me, domestic cricket is as important as any format. I always prioritise domestic cricket," he added.<h2>Why Shami doesn't play for India</h2>The Indian pacer was the star performer for the team in 2023 ODI World Cup but has not been able to find his place back in the team ever since. Post ODI World Cup, Shami underwent a surgery and returned to domestic cricket. He was was also part of India's 2025 Champions Trophy winning campaign but was not selected for Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia which preceded or India tour of England which followed. The selectors have cited his fitness as the reason for his exclusion on the couple of occasions but if the pacer continues to perform like he did vs SRH, he'll be hard to ignore for the place in the Indian team.

"There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League ahead of KKR vs LSG on Thursday (Apr 9).

Mohammed Shami, in his last IPL 2026 match for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), reminded everyone why is he still one of the best Indian bowlers around. Shami bowled 18 dots in a format dominated by batters more often than not and returned with the figures of 4-0-9-2. The pacer has been grinding in domestic circuit ever since Champions Trophy 2025 which India won under Rohit Sharma. Shami has been overlooked for India selection for quite some time now but hasn't lost the hope instead aims to keep doing his part. He'll next play against KKR on Thursday (Apr 9) at his domestic home ground Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Shami aims to continue hard-work amid prolonged India snub "There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League. Shami was exceptional in Ranji Trophy for Bengal where he took 37 wickets and ended among top six bowlers in the domestic tournament. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Even great Bumrah was thinking' Steyn says Sooryvanshi, 15, has instilled fear in bowlers "As a player, I still have that hunger. If you want to play at that level again, you must have that drive in you. For me, domestic cricket is as important as any format. I always prioritise domestic cricket," he added. Why Shami doesn't play for India The Indian pacer was the star performer for the team in 2023 ODI World Cup but has not been able to find his place back in the team ever since. Post ODI World Cup, Shami underwent a surgery and returned to domestic cricket. He was was also part of India's 2025 Champions Trophy winning campaign but was not selected for Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia which preceded or India tour of England which followed. The selectors have cited his fitness as the reason for his exclusion on the couple of occasions but if the pacer continues to perform like he did vs SRH, he'll be hard to ignore for the place in the Indian team.

"There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League ahead of KKR vs LSG on Thursday (Apr 9).

Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub

IPL's 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the greatest T20 league once again when he hit world's one of the current great bowlers Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes. Facing the pacer for the first time, Sooryavanshi didn't waste much time and hit the first ball he faced for a six over mid-on on Tuesday (Apr 7) during RR vs MI in the 11-over per side match in Guwahati. He took a single off next ball and hit Bumrah for another six on the next ball he faced one delivery later. The teenager scored 39 runs off 13 balls before being dismissed, hitting five sixes and one four, putting Mumbai on the backfoot for the rest of the match.<h2>Steyn says 'even great Bumrah was thinking' when facing Sooryavanshi</h2>Bumrah has been the pinnacle of bowlers for quite some time now in international cricket and seeing him getting torn apart by a 15-year-old was nothing short of a shock. Former South Africa bowler Dale Steyn was on point when he said Sooryavanshi's fearless batting even got 'great Bumrah' thinking.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-mi15-year-old-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-smashes-jasprit-bumrah-for-2-sixes-in-first-ever-ipl-2026-face-off-guwahati-1775584401988">WATCH – Sooryavanshi smashes Bumrah for 2 sixes in first-ever IPL face off</a>"He's created and instilled the fear into bowlers that he's going to hit you for boundaries," Steyn said on ESPNcricinfo's TimeOut. "That delivery (first ball to Sooryavanshi) from Bumrah. That's in the slot. That's so rare of Bumrah. So even the great Bumrah is thinking in the back of his mind: 'don't get it wrong; because if I get it wrong, this guy's going to hit me for six'."<h2>MI skipper Pandya blames bowlers for loss</h2>Along with Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal had a great night as well, scoring 77 unbeaten of 32 balls. Together, the duo added 80 runs for the first wicket in five overs as RR scored 150/3 in 11 overs. Chasing the total, Mumbai's innings never got going and managed 123/9 in 11 overs, losing the match by 27 runs.Skipper Pandya held nothing back after loss and put the responsibility on the bowlers, acknowledging: "We did not execute the deliveries we were supposed to. They (RR openers) played well. Bowlers need to take responsibility. As a bowling group, we were not up to the mark. They (RR openers) also played tremendously," after the game"I would not put this game on the batting. Definitely the bowling unit which had to take responsibility. It is always about bowling those good balls. If we would have executed, we would have been in the game. Their openers threw us off our game and we were playing catch-up," he added.

Facing the pacer for the first time, Sooryavanshi didn't waste much time and hit the first ball he faced for a six over mid-on on Tuesday (Apr 7) during RR vs MI in the 11-over per side match in Guwahati. He took a single off next ball and hit Bumrah for another six on the next ball he faced.

IPL's 15-year-old batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the greatest T20 league once again when he hit world's one of the current great bowlers Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes. Facing the pacer for the first time, Sooryavanshi didn't waste much time and hit the first ball he faced for a six over mid-on on Tuesday (Apr 7) during RR vs MI in the 11-over per side match in Guwahati. He took a single off next ball and hit Bumrah for another six on the next ball he faced one delivery later. The teenager scored 39 runs off 13 balls before being dismissed, hitting five sixes and one four, putting Mumbai on the backfoot for the rest of the match. Steyn says 'even great Bumrah was thinking' when facing Sooryavanshi Bumrah has been the pinnacle of bowlers for quite some time now in international cricket and seeing him getting torn apart by a 15-year-old was nothing short of a shock. Former South Africa bowler Dale Steyn was on point when he said Sooryavanshi's fearless batting even got 'great Bumrah' thinking. Also Read - WATCH – Sooryavanshi smashes Bumrah for 2 sixes in first-ever IPL face off "He's created and instilled the fear into bowlers that he's going to hit you for boundaries," Steyn said on ESPNcricinfo's TimeOut. "That delivery (first ball to Sooryavanshi) from Bumrah. That's in the slot. That's so rare of Bumrah. So even the great Bumrah is thinking in the back of his mind: 'don't get it wrong; because if I get it wrong, this guy's going to hit me for six'." MI skipper Pandya blames bowlers for loss Along with Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jaiswal had a great night as well, scoring 77 unbeaten of 32 balls. Together, the duo added 80 runs for the first wicket in five overs as RR scored 150/3 in 11 overs. Chasing the total, Mumbai's innings never got going and managed 123/9 in 11 overs, losing the match by 27 runs. Skipper Pandya held nothing back after loss and put the responsibility on the bowlers, acknowledging: "We did not execute the deliveries we were supposed to. They (RR openers) played well. Bowlers need to take responsibility. As a bowling group, we were not up to the mark. They (RR openers) also played tremendously," after the game "I would not put this game on the batting. Definitely the bowling unit which had to take responsibility. It is always about bowling those good balls. If we would have executed, we would have been in the game. Their openers threw us off our game and we were playing catch-up," he added.

Facing the pacer for the first time, Sooryavanshi didn't waste much time and hit the first ball he faced for a six over mid-on on Tuesday (Apr 7) during RR vs MI in the 11-over per side match in Guwahati. He took a single off next ball and hit Bumrah for another six on the next ball he faced.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the shortened Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday (Apr 7) after rain interruption in Guwahati. The match was 11 overs per side which RR won by 27 runs, giving them two points, enough for displacing Punjab Kings (5 points in 3 matches) at the points table with six points in 3 matches after three wins. Batting first, RR scored 150/3 in 11 overs with Yashasvi Jaiswal top scoring 77 not out in just 32 balls. In reply, Mumbai Indians could manage only 123/9, handing them their second loss in three matches this season. MI currently sit at seventh position on the points table with just 2 points from three matches including one win and two losses.<h2>Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal light up MI attack</h2>Batting after the rain, RR's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal held nothing back as they smashed MI bowlers all over the park from ball one. Jaiswal hit Deepak Chahar for 22 runs in the first over of innings before <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-mi15-year-old-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-smashes-jasprit-bumrah-for-2-sixes-in-first-ever-ipl-2026-face-off-guwahati-1775584401988">Sooryavanshi smashed mighty Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes</a> in the next over. Trent Boult bowled the third over and was smashed for three sixes by the openers as RR crossed 50-run mark inside three overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/csk-vs-dc-ms-dhoni-dewald-brevis-near-full-fitness-as-chennai-super-kings-eye-first-win-of-ipl-2026-csk-ceo-head-coach-stephen-fleming-1775582028188">CSK vs DC: Dhoni, Brevis near full fitness as Chennai eye first win of IPL 2026</a>The duo added 80 runs for the first wicket before Sooyavanshi (39 off 14) was dimissed by Shardul Thakur at the fifth-over completion mark. Thanks to Jaiswal, RR eventually scored 150/3 in 11 overs and he remained unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls (10 fours and four 6s).<h2>Mumbai's chase never had steam</h2>Mumbai Indians' chase of 151 in the rain-shortened match could get any momentum as they kept losing wickets at the regular interval starting from Ryan Rickelton in the first over. Naman Dhir and Sherfane Rutherford top scored for MI at 25 each off 13 and 8 balls, respectively. Tilak Varma was the only other batter to reach double figures - 14 off 10 balls - highlight MI's struggle. For RR, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma and purple cap holder Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each while Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande picked one wicket apiece.

The match was 11 overs per side which RR won by 27 runs, giving them two points, enough for displacing Punjab Kings (5 points in 3 matches) at the points table with six points in 3 matches after three wins.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the shortened Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday (Apr 7) after rain interruption in Guwahati. The match was 11 overs per side which RR won by 27 runs, giving them two points, enough for displacing Punjab Kings (5 points in 3 matches) at the points table with six points in 3 matches after three wins. Batting first, RR scored 150/3 in 11 overs with Yashasvi Jaiswal top scoring 77 not out in just 32 balls. In reply, Mumbai Indians could manage only 123/9, handing them their second loss in three matches this season. MI currently sit at seventh position on the points table with just 2 points from three matches including one win and two losses. Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal light up MI attack Batting after the rain, RR's 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal held nothing back as they smashed MI bowlers all over the park from ball one. Jaiswal hit Deepak Chahar for 22 runs in the first over of innings before Sooryavanshi smashed mighty Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes in the next over. Trent Boult bowled the third over and was smashed for three sixes by the openers as RR crossed 50-run mark inside three overs. Also Read - CSK vs DC: Dhoni, Brevis near full fitness as Chennai eye first win of IPL 2026 The duo added 80 runs for the first wicket before Sooyavanshi (39 off 14) was dimissed by Shardul Thakur at the fifth-over completion mark. Thanks to Jaiswal, RR eventually scored 150/3 in 11 overs and he remained unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls (10 fours and four 6s). Mumbai's chase never had steam Mumbai Indians' chase of 151 in the rain-shortened match could get any momentum as they kept losing wickets at the regular interval starting from Ryan Rickelton in the first over. Naman Dhir and Sherfane Rutherford top scored for MI at 25 each off 13 and 8 balls, respectively. Tilak Varma was the only other batter to reach double figures - 14 off 10 balls - highlight MI's struggle. For RR, Nandre Burger, Sandeep Sharma and purple cap holder Ravi Bishnoi took two wickets each while Jofra Archer and Tushar Deshpande picked one wicket apiece.

The match was 11 overs per side which RR won by 27 runs, giving them two points, enough for displacing Punjab Kings (5 points in 3 matches) at the points table with six points in 3 matches after three wins.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi starred for the Rajasthan Royals as the hosts beat the Mumbai Indians by 27 runs to remain unbeaten in the competition and top the IPL 2026 points table with six points in three contested matches. With Guwahati hosting the rain-hit 11-a-side game, Royals batted first and slammed 150 for three before reducing the star-studded MI to 22 for three inside the Powerplay. The pacers struck gold at the start before Bishnoi accounted for skipper Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma in one over to put the touring side’s back against the wall.&nbsp;Earlier, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made headlines for hitting ace quick Jasprit Bumrah for a first-ball six, adding one more to it in his first over. The teen sensation smashed a quickfire 39 off 14 balls, including five sixes and a four, adding 80 runs for the first wicket with Jaiswal.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-mi15-year-old-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-smashes-jasprit-bumrah-for-2-sixes-in-first-ever-ipl-2026-face-off-guwahati-1775584401988">WATCH – Teen sensation Sooryavanshi smashes Bumrah for 2 sixes in first-ever IPL face off</a> &nbsp;Jaiswal was also on song from the ball one, whacking Deepak Chahar for 18 runs in his first over and later completing his fifty. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls, hitting four sixes and 10 fours, while captain Riyan Parag contributed with a 10-ball 20.<h3>Mumbai, down and out in Guwahati</h3>Mumbai Indians never looked comfortable in the run chase, having lost opener Ryan Rickelton inside the first over itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav got out next, with veteran Rohit Sharma following him in the third over. Two quick wickets in the fifth had Mumbai on the floor before Naman Dhir and Sherfane Rutherford tried pulling MI out of the mud.&nbsp; &nbsp;Though they had their moments, with RR looking clueless midway through that partnership, Tushar Deshpande’s slower one broke that stand, and with that, Mumbai’s hopes of winning this match.&nbsp; &nbsp;As a result, they were restricted to 123 for nine in 20 overs, falling shy of the target by 27 runs. Following this result, Mumbai is now seventh on the points table.

Rajasthan Royals climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table after a dominant 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in Guwahati. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 77 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless hitting against Bumrah set up a massive total before Bishnoi’s clinical spell dismantled the MI chase.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi starred for the Rajasthan Royals as the hosts beat the Mumbai Indians by 27 runs to remain unbeaten in the competition and top the IPL 2026 points table with six points in three contested matches. With Guwahati hosting the rain-hit 11-a-side game, Royals batted first and slammed 150 for three before reducing the star-studded MI to 22 for three inside the Powerplay. The pacers struck gold at the start before Bishnoi accounted for skipper Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma in one over to put the touring side’s back against the wall. Earlier, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made headlines for hitting ace quick Jasprit Bumrah for a first-ball six, adding one more to it in his first over. The teen sensation smashed a quickfire 39 off 14 balls, including five sixes and a four, adding 80 runs for the first wicket with Jaiswal. Also read | WATCH – Teen sensation Sooryavanshi smashes Bumrah for 2 sixes in first-ever IPL face off Jaiswal was also on song from the ball one, whacking Deepak Chahar for 18 runs in his first over and later completing his fifty. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls, hitting four sixes and 10 fours, while captain Riyan Parag contributed with a 10-ball 20. Mumbai, down and out in Guwahati Mumbai Indians never looked comfortable in the run chase, having lost opener Ryan Rickelton inside the first over itself. Suryakumar Yadav got out next, with veteran Rohit Sharma following him in the third over. Two quick wickets in the fifth had Mumbai on the floor before Naman Dhir and Sherfane Rutherford tried pulling MI out of the mud. Though they had their moments, with RR looking clueless midway through that partnership, Tushar Deshpande’s slower one broke that stand, and with that, Mumbai’s hopes of winning this match. As a result, they were restricted to 123 for nine in 20 overs, falling shy of the target by 27 runs. Following this result, Mumbai is now seventh on the points table.

Rajasthan Royals climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table after a dominant 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in Guwahati. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 77 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless hitting against Bumrah set up a massive total before Bishnoi’s clinical spell dismantled the MI chase.

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