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From Jos Buttler to Kieron Pollard here is a look at five players with most catches in T20 cricket. The list also features the likes of David Miller, Quinton de Kock and Dwayne Bravo with Buttler completing 300 catches during GT vs KKR IPL 2026 match. 

From Jos Buttler to Kieron Pollard here is a look at five players with most catches in T20 cricket. The list also features the likes of David Miller, Quinton de Kock and Dwayne Bravo with Buttler completing 300 catches during GT vs KKR IPL 2026 match.&nbsp;

From Jos Buttler to Kieron Pollard, 5 players with most catches in T20 cricket

Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz could face a race against time to be fit for the French Open 2026 after he pulled out of the Madrid Masters on Friday (April 17). Having struggled with a wrist injury, Alcaraz will miss his home tournament, having earlier pulled out of the Barcelona Open in the second round. Alcaraz is the defending champion at Roland Garros, having beaten Jannik Sinner in an epic final last year.<h2>Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Masters</h2>"There is news that is incredibly hard to share. Madrid is home, one of the most special places on the calendar for me, and that's why it hurts so much not to be able to play here for the second year in a row," wrote Alcaraz in a post on X.&nbsp;"It especially hurts not to be able to be there in front of my people, at a tournament that is so special."&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;Earlier on Friday, 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic also pulled out of the Madrid Open, which begins on April 21. The French Open, which Alcaraz won back-to-back in 2024 and 2025, starts on May 18.&nbsp;Alcaraz lost his world number one ranking following his defeat by Jannik Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday. He would have had a chance to regain it by winning the title in Barcelona, with Sinner not playing this week.&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;The 22-year-old Spaniard became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam in January with his triumph at the Australian Open. He holds a 22-3 record this season and also won a title in Doha. Alcaraz said earlier this month he was hoping to play a full season on clay before starting his French Open title defence in late May.&nbsp;Last year, he won in Monte Carlo but skipped the Madrid Open, returning in Rome to lift the trophy there for the first time.

Having struggled with a wrist injury, Alcaraz will miss his home tournament, having earlier pulled out of the Barcelona Open in the second round. Alcaraz is the defending champion at Roland Garros, having beaten Jannik Sinner in an epic final last year.

Australian Open champion Carlos Alcaraz could face a race against time to be fit for the French Open 2026 after he pulled out of the Madrid Masters on Friday (April 17). Having struggled with a wrist injury, Alcaraz will miss his home tournament, having earlier pulled out of the Barcelona Open in the second round. Alcaraz is the defending champion at Roland Garros, having beaten Jannik Sinner in an epic final last year. Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Masters "There is news that is incredibly hard to share. Madrid is home, one of the most special places on the calendar for me, and that's why it hurts so much not to be able to play here for the second year in a row," wrote Alcaraz in a post on X. "It especially hurts not to be able to be there in front of my people, at a tournament that is so special." ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Earlier on Friday, 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic also pulled out of the Madrid Open, which begins on April 21. The French Open, which Alcaraz won back-to-back in 2024 and 2025, starts on May 18. Alcaraz lost his world number one ranking following his defeat by Jannik Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday. He would have had a chance to regain it by winning the title in Barcelona, with Sinner not playing this week. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions The 22-year-old Spaniard became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam in January with his triumph at the Australian Open. He holds a 22-3 record this season and also won a title in Doha. Alcaraz said earlier this month he was hoping to play a full season on clay before starting his French Open title defence in late May. Last year, he won in Monte Carlo but skipped the Madrid Open, returning in Rome to lift the trophy there for the first time.

Having struggled with a wrist injury, Alcaraz will miss his home tournament, having earlier pulled out of the Barcelona Open in the second round. Alcaraz is the defending champion at Roland Garros, having beaten Jannik Sinner in an epic final last year.

Carlos Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Masters after wrist injury, faces race against time to be fit for Roland Garros

Gujarat Titans have signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for England’s Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 with a finger injury. The 24-year-old recently made his international debut for the Proteas in a five-match T20I series against New Zealand, where he impressed with two Player of the Match awards and the Player of the Series, helping South Africa recover from 2-1 down to win 3-2. This will be Esterhuizen’s first IPL stint, as he joins the Titans at his base price of INR 75 lakh, adding both batting depth and wicketkeeping cover.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Banton, had been picked up for INR 2 crore at the auction but did not feature in any matches this season. His previous IPL experience came with Kolkata Knight Riders, where he played two games during the 2020 edition held in the United Arab Emirates amid the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-has-jasprit-bumrah-lost-his-magic-with-ball-here-s-what-we-have-learnt-so-far-1776433924407">IPL 2026: Has Jasprit Bumrah lost his magic with ball? Here's what we have learnt so far</a>&nbsp;Banton played a crucial role for England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, making 155 runs, including a crucial unbeaten knock of 63 runs off 41 balls against Scotland, where he helped his side secure a five-wicket win. He was named Player of the Match for that performance. &nbsp;GT, who have won two of their past matches after starting the tournament with two losses, will be aiming to make it three wins in five games against a winless KKR at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The Shubman Gill-led side currently stands in sixth place in the points table. &nbsp;Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Jason Holder, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Gurnoor Brar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kushagra, Connor Esterhuizen, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Luke Wood, Jayant Yadav and Ishant Sharma.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

After recovering with two straight wins following two early losses, GT will look to make it three in five against a winless KKR in Ahmedabad.

Gujarat Titans have signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for England’s Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 with a finger injury. The 24-year-old recently made his international debut for the Proteas in a five-match T20I series against New Zealand, where he impressed with two Player of the Match awards and the Player of the Series, helping South Africa recover from 2-1 down to win 3-2. This will be Esterhuizen’s first IPL stint, as he joins the Titans at his base price of INR 75 lakh, adding both batting depth and wicketkeeping cover. Meanwhile, Banton, had been picked up for INR 2 crore at the auction but did not feature in any matches this season. His previous IPL experience came with Kolkata Knight Riders, where he played two games during the 2020 edition held in the United Arab Emirates amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Also Read - IPL 2026: Has Jasprit Bumrah lost his magic with ball? Here's what we have learnt so far Banton played a crucial role for England in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, making 155 runs, including a crucial unbeaten knock of 63 runs off 41 balls against Scotland, where he helped his side secure a five-wicket win. He was named Player of the Match for that performance. GT, who have won two of their past matches after starting the tournament with two losses, will be aiming to make it three wins in five games against a winless KKR at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. The Shubman Gill-led side currently stands in sixth place in the points table. Gujarat Titans Squad: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Ashok Sharma, Prasidh Krishna, Shahrukh Khan, Manav Suthar, Jason Holder, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Nishant Sindhu, Gurnoor Brar, Arshad Khan, Kumar Kushagra, Connor Esterhuizen, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Luke Wood, Jayant Yadav and Ishant Sharma. With inputs from agencies

After recovering with two straight wins following two early losses, GT will look to make it three in five against a winless KKR in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2026: GT sign Connor Esterhuizen to replace injured Tom Banton

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) is nearing its mid-way point as teams look to cement their position in the top half of the table. However, it is at the bottom of the table where teams are making headlines, with the Mumbai Indians now losing four straight matches. While there are more reasons to be worried, one reason in particular could make the franchise shake upside-down. Star bowler Jasprit Bumrah has now gone six (five this season, one last season) consecutive matches without a win.<h2>Bumrah’s poor form</h2>While Bumrah may not have been expensive and remains a generational talent who helped India win two T20 World Cups and reach the 2023 ODI World Cup final, he has gone under the radar in IPL 2026. So far, he has been wicketless in five matches, dating back to the Eliminator clash in Punjab last season when he last picked a wicket. It has been 114 balls without a wicket for Bumrah this season, while second on the list is Varun Chakravarthy with 54 balls.&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah in this IPL season0/35 (4) vs KKR, Wankhede0/21 (4) vs DC, Delhi0/32 (3) vs RR, Guwahati0/35 (4) vs RCB, Wankhede0/41 (4) vs PBKS, Wanlhede&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><h2>What could be the reason?</h2>Potential injury threat could be one of the reasons why Bumrah has been operating below his best. While commitment remains 100 percent, Bumrah may not be using his full potential to avoid long-term issues. He has suffered long-term injuries in the past, which saw him miss action prior to the 2023 ODI World Cup and he skipped the entire 2025 Champions Trophy.&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;Another reason could be opposition players predicting Bumrah’s line and length and coming up with a plan against the Indian pacer. While this remains a genuine reason, Bumrah was effective during the T20 World Cup and bowled a crucial penultimate over against England in the semis.&nbsp;It will now be interesting to see how the Mumbai Indians deal with the issue, as he still remains one of the untouchable members of the squad. &nbsp;

So far, Jasprit Bumrah has been wicketless in five matches, dating back to the Eliminator clash in Punjab last season when he last picked a wicket. It has been 114 balls without a wicket for Bumrah this season, while second on the list is Varun Chakravarthy with 54 balls.

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) is nearing its mid-way point as teams look to cement their position in the top half of the table. However, it is at the bottom of the table where teams are making headlines, with the Mumbai Indians now losing four straight matches. While there are more reasons to be worried, one reason in particular could make the franchise shake upside-down. Star bowler Jasprit Bumrah has now gone six (five this season, one last season) consecutive matches without a win. Bumrah’s poor form While Bumrah may not have been expensive and remains a generational talent who helped India win two T20 World Cups and reach the 2023 ODI World Cup final, he has gone under the radar in IPL 2026. So far, he has been wicketless in five matches, dating back to the Eliminator clash in Punjab last season when he last picked a wicket. It has been 114 balls without a wicket for Bumrah this season, while second on the list is Varun Chakravarthy with 54 balls. Jasprit Bumrah in this IPL season 0/35 (4) vs KKR, Wankhede 0/21 (4) vs DC, Delhi 0/32 (3) vs RR, Guwahati 0/35 (4) vs RCB, Wankhede 0/41 (4) vs PBKS, Wanlhede ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL What could be the reason? Potential injury threat could be one of the reasons why Bumrah has been operating below his best. While commitment remains 100 percent, Bumrah may not be using his full potential to avoid long-term issues. He has suffered long-term injuries in the past, which saw him miss action prior to the 2023 ODI World Cup and he skipped the entire 2025 Champions Trophy. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Another reason could be opposition players predicting Bumrah’s line and length and coming up with a plan against the Indian pacer. While this remains a genuine reason, Bumrah was effective during the T20 World Cup and bowled a crucial penultimate over against England in the semis. It will now be interesting to see how the Mumbai Indians deal with the issue, as he still remains one of the untouchable members of the squad.

So far, Jasprit Bumrah has been wicketless in five matches, dating back to the Eliminator clash in Punjab last season when he last picked a wicket. It has been 114 balls without a wicket for Bumrah this season, while second on the list is Varun Chakravarthy with 54 balls.

IPL 2026: Has Jasprit Bumrah lost his magic with ball? Here's what we have learnt so far

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Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Delhi Capitals in a high-octane clash at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (Apr 18).

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to wear their signature green jerseys during their home clash against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium this Saturday (Apr 18) in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026, as part of their ‘Green Initiative.’ Crafted from recycled materials, these jerseys represent the franchise’s ongoing dedication to environmental responsibility. According to the team, RCB stands as the only carbon-neutral T20 franchise globally. Since launching the initiative in 2011, the franchise has steadily integrated sustainability into its operations, focusing on ensuring accountability and engaging fans, while working toward its larger goal of becoming carbon positive. Commenting on the effort, RCB CEO Rajesh Menon noted that reaching carbon-neutral status has been the outcome of consistent and long-term efforts. He added that the green jerseys symbolize this journey and expressed hope that the initiative encourages fans and stakeholders to adopt more sustainable habits. Also Read - IPL 2026: RR manager fined INR 1 lakh for using phone in dugout, escapes ban "Achieving carbon-neutral status as a T20 franchise is the result of years of dedicated work. The green jerseys reflect this commitment, and we hope this initiative inspires our fans and stakeholders to embrace more responsible and sustainable practices," said Menon. An important part of RCB’s approach involves analyzing fan behavior on matchdays. By conducting surveys across the stadium, the franchise is gathering insights into travel choices and estimating per-person carbon emissions. Fans are also encouraged to use public transport to attend matches, with match tickets enabling access to the Bengaluru Metro. At the stadium level, RCB continues to strengthen its waste management systems, with detailed monitoring and audits of segregation practices. Also Read - IPL 2026 - Who are the early-season orange and purple cap leaders? Check list RCB deploys a series of measures to reduce and offset their carbon emissions, including waste segregation and management at the stadium, the use of renewable energy sources such as solar-powered lighting, and other initiatives, including voluntary fan pledges to reduce dependency on conventional resources. The franchise also maintains a detailed assessment of its operational footprint, including emissions linked to team travel, accommodation, and energy consumption. This includes analysis of travel distances and fuel usage, accommodation-related emissions through room-night data, and verification of stadium energy usage through diesel generator audits and electricity consumption records. In addition, matchday sustainability audits will be conducted during the course of the season, further strengthening on-ground accountability. These efforts will be consolidated into a comprehensive sustainability report, followed by an independent assurance process. With inputs from agencies

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Delhi Capitals in a high-octane clash at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (Apr 18).

IPL 2026: Why RCB will wear green jerseys for DC clash in Bengaluru?

The Premier League title race will have its decisive moment on Sunday (April 19) as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Separated by six points, Arsenal lead the standings, but Man City will have their fate in their own hands as they chase a seventh Premier League title under Pep Guardiola and ninth overall. So what are the Premier League title permutations and how could the title race swing, here is a detailed look.<h2>What is the current scenario?</h2>Arsenal will enter Sunday’s match at the Etihad as league leaders and will still remain top even if they lose to Man City. However, equations will change big time if Pep manages to get the better of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The Gunners will start the day with 70 points from 32 matches, while Man City will start on 64 points from 31 matches.&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><h2>Arsenal’s equation to win Premier League title</h2>In case Arsenal win on Sunday, the Gunners will need 10 more points from the remaining five matches to seal the Premier League title. In case of a draw against Man City, Arteta’s side will still be in pole position as they will need 13 points from the possible 15 to win the title. If Man City drops more points in the rest of the season, the above equation could be influenced big time and Arsenal could seal the title earlier than predicted.<h2>When could Arsenal win the Premier League title?</h2>In case of a win on Sunday, the Gunners will need 10 more points to win the title, provided Man City win all their remaining matches. However, in case Man City lose their next three matches, including Sunday and Arsenal win their next three matches, including a win on Sunday, the Gunners will seal the title on Matchday 36.&nbsp;In case City lose on Sunday but win their remaining matches, Arsenal will seal the title on Matchday 37 when they host Burnley.&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>Man City’s equation to win Premier League title</h2>Man City will need nothing less than a win on Sunday to keep their fate in their own hands. Any other result will see Arsenal in pole position unless the North London side drops points in the remaining matches. Realistically, if Man City win their remaining seven matches, they will still need a favour from other sides. If City win all matches, they will have 85 points and if Arsenal win all their matches, excluding the head-to-head match against Pep and his side, they will also have 85 points.&nbsp;This will mean that either Arsenal should drop points in one of the remaining five matches after Sunday, or else the title will be decided on goal difference (GD).Currently, Arsenal have a GD of +38 and Man City have +35; however, this equation will also be changed based on Sunday’s head-to-head match.

Arsenal will enter Sunday’s match at the Etihad as league leaders and will still remain top even if they lose to Man City. However, equations will change big time if Pep manages to get the better of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. 

The Premier League title race will have its decisive moment on Sunday (April 19) as Manchester City host Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Separated by six points, Arsenal lead the standings, but Man City will have their fate in their own hands as they chase a seventh Premier League title under Pep Guardiola and ninth overall. So what are the Premier League title permutations and how could the title race swing, here is a detailed look. What is the current scenario? Arsenal will enter Sunday’s match at the Etihad as league leaders and will still remain top even if they lose to Man City. However, equations will change big time if Pep manages to get the better of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. The Gunners will start the day with 70 points from 32 matches, while Man City will start on 64 points from 31 matches. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Arsenal’s equation to win Premier League title In case Arsenal win on Sunday, the Gunners will need 10 more points from the remaining five matches to seal the Premier League title. In case of a draw against Man City, Arteta’s side will still be in pole position as they will need 13 points from the possible 15 to win the title. If Man City drops more points in the rest of the season, the above equation could be influenced big time and Arsenal could seal the title earlier than predicted. When could Arsenal win the Premier League title? In case of a win on Sunday, the Gunners will need 10 more points to win the title, provided Man City win all their remaining matches. However, in case Man City lose their next three matches, including Sunday and Arsenal win their next three matches, including a win on Sunday, the Gunners will seal the title on Matchday 36. In case City lose on Sunday but win their remaining matches, Arsenal will seal the title on Matchday 37 when they host Burnley. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Man City’s equation to win Premier League title Man City will need nothing less than a win on Sunday to keep their fate in their own hands. Any other result will see Arsenal in pole position unless the North London side drops points in the remaining matches. Realistically, if Man City win their remaining seven matches, they will still need a favour from other sides. If City win all matches, they will have 85 points and if Arsenal win all their matches, excluding the head-to-head match against Pep and his side, they will also have 85 points. This will mean that either Arsenal should drop points in one of the remaining five matches after Sunday, or else the title will be decided on goal difference (GD). Currently, Arsenal have a GD of +38 and Man City have +35; however, this equation will also be changed based on Sunday’s head-to-head match.

Arsenal will enter Sunday’s match at the Etihad as league leaders and will still remain top even if they lose to Man City. However, equations will change big time if Pep manages to get the better of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.&nbsp;

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Multiple elite Indian athletes have accused javelin coach Naval Singh of mental harassment and abusive behaviour, prompting a formal complaint to the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, Paralympic champion Sumit Antil, and other top athletes have raised serious concerns about Singh’s conduct, including repeated verbal abuse and intimidation. The complaint was submitted on April 10 after earlier discussions with SAI and Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) officials failed to resolve the issue.&nbsp;Sumit Antil said, “I have always been a clean athlete and I don’t want to be part of any controversy. I tried to explain to him (coach Naval Singh) multiple times, but this is not the first time. It has gone beyond my patience level,” he was quoted saying to The Bridge. He further alleged, "He gets drunk and sends random recordings abusing us and dragging our families in it. He tends to behave this way when competitions approach.”&nbsp;WION has access to the emails. Antil revealed that he had earlier approached SAI officials for intervention. "I approached SAI Deputy Director Arunlal and the CEO of TOPS [Nash Johal]. They initially tried to resolve the matter through a compromise, but this time I was not going to let it pass," he was quoted as saying.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="http://wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-rr-manager-fined-inr-1-lakh-for-using-phone-in-dugout-escapes-ban-1776425215373">IPL 2026: RR manager fined INR 1 lakh for using phone in dugout, escapes ban</a> He added, "I may be the first to speak up, but there are many who have silently endured this.” In his written complaint, Antil detailed prolonged harassment. "Over a prolonged period, I have personally experienced repeated instances of verbal abuse, humiliation, and mental harassment under his conduct," he wrote. He further wrote, "The language used has been extremely degrading, not only towards athletes but also towards our families, including deeply disrespectful remarks about our mothers and even about athletes like Neeraj Chopra, Navdeep Singh and Sandeep Chaudhary."&nbsp;Antil also alleged that Singh appeared intoxicated during training sessions, creating an unsafe environment. “Additionally, threats related to misuse of authority, including false allegations, have caused fear among athletes. I have already raised this issue through formal discussions with the CEO of TOPS in the presence of SDO Para and other officials," he wrote. Highlighting the mental toll, Antil added, “This ongoing situation has severely affected my mental well-being, dignity and sense of safety. I feel deeply distressed that despite giving my best for the country, I am subjected to such an environment. I am ready to submit audio evidence and fully cooperate in any investigation."<h2>Here's what Neeraj Chopra had to say</h2>Neeraj Chopra backed the complaint, saying in his communication, “I stand in full agreement with my fellow athletes and strongly demand strict action in this matter.” He added, “I write this as an athlete who has had the honour of representing India at both national and international levels, and who firmly believes that sport must uphold dignity, discipline, and respect. The statements made by coach Naval Singh are not just inappropriate, they are disgraceful."&nbsp;Chopra also called for immediate action. “Abusive language directed at me, my family, and fellow athletes cross every boundary of professionalism and basic human decency. I am shocked and disappointed to hear such derogatory comments. This kind of behaviour from a person in authority is intolerable and brings disrepute to the sporting system as a whole," he wrote. He further urged authorities, "I urge the Sports Authority of India to take immediate and decisive action. There must be clear consequences for such conduct, along with strict accountability, to ensure that no athlete has to endure this kind of behavior again. Our athletes deserve professionalism, respect, and a system that protects them, not one that tolerates misconduct. I expect this issue to be addressed with the seriousness it demands."<h2>Other athletes join the chorus</h2>Support for the complaint also came from Arjuna awardee Sandeep Chaudhary. "I would like to formally bring to your notice that I have also experienced instances of inappropriate, abusive and unprofessional behaviour from coach Naval Singh. On multiple occasions, the conduct has included derogatory language and offensive remarks, even extending towards my family, which is deeply unacceptable," he wrote.&nbsp;Navdeep Singh echoed similar concerns. "I have also faced instances of abusive, derogatory and highly inappropriate behaviour from coach Naval Singh, including offensive remarks directed towards my family. I fully support the concerns raised, as this reflects a consistent pattern of misconduct that has negatively impacted the dignity, mental well-being and overall environment for athletes," he said.&nbsp;Despite multiple complaints, Antil claimed no action has been taken so far. Speaking to The Bridge, he said, “There has been no satisfactory response from SAI despite multiple follow ups.” He added, “There's no action taken even when Neeraj and I have complained. What would junior athletes have to go through?” Antil further said, "I'm seriously shocked that no official is able to respond to it despite complaints from top athletes."&nbsp;Attempts to contact Naval Singh were unsuccessful.

Neeraj Chopra and Sumit Antil accuse coach Naval Singh of abuse and harassment, demanding strict action from SAI amid growing athlete backlash

Multiple elite Indian athletes have accused javelin coach Naval Singh of mental harassment and abusive behaviour, prompting a formal complaint to the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, Paralympic champion Sumit Antil, and other top athletes have raised serious concerns about Singh’s conduct, including repeated verbal abuse and intimidation. The complaint was submitted on April 10 after earlier discussions with SAI and Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) officials failed to resolve the issue. Sumit Antil said, “I have always been a clean athlete and I don’t want to be part of any controversy. I tried to explain to him (coach Naval Singh) multiple times, but this is not the first time. It has gone beyond my patience level,” he was quoted saying to The Bridge. He further alleged, "He gets drunk and sends random recordings abusing us and dragging our families in it. He tends to behave this way when competitions approach.” WION has access to the emails. Antil revealed that he had earlier approached SAI officials for intervention. "I approached SAI Deputy Director Arunlal and the CEO of TOPS [Nash Johal]. They initially tried to resolve the matter through a compromise, but this time I was not going to let it pass," he was quoted as saying. Also Read: IPL 2026: RR manager fined INR 1 lakh for using phone in dugout, escapes ban He added, "I may be the first to speak up, but there are many who have silently endured this.” In his written complaint, Antil detailed prolonged harassment. "Over a prolonged period, I have personally experienced repeated instances of verbal abuse, humiliation, and mental harassment under his conduct," he wrote. He further wrote, "The language used has been extremely degrading, not only towards athletes but also towards our families, including deeply disrespectful remarks about our mothers and even about athletes like Neeraj Chopra, Navdeep Singh and Sandeep Chaudhary." Antil also alleged that Singh appeared intoxicated during training sessions, creating an unsafe environment. “Additionally, threats related to misuse of authority, including false allegations, have caused fear among athletes. I have already raised this issue through formal discussions with the CEO of TOPS in the presence of SDO Para and other officials," he wrote. Highlighting the mental toll, Antil added, “This ongoing situation has severely affected my mental well-being, dignity and sense of safety. I feel deeply distressed that despite giving my best for the country, I am subjected to such an environment. I am ready to submit audio evidence and fully cooperate in any investigation." Here's what Neeraj Chopra had to say Neeraj Chopra backed the complaint, saying in his communication, “I stand in full agreement with my fellow athletes and strongly demand strict action in this matter.” He added, “I write this as an athlete who has had the honour of representing India at both national and international levels, and who firmly believes that sport must uphold dignity, discipline, and respect. The statements made by coach Naval Singh are not just inappropriate, they are disgraceful." Chopra also called for immediate action. “Abusive language directed at me, my family, and fellow athletes cross every boundary of professionalism and basic human decency. I am shocked and disappointed to hear such derogatory comments. This kind of behaviour from a person in authority is intolerable and brings disrepute to the sporting system as a whole," he wrote. He further urged authorities, "I urge the Sports Authority of India to take immediate and decisive action. There must be clear consequences for such conduct, along with strict accountability, to ensure that no athlete has to endure this kind of behavior again. Our athletes deserve professionalism, respect, and a system that protects them, not one that tolerates misconduct. I expect this issue to be addressed with the seriousness it demands." Other athletes join the chorus Support for the complaint also came from Arjuna awardee Sandeep Chaudhary. "I would like to formally bring to your notice that I have also experienced instances of inappropriate, abusive and unprofessional behaviour from coach Naval Singh. On multiple occasions, the conduct has included derogatory language and offensive remarks, even extending towards my family, which is deeply unacceptable," he wrote. Navdeep Singh echoed similar concerns. "I have also faced instances of abusive, derogatory and highly inappropriate behaviour from coach Naval Singh, including offensive remarks directed towards my family. I fully support the concerns raised, as this reflects a consistent pattern of misconduct that has negatively impacted the dignity, mental well-being and overall environment for athletes," he said. Despite multiple complaints, Antil claimed no action has been taken so far. Speaking to The Bridge, he said, “There has been no satisfactory response from SAI despite multiple follow ups.” He added, “There's no action taken even when Neeraj and I have complained. What would junior athletes have to go through?” Antil further said, "I'm seriously shocked that no official is able to respond to it despite complaints from top athletes." Attempts to contact Naval Singh were unsuccessful.

Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra and javelin thrower Sumit Antil among others accuse coach Naval Singh of abuse and harassment, demanding strict action from SAI

Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil allege harassment by javelin coach Naval Singh; demand strict action from SAI: Report

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has avoided a ban after being seen using his phone in the dugout during last week’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) imposed a fine of INR 1 lakh for violating established protocols, a decision confirmed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.&nbsp;&nbsp;The issue surfaced when footage of the incident circulated on social media, prompting the BCCI to issue a show-cause notice and seek an explanation within 48 hours. According to reports, Bhinder had been dealing with health concerns, which led to him using his phone during the game.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-one-of-the-best-i-ve-seen-live-former-india-legend-hails-shreyas-iyer-s-relay-catch-to-dismiss-hardik-pandya-1776421153239">'One of the best I’ve seen live': Former India legend hails Shreyas Iyer’s relay catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya</a>&nbsp;While team managers are permitted to use mobile phones during IPL matches, doing so in restricted zones such as the PMOA area is not allowed; usage is limited to spaces like the dressing room.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to Saikia, both the BCCI and its Anti-Corruption Unit found Bhinder’s explanation unsatisfactory. Since this was his first offence, he was fined and given a formal warning to adhere strictly to the rules going forward.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Romi Bhinder was involved in a protocol violation in the Guwahati match. He was issued a notice under the IPL protocols. He was given 48 hours to explain his position. His explanation came, and we are not very satisfied with it. The Anti-Corruption Unit is not very satisfied with his reply. As it is his first breach, so under the protocols, he was fined an amount of INR 1 lakh and also handed a warning that he needs to be more careful in the future," said Saikia.&nbsp;He further emphasised that the incident should serve as a reminder for all involved to follow regulations to maintain the integrity of the game.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-lizlaz-german-influencer-trending-after-virat-kohli-liked-her-instagram-post-1776416226676">Who is LizLaz? German influencer trending after Kohli liked her Instagram post?</a>&nbsp;"We hope this incident will be taken as a deterrent by all other stakeholders, and I request everyone to follow the rules and regulations so that the game does not suffer," he added.&nbsp;With the matter settled, Rajasthan Royals will now shift focus to their upcoming IPL fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday (Apr 19) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL 2026: BCCI fines RR manager Romi Bhinder INR 1 lakh, issues warning over dugout phone use after ACU rejects explanation

Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder has avoided a ban after being seen using his phone in the dugout during last week’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) imposed a fine of INR 1 lakh for violating established protocols, a decision confirmed by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. The issue surfaced when footage of the incident circulated on social media, prompting the BCCI to issue a show-cause notice and seek an explanation within 48 hours. According to reports, Bhinder had been dealing with health concerns, which led to him using his phone during the game. Also Read - 'One of the best I’ve seen live': Former India legend hails Shreyas Iyer’s relay catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya While team managers are permitted to use mobile phones during IPL matches, doing so in restricted zones such as the PMOA area is not allowed; usage is limited to spaces like the dressing room. According to Saikia, both the BCCI and its Anti-Corruption Unit found Bhinder’s explanation unsatisfactory. Since this was his first offence, he was fined and given a formal warning to adhere strictly to the rules going forward. "Romi Bhinder was involved in a protocol violation in the Guwahati match. He was issued a notice under the IPL protocols. He was given 48 hours to explain his position. His explanation came, and we are not very satisfied with it. The Anti-Corruption Unit is not very satisfied with his reply. As it is his first breach, so under the protocols, he was fined an amount of INR 1 lakh and also handed a warning that he needs to be more careful in the future," said Saikia. He further emphasised that the incident should serve as a reminder for all involved to follow regulations to maintain the integrity of the game. Also Read - Who is LizLaz? German influencer trending after Kohli liked her Instagram post? "We hope this incident will be taken as a deterrent by all other stakeholders, and I request everyone to follow the rules and regulations so that the game does not suffer," he added. With the matter settled, Rajasthan Royals will now shift focus to their upcoming IPL fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday (Apr 19) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL 2026: BCCI fines RR manager Romi Bhinder INR 1 lakh, issues warning over dugout phone use after ACU rejects explanation

IPL 2026: RR manager fined INR 1 lakh for using phone in dugout, escapes ban

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Shreyas Iyer for a spectacular relay catch that removed Hardik Pandya during the Indian Premier League 2026 clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on Thursday (Apr 16), describing it as “one of the finest catches” he has witnessed live. On the third delivery of the 18th over, bowled by Marco Jansen, Pandya struck the ball towards the boundary, appearing certain to clear it. Iyer, stationed at long-on, sprinted across and leapt into the air, catching the ball mid-flight with a reverse cup before tossing it to Xavier Bartlett, who safely completed the relay. Replays showed that Iyer released the ball just before crossing the boundary, turning it into an important wicket in a match that Punjab ultimately won.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-lizlaz-german-influencer-trending-after-virat-kohli-liked-her-instagram-post-1776416226676">Who is LizLaz? German influencer trending after Virat Kohli liked her Instagram post?</a>&nbsp;Sharing his thoughts on X, Tendulkar emphasised that the effort stood out not only for its athleticism but also for Iyer’s sharp awareness and decision-making.&nbsp;&nbsp;"What made Shreyas Iyer's catch so special was not just the athleticism, but the awareness behind it. He had to judge the speed of the ball, the height, where the boundary rope was, how close he was to stepping on it, and get his jump absolutely perfect. Then, while still in the air, he caught the ball and released it to a teammate before landing, all the while knowing exactly where that fielder was positioned. To process all of that in a split second takes unbelievable awareness, timing, fitness, and composure. @ShreyasIyer15 got everything spot on. One of the best catches I've ever seen live," Tendulkar said in his post. Coming to the match, the Punjab Kings put a complete performance on display against the Mumbai Indians, defeating them by seven wickets to stay unbeaten in the tournament.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-who-are-the-early-season-orange-and-purple-cap-leaders-check-complete-list-1776416899450">IPL 2026 - Who are the early-season orange and purple cap leaders? Check list</a> Batting first, MI posted 195/6, powered by Quinton de Kock's brilliant 112* off 60 balls and a crucial 122-run partnership with Naman Dhir, who scored a quick 50. Arshdeep Singh led PBKS' bowling effort with the Player of the Match-winning figures of 3/22 in four overs. In response, PBKS chased the target in just 16.3 overs, reaching 198/3. Prabhsimran Singh starred with an unbeaten 80 off 39 balls, while skipper Shreyas Iyer contributed a fluent 66 off 35 balls. The duo added a match-defining stand after early setbacks. For MI, Allah Ghazanfar picked up 2/32, but the bowlers were largely ineffective as PBKS dominated the chase. With this victory, PBKS climbed to the top of the table with four wins and a no-result, overtaking defending champions RCB, while MI slipped to ninth place with just one win from five matches.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar praised Shreyas Iyer’s stunning relay catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya in the PBKS vs MI clash at Wankhede.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Shreyas Iyer for a spectacular relay catch that removed Hardik Pandya during the Indian Premier League 2026 clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on Thursday (Apr 16), describing it as “one of the finest catches” he has witnessed live. On the third delivery of the 18th over, bowled by Marco Jansen, Pandya struck the ball towards the boundary, appearing certain to clear it. Iyer, stationed at long-on, sprinted across and leapt into the air, catching the ball mid-flight with a reverse cup before tossing it to Xavier Bartlett, who safely completed the relay. Replays showed that Iyer released the ball just before crossing the boundary, turning it into an important wicket in a match that Punjab ultimately won. Also Read - Who is LizLaz? German influencer trending after Virat Kohli liked her Instagram post? Sharing his thoughts on X, Tendulkar emphasised that the effort stood out not only for its athleticism but also for Iyer’s sharp awareness and decision-making. "What made Shreyas Iyer's catch so special was not just the athleticism, but the awareness behind it. He had to judge the speed of the ball, the height, where the boundary rope was, how close he was to stepping on it, and get his jump absolutely perfect. Then, while still in the air, he caught the ball and released it to a teammate before landing, all the while knowing exactly where that fielder was positioned. To process all of that in a split second takes unbelievable awareness, timing, fitness, and composure. @ShreyasIyer15 got everything spot on. One of the best catches I've ever seen live," Tendulkar said in his post. Coming to the match, the Punjab Kings put a complete performance on display against the Mumbai Indians, defeating them by seven wickets to stay unbeaten in the tournament. Also Read - IPL 2026 - Who are the early-season orange and purple cap leaders? Check list Batting first, MI posted 195/6, powered by Quinton de Kock's brilliant 112* off 60 balls and a crucial 122-run partnership with Naman Dhir, who scored a quick 50. Arshdeep Singh led PBKS' bowling effort with the Player of the Match-winning figures of 3/22 in four overs. In response, PBKS chased the target in just 16.3 overs, reaching 198/3. Prabhsimran Singh starred with an unbeaten 80 off 39 balls, while skipper Shreyas Iyer contributed a fluent 66 off 35 balls. The duo added a match-defining stand after early setbacks. For MI, Allah Ghazanfar picked up 2/32, but the bowlers were largely ineffective as PBKS dominated the chase. With this victory, PBKS climbed to the top of the table with four wins and a no-result, overtaking defending champions RCB, while MI slipped to ninth place with just one win from five matches. With inputs from agencies

Former India captain Sachin Tendulkar praised Shreyas Iyer’s stunning relay catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya in the PBKS vs MI clash at Wankhede.

'One of the best I’ve seen live': Former India legend hails Shreyas Iyer’s relay catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya

Former India captain Virat Kohli is once again in the spotlight after he reportedly liked a post featuring German influencer LizLaz. The activity quickly drew attention on social media, with fans revisiting his earlier “algorithm” explanation. What seemed like a minor interaction soon turned into a viral moment, as screenshots spread rapidly and sparked a wave of memes.<h2>Who is LizLaz?</h2>LizLaz, also known as Jennifer, is a Germany-based travel vlogger and singer of German-South African origin. She has gained popularity for her culture related content, multilingual abilities and viral creations such as “Samosa Samosa.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-who-are-the-early-season-orange-and-purple-cap-leaders-check-complete-list-1776416899450">IPL 2026 - Who are the early-season orange and purple cap leaders? Check list</a>&nbsp;With a master’s degree in psychology, she produces videos that often showcase her interactions with locals across Indian cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, helping her build a strong fanbase in the country.&nbsp;Her relatable content, ranging from navigating Bengaluru traffic to discussing lifestyle differences between India and Germany on her podcast, has gained widespread attention.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-can-lead-the-team-india-s-two-time-wc-winner-on-shreyas-iyer-s-place-in-t20i-side-1776410846264">'Can lead team': India's Two-time WC winner on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side</a>&nbsp;This buzz also brought back Kohli’s previous clarification regarding similar incidents. When he appeared to like a post by influencer Avneet Kaur, he explained that the interaction may have been unintentionally triggered by Instagram’s algorithm while clearing his feed, stressing that there was no deliberate intent behind it.&nbsp;Following the LizLaz episode, social media users once again referenced this explanation, with many responding humorously rather than critically. Comments and jokes about “algorithm glitches” flooded platforms, turning the situation into lighthearted entertainment instead of controversy.

A few months after Virat Kohli’s ‘like’ on an Avneet Kaur post sparked buzz, a similar episode has surfaced, with the cricketer allegedly liking a photo of German influencer LizLaz.

Former India captain Virat Kohli is once again in the spotlight after he reportedly liked a post featuring German influencer LizLaz. The activity quickly drew attention on social media, with fans revisiting his earlier “algorithm” explanation. What seemed like a minor interaction soon turned into a viral moment, as screenshots spread rapidly and sparked a wave of memes. Who is LizLaz? LizLaz, also known as Jennifer, is a Germany-based travel vlogger and singer of German-South African origin. She has gained popularity for her culture related content, multilingual abilities and viral creations such as “Samosa Samosa.” Also Read - IPL 2026 - Who are the early-season orange and purple cap leaders? Check list With a master’s degree in psychology, she produces videos that often showcase her interactions with locals across Indian cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, helping her build a strong fanbase in the country. Her relatable content, ranging from navigating Bengaluru traffic to discussing lifestyle differences between India and Germany on her podcast, has gained widespread attention. Also Read - 'Can lead team': India's Two-time WC winner on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side This buzz also brought back Kohli’s previous clarification regarding similar incidents. When he appeared to like a post by influencer Avneet Kaur, he explained that the interaction may have been unintentionally triggered by Instagram’s algorithm while clearing his feed, stressing that there was no deliberate intent behind it. Following the LizLaz episode, social media users once again referenced this explanation, with many responding humorously rather than critically. Comments and jokes about “algorithm glitches” flooded platforms, turning the situation into lighthearted entertainment instead of controversy.

A few months after Virat Kohli’s ‘like’ on an Avneet Kaur post sparked buzz, a similar episode has surfaced, with the cricketer allegedly liking a photo of German influencer LizLaz.

Who is LizLaz? German influencer trending after Virat Kohli liked her Instagram post?

IPL 2026 has gone through one-third of the season with 24 matches done and dusted. After these games, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ad SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have emerged as sides with top batters in the orange cap list while Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are the better bowling sides than others. Among the top five batters, RCB and SRH occupy two spots each in top four while RR have two spots in top five in purple cap list with GT on top. As far the points table is concerned, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are on top and have batters creeping up the orange cap leaderboard as well.<h2>Who are the early orange cap leaders in IPL 2026?</h2>Believe it or not, Virat Kohli, the 37-year-old, leads the list ahead of all the big hitters and next gen attackers. Kohli has played all five matches for RCB and scored 228 runs at an average of 57 and a strike rate of 158. He has two fifties with a best of 69 not out in IPL 2026 so far.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-can-lead-the-team-india-s-two-time-wc-winner-on-shreyas-iyer-s-place-in-t20i-side-1776410846264">'Can lead team': India's two-time WC winner on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side</a>Behind Kohli is Heinrich Klaasen from SRH with 224 runs in five matches at an average of nearly 45 and a strike rate of about 143. RCB skipper and Kohli's teammate Rajat Patidar is third on the list with 22 runs in five games at an average of 55.50 and a strike rate of &nbsp;213.46. Next comes Ishan Kishan, SRH stand-in skipper, with 213 runs in five matches at an average of 42.60 and a strike rate of about 190. The fifth batter on the list is Prabhsimran Singh from PBKS with 211 runs in five matches at an average of 70 and a strike rate of 173.<h2>Who are the early purple cap leaders in IPL 2026?</h2>GT's Prasidh Krishna is currently leading the purple cap leaderboard with 10 wickets in four matches with a best of 4/28 and a strike rate of 9.60. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowler Anshul Kamboj, second on the list, also has 10 wickets but in five matches. Kamboj's wickets have at a strike rate of 11.20 and he has a best of 3/35.Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Price Yadav is third on the list with nine wickets in five matches at a strike rate of 12. Next two bowlers are spinner Ravi Bishnoi and pacer Jofra Archer - both from Rajasthan Royals. Bishnoi has nine wickets while Archer has seven wickets, same as Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya from RCB.

RCB's Virat Kohli (228 runs in 5 matches) leads the orange cap list with most runs in IPL 2026 so far while Gujarat Titans bowler Prasidh Krishna, with 10 wickets in 4 matches, leads the purple cap leaderboard. 

IPL 2026 has gone through one-third of the season with 24 matches done and dusted. After these games, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ad SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have emerged as sides with top batters in the orange cap list while Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are the better bowling sides than others. Among the top five batters, RCB and SRH occupy two spots each in top four while RR have two spots in top five in purple cap list with GT on top. As far the points table is concerned, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are on top and have batters creeping up the orange cap leaderboard as well. Who are the early orange cap leaders in IPL 2026? Believe it or not, Virat Kohli, the 37-year-old, leads the list ahead of all the big hitters and next gen attackers. Kohli has played all five matches for RCB and scored 228 runs at an average of 57 and a strike rate of 158. He has two fifties with a best of 69 not out in IPL 2026 so far. Also Read - 'Can lead team': India's two-time WC winner on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side Behind Kohli is Heinrich Klaasen from SRH with 224 runs in five matches at an average of nearly 45 and a strike rate of about 143. RCB skipper and Kohli's teammate Rajat Patidar is third on the list with 22 runs in five games at an average of 55.50 and a strike rate of 213.46. Next comes Ishan Kishan, SRH stand-in skipper, with 213 runs in five matches at an average of 42.60 and a strike rate of about 190. The fifth batter on the list is Prabhsimran Singh from PBKS with 211 runs in five matches at an average of 70 and a strike rate of 173. Who are the early purple cap leaders in IPL 2026? GT's Prasidh Krishna is currently leading the purple cap leaderboard with 10 wickets in four matches with a best of 4/28 and a strike rate of 9.60. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowler Anshul Kamboj, second on the list, also has 10 wickets but in five matches. Kamboj's wickets have at a strike rate of 11.20 and he has a best of 3/35. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Price Yadav is third on the list with nine wickets in five matches at a strike rate of 12. Next two bowlers are spinner Ravi Bishnoi and pacer Jofra Archer - both from Rajasthan Royals. Bishnoi has nine wickets while Archer has seven wickets, same as Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya from RCB.

RCB's Virat Kohli (228 runs in 5 matches) leads the orange cap list with most runs in IPL 2026 so far while Gujarat Titans bowler Prasidh Krishna, with 10 wickets in 4 matches, leads the purple cap leaderboard.&nbsp;

IPL 2026 - Who are the early-season orange and purple cap leaders? Check list

Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 season has been hit by a mix of poor form and injury setbacks to key players. After opening their campaign with an impressive win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-scoring clash, the team has slipped into a four-match losing streak. Their situation worsened when senior batter Rohit Sharma suffered a hamstring injury, forcing him to miss Thursday’s home game against Punjab Kings.&nbsp;Rohit looked disappointed as he watched from the sidelines while MI lost to PBKS by seven wickets, despite putting up a solid 195/6. Although the 38-year-old has begun light training and returned to running, the franchise is taking a cautious approach to his comeback. Addressing the issue, head coach Mahela Jayawardene said the medical team will ultimately decide when Rohit is fit to play.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-punjab-kings-scripts-history-becomes-first-team-against-mi-to-achieve-this-record-1776413387282">IPL 2026: Punjab Kings scripts history, becomes first team against MI to achieve THIS record</a>&nbsp;“He started running yesterday, he batted as well… taking it day to day to see how he feels. He knows his body better than anybody else. It’s nothing serious, but at the same time, we don’t want to push and it’s early season still so the medical staff will take that call," Jayawardene told reporters.&nbsp;The coach also emphasized that the team’s struggles cannot be pinned on a single player and said that, “I don’t think it’s just on Hardik, it’s on every one of us. When we’re not doing well, it’s not an individual, it’s pretty much on me, everyone who’s involved in the management to see how can we be better."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-can-lead-the-team-india-s-two-time-wc-winner-on-shreyas-iyer-s-place-in-t20i-side-1776410846264">'Can lead team': India's Two-time WC winner on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side</a>&nbsp;Jayawardene added that while MI hasn’t been outplayed entirely, their opponents have been more precise and confident. He pointed to Punjab Kings’ strong start, highlighted by Arshdeep Singh’s early breakthroughs in the Powerplay, as a key factor in MI’s defeat.&nbsp;"I know we’re playing good cricket, we’re not taken out completely, but at the same time the other teams are much better, clinical, and obviously the confidence is high as well when they have that kind of start," he added.&nbsp;Mumbai Indians (MI) will next face Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-octane clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday (Apr 20).

Mumbai Indians (MI) will next face Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-octane clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday (Apr 20).

Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 season has been hit by a mix of poor form and injury setbacks to key players. After opening their campaign with an impressive win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-scoring clash, the team has slipped into a four-match losing streak. Their situation worsened when senior batter Rohit Sharma suffered a hamstring injury, forcing him to miss Thursday’s home game against Punjab Kings. Rohit looked disappointed as he watched from the sidelines while MI lost to PBKS by seven wickets, despite putting up a solid 195/6. Although the 38-year-old has begun light training and returned to running, the franchise is taking a cautious approach to his comeback. Addressing the issue, head coach Mahela Jayawardene said the medical team will ultimately decide when Rohit is fit to play. Also Read - IPL 2026: Punjab Kings scripts history, becomes first team against MI to achieve THIS record “He started running yesterday, he batted as well… taking it day to day to see how he feels. He knows his body better than anybody else. It’s nothing serious, but at the same time, we don’t want to push and it’s early season still so the medical staff will take that call," Jayawardene told reporters. The coach also emphasized that the team’s struggles cannot be pinned on a single player and said that, “I don’t think it’s just on Hardik, it’s on every one of us. When we’re not doing well, it’s not an individual, it’s pretty much on me, everyone who’s involved in the management to see how can we be better." Also Read - 'Can lead team': India's Two-time WC winner on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side Jayawardene added that while MI hasn’t been outplayed entirely, their opponents have been more precise and confident. He pointed to Punjab Kings’ strong start, highlighted by Arshdeep Singh’s early breakthroughs in the Powerplay, as a key factor in MI’s defeat. "I know we’re playing good cricket, we’re not taken out completely, but at the same time the other teams are much better, clinical, and obviously the confidence is high as well when they have that kind of start," he added. Mumbai Indians (MI) will next face Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-octane clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday (Apr 20).

Mumbai Indians (MI) will next face Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-octane clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday (Apr 20).

IPL 2026: When will Rohit Sharma rejoin Mumbai Indians?

On Thursday (Apr 16), Prabhsimran Singh smashed 80 off 39 balls, while skipper Shreyas Iyer struck 66 from 35 deliveries, guiding Punjab Kings to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians. Chasing 196, Punjab completed the chase comfortably in just 16.3 overs. This result also marked a milestone for Punjab, as they became the first side to register six IPL wins against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;Out of 11 encounters at the venue, Punjab have now won six, surpassing both Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who each have five wins in 13 matches there.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-can-lead-the-team-india-s-two-time-wc-winner-on-shreyas-iyer-s-place-in-t20i-side-1776410846264">'Can lead Indian team': Two-time WC winner Piyush Chawla on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side</a><h2>Teams to win most IPL matches against MI at Wankhede Stadium</h2><ul><li>Punjab Kings - Matches - 11, Wins - 6, Defeats - 5</li><li>Chennai Super Kings - Matches - 13, Wins - 5, Defeats - 8</li><li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Matches - 13, Wins - 5, Defeats - 8</li><li>Rajasthan Royals - Matches - 9, Wins - 4, Defeats - 5</li><li>Delhi Capitals - Matches - 11, Wins - 3, Defeats - 8</li></ul>Earlier in the match, Iyer opted to field first. Mumbai had a shaky start, losing Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav within the opening three overs, however, Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir steadied the innings with a 122-run stand off 68 balls. De Kock remained unbeaten on 112 from 60 deliveries, while Dhir contributed 50 off 31, helping Mumbai post 195/6.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liv-begins-to-die-players-future-in-limbo-after-saudi-pif-withdraws-funding-beyond-2026-1776403567544">LIV begins to die: Players' future in limbo after Saudi PIF withdraws funding</a>&nbsp;Chasing 196, Priyansh Arya provided early momentum for the team before Iyer and Prabhsimran stitched together a rapid 139-run partnership in just 66 balls, sealing the match with ease.&nbsp;Iyer’s knock also marked his third consecutive half-century in IPL 2026, lifting him to sixth in the run-scorers’ list and promoting Punjab Kings to the top of the points table.

PBKS’s Thursday win made them the first team to register six IPL victories against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium.

On Thursday (Apr 16), Prabhsimran Singh smashed 80 off 39 balls, while skipper Shreyas Iyer struck 66 from 35 deliveries, guiding Punjab Kings to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians. Chasing 196, Punjab completed the chase comfortably in just 16.3 overs. This result also marked a milestone for Punjab, as they became the first side to register six IPL wins against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium. Out of 11 encounters at the venue, Punjab have now won six, surpassing both Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who each have five wins in 13 matches there. Also Read - 'Can lead Indian team': Two-time WC winner Piyush Chawla on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side Teams to win most IPL matches against MI at Wankhede Stadium Punjab Kings - Matches - 11, Wins - 6, Defeats - 5 Chennai Super Kings - Matches - 13, Wins - 5, Defeats - 8 Royal Challengers Bengaluru - Matches - 13, Wins - 5, Defeats - 8 Rajasthan Royals - Matches - 9, Wins - 4, Defeats - 5 Delhi Capitals - Matches - 11, Wins - 3, Defeats - 8 Earlier in the match, Iyer opted to field first. Mumbai had a shaky start, losing Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav within the opening three overs, however, Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir steadied the innings with a 122-run stand off 68 balls. De Kock remained unbeaten on 112 from 60 deliveries, while Dhir contributed 50 off 31, helping Mumbai post 195/6. Also Read - LIV begins to die: Players' future in limbo after Saudi PIF withdraws funding Chasing 196, Priyansh Arya provided early momentum for the team before Iyer and Prabhsimran stitched together a rapid 139-run partnership in just 66 balls, sealing the match with ease. Iyer’s knock also marked his third consecutive half-century in IPL 2026, lifting him to sixth in the run-scorers’ list and promoting Punjab Kings to the top of the points table.

PBKS’s Thursday win made them the first team to register six IPL victories against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings scripts history, becomes first team against MI to achieve THIS record

Shreyas Iyer has changed everything about Punjab Kings (PBKS). One of the eight franchises from the original eight, PBKS has never won the title but came close to it in IPL 2026, losing to RCB in the final. In IPL 2026, PBKS are currently at the top of 10-team table with nine points from four wins and a washout in five matches played. They are the only unbeaten in the IPL 2026 as of now and have won all the four matches while chasing. The last three of four chases, Iyer scored 50, 69 not out, and 66 - leading the side from the front. Does his form warrant a him a place in India's T20I team?<h2>Should Shreyas Iyer be in India's T20I setup?</h2>Iyer has not played a T20I for India since December 2023 and he doesn't play Tests as often as well, leaving him to be the ODI player for Men In Blue in internationals. His T20 numbers in IPL since, however, are staggering. Iyer made the switch from KKR to PBKS before IPL 2025 and below is how he has performed:Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/match-fixing-in-t20-world-cup-2026-icc-s-anti-corruption-unit-investigating-match-involving-canada-1776396349110">Match fixing in T20 WC 2026? ICC's unit investigating match involving Canada</a><ul><li>Iyer (178.14) has third highest strike rate &nbsp;among batters with 500-plus runs since IPL 2025 - only behind Abhishek Sharma (197.9) and PBKS teammate Priyansh Arya (189.45).</li><li>Iyer (53.8) also has third best average since IPL 2025 - only behind Virat Kohli (55.31) and Jos Buttler (54.92).</li><li>Iyer (807 runs) is also fifth-highest run-getter since IPL 2025 behind Kohli (885), Sai Sudharsan (872), Suryakumar Yadav (823), and Shubman Gill (823).</li></ul>Iyer has found it difficult to break into the Indian T20I set-up and rightfully so as the team is back-to-back winners of T20 World Cup (2024 &amp; 2026), showing little room for drastic changes.<h2>Piyush Chawla, India's 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup winner, wants Iyer to lead</h2>Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, TimeOut after PBKS beat MI on Thursday (Apr 16) by 7 wickets, Piyush Chawla opined: "Well, for me, if I'm the selector, he definitely walks in. Because he's one of the better players in that middle order. And he has got that cricketing brain on his shoulder, he can actually lead this Indian squad. If you're looking in future, for me, he walks in definitely."With the next T20 World Cup two years away, scheduled to be held in Australia, former Aussie skipper Aaron Finch also agreed with Chawla on the same show, and said: "The next one [T20 World Cup] is in Australia too, isn't it? Yes, more than two years. That provides different conditions again. So I think you're looking at guys who are good players not just in Indian conditions but all around the world. And particularly with some extra bounce as well. So Shreyas would definitely fall into that category."

Iyer has not played a T20I for India since December 2023 and he doesn't play Tests as often as well, leaving him to be the ODI player for Men In Blue in internationals. His T20 numbers in IPL since, however, are staggering after switching from KKR to PBKS before IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer has changed everything about Punjab Kings (PBKS). One of the eight franchises from the original eight, PBKS has never won the title but came close to it in IPL 2026, losing to RCB in the final. In IPL 2026, PBKS are currently at the top of 10-team table with nine points from four wins and a washout in five matches played. They are the only unbeaten in the IPL 2026 as of now and have won all the four matches while chasing. The last three of four chases, Iyer scored 50, 69 not out, and 66 - leading the side from the front. Does his form warrant a him a place in India's T20I team? Should Shreyas Iyer be in India's T20I setup? Iyer has not played a T20I for India since December 2023 and he doesn't play Tests as often as well, leaving him to be the ODI player for Men In Blue in internationals. His T20 numbers in IPL since, however, are staggering. Iyer made the switch from KKR to PBKS before IPL 2025 and below is how he has performed: Also Read - Match fixing in T20 WC 2026? ICC's unit investigating match involving Canada Iyer (178.14) has third highest strike rate among batters with 500-plus runs since IPL 2025 - only behind Abhishek Sharma (197.9) and PBKS teammate Priyansh Arya (189.45). Iyer (53.8) also has third best average since IPL 2025 - only behind Virat Kohli (55.31) and Jos Buttler (54.92). Iyer (807 runs) is also fifth-highest run-getter since IPL 2025 behind Kohli (885), Sai Sudharsan (872), Suryakumar Yadav (823), and Shubman Gill (823). Iyer has found it difficult to break into the Indian T20I set-up and rightfully so as the team is back-to-back winners of T20 World Cup (2024 & 2026), showing little room for drastic changes. Piyush Chawla, India's 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cup winner, wants Iyer to lead Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, TimeOut after PBKS beat MI on Thursday (Apr 16) by 7 wickets, Piyush Chawla opined: "Well, for me, if I'm the selector, he definitely walks in. Because he's one of the better players in that middle order. And he has got that cricketing brain on his shoulder, he can actually lead this Indian squad. If you're looking in future, for me, he walks in definitely." With the next T20 World Cup two years away, scheduled to be held in Australia, former Aussie skipper Aaron Finch also agreed with Chawla on the same show, and said: "The next one [T20 World Cup] is in Australia too, isn't it? Yes, more than two years. That provides different conditions again. So I think you're looking at guys who are good players not just in Indian conditions but all around the world. And particularly with some extra bounce as well. So Shreyas would definitely fall into that category."

Iyer has not played a T20I for India since December 2023 and he doesn't play Tests as often as well, leaving him to be the ODI player for Men In Blue in internationals. His T20 numbers in IPL since, however, are staggering after switching from KKR to PBKS before IPL 2025

'Can lead Indian team': Two-time WC winner Piyush Chawla on Shreyas Iyer's place in T20I side

The FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held from Jun 11 to Jul 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico seems to be attracting a new controversy every day. If the ongoing tensions between Iran and US were not enough, FIFA has been attracting criticism from US host cities over lack of financial support. The latest trouble comes from New Jersey - one of the host cities in the US - and the issue of cost of train tickets. The stadium, which will host eight World Cup matches, is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey which is adjacent to New York.<h2>What is the whole drama?</h2>New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has called out FIFA for no financial support which may cause the New Jersey Transit to raise train ticket prices to $100 for a round trip from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium. The NJ Transit lists the price as $12.90 for the journey, but the price may rise if FIFA doesn't support. The new pricing of $100 for the same journey was reported by the Athletic earlier this week which also mentioned no discounts for children, seniors or people with disabilities. NJ Transit, however, has told Fox 5 New York that the new price hasn't been finalised yet. Sherrill, on Thursday (Apr 16), also did not clarify on the price raise but blamed FIFA if the hike comes into effect.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-fifa-cancels-thousands-of-hotel-rooms-in-us-host-city-of-philadelphia-1774423117503">Football World Cup 2026 | FIFA cancels 2,000 hotel rooms in US's Philadelphia</a>"You may have seen some recent headlines about transportation costs for World Cup games in New Jersey," she wrote in a social media post."Our administration inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup. Zero. That leaves New Jersey Transit with a $48m to safely get 40,000 fans to and from every game. At the same time, FIFA is making $11bn off of this World Cup, and charging fans up to $10,000 for a single ticket for the final. I won’t stick New Jersey commuters for that tab for years to come, that’s not fair. So here’s the bottom line: FIFA should pay for the rides, but if they don’t I’m not going to let New Jersey commuters get taken for one," the post added.<h2>FIFA pushes back on Sherrill's comments</h2>"We are quite surprised by the NJ Governor’s approach today on fan transportation. The original FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches. Recognizing the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 FIFA adjusted the Host Agreement requirements across all host cities as follows: All Match Ticket holders and accredited individuals shall be able to access transport (public or additionally planned transport) at cost to allow travel to Stadiums on match days,” the apex soccer body said in a statement.

New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has called out FIFA for no financial support which may cause the New Jersey Transit to raise train ticket prices to $100 for a round trip from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium - venue of the final.

The FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held from Jun 11 to Jul 19 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico seems to be attracting a new controversy every day. If the ongoing tensions between Iran and US were not enough, FIFA has been attracting criticism from US host cities over lack of financial support. The latest trouble comes from New Jersey - one of the host cities in the US - and the issue of cost of train tickets. The stadium, which will host eight World Cup matches, is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey which is adjacent to New York. What is the whole drama? New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has called out FIFA for no financial support which may cause the New Jersey Transit to raise train ticket prices to $100 for a round trip from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium. The NJ Transit lists the price as $12.90 for the journey, but the price may rise if FIFA doesn't support. The new pricing of $100 for the same journey was reported by the Athletic earlier this week which also mentioned no discounts for children, seniors or people with disabilities. NJ Transit, however, has told Fox 5 New York that the new price hasn't been finalised yet. Sherrill, on Thursday (Apr 16), also did not clarify on the price raise but blamed FIFA if the hike comes into effect. Also Read - Football World Cup 2026 | FIFA cancels 2,000 hotel rooms in US's Philadelphia "You may have seen some recent headlines about transportation costs for World Cup games in New Jersey," she wrote in a social media post. "Our administration inherited an agreement where FIFA is providing $0 for transportation to the World Cup. Zero. That leaves New Jersey Transit with a $48m to safely get 40,000 fans to and from every game. At the same time, FIFA is making $11bn off of this World Cup, and charging fans up to $10,000 for a single ticket for the final. I won’t stick New Jersey commuters for that tab for years to come, that’s not fair. So here’s the bottom line: FIFA should pay for the rides, but if they don’t I’m not going to let New Jersey commuters get taken for one," the post added. FIFA pushes back on Sherrill's comments "We are quite surprised by the NJ Governor’s approach today on fan transportation. The original FIFA World Cup 2026 Host City Agreements signed in 2018 required free transportation for fans to all matches. Recognizing the financial strain this placed on the host cities, back in 2023 FIFA adjusted the Host Agreement requirements across all host cities as follows: All Match Ticket holders and accredited individuals shall be able to access transport (public or additionally planned transport) at cost to allow travel to Stadiums on match days,” the apex soccer body said in a statement.

New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has called out FIFA for no financial support which may cause the New Jersey Transit to raise train ticket prices to $100 for a round trip from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium - venue of the final.

Football World Cup 2026 | 'Not fair': US host city governor hits out at FIFA for lack of financial support

As Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has pulled its support from the LIV Golf beyond 2026, the future of the players is now in limbo. Most of the players had left PGA Tour - the powerhouse of golf - to be in Saudi's rebel tour which now is facing uncertain future. Started in 2021, Saudi PIF has spent nearly $5 billion on LIV and now seems to say enough. The decision was taken after the LIV executives met Wednesday (Apr 8) last week in New York during the Master week. Without the PIF backing, LIV will definitely find it hard to continue with each event carrying a purse of $30 million.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-iran-has-to-come-says-fifa-chief-gianni-infantino-about-its-participation-1776323752750">Football WC 2026 | 'Iran has to come,' says FIFA chief about its participation</a><h2>Why PIF is withdrawing support for LIV?</h2>Started as Saudi's ambitious plan to disrupt the sports world, LIV saw many top players like Bryson DeChambeau, John Rahm, Brooks Koepka and others. The reason for PIF withdrawing the backing could have stemmed from ongoing trouble in West Asia which has seen the US and Iran engaging in hostilities. In response to the US's aggression, Iran launched attacked on various US bases in the region including Saudi Arabia. Saudi may be also be looking at investments in sports with potential of some return rather than just funding the sports blindly.<h2>What about the players involved with LIV?</h2>The latest development has left the future of players involved in limbo. LIV CEO Scott O'Neil's e-mail in the aftermath also did little to calm the nerves as it didn't mention 2027.'While the media landscape is often filled with speculation, our reality is defined by the work we do on the grass. We are heading into the heart of our 2026 schedule with the full energy of an organisation that is bigger, louder and more influential than ever before," read a part of the e-mail as reported by the Guardian.As for the players, Koepka has returned to PGA with Patrick Reed expected to complete the journey soon. The path back does not seem smooth for DeChambeau and Rahm who now have lost bargaining chips with the rebel tour's future uncertain. The same goes for Phil Mickelson who has not been on good terms with PGA when her joined LIV.As a result of LIV fallout, DP World Tour, earlier called European Tour, could be the biggest gainer as it has showed interest since long back to be associated with the LIV players.

Started in 2021, Saudi PIF has spent nearly $5 billion on LIV and now seems to say enough. The decision to withdraw funding was taken Wednesday (Apr 8) last week in New York during the Master week. Without the PIF backing, LIV will definitely find it hard to continue with each event carrying a purse of $30 million.

As Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has pulled its support from the LIV Golf beyond 2026, the future of the players is now in limbo. Most of the players had left PGA Tour - the powerhouse of golf - to be in Saudi's rebel tour which now is facing uncertain future. Started in 2021, Saudi PIF has spent nearly $5 billion on LIV and now seems to say enough. The decision was taken after the LIV executives met Wednesday (Apr 8) last week in New York during the Master week. Without the PIF backing, LIV will definitely find it hard to continue with each event carrying a purse of $30 million. Also Read - Football WC 2026 | 'Iran has to come,' says FIFA chief about its participation Why PIF is withdrawing support for LIV? Started as Saudi's ambitious plan to disrupt the sports world, LIV saw many top players like Bryson DeChambeau, John Rahm, Brooks Koepka and others. The reason for PIF withdrawing the backing could have stemmed from ongoing trouble in West Asia which has seen the US and Iran engaging in hostilities. In response to the US's aggression, Iran launched attacked on various US bases in the region including Saudi Arabia. Saudi may be also be looking at investments in sports with potential of some return rather than just funding the sports blindly. What about the players involved with LIV? The latest development has left the future of players involved in limbo. LIV CEO Scott O'Neil's e-mail in the aftermath also did little to calm the nerves as it didn't mention 2027. 'While the media landscape is often filled with speculation, our reality is defined by the work we do on the grass. We are heading into the heart of our 2026 schedule with the full energy of an organisation that is bigger, louder and more influential than ever before," read a part of the e-mail as reported by the Guardian. As for the players, Koepka has returned to PGA with Patrick Reed expected to complete the journey soon. The path back does not seem smooth for DeChambeau and Rahm who now have lost bargaining chips with the rebel tour's future uncertain. The same goes for Phil Mickelson who has not been on good terms with PGA when her joined LIV. As a result of LIV fallout, DP World Tour, earlier called European Tour, could be the biggest gainer as it has showed interest since long back to be associated with the LIV players.

Started in 2021, Saudi PIF has spent nearly $5 billion on LIV and now seems to say enough. The decision to withdraw funding was taken Wednesday (Apr 8) last week in New York during the Master week. Without the PIF backing, LIV will definitely find it hard to continue with each event carrying a purse of $30 million.

LIV begins to die: Players' future in limbo after Saudi PIF withdraws funding beyond 2026

In a shocking development, International Cricket Council's (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating one of the matches at he recently played 2026 T20 World Cup involving Canada team for alleged match-fixing. The ACU is also probing corruption allegations in Cricket Canada. This comes after a documentary aired by public broadcaster CBC on Friday (Apr 10). The 43-minute film, produced by the fifth estate, makes multiple accusations against Cricket Canada and governance, in the the documentary titled 'Corruption, Crime and Cricket.'<h2>Was there match-fixing in T20 World Cup 2026?</h2>According to the documentary, the T20 World Cup 2026 game involving Canada, which is being probed for corruption was against New Zealand in the group stage. The focus is on the fifth over of New Zealand chase bowled by Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa. He was appointed the captain three weeks prior to the tournament.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-we-ve-identified-areas-says-lungi-ngidi-as-dc-look-to-recover-from-consecutive-defeats-1776338993493">IPL 2026: DC focus on bounce-back after consecutive defeats: Lungi Ngidi</a>Canada started the innings with two pacers, Jaskaran Singh and Dilon Heyliger, who went for 15 and 14 runs, respectively. Spinner Saad bin Zafar came on to bowl the next over and took a wicket so did Heyliger in the next over. Bajwa then came on to bowl the fifth over, started with a no-ball and a wide, before ending up giving 15 runs in the over.As for the match, New Zealand did not lose any more wickets after the first two, and chased down 174-run target in 15.1 overs with 8 wickets in hand.<h2>What does ICC say about this?</h2>Making a statement to ESPNCricinfo, Andrew Ephgrave, interim General Manager of the ICC's Integrity Unit, said: "The ACU is aware of the programme broadcast by CBC. Consistent with its established operating procedures, the ACU is not in a position to comment on the substance of any allegations contained within it."Governance matters in relation to ICC Members are considered by the ICC, where they fall under its jurisdiction, in accordance with the ICC's standard constitutional processes."The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit operates across three core functions: intelligence, prevention and education, and investigation. These functions operate concurrently and are applied wherever there is a credible basis to believe the integrity of the sport may be at risk."

According to a CBC documentary, the T20 World Cup 2026 game involving Canada, which is being probed for corruption was against New Zealand in the group stage. The focus is on the fifth over of New Zealand chase bowled by Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa.

In a shocking development, International Cricket Council's (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating one of the matches at he recently played 2026 T20 World Cup involving Canada team for alleged match-fixing. The ACU is also probing corruption allegations in Cricket Canada. This comes after a documentary aired by public broadcaster CBC on Friday (Apr 10). The 43-minute film, produced by the fifth estate, makes multiple accusations against Cricket Canada and governance, in the the documentary titled 'Corruption, Crime and Cricket.' Was there match-fixing in T20 World Cup 2026? According to the documentary, the T20 World Cup 2026 game involving Canada, which is being probed for corruption was against New Zealand in the group stage. The focus is on the fifth over of New Zealand chase bowled by Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa. He was appointed the captain three weeks prior to the tournament. Also Read - IPL 2026: DC focus on bounce-back after consecutive defeats: Lungi Ngidi Canada started the innings with two pacers, Jaskaran Singh and Dilon Heyliger, who went for 15 and 14 runs, respectively. Spinner Saad bin Zafar came on to bowl the next over and took a wicket so did Heyliger in the next over. Bajwa then came on to bowl the fifth over, started with a no-ball and a wide, before ending up giving 15 runs in the over. As for the match, New Zealand did not lose any more wickets after the first two, and chased down 174-run target in 15.1 overs with 8 wickets in hand. What does ICC say about this? Making a statement to ESPNCricinfo, Andrew Ephgrave, interim General Manager of the ICC's Integrity Unit, said: "The ACU is aware of the programme broadcast by CBC. Consistent with its established operating procedures, the ACU is not in a position to comment on the substance of any allegations contained within it. "Governance matters in relation to ICC Members are considered by the ICC, where they fall under its jurisdiction, in accordance with the ICC's standard constitutional processes. "The ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit operates across three core functions: intelligence, prevention and education, and investigation. These functions operate concurrently and are applied wherever there is a credible basis to believe the integrity of the sport may be at risk."

According to a CBC documentary, the T20 World Cup 2026 game involving Canada, which is being probed for corruption was against New Zealand in the group stage. The focus is on the fifth over of New Zealand chase bowled by Canada skipper Dilpreet Bajwa.

Match fixing in T20 World Cup 2026? ICC's anti-corruption unit investigating match involving Canada

Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday (Apr 16) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. PBKS wont the match by seven wickets while chasing a decent 195 and Shreyas Iyer-led side is now the table topper with nine points from four wins and one no result in five matches. Mumbai, on the other hand, are still searching for their second win after winning their first game of the season. MI are languishing at the second-bottom place of the 10-team table with just two points from one win and four losses in five games played.<h2>Punjab showcase chasing prowess once again</h2>Punjab has won all the four matches this season while chasing and have never been asked to bat first. PBKS started the season with 3-wicket vs Gujarat Titans (Mar 31) then beat Chennai Super Kings (CKS) by 5 wickets (Apr 3) before the washed out match against Kolkata Knight Riders. In the next two games, PBKS first beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 6 wickets (Apr 11) before beating MI by 7 wickets.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-we-ve-identified-areas-says-lungi-ngidi-as-dc-look-to-recover-from-consecutive-defeats-1776338993493">IPL 2026: DC focus on bounce-back after consecutive defeats: Lungi Ngidi</a>Against MI, PBKS lost Priyansh Arya (15) and Cooper Connolly (17) inside powerplay for less than 50 runs. Prabhsimran Singh (80 not out off 39) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (66 off 35) then added 139 runs for the third wicket to take the game away from MI. PBKS eventually reached the target in 16.3 overs with Marcus Stoinis (10 not out off 5) hitting the winning runs.<h2>MI batting fails again</h2>MI batters could not find their rhythm once more as the side lost Ryan Rickelton (2) and Suryakumar Yada (0) in the third over with just 12 runs on the board. Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir (50 off 31) added 112 runs for the third wicket but that was the last significant partnership in MI's innings. After Dhir was dismissed, no other batter could help de Kock take the innings further as he scored a brilliant 112 not out off 60 balls. In contrast to de Kock, rest of the team managed only 83 runs in 60 balls.

Punjab has won all the four matches this season while chasing and have never been asked to bat first. PBKS started the season with 3-wicket vs Gujarat Titans (Mar 31) then beat CSK by 5 wickets (Apr 3) before the washed out match vs KKR. In the next two games, PBKS first beat SRH by 6 wickets (Apr 11) before beating MI by 7 wickets.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday (Apr 16) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. PBKS wont the match by seven wickets while chasing a decent 195 and Shreyas Iyer-led side is now the table topper with nine points from four wins and one no result in five matches. Mumbai, on the other hand, are still searching for their second win after winning their first game of the season. MI are languishing at the second-bottom place of the 10-team table with just two points from one win and four losses in five games played. Punjab showcase chasing prowess once again Punjab has won all the four matches this season while chasing and have never been asked to bat first. PBKS started the season with 3-wicket vs Gujarat Titans (Mar 31) then beat Chennai Super Kings (CKS) by 5 wickets (Apr 3) before the washed out match against Kolkata Knight Riders. In the next two games, PBKS first beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 6 wickets (Apr 11) before beating MI by 7 wickets. Also Read - IPL 2026: DC focus on bounce-back after consecutive defeats: Lungi Ngidi Against MI, PBKS lost Priyansh Arya (15) and Cooper Connolly (17) inside powerplay for less than 50 runs. Prabhsimran Singh (80 not out off 39) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (66 off 35) then added 139 runs for the third wicket to take the game away from MI. PBKS eventually reached the target in 16.3 overs with Marcus Stoinis (10 not out off 5) hitting the winning runs. MI batting fails again MI batters could not find their rhythm once more as the side lost Ryan Rickelton (2) and Suryakumar Yada (0) in the third over with just 12 runs on the board. Quinton de Kock and Naman Dhir (50 off 31) added 112 runs for the third wicket but that was the last significant partnership in MI's innings. After Dhir was dismissed, no other batter could help de Kock take the innings further as he scored a brilliant 112 not out off 60 balls. In contrast to de Kock, rest of the team managed only 83 runs in 60 balls.

Punjab has won all the four matches this season while chasing and have never been asked to bat first. PBKS started the season with 3-wicket vs Gujarat Titans (Mar 31) then beat CSK by 5 wickets (Apr 3) before the washed out match vs KKR. In the next two games, PBKS first beat SRH by 6 wickets (Apr 11) before beating MI by 7 wickets.

De Kock 112 or Prabhsimran 80 - Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians? check result

Title-chasing Manchester City face leaders Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the Premier League on Sunday. Troubled Chelsea desperately need a win against Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification, while Liverpool are also in search of a morale boost in the Merseyside derby. Have a look at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:<h2>Arsenal must improve in 'defining' moment</h2>Declan Rice doesn't care what the critics say about Arsenal's untimely loss of form, but the midfielder is well aware they must improve to win their "title-defining" clash with Manchester City.Mikel Arteta's side travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as they target a first English title since 2004.Arsenal have spluttered in recent weeks, losing the League Cup final against City, suffering a shock FA Cup quarter-final defeat against second tier Southampton and crashing to a damaging loss against Bournemouth in the top-flight.Even Arsenal's progress to the Champions League semi-finals came with an asterisk after they laboured to a nervy goalless draw that secured a 1-0 aggregate victory against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday.The Gunners have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions, while City are approaching top gear, having beaten Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea in their last three games."There's no beating around the bush. We have to perform better than we did against Bournemouth and probably Sporting as well," Rice said."Recently, we have made too many errors. The Etihad is the ultimate test but it's why we play this game. So, bring it on."It's beautiful. I can't wait. When you're a kid, you're watching the Premier League, you see these big matches, these title-defining moments and it comes down to if you're going to be ready and how much do you want it?"<h2> Chelsea Man Utd</h2>Rocked by a miserable run of just one win in their last seven league games, Chelsea are on the brink of falling out of the battle for Champions League places.Liam Rosenior's sixth-placed side have no margin for error in Saturday's game against third-placed Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.They are seven points behind United, who lost to Leeds in their last match, and four adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool with six games to play.A defeat against United would put Chelsea's Champions League hopes in grave danger, increasing the pressure on boss Liam Rosenior after his team were booed off following last weekend's 3-0 loss to Manchester City.Blues midfielder Andrey Santos insisted the players are determined to turn the tide."We understand the fans are frustrated," he said. "We are frustrated too. When you talk about Chelsea, you talk about winning games, which we're not doing."It's a difficult moment but we have to work hard and keep going. Of course we believe we can finish in a Champions League place."<h2>Wounded Liverpool face Everton test</h2>Unceremoniously dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, Liverpool aim to make amends in their first appearance at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday.Arne Slot's side lost 4-0 on aggregate to PSG, turning the heat up on the Liverpool boss.Slot suffered another blow this week when France striker Hugo Ekitike was ruled out for the rest of the season with an Achilles injury.But Reds midfielder Ryan Gravenberch knows beating Everton in the first Merseyside derby at their plush new arena would lift Liverpool's anxious fans and, more importantly, strengthen their bid to qualify for the Champions League."We have to pick ourselves up as Sunday is waiting," he said."We just want to play in the Champions League next year. We have to give it our all."<h2> Fixtures:</h2>Saturday (1400 GMT unless stated)Brentford v Fulham (1130), Leeds v Wolves, Newcastle v Bournemouth, Tottenham v Brighton (1630), Chelsea v Manchester United (1900) Sunday (1300 GMT unless stated)Aston Villa v Sunderland, Everton v Liverpool, Nottingham Forest v Burnley, Manchester City v Arsenal (1530) MondayCrystal Palace v West Ham (1900)

Apart from Man City vs Arsenal, troubled Chelsea desperately need a win against Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification, while Liverpool are also in search of a morale boost in the Merseyside derby.

Title-chasing Manchester City face leaders Arsenal in a seismic showdown at the top of the Premier League on Sunday. Troubled Chelsea desperately need a win against Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification, while Liverpool are also in search of a morale boost in the Merseyside derby. Have a look at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action: Arsenal must improve in 'defining' moment Declan Rice doesn't care what the critics say about Arsenal's untimely loss of form, but the midfielder is well aware they must improve to win their "title-defining" clash with Manchester City. Mikel Arteta's side travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as they target a first English title since 2004. Arsenal have spluttered in recent weeks, losing the League Cup final against City, suffering a shock FA Cup quarter-final defeat against second tier Southampton and crashing to a damaging loss against Bournemouth in the top-flight. Even Arsenal's progress to the Champions League semi-finals came with an asterisk after they laboured to a nervy goalless draw that secured a 1-0 aggregate victory against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. The Gunners have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions, while City are approaching top gear, having beaten Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea in their last three games. "There's no beating around the bush. We have to perform better than we did against Bournemouth and probably Sporting as well," Rice said. "Recently, we have made too many errors. The Etihad is the ultimate test but it's why we play this game. So, bring it on. "It's beautiful. I can't wait. When you're a kid, you're watching the Premier League, you see these big matches, these title-defining moments and it comes down to if you're going to be ready and how much do you want it?" Chelsea Man Utd Rocked by a miserable run of just one win in their last seven league games, Chelsea are on the brink of falling out of the battle for Champions League places. Liam Rosenior's sixth-placed side have no margin for error in Saturday's game against third-placed Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. They are seven points behind United, who lost to Leeds in their last match, and four adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool with six games to play. A defeat against United would put Chelsea's Champions League hopes in grave danger, increasing the pressure on boss Liam Rosenior after his team were booed off following last weekend's 3-0 loss to Manchester City. Blues midfielder Andrey Santos insisted the players are determined to turn the tide. "We understand the fans are frustrated," he said. "We are frustrated too. When you talk about Chelsea, you talk about winning games, which we're not doing. "It's a difficult moment but we have to work hard and keep going. Of course we believe we can finish in a Champions League place." Wounded Liverpool face Everton test Unceremoniously dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, Liverpool aim to make amends in their first appearance at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday. Arne Slot's side lost 4-0 on aggregate to PSG, turning the heat up on the Liverpool boss. Slot suffered another blow this week when France striker Hugo Ekitike was ruled out for the rest of the season with an Achilles injury. But Reds midfielder Ryan Gravenberch knows beating Everton in the first Merseyside derby at their plush new arena would lift Liverpool's anxious fans and, more importantly, strengthen their bid to qualify for the Champions League. "We have to pick ourselves up as Sunday is waiting," he said. "We just want to play in the Champions League next year. We have to give it our all." Fixtures: Saturday (1400 GMT unless stated) Brentford v Fulham (1130), Leeds v Wolves, Newcastle v Bournemouth, Tottenham v Brighton (1630), Chelsea v Manchester United (1900) Sunday (1300 GMT unless stated) Aston Villa v Sunderland, Everton v Liverpool, Nottingham Forest v Burnley, Manchester City v Arsenal (1530) Monday Crystal Palace v West Ham (1900)

Apart from Man City vs Arsenal, troubled Chelsea desperately need a win against Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification, while Liverpool are also in search of a morale boost in the Merseyside derby.

Premier League: Arsenal face Man City in top-of-table showdown as title race tightens

Lionel Messi continues to strengthen his love affair with his former club FC Barcelona, after recently purchasing Spanish fifth-tier team Cornella, reinforcing his ties with the club and commitment to the development of sport and local talent in Catalonia. Messi, however, is active in the Major League Soccer in the US, representing Inter Miami and expected to play a key role in Argentina’s title defence later this year.&nbsp;"This move reinforces Messi's close ties to Barcelona and his commitment to the development of sport and local talent in Catalonia," the club said in a statement confirming the former Barcelona star's acquisition.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bernardo-silva-confirms-manchester-city-exit-after-9-years-15-trophies-6-premier-league-titles-city-vs-arsenal-pep-guardiola-1776344976047">Bernardo Silva confirms Manchester City exit after 9 years and 15 trophies</a> &nbsp;Several top players have come through the ranks at Cornella, based in the Barcelona suburbs, including Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and Messi's former Barca teammate Jordi Alba. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Cornella has suffered back-to-back relegations in the past two seasons. &nbsp;"Leo Messi's arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter in the club's history, aimed at driving both sporting and institutional growth, strengthening its foundations, and continuing to invest in talent," Cornella added. "The project is guided by a long-term vision and a strategic plan that combines ambition, sustainability, and a strong connection to its local roots."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 ¡La noticia del siglo! Leo Messi, nuevo propietario de la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UECornell%C3%A0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UECornellà</a> 🙌 Toda la info: <a href="https://t.co/2i0mepK83a">https://t.co/2i0mepK83a</a> <a href="https://t.co/6wNKbstpR0">pic.twitter.com/6wNKbstpR0</a>&mdash; UE Cornellà 💚 (@ue_cornella) <a href="https://twitter.com/ue_cornella/status/2044800740820922470?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Messi came through Barcelona's academy before spending 17 seasons in the Catalan giants' first team, becoming their all-time leading scorer with 672 goals.&nbsp; &nbsp;The 38-year-old has previously said he would return to live in Catalonia after he retires from football. Messi is set to play in his sixth World Cup when Argentina start their title defence in the USA, Mexico and Canada against Algeria in Kansas on June 16. &nbsp;On the other hand, Messi's great rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, bought a 25-per-cent stake in another Spanish club, second-tier Almeria, two months ago.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Lionel Messi returns to his Catalan roots by acquiring Spanish fifth-tier club UE Cornellà. As the Inter Miami star prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he signals a long-term commitment to local talent in Barcelona.

Lionel Messi continues to strengthen his love affair with his former club FC Barcelona, after recently purchasing Spanish fifth-tier team Cornella, reinforcing his ties with the club and commitment to the development of sport and local talent in Catalonia. Messi, however, is active in the Major League Soccer in the US, representing Inter Miami and expected to play a key role in Argentina’s title defence later this year. "This move reinforces Messi's close ties to Barcelona and his commitment to the development of sport and local talent in Catalonia," the club said in a statement confirming the former Barcelona star's acquisition. Also read | Bernardo Silva confirms Manchester City exit after 9 years and 15 trophies Several top players have come through the ranks at Cornella, based in the Barcelona suburbs, including Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya and Messi's former Barca teammate Jordi Alba. Meanwhile, Cornella has suffered back-to-back relegations in the past two seasons. "Leo Messi's arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter in the club's history, aimed at driving both sporting and institutional growth, strengthening its foundations, and continuing to invest in talent," Cornella added. "The project is guided by a long-term vision and a strategic plan that combines ambition, sustainability, and a strong connection to its local roots."

Lionel Messi returns to his Catalan roots by acquiring Spanish fifth-tier club UE Cornellà. As the Inter Miami star prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he signals a long-term commitment to local talent in Barcelona.

‘Roots in Barcelona’: Lionel Messi buys Spanish fifth-tier club Cornella

From Punjab Kings to Chennai Super Kings here is a look at five teams with most wins vs Mumbai Indians in IPL history. The list also features big names like Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals.

From Punjab Kings to Chennai Super Kings here is a look at five teams with most wins vs Mumbai Indians in IPL history. The list also features big names like Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals.

From Punjab Kings to Chennai Super Kings, 5 teams with most wins vs Mumbai Indians in IPL history

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has signalled a selection overhaul after his team suffered a crushing seven-wicket loss to table-toppers Punjab Kings in their just-concluded IPL 2026 home game on Thursday (Apr 16). Despite scoring 195, courtesy of Quinton de Kock’s brilliant hundred in the first innings, MI failed to defend it, with PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh punishing them with an unbeaten 80 off just 39 balls. However, the real hero for the visitors was their captain, Shreyas Iyer, who not only pulled off perhaps the catch of the summer, but also slammed a match-winning 66 in a mere 35 balls to see his team home.&nbsp;Speechless after a horror defeat, Mumbai’s fourth straight thus far in this season, Pandya at the post-match presser said, “To be honest, I don't have much to say. We need to go back and see where we're lacking - if it's individuals, groups or planning and work it out.”&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-shreyas-iyer-s-punjab-sweep-past-mumbai-in-another-dominant-win-hosts-lose-fourth-consecutive-contest-1776360246677">IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer's Punjab sweep past Mumbai in another dominant win, hosts lose fourth consecutive contest</a> &nbsp;Punjab won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they were sure would reap rewards. De Kock’s return to the MI did help the hosts, as they banked on his heroics to register a fighting total. However, with dew bound to make its presence felt, their final score felt at least 20 shy, something MI batter Naman Dhir also admitted during the mid-break. &nbsp;Punjab, oozing with confidence, started superbly, with two openers going about their business from the word go. However, two wickets inside the Powerplay brought the skipper to the crease, and the rest remains applaudable. Alongside Prabhsimran, who kept the scoring rate ticking, Iyer led from the front and smashed bowlers, including ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, for fun.&nbsp; &nbsp;The pair added a mighty 139 for the third wicket, and with that, almost sealed the game before Dhir pulled off a stunner to get rid of the Punjab captain. Marcus Stoinis and Prabhsimran then completed the formality, inflicting a seven-wicket defeat on the Mumbai Indians to go on top of the points table with nine points from five contested matches.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Credit to PBKS, ball started reversing. Dew came in the second innings, but they beat us. They bowled and fielded better. We need to see if we need to make difficult calls or see if we continue and turn things around. Ownership has to be taken,” Pandya continued.

Hardik Pandya hints at a major Mumbai Indians shake-up after a crushing loss to Punjab Kings. Despite a de Kock ton, Shreyas Iyer's heroics and Prabhsimran's blitz left MI winless in 4 games. Read the full post-match analysis.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has signalled a selection overhaul after his team suffered a crushing seven-wicket loss to table-toppers Punjab Kings in their just-concluded IPL 2026 home game on Thursday (Apr 16). Despite scoring 195, courtesy of Quinton de Kock’s brilliant hundred in the first innings, MI failed to defend it, with PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh punishing them with an unbeaten 80 off just 39 balls. However, the real hero for the visitors was their captain, Shreyas Iyer, who not only pulled off perhaps the catch of the summer, but also slammed a match-winning 66 in a mere 35 balls to see his team home. Speechless after a horror defeat, Mumbai’s fourth straight thus far in this season, Pandya at the post-match presser said, “To be honest, I don't have much to say. We need to go back and see where we're lacking - if it's individuals, groups or planning and work it out.” Also read | IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer's Punjab sweep past Mumbai in another dominant win, hosts lose fourth consecutive contest Punjab won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they were sure would reap rewards. De Kock’s return to the MI did help the hosts, as they banked on his heroics to register a fighting total. However, with dew bound to make its presence felt, their final score felt at least 20 shy, something MI batter Naman Dhir also admitted during the mid-break. Punjab, oozing with confidence, started superbly, with two openers going about their business from the word go. However, two wickets inside the Powerplay brought the skipper to the crease, and the rest remains applaudable. Alongside Prabhsimran, who kept the scoring rate ticking, Iyer led from the front and smashed bowlers, including ace quick Jasprit Bumrah, for fun. The pair added a mighty 139 for the third wicket, and with that, almost sealed the game before Dhir pulled off a stunner to get rid of the Punjab captain. Marcus Stoinis and Prabhsimran then completed the formality, inflicting a seven-wicket defeat on the Mumbai Indians to go on top of the points table with nine points from five contested matches. “Credit to PBKS, ball started reversing. Dew came in the second innings, but they beat us. They bowled and fielded better. We need to see if we need to make difficult calls or see if we continue and turn things around. Ownership has to be taken,” Pandya continued.

Hardik Pandya hints at a major Mumbai Indians shake-up after a crushing loss to Punjab Kings. Despite a de Kock ton, Shreyas Iyer's heroics and Prabhsimran's blitz left MI winless in 4 games. Read the full post-match analysis.

‘Time for difficult calls,’ Mumbai Indians captain Pandya signals overhaul after crushing loss to Punjab

From Quinton de Kock to Chris Gayle here are five 5 batters with most hundreds in T20 cricket. The list also features the likes of Babar Azam, Virat Kohli and David Warner after De Kock scored his ninth hundred on Thursday. 

From Quinton de Kock to Chris Gayle here are five 5 batters with most hundreds in T20 cricket. The list also features the likes of Babar Azam, Virat Kohli and David Warner after De Kock scored his ninth hundred on Thursday.&nbsp;

From Quinton de Kock to Chris Gayle, 5 batters with most hundreds in T20 cricket

Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (April 16) continued their unbeaten start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as they defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Prabhsimran Singh (unbeaten 80) and Shreyas Iyer (66) helped PBKS inflict a fourth straight defeat on MI as the duo overshadowed Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 112. The win means PBKS are now top of the IPL 2026 standings with four wins in five matches and are the only undefeated team in the league.<h2>PBKS go top of IPL 2026 standings</h2>Prabhsimran and fellow opener Priyansh Arya took 21 off the first over of the chase from Deepak Chahar before Afghanistan's Allah Ghazanfar dismissed Arya and Cooper Connolly in quick succession. But Prabhsimran, put down at short third-man by Jasprit Bumrah when he was on 11, thwarted those designs with a typically counter-punching second successive half-century. Prabhsimran's blistering unbeaten 39-ball 80 contained 11 fours and two sixes.&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;Alongside him, Shreyas continued his excellent start to the tournament with a third straight fifty. Worryingly for Mumbai, who slumped to their fourth consecutive loss, Bumrah went wicketless for the fifth match in a row, conceding 41 runs in his four overs.&nbsp;With their pace spearhead rendered ineffective, Mumbai were pummelled by Prabhsimran and Shreyas, who added 139 in only 67 deliveries before the latter fell against the run of play, smartly caught by Naman running in from deep mid-wicket and diving forward. Marcus Stoinis then came to the crease and, with his unbeaten 10 off five deliveries, helped Punjab over the line as they remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL.&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><h2>What happened in MI innings?</h2>De Kock marked his return to the Mumbai team for the first time since 2021 by becoming the first overseas batter to record hundreds for three different sides as the home team posted 195-6 at the Wankhede Stadium. De Kock only got a look-in because Rohit Sharma was ruled out with a hamstring injury.&nbsp;Alongside Naman Dhir, the left-handed opener put on 122 for the third wicket, Dhir making the most of being dropped by Yuzvendra Chahal on 10 to go on to post 50. De Kock, who drove his first ball from compatriot Marco Jansen over cover for six and carried his bat, remained unbeaten on 112 off 60 balls, including eight fours and seven sixes.&nbsp;With Mumbai on course to top 200, Punjab fought back at the death through pacers Arshdeep Singh, who took three wickets, and Jansen, and a spectacular catch facilitated by the brilliance of Shreyas and completed by Xavier Bartlett to account for Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya.

Prabhsimran Singh (unbeaten 80) and Shreyas Iyer (66) helped PBKS inflict a fourth straight defeat on MI as the duo overshadowed Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 112. The win means PBKS are now top of the IPL 2026 standings with four wins in 5 matches and are the only undefeated team in the league.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday (April 16) continued their unbeaten start to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) as they defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Prabhsimran Singh (unbeaten 80) and Shreyas Iyer (66) helped PBKS inflict a fourth straight defeat on MI as the duo overshadowed Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 112. The win means PBKS are now top of the IPL 2026 standings with four wins in five matches and are the only undefeated team in the league. PBKS go top of IPL 2026 standings Prabhsimran and fellow opener Priyansh Arya took 21 off the first over of the chase from Deepak Chahar before Afghanistan's Allah Ghazanfar dismissed Arya and Cooper Connolly in quick succession. But Prabhsimran, put down at short third-man by Jasprit Bumrah when he was on 11, thwarted those designs with a typically counter-punching second successive half-century. Prabhsimran's blistering unbeaten 39-ball 80 contained 11 fours and two sixes. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Alongside him, Shreyas continued his excellent start to the tournament with a third straight fifty. Worryingly for Mumbai, who slumped to their fourth consecutive loss, Bumrah went wicketless for the fifth match in a row, conceding 41 runs in his four overs. With their pace spearhead rendered ineffective, Mumbai were pummelled by Prabhsimran and Shreyas, who added 139 in only 67 deliveries before the latter fell against the run of play, smartly caught by Naman running in from deep mid-wicket and diving forward. Marcus Stoinis then came to the crease and, with his unbeaten 10 off five deliveries, helped Punjab over the line as they remain the only unbeaten side in the IPL. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL What happened in MI innings? De Kock marked his return to the Mumbai team for the first time since 2021 by becoming the first overseas batter to record hundreds for three different sides as the home team posted 195-6 at the Wankhede Stadium. De Kock only got a look-in because Rohit Sharma was ruled out with a hamstring injury. Alongside Naman Dhir, the left-handed opener put on 122 for the third wicket, Dhir making the most of being dropped by Yuzvendra Chahal on 10 to go on to post 50. De Kock, who drove his first ball from compatriot Marco Jansen over cover for six and carried his bat, remained unbeaten on 112 off 60 balls, including eight fours and seven sixes. With Mumbai on course to top 200, Punjab fought back at the death through pacers Arshdeep Singh, who took three wickets, and Jansen, and a spectacular catch facilitated by the brilliance of Shreyas and completed by Xavier Bartlett to account for Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya.

Prabhsimran Singh (unbeaten 80) and Shreyas Iyer (66) helped PBKS inflict a fourth straight defeat on MI as the duo overshadowed Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 112. The win means PBKS are now top of the IPL 2026 standings with four wins in 5 matches and are the only undefeated team in the league.

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From Arshdeep Singh to Trent Bout here is a look at five left-arm pacers with 100+ IPL wickets. The list also features the likes of Jaydev Unadkat, Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra.  

From Arshdeep Singh to Trent Bout here is a look at five left-arm pacers with 100+ IPL wickets. The list also features the likes of Jaydev Unadkat, Zaheer Khan and Ashish Nehra. &nbsp;

From Arshdeep Singh to Trent Bout, 5 left-arm pacers with 100+ IPL wickets

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WrestleMania 42 is almost here! Check the full match schedule for Night 1 and Night 2, including Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns. Get the exact start times for India (IST) and find out how to watch the "Show of Shows" live on Netflix from Las Vegas.

WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 is just three sleeps away, with Las Vegas set to host the grandest pro-wrestling event of the year. The two-night affair is bound to hog all the limelight, with countless fans waiting to watch the action live. While Night 1 has seven scheduled matches, Night 2 will feature six marquee matches, including the most-hyped for the World Heavyweight Championship between CM Punk and Roman Reigns. Here, check out match timings, full schedule and OTT platform to watch WrestleMania 42. Event Overview WrestleMania Night 1 will take place on Saturday (Apr 18) and Night 2 on Sunday (Apr 19). The fans in India can enjoy the live telecast on Sunday and Monday (Apr 20) due to the time difference. The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, will host the Show of Shows, with the live action beginning at 6 PM ET/3 PM PT and 03:30 AM IST. Unlike the previous years, when the action used to begin at 5:30 AM IST or even 4:30 AM IST (in 2025), it will get underway an hour earlier this year, with Netflix telecasting the live coverage. WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 1 Full Schedule – Seth Rollins vs Gunther Liv Morgan vs Stephanie Vaquer-Singles match for the WWE Women’s World Championship The Vision (Logan Paul & Austin Theory) & IShowSpeed vs The Usos & LA Knight- Six-man tag team match The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) (c) vs Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs The Bella Twins (Brie Bella and Nikki Bella)- Fatal four-way tag team match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu- Unsanctioned match AJ Lee vs Becky Lynch- Singles match for the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes- Singles match for the Undisputed WWE Championship WWE WrestleMania 42 Night 2 Full Schedule Singles Match: Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar (Opening Match) WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill (c) vs Rhea Ripley United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs Trick Williams Grudge Match: Dominik Mysterio vs "The Demon" Finn Balor Intercontinental Championship (6-Way Ladder Match): Penta (c) vs Dragon Lee vs Je'Von Evans vs JD McDonagh vs Rusev vs Rey Mysterio World Heavyweight Championship: CM Punk (c) vs Roman Reigns (Main Event)

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