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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still winless in the IPL 2026 and skipper Ajinkya Rahane has admitted that 'it is tough'. The statement comes after KKR's 32-run loss vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday (Apr 14) at Chennai. The loss was KKR's fourth in five matches with one match ending in no-result. Sitting at the bottom of the points table, it is already hard for KKR to catch up with rest of the teams and even harder to make the playoffs. Things, however, can change in the tournament if past is any indicator but KKR would need to pull up their socks and give their best in the remaining nine league stage matches.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-gt-csk-fixtures-swapped-after-venue-twist-here-s-why-1776149228679">IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why</a><h2>Rahane reacts after KKR's fourth loss in five games</h2>"It is tough, not winning matches. About having to keep our heads up, chins up. If the results are not going your way, you have to think about combinations, but it is about being positive and keeping your heads up," Rahane said after the loss against CSK at Chepauk.Speaking on the reasons behind the latest loss, Rahane opined: "36-37 in the powerplay (from us) was very important (in the result). We needed one batter to bat through till the end (for us to have a good chance)."KKR have also been dealing with tough choices in terms of team selection and combination but Rahane feels "combination wise, the one we had, last game and this, was really good."<h2>What went wrong vs CSK?</h2>The three-time winners sent Sunil Narine to open the innings with Finn Allen in chase of 193 but it didn't work as Allen was dismissed in second over. Rahane and Narine (24) could only add 16 more runs before the West Indies all-rounder was also sent back. A 60-run partnership happened between Rahane (28) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27) before things went awry for KKR again. KKR became 90/6 from 79/2 in space of 20 balls, effectively ending their chase. Rovman Powell (31) and Ramandeep Singh (35) did add 63 runs for the seventh wicket but it was too little too late by then.

Sitting at the bottom of the points table, it is already hard for KKR to catch up with rest of the teams and even harder to make the playoffs. Things, however, can change in the tournament if past is any indicator but KKR would need to pull up their socks and give their best.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are still winless in the IPL 2026 and skipper Ajinkya Rahane has admitted that 'it is tough'. The statement comes after KKR's 32-run loss vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Tuesday (Apr 14) at Chennai. The loss was KKR's fourth in five matches with one match ending in no-result. Sitting at the bottom of the points table, it is already hard for KKR to catch up with rest of the teams and even harder to make the playoffs. Things, however, can change in the tournament if past is any indicator but KKR would need to pull up their socks and give their best in the remaining nine league stage matches. Also Read - IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why Rahane reacts after KKR's fourth loss in five games "It is tough, not winning matches. About having to keep our heads up, chins up. If the results are not going your way, you have to think about combinations, but it is about being positive and keeping your heads up," Rahane said after the loss against CSK at Chepauk. Speaking on the reasons behind the latest loss, Rahane opined: "36-37 in the powerplay (from us) was very important (in the result). We needed one batter to bat through till the end (for us to have a good chance)." KKR have also been dealing with tough choices in terms of team selection and combination but Rahane feels "combination wise, the one we had, last game and this, was really good." What went wrong vs CSK? The three-time winners sent Sunil Narine to open the innings with Finn Allen in chase of 193 but it didn't work as Allen was dismissed in second over. Rahane and Narine (24) could only add 16 more runs before the West Indies all-rounder was also sent back. A 60-run partnership happened between Rahane (28) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27) before things went awry for KKR again. KKR became 90/6 from 79/2 in space of 20 balls, effectively ending their chase. Rovman Powell (31) and Ramandeep Singh (35) did add 63 runs for the seventh wicket but it was too little too late by then.

Sitting at the bottom of the points table, it is already hard for KKR to catch up with rest of the teams and even harder to make the playoffs. Things, however, can change in the tournament if past is any indicator but KKR would need to pull up their socks and give their best.

IPL 2026 | Skipper Rahane admits 'it is tough' after KKR's fourth loss in five matches

The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (Apr 14) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chennai by 32 runs. Chasing a total of 193 runs, KKR could manage only 160/7 in 20 overs as they succumbed to their fourth loss of the season in five matches played so far. As for CSK, they seem to be getting back in the mix with second consecutive win after losing first three matches on the trot. CSK have risen to number 8 position on the points table with four points from two wins in five matches while KKR remain at the very bottom with just one point from five matches which came in a no result match against Punjab Kings.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-gt-csk-fixtures-swapped-after-venue-twist-here-s-why-1776149228679">IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why</a><h2>KKR batting falters in chase</h2>The three-time winners sent Sunil Narine to open the innings with Finn Allen but it didn't work as Allen was dismissed in second over. Rahane and Narine (24) could only add 16 more runs before the West Indies all-rounder was also sent back. A 60-run partnership happened between Rahane (28) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27) before things went awry for KKR again. KKR became 90/6 from 79/2 in space of 20 balls, effectively ending their chase. Rovman Powell (31) and Ramandeep Singh (35) did add 63 runs for the seventh wicket but it was too little too late by then.<h2>CSK put up good show at home</h2>CSK did not start batting well, losing skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in the third over. Sanju Samson (48) and Ayush Mhatre (38), however, kept them going with 48-run partnership in 3.4 overs. Dewald Brevis (41), Sarfaraz Khan (23), Shivam Dube (13 not out) then ensured CSK innings keeps up the scoring rate despite KKR bowlers making a comeback in the second half of the innings.

Chasing a total of 193 runs, KKR could manage only 160/7 in 20 overs as they succumbed to their fourth loss of the season in five matches played so far. As for CSK, they seem to be getting back in the mix with second consecutive win after losing first three matches on the trot.

The five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (Apr 14) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chennai by 32 runs. Chasing a total of 193 runs, KKR could manage only 160/7 in 20 overs as they succumbed to their fourth loss of the season in five matches played so far. As for CSK, they seem to be getting back in the mix with second consecutive win after losing first three matches on the trot. CSK have risen to number 8 position on the points table with four points from two wins in five matches while KKR remain at the very bottom with just one point from five matches which came in a no result match against Punjab Kings. Also Read - IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why KKR batting falters in chase The three-time winners sent Sunil Narine to open the innings with Finn Allen but it didn't work as Allen was dismissed in second over. Rahane and Narine (24) could only add 16 more runs before the West Indies all-rounder was also sent back. A 60-run partnership happened between Rahane (28) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (27) before things went awry for KKR again. KKR became 90/6 from 79/2 in space of 20 balls, effectively ending their chase. Rovman Powell (31) and Ramandeep Singh (35) did add 63 runs for the seventh wicket but it was too little too late by then. CSK put up good show at home CSK did not start batting well, losing skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in the third over. Sanju Samson (48) and Ayush Mhatre (38), however, kept them going with 48-run partnership in 3.4 overs. Dewald Brevis (41), Sarfaraz Khan (23), Shivam Dube (13 not out) then ensured CSK innings keeps up the scoring rate despite KKR bowlers making a comeback in the second half of the innings.

Chasing a total of 193 runs, KKR could manage only 160/7 in 20 overs as they succumbed to their fourth loss of the season in five matches played so far. As for CSK, they seem to be getting back in the mix with second consecutive win after losing first three matches on the trot.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders? Check result

Ousmane Dembele's double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate win for the holders. To compound the English champions' woes, Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious-looking injury that could end his season and hinder Liverpool's chances of being back among Europe's elite next season. Arne Slot's men sit fifth in the Premier League and will end the campaign trophyless after being kept at arm's reach by a PSG side that did not need to be at their brilliant best to reach a third consecutive semi-final. Defeat means there will be no glorious goodbye for Mohamed Salah after nine memorable years on Merseyside.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/champions-league-atletico-madrid-hold-barcelona-at-bay-to-enter-semis-1776219691249">Champions League | Atletico Madrid hold Barcelona at bay to enter semis</a>Slot showed little sentiment as he dropped the Egyptian to the bench on his final Champions League appearance in red.Alexander Isak was preferred up front as the most expensive player in Premier League history started for the first time since breaking his leg in December.However, Salah was forced into action after just half an hour as Ekitike suffered a nasty-looking injury that could ruin his World Cup hopes with France.The former PSG striker crumpled in a heap holding his lower right leg with a suspected ruptured Achilles.Salah nearly made an immediate impact as from his cross Matvey Safonov made a fine save from Milos Kerkez before Marquinhos produced a remarkable block to deny Virgil van Dijk the opening goal.PSG had plenty of chances to have put the tie to bed in the Parc des Princes last week and were profligate once more in the first half.Giorgi Mamardashvili scrambled back towards his line to punch away Dembele's attempted chip before the Ballon d'Or winner blazed over from close range with just the Georgian to beat.Slot admitted before kick-off that Isak could only last for 45 minutes due to a lack of match practice and the Swede made way for Cody Gakpo at half-time in a further blow to Liverpool's firepower up front.<h2>Dembele kills tie off</h2>Kerkez had the best chance to set up a grandstand finale when he sliced wide another inviting Salah delivery.Liverpool thought they had been gifted a lifeline when Alexis Mac Allister was awarded a very generous penalty for minimal contact by Willian Pacho, but VAR intervened to instruct referee Maurizio Mariani to reverse his original decision.But as Liverpool poured forward in desperation, they became a sitting duck for the rapid PSG counter-attack.Dembele finally killed the tie off 18 minutes from time when he cut onto his left foot and curled into the bottom corner from outside the box.The French international then inflicted the final blow with a cool finish from Bradley Barcola's cross in stoppage time.PSG will face a tougher test against the in-form Bayern Munich or 15-time winners Real Madrid in the last four.But after ending the Qatari-backed French champions' long wait to conquer Europe last season, Luis Enrique's men remain on course to become the only side other than Madrid to retain the competition in the Champions League era.

Arne Slot's men sit fifth in the Premier League and will end the campaign trophyless after being kept at arm's reach by a PSG side that did not need to be at their brilliant best to reach a third consecutive semi-final.

Ousmane Dembele's double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate win for the holders. To compound the English champions' woes, Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious-looking injury that could end his season and hinder Liverpool's chances of being back among Europe's elite next season. Arne Slot's men sit fifth in the Premier League and will end the campaign trophyless after being kept at arm's reach by a PSG side that did not need to be at their brilliant best to reach a third consecutive semi-final. Defeat means there will be no glorious goodbye for Mohamed Salah after nine memorable years on Merseyside. Also Read - Champions League | Atletico Madrid hold Barcelona at bay to enter semis Slot showed little sentiment as he dropped the Egyptian to the bench on his final Champions League appearance in red. Alexander Isak was preferred up front as the most expensive player in Premier League history started for the first time since breaking his leg in December. However, Salah was forced into action after just half an hour as Ekitike suffered a nasty-looking injury that could ruin his World Cup hopes with France. The former PSG striker crumpled in a heap holding his lower right leg with a suspected ruptured Achilles. Salah nearly made an immediate impact as from his cross Matvey Safonov made a fine save from Milos Kerkez before Marquinhos produced a remarkable block to deny Virgil van Dijk the opening goal. PSG had plenty of chances to have put the tie to bed in the Parc des Princes last week and were profligate once more in the first half. Giorgi Mamardashvili scrambled back towards his line to punch away Dembele's attempted chip before the Ballon d'Or winner blazed over from close range with just the Georgian to beat. Slot admitted before kick-off that Isak could only last for 45 minutes due to a lack of match practice and the Swede made way for Cody Gakpo at half-time in a further blow to Liverpool's firepower up front. Dembele kills tie off Kerkez had the best chance to set up a grandstand finale when he sliced wide another inviting Salah delivery. Liverpool thought they had been gifted a lifeline when Alexis Mac Allister was awarded a very generous penalty for minimal contact by Willian Pacho, but VAR intervened to instruct referee Maurizio Mariani to reverse his original decision. But as Liverpool poured forward in desperation, they became a sitting duck for the rapid PSG counter-attack. Dembele finally killed the tie off 18 minutes from time when he cut onto his left foot and curled into the bottom corner from outside the box. The French international then inflicted the final blow with a cool finish from Bradley Barcola's cross in stoppage time. PSG will face a tougher test against the in-form Bayern Munich or 15-time winners Real Madrid in the last four. But after ending the Qatari-backed French champions' long wait to conquer Europe last season, Luis Enrique's men remain on course to become the only side other than Madrid to retain the competition in the Champions League era.

Arne Slot's men sit fifth in the Premier League and will end the campaign trophyless after being kept at arm's reach by a PSG side that did not need to be at their brilliant best to reach a third consecutive semi-final.

Champions League | Dembele brace ensures PSG brush aside Liverpool to enter last 4

Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday's 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat. Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres fired visitors Barca ahead inside 24 minutes but Ademola Lookman's strike gave Atletico the edge in the gripping all-Spanish tie once again after their 2-0 win in the first leg. Diego Simeone's side returned to the semi-finals for the first time since 2017 by holding on against the La Liga champions in a compelling and bloody battle. Barcelona defender Eric Garcia was sent off for bringing down Alexander Sorloth as he ran in on goal in the final stages, hampering their chances of finding a third goal to force extra-time.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-watch-man-utd-s-martinez-gets-red-card-3-match-suspension-for-pulling-hair-of-leeds-calvert-lewin-1776144279636">Man Utd's Martinez gets red card &amp; 3-match suspension for pulling hair</a>Atletico, who have never won the competition and lost the 2014 and 2016 finals with Simeone at the helm, will face Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon in the semi-finals."(We're) very happy, knocking out a great Barca side. We had a great game away... it was really hard for us at the start (of this one), but the team knew how to get back on its feet," Atletico midfielder Koke told Movistar.Barcelona last won the Champions League in 2015 and their wait for a sixth crown continues, but midfielder Frenkie de Jong said that the club was on the right path despite their elimination."I think we had a very good game, we gave our lives out there, we tried everything," said the Dutchman."I feel like luck was not on our side. We have to continue -- we're on a good path, we're growing every year."Barca coach Hansi Flick benched forwards Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski for workhorses Torres and Gavi, looking to press Atletico relentlessly in the sixth match between these sides this season.Goalkeeper Juan Musso tipped a Yamal effort around his post after just 32 seconds, with Barca roaring out of the blocks in a fiery atmosphere at the Metropolitano stadium.The teenage winger fired the visitors ahead after just four minutes when he harried Clement Lenglet into giving the ball away.Torres nudged it back to Yamal who slipped a low shot through Musso's legs to hush the home fans and ignite Barca's attempted comeback bid.Dani Olmo nearly grabbed a second but Musso was able to reach his attempted lob as Barca continued to dominate.Antoine Griezmann had a shot deflected wide as Atletico showed occasional flashes, mostly through enterprising winger Lookman, who gave Jules Kounde a difficult night.Barcelona doubled their lead in the 24th minute to level the tie on aggregate when Torres left Lenglet trailing, reached Olmo's pass and fired across Musso into the top corner.Fermin Lopez could have notched Barca's third but Musso clawed out his header and left the midfielder bleeding after his boot caught the Spaniard in the face.Atletico pulled their way back into the game in the 31st minute after Barca switched off defensively for the first time.Marcos Llorente charged in down the right behind the Catalans' high defensive line and crossed for Lookman to convert.<h2>Another red card</h2>Barcelona were frustrated early in the second half when Torres volleyed home but the goal was disallowed for offside.Flick sent on Rashford and Lewandowski with around 20 minutes remaining to find the goal that last season's semi-finalists needed.Barca stopper Joan Garcia made a fine save with his leg to thwart Robin Le Normand from close range as Atletico almost pulled level on the night.Matteo Ruggieri was left with blood streaming down his face after Gavi caught him with an elbow, with tensions rising.The game spun away from Barca when Eric Garcia was sent off for clipping Sorloth's heels as he ran through on goal, similar to Pau Cubarsi's red card in the first leg.Flick threw centre-back Ronald Araujo up front for the final stages but there was no way back and Atletico gritted their teeth through eight minutes of stoppage time before the celebrations could begin.

Atletico, who have never won the competition and lost the 2014 and 2016 finals with Simeone at the helm, will face Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon in the semi-finals.

Atletico Madrid sent 10-man Barcelona crashing out of the Champions League and reached the final four with a 3-2 aggregate victory despite Tuesday's 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat. Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres fired visitors Barca ahead inside 24 minutes but Ademola Lookman's strike gave Atletico the edge in the gripping all-Spanish tie once again after their 2-0 win in the first leg. Diego Simeone's side returned to the semi-finals for the first time since 2017 by holding on against the La Liga champions in a compelling and bloody battle. Barcelona defender Eric Garcia was sent off for bringing down Alexander Sorloth as he ran in on goal in the final stages, hampering their chances of finding a third goal to force extra-time. Also Watch - Man Utd's Martinez gets red card & 3-match suspension for pulling hair Atletico, who have never won the competition and lost the 2014 and 2016 finals with Simeone at the helm, will face Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon in the semi-finals. "(We're) very happy, knocking out a great Barca side. We had a great game away... it was really hard for us at the start (of this one), but the team knew how to get back on its feet," Atletico midfielder Koke told Movistar. Barcelona last won the Champions League in 2015 and their wait for a sixth crown continues, but midfielder Frenkie de Jong said that the club was on the right path despite their elimination. "I think we had a very good game, we gave our lives out there, we tried everything," said the Dutchman. "I feel like luck was not on our side. We have to continue -- we're on a good path, we're growing every year." Barca coach Hansi Flick benched forwards Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski for workhorses Torres and Gavi, looking to press Atletico relentlessly in the sixth match between these sides this season. Goalkeeper Juan Musso tipped a Yamal effort around his post after just 32 seconds, with Barca roaring out of the blocks in a fiery atmosphere at the Metropolitano stadium. The teenage winger fired the visitors ahead after just four minutes when he harried Clement Lenglet into giving the ball away. Torres nudged it back to Yamal who slipped a low shot through Musso's legs to hush the home fans and ignite Barca's attempted comeback bid. Dani Olmo nearly grabbed a second but Musso was able to reach his attempted lob as Barca continued to dominate. Antoine Griezmann had a shot deflected wide as Atletico showed occasional flashes, mostly through enterprising winger Lookman, who gave Jules Kounde a difficult night. Barcelona doubled their lead in the 24th minute to level the tie on aggregate when Torres left Lenglet trailing, reached Olmo's pass and fired across Musso into the top corner. Fermin Lopez could have notched Barca's third but Musso clawed out his header and left the midfielder bleeding after his boot caught the Spaniard in the face. Atletico pulled their way back into the game in the 31st minute after Barca switched off defensively for the first time. Marcos Llorente charged in down the right behind the Catalans' high defensive line and crossed for Lookman to convert. Another red card Barcelona were frustrated early in the second half when Torres volleyed home but the goal was disallowed for offside. Flick sent on Rashford and Lewandowski with around 20 minutes remaining to find the goal that last season's semi-finalists needed. Barca stopper Joan Garcia made a fine save with his leg to thwart Robin Le Normand from close range as Atletico almost pulled level on the night. Matteo Ruggieri was left with blood streaming down his face after Gavi caught him with an elbow, with tensions rising. The game spun away from Barca when Eric Garcia was sent off for clipping Sorloth's heels as he ran through on goal, similar to Pau Cubarsi's red card in the first leg. Flick threw centre-back Ronald Araujo up front for the final stages but there was no way back and Atletico gritted their teeth through eight minutes of stoppage time before the celebrations could begin.

Atletico, who have never won the competition and lost the 2014 and 2016 finals with Simeone at the helm, will face Arsenal or Sporting Lisbon in the semi-finals.

Champions League | Atletico Madrid hold Barcelona at bay to enter semis

Inside a high-performance training facility, Sonali Shingate drives forward on a synthetic track, weaving through cones with sharp, deliberate strides. Each movement is calculated, explosive, far removed from the dusty grounds where her journey started all those years back. This is not just training. It is a transformation. &nbsp;Because for Shingate, kabaddi was never a carefully planned pursuit; it was a choice born out of necessity. Growing up in Mumbai, with roots in a small village in Kolhapur, her early life was shaped by financial hardship. “My father was a security guard. My mother was handicapped… we used to live on rent,” she recalled. Cricket interested her, but it came with costs her family couldn’t afford. “Kabaddi was a free sport… just one short and a t-shirt.”&nbsp; &nbsp;What started as an extra activity after Class 12 quickly turned into a pathway. From college kabaddi to representing Maharashtra, a silver medal at the junior nationals, and eventually a job with Railways, Shingate steadily climbed the ranks to the national team. &nbsp;Her breakthrough came at the 2018 Asian Games, her first international tournament. “I wore the India jersey for the first time,” she said. But the moment was bittersweet. India fell short in the final against Iran, settling for silver.&nbsp;If 2018 left her wanting more, 2023 denied her a chance altogether. A serious injury just days before the Asian Games ruled her out. “Ten days before the tournament, I had a full grade tear. So I couldn’t go,” she said. &nbsp;The comeback, however, has been defining. After surgery and rehabilitation, Shingate returned to contribute to India’s gold-winning campaign at the World Cup, restoring confidence and sharpening her focus on unfinished business at the Asian Games. “We have more confidence now,” she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nfl-reporter-dianna-russini-resigns-from-the-athletic-after-photos-with-new-england-patriots-coach-mike-vrabel-at-arizona-resort-1776204325355">NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at Arizona resort</a>&nbsp;Now, that journey is entering a new phase, one driven not just by effort, but by awareness at Inspire Institute of Sport in Bellary. “I myself take supplements, but the rest of the ladies athletes don’t,” she said. “So it was good for them to learn which supplements to take, like protein, creatine, glutamine.” That awareness extended beyond nutrition. The camp introduced players to recovery methods they had rarely experienced before. “In the evening, we had a recovery session of sleeping, an ice bath, or swimming. We did all these things for the first time in the camp,” she explained.&nbsp; More importantly, the emphasis on strength and conditioning is beginning to reshape how players approach the sport. “The strength and conditioning they taught us… with which we can prevent injuries… these things are useful,” Shingate noted.<h2>Drills and conditioning redefine preparation</h2>For Shingate, the biggest shift has come through structured drills, an area she believes had been largely overlooked. “The biggest thing we found here was drills, which we never do. From which we came to know that if we do drills well, then our speed and quick movement… will come faster,” she said. &nbsp;In a sport defined by explosive bursts and rapid reactions, that understanding could prove decisive. Conditioning, too, has emerged as a critical component. &nbsp;“If our body contact is a game, then how fit we should be for body contact… that improved because of conditioning,” she explained. &nbsp;For Shingate personally, it meant confronting a gap in her own preparation. “The conditioning thing… I came to know by coming here that I should work on conditioning,” she admitted. The results have been immediate. “I feel better that my speed and endurance have also increased because of conditioning.”<h2>Asian Games focus and the road ahead</h2>As India builds towards the 2026 Asian Games, the lessons from the camp extend beyond physical preparation to mindset and environment. “The coaches here are free. There is no fear or pressure. We enjoyed the workout,” Shingate said, highlighting a more open and engaging training setup. &nbsp;At the same time, she remains aware of the growing competition. “I think Chinese Taipei is a good team. We will have to think about them in the Asian Games,” she said.&nbsp; For Sonali Shingate, the journey has always been about overcoming limitations, whether it was access to sport, opportunities at the elite level, or now, adapting to a more scientific approach to training. And as she powers through drills on that track, the message is clear: Indian kabaddi is evolving, and so is she.

Sonali Shingate reveals how scientific training, conditioning, and recovery methods are transforming India’s kabaddi team ahead of the 2026 Asian Games

Inside a high-performance training facility, Sonali Shingate drives forward on a synthetic track, weaving through cones with sharp, deliberate strides. Each movement is calculated, explosive, far removed from the dusty grounds where her journey started all those years back. This is not just training. It is a transformation. Because for Shingate, kabaddi was never a carefully planned pursuit; it was a choice born out of necessity. Growing up in Mumbai, with roots in a small village in Kolhapur, her early life was shaped by financial hardship. “My father was a security guard. My mother was handicapped… we used to live on rent,” she recalled. Cricket interested her, but it came with costs her family couldn’t afford. “Kabaddi was a free sport… just one short and a t-shirt.” What started as an extra activity after Class 12 quickly turned into a pathway. From college kabaddi to representing Maharashtra, a silver medal at the junior nationals, and eventually a job with Railways, Shingate steadily climbed the ranks to the national team. Her breakthrough came at the 2018 Asian Games, her first international tournament. “I wore the India jersey for the first time,” she said. But the moment was bittersweet. India fell short in the final against Iran, settling for silver. If 2018 left her wanting more, 2023 denied her a chance altogether. A serious injury just days before the Asian Games ruled her out. “Ten days before the tournament, I had a full grade tear. So I couldn’t go,” she said. The comeback, however, has been defining. After surgery and rehabilitation, Shingate returned to contribute to India’s gold-winning campaign at the World Cup, restoring confidence and sharpening her focus on unfinished business at the Asian Games. “We have more confidence now,” she said. Also Read: NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at Arizona resort Now, that journey is entering a new phase, one driven not just by effort, but by awareness at Inspire Institute of Sport in Bellary. “I myself take supplements, but the rest of the ladies athletes don’t,” she said. “So it was good for them to learn which supplements to take, like protein, creatine, glutamine.” That awareness extended beyond nutrition. The camp introduced players to recovery methods they had rarely experienced before. “In the evening, we had a recovery session of sleeping, an ice bath, or swimming. We did all these things for the first time in the camp,” she explained. More importantly, the emphasis on strength and conditioning is beginning to reshape how players approach the sport. “The strength and conditioning they taught us… with which we can prevent injuries… these things are useful,” Shingate noted. Drills and conditioning redefine preparation For Shingate, the biggest shift has come through structured drills, an area she believes had been largely overlooked. “The biggest thing we found here was drills, which we never do. From which we came to know that if we do drills well, then our speed and quick movement… will come faster,” she said. In a sport defined by explosive bursts and rapid reactions, that understanding could prove decisive. Conditioning, too, has emerged as a critical component. “If our body contact is a game, then how fit we should be for body contact… that improved because of conditioning,” she explained. For Shingate personally, it meant confronting a gap in her own preparation. “The conditioning thing… I came to know by coming here that I should work on conditioning,” she admitted. The results have been immediate. “I feel better that my speed and endurance have also increased because of conditioning.” Asian Games focus and the road ahead As India builds towards the 2026 Asian Games, the lessons from the camp extend beyond physical preparation to mindset and environment. “The coaches here are free. There is no fear or pressure. We enjoyed the workout,” Shingate said, highlighting a more open and engaging training setup. At the same time, she remains aware of the growing competition. “I think Chinese Taipei is a good team. We will have to think about them in the Asian Games,” she said. For Sonali Shingate, the journey has always been about overcoming limitations, whether it was access to sport, opportunities at the elite level, or now, adapting to a more scientific approach to training. And as she powers through drills on that track, the message is clear: Indian kabaddi is evolving, and so is she.

Indian kabaddi player Sonali Shingate reveals how scientific training, conditioning, and recovery methods transformed India’s kabaddi team ahead of the 2026 Asian Games

'We never did these drills before': Sonali Shingate opens up on game-changing training ahead of 2026 Asian Games

National Football League (NFL) reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after photos of her with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort triggered an internal review at the New York Times-owned sports outlet. The New York Post first published images showing Vrabel and Russini at a Sedona hotel, reporting they were taken ahead of the NFL owners' meetings held in Phoenix starting March 29.&nbsp;In response to the controversy, Russini defended her professional record and pushed back on speculation surrounding the photos. “I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published. When the Page Six item first appeared, The Athletic supported me unequivocally, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism. For that I am grateful. In the days that followed, unfortunately, commentators in various media have engaged in self-feeding speculation that is simply unmoored from the facts,” Russini said in a letter sent Tuesday to Athletic Executive Editor Steven Ginsberg.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/csk-vs-kkr-match-report-ipl-2026-noor-ahmad-3-wicket-haul-sanju-samson-48-secure-second-straight-win-for-chennai-kolkata-chepauk-1776189596032">CSK vs KKR in IPL 2026: Noor’s 3-wicket haul and Samson’s 48 secure second straight win for Chennai</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I submitted my letter of resignation to The Athletic. Everything I have to say about it is below. <a href="https://t.co/401nrtbEsj">pic.twitter.com/401nrtbEsj</a>&mdash; Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) <a href="https://twitter.com/DMRussini/status/2044144603536687279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Vrabel and Russini, both married, previously issued statements to the Post downplaying the nature of the images. Russini said they don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day. Vrabel told the newspaper: “Those photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable.”Vrabel did not attend New England’s pre-draft news conference on Monday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-enfor/cement-challenged-in-gulf-waters-data-shows-vessels-still-moving-1776195905485/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-enfor/cement-challenged-in-gulf-waters-data-shows-vessels-still-moving-1776195905485/embed</a>&nbsp;The New York Times reported on Saturday that The Athletic had launched an investigation into Russini’s conduct following the publication of the images. The situation unfolded after Athletic executive editor Steven Ginsberg initially told the Post the photos lacked essential context and praised Russini’s journalism. Vrabel, a former Super Bowl champion player with New England and AP NFL Coach of the Year, is entering his second season leading the Patriots.

NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic following an internal investigation sparked by viral photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort

National Football League (NFL) reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic less than a week after photos of her with New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort triggered an internal review at the New York Times-owned sports outlet. The New York Post first published images showing Vrabel and Russini at a Sedona hotel, reporting they were taken ahead of the NFL owners' meetings held in Phoenix starting March 29. In response to the controversy, Russini defended her professional record and pushed back on speculation surrounding the photos. “I have covered the NFL with professionalism and dedication throughout my career, and I stand behind every story I have ever published. When the Page Six item first appeared, The Athletic supported me unequivocally, expressed confidence in my work and pride in my journalism. For that I am grateful. In the days that followed, unfortunately, commentators in various media have engaged in self-feeding speculation that is simply unmoored from the facts,” Russini said in a letter sent Tuesday to Athletic Executive Editor Steven Ginsberg. Also Read: CSK vs KKR in IPL 2026: Noor’s 3-wicket haul and Samson’s 48 secure second straight win for Chennai

Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after viral photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel triggered scrutiny and an internal investigation

NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic after photos with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at Arizona resort

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have secured their second straight win in IPL 2026 with a 32-run thumping of former fellow champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home on Tuesday (Apr 14). Sanju Samson continued his brilliant run, scoring 48 at the top, while overseas spinner Noor Ahmad returned with three wickets to pile more misery on the 10th-place KKR. Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis contributed with the bat, and CSK pacers also came to the party, all helping the team's cause.&nbsp;KKR won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they perhaps regretted midway through their run chase, when their scorecard read 90 for six in 13 overs. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad failed to get going for the fifth time this season, as he departed inside the third over for just seven. Samson and Mhatre upped the ante, adding 47 runs in 22 balls before KKR quick Vaibhav Arora accounted for the teenager.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-srh-bolster-pace-attack-with-dilshan-madushanka-addition-as-brydon-carse-replacement-pat-cummins-injury-update-april-17-sakib-hussain-hinge-1776180371221">IPL 2026: SRH bolster pace attack with Dilshan Madushanka’s addition as Carse’s replacement</a> &nbsp;Another 39-run stand between Samson and Brevis kept CSK ahead. Following Samson’s dismissal, Sarfaraz Khan came out to the middle, hitting a four and a six during his 23-run stay at the crease. While Shivam Dube and Brevis further punished KKR with wild hits, brilliant last three overs from Kolkata quicks, mainly Kartik Tyagi, restricted the hosts well within 200 (192/5).<h3>KKR – no stomach for fight</h3>Languishing at the bottom of the points table, KKR failed to improve their performance against the lower-ranked CSK. Losing Impact Sub Finn Allen inside the second over broke their momentum before his opening partner Sunil Narine also walked back within the Powerplay to dent their run. &nbsp;However, what turned the game around for both sides were those middle overs between 10th and 13th, where KKR lost five wickets, all crucial ones, with Noor returning with three of those. Hard hitters Rinku Singh and Cameron Green departed quickly, leaving KKR with plenty to chase.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Come for the wickets, stay for the celebration 😉 🎥 Noor Ahmad is 𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙖𝙢𝙚 for the Super Kings 💛 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/jWkXVCPxj5">https://t.co/jWkXVCPxj5</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhelBindaas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KhelBindaas</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvKKR</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChennaiIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/noor_ahmad_15?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@noor_ahmad_15</a> <a href="https://t.co/IJa0OhBJWP">pic.twitter.com/IJa0OhBJWP</a>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/2044101038316368246?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A late push by Rovman Powell and Ramandeep Singh denied CSK a comfortable win, as KKR finished with 160 for seven in the chase, losing this marquee match by 32 runs.

Chennai Super Kings clinch a dominant 32-run victory over KKR at the Chepauk. Sanju Samson’s 48 and a masterclass 3-wicket spell from Noor Ahmad powered CSK to their second straight win.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have secured their second straight win in IPL 2026 with a 32-run thumping of former fellow champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home on Tuesday (Apr 14). Sanju Samson continued his brilliant run, scoring 48 at the top, while overseas spinner Noor Ahmad returned with three wickets to pile more misery on the 10th-place KKR. Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis contributed with the bat, and CSK pacers also came to the party, all helping the team's cause. KKR won the toss and elected to field first, a decision they perhaps regretted midway through their run chase, when their scorecard read 90 for six in 13 overs. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad failed to get going for the fifth time this season, as he departed inside the third over for just seven. Samson and Mhatre upped the ante, adding 47 runs in 22 balls before KKR quick Vaibhav Arora accounted for the teenager. Also read | IPL 2026: SRH bolster pace attack with Dilshan Madushanka’s addition as Carse’s replacement Another 39-run stand between Samson and Brevis kept CSK ahead. Following Samson’s dismissal, Sarfaraz Khan came out to the middle, hitting a four and a six during his 23-run stay at the crease. While Shivam Dube and Brevis further punished KKR with wild hits, brilliant last three overs from Kolkata quicks, mainly Kartik Tyagi, restricted the hosts well within 200 (192/5). KKR – no stomach for fight Languishing at the bottom of the points table, KKR failed to improve their performance against the lower-ranked CSK. Losing Impact Sub Finn Allen inside the second over broke their momentum before his opening partner Sunil Narine also walked back within the Powerplay to dent their run. However, what turned the game around for both sides were those middle overs between 10th and 13th, where KKR lost five wickets, all crucial ones, with Noor returning with three of those. Hard hitters Rinku Singh and Cameron Green departed quickly, leaving KKR with plenty to chase.

Chennai Super Kings clinch a dominant 32-run victory over KKR at the Chepauk. Sanju Samson’s 48 and a masterclass 3-wicket spell from Noor Ahmad powered CSK to their second straight win.

CSK vs KKR in IPL 2026: Noor’s 3-wicket haul and Samson’s 48 secure second straight win for Chennai

England Test captain Ben Stokes has rubbished rumours of a rift with his team's head coach Brendon McCullum, calling it a 'massive overstatement.' Stokes and McCullum pioneered Bazball cricket since coming together as coach and captain in 2022. While they have been in close alliance, differences in their approach were on display during the horrendous away Ashes. After England conceded the five-match Test series (1-4) to Australia, reports of a potential tiff between the two began surfacing.&nbsp;The two men backed each other in public at the end of the away Ashes, with Stokes reiterating that position following media reports of a post-Ashes review that had revealed tensions between them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/make-or-break-why-away-uk-tour-2026-could-decide-suryakumar-yadav-t20i-future-indian-captaincy-ipl-2026-mumbai-indians-1776174929526">Make or Break: Why UK tour could decide Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I future</a> &nbsp;"Saying we weren't aligned, I think, is a massive overstatement," Stokes said in an in-house interview with the England and Wales Cricket Board published Tuesday. "When you're in a position of leadership along with someone else, if anyone thinks that you're always going to agree on everything, then it's just impossible." &nbsp;England are back in Test action in June, against New Zealand, before taking on Pakistan at home as well. Stokes said there would be a change in how he worked with McCullum as the team looks to return to winning ways ahead of the 2027 Ashes in England. &nbsp;"I'm very confident in mine and Brendon's ability to be able to work together, because we've done it for such a long period of time now, but work together in a slightly different way," he said. "The main point of me and Brendon is our alignment towards winning things and making this team as good as they can be. That's always been the thing since we started. It might just look a little bit different now to how that operates -- on the back of four years working together. &nbsp;"Hopefully, we'll still be together at the end of 2027, winning what we want to win." &nbsp;Meanwhile, Stokes is currently recovering from a facial injury after being struck by a stray ball in pre-season training, but is expected to lead England in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on June 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Ben Stokes has dismissed reports of a rift with Brendon McCullum as a "massive overstatement." The England captain addressed the post-Ashes fallout and shared a key update on his fitness ahead of the summer series against New Zealand.

England Test captain Ben Stokes has rubbished rumours of a rift with his team's head coach Brendon McCullum, calling it a 'massive overstatement.' Stokes and McCullum pioneered Bazball cricket since coming together as coach and captain in 2022. While they have been in close alliance, differences in their approach were on display during the horrendous away Ashes. After England conceded the five-match Test series (1-4) to Australia, reports of a potential tiff between the two began surfacing. The two men backed each other in public at the end of the away Ashes, with Stokes reiterating that position following media reports of a post-Ashes review that had revealed tensions between them. Also read | Make or Break: Why UK tour could decide Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I future "Saying we weren't aligned, I think, is a massive overstatement," Stokes said in an in-house interview with the England and Wales Cricket Board published Tuesday. "When you're in a position of leadership along with someone else, if anyone thinks that you're always going to agree on everything, then it's just impossible." England are back in Test action in June, against New Zealand, before taking on Pakistan at home as well. Stokes said there would be a change in how he worked with McCullum as the team looks to return to winning ways ahead of the 2027 Ashes in England. "I'm very confident in mine and Brendon's ability to be able to work together, because we've done it for such a long period of time now, but work together in a slightly different way," he said. "The main point of me and Brendon is our alignment towards winning things and making this team as good as they can be. That's always been the thing since we started. It might just look a little bit different now to how that operates -- on the back of four years working together. "Hopefully, we'll still be together at the end of 2027, winning what we want to win." Meanwhile, Stokes is currently recovering from a facial injury after being struck by a stray ball in pre-season training, but is expected to lead England in the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on June 4. (With inputs from AFP)

Ben Stokes has dismissed reports of a rift with Brendon McCullum as a "massive overstatement." The England captain addressed the post-Ashes fallout and shared a key update on his fitness ahead of the summer series against New Zealand.

‘Massive Overstatement’: Ben Stokes rubbishes rumours of rift with coach McCullum

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday (Apr15). RCB have played four matches so far, winning three and losing one. LSG have also played four matches, winning two and losing two. The defending champions will look to build on their winning momentum, while Lucknow will aim to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the RCB vs LSG clash in IPL history</h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants have clashed six times in the Indian Premier League, with RCB winning four matches and LSG claiming victory in two encounters.&nbsp;<h2>What is the venue for the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23?</h2>The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the venue for the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23.<h2>When will the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23?</h2>The RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-3-teams-rise-as-early-contenders-why-rr-rcb-and-pbks-can-win-the-title-1776064953617">IPL 2026 | 3 teams rise as early title contenders - why RR, RCB or PBKS can win?</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-srh-bolster-pace-attack-with-dilshan-madushanka-addition-as-brydon-carse-replacement-pat-cummins-injury-update-april-17-sakib-hussain-hinge-1776180371221">IPL 2026: SRH bolster pace attack with Dilshan Madushanka’s addition as Carse’s replacement</a><h2>Squads</h2>Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Josh Hazlewood, Jordan Cox, Nuwan Thushara, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan and Satvik Deswal&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mayank Yadav, Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, Josh Inglis, Himmat Singh, Mohsin Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Akash Maharaj Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Arshin Kulkarni and Naman Tiwari

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 23 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday (Apr15). RCB have played four matches so far, winning three and losing one. LSG have also played four matches, winning two and losing two. The defending champions will look to build on their winning momentum, while Lucknow will aim to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the RCB vs LSG clash in IPL history Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants have clashed six times in the Indian Premier League, with RCB winning four matches and LSG claiming victory in two encounters. What is the venue for the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23? The M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will be the venue for the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23. When will the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23? The RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 3 teams rise as early title contenders - why RR, RCB or PBKS can win? Which channel will broadcast the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 in India. Which platform will live-stream the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the RCB vs LSG IPL 2026 Match No.23 in India. Also Read - IPL 2026: SRH bolster pace attack with Dilshan Madushanka’s addition as Carse’s replacement Squads Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Mangesh Yadav, Josh Hazlewood, Jordan Cox, Nuwan Thushara, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Kanishk Chouhan and Satvik Deswal Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Manimaran Siddharth, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mayank Yadav, Matthew Breetzke, Anrich Nortje, Josh Inglis, Himmat Singh, Mohsin Khan, Arjun Tendulkar, Akash Maharaj Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Arshin Kulkarni and Naman Tiwari

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about RCB vs LSG match no 23 timing, squad, H2H & more

The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have bolstered their pace attack by announcing Sri Lankan quick Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for England seamer Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026. Madushanka will join the new pace heroes, Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge, with SRH captain Pat Cummins also expected to land in India and join forces soon. Signed for INR 75 lakh, Madushanka will add value with his left-arm pace, known to trouble even the best of batters with his unplayable inswingers, while his reputation as a handy death bowler makes him a steal buy.&nbsp;Carse, who was among those retained by the franchise, suffered an injury to his right hand just ahead of the tournament opener against the RCB. While SRH head coach Daniel Vettori hoped that he would recover in time for this season, a delay in his recovery forced the management to pick Madushanka as his replacement. &nbsp;For the national team, Madushanka has played just one Test, 28 One-Dayers and 19 T20Is, picking a total of 70 wickets. Although he is yet to win his maiden IPL cap, Madushanka is not new to his cash-rich league, having been picked earlier by the Mumbai Indians during the 2024 edition, when a hamstring injury ruled him out of the season.<h3>Pace woes for SRH</h3>The former IPL champions were in a tight spot picking their best pacers until the home game against the Rajasthan Royals came along. With Cummins’ recovery taking longer than expected and the pace duo of Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat failing to impress thus far, SRH tried the two uncapped quicks, Hussain and Hinge, only for them to turn the tables around with their respective record debuts.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-srh-get-major-boost-with-pat-cummins-expected-to-join-on-april-17-1776170427115">IPL 2026: SRH get major boost with Pat Cummins expected to join on April 17</a> &nbsp;The two, playing together for the first time, picked four wickets each against the Royals, helping Hyderabad beat the table toppers by 57 runs the other night in Hyderabad. While Hinge created history with a triple-wicket first over on his debut, later completing his four-fer, Hussain removed the big fishes in Yashasvi Jaiswal (1) and Donovan Ferreira (69) and two others to register the best haul on his debut. &nbsp;For his brilliant 4/34, which also included the wickets of the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and RR captain Riyan Parag, Hinge won the Player of the Match award.

SRH have signed Sri Lankan left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse. With Pat Cummins nearing a comeback and uncapped stars Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain in top form, find out how the SRH pace attack looks now.

The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) have bolstered their pace attack by announcing Sri Lankan quick Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for England seamer Brydon Carse for the remainder of IPL 2026. Madushanka will join the new pace heroes, Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge, with SRH captain Pat Cummins also expected to land in India and join forces soon. Signed for INR 75 lakh, Madushanka will add value with his left-arm pace, known to trouble even the best of batters with his unplayable inswingers, while his reputation as a handy death bowler makes him a steal buy. Carse, who was among those retained by the franchise, suffered an injury to his right hand just ahead of the tournament opener against the RCB. While SRH head coach Daniel Vettori hoped that he would recover in time for this season, a delay in his recovery forced the management to pick Madushanka as his replacement. For the national team, Madushanka has played just one Test, 28 One-Dayers and 19 T20Is, picking a total of 70 wickets. Although he is yet to win his maiden IPL cap, Madushanka is not new to his cash-rich league, having been picked earlier by the Mumbai Indians during the 2024 edition, when a hamstring injury ruled him out of the season. Pace woes for SRH The former IPL champions were in a tight spot picking their best pacers until the home game against the Rajasthan Royals came along. With Cummins’ recovery taking longer than expected and the pace duo of Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat failing to impress thus far, SRH tried the two uncapped quicks, Hussain and Hinge, only for them to turn the tables around with their respective record debuts. Also read | IPL 2026: SRH get major boost with Pat Cummins expected to join on April 17 The two, playing together for the first time, picked four wickets each against the Royals, helping Hyderabad beat the table toppers by 57 runs the other night in Hyderabad. While Hinge created history with a triple-wicket first over on his debut, later completing his four-fer, Hussain removed the big fishes in Yashasvi Jaiswal (1) and Donovan Ferreira (69) and two others to register the best haul on his debut. For his brilliant 4/34, which also included the wickets of the dangerous Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and RR captain Riyan Parag, Hinge won the Player of the Match award.

SRH have signed Sri Lankan left-arm pacer Dilshan Madushanka as an injury replacement for Brydon Carse. With Pat Cummins nearing a comeback and uncapped stars Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain in top form, find out how the SRH pace attack looks now.

IPL 2026: SRH bolster pace attack with Dilshan Madushanka’s addition as Carse’s replacement

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins is expected to return to India around Apr 17 to rejoin his squad, provided he clears a fitness assessment in Australia. The Australian captain is scheduled to undergo the test on Wednesday and a positive result could see him back in action for SRH soon after.Cummins has been managing a back issue since July last year, which ruled him out of the T20 World Cup 2026 and apart from a single Ashes Test in December, he has mainly been sidelined, raising concerns for both his national side and his IPL franchise due to his importance as a strike bowler and leader.&nbsp;According to media reports, Cummins is likely to clear a fitness test and receive clearance from Cricket Australia. If all goes as planned, he could arrive in Hyderabad just ahead of SRH’s home fixture on Apr 18.&nbsp;“Cummins, the captain of Australia, will undergo a fitness test on Wednesday back home, and if he clears it—there is an element of optimism in the franchise—there is a chance he could start playing for them. Cummins is expected to be back in Hyderabad on April 17. SRH play their next match on Friday (April 18) at home,” the report said.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-csk-vs-kkr-ms-dhoni-net-session-sparks-comeback-hopes-will-he-feature-against-kolkata-dewald-brevis-1776171055331">IPL 2026: MS Dhoni’s net session sparks comeback hopes; will he feature against KKR?</a>&nbsp;The 32-year-old had initially linked up with the squad on Mar 27 before their opening game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but returned to Australia on Apr 4 following the match against Kolkata Knight Riders for further scans.&nbsp;Before the start of the season, Cummins had indicated that he was targeting a return in the latter half of the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/blessing-muzarabani-banned-by-pcb-after-choosing-ipl-over-pakistan-league-1776162616382">Blessing Muzarabani banned by PCB after choosing IPL over Pakistan league</a>&nbsp;“I’m back bowling. I’m bowling basically every third day at the moment. We’ve mapped out a plan to get me right by the middle of the tournament. So hopefully, if nothing goes wrong, I’ll play the back half, plus the final,” Cummins was quoted as saying.&nbsp;Cummins potential comeback is timely for Hyderabad, especially after promising performances from domestic bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who both claimed four wickets in a comfortable 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

Pat Cummins is likely to return to India by Apr 17 after undergoing a fitness test in Australia, which will decide his availability for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing IPL season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins is expected to return to India around Apr 17 to rejoin his squad, provided he clears a fitness assessment in Australia. The Australian captain is scheduled to undergo the test on Wednesday and a positive result could see him back in action for SRH soon after. Cummins has been managing a back issue since July last year, which ruled him out of the T20 World Cup 2026 and apart from a single Ashes Test in December, he has mainly been sidelined, raising concerns for both his national side and his IPL franchise due to his importance as a strike bowler and leader. According to media reports, Cummins is likely to clear a fitness test and receive clearance from Cricket Australia. If all goes as planned, he could arrive in Hyderabad just ahead of SRH’s home fixture on Apr 18. “Cummins, the captain of Australia, will undergo a fitness test on Wednesday back home, and if he clears it—there is an element of optimism in the franchise—there is a chance he could start playing for them. Cummins is expected to be back in Hyderabad on April 17. SRH play their next match on Friday (April 18) at home,” the report said. Also Read - IPL 2026: MS Dhoni’s net session sparks comeback hopes; will he feature against KKR? The 32-year-old had initially linked up with the squad on Mar 27 before their opening game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru but returned to Australia on Apr 4 following the match against Kolkata Knight Riders for further scans. Before the start of the season, Cummins had indicated that he was targeting a return in the latter half of the tournament. Also Read - Blessing Muzarabani banned by PCB after choosing IPL over Pakistan league “I’m back bowling. I’m bowling basically every third day at the moment. We’ve mapped out a plan to get me right by the middle of the tournament. So hopefully, if nothing goes wrong, I’ll play the back half, plus the final,” Cummins was quoted as saying. Cummins potential comeback is timely for Hyderabad, especially after promising performances from domestic bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who both claimed four wickets in a comfortable 57-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

Pat Cummins is likely to return to India by Apr 17 after undergoing a fitness test in Australia, which will decide his availability for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing IPL season.

IPL 2026: SRH get major boost with Pat Cummins expected to join on April 17

The BCCI selectors have put Team India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav on notice despite helping the Men in Blue clinch their record third T20 crown in March this year. Part of two T20 WC-winning teams, captaining one, SKY is a veteran performer in this format, having previously claimed the number one position in T20Is. Currently part of the star-studded Mumbai Indians (MI) squad, SKY is certain to lead the Indian Team on the UK tour, including five T20Is against England and two versus Ireland; however, his selection beyond that point would be performance-based.&nbsp;Per a PTI report, the selectors are aware of Suryakumar’s bleak run with the bat, raising questions over his form heading into the 2028 LA Olympics and the T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. While SKY scored 242 runs in nine outings during the triumphant T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, including a match-winning 84 against the USA in India’s tournament opener, he has just managed 106 in four innings for his IPL franchise thus far. &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-set-to-become-youngest-indian-debutant-india-tour-of-ireland-2026-t20i-series-sachin-tendulkar-shafali-verma-1776166099372">Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to become youngest Indian debutant on Ireland tour – Report</a>&nbsp;“Obviously, Surya is now leading the team. But he also has to ensure that, as a batter, he maintains a level of consistency in his performances. Obviously, he will lead in the UK, but after that, discussions going forward till 2028 could be purely performance-based," a BCCI source close to the information revealed in a chat. &nbsp;A run-scoring machine in the shortest format, Suryakumar played 21 T20Is last year but failed to score a fifty in any of those; he, however, improved his numbers in 2026 during the home five-match T20I series against New Zealand, where he completed three half-centuries in five matches. He carried his form to the T20 World Cup, where he scored his only fifty-plus score against the associate nation (the USA) before failing to deliver big on grander occasions. &nbsp;Meanwhile, SKY would next feature for MI against the touring PBKS side, who are unbeaten thus far this season, at home during Thursday’s (Apr 16) fixture.

Is Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy at risk? Despite a T20 World Cup win, the BCCI has reportedly put SKY on notice ahead of the UK tour. Read the latest on his "performance-based" future and his upcoming clash against PBKS on April 16.

The BCCI selectors have put Team India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav on notice despite helping the Men in Blue clinch their record third T20 crown in March this year. Part of two T20 WC-winning teams, captaining one, SKY is a veteran performer in this format, having previously claimed the number one position in T20Is. Currently part of the star-studded Mumbai Indians (MI) squad, SKY is certain to lead the Indian Team on the UK tour, including five T20Is against England and two versus Ireland; however, his selection beyond that point would be performance-based. Per a PTI report, the selectors are aware of Suryakumar’s bleak run with the bat, raising questions over his form heading into the 2028 LA Olympics and the T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. While SKY scored 242 runs in nine outings during the triumphant T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, including a match-winning 84 against the USA in India’s tournament opener, he has just managed 106 in four innings for his IPL franchise thus far. Also read | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to become youngest Indian debutant on Ireland tour – Report “Obviously, Surya is now leading the team. But he also has to ensure that, as a batter, he maintains a level of consistency in his performances. Obviously, he will lead in the UK, but after that, discussions going forward till 2028 could be purely performance-based," a BCCI source close to the information revealed in a chat. A run-scoring machine in the shortest format, Suryakumar played 21 T20Is last year but failed to score a fifty in any of those; he, however, improved his numbers in 2026 during the home five-match T20I series against New Zealand, where he completed three half-centuries in five matches. He carried his form to the T20 World Cup, where he scored his only fifty-plus score against the associate nation (the USA) before failing to deliver big on grander occasions. Meanwhile, SKY would next feature for MI against the touring PBKS side, who are unbeaten thus far this season, at home during Thursday’s (Apr 16) fixture.

Is Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy at risk? Despite a T20 World Cup win, the BCCI has reportedly put SKY on notice ahead of the UK tour. Read the latest on his "performance-based" future and his upcoming clash against PBKS on April 16.

Make or Break: Why UK tour could decide Suryakumar Yadav’s T20I future

Veteran CSK batter MS Dhoni has resumed net training, sparking his comeback rumours just ahead of his team’s home IPL 2026 game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (Apr 14). CSK returned to winning ways in the previous clash against Delhi Capitals and hopes to continue maintaining it. While Dewald Brevis returned to the playing XI after missing the first three games due to a side strain, CSK sweat on MS Dhoni’s fitness as they aim to climb up the points table. However, the big question is whether he would play the marquee clash against KKR?&nbsp;MS Dhoni had a brief batting session late on Monday at the MA Chidambaram but remains highly unlikely for Tuesday’s home tie, per ESPNcricinfo. &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-set-to-become-youngest-indian-debutant-india-tour-of-ireland-2026-t20i-series-sachin-tendulkar-shafali-verma-1776166099372">Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to become youngest male Indian debutant on Ireland tour – Report</a>&nbsp;Dhoni suffered a calf strain ahead of the season and missed all four matches since. MS is said to be working towards attaining full fitness. Meanwhile, per CSK’s earlier statement, Dhoni was to miss the first two weeks for rehab, but was later ruled out until at least the end of April. &nbsp;During the training session, Dhoni only faced throwdowns, mainly from batting coach and ex-CSK teammate Michael Hussey. He neither batted at full intensity nor kept wickets during keeping drills. &nbsp;Team head coach Stephen Fleming also commented on his fitness earlier ahead of the Punjab Kings game, saying, "It is just a game without him. He is still heavily involved in the side, and his influence remains very strong.”<h3>CSK in IPL 2026</h3>Chennai has played four matches thus far, winning one and losing three. Under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, CSK has posted two 200-plus totals, including one against DC, in which Sanju Samson smashed his maiden hundred for the franchise. &nbsp;New additions in the bowling attack and Brevis’ return boosted CSK’s form, as they began to look like their old self. Although Dhoni’s comeback date remains uncertain, the former five-time champions are preparing the best side even in his absence.&nbsp;

Will MS Dhoni play against KKR tonight? Despite resuming net training at Chepauk, "Thala" remains a doubt for the CSK vs KKR clash on April 14. Get the latest on Dhoni’s calf injury.

Veteran CSK batter MS Dhoni has resumed net training, sparking his comeback rumours just ahead of his team’s home IPL 2026 game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (Apr 14). CSK returned to winning ways in the previous clash against Delhi Capitals and hopes to continue maintaining it. While Dewald Brevis returned to the playing XI after missing the first three games due to a side strain, CSK sweat on MS Dhoni’s fitness as they aim to climb up the points table. However, the big question is whether he would play the marquee clash against KKR? MS Dhoni had a brief batting session late on Monday at the MA Chidambaram but remains highly unlikely for Tuesday’s home tie, per ESPNcricinfo. Also read | Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to become youngest male Indian debutant on Ireland tour – Report Dhoni suffered a calf strain ahead of the season and missed all four matches since. MS is said to be working towards attaining full fitness. Meanwhile, per CSK’s earlier statement, Dhoni was to miss the first two weeks for rehab, but was later ruled out until at least the end of April. During the training session, Dhoni only faced throwdowns, mainly from batting coach and ex-CSK teammate Michael Hussey. He neither batted at full intensity nor kept wickets during keeping drills. Team head coach Stephen Fleming also commented on his fitness earlier ahead of the Punjab Kings game, saying, "It is just a game without him. He is still heavily involved in the side, and his influence remains very strong.” CSK in IPL 2026 Chennai has played four matches thus far, winning one and losing three. Under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership, CSK has posted two 200-plus totals, including one against DC, in which Sanju Samson smashed his maiden hundred for the franchise. New additions in the bowling attack and Brevis’ return boosted CSK’s form, as they began to look like their old self. Although Dhoni’s comeback date remains uncertain, the former five-time champions are preparing the best side even in his absence.

Will MS Dhoni play against KKR tonight? Despite resuming net training at Chepauk, "Thala" remains a doubt for the CSK vs KKR clash on April 14. Get the latest on Dhoni’s calf injury.

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni’s net session sparks comeback hopes; will he feature against KKR?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is amongst those shortlisted for the away T20I tour of Ireland in June 2026. Following his IPL heroics for the Rajasthan Royals, for whom he slammed a record 35-ball hundred last season, clubbed along with several match-winning knocks thus far in IPL 2026, the swashbuckling teenager could become the youngest to play for India. Already touted to break cricket records at this tender age, the BCCI selectors could fast-track his India debut as early as this year.&nbsp;While Shafali Verma is the youngest Indian debutant (15 years and 239 days) across both divisions since 2000, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar was the youngest male cricketer from the country (16 years and 205 days).&nbsp;“He is in contention for the Ireland tour, and the selectors have shortlisted his name along with those of many other players,” a source close to the information confirmed this development, as quoted by The Indian Express. &nbsp;After IPL 2026, India will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test in Mullanpur, before flying to the UK for the white-ball series. While India will face England for five T20Is and three ODIs starting July 1, the shadow tour of Ireland consists of just two T20Is (June 26 and 28) in Belfast. &nbsp;The left-handed opener has made headlines since his IPL debut last year, breaking records in and beyond the tournament. Having represented India-A and India’s U-19 teams in the meantime, including winning the U19 ODI World Cup recently, Vaibhav has shown his class and appetite for runs, impressing the selectors. While discussions around his selection continue to happen on the sidelines, those in charge have reportedly made up their minds about bringing him on the international stage. &nbsp;Even thus far this season, Vaibhav smashed a 17-ball 52 against the Chennai Super Kings and a 14-ball 39 against the Mumbai Indians, during which he smashed ace quick Jasprit Bumrah for a first-ball six. However, his best came against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), when he registered a brilliant 78 off just 26 balls, helping his team win the crucial match.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/srh-vs-rr-ipl-2026-praful-hinge-on-dream-debut-i-told-people-i-will-dismiss-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-on-a-bouncer-4-for-34-sakib-hussain-1776106829389">Praful Hinge on dream IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Sooryavanshi on a bouncer’</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, in his latest outing against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), Vaibhav departed on a first-ball duck, a rarity in his brief career.

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The publication reports that the selectors are keen to have him on board for India’s two away tours against Ireland and Zimbabwe later this year.&nbsp; &nbsp;The rookie opener, however, also drew a vote of confidence from one of BCCI’s top functionaries. &nbsp;“What an amazing batting display by Vaibhav Suryavanshi this @IPL 2026 season. This prodigy certainly deserves to debut for Team India @BCCI as the youngest, given his performances. It’s rare you get chance to pick up someone so talented and sooooo young too. Certainly deserves his name to be recorded as the youngest debutant for India,” IPL chairman Arun Dhumal wrote on X.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make history! Following his IPL 2026 heroics for Rajasthan Royals, the teenage prodigy has been shortlisted for India’s T20I tour of Ireland. Could he become India’s youngest-ever debutant? Get the latest on the BCCI’s selection plans.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is amongst those shortlisted for the away T20I tour of Ireland in June 2026. Following his IPL heroics for the Rajasthan Royals, for whom he slammed a record 35-ball hundred last season, clubbed along with several match-winning knocks thus far in IPL 2026, the swashbuckling teenager could become the youngest to play for India. Already touted to break cricket records at this tender age, the BCCI selectors could fast-track his India debut as early as this year. While Shafali Verma is the youngest Indian debutant (15 years and 239 days) across both divisions since 2000, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar was the youngest male cricketer from the country (16 years and 205 days). “He is in contention for the Ireland tour, and the selectors have shortlisted his name along with those of many other players,” a source close to the information confirmed this development, as quoted by The Indian Express. After IPL 2026, India will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test in Mullanpur, before flying to the UK for the white-ball series. While India will face England for five T20Is and three ODIs starting July 1, the shadow tour of Ireland consists of just two T20Is (June 26 and 28) in Belfast. The left-handed opener has made headlines since his IPL debut last year, breaking records in and beyond the tournament. Having represented India-A and India’s U-19 teams in the meantime, including winning the U19 ODI World Cup recently, Vaibhav has shown his class and appetite for runs, impressing the selectors. While discussions around his selection continue to happen on the sidelines, those in charge have reportedly made up their minds about bringing him on the international stage. Even thus far this season, Vaibhav smashed a 17-ball 52 against the Chennai Super Kings and a 14-ball 39 against the Mumbai Indians, during which he smashed ace quick Jasprit Bumrah for a first-ball six. However, his best came against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), when he registered a brilliant 78 off just 26 balls, helping his team win the crucial match. Also read | Praful Hinge on dream IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Sooryavanshi on a bouncer’ Meanwhile, in his latest outing against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), Vaibhav departed on a first-ball duck, a rarity in his brief career.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to make history! Following his IPL 2026 heroics for Rajasthan Royals, the teenage prodigy has been shortlisted for India’s T20I tour of Ireland. Could he become India’s youngest-ever debutant? Get the latest on the BCCI’s selection plans.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to become youngest male Indian debutant on Ireland tour – Report

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani has been handed a two-year ban from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after signing with Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League last month. The 29-year-old had earlier been contracted to Islamabad United but withdrew to take up the IPL opportunity.In an official statement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Muzarabani will be banned from participating in the next two PSL seasons with immediate effect.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Following a thorough disciplinary review, the PCB has announced that Zimbabwean cricketer Blessing Muzarabani is declared ineligible to participate in the next two editions of the PSL, effective immediately," the PCB said in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-will-varun-chakravarthy-play-vs-csk-kkr-provides-update-1776154376390">IPL 2026: Will Varun Chakravarthy play vs CSK? KKR provides update</a>&nbsp;The Pakistan Cricket Board stated that by taking part in a “conflicting engagement,” the 29-year-old had violated professional standards.&nbsp;“Professionalism in franchise-based leagues requires participants to act with transparency and consistency. Entering into a conflicting engagement while a prior binding agreement subsists represents a departure from the expected standards of the game," the PSL said in a statement on Tuesday.&nbsp;“Such conduct, if left unaddressed, erodes the reliability of dealings and the confidence that franchises, regulators, and stakeholders place in professional engagements. The two-year ban reflects the gravity of the breach," it added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-gt-csk-fixtures-swapped-after-venue-twist-here-s-why-1776149228679">IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why</a>&nbsp;Muzarabani is not alone in stepping away from PSL commitments in favor of the IPL. Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka recently left Lahore Qalandars to join Rajasthan Royals.&nbsp;Similarly, South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch received a one-year PSL ban last year after opting to play for Mumbai Indians despite being signed by Peshawar Zalmi.&nbsp;The 2026 PSL season is currently being staged in Lahore and Karachi without spectators due to an oil crisis linked to tensions in West Asia. However, discussions are expected between the PCB and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding the possible return of fans to the stadiums.

Kolkata Knight Riders approached pacer Blessing Muzarabani after being instructed to release Mustafizur Rahman.

Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani has been handed a two-year ban from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after signing with Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League last month. The 29-year-old had earlier been contracted to Islamabad United but withdrew to take up the IPL opportunity. In an official statement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Muzarabani will be banned from participating in the next two PSL seasons with immediate effect. “Following a thorough disciplinary review, the PCB has announced that Zimbabwean cricketer Blessing Muzarabani is declared ineligible to participate in the next two editions of the PSL, effective immediately," the PCB said in a statement. Also Read - IPL 2026: Will Varun Chakravarthy play vs CSK? KKR provides update The Pakistan Cricket Board stated that by taking part in a “conflicting engagement,” the 29-year-old had violated professional standards. “Professionalism in franchise-based leagues requires participants to act with transparency and consistency. Entering into a conflicting engagement while a prior binding agreement subsists represents a departure from the expected standards of the game," the PSL said in a statement on Tuesday. “Such conduct, if left unaddressed, erodes the reliability of dealings and the confidence that franchises, regulators, and stakeholders place in professional engagements. The two-year ban reflects the gravity of the breach," it added. Also Read - IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why Muzarabani is not alone in stepping away from PSL commitments in favor of the IPL. Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka recently left Lahore Qalandars to join Rajasthan Royals. Similarly, South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch received a one-year PSL ban last year after opting to play for Mumbai Indians despite being signed by Peshawar Zalmi. The 2026 PSL season is currently being staged in Lahore and Karachi without spectators due to an oil crisis linked to tensions in West Asia. However, discussions are expected between the PCB and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding the possible return of fans to the stadiums.

Kolkata Knight Riders approached pacer Blessing Muzarabani after being instructed to release Mustafizur Rahman.

Blessing Muzarabani banned by PCB after choosing IPL over Pakistan league

From Kagiso Rabada to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 100 wickets in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Lasith Malinga, Ashish Nehra and Harshal Patel

From Kagiso Rabada to Bhuvneshwar Kumar, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 100 wickets in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Lasith Malinga, Ashish Nehra and Harshal Patel

Meet top 5 bowlers fastest to 100 IPL wickets

Varun Chakravarthy’s fitness has been a key talking point among KKR supporters ahead of their match against Chennai Super Kings, as the spinner has been sidelined since the defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he injured his finger while attempting a catch. Since then, he has missed both the game against PBKS and the loss to LSG at Eden Gardens. Prior to the Lucknow clash, there was no clear timeline for his comeback, but recent updates suggest he could be in contention for selection again.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to media reports, a KKR spokesperson confirmed in the pre-match press conference that Varun is ready for the Apr 14 fixture against CSK at Chepauk. Despite wearing a bandage, he has been actively training in the lead-up to the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/boxer-terrance-crawford-found-guilty-and-fined-despite-police-using-guns-in-traffic-stop-1776152654562">Police used guns in traffic stop yet boxer Crawford found guilty &amp; fined</a>&nbsp;"So, Varun's been training. He's had a bandage on his hand, but then he's still training. He's been training for all the days leading up to this match, so he's good," said the KKR spokesperson.&nbsp;Against CSK, Varun has delivered solid performances, claiming 13 wickets in 11 matches. At Chepauk, his home venue, he has taken eight wickets in seven games, maintaining an average of 24.38.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-he-didn-t-give-me-a-chance-ayush-shetty-after-loss-to-shi-yuqi-at-badminton-asia-championships-2026-1776147434350">'He didn't give me a chance': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Badminton Asia Championships 2026</a>&nbsp;However, the current season has been challenging for him so far, as he has struggled with his economy rate, conceding runs at 13.16 and is yet to pick up a wicket.&nbsp;KKR have also received additional boost with the arrival of Matheesha Pathirana. The Sri Lankan pacer has obtained his no-objection certificate and is now available for selection ahead of the CSK encounter.

Varun Chakravarthy’s potential return would be a significant boost for KKR as they look to secure their first win of the season against CSK in Chennai.

Varun Chakravarthy’s fitness has been a key talking point among KKR supporters ahead of their match against Chennai Super Kings, as the spinner has been sidelined since the defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he injured his finger while attempting a catch. Since then, he has missed both the game against PBKS and the loss to LSG at Eden Gardens. Prior to the Lucknow clash, there was no clear timeline for his comeback, but recent updates suggest he could be in contention for selection again. According to media reports, a KKR spokesperson confirmed in the pre-match press conference that Varun is ready for the Apr 14 fixture against CSK at Chepauk. Despite wearing a bandage, he has been actively training in the lead-up to the game. Also Read - Police used guns in traffic stop yet boxer Crawford found guilty & fined "So, Varun's been training. He's had a bandage on his hand, but then he's still training. He's been training for all the days leading up to this match, so he's good," said the KKR spokesperson. Against CSK, Varun has delivered solid performances, claiming 13 wickets in 11 matches. At Chepauk, his home venue, he has taken eight wickets in seven games, maintaining an average of 24.38. Also Read - 'He didn't give me a chance': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Badminton Asia Championships 2026 However, the current season has been challenging for him so far, as he has struggled with his economy rate, conceding runs at 13.16 and is yet to pick up a wicket. KKR have also received additional boost with the arrival of Matheesha Pathirana. The Sri Lankan pacer has obtained his no-objection certificate and is now available for selection ahead of the CSK encounter.

Varun Chakravarthy’s potential return would be a significant boost for KKR as they look to secure their first win of the season against CSK in Chennai.

IPL 2026: Will Varun Chakravarthy play vs CSK? KKR provides update

Rajasthan Royals (RR) walked into the IPL 2026 match against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday (Apr 13) as the only team with 100 per cent win record in the season. The Royals, chasing 217, however, faced fury of two debutant pacers - Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Both the pacers took took four wickets each and took SRH to a dominating 57-run win. Royals skipper Riyan Parag, while calling the loss a blip, acknowledged there were some miscalculations from them but conceded that the SRH debuting bowlers did bowl really well. The loss didn't displace Royals (8 points from 5 matches) from top position on the points table but took SRH to fourth place (4 points from 5 matches).<h2>RR skipper Parag reacts to loss vs SRH</h2>"Not a lot of time to feel the emotions, to be honest. We lost back-to-back wickets, credit to the way they bowled. Probably a few miscalculations from us, but we will just take this as a blip and not think about it too much,” Parag said Royals' first loss of the season.Also Read - <a href=" IPL 2026, SRH vs RR | Meet Praful Hinge, who started career with 3-wicket over">IPL 2026, SRH vs RR | Meet Praful Hinge, who started career with 3-wicket over</a>"I think I've not seen them a lot domestically, but I think I played Sakib once when I played against Bihar versus Assam. But they bowled beautifully," he added about the two debutants.<h2>Praful-Sakib create history</h2>Praful bowled the first over of RR's chase - his first IPL over - and took three wickets in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This is the first time a bowler had taken three wickets in first over of an IPL innings. Hinge dismissed Riyan Parag in his second over as RR became 9/5 in three overs. The other wicket was taken by Sakib, who dismissed Jaiswal in his first over as well.Praful finished with 4/34 while Sakib took 4/24 - making them only the second Indian pair of Indian bowlers taking four wickets each in one IPL innings. The last Indian bowling pair to achieve the feat was Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma for Gujarat Titans.

The Royals, chasing 217, however, faced fury of two debutant pacers - Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Both the pacers took took four wickets each as SRH got a dominating 57-run win. Praful and Sakib are only the second Indian pair of Indian bowlers taking four wickets each in one IPL innings.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) walked into the IPL 2026 match against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday (Apr 13) as the only team with 100 per cent win record in the season. The Royals, chasing 217, however, faced fury of two debutant pacers - Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Both the pacers took took four wickets each and took SRH to a dominating 57-run win. Royals skipper Riyan Parag, while calling the loss a blip, acknowledged there were some miscalculations from them but conceded that the SRH debuting bowlers did bowl really well. The loss didn't displace Royals (8 points from 5 matches) from top position on the points table but took SRH to fourth place (4 points from 5 matches). RR skipper Parag reacts to loss vs SRH "Not a lot of time to feel the emotions, to be honest. We lost back-to-back wickets, credit to the way they bowled. Probably a few miscalculations from us, but we will just take this as a blip and not think about it too much,” Parag said Royals' first loss of the season. Also Read - IPL 2026, SRH vs RR | Meet Praful Hinge, who started career with 3-wicket over "I think I've not seen them a lot domestically, but I think I played Sakib once when I played against Bihar versus Assam. But they bowled beautifully," he added about the two debutants. Praful-Sakib create history Praful bowled the first over of RR's chase - his first IPL over - and took three wickets in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This is the first time a bowler had taken three wickets in first over of an IPL innings. Hinge dismissed Riyan Parag in his second over as RR became 9/5 in three overs. The other wicket was taken by Sakib, who dismissed Jaiswal in his first over as well. Praful finished with 4/34 while Sakib took 4/24 - making them only the second Indian pair of Indian bowlers taking four wickets each in one IPL innings. The last Indian bowling pair to achieve the feat was Mohammed Shami and Mohit Sharma for Gujarat Titans.

The Royals, chasing 217, however, faced fury of two debutant pacers - Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain. Both the pacers took took four wickets each as SRH got a dominating 57-run win. Praful and Sakib are only the second Indian pair of Indian bowlers taking four wickets each in one IPL innings.

IPL 2026 | 'I have not seen...': Parag reacts to SRH debutant pacers Praful and Sakib tearing RR apart

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revised the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 schedule, as the Apr 26 match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will now take place in Chennai instead of Ahmedabad, while their return fixture on May 21 has been moved to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The change has been made in view of the municipal corporation elections scheduled across Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat on Apr 26, 2026.&nbsp;A statement from the IPL said, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces a revision in the schedule of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026." "The afternoon fixture between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, originally scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad on April 26, 2026, will now be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, with the match starting at 03:30 PM IST." "Accordingly, the reverse fixture between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, scheduled to be played on May 21, 2026 in the evening, will now be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, with the match set to begin at 07:30 PM IST," the statement added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-he-didn-t-give-me-a-chance-ayush-shetty-after-loss-to-shi-yuqi-at-badminton-asia-championships-2026-1776147434350">'He didn't give me a chance': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Badminton Asia Championships 2026</a> Currently, GT are at the fifth spot in the points table with two wins and two losses each, with four points. They won their last match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Lucknow on Sunday. CSK also broke their three-match losing streak, winning by 23 runs against Delhi Capitals (DC) at their home venue of Chepauk Stadium on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-watch-man-utd-s-martinez-gets-red-card-3-match-suspension-for-pulling-hair-of-leeds-calvert-lewin-1776144279636">WATCH | Man Utd's Martinez gets red card &amp; 3-match suspension for pulling hair</a>&nbsp;The remaining 50 league matches are set to be played from Apr 13 to May 24 across 12 venues, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamshala, Raipur and New Chandigarh. The second phase of the tournament will include eight double-headers, with matches starting at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM IST.&nbsp;Venues for the playoffs have not yet been confirmed, however, the IPL 2026 final is expected to be hosted at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title-winning run last season.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

The fixtures between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on Apr 26 and May 21 have been swapped by the BCCI.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revised the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 schedule, as the Apr 26 match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings will now take place in Chennai instead of Ahmedabad, while their return fixture on May 21 has been moved to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The change has been made in view of the municipal corporation elections scheduled across Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat on Apr 26, 2026. A statement from the IPL said, "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces a revision in the schedule of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026." "The afternoon fixture between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings, originally scheduled to be played in Ahmedabad on April 26, 2026, will now be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, with the match starting at 03:30 PM IST." "Accordingly, the reverse fixture between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans, scheduled to be played on May 21, 2026 in the evening, will now be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, with the match set to begin at 07:30 PM IST," the statement added. Also Read - 'He didn't give me a chance': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Badminton Asia Championships 2026 Currently, GT are at the fifth spot in the points table with two wins and two losses each, with four points. They won their last match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Lucknow on Sunday. CSK also broke their three-match losing streak, winning by 23 runs against Delhi Capitals (DC) at their home venue of Chepauk Stadium on Saturday. Also Read - WATCH | Man Utd's Martinez gets red card & 3-match suspension for pulling hair The remaining 50 league matches are set to be played from Apr 13 to May 24 across 12 venues, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Dharamshala, Raipur and New Chandigarh. The second phase of the tournament will include eight double-headers, with matches starting at 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM IST. Venues for the playoffs have not yet been confirmed, however, the IPL 2026 final is expected to be hosted at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title-winning run last season. With inputs from agencies

The fixtures between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on Apr 26 and May 21 have been swapped by the BCCI.

IPL 2026: GT-CSK fixtures swapped after venue twist - Here's why

American boxer Terrance Crawford has been ordered to pay $75 in fine and $49 in court costs for an incident which involved a gunpoint traffic stop. The court announced the verdict on Monday (Apr 14) after finding Crawford guilty of careless driving on September 28 last year. During the incident, the police officers ordered Crawford and the rest of the passengers in the car to step out on a gunpoint. They had stopped the car after observing it being driven recklessly.<h2>Why was Crawford stopped at gunpoint by police?</h2>On September 28, Crawford attended a parade held in his home city of Omaha, Nebraska after his win over Canelo Alvarez to win super middleweight championship fight. Later in the night, police officer stopped a car after observing it being driven recklessly. During the stop, Crawford's head of security, sitting on the front passenger seat, told the officer near his car window that he'd carrying a legal firearm. Soon after this, the second officer standing near the driver side window saw a gun on the floorboard. Officers drew their gun immediately and ordered all occupants to step out of the car.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-chris-payton-jones-ex-nfl-player-30-dies-in-car-accident-1776148115093">Who was Chris Payton-Jones? Ex-NFL player, 30, dies in car accident</a>Police later confirmed that all occupants were legally allowed to carry a gun including Crawford who said that he informed officer standing near passenger side window about the gun but the office didn't hear him. Crawford was ticketed and released by the officers.The incident to an internal investigation by Omaha police department into the officers' action and ruled that they acted lawfully.<h2>What led to the win parade in Omaha?</h2>The parade was organized after Crawford became the first first to win three unified division titles after beating Alvarez by unanimous decision. The boxer retired in December last year with a perfect 42-0 record including 31 wins via knockout.

The court announced the verdict on Monday (Apr 14) after finding Crawford guilty of careless driving on September 28 last year an fined $75 plus $49 in court costs. During the incident, the police officers ordered Crawford and the rest of the passengers in the car to step out on a gunpoint.

American boxer Terrance Crawford has been ordered to pay $75 in fine and $49 in court costs for an incident which involved a gunpoint traffic stop. The court announced the verdict on Monday (Apr 14) after finding Crawford guilty of careless driving on September 28 last year. During the incident, the police officers ordered Crawford and the rest of the passengers in the car to step out on a gunpoint. They had stopped the car after observing it being driven recklessly. Why was Crawford stopped at gunpoint by police? On September 28, Crawford attended a parade held in his home city of Omaha, Nebraska after his win over Canelo Alvarez to win super middleweight championship fight. Later in the night, police officer stopped a car after observing it being driven recklessly. During the stop, Crawford's head of security, sitting on the front passenger seat, told the officer near his car window that he'd carrying a legal firearm. Soon after this, the second officer standing near the driver side window saw a gun on the floorboard. Officers drew their gun immediately and ordered all occupants to step out of the car. Also Read - Who was Chris Payton-Jones? Ex-NFL player, 30, dies in car accident Police later confirmed that all occupants were legally allowed to carry a gun including Crawford who said that he informed officer standing near passenger side window about the gun but the office didn't hear him. Crawford was ticketed and released by the officers. The incident to an internal investigation by Omaha police department into the officers' action and ruled that they acted lawfully. What led to the win parade in Omaha? The parade was organized after Crawford became the first first to win three unified division titles after beating Alvarez by unanimous decision. The boxer retired in December last year with a perfect 42-0 record including 31 wins via knockout.

The court announced the verdict on Monday (Apr 14) after finding Crawford guilty of careless driving on September 28 last year an fined $75 plus $49 in court costs. During the incident, the police officers ordered Crawford and the rest of the passengers in the car to step out on a gunpoint.

Police used guns in traffic stop yet boxer Terrance Crawford found guilty and fined

Ayush Shetty’s impressive run to the final of the Asian Badminton Championships ended with a silver medal for India, marking a significant achievement for the 20-year-old. With the rest of the Indian contingent exiting early, Shetty ensured the country had a podium finish in the tournament. Ranked world No. 25, Ayush produced a remarkable campaign, defeating three top-10 players on his way to the final. He began by overcoming China’s world No. 7 Li Shifeng in the opening round, followed by a win over former Asian Games champion and world No. 4 Jonatan Christie in the quarterfinals. He then stunned world No. 1 and Paris Olympics silver medallist Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semifinals.&nbsp;Although he fell short in the final against China’s Shi Yuqi, Ayush believes there were valuable lessons to take from the match. Speaking to WION in an online interaction, he reflected on the defeat and admitted that his opponent did not allow him to play his usual attacking game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-watch-man-utd-s-martinez-gets-red-card-3-match-suspension-for-pulling-hair-of-leeds-calvert-lewin-1776144279636">Premier League | 'Not aggressive': Man Utd's Martinez gets red card &amp; 3-match suspension for pulling hair of Leeds' Calvert-Lewin</a>&nbsp;When asked if he needs to improve his transition from attack to defence, especially in rallies, he agreed and said it is an area he needs to work on by being more patient and playing longer rallies.&nbsp;“Yes, I think in the final, he didn’t give me a chance to attack. He kept his lengths perfect and didn’t allow me to dominate at the net. He maintained the pace, so I couldn’t create good attacking opportunities. That is something I need to work on, being more patient and playing longer rallies,” Ayush said.&nbsp;Despite the loss, the youngster had a memorable tournament and defeating top-ranked players will give him plenty of confidence. He will now shift his focus to the upcoming World Championships, followed by the Asian Games. It will be interesting to see how he builds on this experience and aims for a gold medal in future tournaments.

Speaking to WION in an online interaction, Ayush reflected on his defeat to China’s Shi Yuqi and admitted that the reigning world champion did not allow him to play his usual attacking game.

Ayush Shetty’s impressive run to the final of the Asian Badminton Championships ended with a silver medal for India, marking a significant achievement for the 20-year-old. With the rest of the Indian contingent exiting early, Shetty ensured the country had a podium finish in the tournament. Ranked world No. 25, Ayush produced a remarkable campaign, defeating three top-10 players on his way to the final. He began by overcoming China’s world No. 7 Li Shifeng in the opening round, followed by a win over former Asian Games champion and world No. 4 Jonatan Christie in the quarterfinals. He then stunned world No. 1 and Paris Olympics silver medallist Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the semifinals. Although he fell short in the final against China’s Shi Yuqi, Ayush believes there were valuable lessons to take from the match. Speaking to WION in an online interaction, he reflected on the defeat and admitted that his opponent did not allow him to play his usual attacking game. Also Read - Premier League | 'Not aggressive': Man Utd's Martinez gets red card & 3-match suspension for pulling hair of Leeds' Calvert-Lewin When asked if he needs to improve his transition from attack to defence, especially in rallies, he agreed and said it is an area he needs to work on by being more patient and playing longer rallies. “Yes, I think in the final, he didn’t give me a chance to attack. He kept his lengths perfect and didn’t allow me to dominate at the net. He maintained the pace, so I couldn’t create good attacking opportunities. That is something I need to work on, being more patient and playing longer rallies,” Ayush said. Despite the loss, the youngster had a memorable tournament and defeating top-ranked players will give him plenty of confidence. He will now shift his focus to the upcoming World Championships, followed by the Asian Games. It will be interesting to see how he builds on this experience and aims for a gold medal in future tournaments.

Speaking to WION in an online interaction, Ayush reflected on his defeat to China’s Shi Yuqi and admitted that the reigning world champion did not allow him to play his usual attacking game.

'He didn't give me a chance': Ayush Shetty after loss to Shi Yuqi at Badminton Asia Championships 2026

Chris Payton-Jones, 30-year-old former NFL cornerback, died in car accident on Saturday (Apr 11) night in Florida. The ex-NFL CB had played in the league from 2018-21 after going unpicked in the 2018 NFL draft. He played 29 regular-season games for multiple franchises: Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans. In 2023, he joined XFL and played for Seattle Sea Dragons and then joined St Louis Battlehawks of UFL for the last two seasons. After quitting NFL, he focused on his side hustle content creation as full time thing and over a million views on his YouTube site Flashflix.<h2>How did Payton-Jones die?</h2>The former NFL player was driving a sedan car 'eastbound in the westbound lanes of State Road 24 in Gainesville' when he met head-on with an pick-up truck, reported News 4 Jacksonville. The car immediately burst into flames while three people in the pick-up truck sustained minor injuries. Payton-Jones was pronounced dead on the scene.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-watch-man-utd-s-martinez-gets-red-card-3-match-suspension-for-pulling-hair-of-leeds-calvert-lewin-1776144279636">Premier League | 'Not aggressive': Man Utd's Martinez gets red card &amp; 3-match suspension for pulling hair of Leeds' Calvert-Lewin</a>Payton-Jones was a native of Jacksonville, Florida and his high school coach expressed deep anguish about the tragic news. "The kid never missed a workout, never missed practice, and never wanted to come off the field. Everyone loved him," coach Ade Geis said to News 4 Jacksonville. “He was always unbelievably positive. I’ve never heard that kid ever say anything negative about anyone or anything. … It was always a pleasure to be around him. You were always happy to see him.”<h2>Payton-Jones college and NFL career</h2>Payton-Jones, who was previously known as Chris Jones, played college football for Nebraska from 2014-17. He went unpicked in NFL Draft 2018 but managed to play for four different NFL franchises from 2018-21. He played for the Cardinals, the Lions, the Vikings, and the Titans in his 29-game (regular season) career.

Jones was driving a sedan car 'eastbound in the westbound lanes of State Road 24 in Gainesville' when he met head-on with an pick-up truck. The car immediately burst into flames while three people in the pick-up truck sustained minor injuries. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Chris Payton-Jones, 30-year-old former NFL cornerback, died in car accident on Saturday (Apr 11) night in Florida. The ex-NFL CB had played in the league from 2018-21 after going unpicked in the 2018 NFL draft. He played 29 regular-season games for multiple franchises: Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans. In 2023, he joined XFL and played for Seattle Sea Dragons and then joined St Louis Battlehawks of UFL for the last two seasons. After quitting NFL, he focused on his side hustle content creation as full time thing and over a million views on his YouTube site Flashflix. How did Payton-Jones die? The former NFL player was driving a sedan car 'eastbound in the westbound lanes of State Road 24 in Gainesville' when he met head-on with an pick-up truck, reported News 4 Jacksonville. The car immediately burst into flames while three people in the pick-up truck sustained minor injuries. Payton-Jones was pronounced dead on the scene. Also Read - Premier League | 'Not aggressive': Man Utd's Martinez gets red card & 3-match suspension for pulling hair of Leeds' Calvert-Lewin Payton-Jones was a native of Jacksonville, Florida and his high school coach expressed deep anguish about the tragic news. "The kid never missed a workout, never missed practice, and never wanted to come off the field. Everyone loved him," coach Ade Geis said to News 4 Jacksonville. “He was always unbelievably positive. I’ve never heard that kid ever say anything negative about anyone or anything. … It was always a pleasure to be around him. You were always happy to see him.” Payton-Jones college and NFL career Payton-Jones, who was previously known as Chris Jones, played college football for Nebraska from 2014-17. He went unpicked in NFL Draft 2018 but managed to play for four different NFL franchises from 2018-21. He played for the Cardinals, the Lions, the Vikings, and the Titans in his 29-game (regular season) career.

Jones was driving a sedan car 'eastbound in the westbound lanes of State Road 24 in Gainesville' when he met head-on with an pick-up truck. The car immediately burst into flames while three people in the pick-up truck sustained minor injuries. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Who was Chris Payton-Jones? Ex-NFL player, 30, dies in car accident

Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat against Leeds at Old Trafford on Monday (Apr 13) after nearly four and a half decade as Michael Carrick lost first home game at interim manager of the Premier League side. The game, however, was marred by a controversy and a three-match ban for Man United's Lisandro Martínez being suspended for three matches. Martinez was given a red card in the match in addition to the ban after he pulled Dominic Calvert-Lewin's ponytail in the 56th minute of the match. Carrick says that the decision to suspend Martinez is 'shocking' and the club is most likely to appeal against it.<h2>Why Martinez was given red-card vs Leeds?</h2>The incident happened nearly 20 minutes in the second half when Martinez, behind Calver-Lewin, tugged at his ponytail which referee deemed as a red card offence and ousted the United player out of the pitch. Have a look at the video below:

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Apart from being given the red card, Martinez was also suspended for three matches, a decision Manchester United may appeal against. Interim manager Carrick wasn't happy about the punishment doled out to Martinez and said: "The arm [is] in the face of Lisandro and he is off balance and grappling. He goes to touch his shirt and gets a red card for it.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/new-trial-in-football-great-maradona-s-death-begins-in-argentina-1776132503163">New trial in football great Maradona's death begins in Argentina</a>“It is not aggressive, there is no jolt, no tug. We have got to be careful where the game is going. It is a shocking decision, absolutely shocking. The red card, that is really concerning. I know he touched his hair. There is a difference to really aggressively touching it.”<h2>What does the loss mean for United?</h2>Despite the loss, United stay on third place on the points table with 55 points from 15 wins, 10 draws and 7 losses in 32 matches. Leeds, on the other hand, jumped to 15 the place out of 20 teams, with 36 points 8 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses from 32 matches played. The win for Leeds, first against United a Old Trafford since 1981, has put Tottenham Hotspur further deep in relegation pit. The Spurs are 18th on the points table with 30 points from 7 wins, 9 draws and 16 losses in 32 matches. Last three teams in the Premier League, 18-20, get relegated to lower division Championship for the next season.

Martinez was given a red card in the match in addition to the ban after he pulled Dominic Calvert-Lewin's ponytail in the 56th minute of the match. Interim manager Carrick says that the decision to suspend Martinez is 'shocking' and the club is most likely to appeal against it.

Manchester United suffered a 2-1 defeat against Leeds at Old Trafford on Monday (Apr 13) after nearly four and a half decade as Michael Carrick lost first home game at interim manager of the Premier League side. The game, however, was marred by a controversy and a three-match ban for Man United's Lisandro Martínez being suspended for three matches. Martinez was given a red card in the match in addition to the ban after he pulled Dominic Calvert-Lewin's ponytail in the 56th minute of the match. Carrick says that the decision to suspend Martinez is 'shocking' and the club is most likely to appeal against it. Why Martinez was given red-card vs Leeds? The incident happened nearly 20 minutes in the second half when Martinez, behind Calver-Lewin, tugged at his ponytail which referee deemed as a red card offence and ousted the United player out of the pitch. Have a look at the video below:

Martinez was given a red card in the match in addition to the ban after he pulled Dominic Calvert-Lewin's ponytail in the 56th minute of the match. Interim manager Carrick says that the decision to suspend Martinez is 'shocking' and the club is most likely to appeal against it.

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Praful Hinge, on debut, bowled the first over of RR's chase as SRH tried to defend 217 in IPL 2026 on Monday (Apr 13) in Hyderabad. The match was almost done and dusted after Hinge was done with his over. He removed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on second ball of the ball for a golden duck, clean bowled Dhruv Jurel two balls later and finished the over with the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Praful took three wickets for one run in his first over IPL over - a dream come true after years of hard work. He then returned for his second over in the third over of the innings and dismissed RR skipper Riyan Parag as well, bringing down opposition to 9/5. Hinge eventually finished with 4/34 in his four overs but it is his first over which will be remembered for a long time in the tournament history.<h2>Who is Praful Hinge?</h2>Hinge, a 24-year-old Nagpur born bowler, plays for Vidarbha in India's domestic cricket. He idolises his SRH skipper Pat Cummins and India veteran Umesh Yadav, also a Vidarbha bowler. He made his domestic debut in First Class cricket in (red ball) 2024 and has played 10 FC matches, taking 27 wickets with a best of 4/60.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/srh-vs-rr-ipl-2026-praful-hinge-on-dream-debut-i-told-people-i-will-dismiss-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-on-a-bouncer-4-for-34-sakib-hussain-1776106829389">Praful Hinge on IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Vaibhav on a bouncer’</a>His List A (50-over) debut came in 2025 against Mizoram and has played six matches so far, taking five wickets with a best of 2/54. Before his IPL debut with SRH, Hinge played only one T20 match, in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) vs Andhra Pradesh in 2025 and took 1/23.He was picked up by scouts for his performance in Vidarbha Pro T20 League last year where played a vital role in Neco Master Blasters' title win.He won the POTM award for his performance vs RR and said: “I had manifested this, I think I had written it somewhere last year that the first match I play, I will take four or five wickets.”<h2>Why was Hinge so effective vs RR?</h2>Hinge is a nippy pacer with decent speeds and gets the ball to rush to the batters using his lanky frame. Apart from being unknown, which worked in his favour, Hinge got the ball to batter at uncomfortable angles and speed, making him hard to hit. He would definitely be on the radars of other teams which would now try and decipher his technique for batters to attack against him.

Hinge, a 24-year-old Nagpur born bowler, plays for Vidarbha in India's domestic cricket. He idolises his SRH skipper Pat Cummins and India veteran Umesh Yadav, also a Vidarbha bowler. He took 4/34 in IPL debut for SRH vs RR and won the player of the match award as well.

Praful Hinge, on debut, bowled the first over of RR's chase as SRH tried to defend 217 in IPL 2026 on Monday (Apr 13) in Hyderabad. The match was almost done and dusted after Hinge was done with his over. He removed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on second ball of the ball for a golden duck, clean bowled Dhruv Jurel two balls later and finished the over with the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius. Praful took three wickets for one run in his first over IPL over - a dream come true after years of hard work. He then returned for his second over in the third over of the innings and dismissed RR skipper Riyan Parag as well, bringing down opposition to 9/5. Hinge eventually finished with 4/34 in his four overs but it is his first over which will be remembered for a long time in the tournament history. Who is Praful Hinge? Hinge, a 24-year-old Nagpur born bowler, plays for Vidarbha in India's domestic cricket. He idolises his SRH skipper Pat Cummins and India veteran Umesh Yadav, also a Vidarbha bowler. He made his domestic debut in First Class cricket in (red ball) 2024 and has played 10 FC matches, taking 27 wickets with a best of 4/60. Also Read - Praful Hinge on IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Vaibhav on a bouncer’ His List A (50-over) debut came in 2025 against Mizoram and has played six matches so far, taking five wickets with a best of 2/54. Before his IPL debut with SRH, Hinge played only one T20 match, in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) vs Andhra Pradesh in 2025 and took 1/23. He was picked up by scouts for his performance in Vidarbha Pro T20 League last year where played a vital role in Neco Master Blasters' title win. He won the POTM award for his performance vs RR and said: “I had manifested this, I think I had written it somewhere last year that the first match I play, I will take four or five wickets.” Why was Hinge so effective vs RR? Hinge is a nippy pacer with decent speeds and gets the ball to rush to the batters using his lanky frame. Apart from being unknown, which worked in his favour, Hinge got the ball to batter at uncomfortable angles and speed, making him hard to hit. He would definitely be on the radars of other teams which would now try and decipher his technique for batters to attack against him.

Hinge, a 24-year-old Nagpur born bowler, plays for Vidarbha in India's domestic cricket. He idolises his SRH skipper Pat Cummins and India veteran Umesh Yadav, also a Vidarbha bowler. He took 4/34 in IPL debut for SRH vs RR and won the player of the match award as well.

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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday (Apr 13) at Hyderabad by 57 runs. The match was turned around for SRH by young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, both of whom took four wickets each on their IPL debut. Batting first, SRH scored 216/6 in 20 overs on the back of skipper Ishan Kishan's 91. RR, which were unbeaten in the tournament so far, were 9/5 inside three overs in the chase and could never recover from the damage and were bowled out on 159 in 20 overs. Despite the loss, RR remain on top of points table with 8 points from four wins and one loss in 5 matches while SRH move to fourth place with 4 points from two wins and three losses in five matches.<h2>SRH debut bowlers finish the game off inside three overs</h2>RR's chase of 217 vs SRH couldn't have gone any more awry - Praful Hinge - bowling the first over of innings - dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with bouncer for a golden duck, clean bowled Dhuv Jurel two balls later and finished with the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius - all in one over. This is the first time a bowler has taken three wickets in first over of the IPL innings, let alone on debut.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/srh-vs-rr-ipl-2026-praful-hinge-on-dream-debut-i-told-people-i-will-dismiss-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-on-a-bouncer-4-for-34-sakib-hussain-1776106829389">Praful Hinge on IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Vaibhav on a bouncer’</a>Sakib Hussain, Hinge's partner in debut, removed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second over before RR skipper Riyan Paran also was sent back to dugout by Hinge in next over. At 9/5, RR needed a miracle which never arrived. Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja added 118 runs for the sixth wicket before Hussain dismissed Ferreira on 69 off 44. RR were eventually bowled out for 159 as Hinge and Hussain took 4/34 and 4/24, respectively to hand SRH a 57-run win.<h2>Kishan holds innings with 91</h2>RR started the match with Jofra Archer dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a golden-duck, putting the stadium in silent mode but skipper Ishan Kishan showed the mettle and held the innings together. Kishan added 55 runs with Travis Head (18) and 88 with Heinrich Klaasen (40 off 26) before being dismissed on 91 off 44 balls. Nitish Reddy (28 off 13) and Salil Arora (24 off 13) took the SRH to past 200 and finished on 216/6 in 20 overs.

SRH won by 57 runs, thanks to young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, both of whom took four wickets each on their IPL debut. Batting first, SRH scored 216/6 in 20 overs, while RR, unbeaten so far, were 9/5 inside three overs in the chase and were bowled out on 159 in 20 overs.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday (Apr 13) at Hyderabad by 57 runs. The match was turned around for SRH by young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, both of whom took four wickets each on their IPL debut. Batting first, SRH scored 216/6 in 20 overs on the back of skipper Ishan Kishan's 91. RR, which were unbeaten in the tournament so far, were 9/5 inside three overs in the chase and could never recover from the damage and were bowled out on 159 in 20 overs. Despite the loss, RR remain on top of points table with 8 points from four wins and one loss in 5 matches while SRH move to fourth place with 4 points from two wins and three losses in five matches. SRH debut bowlers finish the game off inside three overs RR's chase of 217 vs SRH couldn't have gone any more awry - Praful Hinge - bowling the first over of innings - dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with bouncer for a golden duck, clean bowled Dhuv Jurel two balls later and finished with the wicket of Lhuan-dre Pretorius - all in one over. This is the first time a bowler has taken three wickets in first over of the IPL innings, let alone on debut. Also Read - Praful Hinge on IPL debut: ‘I told people I will dismiss Vaibhav on a bouncer’ Sakib Hussain, Hinge's partner in debut, removed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second over before RR skipper Riyan Paran also was sent back to dugout by Hinge in next over. At 9/5, RR needed a miracle which never arrived. Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja added 118 runs for the sixth wicket before Hussain dismissed Ferreira on 69 off 44. RR were eventually bowled out for 159 as Hinge and Hussain took 4/34 and 4/24, respectively to hand SRH a 57-run win. Kishan holds innings with 91 RR started the match with Jofra Archer dismissing Abhishek Sharma for a golden-duck, putting the stadium in silent mode but skipper Ishan Kishan showed the mettle and held the innings together. Kishan added 55 runs with Travis Head (18) and 88 with Heinrich Klaasen (40 off 26) before being dismissed on 91 off 44 balls. Nitish Reddy (28 off 13) and Salil Arora (24 off 13) took the SRH to past 200 and finished on 216/6 in 20 overs.

SRH won by 57 runs, thanks to young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, both of whom took four wickets each on their IPL debut. Batting first, SRH scored 216/6 in 20 overs, while RR, unbeaten so far, were 9/5 inside three overs in the chase and were bowled out on 159 in 20 overs.

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A new trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona begins Tuesday a year after a scandal involving a judge caused the first trial to collapse. Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players ever, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence. He died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema -- a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs -- two weeks after going under the knife.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/from-traitor-to-hero-iran-release-assets-of-women-captain-zahra-ghanbari-amid-australian-asylum-row-1776092667633">Iran release assets of women’s captain Zahra Ghanbari amid Australian asylum row</a>His seven-person medical team were indicted over the conditions of his convalescence in the northern Buenos Aires suburb of Tigre, described by prosecutors as grossly negligent.But two and a half months into their trial, after hours of sometimes tearful testimony from witnesses, including Maradona's children, the proceedings came to a halt.The trial was annulled in May 2025 after it emerged that one of the judges overseeing the trial was involved in a documentary about the case, potentially breaking ethics rules.The judge, Julieta Makintach, was later impeached.The new trial, which will hear from some 120 witnesses, will again seek to determine if Maradona's medical team is responsible for his death.Seven health care professionals —- doctors, psychologists, and nurses -- who were treating him at the time of his death are accused of homicide with possible intent -- pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to death.They risk prison terms of between eight and 25 years if convicted.The defense maintains the larger-than-life Maradona, who battled cocaine and alcohol addictions, died of natural causes."If there's one thing that has been ruled out, it's a malicious criminal plan to kill Maradona. Anyone who continues to maintain that is cruel to the family and the accused," Vadim Mischanchuk, lawyer for psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, told Radio Con Vos on Sunday.News of the death of the 1986 World Cup champion brought hundreds of thousands of Argentines onto the streets in mourning in the midst of the Covid pandemic.The trial is expected to last until July.

Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players ever, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence. He died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema -- a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs.

A new trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona begins Tuesday a year after a scandal involving a judge caused the first trial to collapse. Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players ever, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence. He died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema -- a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs -- two weeks after going under the knife. Also Read - Iran release assets of women’s captain Zahra Ghanbari amid Australian asylum row His seven-person medical team were indicted over the conditions of his convalescence in the northern Buenos Aires suburb of Tigre, described by prosecutors as grossly negligent. But two and a half months into their trial, after hours of sometimes tearful testimony from witnesses, including Maradona's children, the proceedings came to a halt. The trial was annulled in May 2025 after it emerged that one of the judges overseeing the trial was involved in a documentary about the case, potentially breaking ethics rules. The judge, Julieta Makintach, was later impeached. The new trial, which will hear from some 120 witnesses, will again seek to determine if Maradona's medical team is responsible for his death. Seven health care professionals —- doctors, psychologists, and nurses -- who were treating him at the time of his death are accused of homicide with possible intent -- pursuing a course of action despite knowing it could lead to death. They risk prison terms of between eight and 25 years if convicted. The defense maintains the larger-than-life Maradona, who battled cocaine and alcohol addictions, died of natural causes. "If there's one thing that has been ruled out, it's a malicious criminal plan to kill Maradona. Anyone who continues to maintain that is cruel to the family and the accused," Vadim Mischanchuk, lawyer for psychiatrist Agustina Cosachov, told Radio Con Vos on Sunday. News of the death of the 1986 World Cup champion brought hundreds of thousands of Argentines onto the streets in mourning in the midst of the Covid pandemic. The trial is expected to last until July.

Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players ever, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence. He died of heart failure and acute pulmonary edema -- a condition where fluid accumulates in the lungs.

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