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Tottenham Hotspur is lingering within the relegation zone, at the 18th position, after suffering a heartbreaking loss (0-1) at Sunderland as their Premier League’s disastrous run for this season continues. Roberto De Zerbi's first match in charge failed to brighten their chances of escaping the ‘inevitable’ as Spurs remain winless in the league since December last year. Playing under their third manager in this season alone, Spurs contemplate the nightmare of a first relegation from the English top flight since 1977.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the visitors looked bright in the opening stages and were awarded a penalty that was subsequently overturned by VAR. Spurs were grateful to goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who was out quickly to smother a Brian Brobbey shot at point-blank range shortly before half-time, while Robin Roefs denied Dominic Solanke at the other end.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-athletics-series-2026-animesh-kujur-tajinderpal-singh-toor-and-rohit-yadav-steal-spotlight-in-delhi-leg-1776003854185">Indian Athletics Series 2026: Animesh Kujur, Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Rohit Yadav steal spotlight in Delhi leg</a> &nbsp;On the other hand, Sunderland took the lead courtesy of a huge slice of luck on the hour, when Nordi Mukiele's shot took a massive deflection off Micky van de Ven and looped into the goal. &nbsp;De Zerbi made three changes, bringing on Joao Palhinha, Pape Matar Sarr and Mathys Tel and then lost captain Cristian Romero to injury. Spurs pushed hard for an equaliser late on, but Roefs tipped over a powerful Pedro Porro effort in stoppage time to ensure the win for Sunderland. &nbsp;Tottenham, who parted ways with interim boss Igor Tudor at the end of last month, are two points behind 17th-placed West Ham and have six games left to save themselves from an almost unthinkable relegation. They are the ninth-wealthiest club in the world, according to Deloitte's latest rankings, underlining the extraordinary nature of their predicament.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Is the unthinkable happening? Tottenham sink to 18th in the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. Roberto De Zerbi’s debut ends in a "relegation nightmare" as Spurs extend their winless run to four months.

Tottenham Hotspur is lingering within the relegation zone, at the 18th position, after suffering a heartbreaking loss (0-1) at Sunderland as their Premier League’s disastrous run for this season continues. Roberto De Zerbi's first match in charge failed to brighten their chances of escaping the ‘inevitable’ as Spurs remain winless in the league since December last year. Playing under their third manager in this season alone, Spurs contemplate the nightmare of a first relegation from the English top flight since 1977. Meanwhile, the visitors looked bright in the opening stages and were awarded a penalty that was subsequently overturned by VAR. Spurs were grateful to goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who was out quickly to smother a Brian Brobbey shot at point-blank range shortly before half-time, while Robin Roefs denied Dominic Solanke at the other end. Also read | Indian Athletics Series 2026: Animesh Kujur, Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Rohit Yadav steal spotlight in Delhi leg On the other hand, Sunderland took the lead courtesy of a huge slice of luck on the hour, when Nordi Mukiele's shot took a massive deflection off Micky van de Ven and looped into the goal. De Zerbi made three changes, bringing on Joao Palhinha, Pape Matar Sarr and Mathys Tel and then lost captain Cristian Romero to injury. Spurs pushed hard for an equaliser late on, but Roefs tipped over a powerful Pedro Porro effort in stoppage time to ensure the win for Sunderland. Tottenham, who parted ways with interim boss Igor Tudor at the end of last month, are two points behind 17th-placed West Ham and have six games left to save themselves from an almost unthinkable relegation. They are the ninth-wealthiest club in the world, according to Deloitte's latest rankings, underlining the extraordinary nature of their predicament. (With inputs from AFP)

Is the unthinkable happening? Tottenham sink to 18th in the Premier League after a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. Roberto De Zerbi’s debut ends in a "relegation nightmare" as Spurs extend their winless run to four months.

Tottenham sink to 18th after 0-1 loss to Sunderland as PL relegation looms

Ace sprinter Animesh Kujur opened his outdoor season in style, clinching a sprint double at the Indian Athletics Series 3 in New Delhi on Saturday (April 11), while Tajinderpal Singh Toor marked a strong return to form with his best effort in nearly three years. At the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kujur edged a tight men’s 100m final, clocking 10.28 seconds in a photo finish alongside T. Tamilarasu, with Gurindervir Singh finishing third in 10.40. The final verdict favoured Kujur, whose timing of 10.272 seconds narrowly beat Tamilarasu’s 10.280.&nbsp;"It (the race) got pretty close, but it's okay," Kujur said. “This was the season opener (in outdoors), my first race. And I am happy with the timing… Last year I did 10.5 in the season opener and this year 10.28. It's good.” The 22-year-old’s winning time was just 0.10 seconds shy of his national record set last year in Greece. He later completed a dominant double, taking the 200m title in 20.74 seconds ahead of Vishal TK (21.01) and Dharmveer Choudhary (21.03).&nbsp;In the field events, Toor, a two-time Asian Games champion, secured the men’s shot put title with a best throw of 21.03m, his first effort beyond 21 metres in nearly three years. Karanveer Singh (19.30m) and Anurag Singh Kaler (18.03m) rounded out the podium. The men’s javelin throw saw Rohit Yadav claim top honours with a throw of 82.17m, narrowly ahead of Sachin Yadav (81.95m), while Yashvir Singh took third with 81.61m. However, Kishore Jena, a silver medallist at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, failed to cross the 80m mark, finishing with a best of 77.79m. His personal best stands at 87.54m, and he last breached 80m at the Paris 2024 Olympics.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Hima Das returned to competition after a two-year break but struggled to find rhythm, clocking 25.42 seconds in the 200m and 57.94 seconds in the 400m, well below her personal bests and national-record standards. The New Delhi meet marked the third stop of the 16-event Indian Athletics Series introduced this season by the Athletics Federation of India. The circuit now heads to Ranchi for its next leg on Sunday.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/badminton-asia-championships-india-s-ayush-shetty-grabs-silver-in-maiden-appearance-1776001297531">Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty grabs silver in maiden appearance</a><h2>Results:</h2>100m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 10.28 secs, Tamil Arasu S (Railway) 10.28 secs, Gurindervir Singh (Reliance) 10.40 secs.&nbsp; 200m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 20.74 seconds, Vishal TK (NCOE Trivandrum) 21.01 seconds, Dharamveer Choudhary (Rajasthan) 21.03 secs. 400m: Vishal TK (NCOE Trivandrum) 45.44 secs, Vikrant Panchal (Haryana) 45.88 secs, Dharamveer Choudhary (Rajasthan) 45.93 secs. U20: 200m: Abhishek Singh (Rajasthan) 21.69 seconds, Jinoy Jayan (NCOE Trivandrum) 21.71 secs, Harsh Sharma (Delhi) 21.81 secs. U20: 400m: Astik Pradhan (Odisha) 46.61 secs, Jashanpreet Singh (NCOE Patiala) 47.81 secs, Yashwant Singh (Rajasthan) 47.90 secs. 800m: Anu Kumar (Uttarakhand) 1:49.87 secs, Prathamesh Amarish (Maharashtra) 1:49.90 secs, Shakeel (Rajasthan) 1:50.33 secs. 10,000m: Shailesh Kushwaha (Karnataka) 30:01.08 secs, Kartik Karkera (Maharashtra) 30:08.94 secs, Vinod Singh (Madhya Pradesh) 30:09.62 secs. &nbsp; 110mh: Muhammed Lazan (JSW) 14.23 secs, Harmanjeet Singh (Delhi) 14.45 secs, Shubham Rawat (Delhi) 14.56 secs. U20: 110mh: Kiran K (Kerala) 13.80 secs, Aryan (Haryana) 14.20 secs, Subhash Saini (Rajasthan) 14.34 secs.&nbsp; Men: 400mh: Santosh Kumar T (Tamil Nadu) 51.19 seconds, Subhas Das (JSW) 52.14 seconds, Karana Bag (NCOE Patiala) 52.50 seconds. Long jump: Mohd Atta Sazid (Haryana) 7.86m, Rajat (Uttar Pradesh) 7.41m, Mandeep Singh (NOCE Patiala) 7.39m. Discus throw: Abhimanyu (JSW) 56.75m, Kirpal Singh (ONGC) 56.25m, Bharatpreet Singh (Reliance) 54.86m. Shot put: Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Punjab) 21.03m, Karanveer Singh (NCOE Patiala) 19.30m, Anurag Singh Kaler (Railway) 18.03m.&nbsp; Javelin throw: Rohit Yadav (Railway) 82.17m, Sachin Yadav (All India Police) 81.95m, Yashvir Singh (Rajasthan) 81.61m Women: 100m: Nithya Gandhe (NCOE Trivandrum) 11.59 secs, Sneha SS (Karnataka) 11.63 secs, Tamanna (Haryana) 11.64 secs 200m: Priyanka Sikarwar (All India Police) 23.91 seconds, Unnathi Bollanda (Karnataka) 24.12 secs, Sonia (JSW) 24.31 secs. U20: 200m: Bhoomika Nehate (Maharashtra) 24.67 secs, Anshika (Chandigarh) 25.25 secs, Dhesikha V (NCOE Trivandrum) 25.60 secs. 400m: Rashdeep Kaur (Punjab) 53.10 secs, Aishwarya Mishra (Maharashtra) 53.30 secs, Priya (JSW) 54.24 secs. U20: 400m: Bhumi Singh (Delhi) 57.27 secs, Riya Bisht (Delhi) 57.57 secs, Supreet Kaur (Punjab) 58.12 secs. 800m: Astha Mallick (Delhi) 2:11.79 secs, Preeti Yadav (Madhya Pradesh) 2:11.97 secs, Kritika (Haryana) 2:12.69 secs.&nbsp; 10,000m: Babli Verma (Uttar Pradesh) 35:08.20 secs, Ujala (All India Police) 35:09.50 secs, Aarti P (Maharashtra) 35:09.70 secs. 100mh: Anjali C (JSW) 13.58 secs, Pranjali Dilip Patil (JSW) 13.61 secs, Namayi Ruchitha (Anju Booby Sports Academy) 14.00 secs.&nbsp; 400mh: Gudiya (Uttar Pradesh) 59.23 secs, Lovely Rajput (All India Police) 1:01.99 secs, Himanshi (Delhi) 1:02.38 secs.&nbsp; Discus throw: Seema (NCOE Patiala) 59.55m, Sanya Yadav (Haryana) 52.72m, Bhavana Yadav (Delhi) 51.67m. Hammer throw: Tanya Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 61.29m, Manpreet Kaur (CISF) 59.50m, Divya Shandilya (Odisha) 55.53m.&nbsp; Shot put: Shiksha (Reliance) 16.50m, Manpreet Kaur (Haryana) 16.42m, Krishna Jayasankar (Reliance) 16.28m. Javelin throw: Shilpa Rani (Haryana) 54.29m, Rashmi K (Andhra Pradesh) 54.26m, Jyoti (JSW) 52.49m. U20: Javelin throw: Poonam (JSW) 49.35m, Bhavya Pilania (JSW) 47.00m, Navneet Kaur (Punjab) 42.87m. High jump: Pooja (Haryana) 1.90m, Khyati Mathur (Uttar Pradesh) 1.80m, Reet Rathor (Uttar Pradesh) 1.78m. Triple jump: Niharika Vashisht (Punjab) 13.41m, Nidhi (All India Police) 12.65m, Hema (Haryana) 12.63m. Long jump: Shaili Singh (Uttar Pradesh) 6.24m, Pariksha (Haryana) 6.10m, Mubassina Mohammed (Lakshadweep) 6.05m.

Indian Athletics Series 2026: Animesh Kujur, Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Rohit Yadav steal spotlight in Delhi leg

Ace sprinter Animesh Kujur opened his outdoor season in style, clinching a sprint double at the Indian Athletics Series 3 in New Delhi on Saturday (April 11), while Tajinderpal Singh Toor marked a strong return to form with his best effort in nearly three years. At the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kujur edged a tight men’s 100m final, clocking 10.28 seconds in a photo finish alongside T. Tamilarasu, with Gurindervir Singh finishing third in 10.40. The final verdict favoured Kujur, whose timing of 10.272 seconds narrowly beat Tamilarasu’s 10.280. "It (the race) got pretty close, but it's okay," Kujur said. “This was the season opener (in outdoors), my first race. And I am happy with the timing… Last year I did 10.5 in the season opener and this year 10.28. It's good.” The 22-year-old’s winning time was just 0.10 seconds shy of his national record set last year in Greece. He later completed a dominant double, taking the 200m title in 20.74 seconds ahead of Vishal TK (21.01) and Dharmveer Choudhary (21.03). In the field events, Toor, a two-time Asian Games champion, secured the men’s shot put title with a best throw of 21.03m, his first effort beyond 21 metres in nearly three years. Karanveer Singh (19.30m) and Anurag Singh Kaler (18.03m) rounded out the podium. The men’s javelin throw saw Rohit Yadav claim top honours with a throw of 82.17m, narrowly ahead of Sachin Yadav (81.95m), while Yashvir Singh took third with 81.61m. However, Kishore Jena, a silver medallist at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, failed to cross the 80m mark, finishing with a best of 77.79m. His personal best stands at 87.54m, and he last breached 80m at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Meanwhile, Hima Das returned to competition after a two-year break but struggled to find rhythm, clocking 25.42 seconds in the 200m and 57.94 seconds in the 400m, well below her personal bests and national-record standards. The New Delhi meet marked the third stop of the 16-event Indian Athletics Series introduced this season by the Athletics Federation of India. The circuit now heads to Ranchi for its next leg on Sunday. Also Read: Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty grabs silver in maiden appearance Results: 100m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 10.28 secs, Tamil Arasu S (Railway) 10.28 secs, Gurindervir Singh (Reliance) 10.40 secs. 200m: Animesh Kujur (Odisha) 20.74 seconds, Vishal TK (NCOE Trivandrum) 21.01 seconds, Dharamveer Choudhary (Rajasthan) 21.03 secs. 400m: Vishal TK (NCOE Trivandrum) 45.44 secs, Vikrant Panchal (Haryana) 45.88 secs, Dharamveer Choudhary (Rajasthan) 45.93 secs. U20: 200m: Abhishek Singh (Rajasthan) 21.69 seconds, Jinoy Jayan (NCOE Trivandrum) 21.71 secs, Harsh Sharma (Delhi) 21.81 secs. U20: 400m: Astik Pradhan (Odisha) 46.61 secs, Jashanpreet Singh (NCOE Patiala) 47.81 secs, Yashwant Singh (Rajasthan) 47.90 secs. 800m: Anu Kumar (Uttarakhand) 1:49.87 secs, Prathamesh Amarish (Maharashtra) 1:49.90 secs, Shakeel (Rajasthan) 1:50.33 secs. 10,000m: Shailesh Kushwaha (Karnataka) 30:01.08 secs, Kartik Karkera (Maharashtra) 30:08.94 secs, Vinod Singh (Madhya Pradesh) 30:09.62 secs. 110mh: Muhammed Lazan (JSW) 14.23 secs, Harmanjeet Singh (Delhi) 14.45 secs, Shubham Rawat (Delhi) 14.56 secs. U20: 110mh: Kiran K (Kerala) 13.80 secs, Aryan (Haryana) 14.20 secs, Subhash Saini (Rajasthan) 14.34 secs. Men: 400mh: Santosh Kumar T (Tamil Nadu) 51.19 seconds, Subhas Das (JSW) 52.14 seconds, Karana Bag (NCOE Patiala) 52.50 seconds. Long jump: Mohd Atta Sazid (Haryana) 7.86m, Rajat (Uttar Pradesh) 7.41m, Mandeep Singh (NOCE Patiala) 7.39m. Discus throw: Abhimanyu (JSW) 56.75m, Kirpal Singh (ONGC) 56.25m, Bharatpreet Singh (Reliance) 54.86m. Shot put: Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Punjab) 21.03m, Karanveer Singh (NCOE Patiala) 19.30m, Anurag Singh Kaler (Railway) 18.03m. Javelin throw: Rohit Yadav (Railway) 82.17m, Sachin Yadav (All India Police) 81.95m, Yashvir Singh (Rajasthan) 81.61m Women: 100m: Nithya Gandhe (NCOE Trivandrum) 11.59 secs, Sneha SS (Karnataka) 11.63 secs, Tamanna (Haryana) 11.64 secs 200m: Priyanka Sikarwar (All India Police) 23.91 seconds, Unnathi Bollanda (Karnataka) 24.12 secs, Sonia (JSW) 24.31 secs. U20: 200m: Bhoomika Nehate (Maharashtra) 24.67 secs, Anshika (Chandigarh) 25.25 secs, Dhesikha V (NCOE Trivandrum) 25.60 secs. 400m: Rashdeep Kaur (Punjab) 53.10 secs, Aishwarya Mishra (Maharashtra) 53.30 secs, Priya (JSW) 54.24 secs. U20: 400m: Bhumi Singh (Delhi) 57.27 secs, Riya Bisht (Delhi) 57.57 secs, Supreet Kaur (Punjab) 58.12 secs. 800m: Astha Mallick (Delhi) 2:11.79 secs, Preeti Yadav (Madhya Pradesh) 2:11.97 secs, Kritika (Haryana) 2:12.69 secs. 10,000m: Babli Verma (Uttar Pradesh) 35:08.20 secs, Ujala (All India Police) 35:09.50 secs, Aarti P (Maharashtra) 35:09.70 secs. 100mh: Anjali C (JSW) 13.58 secs, Pranjali Dilip Patil (JSW) 13.61 secs, Namayi Ruchitha (Anju Booby Sports Academy) 14.00 secs. 400mh: Gudiya (Uttar Pradesh) 59.23 secs, Lovely Rajput (All India Police) 1:01.99 secs, Himanshi (Delhi) 1:02.38 secs. Discus throw: Seema (NCOE Patiala) 59.55m, Sanya Yadav (Haryana) 52.72m, Bhavana Yadav (Delhi) 51.67m. Hammer throw: Tanya Chaudhary (Uttar Pradesh) 61.29m, Manpreet Kaur (CISF) 59.50m, Divya Shandilya (Odisha) 55.53m. Shot put: Shiksha (Reliance) 16.50m, Manpreet Kaur (Haryana) 16.42m, Krishna Jayasankar (Reliance) 16.28m. Javelin throw: Shilpa Rani (Haryana) 54.29m, Rashmi K (Andhra Pradesh) 54.26m, Jyoti (JSW) 52.49m. U20: Javelin throw: Poonam (JSW) 49.35m, Bhavya Pilania (JSW) 47.00m, Navneet Kaur (Punjab) 42.87m. High jump: Pooja (Haryana) 1.90m, Khyati Mathur (Uttar Pradesh) 1.80m, Reet Rathor (Uttar Pradesh) 1.78m. Triple jump: Niharika Vashisht (Punjab) 13.41m, Nidhi (All India Police) 12.65m, Hema (Haryana) 12.63m. Long jump: Shaili Singh (Uttar Pradesh) 6.24m, Pariksha (Haryana) 6.10m, Mubassina Mohammed (Lakshadweep) 6.05m.

Animesh Kujur wins sprint double; Toor crosses 21m mark after three years; Rohit Yadav tops javelin as Hima Das struggles on comeback in Delhi leg

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided against sending its team to India for its scheduled T20 World Cup league matches, citing security concerns for its entourage. And after the ICC swapped them with Scotland despite numerous efforts to find a middle ground, a shocking revelation has grabbed headlines. Former Asian Cricket Council (ACC) CEO Ashraful Haque has alleged political pressure and inability to shrug off anti-India stance by now-ousted BCB chief Aminul Islam Bulbul and Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul as among the reasons behind Bangladesh’s absence from the 20-team tournament.&nbsp;Although the matter escalated after IPL franchise KKR released the only Bangladeshi player picked in the December auction (Mustafizur Rahman) over unrest and regular attacks on minorities in Bangladesh during that time, Pakistan’s uncalled-for intervention further dented the situation, leading to Bangladesh’s exit from the T20 WC.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lsg-vs-gt-jos-buttler-completes-14000-t20-runs-as-prasidh-krishna-4-for-28-hands-gujarat-titans-second-straight-win-100th-fifty-1776000941255">LSG vs GT: Buttler completes 14,000 T20 Runs as Prasidh’s 4/28 hands Gujarat Titans second straight win</a> &nbsp;Ashraful has slammed Bulbul for falling into the anti-India trap and the political agenda around it, on which Nazrul rode during that time, leading to the disaster. &nbsp;"Absolutely, absolutely, and I was surprised that Aminul Islam Bulbul walked into the trap. It's like Asif Nazrul probably told him forcefully that we will not go to India, and right in the next minute, Bulbul says, "We will not go to India." That was a mistake, I think and had Bulbul stood up on his grounds that "we will go to India, because the players want to go to India and we have signed a legal agreement with the organisers that we have to fulfil," Ashraful said, as quoted by NDTV. &nbsp;Haque also suggested that the decision to boycott the tournament was shattering and a massive disappointment for Bangladesh. &nbsp;"Then maybe the government would have changed its mind, or it would have gone to a higher authority for the decision. I think Asif Nazrul decided on his own, and I don't think he understands the CEO of cricket either. He was riding on a common anti-India feeling in Bangladesh and said it on the basis of that. Completely uncalled for and a big setback for Bangladesh cricket," he continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, former Bangladesh captain and opener Tamim Iqbal has recently been appointed the new BCB president, leading the 11-member ad-hoc committee. The Bangladesh government first dissolved the existing BCB board led by Aminul over ‘gross irregularities’ during the October elections, before handing over the baton to Tamim, who had his differences with the board, leading to his retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;At 37, Tamim is the youngest BCB chief, and now vows to partake in the upcoming board elections. &nbsp;"Of course, I will participate in the elections. When there is a free and fair election, I will request everyone who is interested to participate. The board's cricketers, organisers, and everyone should participate. We have to create that atmosphere where everyone can come and hold elections. &nbsp;"We have been given a responsibility today. Whoever gets this job talks about development. My team feels that we have to correct Bangladesh's reputation. We have to fix the damaged reputation of the last year and a half. It is our most important job right now,” he continued.

Former ACC CEO Ashraful Haque reveals the shocking political pressure behind Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup withdrawal. As Tamim Iqbal takes over as the youngest BCB President to fix a "damaged reputation," discover how political agendas and security rows derailed the Tigers' campaign.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided against sending its team to India for its scheduled T20 World Cup league matches, citing security concerns for its entourage. And after the ICC swapped them with Scotland despite numerous efforts to find a middle ground, a shocking revelation has grabbed headlines. Former Asian Cricket Council (ACC) CEO Ashraful Haque has alleged political pressure and inability to shrug off anti-India stance by now-ousted BCB chief Aminul Islam Bulbul and Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul as among the reasons behind Bangladesh’s absence from the 20-team tournament. Although the matter escalated after IPL franchise KKR released the only Bangladeshi player picked in the December auction (Mustafizur Rahman) over unrest and regular attacks on minorities in Bangladesh during that time, Pakistan’s uncalled-for intervention further dented the situation, leading to Bangladesh’s exit from the T20 WC. Also read | LSG vs GT: Buttler completes 14,000 T20 Runs as Prasidh’s 4/28 hands Gujarat Titans second straight win Ashraful has slammed Bulbul for falling into the anti-India trap and the political agenda around it, on which Nazrul rode during that time, leading to the disaster. "Absolutely, absolutely, and I was surprised that Aminul Islam Bulbul walked into the trap. It's like Asif Nazrul probably told him forcefully that we will not go to India, and right in the next minute, Bulbul says, "We will not go to India." That was a mistake, I think and had Bulbul stood up on his grounds that "we will go to India, because the players want to go to India and we have signed a legal agreement with the organisers that we have to fulfil," Ashraful said, as quoted by NDTV. Haque also suggested that the decision to boycott the tournament was shattering and a massive disappointment for Bangladesh. "Then maybe the government would have changed its mind, or it would have gone to a higher authority for the decision. I think Asif Nazrul decided on his own, and I don't think he understands the CEO of cricket either. He was riding on a common anti-India feeling in Bangladesh and said it on the basis of that. Completely uncalled for and a big setback for Bangladesh cricket," he continued. Meanwhile, former Bangladesh captain and opener Tamim Iqbal has recently been appointed the new BCB president, leading the 11-member ad-hoc committee. The Bangladesh government first dissolved the existing BCB board led by Aminul over ‘gross irregularities’ during the October elections, before handing over the baton to Tamim, who had his differences with the board, leading to his retirement. At 37, Tamim is the youngest BCB chief, and now vows to partake in the upcoming board elections. "Of course, I will participate in the elections. When there is a free and fair election, I will request everyone who is interested to participate. The board's cricketers, organisers, and everyone should participate. We have to create that atmosphere where everyone can come and hold elections. "We have been given a responsibility today. Whoever gets this job talks about development. My team feels that we have to correct Bangladesh's reputation. We have to fix the damaged reputation of the last year and a half. It is our most important job right now,” he continued.

Former ACC CEO Ashraful Haque reveals the shocking political pressure behind Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup withdrawal. As Tamim Iqbal takes over as the youngest BCB President to fix a "damaged reputation," discover how political agendas and security rows derailed the Tigers' campaign.

How political pressure and anti-India stance blew Bangladesh's T20 WC dreams, ex ACC CEO explains

With ‘Rivalry Week’ on around the corner, some of the most celebrated teams are set to lock horns in iconic contests that could define the tone for a blockbuster second half of the season. Here are five reasons why ‘Rivalry Week’ promises unmissable action for fans.

With ‘Rivalry Week’ on around the corner, some of the most celebrated teams are set to lock horns in iconic contests that could define the tone for a blockbuster second half of the season. Here are five reasons why ‘Rivalry Week’ promises unmissable action for fans.

From Rohit vs Virat to rise of fearless prodigies, 5 fixtures to look forward to in ‘rivalry week’

Ayush Shetty’s debut run came to an end with a Silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championships as he went down in a tough battle against World No 2 Shi Yu Qi of China, 21-8, 21-10 in the men’s singles final on Sunday (April 12). The twenty-year-old created history, becoming the first Indian to win silver at the event and only the first finalist in 61 years in men’s singles.&nbsp;<h2>Ayush settles for silver</h2>Shetty couldn’t carry forward his momentum from previous rounds as the experienced Chinese proved too hard for the Indian youngster. Taking the lead early from game 1, Shi allowed little space for Ayush to fight back.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Ayush, who managed to begin the second game stronger with a five-point lead at 7-2, couldn’t hold the strong start as the Chinese took control once again, equalising the score at 7 all, eventually sealing the victory.&nbsp;The tournament proved the youngster’s potential and the bright future of Indian badminton as he posed serious threats to the world’s top players, defeating WR 1, 3 &amp; 7 in the way.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Until quarterfinal Ayush had not dropped a game but was undone in the final. He had had packed off world no 7 Li Shi Feng, World no. 7 of China and Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen in the earlier two rounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Thursday in In women’s singles, PV Sindhu bowed out after a hard-fought match against World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi of China. In mixed doubles, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto lost to World No. 4 Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia. Unnati Hooda and HS Prannoy also exited the tournament.&nbsp;

Ayush Shetty created history as he became the first Indian to win silver at the event and only the first finalist in 61 years in men’s singles at the Badminton Asia Championships on Sunday (April 12).

Ayush Shetty’s debut run came to an end with a Silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championships as he went down in a tough battle against World No 2 Shi Yu Qi of China, 21-8, 21-10 in the men’s singles final on Sunday (April 12). The twenty-year-old created history, becoming the first Indian to win silver at the event and only the first finalist in 61 years in men’s singles. Ayush settles for silver Shetty couldn’t carry forward his momentum from previous rounds as the experienced Chinese proved too hard for the Indian youngster. Taking the lead early from game 1, Shi allowed little space for Ayush to fight back. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Ayush, who managed to begin the second game stronger with a five-point lead at 7-2, couldn’t hold the strong start as the Chinese took control once again, equalising the score at 7 all, eventually sealing the victory. The tournament proved the youngster’s potential and the bright future of Indian badminton as he posed serious threats to the world’s top players, defeating WR 1, 3 & 7 in the way. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Until quarterfinal Ayush had not dropped a game but was undone in the final. He had had packed off world no 7 Li Shi Feng, World no. 7 of China and Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen in the earlier two rounds. On Thursday in In women’s singles, PV Sindhu bowed out after a hard-fought match against World No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi of China. In mixed doubles, Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto lost to World No. 4 Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei of Malaysia. Unnati Hooda and HS Prannoy also exited the tournament.

Ayush Shetty created history as he became the first Indian to win silver at the event and only the first finalist in 61 years in men’s singles at the Badminton Asia Championships on Sunday (April 12).&nbsp;

Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty grabs silver in maiden appearance

Jos Buttler created T20 history playing for the Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 on Sunday (Apr 12). Playing against the hosts, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), GT convincingly beat them by seven wickets, completing their second successive win this season. Butter, the man in form for Gujarat, crossed the 14,000-run landmark in this format, while also completing his record 100th T20 fifty during his 37-ball 60-run stay at the crease. While he and captain Shubman Gill smashed successive fifties, Prasidh Krishna’s 4/28 in the first innings broke LSG’s momentum, leading to their second defeat in four contested games.&nbsp;Buttler hit 60 off 37 balls and put on 84 runs for the second wicket with skipper Shubman Gill (56) as Gujarat chased down 165 with eight balls to spare at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. Buttler's latest knock laced with 11 fours comes after his match-winning 52 in Gujarat's previous match to overcome an extended slump which included a disappointing T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jos Buttler is putting on a complete masterclass out in the middle 👊 14,000 T20 runs and a monumental 100th T20 FIFTY for the Englishman 👏 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/kIuuJYbiNx">https://t.co/kIuuJYbiNx</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/LSGvGT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvGT</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/gujarat_titans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gujarat_titans</a> <a href="https://t.co/UnmUIcgqpC">pic.twitter.com/UnmUIcgqpC</a>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/2043317358442459240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"(I have) Been through a lean patch last couple of months but nice to get some good games," the 35-year-old Buttler said after the win. "A few technical issues crept into my game which were actually not allowing me to see the ball so well. So, I've been focusing on everything pre-delivery.&nbsp;"I've played for 15 years and I know what to do when I get in."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-security-breach-bcci-secretary-devajit-saikia-promises-probe-into-rajasthan-royals-manager-romi-bhinder-phone-incident-rr-vs-rcb-guwahati-1775996177148">IPL Security Breach? BCCI secretary promises probe into Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder’s phone incident</a>&nbsp;Buttler, a wicketkeeper-batter, scored just 87 runs in eight matches during this year's T20 World Cup as England lost in the semi-finals to eventual champions India last month. In Lucknow, he looked fluent against pace and spin until his dismissal off Mohammed Shami, who got the prized wicket off a slower ball.&nbsp;Earlier, Gill also registered his second straight half-century but his and Buttler's wickets in the space of six deliveries raised Lucknow's hopes.&nbsp;Washington Sundar, who made an unbeaten 21, and Rahul Tewatia (10) kept calm and steered the team home in 18.4 overs.&nbsp;Pace bowler Prasidh Krishna set up Gujarat's second successive win with his T20 best of 4-28 to keep Lucknow down to 164-8 after being invited to bat first.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TWIN STRIKES ⚡️⚡️ 🎥 Prasidh Krishna rocking <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LSG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSG</a> back in his first two overs 👊 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/kIuuJYbiNx">https://t.co/kIuuJYbiNx</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/LSGvGT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LSGvGT</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/gujarat_titans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gujarat_titans</a> <a href="https://t.co/xAWjLkCg5b">pic.twitter.com/xAWjLkCg5b</a>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL/status/2043280705938214981?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lucknow batters got starts but failed to convert them into bigger scores with South Africa's Aiden Markram top-scoring with 30.&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Jos Buttler became only the fifth batter to hit the 14,000-run landmark in T20 cricket. He achieved this feat against Lucknow in Tuesday's league match in IPL 2026.

Jos Buttler created T20 history playing for the Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2026 on Sunday (Apr 12). Playing against the hosts, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), GT convincingly beat them by seven wickets, completing their second successive win this season. Butter, the man in form for Gujarat, crossed the 14,000-run landmark in this format, while also completing his record 100th T20 fifty during his 37-ball 60-run stay at the crease. While he and captain Shubman Gill smashed successive fifties, Prasidh Krishna’s 4/28 in the first innings broke LSG’s momentum, leading to their second defeat in four contested games. Buttler hit 60 off 37 balls and put on 84 runs for the second wicket with skipper Shubman Gill (56) as Gujarat chased down 165 with eight balls to spare at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. Buttler's latest knock laced with 11 fours comes after his match-winning 52 in Gujarat's previous match to overcome an extended slump which included a disappointing T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Jos Buttler became only the fifth batter to hit the 14,000-run landmark in T20 cricket. He achieved this feat against Lucknow in Tuesday's league match in IPL 2026.

LSG vs GT: Buttler completes 14,000 T20 Runs as Prasidh’s 4/28 hands Gujarat Titans second straight win

Usman Tariq and Ravichandran Ashwin are back at taking digs at each other. Several weeks after Ashwin first spoke about Tariq’s pauses while bowling, ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup game, he backed New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell for doing what he did during the PSL 2026 tie recently. Mitchell withdrew from playing against Tariq midway through his over during the April 10 match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi at the National Stadium in Karachi. While Tariq, as he bowls, paused before delivering, Mitchell just pulled out at that moment, urging the on-field officials to look into his controversial action.&nbsp;As Mitchell’s actions made headlines, Ashwin was quick to comment on the matter on his social media handle X. Following the incident, the video of which also went viral, Ashwin wrote, “Now it’s up to the umpires and match referees to time the pause for his delivery. If the pause ⌚️ isn’t consistent, then the batter has every right to move away. The captains &amp; opposition batters should raise this issue with the umpires and match referees before the game begins. Well done Mitchell 👏👏”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Now it’s upto the umpires and match referees to time the pause for his delivery. If the pause ⌚️ isn’t consistent, then the batter has every right to move away. The captains &amp; opposition batters should raise this issue with the umpires and match referees before the game begins.… <a href="https://t.co/16dreiVxlL">https://t.co/16dreiVxlL</a>&mdash; Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) <a href="https://twitter.com/ashwinravi99/status/2042854917669630420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Hours after Ashwin’s post began doing rounds on social media, Tariq took to his Instagram handle to respond via story, writing, "Unsporting Conduct (Foul Play): If the batter does this continuously to deliberately distract the bowler or waste time, it can be deemed unfair play. The umpire has the discretion to warn the batter, and if it continues, issue a penalty (usually 5 penalty runs to the fielding side). "Happy to hear 5 penalty runs, keep it up.”<h3>Ashwin’s earlier comments on Tariq’s action</h3>Tariq first made headlines for his pauses during the bilateral T20I series against Australia just before the World Cup, when Cameron Green accused him of chucking. Almost two weeks later, Tariq was in Pakistan’s playing XI for the marquee game against India.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-security-breach-bcci-secretary-devajit-saikia-promises-probe-into-rajasthan-royals-manager-romi-bhinder-phone-incident-rr-vs-rcb-guwahati-1775996177148">IPL Security Breach? BCCI secretary promises probe into Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder’s phone incident</a> &nbsp;Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said, "If he (Usman Tariq) stops before delivering the ball, the batsman has the right to move away. He can say, 'I thought he was stopping.' That will be an interesting case and a huge headache for the umpire. &nbsp;"If I were there, I would have done it. One should do everything to win a game within the rules. I would simply say I don't know when he will release the ball, and I would step away. If I move away, it is the umpire's responsibility. &nbsp;"Imagine the pressure on Usman Tariq in the middle of the match. It would be an incredible joyride. He is the ace up their sleeves; imagine what he becomes if the batsman reacts like that,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Tariq failed to leave an impression against India, returning with just one wicket in four overs, conceding 24 runs.

Pakistan’s Usman Tariq hits back at Ravichandran Ashwin after the Indian star backed Daryl Mitchell’s decision to pull away mid-delivery in PSL 2026. From "unsporting conduct" to 5-run penalty threats, get the full breakdown of this heated exchange over Tariq's controversial bowling pauses.

Usman Tariq and Ravichandran Ashwin are back at taking digs at each other. Several weeks after Ashwin first spoke about Tariq’s pauses while bowling, ahead of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup game, he backed New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell for doing what he did during the PSL 2026 tie recently. Mitchell withdrew from playing against Tariq midway through his over during the April 10 match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindi at the National Stadium in Karachi. While Tariq, as he bowls, paused before delivering, Mitchell just pulled out at that moment, urging the on-field officials to look into his controversial action. As Mitchell’s actions made headlines, Ashwin was quick to comment on the matter on his social media handle X. Following the incident, the video of which also went viral, Ashwin wrote, “Now it’s up to the umpires and match referees to time the pause for his delivery. If the pause ⌚️ isn’t consistent, then the batter has every right to move away. The captains & opposition batters should raise this issue with the umpires and match referees before the game begins. Well done Mitchell 👏👏”

Pakistan’s Usman Tariq hits back at Ravichandran Ashwin after the Indian star backed Daryl Mitchell’s decision to pull away mid-delivery in PSL 2026. From "unsporting conduct" to 5-run penalty threats, get the full breakdown of this heated exchange over Tariq's controversial bowling pauses.

Usman Tariq vs Ravi Ashwin: PAK's mystery spinner hits back amid Daryl Mitchell controversy in PSL 2026

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has promised a probe into Rajasthan Royals’ manager Romi Bhinder’s mobile phone incident during the side’s recently-concluded home game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026. Bhinder was on record using a mobile phone while sitting in the player’s dugout during the Royals' run chase. While Saikia mentioned that certain individuals, including Bhinder, are allowed to carry phones, he promised a thorough investigation into the matter, as this is a clear breach of PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) Protocols – 2026.&nbsp;Two days since the high-octane game in Guwahati, which the hosts convincingly won by six wickets, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel starring with the bat, Bhinder’s mobile phone episode continues to grab headlines.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-they-are-slightly-ahead-former-india-all-rounder-backs-mi-ahead-of-clash-against-rcb-1775987712062">'They are slightly ahead': Former India all-rounder backs MI ahead of clash against RCB</a> &nbsp;"Certain individuals are allowed to carry phones in the dugout, and Romi Bhinder, as a manager, can carry it. But we need to thoroughly examine where exactly the event happened and whether the phone was used. We will conduct an internal examination before reaching a logical conclusion," Saikia said in a chat with the Times of India (TOI).&nbsp; &nbsp;Upon being made aware of the breach of PMOA Protocols 2026, Saikia said, "As I said, we will examine it. We can't act on what is being said. We will see the pictures, video and whatever we can get before reaching the conclusion.” &nbsp;The publication, however, also confirms that the matter has not yet reached the IPL Governing Council (GC) table, and it now remains to be seen whether Bhinder will be permitted in the dugout during the franchise’s next away game against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday (Apr 13). Meanwhile, Vaibhav, who slammed a brilliant 26-ball 78, whacking seven sixes and eight fours, was also seen popping into Bhinder’s mobile phone during the viral clip.<h3>IPL founder Lalit Modi urges ‘quick action’</h3>Taking to his X handle, IPL founder Lalit Modi bashed the authorities for allowing anyone, let alone a franchise’s manager, to carry a mobile phone onto the field during the game. He urged the GC to take immediate action, while also questioning the Anti-Corruption Unit’s role.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Having a MOBILE PHONE IN THE DUGOUT - is a COMPLETELY A NO NO. did this really happen. I hope not. If it did. Then @IPL governing council needs to take IMMEDIATE ACTION,” Lalit Modi posted on his social media handle a day after the game.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Having a MOBILE PHONE IN THE DUGOUT - is a COMPLETELY A NO NO. did this really happen. I hope not. If it did. Then <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IPL</a> governing council needs to take IMMEDIATE ACTION <a href="https://t.co/AaZpz4KAoL">https://t.co/AaZpz4KAoL</a>&mdash; Lalit Kumar Modi (@LalitKModi) <a href="https://twitter.com/LalitKModi/status/2042987781903757511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Rajasthan currently sit at the top of the points table with four wins in as many contested matches, with a NRR reading of +2.055.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirms an investigation into Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder’s mobile phone use during the RR vs RCB match. Amid a PMOA protocol breach and criticism from Lalit Modi, will the IPL Governing Council take action? Read the latest on the IPL 2026 controversy.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has promised a probe into Rajasthan Royals’ manager Romi Bhinder’s mobile phone incident during the side’s recently-concluded home game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2026. Bhinder was on record using a mobile phone while sitting in the player’s dugout during the Royals' run chase. While Saikia mentioned that certain individuals, including Bhinder, are allowed to carry phones, he promised a thorough investigation into the matter, as this is a clear breach of PMOA (Players and Match Officials Area) Protocols – 2026. Two days since the high-octane game in Guwahati, which the hosts convincingly won by six wickets, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel starring with the bat, Bhinder’s mobile phone episode continues to grab headlines. Also read | 'They are slightly ahead': Former India all-rounder backs MI ahead of clash against RCB "Certain individuals are allowed to carry phones in the dugout, and Romi Bhinder, as a manager, can carry it. But we need to thoroughly examine where exactly the event happened and whether the phone was used. We will conduct an internal examination before reaching a logical conclusion," Saikia said in a chat with the Times of India (TOI). Upon being made aware of the breach of PMOA Protocols 2026, Saikia said, "As I said, we will examine it. We can't act on what is being said. We will see the pictures, video and whatever we can get before reaching the conclusion.” The publication, however, also confirms that the matter has not yet reached the IPL Governing Council (GC) table, and it now remains to be seen whether Bhinder will be permitted in the dugout during the franchise’s next away game against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday (Apr 13). Meanwhile, Vaibhav, who slammed a brilliant 26-ball 78, whacking seven sixes and eight fours, was also seen popping into Bhinder’s mobile phone during the viral clip. IPL founder Lalit Modi urges ‘quick action’ Taking to his X handle, IPL founder Lalit Modi bashed the authorities for allowing anyone, let alone a franchise’s manager, to carry a mobile phone onto the field during the game. He urged the GC to take immediate action, while also questioning the Anti-Corruption Unit’s role. “Having a MOBILE PHONE IN THE DUGOUT - is a COMPLETELY A NO NO. did this really happen. I hope not. If it did. Then @IPL governing council needs to take IMMEDIATE ACTION,” Lalit Modi posted on his social media handle a day after the game.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirms an investigation into Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder’s mobile phone use during the RR vs RCB match. Amid a PMOA protocol breach and criticism from Lalit Modi, will the IPL Governing Council take action? Read the latest on the IPL 2026 controversy.

IPL Security Breach? BCCI secretary promises probe into Rajasthan Royals manager Romi Bhinder’s phone incident

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru head into their high-profile IPL 2026 encounter with Mumbai Indians carrying better momentum, but noted that Mumbai may have a slight advantage when comparing individual players. Both teams are coming off heavy defeats against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. Pathan pointed out that RCB started strong with convincing wins at home, but their form dipped once they began playing away, including the loss in Guwahati. He suggested this could raise some concerns within the camp. According to him, the outcome of the match may depends on which side executes better in the death overs, with the toss also likely to play a key role.&nbsp;&nbsp;"So, there will be a few questions in the camp. I feel the game might be decided by which team bowls better in the end overs, and the toss will be an important factor too. RCB have the form, but in a man-to-man comparison, I feel Mumbai are slightly ahead," said Pathan on JioHotstar, as the competition begins its 'Rivalry Week'.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-joins-rohit-kohli-in-elite-list-becomes-fourth-indian-to-achieve-this-record-1775969323480">Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli; becomes 4th Indian to achieve THIS record</a>&nbsp;Looking back at Saturday’s game between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, which Punjab won by six wickets, Pathan highlighted Shashank Singh’s surprise bowling spell as a turning point that stopped Hyderabad from putting up a significantly bigger total.&nbsp;"It was a game-changing moment. If not for those two wickets, which Shashank got both in the same over, Sunrisers would have made 250 easily. That was the kind of start Abhishek and Travis Head gave them; they lost their first wicket at 120," he observed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pathan also lauded the tactical acumen shown by the part-timer and the trust placed in him by skipper Shreyas Iyer. Shashank, who doesn’t bowl regularly, asked for the ball himself. He went up to Shreyas and the captain showed confidence in him.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-nitish-rana-and-ruturaj-gaikwad-were-fined-after-csk-vs-dc-match-1775975793593">IPL 2026: Why Nitish Rana and Ruturaj Gaikwad were fined after CSK vs DC match?</a>&nbsp;"He bowled with a plan, went wide to Abhishek, avoided bowling it full, and varied his pace. That was the game right there, the difference between 220 and 250, which could have made things tougher for Punjab. They are in some form at the moment," he added.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Mumbai Indians will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (Apr 12).

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru head into their high-profile IPL 2026 encounter with Mumbai Indians carrying better momentum, but noted that Mumbai may have a slight advantage when comparing individual players. Both teams are coming off heavy defeats against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. Pathan pointed out that RCB started strong with convincing wins at home, but their form dipped once they began playing away, including the loss in Guwahati. He suggested this could raise some concerns within the camp. According to him, the outcome of the match may depends on which side executes better in the death overs, with the toss also likely to play a key role. "So, there will be a few questions in the camp. I feel the game might be decided by which team bowls better in the end overs, and the toss will be an important factor too. RCB have the form, but in a man-to-man comparison, I feel Mumbai are slightly ahead," said Pathan on JioHotstar, as the competition begins its 'Rivalry Week'. Also Read - Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli; becomes 4th Indian to achieve THIS record Looking back at Saturday’s game between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, which Punjab won by six wickets, Pathan highlighted Shashank Singh’s surprise bowling spell as a turning point that stopped Hyderabad from putting up a significantly bigger total. "It was a game-changing moment. If not for those two wickets, which Shashank got both in the same over, Sunrisers would have made 250 easily. That was the kind of start Abhishek and Travis Head gave them; they lost their first wicket at 120," he observed. Pathan also lauded the tactical acumen shown by the part-timer and the trust placed in him by skipper Shreyas Iyer. Shashank, who doesn’t bowl regularly, asked for the ball himself. He went up to Shreyas and the captain showed confidence in him. Also Read - IPL 2026: Why Nitish Rana and Ruturaj Gaikwad were fined after CSK vs DC match? "He bowled with a plan, went wide to Abhishek, avoided bowling it full, and varied his pace. That was the game right there, the difference between 220 and 250, which could have made things tougher for Punjab. They are in some form at the moment," he added. With inputs from agencies

Mumbai Indians will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (Apr 12).

'They are slightly ahead': Former India all-rounder backs MI ahead of clash against RCB

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs for MI vs RCB in IPL. This list also includes AB de Villiers, Kieron Pollard and Suryakumar Yadav

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most runs for MI vs RCB in IPL. This list also includes AB de Villiers, Kieron Pollard and Suryakumar Yadav

Meet top 5 batters with most runs for MI vs RCB in IPL

Delhi Capitals batter Nitish Rana has been penalized 25 per cent of his match fee following a heated exchange with the fourth umpire during their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The incident happened in the 19th over when the umpire refused Tristan Stubbs permission to switch his sweat-soaked gloves, prompting a tense on-field argument. After being dismissed, Rana confronted the fourth umpire in frustration, an action that also earned him one demerit point.&nbsp;In an official release, the IPL confirmed that Rana breached Level 1 of the Code of Conduct. Specifically, he was found guilty under Article 2.3, which deals with the use of inappropriate language during a match. Rana accepted the charge and the punishment handed down by the match referee.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-big-boost-for-kkr-as-matheesha-pathirana-gets-noc-from-sri-lanka-report-1775971099267">IPL 2026: Big boost for KKR as Matheesha Pathirana gets NOC from Sri Lanka: Report</a>&nbsp;“Nitish Rana, batter, Delhi Capitals has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated 1 demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players," IPL said in a statement.&nbsp;“Rana was found to have breached article 2.3 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to ‘use of an audible obscenity during a match’," the statement added.&nbsp;Moments later, on the third delivery of the same over, Stubbs was caught by Noor Ahmad while attempting an shot off Jamie Overton. Clearly upset, Stubbs tossed his bat and gloves aside as he headed back to the pavilion.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-joins-rohit-kohli-in-elite-list-becomes-fourth-indian-to-achieve-this-record-1775969323480">Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli; becomes 4th Indian to achieve THIS record</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was also fined INR 12 lakh for his team’s slow over-rate during the match. As it was CSK’s first such offence this season under Article 2.22 (minimum over-rate violations), the penalty was applied.&nbsp;Chennai Super Kings secured their first win of the season with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the match.

Ruturaj Gaikwad was fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over rate against Delhi Capitals. Nitish Rana was also penalised for arguing with the umpire.

Delhi Capitals batter Nitish Rana has been penalized 25 per cent of his match fee following a heated exchange with the fourth umpire during their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The incident happened in the 19th over when the umpire refused Tristan Stubbs permission to switch his sweat-soaked gloves, prompting a tense on-field argument. After being dismissed, Rana confronted the fourth umpire in frustration, an action that also earned him one demerit point. In an official release, the IPL confirmed that Rana breached Level 1 of the Code of Conduct. Specifically, he was found guilty under Article 2.3, which deals with the use of inappropriate language during a match. Rana accepted the charge and the punishment handed down by the match referee. Also Read - IPL 2026: Big boost for KKR as Matheesha Pathirana gets NOC from Sri Lanka: Report “Nitish Rana, batter, Delhi Capitals has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated 1 demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players," IPL said in a statement. “Rana was found to have breached article 2.3 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which relates to ‘use of an audible obscenity during a match’," the statement added. Moments later, on the third delivery of the same over, Stubbs was caught by Noor Ahmad while attempting an shot off Jamie Overton. Clearly upset, Stubbs tossed his bat and gloves aside as he headed back to the pavilion. Also Read - Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli; becomes 4th Indian to achieve THIS record Meanwhile, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was also fined INR 12 lakh for his team’s slow over-rate during the match. As it was CSK’s first such offence this season under Article 2.22 (minimum over-rate violations), the penalty was applied. Chennai Super Kings secured their first win of the season with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the match.

Ruturaj Gaikwad was fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over rate against Delhi Capitals. Nitish Rana was also penalised for arguing with the umpire.

IPL 2026: Why Nitish Rana and Ruturaj Gaikwad were fined after CSK vs DC match?

Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana has reportedly secured the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) to feature in the Indian Premier League 2026, offering a timely boost to Kolkata Knight Riders after their disappointing start to the season. As per media reports, the 23-year-old is expected to travel to Chennai soon and join the squad ahead of their upcoming matches. KKR have struggled early in the campaign, with their biggest concern being ineffective death bowling, as defeats against Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants exposed their inability to defend totals in crucial moments.Pathirana’s arrival is now expected to address this weakness.&nbsp;The franchise showed strong faith in him during the auction, spending a hefty INR 18 crore to secure his services. However, his availability was uncertain after he picked up a left-leg injury during the T20 World Cup 2026, where he bowled only four deliveries against Australia before leaving the field.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-joins-rohit-kohli-in-elite-list-becomes-fourth-indian-to-achieve-this-record-1775969323480">IPL 2026: Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli in elite list; becomes fourth Indian to achieve THIS record</a>&nbsp;Pathirana previously played for Chennai Super Kings, claiming 47 wickets in 32 matches and playing an important role in their 2023 title-winning season. His ability for handling high-pressure moments could be vital for a KKR bowling unit that has lacked consistency, especially with injuries affecting key players.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-fielding-let-us-down-dc-captain-axar-patel-after-23-run-defeat-to-csk-1775965572156">'Fielding let us down': DC captain Axar Patel after 23-run defeat to CSK</a>&nbsp;KKR’s issues are not limited to bowling only, as they are currently at the bottom of the table with just one point from four matches. Captain Ajinkya Rahane has come under scrutiny for frequently shuffling the batting order, leading to instability. Meanwhile, big signing Cameron Green has yet to make a significant impact, though youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi has emerged as a positive.&nbsp;KKR’s next challenge comes against CSK in Chennai, where spin-friendly conditions may favour bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy. With their campaign already under pressure, Pathirana’s return could play a key role in reviving their season.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ next challenge comes against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where spin-friendly conditions may favour bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy.

Sri Lanka pacer Matheesha Pathirana has reportedly secured the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) to feature in the Indian Premier League 2026, offering a timely boost to Kolkata Knight Riders after their disappointing start to the season. As per media reports, the 23-year-old is expected to travel to Chennai soon and join the squad ahead of their upcoming matches. KKR have struggled early in the campaign, with their biggest concern being ineffective death bowling, as defeats against Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants exposed their inability to defend totals in crucial moments. Pathirana’s arrival is now expected to address this weakness. The franchise showed strong faith in him during the auction, spending a hefty INR 18 crore to secure his services. However, his availability was uncertain after he picked up a left-leg injury during the T20 World Cup 2026, where he bowled only four deliveries against Australia before leaving the field. Also Read - IPL 2026: Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli in elite list; becomes fourth Indian to achieve THIS record Pathirana previously played for Chennai Super Kings, claiming 47 wickets in 32 matches and playing an important role in their 2023 title-winning season. His ability for handling high-pressure moments could be vital for a KKR bowling unit that has lacked consistency, especially with injuries affecting key players. Also Read - 'Fielding let us down': DC captain Axar Patel after 23-run defeat to CSK KKR’s issues are not limited to bowling only, as they are currently at the bottom of the table with just one point from four matches. Captain Ajinkya Rahane has come under scrutiny for frequently shuffling the batting order, leading to instability. Meanwhile, big signing Cameron Green has yet to make a significant impact, though youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi has emerged as a positive. KKR’s next challenge comes against CSK in Chennai, where spin-friendly conditions may favour bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy. With their campaign already under pressure, Pathirana’s return could play a key role in reviving their season.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ next challenge comes against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, where spin-friendly conditions may favour bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy.

IPL 2026: Big boost for KKR as Matheesha Pathirana gets NOC from Sri Lanka: Report

Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson etched his name in the T20 record books during an IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11), becoming the fourth Indian batter to reach 400 sixes in T20 cricket and joining an elite group featuring Rohit Sharma (554), Virat Kohli (440) and Suryakumar Yadav (421). In another landmark achievement, Samson became the first cricketer to score IPL centuries for three different franchises. This was his maiden hundred for CSK, adding to his previous centuries for Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;During the match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Samson delivered a standout unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, including 15 fours and four sixes, powering CSK to 212/2 in 20 overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-csk-secure-maiden-win-dc-stay-fourth-1775964322334">IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK secure maiden win; DC stay fourth</a>&nbsp;Reflecting on his performance after the match, Samson said the milestone held special significance for him and credited the faith shown by the franchise, saying it motivated him to take responsibility and deliver.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It really means a lot, I think. To be very honest. I think the trust they showed in me, I think having that trade, I think it was a very responsible kind of a feeling that I need to put on a show. I need to stand up and say, "Okay, we are still in the tournament. And luckily, everything came off very nicely, I think. As you rightly said, it is not easy to start off the tournament like this in a different franchise, but it never felt like it is a different franchise," said Samson.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-unleashes-with-bat-as-csk-get-off-the-mark-dc-suffer-consecutive-defeats-csk-vs-dc-1775929803270">IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK off the mark, DC suffer B2B defeats</a>&nbsp;He also shared that adjusting to a new team environment felt natural, describing it as “like coming to another home” and praised the calm, supportive atmosphere within the squad, even after three consecutive defeats. "I think it is like coming to another home. I think people are so sweet, so nice. And everyone is so calm and relaxed. Even losing three games in a row, we just had a meeting of 50 seconds today. I think that shows how much the franchise is like and that really connects with the person I am," he added.

IPL 2026: CSK registered their first win of the season, beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Samson led the charge with an unbeaten 115, lifting the team after three consecutive defeats.

Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson etched his name in the T20 record books during an IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11), becoming the fourth Indian batter to reach 400 sixes in T20 cricket and joining an elite group featuring Rohit Sharma (554), Virat Kohli (440) and Suryakumar Yadav (421). In another landmark achievement, Samson became the first cricketer to score IPL centuries for three different franchises. This was his maiden hundred for CSK, adding to his previous centuries for Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals. During the match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Samson delivered a standout unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, including 15 fours and four sixes, powering CSK to 212/2 in 20 overs. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK secure maiden win; DC stay fourth Reflecting on his performance after the match, Samson said the milestone held special significance for him and credited the faith shown by the franchise, saying it motivated him to take responsibility and deliver. "It really means a lot, I think. To be very honest. I think the trust they showed in me, I think having that trade, I think it was a very responsible kind of a feeling that I need to put on a show. I need to stand up and say, "Okay, we are still in the tournament. And luckily, everything came off very nicely, I think. As you rightly said, it is not easy to start off the tournament like this in a different franchise, but it never felt like it is a different franchise," said Samson. Also Read - IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK off the mark, DC suffer B2B defeats He also shared that adjusting to a new team environment felt natural, describing it as “like coming to another home” and praised the calm, supportive atmosphere within the squad, even after three consecutive defeats. "I think it is like coming to another home. I think people are so sweet, so nice. And everyone is so calm and relaxed. Even losing three games in a row, we just had a meeting of 50 seconds today. I think that shows how much the franchise is like and that really connects with the person I am," he added.

IPL 2026: CSK registered their first win of the season, beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Samson led the charge with an unbeaten 115, lifting the team after three consecutive defeats.

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson joins Rohit, Kohli in elite list; becomes fourth Indian to achieve THIS record

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel pointed to poor fielding as a major factor in their 23-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday (Apr 11). Reflecting on the chase, Patel said his side started well but lost control of the game soon after the powerplay due to regular setbacks in quick succession, which disrupted their rhythm and made the target increasingly difficult to chase.&nbsp;"I think we got off to a good start, but if we talk about the chase, after the power play, we lost two or three wickets in quick succession, which broke the momentum. I feel the difference in fielding was the game-changing moment for me. And if you look at it, whenever wickets fell, they fell in pairs, which made things very difficult. Wickets kept falling in clusters, and that led to a drop in momentum," Patel said during the post-match presentation.&nbsp;Patel further credited the bowlers for keeping the opposition to around the 215-run mark on what he considered a good batting surface. He also mentioned that missed chances in the field made the difference, adding that taking even a couple of them could have changed the result.&nbsp;"I think the batsmen did a decent job, but overall, our fielding let us down, because if you look at it, chasing around 213-215 was pretty much possible. I would like to credit the bowlers; they did a very good job restricting the opposition to around 215-217. It was a very good batting wicket. But as I said, if we hadn't dropped one or two catches in the field, the result could have been different. (Did the pitch slow down?) No, nothing really changed. I think it was tougher for them, maybe because of the dew, and they bowled pretty well," Patel added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-wrestling-championships-2026-sujeet-abhimanyou-clinch-gold-medals-as-india-s-medals-tally-swells-to-14-1775927413495">Asian Wrestling Championships 2026: Sujeet, Abhimanyou clinch gold medals</a>&nbsp;The victory marked CSK’s first win of the season and ended their six-match losing streak at Chepauk, as they secured a comfortable triumph over Delhi.&nbsp;The contest was headlined by a brilliant unbeaten century from Sanju Samson, while Jamie Overton played a key role with the ball, claiming four wickets to dismantle Delhi’s batting lineup.&nbsp;After being invited to bat, skipper Gaikwad was dismissed for 15, but Samson accelerated the innings alongside Ayush Mhatre, who provided valuable support from the other end.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-csk-secure-maiden-win-dc-stay-fourth-1775964322334">IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK secure maiden win; DC stay fourth</a> Samson reached his half-century in just 26 deliveries and went on to score an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, hitting 15 fours and four sixes. Mhatre contributed a quick 59 in 36 balls with three fours and four sixes, before retiring at the end of the innings. CSK posted a commanding 212/2 in their 20 overs, with Shivam Dube adding a quick 20 not out towards the end. In the chase, DC looked promising early with Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul putting together a 62-run partnership. However, wickets fell in clusters, breaking DC's momentum. Jamie Overton led the CSK bowling attack, finishing with 4/18, while Anshul Kamboj picked up 3/35. Despite a valiant 60 off 30 balls from Tristan Stubbs, DC kept losing wickets at crucial junctures, eventually being bowled out for 189 in 20 overs. With this win, CSK moved to ninth spot on the points table with one win and three losses, while DC remain fourth with two wins and two losses.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Chennai Super Kings finally registered their maiden IPL 2026 win with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel pointed to poor fielding as a major factor in their 23-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday (Apr 11). Reflecting on the chase, Patel said his side started well but lost control of the game soon after the powerplay due to regular setbacks in quick succession, which disrupted their rhythm and made the target increasingly difficult to chase. "I think we got off to a good start, but if we talk about the chase, after the power play, we lost two or three wickets in quick succession, which broke the momentum. I feel the difference in fielding was the game-changing moment for me. And if you look at it, whenever wickets fell, they fell in pairs, which made things very difficult. Wickets kept falling in clusters, and that led to a drop in momentum," Patel said during the post-match presentation. Patel further credited the bowlers for keeping the opposition to around the 215-run mark on what he considered a good batting surface. He also mentioned that missed chances in the field made the difference, adding that taking even a couple of them could have changed the result. "I think the batsmen did a decent job, but overall, our fielding let us down, because if you look at it, chasing around 213-215 was pretty much possible. I would like to credit the bowlers; they did a very good job restricting the opposition to around 215-217. It was a very good batting wicket. But as I said, if we hadn't dropped one or two catches in the field, the result could have been different. (Did the pitch slow down?) No, nothing really changed. I think it was tougher for them, maybe because of the dew, and they bowled pretty well," Patel added. Also Read - Asian Wrestling Championships 2026: Sujeet, Abhimanyou clinch gold medals The victory marked CSK’s first win of the season and ended their six-match losing streak at Chepauk, as they secured a comfortable triumph over Delhi. The contest was headlined by a brilliant unbeaten century from Sanju Samson, while Jamie Overton played a key role with the ball, claiming four wickets to dismantle Delhi’s batting lineup. After being invited to bat, skipper Gaikwad was dismissed for 15, but Samson accelerated the innings alongside Ayush Mhatre, who provided valuable support from the other end. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK secure maiden win; DC stay fourth Samson reached his half-century in just 26 deliveries and went on to score an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, hitting 15 fours and four sixes. Mhatre contributed a quick 59 in 36 balls with three fours and four sixes, before retiring at the end of the innings. CSK posted a commanding 212/2 in their 20 overs, with Shivam Dube adding a quick 20 not out towards the end. In the chase, DC looked promising early with Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul putting together a 62-run partnership. However, wickets fell in clusters, breaking DC's momentum. Jamie Overton led the CSK bowling attack, finishing with 4/18, while Anshul Kamboj picked up 3/35. Despite a valiant 60 off 30 balls from Tristan Stubbs, DC kept losing wickets at crucial junctures, eventually being bowled out for 189 in 20 overs. With this win, CSK moved to ninth spot on the points table with one win and three losses, while DC remain fourth with two wins and two losses. With inputs from agencies

Chennai Super Kings finally registered their maiden IPL 2026 win with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

IPL 2026 | 'Fielding let us down': DC captain Axar Patel after 23-run defeat to CSK

Chennai Super Kings finally got their maiden IPL 2026 win with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11), moving off the bottom of the table to ninth place. After four matches, CSK have one win and three losses, earning two points and a net run rate (NRR) of -1.532, which still reflects their difficult start despite this important victory. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, remain fourth despite the setback and have split their four games evenly, with two wins and two defeats, holding four points along with a NRR of +0.322.&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals continue to dominate, winning all four matches to sit at the top with eight points and a league-best NRR of +2.055.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sanju-samson-unleashes-with-bat-as-csk-get-off-the-mark-dc-suffer-consecutive-defeats-csk-vs-dc-1775929803270">IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK get off the mark, DC suffer consecutive defeats</a>&nbsp;Punjab Kings are second with seven points from four games, including three wins and one no result, backed by a strong NRR of +0.720.&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bengaluru are third, having won two of their three matches, collecting four points with an impressive NRR of +1.231.&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants occupy fifth place with four points from three matches (two wins, one loss), though their NRR of -0.359 keeps them just behind Delhi.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-ruthless-punjab-kings-continue-winning-streak-beat-sunrisers-hyderabad-in-high-scoring-thriller-pbks-vs-srh-1775913692065">IPL 2026: Punjab continue winning run, beat Hyderabad in high-scoring thriller</a>&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad are sixth with two points from four matches, managing one win and three losses, with an NRR of -0.024.&nbsp;Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are seventh and eighth respectively, both on two points from three games. Gujarat have an NRR of -0.270, while Mumbai’s stands at -0.715.&nbsp;At the bottom, Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to register a win, with just one point from four matches and an NRR of -1.315.<h2>IPL 2026 points table after CSK vs DC match</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>Rank</th><th>Team</th><th>P</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>NR</th><th>Points</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>+2.055</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>7</td><td>+0.720</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+1.231</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Delhi Capitals (DC)</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+0.322</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.359</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.024</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Gujarat Titans (GT)</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.270</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Mumbai Indians (MI)</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.715</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.532</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-1.315</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Chennai Super Kings finally got their maiden IPL 2026 win with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Saturday (Apr 11), moving off the bottom of the table to ninth place. After four matches, CSK have one win and three losses, earning two points and a net run rate (NRR) of -1.532, which still reflects their difficult start despite this important victory. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, remain fourth despite the setback and have split their four games evenly, with two wins and two defeats, holding four points along with a NRR of +0.322. Rajasthan Royals continue to dominate, winning all four matches to sit at the top with eight points and a league-best NRR of +2.055. Also Read - IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK get off the mark, DC suffer consecutive defeats Punjab Kings are second with seven points from four games, including three wins and one no result, backed by a strong NRR of +0.720. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are third, having won two of their three matches, collecting four points with an impressive NRR of +1.231. Lucknow Super Giants occupy fifth place with four points from three matches (two wins, one loss), though their NRR of -0.359 keeps them just behind Delhi. Also Read - IPL 2026: Punjab continue winning run, beat Hyderabad in high-scoring thriller Sunrisers Hyderabad are sixth with two points from four matches, managing one win and three losses, with an NRR of -0.024. Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are seventh and eighth respectively, both on two points from three games. Gujarat have an NRR of -0.270, while Mumbai’s stands at -0.715. At the bottom, Kolkata Knight Riders are yet to register a win, with just one point from four matches and an NRR of -1.315. IPL 2026 points table after CSK vs DC match

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

IPL 2026 updated points table: CSK secure maiden win; DC stay fourth

Sanju Samson finally unleashed with the bat as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) broke the duck on the points table to secure their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (April 11). Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats.<h2>CSK off the mark</h2>India's T20 World Cup hero Samson hit an unbeaten 115 for his fourth IPL ton and first for Chennai to steer the team to 212/2 at their M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Samson, who survived a dropped catch on 52, delighted the crowd with 15 fours and four sixes in a brilliant 56-ball innings. England all-rounder Jamie Overton then took four wickets after Delhi made a bright start to their chase as Chennai bowled out their opponents for 189.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Overton took the crucial wickets of Delhi top-scorer Tristan Stubbs for 60 and his South Africa international teammate David Miller. Samson, who was traded from the Rajasthan Royals to Chennai ahead of the campaign, made his first major contribution with the bat after failures in their previous three losses.&nbsp;He came into the IPL with huge expectations after he starred with three half-centuries in the last three matches of India's T20 World Cup triumph on home soil in March. Samson scored 113 runs for the second wicket with Ayush Mhatre, who retired out on 59. Shivam Dube, who clubbed 20 off 10 balls, stitched together an unbeaten stand of 37 with Samson as the hosts finished their innings strongly.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Pathum Nissanka made 41 for Delhi, but they soon fell behind the required run-rate after the wickets of the Sri Lanka opener and KL Rahul, for 18, in quick succession. Miller and fellow South African Stubbs attempted to pull things back for the visitors, but Overton had other ideas. He removed Sameer Rizvi for six and Miller, bowled for 17, and his wicket of Stubbs in the 19th over ended any hopes for Delhi.

Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats.

Sanju Samson finally unleashed with the bat as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) broke the duck on the points table to secure their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (April 11). Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats. CSK off the mark India's T20 World Cup hero Samson hit an unbeaten 115 for his fourth IPL ton and first for Chennai to steer the team to 212/2 at their M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Samson, who survived a dropped catch on 52, delighted the crowd with 15 fours and four sixes in a brilliant 56-ball innings. England all-rounder Jamie Overton then took four wickets after Delhi made a bright start to their chase as Chennai bowled out their opponents for 189. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Overton took the crucial wickets of Delhi top-scorer Tristan Stubbs for 60 and his South Africa international teammate David Miller. Samson, who was traded from the Rajasthan Royals to Chennai ahead of the campaign, made his first major contribution with the bat after failures in their previous three losses. He came into the IPL with huge expectations after he starred with three half-centuries in the last three matches of India's T20 World Cup triumph on home soil in March. Samson scored 113 runs for the second wicket with Ayush Mhatre, who retired out on 59. Shivam Dube, who clubbed 20 off 10 balls, stitched together an unbeaten stand of 37 with Samson as the hosts finished their innings strongly. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Pathum Nissanka made 41 for Delhi, but they soon fell behind the required run-rate after the wickets of the Sri Lanka opener and KL Rahul, for 18, in quick succession. Miller and fellow South African Stubbs attempted to pull things back for the visitors, but Overton had other ideas. He removed Sameer Rizvi for six and Miller, bowled for 17, and his wicket of Stubbs in the 19th over ended any hopes for Delhi.

Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats.

IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK get off the mark, DC suffer consecutive defeats

Arsenal’s hopes of ending their Premier League title drought were hit with a major blow after they lost 1-2 at home to Bournemouth. Playing at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (April 11) in the early kick-off, the Gunners were undone on home turf after goals from Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott. The defeat means that if Arsenal lose to Man City next week and Pep Guardiola’s men win all their remaining matches, including Sunday’s affair against Chelsea, they can lift the Premier League title on goal difference.<h2>Arsenal suffer title dent</h2>Viktor Gyokeres levelled before the break from the penalty spot, but a lack of creative spark in the final third was again Arsenal's undoing. It is their defensive record that has put Arteta's men in pole position for the title, but they were cut open with ease when Alex Scott finished off a fine team move for the winner on 74 minutes. The result was also huge in Bournemouth's charge towards the European places as they moved up to 10th on the back of an 11-game unbeaten run.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>What happened in other games?</h2>Five English sides will qualify directly for next season's Champions League and both Brentford and Everton missed the chance to move level on points with fifth-placed Liverpool. Twice the Bees led through Igor Thiago, who took his tally for the season to 21 Premier League goals and was within one of Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Beto levelled midway through the first half for the visitors and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall struck in stoppage time to salvage a point. Brighton are also well in the mix for their first-ever taste of Champions League football. Mats Wieffer scored twice as the Seagulls beat relegation-bound Burnley 2-0. A fifth win in six games for Fabian Hurzeler's men takes them up to ninth and within three points of the top five.

Playing at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (April 11) in the early kick-off, the Gunners were undone on home turf after goals from Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott. 

Arsenal’s hopes of ending their Premier League title drought were hit with a major blow after they lost 1-2 at home to Bournemouth. Playing at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (April 11) in the early kick-off, the Gunners were undone on home turf after goals from Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott. The defeat means that if Arsenal lose to Man City next week and Pep Guardiola’s men win all their remaining matches, including Sunday’s affair against Chelsea, they can lift the Premier League title on goal difference. Arsenal suffer title dent Viktor Gyokeres levelled before the break from the penalty spot, but a lack of creative spark in the final third was again Arsenal's undoing. It is their defensive record that has put Arteta's men in pole position for the title, but they were cut open with ease when Alex Scott finished off a fine team move for the winner on 74 minutes. The result was also huge in Bournemouth's charge towards the European places as they moved up to 10th on the back of an 11-game unbeaten run. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL What happened in other games? Five English sides will qualify directly for next season's Champions League and both Brentford and Everton missed the chance to move level on points with fifth-placed Liverpool. Twice the Bees led through Igor Thiago, who took his tally for the season to 21 Premier League goals and was within one of Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Beto levelled midway through the first half for the visitors and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall struck in stoppage time to salvage a point. Brighton are also well in the mix for their first-ever taste of Champions League football. Mats Wieffer scored twice as the Seagulls beat relegation-bound Burnley 2-0. A fifth win in six games for Fabian Hurzeler's men takes them up to ninth and within three points of the top five.

Playing at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday (April 11) in the early kick-off, the Gunners were undone on home turf after goals from Junior Kroupi and Alex Scott.&nbsp;

Premier League: Arsenal suffer setback in title race after Bournemouth defeat, Everton hold Brentford

World U-23 champion Sujeet and Abhimanyou registered contrasting victories in their respective men’s freestyle final bouts to help India clinch two gold medals on the penultimate day of the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Saturday (April 11).<h2>Sujeet wins gold</h2>Sujeet, who has been unbeaten so far this year, totally dominated the men’s 65kg freestyle final against Umidjon Jalolov of Uzbekistan to register an 8-1 win and become the first Indian since Bajrang Punia’s 2019 triumph to win the Asian Championships gold medal in this weight category.&nbsp;Sujeet started slowly in the opening round as Jalolov held his ground and did not allow the Indian to attack. But the 23-year-old Indian was quick off the blocks at the start of the second round and went on to register his fifth victory over the Uzbek wrestler.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;A few minutes later, Abhimanyou made it a double celebration for the Indian camp as he fought back from a 0-2 deficit to beat Tulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia 5-3 in the men’s 70kg freestyle final.&nbsp;Sandeep Mann had the chance to complete a hat-trick of gold medals for India, but he went down 1-2 in a closely contested final bout in the men’s 79kg category.&nbsp;Earlier, Ankush defeated Fuga Sasaki of Japan 8-2 to clinch the men’s 57kg freestyle bronze to take India’s overall medals tally to two gold, four silver and eight bronze medals.&nbsp;India will have a shot at two more gold medals on the final day of competition as Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman (men’s 61kg Freestyle) and Mukul Dahiya (men’s 86kg Freestyle) sealed their final berths.&nbsp;Aman, who had won the bronze medal in Paris in the 57kg weight category and Asian Championships gold in the same weight category two years ago, is playing in a higher weight category in Bishkek. In the semi-final, Aman displayed his tenacity in a bout that went down to the wire to beat Ahmad Mohammadnezhadjavan of Iran 11-9.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;He will now take on North Korea’s Kwang M Kim, who defeated Gulomjon Abdullaev of Uzbekistan by fall in the other semi-finals.&nbsp;In the 86kg category, Mukul Dahiya conceded six points early in the semi-final bout against Bolat Sakayev of Kazakhstan, but then scored two crucial takedowns to find his momentum and went on to beat his opponent 12-6 and seal the final berth. He will now face Kamran Ghasempour of Iran for the gold medal.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Dinesh will challenge for the bronze medal in the men’s 125kg freestyle category after he lost the semi-final against Shamil Sharipov of Bahrain by fall.

Sujeet, who has been unbeaten so far this year, totally dominated the men’s 65kg freestyle final against Umidjon Jalolov of Uzbekistan to register an 8-1 win and become the first Indian since Bajrang Punia’s 2019 triumph to win the Asian Championships gold medal in this weight category.

World U-23 champion Sujeet and Abhimanyou registered contrasting victories in their respective men’s freestyle final bouts to help India clinch two gold medals on the penultimate day of the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Saturday (April 11). Sujeet wins gold Sujeet, who has been unbeaten so far this year, totally dominated the men’s 65kg freestyle final against Umidjon Jalolov of Uzbekistan to register an 8-1 win and become the first Indian since Bajrang Punia’s 2019 triumph to win the Asian Championships gold medal in this weight category. Sujeet started slowly in the opening round as Jalolov held his ground and did not allow the Indian to attack. But the 23-year-old Indian was quick off the blocks at the start of the second round and went on to register his fifth victory over the Uzbek wrestler. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions A few minutes later, Abhimanyou made it a double celebration for the Indian camp as he fought back from a 0-2 deficit to beat Tulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia 5-3 in the men’s 70kg freestyle final. Sandeep Mann had the chance to complete a hat-trick of gold medals for India, but he went down 1-2 in a closely contested final bout in the men’s 79kg category. Earlier, Ankush defeated Fuga Sasaki of Japan 8-2 to clinch the men’s 57kg freestyle bronze to take India’s overall medals tally to two gold, four silver and eight bronze medals. India will have a shot at two more gold medals on the final day of competition as Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman (men’s 61kg Freestyle) and Mukul Dahiya (men’s 86kg Freestyle) sealed their final berths. Aman, who had won the bronze medal in Paris in the 57kg weight category and Asian Championships gold in the same weight category two years ago, is playing in a higher weight category in Bishkek. In the semi-final, Aman displayed his tenacity in a bout that went down to the wire to beat Ahmad Mohammadnezhadjavan of Iran 11-9. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL He will now take on North Korea’s Kwang M Kim, who defeated Gulomjon Abdullaev of Uzbekistan by fall in the other semi-finals. In the 86kg category, Mukul Dahiya conceded six points early in the semi-final bout against Bolat Sakayev of Kazakhstan, but then scored two crucial takedowns to find his momentum and went on to beat his opponent 12-6 and seal the final berth. He will now face Kamran Ghasempour of Iran for the gold medal. Meanwhile, Dinesh will challenge for the bronze medal in the men’s 125kg freestyle category after he lost the semi-final against Shamil Sharipov of Bahrain by fall.

Sujeet, who has been unbeaten so far this year, totally dominated the men’s 65kg freestyle final against Umidjon Jalolov of Uzbekistan to register an 8-1 win and become the first Indian since Bajrang Punia’s 2019 triumph to win the Asian Championships gold medal in this weight category.

Asian Wrestling Championships 2026: Sujeet, Abhimanyou clinch gold medals as India’s medals tally swells to 14

Entertainment was at its peak in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest between hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as it served another high-scoring thriller. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat SRH by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026. Chasing 220 runs to win, PBKS batters were in impressive form as they helped their side win the match with seven balls to spare.<h2>PBKS chase down 220</h2>Openers Priyansh Arya, who hit 57 from 20 balls, and Prabhsimran Singh (51) set up Punjab's chase of 220 in a stand of 99 before Iyer played anchor and then bossed the opposition bowling in Chandigarh. It was Punjab's 10th chase of over 200 in the T20 tournament.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Punjab registered their third win in four matches to stay unbeaten in this edition of the 10-team tournament. They shared one point with the Kolkata Knight Riders in one rain-affected match. Left-handed Arya came out roaring as he hit a string of fours and sixes to dominate the first six overs of powerplay with good support from Prabhsimran. But the two departed in quick succession to left-arm wrist spinner Shivang Kumar, who also dismissed Cooper Connolly for 11 to finish with 33/3.&nbsp;Those wickets dented the chase, but Iyer steadied the ship with his well-crafted knock as he put on 69 with impact substitute Nehal Wadhera. Iyer changed gears after the 14th over and reached his fifty off 24 balls as Punjab closed in on their target despite Wadhera missing a straight one from Harsh Dubey to be bowled for 14. Shashank Singh joined the captain and hit the winning four in his unbeaten 14 to cap off a fine all-round show after he returned bowling figures of 20/2.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a><h2>What happened in SRH innings?</h2>Earlier, Hyderabad posted 219/6 after openers Abhishek Sharma, who hit 74 off 28 balls, and Travis Head (38) put on 120 for the first wicket. Abhishek tore into the opposition attack and raised his fifty off 18 balls. His 74 included eight sixes and five fours. Australian batter Head joined in the charge with hits all around the ground.&nbsp;Medium-pace bowler Shashank slowed the momentum by removing both openers in &nbsp;three balls in his first over, with Head mishitting to long-on and Abhishek holing out to deep extra cover. Heinrich Klaasen attempted to get things moving again with his 33-ball 39 with some help from skipper Ishan Kishan, who hit 27, but Hyderabad suffered from regular fall of wickets.&nbsp;

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026.

Entertainment was at its peak in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) contest between hosts Punjab Kings (PBKS) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) as it served another high-scoring thriller. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat SRH by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026. Chasing 220 runs to win, PBKS batters were in impressive form as they helped their side win the match with seven balls to spare. PBKS chase down 220 Openers Priyansh Arya, who hit 57 from 20 balls, and Prabhsimran Singh (51) set up Punjab's chase of 220 in a stand of 99 before Iyer played anchor and then bossed the opposition bowling in Chandigarh. It was Punjab's 10th chase of over 200 in the T20 tournament. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Punjab registered their third win in four matches to stay unbeaten in this edition of the 10-team tournament. They shared one point with the Kolkata Knight Riders in one rain-affected match. Left-handed Arya came out roaring as he hit a string of fours and sixes to dominate the first six overs of powerplay with good support from Prabhsimran. But the two departed in quick succession to left-arm wrist spinner Shivang Kumar, who also dismissed Cooper Connolly for 11 to finish with 33/3. Those wickets dented the chase, but Iyer steadied the ship with his well-crafted knock as he put on 69 with impact substitute Nehal Wadhera. Iyer changed gears after the 14th over and reached his fifty off 24 balls as Punjab closed in on their target despite Wadhera missing a straight one from Harsh Dubey to be bowled for 14. Shashank Singh joined the captain and hit the winning four in his unbeaten 14 to cap off a fine all-round show after he returned bowling figures of 20/2. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in SRH innings? Earlier, Hyderabad posted 219/6 after openers Abhishek Sharma, who hit 74 off 28 balls, and Travis Head (38) put on 120 for the first wicket. Abhishek tore into the opposition attack and raised his fifty off 18 balls. His 74 included eight sixes and five fours. Australian batter Head joined in the charge with hits all around the ground. Medium-pace bowler Shashank slowed the momentum by removing both openers in three balls in his first over, with Head mishitting to long-on and Abhishek holing out to deep extra cover. Heinrich Klaasen attempted to get things moving again with his 33-ball 39 with some help from skipper Ishan Kishan, who hit 27, but Hyderabad suffered from regular fall of wickets.

Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Ruthless Punjab continue winning streak, beat Hyderabad in high-scoring thriller

Undefeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) took the field on Saturday (April 11) as they faced SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) at home. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS players were seen wearing black armbands. The 2025 IPL runners-up wore black armbands in solidarity with the victims of the Vrindavan boat tragedy, where at least 10 people lost their lives.

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<h2>PBKS wear black armbands</h2>“Punjab Kings players wore black armbands during today's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh, on Saturday, as a mark of respect for those affected by the tragic boat accident in Vrindavan. The franchise stands in solidarity with the grieving families and the community during this difficult time,” PBKS wrote on its social media handle.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;A tragedy unfolded in the Mathura district on Friday afternoon when a group of over 30 visitors, mostly from Jagraon town in Ludhiana, hired the boat at Keshi Ghat for a joyride. Ten people lost their lives, while 22 others were rescued after a pilgrimage turned tragic for visitors, primarily from Punjab, after their boat capsized in the Yamuna River in Vrindavan.&nbsp;To show support and solidarity for the devotees from Punjab, the franchise decided to wear black armbands. All players on the field, including captain Shreyas Iyer, paid their tribute to the victims while others also joined hands.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>Entertainment was at its peak as SRH and PBKS served another high-scoring thriller. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS beat SRH by six wickets to maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026. Chasing 220 runs to win, PBKS batters were in impressive form as they helped their side win the match with seven balls to spare.

Playing at the PCA Satdium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS players were seen wearing black armbands. The 2025 IPL runners-up wore black armbands in solidarity with the victims of the Vrindavan boat tragedy, where at least 10 people lost their lives.

Undefeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) took the field on Saturday (April 11) as they faced SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) at home. Playing at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS players were seen wearing black armbands. The 2025 IPL runners-up wore black armbands in solidarity with the victims of the Vrindavan boat tragedy, where at least 10 people lost their lives.

Playing at the PCA Satdium, Mullanpur in New Chandigarh, PBKS players were seen wearing black armbands. The 2025 IPL runners-up wore black armbands in solidarity with the victims of the Vrindavan boat tragedy, where at least 10 people lost their lives.

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings pay tribute to Vrindavan tragedy victims, wear black armbands vs SRH in solidarity

From Rajat Patidar to Gautam Gambhir here is a list of five captains with most consecutive wins in IPL history. The prestigious also features the likes of Shane Warne, Shreyas Iyer and MS Dhoni. 

From Rajat Patidar to Gautam Gambhir here is a list of five captains with most consecutive wins in IPL history. The prestigious also features the likes of Shane Warne, Shreyas Iyer and MS Dhoni.&nbsp;

From Rajat Patidar to Gautam Gambhir, 5 captains with most consecutive wins in IPL history

From SRH to CSK here is a look at teams with 100-plus scores in Powerplay in IPL. SunRisers Hyderabad added another score to the total on Saturday as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma smashed 105 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. 

From SRH to CSK here is a look at teams with 100-plus scores in Powerplay in IPL. SunRisers Hyderabad added another score to the total on Saturday as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma smashed 105 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026.&nbsp;

From SRH to CSK, teams with 100-plus scores in Powerplay in IPL

Ayush Shetty delivered the most significant victory of his career by upsetting World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn to book a place in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships 2026. The 20-year-old made a brilliant comeback after dropping the opening game, clinching a memorable 10-21, 21-19, 21-17 win in Ningbo on Saturday. Up against the Paris 2024 Olympics silver medallist, Shetty initially struggled to find rhythm, however, he responded with steadily building momentum in the second game before taking control in the decider to seal the upset.&nbsp;With this result, Shetty becomes only the second Indian after Dinesh Khanna (1965) to reach the men’s singles final at the continental championships. He had already assured himself of a medal by progressing to the semi-finals, becoming the first Indian men’s singles player since HS Prannoy in 2018 to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-learned-the-art-of-being-a-leader-rohit-sharma-delivers-emotional-speech-on-15-years-with-mumbai-indians-1775898905552">'Learned the art of being a leader': Rohit Sharma delivers emotional speech on 15 years with Mumbai Indians</a>&nbsp;India’s most recent medal at the event came in 2023, when Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the men’s doubles title. The reigning US Open Super 300 champion will now face either Chou Tien Chen or Shi Yuqi in the final.&nbsp;Currently ranked World No. 25, Shetty’s path to the final has been outstanding, as he has defeated several top-tier opponents during the tournament. He opened with a commanding win over World No. 7 Li Shi Feng, followed by another solid performance against Chin Yu Jen. In the quarter-finals, he produced another high-quality display to overcome World No. 4 Jonatan Christie.&nbsp;With early exits for Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu, Shetty has carried India’s challenge deep into the tournament. His impressive campaign has not only guaranteed a medal but also highlighted his emergence as a rising force in Indian men’s singles badminton.

The reigning US Open Super 300 champion will now face either Chou Tien Chen or Shi Yuqi in the final.

Ayush Shetty delivered the most significant victory of his career by upsetting World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn to book a place in the final of the Badminton Asia Championships 2026. The 20-year-old made a brilliant comeback after dropping the opening game, clinching a memorable 10-21, 21-19, 21-17 win in Ningbo on Saturday. Up against the Paris 2024 Olympics silver medallist, Shetty initially struggled to find rhythm, however, he responded with steadily building momentum in the second game before taking control in the decider to seal the upset. With this result, Shetty becomes only the second Indian after Dinesh Khanna (1965) to reach the men’s singles final at the continental championships. He had already assured himself of a medal by progressing to the semi-finals, becoming the first Indian men’s singles player since HS Prannoy in 2018 to do so. Also Read - 'Learned the art of being a leader': Rohit Sharma delivers emotional speech on 15 years with Mumbai Indians India’s most recent medal at the event came in 2023, when Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the men’s doubles title. The reigning US Open Super 300 champion will now face either Chou Tien Chen or Shi Yuqi in the final. Currently ranked World No. 25, Shetty’s path to the final has been outstanding, as he has defeated several top-tier opponents during the tournament. He opened with a commanding win over World No. 7 Li Shi Feng, followed by another solid performance against Chin Yu Jen. In the quarter-finals, he produced another high-quality display to overcome World No. 4 Jonatan Christie. With early exits for Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu, Shetty has carried India’s challenge deep into the tournament. His impressive campaign has not only guaranteed a medal but also highlighted his emergence as a rising force in Indian men’s singles badminton.

The reigning US Open Super 300 champion will now face either Chou Tien Chen or Shi Yuqi in the final.

Badminton Asia Championships 2026: Ayush Shetty reaches final, stuns World No. 1 Vitidsarn

Marking 15 years with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt message of appreciation for his teammates, support staff and the franchise management, crediting the team environment for shaping his journey as a leader. Reflecting on his time with the franchise, Rohit highlighted the collective effort behind both the team’s success and his personal milestones.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Thank you so much for making it so special. Thanks Polly (Kieron Pollard), Hardik (Pandya), Surya (Suryakumar Yadav), Shardul (Thakur), Mali (Malinga), coach, and also rest of you all. Thank you so much. It couldn’t have been what it is for me without the effort of all you guys. This is a very very special team, very very special franchise and very very special people involved in this team," he said in a video shared by MI on social media.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Dil ki baat from 𝐑𝐎! 🫶🥹 <a href="https://t.co/z8WNc4KRWB">pic.twitter.com/z8WNc4KRWB</a>&mdash; Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) <a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan/status/2042792507680133158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-is-ms-dhoni-fit-to-play-csk-coach-provides-update-ahead-of-dc-clash-1775880973672">IPL 2026 | Is MS Dhoni fit to play? CSK coach provides update ahead of DC clash</a>&nbsp;Having led MI to five IPL titles, Rohit stressed that those achievements were built on teamwork rather than individual ability. He also spoke about how the support from the franchise and its stakeholders played a crucial role in his growth, both as a captain and as a player.&nbsp;&nbsp;Expressing gratitude to the ownership, he added, “Yes, we won five trophies but obviously we all know that it is not possible without an effort of the entire team who’s involved in making this franchise so so special. Akash (Ambani) is not here, Bhabhi is not here, but I sincerely want to thank them as well for you know putting that support behind me because their support obviously was very much needed at that point for me to grow as a captain, grow as a player in this franchise because I wouldn’t have learned the art of being a leader if it was not for this franchise."&nbsp;He further acknowledged the many individuals who contributed to his development over the years.&nbsp;“Obviously, there’s a lot of people to thank for that. A lot of people helped me grow into that leadership role and also now as a player as well you know, there’s been immense support from everyone," he said.&nbsp;Concluding his message, Rohit extended his thanks to everyone associated with the franchise, past and present, while expressing hope for its continued success.&nbsp;“Even the guys who are not here I sincerely from the bottom of my heart would like to thank everyone for making this special journey like obviously Polly keeps saying long may that continue for this franchisee and long may that continue for all the players, staff and everybody. Let’s keep this legacy of this franchisee growing higher and higher. Thank you guys," Rohit concluded.&nbsp;With inputs from Agencies

Rohit Sharma reflects on 15 years with MI, credits teammates and staff for success and leadership growth

Marking 15 years with the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt message of appreciation for his teammates, support staff and the franchise management, crediting the team environment for shaping his journey as a leader. Reflecting on his time with the franchise, Rohit highlighted the collective effort behind both the team’s success and his personal milestones. “Thank you so much for making it so special. Thanks Polly (Kieron Pollard), Hardik (Pandya), Surya (Suryakumar Yadav), Shardul (Thakur), Mali (Malinga), coach, and also rest of you all. Thank you so much. It couldn’t have been what it is for me without the effort of all you guys. This is a very very special team, very very special franchise and very very special people involved in this team," he said in a video shared by MI on social media.

Rohit Sharma reflects on 15 years with MI, credits teammates and staff for success and leadership growth.

'Learned the art of being a leader': Rohit Sharma delivers emotional speech on 15 years with Mumbai Indians

From Abhishek Sharma to Sahil Chauhan, here's a look at the top five batters with highest strike rates in T20Is. This list also includes Kayron Stagno, Mohammad Ihsan and Faisal Khan

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Meet top 5 batters with highest strike rates in T20Is

A fresh controversy erupted in the Pakistan Super League 2026 when a match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindiz was briefly disrupted by an on-field misunderstanding involving Daryl Mitchell and spinner Usman Tariq. The situation happened during the middle phase of the chase at the National Stadium in Karachi, where Tariq’s unusual bowling action, featuring a short pause before delivery, appeared to unsettle Mitchell. The batter repeatedly stepped out of his stance, indicating he was not fully set to face the delivery. This led to a short stoppage as the umpires stepped in to calm things down and ensure play could continue smoothly.&nbsp;&nbsp;The moment quickly drew attention from commentators and fans, who began debating whether the bowler’s action was fair and legal.<h2>Watch the video below</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Daryl Mitchell twice pulls out of facing Usman Tariq 😂🤣😭 <a href="https://t.co/HlDgOWMlPs">pic.twitter.com/HlDgOWMlPs</a>&mdash; Taimoor Zaman (@taimoor_ze) <a href="https://twitter.com/taimoor_ze/status/2042642331820790070?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-is-ms-dhoni-fit-to-play-csk-coach-provides-update-ahead-of-dc-clash-1775880973672">IPL 2026 | Is MS Dhoni fit to play? CSK coach provides update ahead of DC clash</a>&nbsp;Former Pakistan captain and commentator Ramiz Raja expressed frustration on air, suggesting that the batter should have managed the situation better while also urging officials to clarify the issue.&nbsp;Despite the interruption, Quetta Gladiators remained in control of the match, as they put up a competitive 182/6, anchored by a half-century from Rilee Rossouw and useful contribution from Saud Shakeel. Their bowlers then restricted the opposition, ensuring a comfortable 61-run victory.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-rr-remain-on-top-rcb-hold-third-despite-loss-1775877785959">IPL 2026 updated points table: RR remain on top; RCB hold third despite loss</a>&nbsp;Tariq still made an impact with the ball, finishing with figures of two for 23, including the key dismissal of Mitchell, despite the controversy surrounding his action.&nbsp;&nbsp;The incident also revived discussions around past observations by Ravichandran Ashwin, who had previously noted that batters may be within their rights to step away if a bowler’s movement disrupts their timing.

A fair-play debate erupted in PSL 2026 after Daryl Mitchell refused to face Usman Tariq’s delivery. However, Tariq’s Quetta Gladiators dismantled Rawalpindiz in a dominant 61-run victory on Friday.

A fresh controversy erupted in the Pakistan Super League 2026 when a match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindiz was briefly disrupted by an on-field misunderstanding involving Daryl Mitchell and spinner Usman Tariq. The situation happened during the middle phase of the chase at the National Stadium in Karachi, where Tariq’s unusual bowling action, featuring a short pause before delivery, appeared to unsettle Mitchell. The batter repeatedly stepped out of his stance, indicating he was not fully set to face the delivery. This led to a short stoppage as the umpires stepped in to calm things down and ensure play could continue smoothly. The moment quickly drew attention from commentators and fans, who began debating whether the bowler’s action was fair and legal. Watch the video below

A fair-play debate erupted in PSL 2026 after Daryl Mitchell refused to face Usman Tariq’s delivery. However, Tariq’s Quetta Gladiators dismantled Rawalpindiz in a dominant 61-run victory on Friday.

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