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Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming provided a major update on MS Dhoni, who has been sidelined for the first three matches of the Indian Premier League 2026 due to injury. The 44-year-old is currently recovering from a calf strain and is following a structured rehabilitation routine. Speaking ahead of CSK’s Apr 11 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Fleming noted that Dhoni is putting in a strong effort to return, though he did not mention exactly when he will return.&nbsp;“Dhoni is working hard to get back,” Fleming said at the pre-match press conference.&nbsp;CSK’s campaign has got off to a poor start, as the team yet to secure a win and sitting at the bottom of the table. The absence of key players like Dhoni and Dewald Brevis has clearly affected their performance.&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;On a positive note, Brevis is expected to return to the playing XI soon, which should add depth to the batting order. The Proteas batter recently hinted at his comeback, expressing excitement about rejoining the squad.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/unknown-tales-of-ipl-2026-mother-sold-all-her-jewelry-csk-star-kartik-sharma-s-unheard-story-1775829401314">Untold tales of IPL | 'Mother sold all her jewellery': Kartik Sharma's story</a>&nbsp;There are also encouraging signs regarding Dhoni’s fitness, as he has already completed one fitness assessment and is likely to undergo another shortly. If his recovery continues as planned, he could be in contention for CSK’s Apr 14 fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp;With crucial matches ahead, CSK will be hoping for the return of Dhoni and Brevis as they look to revive their season after a disappointing start marked by three consecutive defeats.

With crucial matches ahead, CSK will be hoping for the return of Dhoni and Brevis as they look to revive their season after a disappointing start marked by three consecutive defeats.

Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming provided a major update on MS Dhoni, who has been sidelined for the first three matches of the Indian Premier League 2026 due to injury. The 44-year-old is currently recovering from a calf strain and is following a structured rehabilitation routine. Speaking ahead of CSK’s Apr 11 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Fleming noted that Dhoni is putting in a strong effort to return, though he did not mention exactly when he will return. “Dhoni is working hard to get back,” Fleming said at the pre-match press conference. CSK’s campaign has got off to a poor start, as the team yet to secure a win and sitting at the bottom of the table. The absence of key players like Dhoni and Dewald Brevis has clearly affected their performance. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: RR remain on top; RCB hold third despite loss On a positive note, Brevis is expected to return to the playing XI soon, which should add depth to the batting order. The Proteas batter recently hinted at his comeback, expressing excitement about rejoining the squad. Also Read - Untold tales of IPL | 'Mother sold all her jewellery': Kartik Sharma's story There are also encouraging signs regarding Dhoni’s fitness, as he has already completed one fitness assessment and is likely to undergo another shortly. If his recovery continues as planned, he could be in contention for CSK’s Apr 14 fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders. With crucial matches ahead, CSK will be hoping for the return of Dhoni and Brevis as they look to revive their season after a disappointing start marked by three consecutive defeats.

With crucial matches ahead, CSK will be hoping for the return of Dhoni and Brevis as they look to revive their season after a disappointing start marked by three consecutive defeats.

IPL 2026 | Is MS Dhoni fit to play? CSK coach provides update ahead of DC clash

Rajasthan Royals further strengthened their position at the top of the IPL 2026 standings with a commanding six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Friday (Apr 10). The Royals have enjoyed an outstanding run so far, winning all four of their matches to lead the table with eight points, boasting a perfect record and an impressive net run rate of +2.055. Despite the loss, RCB continue to hold third place, with two wins and one defeat from three games, giving them four points and a net run rate of +1.231.&nbsp;Punjab Kings occupy second position, having won two of their three matches, while one ended without a result. They have five points and a net run rate of +0.637.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-look-at-the-ball-not-the-bowler-sooryavanshi-on-facing-bumrah-hazlewood-1775875632826">‘Look at the ball, not the bowler’: Sooryavanshi on facing Bumrah, Hazlewood</a>&nbsp;Delhi Capitals are fourth, with two wins and one loss from three matches, earning four points and a net run rate of +0.811.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lucknow Super Giants sit fifth, sharing the same win-loss record as Delhi, but their net run rate of -0.359 places them lower.&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad are sixth with one win and two losses from three games, collecting two points and a net run rate of +0.275.&nbsp;Gujarat Titans are seventh with one win and two defeats and a net run rate of -0.270, while, Mumbai Indians are eighth with a similar record of one win and two losses, holding two points and a net run rate of -0.715.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-blitzkrieg-derails-rcb-s-unbeaten-run-as-rr-continue-to-cement-top-spot-1775844064501">IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi blitzkrieg derails RCB's unbeaten run, RR cement top spot</a>&nbsp;At the lower end, Kolkata Knight Riders are ninth, managing just one point from four matches, with three losses and one no-result, alongside a net run rate of -1.315.&nbsp;At the bottom of the table, Chennai Super Kings are yet to open their account, as they have lost all three matches so far and have a net run rate of -2.517.&nbsp;<h2>IPL 2026 points table after RR vs RCB match</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>Points</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>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>PBKS</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0.637</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>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>DC</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.811</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>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>SRH</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0.275</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>GT</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.27</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>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>KKR</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>-1.315</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>CSK</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.517</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

Rajasthan Royals further strengthened their position at the top of the IPL 2026 standings with a commanding six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Friday (Apr 10). The Royals have enjoyed an outstanding run so far, winning all four of their matches to lead the table with eight points, boasting a perfect record and an impressive net run rate of +2.055. Despite the loss, RCB continue to hold third place, with two wins and one defeat from three games, giving them four points and a net run rate of +1.231. Punjab Kings occupy second position, having won two of their three matches, while one ended without a result. They have five points and a net run rate of +0.637. Also Read - ‘Look at the ball, not the bowler’: Sooryavanshi on facing Bumrah, Hazlewood Delhi Capitals are fourth, with two wins and one loss from three matches, earning four points and a net run rate of +0.811. Lucknow Super Giants sit fifth, sharing the same win-loss record as Delhi, but their net run rate of -0.359 places them lower. Sunrisers Hyderabad are sixth with one win and two losses from three games, collecting two points and a net run rate of +0.275. Gujarat Titans are seventh with one win and two defeats and a net run rate of -0.270, while, Mumbai Indians are eighth with a similar record of one win and two losses, holding two points and a net run rate of -0.715. Also Read - IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi blitzkrieg derails RCB's unbeaten run, RR cement top spot At the lower end, Kolkata Knight Riders are ninth, managing just one point from four matches, with three losses and one no-result, alongside a net run rate of -1.315. At the bottom of the table, Chennai Super Kings are yet to open their account, as they have lost all three matches so far and have a net run rate of -2.517. IPL 2026 points table after RR vs RCB match

Here’s a look at the updated IPL 2026 points table after Riyan Parag-led Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

IPL 2026 updated points table: RR remain on top; RCB hold third despite loss

India’s young gun Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another remarkable display, smashing 78 runs off just 26 deliveries to lead Rajasthan Royals to a convincing six-wicket victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The 15-year-old’s aggressive knock, featuring seven towering sixes, made the huge 201-run target look routine, as Rajasthan sealed the win with two overs still remaining. Known for his fearless approach and exceptional bat speed, Sooryavanshi once again underlined his immense potential. After confidently taking on Jasprit Bumrah in an earlier clash against Mumbai Indians, he continued his fearless run by attacking Josh Hazlewood and finding the boundary multiple times.&nbsp;Despite facing elite bowling, the youngster remained calm and focused on his approach. He explained that his focus remains on playing each ball properly and not worrying too much about who the bowler is.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-blitzkrieg-derails-rcb-s-unbeaten-run-as-rr-continue-to-cement-top-spot-1775844064501">IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi blitzkrieg derails RCB's unbeaten run, RR cement top spot</a>&nbsp;“I try to execute what I practice and back my natural game. Yes, at the back of your mind, you know who the bowler (Bumrah or Hazlewood) is but you play the ball not the bowler," said Sooryavanshi.&nbsp;&nbsp;Off the field, Sooryavanshi remains grounded, crediting his father Sanjiv and the team’s support system for keeping him focused on long-term goals.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lpg-crisis-hits-indian-sports-sai-delhi-canteen-has-been-shut-for-15-days-1775836737587">LPG crisis hits Indian sports: SAI Delhi canteen has been shut for 15 days</a>&nbsp;“They always tell me that it is a long journey and my focus should only and only be on the game," he said, referring to the guidance from his father Sanjiv and the team support staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, he was slightly disappointed after getting out on 78, feeling he could have added more and contributed an extra 20 runs for the team.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes 78 off 26 as Rajasthan Royals chase down 201 to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in Guwahati.

India’s young gun Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another remarkable display, smashing 78 runs off just 26 deliveries to lead Rajasthan Royals to a convincing six-wicket victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. The 15-year-old’s aggressive knock, featuring seven towering sixes, made the huge 201-run target look routine, as Rajasthan sealed the win with two overs still remaining. Known for his fearless approach and exceptional bat speed, Sooryavanshi once again underlined his immense potential. After confidently taking on Jasprit Bumrah in an earlier clash against Mumbai Indians, he continued his fearless run by attacking Josh Hazlewood and finding the boundary multiple times. Despite facing elite bowling, the youngster remained calm and focused on his approach. He explained that his focus remains on playing each ball properly and not worrying too much about who the bowler is. Also Read - IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi blitzkrieg derails RCB's unbeaten run, RR cement top spot “I try to execute what I practice and back my natural game. Yes, at the back of your mind, you know who the bowler (Bumrah or Hazlewood) is but you play the ball not the bowler," said Sooryavanshi. Off the field, Sooryavanshi remains grounded, crediting his father Sanjiv and the team’s support system for keeping him focused on long-term goals. Also Read - LPG crisis hits Indian sports: SAI Delhi canteen has been shut for 15 days “They always tell me that it is a long journey and my focus should only and only be on the game," he said, referring to the guidance from his father Sanjiv and the team support staff. However, he was slightly disappointed after getting out on 78, feeling he could have added more and contributed an extra 20 runs for the team. With inputs from agencies

Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashes 78 off 26 as Rajasthan Royals chase down 201 to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in Guwahati.

‘Look at the ball, not the bowler’: Sooryavanshi on facing Bumrah, Hazlewood

From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Yashasvi Jaiswal here is a list of five Indian batters with fastest fifty in IPL. The list also features top names like KL Rahul and Yusuf Pathan while Sooryavanshi equaled his own record. 

From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Yashasvi Jaiswal here is a list of five Indian batters with fastest fifty in IPL. The list also features top names like KL Rahul and Yusuf Pathan while Sooryavanshi equaled his own record.&nbsp;

From Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 5 Indian batters with fastest fifty in IPL

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another batting masterclass in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Friday (April 10) as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets. Playing at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Sooryavanshi’s 78 off 26 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 saw RR end RCB’s unbeaten run. On the other hand, RR’s win saw them sit comfortably at the top of the standings with four wins in four matches.<h2>Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc</h2>Sooryavanshi raced to his half-century from just 15 deliveries, hammering eight fours and seven towering sixes during his 26-ball 78. He also hit a 15-ball fifty in the Royals' opener against Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;The teen prodigy found an able ally in Dhruv Jurel, helping Rajasthan make light work of Bengaluru's competitive 201/8. That score represented a huge recovery orchestrated by skipper Rajat Patidar after the defending champions slumped to 125/7 in 14 overs. After dispatching the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar for two fours in the first over of the chase, the left-handed Sooryavanshi laid into Josh Hazlewood, the Australian fast bowler making his first appearance of the season.&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;Sooryavanshi took three fours and a six off Hazlewood's second over, making sure Rajasthan did not suffer from the loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal, his opening partner, with 21 on the board. Jurel, who finished unbeaten on 81, matched Sooryavanshi stroke for stroke during a second-wicket stand of 108, which came off just 37 deliveries.&nbsp;By the time he was caught at long-on off left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya, Sooryavanshi had grabbed the Orange Cap as the season's leading run-scorer, ahead of Jaiswal.Pandya dismissed Shimron Hetmyer on the first ball and Hazlewood had Rajasthan skipper Riyan Parag caught at long-on, but Jurel and seasoned left-hander Ravindra Jadeja weathered the loss of three wickets for five runs in 10 deliveries with a measured fifth-wicket stand of 68.&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 RCB innings?</h2>Earlier, when play began 70 minutes late due to persistent showers, Bengaluru were rocked by the first-ball dismissal of Phil Salt, caught behind off a snorter from England teammate Jofra Archer. Virat Kohli played several handsome strokes while making 32 off 16 until he was bowled by a googly from Ravi Bishnoi.&nbsp;Bishnoi, Archer and Brijesh Sharma took two wickets apiece to peg Bengaluru back when Patidar stepped up. The skipper was 27 off 26 deliveries when Romario Shepherd was the seventh batter dismissed. In the company of impact substitute Venkatesh Iyer, Patidar put on an exhibition of stroke-making, dominating the eighth-wicket stand of 41 before falling for 63 off 40 deliveries.

Playing at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 78 off 26 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 saw Rajasthan Royals end Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) unbeaten run in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026).  

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced another batting masterclass in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Friday (April 10) as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six wickets. Playing at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Sooryavanshi’s 78 off 26 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 saw RR end RCB’s unbeaten run. On the other hand, RR’s win saw them sit comfortably at the top of the standings with four wins in four matches. Sooryavanshi wreaks havoc Sooryavanshi raced to his half-century from just 15 deliveries, hammering eight fours and seven towering sixes during his 26-ball 78. He also hit a 15-ball fifty in the Royals' opener against Chennai Super Kings. The teen prodigy found an able ally in Dhruv Jurel, helping Rajasthan make light work of Bengaluru's competitive 201/8. That score represented a huge recovery orchestrated by skipper Rajat Patidar after the defending champions slumped to 125/7 in 14 overs. After dispatching the experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar for two fours in the first over of the chase, the left-handed Sooryavanshi laid into Josh Hazlewood, the Australian fast bowler making his first appearance of the season. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Sooryavanshi took three fours and a six off Hazlewood's second over, making sure Rajasthan did not suffer from the loss of Yashasvi Jaiswal, his opening partner, with 21 on the board. Jurel, who finished unbeaten on 81, matched Sooryavanshi stroke for stroke during a second-wicket stand of 108, which came off just 37 deliveries. By the time he was caught at long-on off left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya, Sooryavanshi had grabbed the Orange Cap as the season's leading run-scorer, ahead of Jaiswal. Pandya dismissed Shimron Hetmyer on the first ball and Hazlewood had Rajasthan skipper Riyan Parag caught at long-on, but Jurel and seasoned left-hander Ravindra Jadeja weathered the loss of three wickets for five runs in 10 deliveries with a measured fifth-wicket stand of 68. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What happened in RCB innings? Earlier, when play began 70 minutes late due to persistent showers, Bengaluru were rocked by the first-ball dismissal of Phil Salt, caught behind off a snorter from England teammate Jofra Archer. Virat Kohli played several handsome strokes while making 32 off 16 until he was bowled by a googly from Ravi Bishnoi. Bishnoi, Archer and Brijesh Sharma took two wickets apiece to peg Bengaluru back when Patidar stepped up. The skipper was 27 off 26 deliveries when Romario Shepherd was the seventh batter dismissed. In the company of impact substitute Venkatesh Iyer, Patidar put on an exhibition of stroke-making, dominating the eighth-wicket stand of 41 before falling for 63 off 40 deliveries.

Playing at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 78 off 26 and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 81 saw Rajasthan Royals end Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) unbeaten run in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). &nbsp;

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi blitzkrieg derails RCB's unbeaten run as RR continue to cement top spot

From Rajat Patidar to Tilak Varma here is a list of five Indian batters with fewest innings to 3000 T20 runs. The elite list also features the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as Patidar reached the total in RR vs RCB in IPL 2026 match.

From Rajat Patidar to Tilak Varma here is a list of five Indian batters with fewest innings to 3000 T20 runs. The elite list also features the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as Patidar reached the total in RR vs RCB in IPL 2026 match.

From Rajat Patidar to Tilak Varma, 5 Indian batters with fewest innings to 3000 T20 runs

Meenakshi Goyat added the third silver medal to India’s tally in the women’s 53kg category, while three of the five men’s Freestyle wrestlers in action on Friday sealed their spots in the gold medal bout of their respective weight category in the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Monika (women’s 65kg) and Harshita (women’s 72kg) then signed off with bronze medals to take India’s overall medals tally into double figures – three silver and seven bronze.&nbsp;India’s sole gold medal hope on Friday rested on Meenakshi, who had fought back from the brink in the semi-finals to reach this far. However, the 25-year-old was not at her best on Friday and went down 10-0 against China’s Jin Zhang.&nbsp;While Meenakshi’s loss came as a heartbreak for the Indian contingent, Monika and Harshita lifted their spirits with clinical performances to clinch the bronze medals.Monika defeated Hanbit Lee of South Korea 9-0 to win the bronze in the women’s 65kg category, while Harshita got the better of Sevinchoy Polvonova 5-0 in the women’s 72kg bronze medal bout.&nbsp;Earlier, India’s men’s freestyle wrestlers showcased their growing stature on the continental stage as U-23 world champion Sujeet (65kg), Abhimanyou (70kg) and Sandeep Mann (79kg) sealed their final berth.&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;In the 65kg freestyle semi-final, Sujeet defeated Abdulmazhid Kudiev of Tajikistan 7-2. The 23-year-old, winner of two Ranking Series earlier this year, had beaten Kyrgyzstan’s Rustamzhan Kakharov by technical superiority in the quarterfinals. He will now face Umidjon Jalolov of Uzbekistan in a rematch of the U23 world championships final that the Indian had won comfortably.&nbsp;Abhimanyou then surprised defending champion Ernazar Akmataliev of Kyrgyzstan 6-3 in a late twist to reach the men’s 70kg freestyle final, where he will face Tumur Ochir of Mongolia.&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;Sandeep Mann will be the third Indian wrestler in the final on Saturday after the 26-year-old displayed total dominance to beat Somonjon Ikromov of Tajikistan 10-0 in the 79kg freestyle semi-final. He will now face Japan’s Keyvan Gharehdaghi in the gold medal bout.Among the other two men wrestlers in contention on Friday, Vicky will contest for the bronze medal in the 97kg category after he lost his semi-final bout against Amirali Azarpira of Iran 0-2.&nbsp;In the men’s 57kg freestyle, Ankush will challenge Fuga Sasaki of Japan for the bronze medal after Milad Validazeh, against whom he lost the quarter-finals, reached the final.

India’s sole gold medal hope on Friday rested on Meenakshi, who had fought back from the brink in the semi-finals to reach this far. However, the 25-year-old was not at her best on Friday and went down 10-0 against China’s Jin Zhang.

Meenakshi Goyat added the third silver medal to India’s tally in the women’s 53kg category, while three of the five men’s Freestyle wrestlers in action on Friday sealed their spots in the gold medal bout of their respective weight category in the 2026 Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Monika (women’s 65kg) and Harshita (women’s 72kg) then signed off with bronze medals to take India’s overall medals tally into double figures – three silver and seven bronze. India’s sole gold medal hope on Friday rested on Meenakshi, who had fought back from the brink in the semi-finals to reach this far. However, the 25-year-old was not at her best on Friday and went down 10-0 against China’s Jin Zhang. While Meenakshi’s loss came as a heartbreak for the Indian contingent, Monika and Harshita lifted their spirits with clinical performances to clinch the bronze medals. Monika defeated Hanbit Lee of South Korea 9-0 to win the bronze in the women’s 65kg category, while Harshita got the better of Sevinchoy Polvonova 5-0 in the women’s 72kg bronze medal bout. Earlier, India’s men’s freestyle wrestlers showcased their growing stature on the continental stage as U-23 world champion Sujeet (65kg), Abhimanyou (70kg) and Sandeep Mann (79kg) sealed their final berth. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions In the 65kg freestyle semi-final, Sujeet defeated Abdulmazhid Kudiev of Tajikistan 7-2. The 23-year-old, winner of two Ranking Series earlier this year, had beaten Kyrgyzstan’s Rustamzhan Kakharov by technical superiority in the quarterfinals. He will now face Umidjon Jalolov of Uzbekistan in a rematch of the U23 world championships final that the Indian had won comfortably. Abhimanyou then surprised defending champion Ernazar Akmataliev of Kyrgyzstan 6-3 in a late twist to reach the men’s 70kg freestyle final, where he will face Tumur Ochir of Mongolia. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Sandeep Mann will be the third Indian wrestler in the final on Saturday after the 26-year-old displayed total dominance to beat Somonjon Ikromov of Tajikistan 10-0 in the 79kg freestyle semi-final. He will now face Japan’s Keyvan Gharehdaghi in the gold medal bout. Among the other two men wrestlers in contention on Friday, Vicky will contest for the bronze medal in the 97kg category after he lost his semi-final bout against Amirali Azarpira of Iran 0-2. In the men’s 57kg freestyle, Ankush will challenge Fuga Sasaki of Japan for the bronze medal after Milad Validazeh, against whom he lost the quarter-finals, reached the final.

India’s sole gold medal hope on Friday rested on Meenakshi, who had fought back from the brink in the semi-finals to reach this far. However, the 25-year-old was not at her best on Friday and went down 10-0 against China’s Jin Zhang.

Asian Wrestling Championships: Meenakshi Goyat bags silver; Sujeet, Abhimanyou & Sandeep to fight for gold

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to ripple into Indian sports infrastructure, with a shortage of LPG forcing the closure of the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) head office canteen in Delhi for the past fortnight. The canteen, which caters exclusively to SAI staff, has been unable to operate fully due to the lack of cooking gas. As a result, it is currently limited to serving only tea and coffee using an induction cooktop.<h2>SAI canteen goes shut</h2>"The SAI head office canteen served 150 staff with breakfast and evening snacks daily," a source told WION. "The staff at the head office have to go out for food for the last 15 days after the canteen was closed due to LPG shortage."&nbsp;Despite the disruption, athletes training at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium have not been affected. The facility that serves them continues to function without interruption."The canteen, which caters only to the athletes in the camp at the JLN stadium, remains fully functional," the source added.&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;The disruption comes in the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly after Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz following coordinated military action by the United States and Israel. This has impacted India’s LPG supply chain.&nbsp;While the Union Government continues to assert that there is no LPG shortage, multiple reports from the ground suggest otherwise, including migrant workers returning to their villages amid fuel constraints.&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 is the current situation?</h2>Arvinder Singh Sahney, Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Limited on Friday said that oil marketing companies (OMCs) are supplying around 80,000 metric tonnes of LPG daily across the country, while ensuring delivery of nearly 50 lakh cylinders to domestic consumers every day.&nbsp;In an interaction with ANI, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited Chairman said that domestic LPG consumers are being fully prioritised amid the ongoing geopolitical situation, with no major disruptions reported.

West Asia tensions trigger LPG shortage, forcing SAI Delhi canteen shut for 15 days; staff struggle, while athletes remain unaffected.

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to ripple into Indian sports infrastructure, with a shortage of LPG forcing the closure of the Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) head office canteen in Delhi for the past fortnight. The canteen, which caters exclusively to SAI staff, has been unable to operate fully due to the lack of cooking gas. As a result, it is currently limited to serving only tea and coffee using an induction cooktop. SAI canteen goes shut "The SAI head office canteen served 150 staff with breakfast and evening snacks daily," a source told WION. "The staff at the head office have to go out for food for the last 15 days after the canteen was closed due to LPG shortage." Despite the disruption, athletes training at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium have not been affected. The facility that serves them continues to function without interruption. "The canteen, which caters only to the athletes in the camp at the JLN stadium, remains fully functional," the source added. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL The disruption comes in the wake of escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly after Iran shut down the Strait of Hormuz following coordinated military action by the United States and Israel. This has impacted India’s LPG supply chain. While the Union Government continues to assert that there is no LPG shortage, multiple reports from the ground suggest otherwise, including migrant workers returning to their villages amid fuel constraints. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions What is the current situation? Arvinder Singh Sahney, Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation Limited on Friday said that oil marketing companies (OMCs) are supplying around 80,000 metric tonnes of LPG daily across the country, while ensuring delivery of nearly 50 lakh cylinders to domestic consumers every day. In an interaction with ANI, the Indian Oil Corporation Limited Chairman said that domestic LPG consumers are being fully prioritised amid the ongoing geopolitical situation, with no major disruptions reported.

West Asia tensions trigger LPG shortage, forcing SAI Delhi canteen shut for 15 days; staff struggle, while athletes remain unaffected.

LPG crisis hits Indian sports: SAI Delhi canteen has been shut for 15 days

On Thursday (April 9), the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) witnessed a new star as Mukul Choudhary won an epic match for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a last-ball thriller. In a new chapter in the IPL, a star was born as the league continues to produce some of the best players. Like Mukul, another name that has caught the eye is Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Kartik Sharma, who has been making headlines despite a poor start for the franchise.<h2>Kartik Sharma’s untold story</h2>While Thursday night belonged to another Rajasthan-born player, it is Kartik who is also amongst the news since he was picked by CSK in the auctions. He opened up on his journey and spoke on how it was while rising through the ranks, making it all the way to the IPL stage. His father and mother also opened up on the journey while speaking to the JioStar show, ‘Dream On’.&nbsp;Question: Where did you grow up in Rajasthan and how was cricket in your life during childhood?I grew up in Bharatpur in Rajasthan. It was like this: there was a house, and the house had a veranda-type space. There was a plastic bat and a plastic ball there. So Papa had brought them for me. I held the bat. So Papa bowled the ball and I hit it. Then the picture of God broke. So from that day, it started feeling like Then Papa started making me play by myself.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Question: Who were your cricketing idols in childhood, and why?There was no idol as such; I just grew up watching Deepak Bhaiya. I was watching while growing up about what Deepak Bhaiya does and what he doesn't. How much hard work is required to reach that level. So, I have been seeing this since childhood. I still watch him. So it is as if one has to reach that level, then this much has to be done. This much hard work will have to be done. It was like this in me. Now I have to play and show them.&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>Questions to Deepak’s father Manoj</h2>Question: What sacrifices did the family make for his cricket?“In the family, they have definitely done so, along with that, I have ruined everything of mine, and finished it. Because I had shops. There were six shops, out of which four have been sold. I had plots in Banera village. Those got sold, I had a farm too, I sold that too to build this child. And there is a bit of debt, too,” he added.&nbsp;Question: Apart from you, like a mother's sacrifice so what do you think, what sacrifices must have happened from a mother's side in this?From the mother's side, whatever the mother had, she had her jewelry; she sold all her jewelry. And she used to ask for money from her family members too for his equipment. Sometimes there is a need for something, sometimes a need for a bat, sometimes a need for balls, so she also used to help in this way.

While Thursday night belonged to another Rajasthan-born player, it is Kartik who is also amongst the news since he was picked by CSK in the auctions. He opened up on his journey and spoke on how it was while rising through the ranks, making it all the way to the IPL stage. 

On Thursday (April 9), the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) witnessed a new star as Mukul Choudhary won an epic match for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a last-ball thriller. In a new chapter in the IPL, a star was born as the league continues to produce some of the best players. Like Mukul, another name that has caught the eye is Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Kartik Sharma, who has been making headlines despite a poor start for the franchise. Kartik Sharma’s untold story While Thursday night belonged to another Rajasthan-born player, it is Kartik who is also amongst the news since he was picked by CSK in the auctions. He opened up on his journey and spoke on how it was while rising through the ranks, making it all the way to the IPL stage. His father and mother also opened up on the journey while speaking to the JioStar show, ‘Dream On’. Question: Where did you grow up in Rajasthan and how was cricket in your life during childhood? I grew up in Bharatpur in Rajasthan. It was like this: there was a house, and the house had a veranda-type space. There was a plastic bat and a plastic ball there. So Papa had brought them for me. I held the bat. So Papa bowled the ball and I hit it. Then the picture of God broke. So from that day, it started feeling like Then Papa started making me play by myself. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Question: Who were your cricketing idols in childhood, and why? There was no idol as such; I just grew up watching Deepak Bhaiya. I was watching while growing up about what Deepak Bhaiya does and what he doesn't. How much hard work is required to reach that level. So, I have been seeing this since childhood. I still watch him. So it is as if one has to reach that level, then this much has to be done. This much hard work will have to be done. It was like this in me. Now I have to play and show them. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Questions to Deepak’s father Manoj Question: What sacrifices did the family make for his cricket? “In the family, they have definitely done so, along with that, I have ruined everything of mine, and finished it. Because I had shops. There were six shops, out of which four have been sold. I had plots in Banera village. Those got sold, I had a farm too, I sold that too to build this child. And there is a bit of debt, too,” he added. Question: Apart from you, like a mother's sacrifice so what do you think, what sacrifices must have happened from a mother's side in this? From the mother's side, whatever the mother had, she had her jewelry; she sold all her jewelry. And she used to ask for money from her family members too for his equipment. Sometimes there is a need for something, sometimes a need for a bat, sometimes a need for balls, so she also used to help in this way.

While Thursday night belonged to another Rajasthan-born player, it is Kartik who is also amongst the news since he was picked by CSK in the auctions. He opened up on his journey and spoke on how it was while rising through the ranks, making it all the way to the IPL stage.&nbsp;

Untold tales of IPL 2026 | 'Mother sold all her jewellery'': CSK star Kartik Sharma's heart-wrenching story

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a major boost after signing South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. The Sri Lankan mystery spinner, who was bought for INR 2 crore, sustained a hamstring injury during his team’s opening match in the T20 World Cup 2026 and has been declared unfit to bowl. Now, in his place, LSG roped in Linde, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner, who brings international experience with appearances in three Tests, four ODIs and 37 T20Is for South Africa.&nbsp;In T20Is, he has scored 403 runs and claimed 35 wickets, while his overall T20 career spans 250 matches, adding valuable depth to the squad. This will be Linde’s first stint in the IPL and he joins LSG at his base price of INR 1 crore.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/badminton-asia-championships-india-s-ayush-shetty-topples-world-no-4-jonatan-christie-to-reach-semis-1775822422447">Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis</a>&nbsp;Additionally, Sri Lanka Cricket requires IPL-bound players to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after passing a fitness test and reports suggest Hasaranga did not apply for one.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/babar-azam-breaks-chris-gayle-s-record-becomes-fastest-to-12-000-t20-runs-1775812302079">Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle’s record, becomes fastest to 12,000 T20 runs</a>&nbsp;On the field, LSG have recovered well after losing their opening match to Delhi Capitals, as they bounced back with consecutive wins, first defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets and then clinching a thrilling last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now, with two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

With two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a major boost after signing South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury. The Sri Lankan mystery spinner, who was bought for INR 2 crore, sustained a hamstring injury during his team’s opening match in the T20 World Cup 2026 and has been declared unfit to bowl. Now, in his place, LSG roped in Linde, a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner, who brings international experience with appearances in three Tests, four ODIs and 37 T20Is for South Africa. In T20Is, he has scored 403 runs and claimed 35 wickets, while his overall T20 career spans 250 matches, adding valuable depth to the squad. This will be Linde’s first stint in the IPL and he joins LSG at his base price of INR 1 crore. Also Read - Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis Additionally, Sri Lanka Cricket requires IPL-bound players to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) after passing a fitness test and reports suggest Hasaranga did not apply for one. Also Read - Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle’s record, becomes fastest to 12,000 T20 runs On the field, LSG have recovered well after losing their opening match to Delhi Capitals, as they bounced back with consecutive wins, first defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets and then clinching a thrilling last-ball victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. Now, with two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

With two wins from three matches, LSG now sit fifth on the points table and will next take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday (Apr 10) at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

IPL 2026: Major boost for LSG as star all-rounder set to join team as Hasaranga replacement

India’s rising star Ayush Shetty assured India of a medal at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, with a 23-21, 21-17 win over World No. 4 and Olympian Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in the men’s singles quarterfinals on Friday (April 10). The 21-year-old, who had won the BWF World Junior Championships bronze medal in 2023, displayed remarkable composure under pressure as he saved two game points in the opening game, missed one himself before pocketing the game 23-21.<h2>Ayush continues stellar run</h2>The second game saw both players level scores multiple times before Shetty nosed ahead at 10-9. From there, the Indian maintained his lead and closed out the match 21-17 in 54 minutes and set up a semi-final clash against world no. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn.&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;Ayush hasn’t dropped a game in the tournament so far and has been enjoying a stellar run. Earlier in the tournament, Shetty knocked out China's Li Shi Feng, World no. 7, in straight sets, before repeating the trick against Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen in the pre-quarters.&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;Shetty will next face the winner of the clash between World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn and China’s Weng Hong Yang, runner-up at the China Masters 2025. If he continues the impressive run, he could become youngest Indian to win the tournament.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Thursday, 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, who had won the BWF World Junior Championships bronze medal in 2023, displayed remarkable composure under pressure as he saved two game points in the opening game, missed one himself before pocketing the game 23-21.

India’s rising star Ayush Shetty assured India of a medal at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, with a 23-21, 21-17 win over World No. 4 and Olympian Jonatan Christie of Indonesia in the men’s singles quarterfinals on Friday (April 10). The 21-year-old, who had won the BWF World Junior Championships bronze medal in 2023, displayed remarkable composure under pressure as he saved two game points in the opening game, missed one himself before pocketing the game 23-21. Ayush continues stellar run The second game saw both players level scores multiple times before Shetty nosed ahead at 10-9. From there, the Indian maintained his lead and closed out the match 21-17 in 54 minutes and set up a semi-final clash against world no. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Ayush hasn’t dropped a game in the tournament so far and has been enjoying a stellar run. Earlier in the tournament, Shetty knocked out China's Li Shi Feng, World no. 7, in straight sets, before repeating the trick against Chinese Taipei's Chi Yu Jen in the pre-quarters. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Shetty will next face the winner of the clash between World No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn and China’s Weng Hong Yang, runner-up at the China Masters 2025. If he continues the impressive run, he could become youngest Indian to win the tournament. On Thursday, 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, who had won the BWF World Junior Championships bronze medal in 2023, displayed remarkable composure under pressure as he saved two game points in the opening game, missed one himself before pocketing the game 23-21.

Badminton Asia Championships: India's Ayush Shetty topples World No.4 Jonatan Christie to reach semis

Rohit Sharma and his love for the Mumbai Indians have become one of the stories in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he continues to carry the flag for the five-time winners. On Friday (April 10), Rohit marks a significant milestone as he completes 15 years with the franchise. It was on this day in 2011 that the legendary IPL player made his debut for the Mumbai Indians and has since rewritten record books.

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<h2>Rohit celebrates 15 years at Mumbai Indians</h2>So far, Rohit has played in 230 IPL matches for the franchise, scoring 5994 runs while scoring two centuries. However, his most significant contribution lies with the captaincy as he helped Mumbai win five titles – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. He was also part of the Mumbai side that won the 2011 and 2013 Champions League.&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;Still an India international in ODIs, Rohit could have a huge role to play for India if they are to win the 2027 ODI World Cup. He retired from the T20Is and Tests in 2024 and 2025, respectively, but his hunger for success still remains. In his last tournament as India captain, he helped the Men in Blue clinch the Champions Trophy.&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;If Rohit does succeed in winning the IPL this season, he will become the most successful player in the history of the completion while the same will be said for the Mumbai Indians. Rohit, with six titles (five with MI, one with DC), is the joint most successful player alongside Ambati Rayudu. Alongside MS Dhoni, he is also the joint-most successful captain with five titles.

So far, Rohit Sharma has played in 230 IPL matches for the franchise, scoring 5994 runs while scoring two centuries. However, his most significant contribution lies with the captaincy as he helped Mumbai win five titles – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

Rohit Sharma and his love for the Mumbai Indians have become one of the stories in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he continues to carry the flag for the five-time winners. On Friday (April 10), Rohit marks a significant milestone as he completes 15 years with the franchise. It was on this day in 2011 that the legendary IPL player made his debut for the Mumbai Indians and has since rewritten record books.

So far, Rohit Sharma has played in 230 IPL matches for the franchise, scoring 5994 runs while scoring two centuries. However, his most significant contribution lies with the captaincy as he helped Mumbai win five titles – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma completes 15 years at Mumbai Indians as franchise pays special tribute

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam etched his name into the record books on Thursday (Apr 9) by becoming the quickest player to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. He achieved the milestone in his 338th innings during his 351st T20 appearance in Karachi, surpassing the previous record held by Chris Gayle. The former West Indies opener, who remains the all-time leading run-scorer in T20s, had taken 343 innings to reach the same landmark, while India’s Virat Kohli sits third on the list, having done so in 360 innings.<h2>Fastest to 12,000 T20 runs (by innings)</h2><ul><li>Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 338 innings</li><li>Chris Gayle (West Indies) - &nbsp;343 innings</li><li>Virat Kohli (India) - 360 innings</li></ul>Also Reads - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ayush-badoni-joins-kl-rahul-nicholas-pooran-in-elite-list-becomes-third-lsg-player-to-achieve-this-milestone-1775806736648">Badoni enters elite LSG list with Rahul, Pooran; third to reach this milestone</a>&nbsp;In the Pakistan Super League 2026 clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, Babar needed just 13 runs to hit the milestone and he got there comfortably in the fourth over of the innings.

He is now only the second Pakistani batter to cross 12,000 T20 runs, with Shoaib Malik still leading the charts with 13,571 runs from 557 matches between 2005 and 2025.&nbsp;In the same match, Babar delivered a captain’s knock, remaining unbeaten on 87 off 51 balls, striking 10 fours and two sixes. He built a crucial 191-run partnership for the second wicket with Kusal Mendis, powering Zalmi to a huge total of 246/3.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-was-finn-allen-not-out-kkr-react-to-controversial-catch-by-lsg-s-rathi-1775806659107">IPL 2026 | Was Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Mendis was also the standout performer, smashing 109 off 52 balls with 14 fours and four sixes. After his dismissal, Abdul Samad provided a late surge, scoring an unbeaten 40 from just 12 deliveries and adding 49 runs alongside Babar.&nbsp;Chasing a massive total of 247, Karachi Kings were bundled out for just 87, courtesy of some brilliant bowling from Iftikhar Ahmed, Shoriful Islam and Sufiyan Muqeem, with each bowler scalping three wickets each.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Babar Azam is now only the second Pakistani batter to cross 12,000 T20 runs, with Shoaib Malik still leading the charts with 13,571 runs from 557 matches between 2005 and 2025.

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam etched his name into the record books on Thursday (Apr 9) by becoming the quickest player to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket. He achieved the milestone in his 338th innings during his 351st T20 appearance in Karachi, surpassing the previous record held by Chris Gayle. The former West Indies opener, who remains the all-time leading run-scorer in T20s, had taken 343 innings to reach the same landmark, while India’s Virat Kohli sits third on the list, having done so in 360 innings. Fastest to 12,000 T20 runs (by innings) Babar Azam (Pakistan) - 338 innings Chris Gayle (West Indies) - 343 innings Virat Kohli (India) - 360 innings Also Reads - Badoni enters elite LSG list with Rahul, Pooran; third to reach this milestone In the Pakistan Super League 2026 clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings, Babar needed just 13 runs to hit the milestone and he got there comfortably in the fourth over of the innings.

Babar Azam is now only the second Pakistani batter to cross 12,000 T20 runs, with Shoaib Malik still leading the charts with 13,571 runs from 557 matches between 2005 and 2025.

Babar Azam breaks Chris Gayle’s record, becomes fastest to 12,000 T20 runs

India capped off a memorable campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with Vishvanath Suresh clinching gold in the men’s 50kg category, defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a dominant 5:0 margin in the final. Sachin (60kg) added to the tally with a hard-fought silver medal, rounding off a strong showing for the men’s contingent. India finished second on the table with 5 golds, one fewer than Kazakhstan, but claimed the most medals overall, 16. The performance was headlined by a historic outing from the Indian women’s team, who topped the medal charts with 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, marking one of their finest showings at the continental level.&nbsp;Vishvanath’s gold marks a significant milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks. Having emerged through the national circuit with consistent performances, he has quickly established himself on the international stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;His campaign in Ulaanbaatar was particularly impressive, highlighted by his victory over a world number one en route to the final, underlining his temperament and ability to deliver against top opposition.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-was-finn-allen-not-out-kkr-react-to-controversial-catch-by-lsg-s-rathi-1775806659107">IPL 2026 | Was Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi</a>&nbsp;Speaking on the team’s performance, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said, “This has been a remarkable campaign for Indian boxing and for our women who have topped the medal charts with four gold medals. Our men's team was impressive again, especially young Vishva with his gold, whose performance shows the strength of our pipeline. What stands out is the depth of talent coming through, despite changes from the previous World Championships, this team has shown tremendous character and promise while claiming titles against some of the continent's toughest fighers. We are seeing a new wave of upcoming talent and multiple medal contenders stepping up on the big stage, which bodes extremely well for the future of Indian boxing.”&nbsp;Among the standout performers in women's team, Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Priya (60kg), and Arundhati (70kg) delivered gold medal-winning performances, showcasing dominance across categories.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ayush-badoni-joins-kl-rahul-nicholas-pooran-in-elite-list-becomes-third-lsg-player-to-achieve-this-milestone-1775806736648">Badoni enters elite LSG list with Rahul, Pooran; third to reach this milestone</a>&nbsp;The team also saw strong contributions from Jaismine (57kg) and Alfiyan Pathan (80+kg), who secured silver medals, alongside four bronze medallists, underlining India’s consistency across the draw.&nbsp;The results reflect the growing strength of India’s boxing programme, with a steady pipeline of emerging athletes making their mark at the highest level.&nbsp;&nbsp;With a crucial phase of international competitions ahead, including key continental and global qualifiers, this performance reinforces India’s position as a strong force in Asian boxing while highlighting the readiness of its next generation to step up on the big stage.

Vishvanath’s gold marks a significant milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks. Having emerged through the national circuit with consistent performances, he has quickly established himself on the international stage. 

India capped off a memorable campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with Vishvanath Suresh clinching gold in the men’s 50kg category, defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a dominant 5:0 margin in the final. Sachin (60kg) added to the tally with a hard-fought silver medal, rounding off a strong showing for the men’s contingent. India finished second on the table with 5 golds, one fewer than Kazakhstan, but claimed the most medals overall, 16. The performance was headlined by a historic outing from the Indian women’s team, who topped the medal charts with 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, marking one of their finest showings at the continental level. Vishvanath’s gold marks a significant milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks. Having emerged through the national circuit with consistent performances, he has quickly established himself on the international stage. His campaign in Ulaanbaatar was particularly impressive, highlighted by his victory over a world number one en route to the final, underlining his temperament and ability to deliver against top opposition. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Was Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi Speaking on the team’s performance, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said, “This has been a remarkable campaign for Indian boxing and for our women who have topped the medal charts with four gold medals. Our men's team was impressive again, especially young Vishva with his gold, whose performance shows the strength of our pipeline. What stands out is the depth of talent coming through, despite changes from the previous World Championships, this team has shown tremendous character and promise while claiming titles against some of the continent's toughest fighers. We are seeing a new wave of upcoming talent and multiple medal contenders stepping up on the big stage, which bodes extremely well for the future of Indian boxing.” Among the standout performers in women's team, Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Priya (60kg), and Arundhati (70kg) delivered gold medal-winning performances, showcasing dominance across categories. Also Read - Badoni enters elite LSG list with Rahul, Pooran; third to reach this milestone The team also saw strong contributions from Jaismine (57kg) and Alfiyan Pathan (80+kg), who secured silver medals, alongside four bronze medallists, underlining India’s consistency across the draw. The results reflect the growing strength of India’s boxing programme, with a steady pipeline of emerging athletes making their mark at the highest level. With a crucial phase of international competitions ahead, including key continental and global qualifiers, this performance reinforces India’s position as a strong force in Asian boxing while highlighting the readiness of its next generation to step up on the big stage.

Vishvanath’s gold marks a significant milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks. Having emerged through the national circuit with consistent performances, he has quickly established himself on the international stage.&nbsp;

Asian Boxing Championships 2026: Vishvanath completes India's five-gold campaign

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe on Thursday dismissed corruption allegations made by the Senegalese government, following the governing body’s surprising decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and hand it to Morocco.&nbsp;&nbsp;"If anybody wants to initiate legal action alleging that there is corruption in CAF I don't only welcome that, I encourage them," said Patrice Motsepe, speaking in Morocco.&nbsp;“There's nothing to hide. We respect enormously the judicial and legal sovereignty of every single one of our 54 nations on the African continent.”&nbsp;"I'm confident that whatever the decision of CAS will say, we will respect it and we will implement it," he added, referring to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.&nbsp;Also Read &nbsp;- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-sunil-narine-scripts-history-becomes-first-overseas-player-to-achieve-this-record-1775802786621">IPL 2026: Sunil Narine scripts history, becomes first overseas player to achieve THIS record</a>&nbsp;Motsepe's visit comes at a particularly tense time for CAF following its surprise decision to overturn Senegal's 1-0 win over hosts Morocco in the Cup of Nations final on January 18. CAF cited regulations about leaving the field as it recorded a 3-0 victory in Morocco's favour on March 17.&nbsp;During the match in Rabat, Senegal’s players, along with head coach Pape Thiaw and his staff, walked off the field after Morocco were given a penalty in added time. The spot-kick was later missed by forward Brahim Diaz.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bat-speed-develops-lsg-s-inr-2-6-crore-buy-mukul-choudhary-reveals-how-he-scored-54-not-out-off-27-vs-kkr-1775800332834">IPL | LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul reveals how he hit 54 not out off 27 vs KKR</a>&nbsp;The Senegalese Football Federation has challenged CAF’s decision by taking the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).&nbsp;The decision has sparked a strong response by Senegal, whose government has called for an international investigation into suspected corruption within the organisation.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Senegal’s government accused African football’s governing body of corruption after the AFCON title was awarded to Morocco.

The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe on Thursday dismissed corruption allegations made by the Senegalese government, following the governing body’s surprising decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and hand it to Morocco. "If anybody wants to initiate legal action alleging that there is corruption in CAF I don't only welcome that, I encourage them," said Patrice Motsepe, speaking in Morocco. “There's nothing to hide. We respect enormously the judicial and legal sovereignty of every single one of our 54 nations on the African continent.” "I'm confident that whatever the decision of CAS will say, we will respect it and we will implement it," he added, referring to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Also Read - IPL 2026: Sunil Narine scripts history, becomes first overseas player to achieve THIS record Motsepe's visit comes at a particularly tense time for CAF following its surprise decision to overturn Senegal's 1-0 win over hosts Morocco in the Cup of Nations final on January 18. CAF cited regulations about leaving the field as it recorded a 3-0 victory in Morocco's favour on March 17. During the match in Rabat, Senegal’s players, along with head coach Pape Thiaw and his staff, walked off the field after Morocco were given a penalty in added time. The spot-kick was later missed by forward Brahim Diaz. Also Read - IPL | LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul reveals how he hit 54 not out off 27 vs KKR The Senegalese Football Federation has challenged CAF’s decision by taking the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The decision has sparked a strong response by Senegal, whose government has called for an international investigation into suspected corruption within the organisation. With inputs from agencies

Senegal’s government accused African football’s governing body of corruption after the AFCON title was awarded to Morocco.

CAF chief Patrice Motsepe dismisses corruption claims by Senegal in AFCON trophy case

Middle-order batter Ayush Badoni etched his name into the record books for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by becoming only the third batter to score 1,000 runs for the franchise in the Indian Premier League. He reached the milestone in the 12th over while chasing a target of 182 during LSG’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday (Apr 9) at Eden Gardens. In doing so, Badoni also became only the second Indian batter after KL Rahul to score 1,000 IPL runs for LSG. He now has 1,029 runs from 59 matches at an average of 26.38.&nbsp;&nbsp;Previously, Nicholas Pooran had joined Rahul in this elite group last year and Badoni has now added his name to the list. He also contributed significantly in the match, scoring a brisk 54 off 34 balls, which included seven boundaries and two sixes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bat-speed-develops-lsg-s-inr-2-6-crore-buy-mukul-choudhary-reveals-how-he-scored-54-not-out-off-27-vs-kkr-1775800332834">IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR</a>&nbsp;Coming to the match, LSG pulled off a spectacular victory at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, defeating three-time IPL champions KKR by three wickets in a final-ball thriller. Chasing a target of 182, LSG got off to a decent start through openers Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22), but Vaibhav Arora changed the momentum in the fourth over by dismissing both openers.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-was-finn-allen-not-out-kkr-react-to-controversial-catch-by-lsg-s-rathi-1775806659107">IPL 2026 | Was Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi</a>&nbsp;Ayush Badoni then steadied the innings with a well-made 54 off 34 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the chase took a tense turn as LSG slipped from 125/6 to 128/7.&nbsp;The momentum shifted again when Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing seven sixes at a strike rate of 200, guiding his team to victory on the final ball.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Ayush Badoni also became only the second Indian batter after KL Rahul to score 1,000 IPL runs for LSG. He now has 1,029 runs from 59 matches at an average of 26.38. 

Middle-order batter Ayush Badoni etched his name into the record books for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by becoming only the third batter to score 1,000 runs for the franchise in the Indian Premier League. He reached the milestone in the 12th over while chasing a target of 182 during LSG’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday (Apr 9) at Eden Gardens. In doing so, Badoni also became only the second Indian batter after KL Rahul to score 1,000 IPL runs for LSG. He now has 1,029 runs from 59 matches at an average of 26.38. Previously, Nicholas Pooran had joined Rahul in this elite group last year and Badoni has now added his name to the list. He also contributed significantly in the match, scoring a brisk 54 off 34 balls, which included seven boundaries and two sixes. Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR Coming to the match, LSG pulled off a spectacular victory at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, defeating three-time IPL champions KKR by three wickets in a final-ball thriller. Chasing a target of 182, LSG got off to a decent start through openers Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22), but Vaibhav Arora changed the momentum in the fourth over by dismissing both openers. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Was Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi Ayush Badoni then steadied the innings with a well-made 54 off 34 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the chase took a tense turn as LSG slipped from 125/6 to 128/7. The momentum shifted again when Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing seven sixes at a strike rate of 200, guiding his team to victory on the final ball. With inputs from agencies

Ayush Badoni also became only the second Indian batter after KL Rahul to score 1,000 IPL runs for LSG. He now has 1,029 runs from 59 matches at an average of 26.38.&nbsp;

Ayush Badoni joins KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran in elite list; becomes third LSG player to achieve this milestone

The IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 9) was one to remember but there was a controversy as well. Batting first, KKR scored 181/4 thanks to Ajinkya Rahane (24-ball 41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (33-ball 45), Cameron Green (24-ball 32 not out), and Rovman Powell (24-ball 39 unbeaten). KKR's score might have been better at least by six runs if Finn Allen's caught out dismissal was properly checked. Allen was caught out on boundary in the second over by Digvesh Rathi off Prince Yada but not without the drama. Upon replays, it was seen that the boundary cushion moved ever so slightly, making the out decision a dubious call.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bat-speed-develops-lsg-s-inr-2-6-crore-buy-mukul-choudhary-reveals-how-he-scored-54-not-out-off-27-vs-kkr-1775800332834">IPL 2026 | LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR</a><h2>Was Finn Allen not out - KKR reacts to controversial dismissal</h2>Allen, batting on 9 runs, tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched. Allen, nonetheless, was given out and KKR's Rovman Powell was not amused as he shared the thoughts in post-match press conference. Have a look at the video below:

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Definitely (more angles should have been looked at). We talked about that when he came off. We thought we had seen in the IPL that the umpires have gone upstairs for lesser things, and that are not as close as that. Maybe it was a blunder on their part, but we're not going to look into that and say that is what cost us two points tonight," Powell said.<h2>Mukul snatches win from KKR</h2>Despite all the drama, KKR were on the verge of winning after reducing LSG to 128/7 in 16 overs in a chase of 182. LSG's Mukul Choudhary, however, took it upon himself to turn the tables. The batter scored unbeaten 54 off 27 balls including 52 off his last 19 balls to take his team home on the last ball of a proper humdinger of the match.

Allen tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched.

The IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Thursday (Apr 9) was one to remember but there was a controversy as well. Batting first, KKR scored 181/4 thanks to Ajinkya Rahane (24-ball 41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (33-ball 45), Cameron Green (24-ball 32 not out), and Rovman Powell (24-ball 39 unbeaten). KKR's score might have been better at least by six runs if Finn Allen's caught out dismissal was properly checked. Allen was caught out on boundary in the second over by Digvesh Rathi off Prince Yada but not without the drama. Upon replays, it was seen that the boundary cushion moved ever so slightly, making the out decision a dubious call. Also Read - IPL 2026 | LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR Was Finn Allen not out - KKR reacts to controversial dismissal Allen, batting on 9 runs, tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched. Allen, nonetheless, was given out and KKR's Rovman Powell was not amused as he shared the thoughts in post-match press conference. Have a look at the video below:

Allen tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched.

IPL 2026 | Was Finn Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi

In the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday (Apr 10), Sunil Narine etched his name into the record books, becoming the first overseas bowler to claim 200 T20 wickets in India. He reached the milestone by dismissing Mohammed Shami in the 16th over, as Shami’s attempt to clear the ropes resulting in a catch by Anukul Roy. The 37-year-old celebrated the landmark with visible passion, punching the air with his right hand.&nbsp;<h2>Most T20 wickets in India by overseas players</h2><ul><li>&nbsp;Sunil Narine (West Indies) - 200 wickets (183 matches)</li><li>&nbsp;Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) - 190 wickets (162 matches)</li><li>&nbsp;Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 188 wickets (142 matches)</li><li>Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) - 156 wickets (118 matches)</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bat-speed-develops-lsg-s-inr-2-6-crore-buy-mukul-choudhary-reveals-how-he-scored-54-not-out-off-27-vs-kkr-1775800332834">IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR</a><h2>LSG edge past KKR in last-ball thriller</h2>Lucknow Super Giants clinched a dramatic three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, chasing down a target of 182 on the final delivery. KKR posted 181/4, powered by contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), Cameron Green (32*) and Rovman Powell (39*). For the visitors, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Siddharth and Avesh Khan picked up a wicket each.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-used-to-finishing-off-games-lsg-coach-langer-compares-mukul-to-tim-david-and-andre-russell-1775796407229">IPL 2026 | LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell</a> Chasing 182, LSG got off to a decent start through openers Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22), but Vaibhav Arora changed the momentum in the fourth over by dismissing both openers. Ayush Badoni then steadied the innings with a well-made 54 off 34 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the chase took a tense turn as LSG slipped from 125/6 to 128/7.&nbsp;&nbsp;The momentum shifted again when Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing seven sixes at a strike rate of 200, guiding his team to victory on the final ball.

The mystery spinner reached the milestone during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

In the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday (Apr 10), Sunil Narine etched his name into the record books, becoming the first overseas bowler to claim 200 T20 wickets in India. He reached the milestone by dismissing Mohammed Shami in the 16th over, as Shami’s attempt to clear the ropes resulting in a catch by Anukul Roy. The 37-year-old celebrated the landmark with visible passion, punching the air with his right hand. Most T20 wickets in India by overseas players Sunil Narine (West Indies) - 200 wickets (183 matches) Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) - 190 wickets (162 matches) Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 188 wickets (142 matches) Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) - 156 wickets (118 matches) Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR LSG edge past KKR in last-ball thriller Lucknow Super Giants clinched a dramatic three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, chasing down a target of 182 on the final delivery. KKR posted 181/4, powered by contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), Cameron Green (32*) and Rovman Powell (39*). For the visitors, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Siddharth and Avesh Khan picked up a wicket each. Also Read - IPL 2026 | LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell Chasing 182, LSG got off to a decent start through openers Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22), but Vaibhav Arora changed the momentum in the fourth over by dismissing both openers. Ayush Badoni then steadied the innings with a well-made 54 off 34 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the chase took a tense turn as LSG slipped from 125/6 to 128/7. The momentum shifted again when Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing seven sixes at a strike rate of 200, guiding his team to victory on the final ball.

The mystery spinner reached the milestone during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

IPL 2026: Sunil Narine scripts history, becomes first overseas player to achieve THIS record

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Masters 2026 has started with defending champions Rory McIlroy in the lead after Thursday's (Apr 9) Round 1 at Augusta National course in Georgia, USA. The shot of the day, however, was made by Xander Schauffele, who literally bagged it. Playing on the eight hole in the front-nine, Schauffele hit the ball right into a patron's shopping bag, which eventually was a lucky break for him as he made par on the hole before finishing 2-under 70 for the day.<h2>Xander Schauffele bags the ball, literally</h2>Getting ready for the tee on eighth, a par-5 hole, Schauffele hit the ball well but it got lost behind a tree or that's what he thought. Once the golfer made his way to where he thought the ball has landed, it was nowhere to be found. The ball, instead, landed into a shopping bag full of merchandise, held by a patron. The golfer had to tee again and he was happy to do so. "It just flew straight into the bag. It was a great break. That bounce would've put me in the pine straw and who knows if I would've had a shot to hit up the hill. So thanks to the lady on No. 8,” he said about the shot. Have a look at it:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Here&#39;s a new one: Xander Schauffele&#39;s tee shot on the 8th landed in a patron&#39;s bag from the merchandise store. <a href="https://t.co/WwMOYvik2l">pic.twitter.com/WwMOYvik2l</a>&mdash; Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/GolfonCBS/status/2042275471044289050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/augusta-masters-defending-champ-rory-mcilroy-shares-lead-with-sam-burns-after-round-1-1775786742325">McIlroy happy with the lead</a></h2>The five-time major champion from Northern Ireland pitched to three feet and tapped in for birdie at the par-five second hole but left a nine-foot par putt hanging on the edge to bogey the third. McIlroy answered with a tap-in birdie at the eighth after reaching the green in two then made an eight-foot birdie putt at the ninth. He eventually finished at 5-under 67, at the top alongside Sam Burns."I settled into the round really nicely," McIlroy said. "I started to find my game a bit on the back. When I was missing tee shots on the front nine, I kept swinging away. Felt sooner or later I would find it, and I did. Found it at the eighth hole and played well from there."&nbsp;

Playing on the eight hole in the front-nine, Schauffele hit the ball right into a patron's shopping bag, which eventually was a lucky break for him as he made par on the hole before finishing 2-under 70 for the day.

The Masters 2026 has started with defending champions Rory McIlroy in the lead after Thursday's (Apr 9) Round 1 at Augusta National course in Georgia, USA. The shot of the day, however, was made by Xander Schauffele, who literally bagged it. Playing on the eight hole in the front-nine, Schauffele hit the ball right into a patron's shopping bag, which eventually was a lucky break for him as he made par on the hole before finishing 2-under 70 for the day. Xander Schauffele bags the ball, literally Getting ready for the tee on eighth, a par-5 hole, Schauffele hit the ball well but it got lost behind a tree or that's what he thought. Once the golfer made his way to where he thought the ball has landed, it was nowhere to be found. The ball, instead, landed into a shopping bag full of merchandise, held by a patron. The golfer had to tee again and he was happy to do so. "It just flew straight into the bag. It was a great break. That bounce would've put me in the pine straw and who knows if I would've had a shot to hit up the hill. So thanks to the lady on No. 8,” he said about the shot. Have a look at it:

Playing on the eight hole in the front-nine, Schauffele hit the ball right into a patron's shopping bag, which eventually was a lucky break for him as he made par on the hole before finishing 2-under 70 for the day.

Augusta Masters Shot of the Day | WATCH - Xander Schauffele lands ball in shopping bag on eighth hole

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

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

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

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

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Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler three adrift. World number two McIlroy, trying to become only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters titles, curled in a 29-foot birdie putt at the par-five 15th as he matched Sam Burns atop the leaderboard at Augusta National.Also Watch - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/augusta-masters-par-3-contest-watch-hole-in-one-shots-justin-thomas-wyndham-clark-keegan-bradley-tommy-fleetwood-1775725895118">Augusta Masters: 4 hole-in-shots in Par 3 contest including a historic one for Keegan Bradley</a>"It's a great start. I'm right into the tournament," McIlroy said. "Great start but I can't get ahead of myself. There's a long way to go, but I'm happy with where I'm at."The five-time major champion from Northern Ireland pitched to three feet and tapped in for birdie at the par-five second hole but left a nine-foot par putt hanging on the edge to bogey the third.McIlroy answered with a tap-in birdie at the eighth after reaching the green in two then made an eight-foot birdie putt at the ninth."I settled into the round really nicely," McIlroy said. "I started to find my game a bit on the back."When I was missing tee shots on the front nine, I kept swinging away. Felt sooner or later I would find it, and I did. Found it at the eighth hole and played well from there."McIlroy charged to the top with a 14-foot birdie putt at the par-five 13th, a seven-foot birdie putt at the par-four 14th and his impressive putt at 15.He found a fairway bunker off the 18th tee but landed his approach 41 feet from the hole and two-putted."Wind is up and down," McIlroy said. "It's not a strong breeze but you can get some gusts and that can affect your ball flight."Not since Jordan Spieth in 2016 had a defending champion led after the opening round of the Masters."I thought I'd feel different," McIlroy said after his 2025 win to complete a career Grand Slam. "But when I put my tee in the ground and ball on the tee, I felt the same nerves I always feel."Burns, seeking his first major win, made three birdies in four holes on the back nine."I drove it really nice," Burns said. "You can get in some pretty tough spots getting off the fairway. Getting onto the green, I felt like I was able to give myself some opportunities."Burns was the 54-hole leader in last year's US Open before a closing 78 left him sharing seventh, his best major result.Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion, eagled the second and eighth to join fellow American Kurt Kitayama and Australian Jason Day in sharing third on 69.<h2>Xander's tee bag shot</h2>Four-time major winner Scheffler, seeking a third Masters crown in five seasons, shot 70 to share sixth. He sank an 18-foot eagle putt at the second and drove the green at the par-four third to set up a tap-in birdie but got no lower all day.England's 45-year-old Justin Rose, the 2013 US Open winner who lost a Masters playoff to McIlroy last year, closed with back-to-back bogeys to join the pack on 70 that also included Ireland's Shane Lowry and American Xander Schauffele.Tenth-ranked Schauffele, the 2024 British Open and PGA Championship winner, sent his tee shot at the eighth into a spectator's souvenir bag but recovered to par the hole."Just flew straight into the bag. It was a great break. That bounce would've put me in the pine straw," he said. "So thanks to the lady on eight."Bryson DeChambeau, the 2020 and 2024 US Open champion, suffered a triple bogey at 11 and shot 76 while Spain's Jon Rahm shot 78.

The five-time major champion from Northern Ireland pitched to three feet and tapped in for birdie at the par-five second hole but left a nine-foot par putt hanging on the edge to bogey the third.

Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in Thursday's opening round of the 90th Masters with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler three adrift. World number two McIlroy, trying to become only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters titles, curled in a 29-foot birdie putt at the par-five 15th as he matched Sam Burns atop the leaderboard at Augusta National. Also Watch - Augusta Masters: 4 hole-in-shots in Par 3 contest including a historic one for Keegan Bradley "It's a great start. I'm right into the tournament," McIlroy said. "Great start but I can't get ahead of myself. There's a long way to go, but I'm happy with where I'm at." The five-time major champion from Northern Ireland pitched to three feet and tapped in for birdie at the par-five second hole but left a nine-foot par putt hanging on the edge to bogey the third. McIlroy answered with a tap-in birdie at the eighth after reaching the green in two then made an eight-foot birdie putt at the ninth. "I settled into the round really nicely," McIlroy said. "I started to find my game a bit on the back. "When I was missing tee shots on the front nine, I kept swinging away. Felt sooner or later I would find it, and I did. Found it at the eighth hole and played well from there." McIlroy charged to the top with a 14-foot birdie putt at the par-five 13th, a seven-foot birdie putt at the par-four 14th and his impressive putt at 15. He found a fairway bunker off the 18th tee but landed his approach 41 feet from the hole and two-putted. "Wind is up and down," McIlroy said. "It's not a strong breeze but you can get some gusts and that can affect your ball flight." Not since Jordan Spieth in 2016 had a defending champion led after the opening round of the Masters. "I thought I'd feel different," McIlroy said after his 2025 win to complete a career Grand Slam. "But when I put my tee in the ground and ball on the tee, I felt the same nerves I always feel." Burns, seeking his first major win, made three birdies in four holes on the back nine. "I drove it really nice," Burns said. "You can get in some pretty tough spots getting off the fairway. Getting onto the green, I felt like I was able to give myself some opportunities." Burns was the 54-hole leader in last year's US Open before a closing 78 left him sharing seventh, his best major result. Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters champion, eagled the second and eighth to join fellow American Kurt Kitayama and Australian Jason Day in sharing third on 69. Xander's tee bag shot Four-time major winner Scheffler, seeking a third Masters crown in five seasons, shot 70 to share sixth. He sank an 18-foot eagle putt at the second and drove the green at the par-four third to set up a tap-in birdie but got no lower all day. England's 45-year-old Justin Rose, the 2013 US Open winner who lost a Masters playoff to McIlroy last year, closed with back-to-back bogeys to join the pack on 70 that also included Ireland's Shane Lowry and American Xander Schauffele. Tenth-ranked Schauffele, the 2024 British Open and PGA Championship winner, sent his tee shot at the eighth into a spectator's souvenir bag but recovered to par the hole. "Just flew straight into the bag. It was a great break. That bounce would've put me in the pine straw," he said. "So thanks to the lady on eight." Bryson DeChambeau, the 2020 and 2024 US Open champion, suffered a triple bogey at 11 and shot 76 while Spain's Jon Rahm shot 78.

The five-time major champion from Northern Ireland pitched to three feet and tapped in for birdie at the par-five second hole but left a nine-foot par putt hanging on the edge to bogey the third.

Augusta Masters: Defending champ Rory McIlroy shares lead with Sam Burns after Round 1

LSG beat KKR in a last-ball IPL thriller as Mukul Choudhary smashes 7 sixes, equals Bravo’s record, and scripts a historic run chase

LSG edge past KKR in a last-ball thriller as Mukul Choudhary smashes records with a stunning late-order blitz in a historic IPL chase

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

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

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

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

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

Liverpool legend and wingback Andy Robertson will leave the club at the end of this season, the Premier League winners announced on Thursday. Since making his club debut nine years ago, Robertson has featured in 373 matches for the Reds across all competitions, winning two league titles and a Champions League as a key member. However, with Milos Kerkez’s arrival at the club this season, he was dropped in the pecking order, and has decided against renewing his contract.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Scottish captain is the second high-profile player to depart from the club at the end of the season, with ace winger Mohamed Salah also bidding goodbye.&nbsp;"I'll always look back on amazing memories at this football club, I’ve put my heart and soul into the club for nine years and I’ve not got many regrets," said Robertson. "I've grown as a man and as a person. This club will always mean the world to me, the fans will mean the world to me. It has been a hell of a journey."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/formula-one-max-verstappen-on-his-way-out-of-red-bull-gianpiero-lambiase-exit-rumour-fuels-speculation-1775745990136">Formula One: Verstappen on his way out of Red Bull? Lambiase exit rumour fuels speculation</a>&nbsp;Less than a year on from winning the Premier League, Liverpool have endured a miserable campaign, marked by tragedy off the field.&nbsp;A close friend of Robertson's, forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident in July.&nbsp;On the field, Arne Slot has struggled to find the right balance from an expensively assembled squad that sits fifth in the Premier League.&nbsp;Liverpool were also dumped out of the FA Cup 4-0 by Manchester City last weekend and lost 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday.&nbsp;Robertson's rise was one of the success stories of Klopp's glorious reign at Anfield.&nbsp;Signed from relegated Hull for £8 million ($11 million) in 2017, he quickly became a fan favourite.&nbsp;He sits behind only former team-mate Trent Alexander Arnold as the defender with most assists in Premier League history.&nbsp;On top of Premier League and Champions League glory, Robertson won the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.&nbsp;"I’m still fully focused on trying to end this season as positively as possible, to help these lads and to try to give a few more good moments to the fans," added Robertson.&nbsp;"That’s my aim and hopefully then we can do it and maybe closer to the end of the season you’ll have me down a camera crying my eyes out."&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

The end of an era at Anfield. After nine trophy-laden years and 373 appearances, Andy Robertson confirms he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2026 season.

Liverpool legend and wingback Andy Robertson will leave the club at the end of this season, the Premier League winners announced on Thursday. Since making his club debut nine years ago, Robertson has featured in 373 matches for the Reds across all competitions, winning two league titles and a Champions League as a key member. However, with Milos Kerkez’s arrival at the club this season, he was dropped in the pecking order, and has decided against renewing his contract. Meanwhile, the Scottish captain is the second high-profile player to depart from the club at the end of the season, with ace winger Mohamed Salah also bidding goodbye. "I'll always look back on amazing memories at this football club, I’ve put my heart and soul into the club for nine years and I’ve not got many regrets," said Robertson. "I've grown as a man and as a person. This club will always mean the world to me, the fans will mean the world to me. It has been a hell of a journey." Also read | Formula One: Verstappen on his way out of Red Bull? Lambiase exit rumour fuels speculation Less than a year on from winning the Premier League, Liverpool have endured a miserable campaign, marked by tragedy off the field. A close friend of Robertson's, forward Diogo Jota died in a car accident in July. On the field, Arne Slot has struggled to find the right balance from an expensively assembled squad that sits fifth in the Premier League. Liverpool were also dumped out of the FA Cup 4-0 by Manchester City last weekend and lost 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Robertson's rise was one of the success stories of Klopp's glorious reign at Anfield. Signed from relegated Hull for £8 million ($11 million) in 2017, he quickly became a fan favourite. He sits behind only former team-mate Trent Alexander Arnold as the defender with most assists in Premier League history. On top of Premier League and Champions League glory, Robertson won the FA Cup, two League Cups, the Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup. "I’m still fully focused on trying to end this season as positively as possible, to help these lads and to try to give a few more good moments to the fans," added Robertson. "That’s my aim and hopefully then we can do it and maybe closer to the end of the season you’ll have me down a camera crying my eyes out." (With inputs from AFP)

The end of an era at Anfield. After nine trophy-laden years and 373 appearances, Andy Robertson confirms he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2026 season.

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