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Australia has left out pace bowler Darcie Brown from the 15-member squad announced on Wednesday (May 13) for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England. The team will be captained by experienced all-rounder Sophie Molineux in Australia’s first major campaign since the retirement of former skipper Alyssa Healy. Senior players Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath have been named deputy captains.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to selector Shawn Flegler, Brown’s omission came down to team balance and the conditions expected in England. He said the panel believes the selected squad offers the right combination of stability and flexibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Darcie Brown was unlucky to miss out but the decision was based on the conditions we’re expecting and the make-up of the side. These squads are never easy to select but we’re confident with the balance and stability we’ve got across the group," selector Shawn Flegler said.&nbsp;Uncapped left-arm seamer Lucy Hamilton has earned her maiden World Cup call-up, replacing Brown in the squad.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nba-what-happened-to-brandon-clarke-memphis-grizzlies-player-passes-way-at-29-1778657625883">What happened to Brandon Clarke? Memphis Grizzlies player passes way at 29</a>&nbsp;Flegler added that raw pace may not play as significant a role in English conditions, making Hamilton’s style a valuable option.&nbsp;“With at least six right-arm pace options in the mix and raw pace expected to be less effective, we opted to go with Lucy Hamilton who offers something different as a left-arm quick," Flegler added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, Grace Harris returns to the side after sitting out the recent series against the West Indies. The selectors highlighted her all-round capabilities and ability to shift momentum quickly during matches.&nbsp;This year’s tournament begins on June 12 in England, with the final scheduled for July 5 at Lord’s Cricket Ground.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-gujarat-titans-take-top-spot-srh-slip-to-third-1778654837009">IPL 2026 updated points table: Gujarat Titans take top spot, SRH slip to third</a>&nbsp;Australia have been placed in Group A alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Netherlands. Their campaign will begin against South Africa on June 13 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.<h2>Australia squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026</h2>Sophie Molineux (captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll and Georgia Wareham&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

In the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Australia have been placed in Group A alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Netherlands. Their campaign will begin against South Africa on June 13 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.

Australia has left out pace bowler Darcie Brown from the 15-member squad announced on Wednesday (May 13) for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England. The team will be captained by experienced all-rounder Sophie Molineux in Australia’s first major campaign since the retirement of former skipper Alyssa Healy. Senior players Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath have been named deputy captains. According to selector Shawn Flegler, Brown’s omission came down to team balance and the conditions expected in England. He said the panel believes the selected squad offers the right combination of stability and flexibility. “Darcie Brown was unlucky to miss out but the decision was based on the conditions we’re expecting and the make-up of the side. These squads are never easy to select but we’re confident with the balance and stability we’ve got across the group," selector Shawn Flegler said. Uncapped left-arm seamer Lucy Hamilton has earned her maiden World Cup call-up, replacing Brown in the squad. Also Read - What happened to Brandon Clarke? Memphis Grizzlies player passes way at 29 Flegler added that raw pace may not play as significant a role in English conditions, making Hamilton’s style a valuable option. “With at least six right-arm pace options in the mix and raw pace expected to be less effective, we opted to go with Lucy Hamilton who offers something different as a left-arm quick," Flegler added. Meanwhile, Grace Harris returns to the side after sitting out the recent series against the West Indies. The selectors highlighted her all-round capabilities and ability to shift momentum quickly during matches. This year’s tournament begins on June 12 in England, with the final scheduled for July 5 at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: Gujarat Titans take top spot, SRH slip to third Australia have been placed in Group A alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Netherlands. Their campaign will begin against South Africa on June 13 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. Australia squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Sophie Molineux (captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll and Georgia Wareham With inputs from agencies

In the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Australia have been placed in Group A alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Netherlands. Their campaign will begin against South Africa on June 13 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Sophie Molineux to lead Australia, pacer Brown misses out

In an unfortunate turn of event, NBA player Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29. He was part of Memphis Grizzlies in the league and had played only two games this season, both in December, owing to an injury. His NBA team Grizzlies have been left 'heartbroken' by the news of his demise at a young age. The cause of his death is not out yet. Clarke was, however, arrested last month in the state of Arkansas for speeding and possession of a controlled substance.<h2>Grizzlies lead condolence messages for Clarke</h2>"Brandon was an outstanding team-mate and an even better person whose impact on the organisation and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten," read the statement released by the Grizzlies on Clarke's death.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-jason-collins-nba-s-first-openly-gay-player-dies-at-47-after-battling-brain-cancer-1778651269375">Jason Collins, 47, NBA's first openly gay player dies after brain cancer battle</a>"As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved team-mate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit," read the statement by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.He was so loved by all of us here and everyone whose life he touched. He was the gentlest soul who was the first to be there for all of his friends and family," read a statement Priority Sports, the agency which represented Clarke.<h2>Brandon Clarke in NBA</h2>The 29-year-old was first-round pick in 2019 NBA Draft where he was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder before being traded to the Grizzlies. He played 309 games in NBA, all for the Grizzlies, and averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists per game.He was born in Canada and moved to Phoenix, Arizona at the age of three with his family. He played college basketball for San Jose State and then Gonzaga before being drafted in the NBA. His death definitely sent a shock wave among the fans of the league and his franchise as well.

29-year-old Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke has passed away in a tragic turn of events. The cause of his death is not out yet but his NBA team were left 'heartbroken with the news of his demise.

In an unfortunate turn of event, NBA player Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29. He was part of Memphis Grizzlies in the league and had played only two games this season, both in December, owing to an injury. His NBA team Grizzlies have been left 'heartbroken' by the news of his demise at a young age. The cause of his death is not out yet. Clarke was, however, arrested last month in the state of Arkansas for speeding and possession of a controlled substance. Grizzlies lead condolence messages for Clarke "Brandon was an outstanding team-mate and an even better person whose impact on the organisation and the greater Memphis community will not be forgotten," read the statement released by the Grizzlies on Clarke's death. Also Read - Jason Collins, 47, NBA's first openly gay player dies after brain cancer battle "As one of the longest-tenured members of the Grizzlies, Brandon was a beloved team-mate and leader who played the game with enormous passion and grit," read the statement by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. He was so loved by all of us here and everyone whose life he touched. He was the gentlest soul who was the first to be there for all of his friends and family," read a statement Priority Sports, the agency which represented Clarke. Brandon Clarke in NBA The 29-year-old was first-round pick in 2019 NBA Draft where he was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder before being traded to the Grizzlies. He played 309 games in NBA, all for the Grizzlies, and averaged 10.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists per game. He was born in Canada and moved to Phoenix, Arizona at the age of three with his family. He played college basketball for San Jose State and then Gonzaga before being drafted in the NBA. His death definitely sent a shock wave among the fans of the league and his franchise as well.

29-year-old Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke has passed away in a tragic turn of events. The cause of his death is not out yet but his NBA team were left 'heartbroken with the news of his demise.

What happened to Brandon Clarke? Memphis Grizzlies player passes way at 29

In a high-stake IPL 2026 clash between the Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Shubman Gill-led side registered a dominant 82-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Asked to bat first on a challenging pitch, GT suffered an early setback as Praful Hinge dismissed both Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler inside the powerplay, leaving the hosts struggling at 34/2. Sai Sudharsan then steadied the innings with a superb 61 off 44 deliveries, while Washington Sundar also contributed a half-century off 33 balls. The pair stitched together a crucial 60-run stand that guided Gujarat to a competitive 168/7.&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chase got off to a poor start as Mohammed Siraj struck in the opening over to dismiss Travis Head, before Kagiso Rabada ripped through the middle order. Rabada removed Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and R Smaran as SRH collapsed to 32/4 inside the powerplay.&nbsp;Jason Holder then claimed the key wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, as SRH were eventually bundled out for just 86 in 14.5 overs.&nbsp;This win propelled Gujarat from third to the top of the IPL 2026 standings with 16 points from 12 matches and their net run rate also received a major boost, improving from 0.228 to 0.551. Hyderabad, meanwhile, dropped from second to third after registering their fifth defeat of the campaign, with their NRR slipping sharply from 0.737 to 0.331.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-jason-collins-nba-s-first-openly-gay-player-dies-at-47-after-battling-brain-cancer-1778651269375">Jason Collins, 47, NBA's first openly gay player dies after battling brain cancer</a>&nbsp;The Royal Challengers Bengaluru slipped to second place despite not playing, while the remainder of the standings stayed unchanged. Punjab Kings remained fourth on 13 points, followed by Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals with 12 points each.<h2>IPL 2026 updated points table</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>P</th><th>TEAM</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>NR</th><th>PTS</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1.</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>16</td><td>0.551</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>11</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>14</td><td>1.103</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>12</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>14</td><td>0.331</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>11</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>13</td><td>0.428</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>11</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0.185</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>11</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0.082</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>12</td><td>5</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>-0.993</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>10</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td>-0.169</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Mumbai Indians (E)</td><td>11</td><td>3</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.585</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants (E)</td><td>11</td><td>3</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.907</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<h3>Orange Cap standings</h3>Heinrich Klaasen tightened his grip on the Orange Cap despite a modest outing, taking his tally to 508 runs after scoring 14 against GT, although his strike rate dipped slightly from 157.32 to 153.93.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sai Sudharsan made the biggest hike, surging from sixth to second after crossing the 500-run mark with 501 runs in 12 games. Abhishek Sharma slipped from second to third following a six-run knock, while KL Rahul dropped to fourth.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-ban-1st-test-pakistan-equal-zimbabwe-shan-masood-rues-poor-cricketing-decisions-after-104-run-loss-1778643089977">'Pakistan equal Zimbabwe': Pak rue poor 'cricketing decisions' after loss vs BAN</a>&nbsp;Shubman Gill climbed to fifth after contributing five runs in the win. Ishan Kishan also moved up to eighth with 420 runs, overtaking Cooper Connolly.<h3>Purple Cap standings</h3>Kagiso Rabada emerged as the major mover in the Purple Cap race, jumping from third to second after his three-wicket spell took him to 21 wickets in 12 matches, level with no.1 spot holder Bhuvneshwar Kumar.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rashid Khan advanced from sixth to fifth after reaching 16 wickets, while Eshan Malinga dropped a spot despite holding the same tally. Gujarat further strengthened their presence in the top 10 as Prasidh Krishna entered ninth place with 14 wickets and Jason Holder broke into the rankings at no. 10 with 13 wickets despite missing a large part of the first half of the season.&nbsp;

Gujarat Titans stormed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a crushing 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

In a high-stake IPL 2026 clash between the Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Shubman Gill-led side registered a dominant 82-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Asked to bat first on a challenging pitch, GT suffered an early setback as Praful Hinge dismissed both Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler inside the powerplay, leaving the hosts struggling at 34/2. Sai Sudharsan then steadied the innings with a superb 61 off 44 deliveries, while Washington Sundar also contributed a half-century off 33 balls. The pair stitched together a crucial 60-run stand that guided Gujarat to a competitive 168/7. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chase got off to a poor start as Mohammed Siraj struck in the opening over to dismiss Travis Head, before Kagiso Rabada ripped through the middle order. Rabada removed Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and R Smaran as SRH collapsed to 32/4 inside the powerplay. Jason Holder then claimed the key wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, as SRH were eventually bundled out for just 86 in 14.5 overs. This win propelled Gujarat from third to the top of the IPL 2026 standings with 16 points from 12 matches and their net run rate also received a major boost, improving from 0.228 to 0.551. Hyderabad, meanwhile, dropped from second to third after registering their fifth defeat of the campaign, with their NRR slipping sharply from 0.737 to 0.331. Also Read - Jason Collins, 47, NBA's first openly gay player dies after battling brain cancer The Royal Challengers Bengaluru slipped to second place despite not playing, while the remainder of the standings stayed unchanged. Punjab Kings remained fourth on 13 points, followed by Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals with 12 points each. IPL 2026 updated points table

Gujarat Titans stormed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a crushing 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

IPL 2026 updated points table: Gujarat Titans take top spot, SRH slip to third

Jason Collins, former NBA player and the league first openly gay athlete, has passed away aged 47. The tragic news was announced by Collins' family on Tuesday (May 12). He was suffering from stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was undergoing treatment for the same but unfortunalety passed away. Collins played in the NBA for 14 years including for the Boston Celtics and New Jersey Nets. He came out as gay in 2013 while still playing in the NBA and his decision to come out was praised both inside and outside the league.<h2>Collins family shares statement via NBA</h2>"Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar," read the statement released by the NBA on behalf of Collins family. "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past eight months and for the exceptional medical care Jason received from his doctors and nurses. Our family will miss him dearly."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pga-championship-mcilroy-cuts-practice-short-after-three-rounds-because-of-foot-blister-1778637382952">PGA Championship: McIlroy cuts practice short because of foot blister</a>Collins had revealed last year via ESPN that he is suffering from Stage 4 glioblastoma - a form of brain cancer. "Imagine a monster with tentacles spreading across the underside of my brain the width of a baseball," he had described in his letter."The goal is to keep fighting the progress of the tumors long enough for a personalized immunotherapy to be made for me, and to keep me healthy enough to receive that immunotherapy once it's ready," he had shared.<h2>Collins in NBA</h2>Collins was active in NBA from 2001-02 season to 2013-14 and retired shortly after coming out as gay. "I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay," he had written in eassy for Sports Illustrated back in 2013 while coming out.He played for New Jersey Nets from 2001-02 to 2007-08 before moving to Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of the 2007-08 season. In 2008-09, he played for Minnesota Timberwolves before going to Atlanta Hawks from 2009-10 to 2011-12. He split the 2012-13 season between the Celtics and the Washington Wizards before playing his final season with the Brooklyn Nets (erstwhile NJ Nets) before calling his time.He featured in 735 regular season games in NBA, averaging 3.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game.

Collins had revealed last year that he is suffering from Stage 4 glioblastoma - a form of brain cancer. "Imagine a monster with tentacles spreading across the underside of my brain the width of a baseball," he had described in his letter.

Jason Collins, former NBA player and the league first openly gay athlete, has passed away aged 47. The tragic news was announced by Collins' family on Tuesday (May 12). He was suffering from stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. He was undergoing treatment for the same but unfortunalety passed away. Collins played in the NBA for 14 years including for the Boston Celtics and New Jersey Nets. He came out as gay in 2013 while still playing in the NBA and his decision to come out was praised both inside and outside the league. Collins family shares statement via NBA "Jason changed lives in unexpected ways and was an inspiration to all who knew him and to those who admired him from afar," read the statement released by the NBA on behalf of Collins family. "We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers over the past eight months and for the exceptional medical care Jason received from his doctors and nurses. Our family will miss him dearly." Also Read - PGA Championship: McIlroy cuts practice short because of foot blister Collins had revealed last year via ESPN that he is suffering from Stage 4 glioblastoma - a form of brain cancer. "Imagine a monster with tentacles spreading across the underside of my brain the width of a baseball," he had described in his letter. "The goal is to keep fighting the progress of the tumors long enough for a personalized immunotherapy to be made for me, and to keep me healthy enough to receive that immunotherapy once it's ready," he had shared. Collins in NBA Collins was active in NBA from 2001-02 season to 2013-14 and retired shortly after coming out as gay. "I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay," he had written in eassy for Sports Illustrated back in 2013 while coming out. He played for New Jersey Nets from 2001-02 to 2007-08 before moving to Memphis Grizzlies in the second half of the 2007-08 season. In 2008-09, he played for Minnesota Timberwolves before going to Atlanta Hawks from 2009-10 to 2011-12. He split the 2012-13 season between the Celtics and the Washington Wizards before playing his final season with the Brooklyn Nets (erstwhile NJ Nets) before calling his time. He featured in 735 regular season games in NBA, averaging 3.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game.

Collins had revealed last year that he is suffering from Stage 4 glioblastoma - a form of brain cancer. "Imagine a monster with tentacles spreading across the underside of my brain the width of a baseball," he had described in his letter.

Jason Collins, 47, NBA's first openly gay player dies after battling brain cancer

Pakistan Cricket has hit a new low by becoming only the second team to lose three consecutive Tests to Bangladesh. The first team and only team to lose three straight Tests to Bangladesh before Pakistan was Zimbabwe - highlighting the struggles of once a fearsome Asian team. Pak's latest loss came on day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Mirpur on Tuesday (May 12) where they lost seven wickets in the final session. Chasing a realisting 268 in 75 overs, Pakistan were 116/3 at tea but lost the plot in the final session and were bowled out for 163, losing by a mammoth 104 runs.<h2>How Pakistan lost plot against Bangladesh</h2>Bangladesh, for the first of second Test against Pakistan, stepped away from the typical spinning pitches and prepared a green wicket. In the first innings, Bangladesh scored 413 and dismissed Pakistan on 386 for a slender 27 run lead. Batting second time, Bangladesh stretched the innigs on day 5 and batted a while before declaring at 240/9 - showing their push for the result.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gujarat-titans-crush-sunrisers-hyderabad-by-82-runs-to-go-on-top-of-ipl-2026-points-table-kagiso-rabada-jason-holder-3-wickets-washington-sundar-1778607940894">Gujarat Titans crush SunRisers Hyderabad to go on top of IPL 2026 points table</a>Chasing 268 in 75 overs on a day when the light was bound to not complete overs, Pakistan lost first wicket in the first over itself as Imam-ul-Haq got out for 2 as Pakistan went to lunch at 6/1. In the second session, Pakistan scored 110 runs for loss of just two wickets and went into tea at 116/3 with Abdullah Fazal at 66 and Salman Agha on 21.The chaos started in the final session which started with Fazal being dimissed in the very first over of the final session. Agha followed suit in the next over and Pakistan became 121/5 from 116/3 in matter of a few balls. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, each scored 15 runs and added 31 runs for the fifth wicket before express quick Nahid Rana was unleashed.Rana dismissed four of the final five wickets as Pakistan collapsed from 152/5 to 163 all-out in a manner only Pakistan can collapse.<h2>Skipper Shan Masood reacts to loss</h2>"I think we were in a good position at tea. And then after tea we lost some wickets and in terms of game-sense I thought that's where a few of the batsmen could have really realised that we're a bit far away from the target and it's better to keep ourselves in the game. I thought we lost wickets at the wrong time and we could have made better cricketing decisions," said Pak skipper Masood after the crushing defeat.

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana dismissed four of the final five wickets as Pakistan collapsed from 152/5 to 163 all-out in a manner only Pakistan can collapse as lost first Test by 104 runs.

Pakistan Cricket has hit a new low by becoming only the second team to lose three consecutive Tests to Bangladesh. The first team and only team to lose three straight Tests to Bangladesh before Pakistan was Zimbabwe - highlighting the struggles of once a fearsome Asian team. Pak's latest loss came on day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Mirpur on Tuesday (May 12) where they lost seven wickets in the final session. Chasing a realisting 268 in 75 overs, Pakistan were 116/3 at tea but lost the plot in the final session and were bowled out for 163, losing by a mammoth 104 runs. How Pakistan lost plot against Bangladesh Bangladesh, for the first of second Test against Pakistan, stepped away from the typical spinning pitches and prepared a green wicket. In the first innings, Bangladesh scored 413 and dismissed Pakistan on 386 for a slender 27 run lead. Batting second time, Bangladesh stretched the innigs on day 5 and batted a while before declaring at 240/9 - showing their push for the result. Also Read - Gujarat Titans crush SunRisers Hyderabad to go on top of IPL 2026 points table Chasing 268 in 75 overs on a day when the light was bound to not complete overs, Pakistan lost first wicket in the first over itself as Imam-ul-Haq got out for 2 as Pakistan went to lunch at 6/1. In the second session, Pakistan scored 110 runs for loss of just two wickets and went into tea at 116/3 with Abdullah Fazal at 66 and Salman Agha on 21. The chaos started in the final session which started with Fazal being dimissed in the very first over of the final session. Agha followed suit in the next over and Pakistan became 121/5 from 116/3 in matter of a few balls. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, each scored 15 runs and added 31 runs for the fifth wicket before express quick Nahid Rana was unleashed. Rana dismissed four of the final five wickets as Pakistan collapsed from 152/5 to 163 all-out in a manner only Pakistan can collapse. Skipper Shan Masood reacts to loss "I think we were in a good position at tea. And then after tea we lost some wickets and in terms of game-sense I thought that's where a few of the batsmen could have really realised that we're a bit far away from the target and it's better to keep ourselves in the game. I thought we lost wickets at the wrong time and we could have made better cricketing decisions," said Pak skipper Masood after the crushing defeat.

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana dismissed four of the final five wickets as Pakistan collapsed from 152/5 to 163 all-out in a manner only Pakistan can collapse as lost first Test by 104 runs.

'Pakistan equal Zimbabwe': Pak skipper Shan Masood rues poor 'cricketing decisions' after crushing loss vs Bangladesh

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) by 82 runs to go top of the table. Chasing 169, SRH batters had an off day in the field and were bowled out for just 86 - their lowest score in the franchise history. With the win - their fifth on the trot - GT now have 16 points from eight wins and four losses - the highest by any team at this point. SRH, despite the loss, did not suffer a huge setback and continue to remain on third place with 14 points from seven wins and five losses in 12 matches played in the seasons so far.<h2>SRH face rare batting failure</h2>Chasing a modest target, SRH batting did not show up on the day and it started with opener Travis Head being dismissed for a duck in the first over itself. Abhishek Sharma followed his opening partner as SRH became 6/2. Ishan Kishan was next to go in the fourth over and Ravichandran Smaran was the fourth wicket to fall in the powerplay which SRH finished at 34/4.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-meet-macneil-hadley-noronha-uae-raised-karnataka-all-rounder-who-replaces-ramakrishna-ghosh-at-csk-injury-crisis-chennai-super-kings-1778606976721">IPL: Meet Macneil Hadley Noronha, Ramakrishna Ghosh's injury replacement at CSK</a>Heinrich Klaasen (14) and Salil Arora (16) added 23 runs for the fifth wicket - the highest partnership of the innings - highlighting the struggles SRH batters went through. The 34/4 soon became 56/5 and then 56/6 before the next four wickets fell on 70, 72, 82, and 86.<h2>GT ride on Sai, Sundar fifties</h2>Batting first, GT themselves did not have a great start as as they lost skipper Shubman Gill (5) and Jos Buttler (7) inside six overs of powerplay. Sai Sudharsan then added 38 runs with Nishant Sindhu (22) for the third wicket to provide some stability to the innings. After Sindhu's dismissal, Sai (61) and Washington Sundar (50) added 60 runs for the fourth wicket to take GT past 120. Sundar stayed till the penultimate over and guided GT to 168/5 in 20 overs.

Gujarat Titans beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) in what was a rare batting failure from SRH. With the win, GT are not top of the points table with 16 points while SRH remain third with 14 points.

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) by 82 runs to go top of the table. Chasing 169, SRH batters had an off day in the field and were bowled out for just 86 - their lowest score in the franchise history. With the win - their fifth on the trot - GT now have 16 points from eight wins and four losses - the highest by any team at this point. SRH, despite the loss, did not suffer a huge setback and continue to remain on third place with 14 points from seven wins and five losses in 12 matches played in the seasons so far. SRH face rare batting failure Chasing a modest target, SRH batting did not show up on the day and it started with opener Travis Head being dismissed for a duck in the first over itself. Abhishek Sharma followed his opening partner as SRH became 6/2. Ishan Kishan was next to go in the fourth over and Ravichandran Smaran was the fourth wicket to fall in the powerplay which SRH finished at 34/4. Also Read - IPL: Meet Macneil Hadley Noronha, Ramakrishna Ghosh's injury replacement at CSK Heinrich Klaasen (14) and Salil Arora (16) added 23 runs for the fifth wicket - the highest partnership of the innings - highlighting the struggles SRH batters went through. The 34/4 soon became 56/5 and then 56/6 before the next four wickets fell on 70, 72, 82, and 86. GT ride on Sai, Sundar fifties Batting first, GT themselves did not have a great start as as they lost skipper Shubman Gill (5) and Jos Buttler (7) inside six overs of powerplay. Sai Sudharsan then added 38 runs with Nishant Sindhu (22) for the third wicket to provide some stability to the innings. After Sindhu's dismissal, Sai (61) and Washington Sundar (50) added 60 runs for the fourth wicket to take GT past 120. Sundar stayed till the penultimate over and guided GT to 168/5 in 20 overs.

Gujarat Titans beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) in what was a rare batting failure from SRH. With the win, GT are not top of the points table with 16 points while SRH remain third with 14 points.

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Concern flared Tuesday about a nagging right foot blister that forced Masters winner Rory McIlroy to halt a practice round for the PGA Championship after only three holes at Aronimink. The world number two from Northern Ireland said Sunday after limping through the final round of a PGA Tour event at Quail Hollow that he had a blister under his right pinky toenail that began hurting Friday. He insisted it would not be a problem this week, but on Tuesday McIlroy checked his right shoe several times before taking off his right shoe and sock on the fourth tee and was later taken in a cart back to the clubhouse, ending his first practice round of the week.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-real-possibility-something-bad-will-happen-fifa-world-cup-2026-matches-in-us-under-cloud-of-terrorism-1778559610438">FIFA World Cup 2026 US games under cloud of terrorism amid Iran conflict</a>McIlroy, who had a practice round at Aronimink two weeks ago, told Golf Channel he had soaked his right foot on Monday night and removed the right pinky nail to better treat the blister.The situation added drama ahead of Wednesday's final practice day and Thursday's opening round, with McIlroy scheduled to tee off at 8:40 a.m. (1240 GMT) alongside Spain's Jon Rahm and American Jordan Spieth.Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and McIlroy, coming off his sixth major win at last month's and second Masters victory in a row, are favored in this week's major showdown over the 7,394-yard, par-70 suburban Philadelphia layout.Before his late-afternoon setback, McIlroy was talking about how to approach Aronimink, known for difficult greens and wide landing areas for long drivers."Strategy off the tee is pretty nonexistent. It's basically bash driver down there and then figure it out," McIlroy said."You can be super aggressive off the tee and then there's a little more strategy and thought going into the greens."Scheffler, however, expected a tough test if possible rain on Wednesday and Thursday holds off."The greens have a lot of slope and a lot of pitch to them, so it's going to be challenging," Scheffler said. "If they can stay firm like this I think it's going to be a pretty awesome test... it can get really challenging if it's firm and fast."Look out, however, if soft greens become receptive."When it's soft, there's a lot of stuff you can get away with in terms of you can hit it pretty far offline," Scheffler said."Then with soft greens you're able to play a pretty simple strategy. You can play that sort of bomb-and-gouge-type strategy."There are 174 bunkers, but many won't be a worry with the distance the world's top players have off the tee."In this day and age I'm not sure if it's going to test all aspects of your bag," McIlroy said."The greens are the main focus this week, and I think getting yourself in the right sections of the greens, making sure you leave yourself below the hole for the most part, that's the key."They can really tuck the pins away with some of these slopes on the greens, and just really being aware of that... you can get yourself in some tricky spots."Scheffler will play the first two days alongside England's Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick.<h2>‘Be respectful’</h2>Rose, the world number seven, warns Aronimink has some bite for wayward shots."The rough is definitely creeping up to the point where you've got to be respectful," Rose said. "The fairways are generous, but you still need to be on them."Fifth-ranked Collin Morikawa, a two-time major winner still battling back issues from a March injury, expects short games and long putts to decide a winner."It will all kind of come down to being able to make up-and-downs when you're out of position and making some 20-, 25-footers," Morikawa said.Two-time major winner Xander Schauffele said greens offer some solutions if one can find them."There are certain pockets, little fingers on the greens where you can hit a really good shot and get rewarded for it, depending on firmness," he said.

McIlroy, who had a practice round at Aronimink two weeks ago, told Golf Channel he had soaked his right foot on Monday night and removed the right pinky nail to better treat the blister.

Concern flared Tuesday about a nagging right foot blister that forced Masters winner Rory McIlroy to halt a practice round for the PGA Championship after only three holes at Aronimink. The world number two from Northern Ireland said Sunday after limping through the final round of a PGA Tour event at Quail Hollow that he had a blister under his right pinky toenail that began hurting Friday. He insisted it would not be a problem this week, but on Tuesday McIlroy checked his right shoe several times before taking off his right shoe and sock on the fourth tee and was later taken in a cart back to the clubhouse, ending his first practice round of the week. Also Read - FIFA World Cup 2026 US games under cloud of terrorism amid Iran conflict McIlroy, who had a practice round at Aronimink two weeks ago, told Golf Channel he had soaked his right foot on Monday night and removed the right pinky nail to better treat the blister. The situation added drama ahead of Wednesday's final practice day and Thursday's opening round, with McIlroy scheduled to tee off at 8:40 a.m. (1240 GMT) alongside Spain's Jon Rahm and American Jordan Spieth. Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler and McIlroy, coming off his sixth major win at last month's and second Masters victory in a row, are favored in this week's major showdown over the 7,394-yard, par-70 suburban Philadelphia layout. Before his late-afternoon setback, McIlroy was talking about how to approach Aronimink, known for difficult greens and wide landing areas for long drivers. "Strategy off the tee is pretty nonexistent. It's basically bash driver down there and then figure it out," McIlroy said. "You can be super aggressive off the tee and then there's a little more strategy and thought going into the greens." Scheffler, however, expected a tough test if possible rain on Wednesday and Thursday holds off. "The greens have a lot of slope and a lot of pitch to them, so it's going to be challenging," Scheffler said. "If they can stay firm like this I think it's going to be a pretty awesome test... it can get really challenging if it's firm and fast." Look out, however, if soft greens become receptive. "When it's soft, there's a lot of stuff you can get away with in terms of you can hit it pretty far offline," Scheffler said. "Then with soft greens you're able to play a pretty simple strategy. You can play that sort of bomb-and-gouge-type strategy." There are 174 bunkers, but many won't be a worry with the distance the world's top players have off the tee. "In this day and age I'm not sure if it's going to test all aspects of your bag," McIlroy said. "The greens are the main focus this week, and I think getting yourself in the right sections of the greens, making sure you leave yourself below the hole for the most part, that's the key. "They can really tuck the pins away with some of these slopes on the greens, and just really being aware of that... you can get yourself in some tricky spots." Scheffler will play the first two days alongside England's Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick. ‘Be respectful’ Rose, the world number seven, warns Aronimink has some bite for wayward shots. "The rough is definitely creeping up to the point where you've got to be respectful," Rose said. "The fairways are generous, but you still need to be on them." Fifth-ranked Collin Morikawa, a two-time major winner still battling back issues from a March injury, expects short games and long putts to decide a winner. "It will all kind of come down to being able to make up-and-downs when you're out of position and making some 20-, 25-footers," Morikawa said. Two-time major winner Xander Schauffele said greens offer some solutions if one can find them. "There are certain pockets, little fingers on the greens where you can hit a really good shot and get rewarded for it, depending on firmness," he said.

McIlroy, who had a practice round at Aronimink two weeks ago, told Golf Channel he had soaked his right foot on Monday night and removed the right pinky nail to better treat the blister.

PGA Championship: McIlroy cuts practice short after three rounds because of foot blister

Gujarat Titans (GT) secured their biggest-ever IPL win by runs against the high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Tuesday in Ahmedabad in IPL 2026. Defending a paltry score of 169, given how the times the teams have scored and chased 200-plus totals this season alone, Gujarat crushed the visitors by 82 runs. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder ran through SRH’s batting attack, picking three wickets each and wrapping their innings up on just 86 inside 15 overs. With this win, they claimed the top spot on the points table with 16 points from 12 outings.

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SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field first. Reducing GT to 26 for two inside six overs, later on 64 for three, Hyderabad fancied their chances of ending GT’s winning run; however, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar had other plans. The two completed their respective fifties, helping their side post a fighting first-inning score of 168 for five in 20 overs. &nbsp;With SRH's batting firepower, many expected the chase to be a walk in the park until Kagiso Rabada arrived on the scene. After Mohammed Siraj picked up Travis Head on a four-ball duck, Rabada removed the dangerous Indian pair of Abhishek Sharma (bowled on six) and Ishan Kishan (caught behind on 11) and Smaran Ravichandran on nine. SRH was 32 for four inside the Powerplay. &nbsp;Seamers Prasidh Krishna and Holder tore through SRH’s batting despite little resistance from Heinrich Klaasen (14), Salil Arora (16) and captain Pat Cummins (19), with Rashid Khan picking the final wicket to win a crucial match for the hosts. With 16 points, GT needs just one more win to confirm their IPL 2026 playoff spot.&nbsp;<h3>Here's what the POTM and SRH captain said -</h3>“Season in, season out, all you try to do is the best you can for the team that you’re in. I’ve just been backed, and it’s been clear what my role has been. So yeah, I just leave everything out there for the team. That’s as simple as that,” the player of the match, Rabada, said in the post-match presser. &nbsp;“I feel they bowled really well in that second innings. I was pretty happy with (it) when we walked off at the start, but yeah, pretty tricky wicket. I think they made the most of it, their bowlers, they bowled really well. So, yeah, maybe try and look at ways to get through that spell, but, you know, they deserve a bit of credit,” SRH captain Cummins noted on the team’s loss.&nbsp;Meanwhile, SRH sits in third place with 14 points from 12 games.

A dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad sees GT reclaim the #1 spot in the IPL 2026 points table. Read how Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder dismantled SRH for just 86 in Ahmedabad to secure a clinical win and inch closer to the playoffs.

Gujarat Titans (GT) secured their biggest-ever IPL win by runs against the high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Tuesday in Ahmedabad in IPL 2026. Defending a paltry score of 169, given how the times the teams have scored and chased 200-plus totals this season alone, Gujarat crushed the visitors by 82 runs. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder ran through SRH’s batting attack, picking three wickets each and wrapping their innings up on just 86 inside 15 overs. With this win, they claimed the top spot on the points table with 16 points from 12 outings.

A dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad sees GT reclaim the #1 spot in the IPL 2026 points table. Read how Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder dismantled SRH for just 86 in Ahmedabad to secure a clinical win and inch closer to the playoffs.

Gujarat Titans crush SunRisers Hyderabad by 82 runs to go on top of IPL 2026 points table

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made another injury replacement call midway through IPL 2026. After losing several first-team players due to injuries, including their former captain and veteran MS Dhoni, they included Macneil Hadley Noronha, an UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder, who replaced Ramakrishna Ghosh. The bowling all-rounder suffered a season-ending injury (foot fracture) on his IPL debut (against the Mumbai Indians) and was ruled out of the tournament. CSK replaced him with a rookie batter; know more about him.<h3>Who is Macneil Hadley Noronha?</h3>Raised in the UAE, Macneil Hadley Noronha enjoyed a breakthrough season for the Mangaluru Dragons in their title-winning campaign last year at the Maharaja Trophy. An explosive striker of the cricket ball, Macneil scored 253 runs in 13 outings at a strike rate of close to 150 (148.82), smashing 19 maximums. Not only this, but the 24-year-old also picked up 10 wickets at 7.44 with his off-spin, including his best of 2/25, which came during the final against Hubli Tigers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/german-model-lizlaz-exposes-media-plot-to-defame-virat-kohli-instagram-like-journalists-offered-money-1778601860410">‘I won’t lie for money’: German model LizLaz exposes media plot to defame Virat Kohli</a> &nbsp;Impressed with his white-ball antics, Karnataka selectors picked him in the squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The bowling all-rounder played three games, scoring 58 runs at a strike rate of over 160 (161.3). He also returned with one wicket, which came against Tripura in Ahmedabad.<h3>Injury crisis at CSK</h3>Injuries plagued CSK’s camp this season, with worries beginning to mount even before the tournament began. Not one, but two impactful players, MS Dhoni (calf injury) and overseas seamer Nathan Ellis (hamstring), suffered blows. While Dhoni was initially supposed to be out for just two weeks, as also officially communicated by CSK, he remained on the sidelines since. Ellis, however, was ruled out of the season. &nbsp;Midway through the season, CSK also lost frontline quick Khaleel Ahmed and top performer with the bat, Ayush Mhatre. While they brought in seamer Akash Madhwal for the injured Mhatre, CSK is yet to announce Khaleel’s replacement. The former champions also replaced Ellis with compatriot Spencer Johnson, who joined the camp late after recovering from an injury of his own. &nbsp;Meanwhile, CSK has climbed to fifth spot on the points table, with 12 points from 11 contested matches, winning six and losing five. They will face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) next in an away fixture on Friday (May 15).&nbsp;

CSK signs UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha to replace injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the rest of IPL 2026. Get his stats and the latest on CSK’s mounting injury list.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made another injury replacement call midway through IPL 2026. After losing several first-team players due to injuries, including their former captain and veteran MS Dhoni, they included Macneil Hadley Noronha, an UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder, who replaced Ramakrishna Ghosh. The bowling all-rounder suffered a season-ending injury (foot fracture) on his IPL debut (against the Mumbai Indians) and was ruled out of the tournament. CSK replaced him with a rookie batter; know more about him. Who is Macneil Hadley Noronha? Raised in the UAE, Macneil Hadley Noronha enjoyed a breakthrough season for the Mangaluru Dragons in their title-winning campaign last year at the Maharaja Trophy. An explosive striker of the cricket ball, Macneil scored 253 runs in 13 outings at a strike rate of close to 150 (148.82), smashing 19 maximums. Not only this, but the 24-year-old also picked up 10 wickets at 7.44 with his off-spin, including his best of 2/25, which came during the final against Hubli Tigers. Also read | ‘I won’t lie for money’: German model LizLaz exposes media plot to defame Virat Kohli Impressed with his white-ball antics, Karnataka selectors picked him in the squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The bowling all-rounder played three games, scoring 58 runs at a strike rate of over 160 (161.3). He also returned with one wicket, which came against Tripura in Ahmedabad. Injury crisis at CSK Injuries plagued CSK’s camp this season, with worries beginning to mount even before the tournament began. Not one, but two impactful players, MS Dhoni (calf injury) and overseas seamer Nathan Ellis (hamstring), suffered blows. While Dhoni was initially supposed to be out for just two weeks, as also officially communicated by CSK, he remained on the sidelines since. Ellis, however, was ruled out of the season. Midway through the season, CSK also lost frontline quick Khaleel Ahmed and top performer with the bat, Ayush Mhatre. While they brought in seamer Akash Madhwal for the injured Mhatre, CSK is yet to announce Khaleel’s replacement. The former champions also replaced Ellis with compatriot Spencer Johnson, who joined the camp late after recovering from an injury of his own. Meanwhile, CSK has climbed to fifth spot on the points table, with 12 points from 11 contested matches, winning six and losing five. They will face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) next in an away fixture on Friday (May 15).

CSK signs UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha to replace injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the rest of IPL 2026. Get his stats and the latest on CSK’s mounting injury list.

IPL 2026: Meet Macneil Hadley Noronha, UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder, who replaces Ghosh at CSK

Virat Kohli’s public image was on offer to be tarnished, but the German model LizLaz, who became an overnight sensation following Kohli’s like on one of her Instagram posts, denied doing it for money. In a shocking revelation, the social media influencer admitted almost falling prey to journalists and their mantras (of using her as a tool) to spread a negative perception of Kohli in the media and among the fans.&nbsp;Speaking on Filmymantra Media, LizLaz admitted to being offered money to make false statements about the Indian star and publicly target him. In several video clips going viral on social media, the German model is on record saying, "Some journalists even offered me money to say bad things about him (Virat Kohli) and make allegations about things he never did. But why would I do that?"&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-is-very-sensitive-to-criticism-sanjay-manjrekar-takes-jibe-at-india-rcb-great-ipl-2026-royal-challengers-bengaluru-kohli-test-retirement-1778582597420">‘Virat Kohli is very sensitive to criticism’: Sanjay Manjrekar takes jibe at India, RCB great</a> &nbsp;On the contrary, she claimed that Kohli happens to be her favourite cricketer and that she had no intentions of damaging his reputation for financial gain of all things. Recalling the instance when Kohli’s like on her social media post created buzz, LizLaz revealed she didn’t even know about it until people started calling her. &nbsp;“I found out because people started calling me. I didn’t even see it in my notifications,” she said.<h2>How Kohli’s ‘one like’ made her feel unreal</h2>The German model LizLaz revealed how social media was flooded with messages and screenshots (of Kohli’s like on her post), and that she became the talking point worldwide.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I opened Google, and there were pages and pages about me. It felt very unreal,” she added. &nbsp;Moreover, the most interesting part about this was how in India, everyone was searching for LizLaz, while it was opposite in Germany, where Virat Kohli became the most searched name overnight.&nbsp; &nbsp;“In India, people were asking, ‘Who is LizLaz?’ But in Germany, the headlines were asking, ‘Who is Virat Kohli?’ because cricket is not very popular there,” she joked. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Kohli is currently plying his trade for his IPL franchise, RCB, in the ongoing edition. With a mercurial form, Kohli has amassed over 300 runs in 11 contested matches, but he has also registered two successive ducks in his previous two innings. His team, however, sits at the top of the points table, with 14 points from 11 games, inching closer to sealing another playoff spot.&nbsp;

German model LizLaz exposes shocking claims that journalists offered her cash to defame Virat Kohli after a viral Instagram "like." Get the full story on the media plot and an update on RCB's IPL 2026 campaign. 

Virat Kohli’s public image was on offer to be tarnished, but the German model LizLaz, who became an overnight sensation following Kohli’s like on one of her Instagram posts, denied doing it for money. In a shocking revelation, the social media influencer admitted almost falling prey to journalists and their mantras (of using her as a tool) to spread a negative perception of Kohli in the media and among the fans. Speaking on Filmymantra Media, LizLaz admitted to being offered money to make false statements about the Indian star and publicly target him. In several video clips going viral on social media, the German model is on record saying, "Some journalists even offered me money to say bad things about him (Virat Kohli) and make allegations about things he never did. But why would I do that?" Also read | ‘Virat Kohli is very sensitive to criticism’: Sanjay Manjrekar takes jibe at India, RCB great On the contrary, she claimed that Kohli happens to be her favourite cricketer and that she had no intentions of damaging his reputation for financial gain of all things. Recalling the instance when Kohli’s like on her social media post created buzz, LizLaz revealed she didn’t even know about it until people started calling her. “I found out because people started calling me. I didn’t even see it in my notifications,” she said. How Kohli’s ‘one like’ made her feel unreal The German model LizLaz revealed how social media was flooded with messages and screenshots (of Kohli’s like on her post), and that she became the talking point worldwide. “I opened Google, and there were pages and pages about me. It felt very unreal,” she added. Moreover, the most interesting part about this was how in India, everyone was searching for LizLaz, while it was opposite in Germany, where Virat Kohli became the most searched name overnight. “In India, people were asking, ‘Who is LizLaz?’ But in Germany, the headlines were asking, ‘Who is Virat Kohli?’ because cricket is not very popular there,” she joked. Meanwhile, Kohli is currently plying his trade for his IPL franchise, RCB, in the ongoing edition. With a mercurial form, Kohli has amassed over 300 runs in 11 contested matches, but he has also registered two successive ducks in his previous two innings. His team, however, sits at the top of the points table, with 14 points from 11 games, inching closer to sealing another playoff spot.

German model LizLaz exposes shocking claims that journalists offered her cash to defame Virat Kohli after a viral Instagram "like." Get the full story on the media plot and an update on RCB's IPL 2026 campaign.&nbsp;

‘I won’t lie for money’: German model LizLaz exposes media plot to defame Virat Kohli

Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has urged the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step into the Vinesh Phogat vs Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) fiasco. The WFI accused Vinesh of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, while also declaring her ineligible to compete in domestic events until late June, as she eyes a comeback following Paris Games heartbreak.&nbsp;Vinesh travelled to Gonda in Uttar Pradesh for the trials in the women’s freestyle event, only for the authorities to deny her permission. Not only did the WFI ask her to first reply to the show-cause notice issued this past weekend, but it also accused her of failing to complete the mandatory six-month notice period required for athletes returning from retirement under UWW Anti-Doping Rules. &nbsp;Taking jibes at WFI and accusing them of restricting Phogat’s comeback to wrestling, Sakshi, in a video posted on social media, said, “I can give many such examples, where the sports federations of other countries make the rules easier for their players. So that even after becoming a mother, women can play for the country and win medals. Whereas, our federation implements such rules two days before, so that Vinesh cannot make a comeback.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/jo-fukuda-mikky-keetels-shine-at-wings-for-life-world-run-2026-samrat-putatunda-urmila-bane-star-for-india-1778591726478">Jo Fukuda, Mikky Keetels shine at Wings for Life World Run 2026; Samrat Putatunda, Urmila Bane star for India</a> &nbsp;“I request the honourable Prime Minister, the honourable Sports Minister, and the Wrestling Federation to take the trials for Vinesh so that they can also win medals for the country and make the country proud. And to set such an example, so that even after becoming a mother, women can play for their country, win medals, and make the country proud,” said Malik.&nbsp; &nbsp;Having missed out on the Asian Games trials window, Phogat has little hope of competing (in the trials) for the World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, later this year.<h3>Rules are rules for everyone!</h3>WFI President Sanjay Singh shared his thoughts on this episode, stressing how rules are rules for everyone, regardless of the wrestler’s stature.&nbsp; &nbsp;“There was no reason for Vinesh to come here, as she was barred. But when Vinesh came to Gonda yesterday, the WFI briefed her about the reasons for which she was issued a show-cause notice. She told me that she will give a detailed reply. Once she replies, a disciplinary committee of the WFI will take a call within 10 days.&nbsp; &nbsp;“For the Asian Games, she won’t be able to make it because the trial is on May 30 for women wrestlers. Will she be able to give her detailed reply, and will the committee have time to take a call on her participation? I don’t think so. When it comes to the trials for the World Championships, the WFI will take a call depending on what she mentions in her reply,” Singh said in a chat with the publication.&nbsp;

Sakshi Malik appeals to PM Modi after Vinesh Phogat is barred from her comeback tournament in Gonda. Read the latest on the WFI eligibility row.

Olympic bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has urged the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step into the Vinesh Phogat vs Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) fiasco. The WFI accused Vinesh of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, while also declaring her ineligible to compete in domestic events until late June, as she eyes a comeback following Paris Games heartbreak. Vinesh travelled to Gonda in Uttar Pradesh for the trials in the women’s freestyle event, only for the authorities to deny her permission. Not only did the WFI ask her to first reply to the show-cause notice issued this past weekend, but it also accused her of failing to complete the mandatory six-month notice period required for athletes returning from retirement under UWW Anti-Doping Rules. Taking jibes at WFI and accusing them of restricting Phogat’s comeback to wrestling, Sakshi, in a video posted on social media, said, “I can give many such examples, where the sports federations of other countries make the rules easier for their players. So that even after becoming a mother, women can play for the country and win medals. Whereas, our federation implements such rules two days before, so that Vinesh cannot make a comeback. Also read | Jo Fukuda, Mikky Keetels shine at Wings for Life World Run 2026; Samrat Putatunda, Urmila Bane star for India “I request the honourable Prime Minister, the honourable Sports Minister, and the Wrestling Federation to take the trials for Vinesh so that they can also win medals for the country and make the country proud. And to set such an example, so that even after becoming a mother, women can play for their country, win medals, and make the country proud,” said Malik. Having missed out on the Asian Games trials window, Phogat has little hope of competing (in the trials) for the World Championships in Manama, Bahrain, later this year. Rules are rules for everyone! WFI President Sanjay Singh shared his thoughts on this episode, stressing how rules are rules for everyone, regardless of the wrestler’s stature. “There was no reason for Vinesh to come here, as she was barred. But when Vinesh came to Gonda yesterday, the WFI briefed her about the reasons for which she was issued a show-cause notice. She told me that she will give a detailed reply. Once she replies, a disciplinary committee of the WFI will take a call within 10 days. “For the Asian Games, she won’t be able to make it because the trial is on May 30 for women wrestlers. Will she be able to give her detailed reply, and will the committee have time to take a call on her participation? I don’t think so. When it comes to the trials for the World Championships, the WFI will take a call depending on what she mentions in her reply,” Singh said in a chat with the publication.

Sakshi Malik appeals to PM Modi after Vinesh Phogat is barred from her comeback tournament in Gonda. Read the latest on the WFI eligibility row.

‘Let her play’: Sakshi Malik urges PM Modi to allow Vinesh Phogat’s wrestling comeback

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City do not feel extra pressure even though they realistically need to beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. City, with three games left, is five points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand. Failure to win at the Etihad would mean Mikel Arteta's side could clinch their first Premier League title for 22 years against Burnley on Monday. Guardiola was asked at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday how much pressure City were under after recent results, including last week's damaging 3-3 draw at Everton.&nbsp;"Same one, two days, three days, four days ago, one week, two weeks, same one," he said.&nbsp;The City boss, chasing a seventh Premier League title in nine seasons, said he had not seen his players to gauge their mood since the dramatic end to Arsenal's match at West Ham on Sunday.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-real-possibility-something-bad-will-happen-fifa-world-cup-2026-matches-in-us-under-cloud-of-terrorism-1778559610438">'Real possibility something bad will happen': FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in US under cloud of terrorism</a>&nbsp;The Gunners won 1-0 after relegation-threatened West Ham's last-gasp equaliser was ruled out following a lengthy VAR check.&nbsp;"I learned from my career as a manager, what you cannot control, forget about it," said Guardiola. "(Focus) and do better what we have not done better this season to fight for the Premier League. We are still fighting and (next it is) Crystal Palace."&nbsp;Palace hosts Arsenal on the final day of the Premier League season, just days before they face Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final, but Guardiola said he was not concerned at the prospect they could field a weakened team.&nbsp;"They are so professional, the teams," he said. "Crystal Palace will play top. We saw Leeds yesterday against Spurs (a 1-1 draw), how even being out of the relegation battle... how they compete."&nbsp;Guardiola said Rodri and Abdukodir Khusanov were both "better" and that he would decide after training on Tuesday whether either were ready to return to action.&nbsp;City face Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday, still in the running for a domestic treble after winning the League Cup earlier this season.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City feel no extra pressure ahead of their "must-win" clash with Crystal Palace. With Arsenal leading by five points, read Pep's update on Rodri, the title race, and his response to the Gunners' late win.

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City do not feel extra pressure even though they realistically need to beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. City, with three games left, is five points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand. Failure to win at the Etihad would mean Mikel Arteta's side could clinch their first Premier League title for 22 years against Burnley on Monday. Guardiola was asked at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday how much pressure City were under after recent results, including last week's damaging 3-3 draw at Everton. "Same one, two days, three days, four days ago, one week, two weeks, same one," he said. The City boss, chasing a seventh Premier League title in nine seasons, said he had not seen his players to gauge their mood since the dramatic end to Arsenal's match at West Ham on Sunday. Also read | 'Real possibility something bad will happen': FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in US under cloud of terrorism The Gunners won 1-0 after relegation-threatened West Ham's last-gasp equaliser was ruled out following a lengthy VAR check. "I learned from my career as a manager, what you cannot control, forget about it," said Guardiola. "(Focus) and do better what we have not done better this season to fight for the Premier League. We are still fighting and (next it is) Crystal Palace." Palace hosts Arsenal on the final day of the Premier League season, just days before they face Spanish side Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final, but Guardiola said he was not concerned at the prospect they could field a weakened team. "They are so professional, the teams," he said. "Crystal Palace will play top. We saw Leeds yesterday against Spurs (a 1-1 draw), how even being out of the relegation battle... how they compete." Guardiola said Rodri and Abdukodir Khusanov were both "better" and that he would decide after training on Tuesday whether either were ready to return to action. City face Chelsea in the FA Cup final on Saturday, still in the running for a domestic treble after winning the League Cup earlier this season. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City feel no extra pressure ahead of their "must-win" clash with Crystal Palace. With Arsenal leading by five points, read Pep's update on Rodri, the title race, and his response to the Gunners' late win.

Race for Premier League crown not over yet, insists Manchester City boss Guardiola

More than 8,000 runners across 19 organised App Runs in India came together for the Wings for Life World Run 2026, a global initiative supported by Red Bull dedicated to spinal cord injury research and rehabilitation. Among the standout events in India was the Mumbai Organised App Run held at Gargi Plaza inside KJ Somaiya Campus, Vidyavihar, Ghatkopar, where over 1,100 participants turned up to run for a cause bigger than themselves, ‘Running for those who can’t’.&nbsp;Held simultaneously around the world, the run started at 4:30 pm IST, with participants joining both on-ground and virtually through the Wings for Life World Run app. The event welcomed runners from different age groups and backgrounds, including specially-abled participants, reinforcing the inclusive spirit of the initiative. Far beyond a competitive race, the Wings for Life World Run evolved into a celebration of community, hope and togetherness. Participants cheered for strangers, runners danced to music along the route, and volunteers supported wheelchair athletes throughout the event.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-winner-shabnim-ismail-reverses-retirement-to-make-south-africa-women-t20-world-cup-squad-2026-1778587956838">WPL winner Shabnim Ismail reverses retirement to make SA’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad</a>&nbsp;Globally, the Wings for Life World Run 2026 recorded 346,527 officially registered participants from 192 nationalities across 173 countries. The event featured seven flagship run locations and 648 organised App Runs across 73 countries, while thousands of others participated independently worldwide. The 2026 edition raised an impressive €69.7 million, with 100 per cent of the proceeds directed toward spinal cord injury treatment and advanced research.&nbsp;Japan’s Jo Fukuda emerged victorious in the men’s category after covering 78.95km in Fukuoka, while Mikky Keetels topped the women’s standings with 62.24km in Breda, Netherlands. In India, Samrat Putatunda claimed the men’s title with a distance of 33.11km in Kolkata, while Urmila Bane won the women’s category in Mumbai after completing 18.04km.&nbsp;“Wings for Life World Run is a great initiative. We all run for those who can’t. It’s not just a normal run but a whole experience where people are dancing while running to music and cheering each other constantly,” said Ankit Panth, one of India’s most popular gaming professionals and a Red Bull Player, who participated in the Mumbai run. Adding further prestige to the event was Colin Jackson, the two-time world champion and Olympic silver medallist in the 110m hurdles, who serves as the International Sports Director for the Wings for Life World Run.

Over 8,000 runners across India participated in the Wings for Life World Run 2026 organised by Red Bull, supporting spinal cord injury research while joining 346,000+ participants globally

More than 8,000 runners across 19 organised App Runs in India came together for the Wings for Life World Run 2026, a global initiative supported by Red Bull dedicated to spinal cord injury research and rehabilitation. Among the standout events in India was the Mumbai Organised App Run held at Gargi Plaza inside KJ Somaiya Campus, Vidyavihar, Ghatkopar, where over 1,100 participants turned up to run for a cause bigger than themselves, ‘Running for those who can’t’. Held simultaneously around the world, the run started at 4:30 pm IST, with participants joining both on-ground and virtually through the Wings for Life World Run app. The event welcomed runners from different age groups and backgrounds, including specially-abled participants, reinforcing the inclusive spirit of the initiative. Far beyond a competitive race, the Wings for Life World Run evolved into a celebration of community, hope and togetherness. Participants cheered for strangers, runners danced to music along the route, and volunteers supported wheelchair athletes throughout the event. Also Read: WPL winner Shabnim Ismail reverses retirement to make SA’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad Globally, the Wings for Life World Run 2026 recorded 346,527 officially registered participants from 192 nationalities across 173 countries. The event featured seven flagship run locations and 648 organised App Runs across 73 countries, while thousands of others participated independently worldwide. The 2026 edition raised an impressive €69.7 million, with 100 per cent of the proceeds directed toward spinal cord injury treatment and advanced research. Japan’s Jo Fukuda emerged victorious in the men’s category after covering 78.95km in Fukuoka, while Mikky Keetels topped the women’s standings with 62.24km in Breda, Netherlands. In India, Samrat Putatunda claimed the men’s title with a distance of 33.11km in Kolkata, while Urmila Bane won the women’s category in Mumbai after completing 18.04km. “Wings for Life World Run is a great initiative. We all run for those who can’t. It’s not just a normal run but a whole experience where people are dancing while running to music and cheering each other constantly,” said Ankit Panth, one of India’s most popular gaming professionals and a Red Bull Player, who participated in the Mumbai run. Adding further prestige to the event was Colin Jackson, the two-time world champion and Olympic silver medallist in the 110m hurdles, who serves as the International Sports Director for the Wings for Life World Run.

More than 8,000 runners across India joined the Wings for Life World Run 2026, raising hope and funds for spinal cord injury research

Jo Fukuda, Mikky Keetels shine at Wings for Life World Run 2026; Samrat Putatunda, Urmila Bane star for India

Pace veteran Shabnim Ismail has reversed her international retirement to return to South Africa’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad 2026. The 37-year-old, who is also a Women’s Premier League (WPL) winner with the Mumbai Indians, announced her retirement in 2023, but has been active in franchise cricket since. The right-arm quick will link up with her former teammate and new-ball partner Marizanne Kapp, and former captain Dane van Niekerk, who also reversed her retirement last year.&nbsp;Laura Wolvaardt will lead the 15-woman squad, including South Africa regulars Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon and Ayabonga Khaka. While explosive finisher and ex-U19 captain Kayla Reyneke will feature in her first senior World Cup, keeper-batter Karabo Meso has also been recalled since recovering from a wrist injury.&nbsp; &nbsp;South Africa will begin their campaign against Australia in Manchester on June 13.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Having someone like Shabnim back adds a lot of value to the group," head coach Mandla Mashimbyi said in a CSA press release. "We had good conversations, and you could see the hunger she still has to represent South Africa and help this team achieve something special. We're also pleased to have players like Marizanne, Dane and Karabo available again.” &nbsp;Since announcing her retirement, the veteran quick has played close to 100 T20s (92*) across different franchise leagues, including in WPL, WBBL, the WCPL and the women’s hundred. Her experience could come in handy for her team, which aims for its maiden T20 crown. &nbsp;"Keeping the core of the group together was important to us because this is a squad that has built strong experience, combinations and understanding over time. At the same time, we also looked at areas where we felt additional experience and impactful options could strengthen the team, especially in the high-pressure moments that often decide tournaments of this nature,” South Africa women's convener of selectors Clinton du Preez said.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Anneke Elizabeth Bosch, who carried the South African team to the final last time, has been left out.&nbsp;<h3>South Africa Women's T20 World Cup squad&nbsp;</h3>Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon and Dané van Niekerk

The "Demon" is back! Shabnim Ismail reverses retirement to join South Africa’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Check out the full 15-player Proteas roster here.

Pace veteran Shabnim Ismail has reversed her international retirement to return to South Africa’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad 2026. The 37-year-old, who is also a Women’s Premier League (WPL) winner with the Mumbai Indians, announced her retirement in 2023, but has been active in franchise cricket since. The right-arm quick will link up with her former teammate and new-ball partner Marizanne Kapp, and former captain Dane van Niekerk, who also reversed her retirement last year. Laura Wolvaardt will lead the 15-woman squad, including South Africa regulars Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon and Ayabonga Khaka. While explosive finisher and ex-U19 captain Kayla Reyneke will feature in her first senior World Cup, keeper-batter Karabo Meso has also been recalled since recovering from a wrist injury. South Africa will begin their campaign against Australia in Manchester on June 13. "Having someone like Shabnim back adds a lot of value to the group," head coach Mandla Mashimbyi said in a CSA press release. "We had good conversations, and you could see the hunger she still has to represent South Africa and help this team achieve something special. We're also pleased to have players like Marizanne, Dane and Karabo available again.” Since announcing her retirement, the veteran quick has played close to 100 T20s (92*) across different franchise leagues, including in WPL, WBBL, the WCPL and the women’s hundred. Her experience could come in handy for her team, which aims for its maiden T20 crown. "Keeping the core of the group together was important to us because this is a squad that has built strong experience, combinations and understanding over time. At the same time, we also looked at areas where we felt additional experience and impactful options could strengthen the team, especially in the high-pressure moments that often decide tournaments of this nature,” South Africa women's convener of selectors Clinton du Preez said. Meanwhile, Anneke Elizabeth Bosch, who carried the South African team to the final last time, has been left out. South Africa Women's T20 World Cup squad Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon and Dané van Niekerk

The "Demon" is back! Shabnim Ismail reverses retirement to join South Africa’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Check out the full 15-player Proteas roster here.

WPL winner Shabnim Ismail reverses retirement to make SA’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad

Bangladesh continued to dominate at home with a thumping 104-run win over Pakistan in the first of the two Tests in Dhaka on Tuesday (May 12). Creating history with their maiden Test win over Pakistan on home soil, the hosts did a remarkable job. Seamer Nahid Rana picked up five wickets in the fourth innings to help his team draw first blood. Chasing 268, Pakistan got all out on 163, losing the first Test on day five.&nbsp;WATCH Winning Moment -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The final blow. Shaheen Shah Afridi falls. Bangladesh rise 🇧🇩 <a href="https://t.co/KhyyFbSXB4">pic.twitter.com/KhyyFbSXB4</a>&mdash; Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCBtigers/status/2054155526578299149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Rana was also responsible for dismantling Pakistan's ODI outfit before this series, resulting in Bangladesh’s first ODI series win over the Men in Green.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-men-s-odi-rankings-india-remain-top-ranked-side-after-annual-update-1778505788638">ICC Men’s ODI Rankings: India remain top-ranked side after annual update</a> &nbsp;Babar Azam-less Pakistan bowled first after winning the toss. A brilliant 101 by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (101 off 130 balls), combined with handy fifties from opener Mominul Haque (91) and veteran gloveman Mushfiqur Rahim (71), helped Bangladesh post a fighting 413 in the first innings.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pakistan almost nullified that with a strong reply, registering 386 in theirs, with debutant Azam Awais smashing an impressive hundred (103).&nbsp;Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha also contributed late with the bat, before Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s five-for kept their score in check. &nbsp;Rain spoiled most of the action on days three and four, with Bangladesh declaring on 240 for nine on the final day, setting a chaseable target of 268 runs for Pakistan.<h3>Final Day Dhaka Drama</h3>Pakistan lost opener Imam-ul-Haq on the fifth ball of the first over on just two, before Awais and captain Shan Masood fell quickly, with the visitors being reduced to 67 for three at one stage.&nbsp; &nbsp;Abdullah Fazal and Agha tried reviving Pakistan’s hopes only for a late collapse in the final innings, with the visitors losing seven wickets for 43 runs to surrender the first Test.&nbsp;The second Test begins in Sylhet on Saturday (May 16).

History in Dhaka! Bangladesh secured their first-ever home Test win over Pakistan with a 104-run victory. See how Nahid Rana’s 5-for stunned the Men in Green.

Bangladesh continued to dominate at home with a thumping 104-run win over Pakistan in the first of the two Tests in Dhaka on Tuesday (May 12). Creating history with their maiden Test win over Pakistan on home soil, the hosts did a remarkable job. Seamer Nahid Rana picked up five wickets in the fourth innings to help his team draw first blood. Chasing 268, Pakistan got all out on 163, losing the first Test on day five. WATCH Winning Moment -

History in Dhaka! Bangladesh secured their first-ever home Test win over Pakistan with a 104-run victory. See how Nahid Rana’s 5-for stunned the Men in Green.

Bangladesh stun Pakistan in Dhaka Test to take 1-0 lead in two-match series

Indian cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar is back taking jibes at the batting great Virat Kohli, saying the former captain is ‘sensitive to criticism’. Manjrekar said Kohli might keep saying how outside noise doesn’t affect him, but the reality is different, arguing that Kohli pays close attention to criticism directed at him. The commentator also added how Kohli often goes ‘cold’ or rather stiff during his interaction with him during toss time or post-match pressers during the ongoing IPL 2026.&nbsp;Speaking on Sportstar’s Inside Edge Podcast, Manjrekar revealed how Kohli’s body language changes after he is informed about the criticism aimed at him.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-fell-short-of-planning-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-concedes-after-fourth-consecutive-loss-1778564986848">IPL 2026 | 'Fell short of planning:' PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes after fourth consecutive loss</a> &nbsp;“So, he's one of those first guys who kept saying, you know, we don't care about what people say… but he's also very sensitive,” Manjrekar said, while also adding &nbsp;that the criticism could also ‘spur him on to get that next big hundred.’<h2>Sanjay praises Virat!</h2>On the contrary, Manjrekar also praised Kohli’s impact as a leader, saying that despite challenging conditions, he was the driving force for his team.&nbsp; “The thing to like about him as captain was when things went flat… he would still make sure the team was driven,” Manjrekar said. “Under Virat Kohli, every player had to be like Virat Kohli.”&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Kohli has had a mixed IPL 2026 so far. Since lifting his maiden IPL title last season, Kohli maintained his run-scoring spree in the initial matches before a lean patch impacted his numbers. In 11 contested matches thus far, Kohli has smashed 379 runs, including three fifties, with the best of 81. However, in his previous two matches, he got out on zeroes. &nbsp; &nbsp;Against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi seamer Prince Yadav cleaned his off stump on a second-ball duck. At the same time, in his latest outing against the Mumbai Indians (MI), Virat departed on a first-ball zero off Deepak Chahar. Kohli’s RCB, however, sits at the top of the points table with 14 points from 11 matches, including seven wins and four losses.

"He's very sensitive." Sanjay Manjrekar takes a fresh jibe at Virat Kohli, claiming the RCB star's "outside noise" defence is a facade. Get the full story here.

Indian cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar is back taking jibes at the batting great Virat Kohli, saying the former captain is ‘sensitive to criticism’. Manjrekar said Kohli might keep saying how outside noise doesn’t affect him, but the reality is different, arguing that Kohli pays close attention to criticism directed at him. The commentator also added how Kohli often goes ‘cold’ or rather stiff during his interaction with him during toss time or post-match pressers during the ongoing IPL 2026. Speaking on Sportstar’s Inside Edge Podcast, Manjrekar revealed how Kohli’s body language changes after he is informed about the criticism aimed at him. Also read | IPL 2026 | 'Fell short of planning:' PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes after fourth consecutive loss “So, he's one of those first guys who kept saying, you know, we don't care about what people say… but he's also very sensitive,” Manjrekar said, while also adding that the criticism could also ‘spur him on to get that next big hundred.’ Sanjay praises Virat! On the contrary, Manjrekar also praised Kohli’s impact as a leader, saying that despite challenging conditions, he was the driving force for his team. “The thing to like about him as captain was when things went flat… he would still make sure the team was driven,” Manjrekar said. “Under Virat Kohli, every player had to be like Virat Kohli.” Meanwhile, Kohli has had a mixed IPL 2026 so far. Since lifting his maiden IPL title last season, Kohli maintained his run-scoring spree in the initial matches before a lean patch impacted his numbers. In 11 contested matches thus far, Kohli has smashed 379 runs, including three fifties, with the best of 81. However, in his previous two matches, he got out on zeroes. Against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi seamer Prince Yadav cleaned his off stump on a second-ball duck. At the same time, in his latest outing against the Mumbai Indians (MI), Virat departed on a first-ball zero off Deepak Chahar. Kohli’s RCB, however, sits at the top of the points table with 14 points from 11 matches, including seven wins and four losses.

"He's very sensitive." Sanjay Manjrekar takes a fresh jibe at Virat Kohli, claiming the RCB star's "outside noise" defence is a facade. Get the full story here.

‘Virat Kohli is very sensitive to criticism’: Sanjay Manjrekar takes jibe at India, RCB great

Rahul Dravid, India's T20 World Cup winning former coach, is now part owner of a T20 franchise team. Dravid is co-owner of Dublin Guardians - one of the six teams in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The tournament, sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), has been launched in partnership with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, features teams from Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This is also the first ICC-sanctioned multi-country tournament in Europe, which is set to be launched in August 2026.<h2>What Dravid said about owning a team in ETPL?</h2>In a statement after Dravid was unveiled as the co-owner Dublin franchise, the former India skipper said: "What attracted me to ETPL was the larger vision behind it, the opportunity to help grow cricket in Europe by strengthening grassroots development and creating pathways for emerging talent across Ireland and Europe. Dublin already has a passionate cricketing community and enormous potential for growth. Nurturing the next generation has always been important to me, and I believe ETPL can play a meaningful role in that journey."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-fell-short-of-planning-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-concedes-after-fourth-consecutive-loss-1778564986848">IPL 2026 | 'Fell short of planning:' PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes after fourth consecutive loss</a><h2>Who are the other owners in ETPL apart from Dravid?</h2>Apart from Dravid being the co-owner of Dublin Guardians, several former and current cricketers own the teams in the league co-owned by Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan. Below is the list of other co-owners and franchises in the ETPLGlenn Maxwell (currently Australia cricketer) is co-owner of Irish Wolves. Steve Waugh (former Australia skipper) is co-owner of Amsterdam Flames. Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills (former New Zealand cricketers) are owners of Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Chris Gayle (former West Indies player) is co-owner of Glasgow Cosmic. Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen (SA players) are owners of Rotterdam Dockers.

The ETPL features six teams -  Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This is also the first ICC-sanctioned multi-country tournament in Europe, which is set to be launched in August 2026.

Rahul Dravid, India's T20 World Cup winning former coach, is now part owner of a T20 franchise team. Dravid is co-owner of Dublin Guardians - one of the six teams in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The tournament, sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), has been launched in partnership with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, features teams from Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This is also the first ICC-sanctioned multi-country tournament in Europe, which is set to be launched in August 2026. What Dravid said about owning a team in ETPL? In a statement after Dravid was unveiled as the co-owner Dublin franchise, the former India skipper said: "What attracted me to ETPL was the larger vision behind it, the opportunity to help grow cricket in Europe by strengthening grassroots development and creating pathways for emerging talent across Ireland and Europe. Dublin already has a passionate cricketing community and enormous potential for growth. Nurturing the next generation has always been important to me, and I believe ETPL can play a meaningful role in that journey." Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Fell short of planning:' PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes after fourth consecutive loss Who are the other owners in ETPL apart from Dravid? Apart from Dravid being the co-owner of Dublin Guardians, several former and current cricketers own the teams in the league co-owned by Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan. Below is the list of other co-owners and franchises in the ETPL Glenn Maxwell (currently Australia cricketer) is co-owner of Irish Wolves. Steve Waugh (former Australia skipper) is co-owner of Amsterdam Flames. Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills (former New Zealand cricketers) are owners of Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Chris Gayle (former West Indies player) is co-owner of Glasgow Cosmic. Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen (SA players) are owners of Rotterdam Dockers.

The ETPL features six teams - &nbsp;Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This is also the first ICC-sanctioned multi-country tournament in Europe, which is set to be launched in August 2026.

What is ETPL? Rahul Dravid is co-owner of Dublin Guardians - Who are the other owners and which are the other teams?

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, after loss against Delhi Capital (DC) in IPL 2026 on Monday (May 11), conceded that his team fell short of planning. PBKS scored 210/5 in 20 overs which DC chased in 18.5 overs and three wickets in hand. The loss was Punjab's fourth consecutive after being unbeaten in first seven matches of the 11 games played. Played at Dharamsala, PBKS also didn't bowl ace leggie Yuzvendra Chahal on a pitch which assisted the seamers. Iyer also blamed fielding and bowling for the loss as they slid to fourth place on the points table with 13 points from six wins, one no result and one loss in IPL 2026 so far.<h2>Iyer concedes PBKS planning failure after DC chase down 211</h2>Speaking after the match on where it went wrong for PBKS, Iyer said: "Don't have to beat around the bush, but fielding and bowling again" while acknowledging that the score was "absolutely" enough. "Feel it was 30 runs more on this wicket, given how the ball was seaming and the variable bounce."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-who-is-madhav-tiwari-dc-s-fast-bowling-all-rounder-impresses-against-priyansh-arya-1778513621931">Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya</a>Iyer was also asked why Chahal was not given an over to which he replied: "It was a thought but the way it was seaming, if we had executed our lines and lengths, we may have gotten wickets. But we did not. I always say that hard length or short of hard length is the best ball. Not easy to hit. We fell short of planning."<h2>DC keep themselve alive, barely</h2>Chasing 211, DC didn't have a good start as they lost three wickets inside five overs. It was not until Axar Patel (56) and David Miller (51) innings before DC could dream of a win. After both the half-centurions were dismissed, Ashutosh Sharma (24 off 10) and Madhav Tiwari (18 unbeaten off 8) took the onus in the death overs and held their nerves as DC chased the target with seven balls and three wickets in hand.&nbsp;

After being unbeaten in the first seven games of the tournament, PBKS have suffered four consecutive losses in IPL 2026 with the latest one coming against DC on Monday (May 11).

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, after loss against Delhi Capital (DC) in IPL 2026 on Monday (May 11), conceded that his team fell short of planning. PBKS scored 210/5 in 20 overs which DC chased in 18.5 overs and three wickets in hand. The loss was Punjab's fourth consecutive after being unbeaten in first seven matches of the 11 games played. Played at Dharamsala, PBKS also didn't bowl ace leggie Yuzvendra Chahal on a pitch which assisted the seamers. Iyer also blamed fielding and bowling for the loss as they slid to fourth place on the points table with 13 points from six wins, one no result and one loss in IPL 2026 so far. Iyer concedes PBKS planning failure after DC chase down 211 Speaking after the match on where it went wrong for PBKS, Iyer said: "Don't have to beat around the bush, but fielding and bowling again" while acknowledging that the score was "absolutely" enough. "Feel it was 30 runs more on this wicket, given how the ball was seaming and the variable bounce." Also Read - Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya Iyer was also asked why Chahal was not given an over to which he replied: "It was a thought but the way it was seaming, if we had executed our lines and lengths, we may have gotten wickets. But we did not. I always say that hard length or short of hard length is the best ball. Not easy to hit. We fell short of planning." DC keep themselve alive, barely Chasing 211, DC didn't have a good start as they lost three wickets inside five overs. It was not until Axar Patel (56) and David Miller (51) innings before DC could dream of a win. After both the half-centurions were dismissed, Ashutosh Sharma (24 off 10) and Madhav Tiwari (18 unbeaten off 8) took the onus in the death overs and held their nerves as DC chased the target with seven balls and three wickets in hand.

After being unbeaten in the first seven games of the tournament, PBKS have suffered four consecutive losses in IPL 2026 with the latest one coming against DC on Monday (May 11).

IPL 2026 | 'Fell short of planning:' PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes after fourth consecutive loss

The FIFA World Cup 2026, which is set to begin in a month on June 11, is facing increased risk of terror attack at the matches in the USA which is co-hosting the tournament along with Mexico and Canada. A total fo 104 matches will be played in the Football World Cup and 78 of them are in the US across 13 cities including the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran is also not helping the case as the security officials in the USA are trying to make it a successful event.<h2>FIFA World Cup 2026 under terror cloud?</h2>THe US law enforcement agency FBI, in March, held an exercise to train agents for situations including domestic terrorism during the World Cup. The agents were called from throughout the country for this exercise, and one of them told UK-based news outlet Guardian: "It will be hard to control, given the environment and the number of locations of matches and watch parties across the United States. There is a very real possibility that something bad will happen."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-will-personally-bring-hot-dog-coke-fifa-chief-infantino-on-2-3-million-reselling-price-of-final-s-tickets-1778136235002">FIFA chief Infantino defends high prices of football World Cup tickets</a>The agent, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, also said that they were 'alarmed at the scale of exercise' and conceded that "there’s a lot that needs to be dealt with" in terms of threats during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.Speaking on the matter, Javed Ali, a former employee of FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as well as a senior director for counter-terrorism in national security council, also said: "We need to protect not only each venue, but all the other links in the chain that get to the point of the game. There are just so many games. There’s only so many resources to deploy to try to buy down risk against a number of different threats."<h2>Which US cities are hosting the FIFA World Cup matches?</h2>The US will host 78 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 including the final across 11 cities which are: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The US will host 78 of 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 including the final across 13 cities which are: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The FIFA World Cup 2026, which is set to begin in a month on June 11, is facing increased risk of terror attack at the matches in the USA which is co-hosting the tournament along with Mexico and Canada. A total fo 104 matches will be played in the Football World Cup and 78 of them are in the US across 13 cities including the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran is also not helping the case as the security officials in the USA are trying to make it a successful event. FIFA World Cup 2026 under terror cloud? THe US law enforcement agency FBI, in March, held an exercise to train agents for situations including domestic terrorism during the World Cup. The agents were called from throughout the country for this exercise, and one of them told UK-based news outlet Guardian: "It will be hard to control, given the environment and the number of locations of matches and watch parties across the United States. There is a very real possibility that something bad will happen." Also Read - FIFA chief Infantino defends high prices of football World Cup tickets The agent, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, also said that they were 'alarmed at the scale of exercise' and conceded that "there’s a lot that needs to be dealt with" in terms of threats during the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Speaking on the matter, Javed Ali, a former employee of FBI, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as well as a senior director for counter-terrorism in national security council, also said: "We need to protect not only each venue, but all the other links in the chain that get to the point of the game. There are just so many games. There’s only so many resources to deploy to try to buy down risk against a number of different threats." Which US cities are hosting the FIFA World Cup matches? The US will host 78 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 including the final across 11 cities which are: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The US will host 78 of 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 including the final across 13 cities which are: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and East Rutherford, New Jersey.

'Real possibility something bad will happen': FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in US under cloud of terrorism

The drive to the rowing facility at the Inspire Institute of Sport, Vijayanagar, does not feel like a journey towards a high-performance sports centre at first. The road turns rough, gravel crunching beneath the tyres as the vehicle slowly climbs towards the top of the dam, almost like driving up a rugged hillside. The path is uneven, isolated, and dusty, surrounded by rocky Bellary terrain that looks untouched by time. But then comes the first glimpse of the lake, and suddenly the entire landscape changes.&nbsp;It was barely six in the morning when the first signs of activity appeared. Before the sun had properly risen over the hills, athletes were already out warming up. Some jogged slowly along the gravel pathways, others stretched in silence, preparing their bodies for another demanding session on the water. That first sight said everything about the culture of the place. While most of the world was still waking up, rowers here had already started their day chasing fractions of improvement. And then the lake opened up in front of us. Calm, endless, and almost perfectly still, with rowing shells gliding across the water beneath a pale morning sky.&nbsp;&nbsp;On the floating docks, there is constant movement. Athletes tighten foot straps, adjust oars, balance shells, and push themselves into another session before the day properly begins. Coaches observe every detail, every stroke cycle, every recovery movement. Rowers disappear into the distance, tiny figures against the vast reservoir and barren hills. The facility carries a rawness that makes the sport feel authentic, no noise, no glamour, just athletes, water, and work. What makes this place special is the contrast it offers. The harsh terrain of Vijayanagar stands beside remarkably peaceful waters. One moment, athletes are warming up on gravel pathways beneath rugged hillsides; the next, they are cutting across a serene lake that mirrors the morning sky. It is demanding, isolated, and beautiful all at once, exactly the kind of environment where Olympic dreams are quietly shaped, one stroke at a time.<h2>‘Rowers are heavily dependent on carbohydrates’</h2>But beneath every training session lies an equally demanding system that most people never see. Every morning, while most of the city is still asleep, India’s rowers are already preparing for battle on the water. Standing quietly behind every stroke, every recovery session, and every race strategy is sports nutritionist Natanya Bhatt, whose work begins long before the athletes even enter the boat. “Rowers are heavily dependent on carbohydrates,” Natanya explains, breaking down the science behind one of the most physically demanding sports in the Olympic ecosystem.&nbsp;For the rowing team, nutrition is not simply about eating healthy. It is a calculated performance strategy. A regular training day starts with multiple pre-training fueling phases beginning as early as 5:30 am with bread, jam, peanut butter, bananas, and carbohydrate-rich hydration drinks. By the time the athletes hit the water at 7 am, their bodies are already being prepared for high-intensity exertion. But the challenge, Natanya says, is that no two athletes are the same.&nbsp;“Each rower has different requirements depending on body weight and individual training requirements,” she says, pointing to the varying demands between athletes competing in singles, doubles, and fours events. The workload is relentless. Multiple sessions across the day leave little room for recovery, making nutrition one of the biggest performance differentiators. Whey protein immediately after training, carbohydrate replenishment between sessions, and hydration monitoring become essential to ensure athletes are not carrying fatigue into the next session.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-won-yesterdays-ipl-2026-match-between-delhi-capitals-vs-pbks-check-result-1778552995788">Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings? check result</a>&nbsp;According to Natanya, rowing athletes consume nearly six grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight on normal training days. Ahead of competition, that number can rise sharply to as high as 12 grams per kilogram as athletes carbo-load to maximize stored muscle glycogen, the body’s primary fuel source during racing.And if recovery is ignored, the consequences can become serious.&nbsp;Natanya highlights a growing concern in elite sport called RED-S, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, a clinical condition caused by inadequate fueling and poor recovery. The effects can range from fatigue and low performance to hormonal, hematological, and psychological disturbances. For her, recovery stands on three pillars: nutrition, recovery therapies, and sleep. “It’s not just nutrition, it’s a combination of all three,” she says, referring to ice baths, saunas, and structured sleep schedules that complement the athletes’ diet plans.&nbsp;The level of personalisation inside the programme is extensive. Every athlete undergoes DEXA scans to analyse fat mass, lean mass, bone density, and bone mineral content. Hydration tests are conducted every two to three weeks because sweat rates and sodium losses differ from athlete to athlete. Some rowers may require additional strength training for hypertrophy. Others may need higher calcium and vitamin D intake to improve bone density and withstand training load. Every nutritional adjustment is tied directly to performance goals.&nbsp;Which is why, when the rowers glide through the water at sunrise, there is far more happening beneath the surface than just power and endurance. Behind every stroke is a carefully engineered system of fueling, recovery, and science. And now, for perhaps the first time in years, India’s women’s rowing programme is beginning to show signs that all of it may finally be translating into something bigger, medals.<h2>'People should know that Indian rowers can win medals'</h2>“The athletes are not qualified individually, the boats are,” says women’s national rowing coach Ratheesh DB, explaining one of rowing’s unique dynamics. India has already secured qualification in the women’s Coxless Pair and Double Sculls events, but the final athlete combinations for the Asian Games are still being decided.“We still have four to five months to select the best athletes,” he says. Among those currently leading the race are Suman and Diljot in the Coxless Pair, while Poonam and Priya remain strong contenders in the Double Sculls category. Priya comes from Manipur, while Poonam emerged through the MP Academy system; two athletes from entirely different backgrounds are now united by the same ambition.&nbsp;That diversity is something Ratheesh values deeply. Manipur, despite not traditionally being associated with rowing, has steadily produced talent because of its geography and long relationship with water sports. “There were rowing centres there even before the 2009 National Games,” he recalls. But Indian women’s rowing has spent years fighting structural limitations. “Earlier, women were not promoted much,” Ratheesh says bluntly.&nbsp;Crews were trained in separate centres, and combinations were assembled only before competitions, and athletes rarely spent enough time together to build chemistry. In a sport where synchronization is everything, that lack of continuity proved costly. “In 90 days, it was very difficult to make a good crew combination,” he says. India’s women won an Asian Games rowing medal in 2010 before enduring a long drought. Meanwhile, the men’s programme, supported heavily through Army structures, enjoyed far greater consistency because athletes trained together for years.&nbsp;Women rarely had that advantage. For Ratheesh, synchronization is the soul of rowing, and it begins long before athletes even touch the water. “We do small exercises on indoor rowing machines and repeat them during warm-ups in the boat,” he explains. Those repetitive drills are designed to perfect rhythm, timing, and body movement. The finer details matter enormously in a sport where fractions of a second separate medals from heartbreak.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-curacao-coach-fred-rutten-resigns-a-month-before-tournament-kickoff-1778551834043">FIFA World Cup 2026 | Curacao coach Fred Rutten resigns a month before tournament kickoff</a>&nbsp;According to Ratheesh, one of the most common technical mistakes young rowers make is failing to maintain the correct body sequence. “Hand, body, and seat sequence is the most basic thing,” he says. “Every movement in rowing is connected to the previous movement.” That obsession with detail perhaps comes from his own story. At 15, Ratheesh was a volleyball player. But limitations in height eventually pushed him away from the sport. In 1996, he shifted to water sports, won medals at the junior level, and later joined the Army as a rower.&nbsp;“Compared to other sports, getting into the national team in rowing was not that tough at that time,” he says. Today, as a coach, he believes Indian rowing cannot afford to remain stuck in outdated systems. “I don’t want athletes to train the way we trained 10 years ago,” he says, emphasizing the importance of modern international techniques and evolving training methods.&nbsp;He also dismisses one of rowing’s biggest myths, that it is purely an upper-body sport. “People think rowing is all about hands,” he says. “But coordination is everything.”He points out how older generations of Indian rowers suffered frequent back injuries because of outdated equipment and poor infrastructure. Modern rowing systems, he says, have significantly improved athlete safety and biomechanics.&nbsp;Still, the biggest battle remains visibility and funding. “Every boat costs ₹10-15 lakh,” Ratheesh says. Building a rowing centre can cost upwards of ₹1.5 crore. Without regular international medals, many states hesitate to invest heavily in the sport. Yet there are signs of momentum.&nbsp;Indian women have started winning medals again at the Asian Championships. Talent identification is improving. Athletes from states like Punjab and Manipur are emerging consistently. For the first time in years, women’s rowing in India feels less like an afterthought and more like a serious long-term project. The sport may still exist outside the mainstream. Cricket, badminton, and wrestling dominate headlines while rowing continues to function quietly in the background.&nbsp;But inside the calm waters of Vijayanagar, there is a growing belief that this silence may not last forever. “People should know that Indian rowers can win medals,” Ratheesh signed off smilingly.

From sunrise training sessions at IIS Bellary to advanced nutrition, synchronization drills, and Olympic ambitions, inside the rise of India’s women’s rowing programme under coach Ratheesh DB and nutritionist Natanya Bhatt

The drive to the rowing facility at the Inspire Institute of Sport, Vijayanagar, does not feel like a journey towards a high-performance sports centre at first. The road turns rough, gravel crunching beneath the tyres as the vehicle slowly climbs towards the top of the dam, almost like driving up a rugged hillside. The path is uneven, isolated, and dusty, surrounded by rocky Bellary terrain that looks untouched by time. But then comes the first glimpse of the lake, and suddenly the entire landscape changes. It was barely six in the morning when the first signs of activity appeared. Before the sun had properly risen over the hills, athletes were already out warming up. Some jogged slowly along the gravel pathways, others stretched in silence, preparing their bodies for another demanding session on the water. That first sight said everything about the culture of the place. While most of the world was still waking up, rowers here had already started their day chasing fractions of improvement. And then the lake opened up in front of us. Calm, endless, and almost perfectly still, with rowing shells gliding across the water beneath a pale morning sky. On the floating docks, there is constant movement. Athletes tighten foot straps, adjust oars, balance shells, and push themselves into another session before the day properly begins. Coaches observe every detail, every stroke cycle, every recovery movement. Rowers disappear into the distance, tiny figures against the vast reservoir and barren hills. The facility carries a rawness that makes the sport feel authentic, no noise, no glamour, just athletes, water, and work. What makes this place special is the contrast it offers. The harsh terrain of Vijayanagar stands beside remarkably peaceful waters. One moment, athletes are warming up on gravel pathways beneath rugged hillsides; the next, they are cutting across a serene lake that mirrors the morning sky. It is demanding, isolated, and beautiful all at once, exactly the kind of environment where Olympic dreams are quietly shaped, one stroke at a time. ‘Rowers are heavily dependent on carbohydrates’ But beneath every training session lies an equally demanding system that most people never see. Every morning, while most of the city is still asleep, India’s rowers are already preparing for battle on the water. Standing quietly behind every stroke, every recovery session, and every race strategy is sports nutritionist Natanya Bhatt, whose work begins long before the athletes even enter the boat. “Rowers are heavily dependent on carbohydrates,” Natanya explains, breaking down the science behind one of the most physically demanding sports in the Olympic ecosystem. For the rowing team, nutrition is not simply about eating healthy. It is a calculated performance strategy. A regular training day starts with multiple pre-training fueling phases beginning as early as 5:30 am with bread, jam, peanut butter, bananas, and carbohydrate-rich hydration drinks. By the time the athletes hit the water at 7 am, their bodies are already being prepared for high-intensity exertion. But the challenge, Natanya says, is that no two athletes are the same. “Each rower has different requirements depending on body weight and individual training requirements,” she says, pointing to the varying demands between athletes competing in singles, doubles, and fours events. The workload is relentless. Multiple sessions across the day leave little room for recovery, making nutrition one of the biggest performance differentiators. Whey protein immediately after training, carbohydrate replenishment between sessions, and hydration monitoring become essential to ensure athletes are not carrying fatigue into the next session. Also Read: Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings? check result According to Natanya, rowing athletes consume nearly six grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight on normal training days. Ahead of competition, that number can rise sharply to as high as 12 grams per kilogram as athletes carbo-load to maximize stored muscle glycogen, the body’s primary fuel source during racing. And if recovery is ignored, the consequences can become serious. Natanya highlights a growing concern in elite sport called RED-S, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, a clinical condition caused by inadequate fueling and poor recovery. The effects can range from fatigue and low performance to hormonal, hematological, and psychological disturbances. For her, recovery stands on three pillars: nutrition, recovery therapies, and sleep. “It’s not just nutrition, it’s a combination of all three,” she says, referring to ice baths, saunas, and structured sleep schedules that complement the athletes’ diet plans. The level of personalisation inside the programme is extensive. Every athlete undergoes DEXA scans to analyse fat mass, lean mass, bone density, and bone mineral content. Hydration tests are conducted every two to three weeks because sweat rates and sodium losses differ from athlete to athlete. Some rowers may require additional strength training for hypertrophy. Others may need higher calcium and vitamin D intake to improve bone density and withstand training load. Every nutritional adjustment is tied directly to performance goals. Which is why, when the rowers glide through the water at sunrise, there is far more happening beneath the surface than just power and endurance. Behind every stroke is a carefully engineered system of fueling, recovery, and science. And now, for perhaps the first time in years, India’s women’s rowing programme is beginning to show signs that all of it may finally be translating into something bigger, medals. 'People should know that Indian rowers can win medals' “The athletes are not qualified individually, the boats are,” says women’s national rowing coach Ratheesh DB, explaining one of rowing’s unique dynamics. India has already secured qualification in the women’s Coxless Pair and Double Sculls events, but the final athlete combinations for the Asian Games are still being decided. “We still have four to five months to select the best athletes,” he says. Among those currently leading the race are Suman and Diljot in the Coxless Pair, while Poonam and Priya remain strong contenders in the Double Sculls category. Priya comes from Manipur, while Poonam emerged through the MP Academy system; two athletes from entirely different backgrounds are now united by the same ambition. That diversity is something Ratheesh values deeply. Manipur, despite not traditionally being associated with rowing, has steadily produced talent because of its geography and long relationship with water sports. “There were rowing centres there even before the 2009 National Games,” he recalls. But Indian women’s rowing has spent years fighting structural limitations. “Earlier, women were not promoted much,” Ratheesh says bluntly. Crews were trained in separate centres, and combinations were assembled only before competitions, and athletes rarely spent enough time together to build chemistry. In a sport where synchronization is everything, that lack of continuity proved costly. “In 90 days, it was very difficult to make a good crew combination,” he says. India’s women won an Asian Games rowing medal in 2010 before enduring a long drought. Meanwhile, the men’s programme, supported heavily through Army structures, enjoyed far greater consistency because athletes trained together for years. Women rarely had that advantage. For Ratheesh, synchronization is the soul of rowing, and it begins long before athletes even touch the water. “We do small exercises on indoor rowing machines and repeat them during warm-ups in the boat,” he explains. Those repetitive drills are designed to perfect rhythm, timing, and body movement. The finer details matter enormously in a sport where fractions of a second separate medals from heartbreak. Also Read: FIFA World Cup 2026 | Curacao coach Fred Rutten resigns a month before tournament kickoff According to Ratheesh, one of the most common technical mistakes young rowers make is failing to maintain the correct body sequence. “Hand, body, and seat sequence is the most basic thing,” he says. “Every movement in rowing is connected to the previous movement.” That obsession with detail perhaps comes from his own story. At 15, Ratheesh was a volleyball player. But limitations in height eventually pushed him away from the sport. In 1996, he shifted to water sports, won medals at the junior level, and later joined the Army as a rower. “Compared to other sports, getting into the national team in rowing was not that tough at that time,” he says. Today, as a coach, he believes Indian rowing cannot afford to remain stuck in outdated systems. “I don’t want athletes to train the way we trained 10 years ago,” he says, emphasizing the importance of modern international techniques and evolving training methods. He also dismisses one of rowing’s biggest myths, that it is purely an upper-body sport. “People think rowing is all about hands,” he says. “But coordination is everything.” He points out how older generations of Indian rowers suffered frequent back injuries because of outdated equipment and poor infrastructure. Modern rowing systems, he says, have significantly improved athlete safety and biomechanics. Still, the biggest battle remains visibility and funding. “Every boat costs ₹10-15 lakh,” Ratheesh says. Building a rowing centre can cost upwards of ₹1.5 crore. Without regular international medals, many states hesitate to invest heavily in the sport. Yet there are signs of momentum. Indian women have started winning medals again at the Asian Championships. Talent identification is improving. Athletes from states like Punjab and Manipur are emerging consistently. For the first time in years, women’s rowing in India feels less like an afterthought and more like a serious long-term project. The sport may still exist outside the mainstream. Cricket, badminton, and wrestling dominate headlines while rowing continues to function quietly in the background. But inside the calm waters of Vijayanagar, there is a growing belief that this silence may not last forever. “People should know that Indian rowers can win medals,” Ratheesh signed off smilingly.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by three wickets in IPL 2026 match on Monday (May 11) in Dharamsala to stay alive in the tournament. Chasing 211, DC did not have good start but the lower middle order, especially David Miller and skipper Axar Patel, hung in their and gave a fight. In the end, Madhav Tiwari and Ashutosh Sharma scored the needed runs at brisk pace as DC chased down the target with six balls left. The win was DC's fifth in 12 games as they sit seventh on the leaderboard with 12 points - barely hanging for playoffs. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fourth consecutive defeat and currently are fourth with 13 points from six wins, one no result and four losses in 11 games.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-who-is-madhav-tiwari-dc-s-fast-bowling-all-rounder-impresses-against-priyansh-arya-1778513621931">Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya</a><h2>DC lower order comes to rescue</h2>Chasing the 200+ total, DC lost Abhishek Porel (5), KL Rahul (9), and Sahil Parakh (13) inside five overs for 33 runs. Tristan Stubbs and Axar then added 41 runs for thr fourth wicket to bring stability to the innings. After Stubbs (12) was out, Axar added 64 runs with David Miller before getting out on 56 off 30 balls. Miller was next to go on 51 after adding 32 runs with Ashutosh as DC reached 170/6 in 17th over. Madhav Tiwari and Ashutosh (24 off 10) then added 35 runs in 14 balls to put DC ahead in the chase. Aquib Nabi the hit two boundaries off the first two balls faced as DC chased down the target in 18.5 overs with three wickets in hand.<h2>PBKS top order fires again</h2>PBKS have built this season on the back of strong top order batting which was on display against DC. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh added 78 runs for the first wicket before Mukesh Kumar dismissed Singh (18) in the seventh over. Arya (56 off 33) was next to go about 20 runs later as PBKS became 97/2 in nine overs. Skipper Shreyas Iyer (59 unbeaten off 36) then added 83 runs for the third wicket with Cooper Connolly (38) before PBKS suffered a mini collapse. Punjab became 187/5 from 180/2 in space of five balls as DC pulled things back. Suryansh Shedge then smashed 21 unbeaten off just 8 balls as PBKS finished at 210/5 in 20 overs.

DC beat PBKS by three wickets in a chase of 211 and stayed alive in the tournament with their fifth win in 12 matches. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fourth consecutive defeat after being unbeaten in first seven matches of IPL 2026.

Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by three wickets in IPL 2026 match on Monday (May 11) in Dharamsala to stay alive in the tournament. Chasing 211, DC did not have good start but the lower middle order, especially David Miller and skipper Axar Patel, hung in their and gave a fight. In the end, Madhav Tiwari and Ashutosh Sharma scored the needed runs at brisk pace as DC chased down the target with six balls left. The win was DC's fifth in 12 games as they sit seventh on the leaderboard with 12 points - barely hanging for playoffs. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fourth consecutive defeat and currently are fourth with 13 points from six wins, one no result and four losses in 11 games. Also Read - Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya DC lower order comes to rescue Chasing the 200+ total, DC lost Abhishek Porel (5), KL Rahul (9), and Sahil Parakh (13) inside five overs for 33 runs. Tristan Stubbs and Axar then added 41 runs for thr fourth wicket to bring stability to the innings. After Stubbs (12) was out, Axar added 64 runs with David Miller before getting out on 56 off 30 balls. Miller was next to go on 51 after adding 32 runs with Ashutosh as DC reached 170/6 in 17th over. Madhav Tiwari and Ashutosh (24 off 10) then added 35 runs in 14 balls to put DC ahead in the chase. Aquib Nabi the hit two boundaries off the first two balls faced as DC chased down the target in 18.5 overs with three wickets in hand. PBKS top order fires again PBKS have built this season on the back of strong top order batting which was on display against DC. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh added 78 runs for the first wicket before Mukesh Kumar dismissed Singh (18) in the seventh over. Arya (56 off 33) was next to go about 20 runs later as PBKS became 97/2 in nine overs. Skipper Shreyas Iyer (59 unbeaten off 36) then added 83 runs for the third wicket with Cooper Connolly (38) before PBKS suffered a mini collapse. Punjab became 187/5 from 180/2 in space of five balls as DC pulled things back. Suryansh Shedge then smashed 21 unbeaten off just 8 balls as PBKS finished at 210/5 in 20 overs.

DC beat PBKS by three wickets in a chase of 211 on Monday (May 11) and stayed alive in IPL 2026 with their fifth win in 12 matches. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fourth consecutive defeat after being unbeaten in first seven matches of IPL 2026.

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World Cup debutants Curacao have parted company with head coach Fred Rutten just one month before the tournament kicks off, the federation confirmed on Monday. Curacao, who are the smallest nation by population ever to compete at the World Cup, appointed Rutten in February after predecessor Dick Advocaat stepped down for personal reasons. However a statement from Curacao Football Federation (FFK) posted on Instagram said Dutchmen Rutten, 63, had resigned following "contstructive discussions" amongst federation leaders.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-will-personally-bring-hot-dog-coke-fifa-chief-infantino-on-2-3-million-reselling-price-of-final-s-tickets-1778136235002">FIFA chief Infantino defends high prices of football World Cup tickets</a>The statement did not give specific reasons for Rutten's departure, with the coach quoted as saying he had resigned to protect stability in the national team set-up."There must not be a climate that harms healthy professional relationships within the team or staff," Rutten said."That is why stepping down is the right decision. Time is pressing and Curacao must move forward. I regret how things unfolded, but I wish everyone the best."Under Rutten, Curacao suffered two comprehensive friendly defeats in March, losing 5-1 to fellow World Cup qualifiers Australia and 2-0 to China.There was no immediate word on who would now replace Rutten as coach for the World Cup, where the tiny former Dutch colony has been drawn in a daunting Group E against Germany, Ecuador and Ivory Coast.The federation said it would "decide on next steps" later Monday."The federation's focus is now on maintaining calm around the national team and continuing to build toward Curacao's sporting ambitions," the statement said.The federation said a press conference had been scheduled for Tuesday which would provide "further explanation regarding developments" following Rutten's appointment in February leading to his departure three months later.

A statement from Curacao Football Federation (FFK) posted on Instagram said Dutchmen Rutten, 63, had resigned following "contstructive discussions" amongst federation leaders.

World Cup debutants Curacao have parted company with head coach Fred Rutten just one month before the tournament kicks off, the federation confirmed on Monday. Curacao, who are the smallest nation by population ever to compete at the World Cup, appointed Rutten in February after predecessor Dick Advocaat stepped down for personal reasons. However a statement from Curacao Football Federation (FFK) posted on Instagram said Dutchmen Rutten, 63, had resigned following "contstructive discussions" amongst federation leaders. Also Read - FIFA chief Infantino defends high prices of football World Cup tickets The statement did not give specific reasons for Rutten's departure, with the coach quoted as saying he had resigned to protect stability in the national team set-up. "There must not be a climate that harms healthy professional relationships within the team or staff," Rutten said. "That is why stepping down is the right decision. Time is pressing and Curacao must move forward. I regret how things unfolded, but I wish everyone the best." Under Rutten, Curacao suffered two comprehensive friendly defeats in March, losing 5-1 to fellow World Cup qualifiers Australia and 2-0 to China. There was no immediate word on who would now replace Rutten as coach for the World Cup, where the tiny former Dutch colony has been drawn in a daunting Group E against Germany, Ecuador and Ivory Coast. The federation said it would "decide on next steps" later Monday. "The federation's focus is now on maintaining calm around the national team and continuing to build toward Curacao's sporting ambitions," the statement said. The federation said a press conference had been scheduled for Tuesday which would provide "further explanation regarding developments" following Rutten's appointment in February leading to his departure three months later.

A statement from Curacao Football Federation (FFK) posted on Instagram said Dutchmen Rutten, 63, had resigned following "contstructive discussions" amongst federation leaders.

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Curacao coach Fred Rutten resigns a month before tournament kickoff

Delhi Capitals kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a thrilling three-wicket win over Punjab Kings on Monday (May 11), powered by explosive half-centuries from captain Axar Patel and David Miller. Chasing a daunting target at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, DC completed a record-breaking pursuit of 211, the first successful 200-plus chase at the venue.&nbsp;Punjab Kings, entering the contest on the back of three straight defeats, built a formidable 210/5, thanks to an aggressive start from opener Priyansh Arya, whose attacking knock laid the foundation for the big total.&nbsp;The hosts appeared firmly in control early in Delhi’s chase after Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur struck quickly to leave DC reeling at 33/3 within five overs.&nbsp;However, Axar and Miller shifted the momentum with a crucial 64-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Later, impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma and debutant Madhav Tiwari accelerated brilliantly, guiding Delhi home with an over remaining.&nbsp;Axar, who had managed only 44 runs across his previous eight innings before this match, delivered when his team needed him most, counterattacking aggressively and dismantling Punjab’s pace attack with a barrage of boundaries.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-gt-vs-srh-match-no-56-timing-squad-h2h-more-1778513446635">IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about GT vs SRH match no 56 timing, squad, H2H &amp; more</a>&nbsp;With the ball becoming greasy, the bowlers had trouble gripping it and Axar and Miller made merry, picking off fours and sixes at will to keep their team in the hunt.&nbsp;Both fell not long after bringing up their respective fifties but Delhi weren’t done yet.Ashutosh and Tiwari embarked on a six-hitting spree against the Australian duo of Ben Dwarshuis and Marcus Stoinis, and Auqib Nabi brought up a much-needed victory by slamming Thakur for a straight six.&nbsp;Punjab had earlier shown no signs of the pressure they must have felt after three successive losses as Arya got the match off to a stunning start by driving the first ball, from Mitchell Starc, over point for six.&nbsp;The Australian paceman conceded 22 in the first over, a sign of things to come with the Delhi bowlers going too full in looking for non-existent swing.&nbsp;Once they pulled their lengths back a little, the quick bowlers were harder to hit and the Punjab innings wobbled briefly before skipper Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly rode to their rescue with a stand of 83 for the third wicket.&nbsp;Suryansh Shedge then weighed in with 21 off only eight deliveries, but Delhi’s resolve proved stronger as they staved off elimination with their fifth win of the season.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Axar Patel and David Miller struck crucial half-centuries for Delhi Capitals during their chase against Punjab Kings in match 55 of IPL 2026.

Delhi Capitals kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a thrilling three-wicket win over Punjab Kings on Monday (May 11), powered by explosive half-centuries from captain Axar Patel and David Miller. Chasing a daunting target at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, DC completed a record-breaking pursuit of 211, the first successful 200-plus chase at the venue. Punjab Kings, entering the contest on the back of three straight defeats, built a formidable 210/5, thanks to an aggressive start from opener Priyansh Arya, whose attacking knock laid the foundation for the big total. The hosts appeared firmly in control early in Delhi’s chase after Arshdeep Singh and Yash Thakur struck quickly to leave DC reeling at 33/3 within five overs. However, Axar and Miller shifted the momentum with a crucial 64-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Later, impact substitute Ashutosh Sharma and debutant Madhav Tiwari accelerated brilliantly, guiding Delhi home with an over remaining. Axar, who had managed only 44 runs across his previous eight innings before this match, delivered when his team needed him most, counterattacking aggressively and dismantling Punjab’s pace attack with a barrage of boundaries. Also Read - IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about GT vs SRH match no 56 timing, squad, H2H & more With the ball becoming greasy, the bowlers had trouble gripping it and Axar and Miller made merry, picking off fours and sixes at will to keep their team in the hunt. Both fell not long after bringing up their respective fifties but Delhi weren’t done yet. Ashutosh and Tiwari embarked on a six-hitting spree against the Australian duo of Ben Dwarshuis and Marcus Stoinis, and Auqib Nabi brought up a much-needed victory by slamming Thakur for a straight six. Punjab had earlier shown no signs of the pressure they must have felt after three successive losses as Arya got the match off to a stunning start by driving the first ball, from Mitchell Starc, over point for six. The Australian paceman conceded 22 in the first over, a sign of things to come with the Delhi bowlers going too full in looking for non-existent swing. Once they pulled their lengths back a little, the quick bowlers were harder to hit and the Punjab innings wobbled briefly before skipper Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly rode to their rescue with a stand of 83 for the third wicket. Suryansh Shedge then weighed in with 21 off only eight deliveries, but Delhi’s resolve proved stronger as they staved off elimination with their fifth win of the season. With inputs from agencies

Axar Patel and David Miller struck crucial half-centuries for Delhi Capitals during their chase against Punjab Kings in match 55 of IPL 2026.

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Gujarat Titans will host Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 56 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (May 12). GT have played 11 matches so far, winning seven and losing four and are currently third on the points table. SRH have also played 11 matches, winning seven and losing four &nbsp;and sit in second place in the standings due to a better net run rate. Both teams will try to maintain their winning momentum with a win. Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.&nbsp;<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the GT vs SRH clash in IPL history</h2>Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have clashed seven times in the Indian Premier League, with GT winning five matches and SRH claiming victory in only one encounter. One match ended without a result.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-no-panic-in-camp-after-three-straight-losses-team-sticks-to-original-preparation-plan-says-pbks-suryansh-shedge-1778331578182">IPL 2026 | Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC’s fast-bowling all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya</a><h2>What is the venue for the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56?</h2>The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be the venue for the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56.<h2>When will the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56?</h2>The GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinesh-phogat-responds-to-wrestling-federation-amid-comeback-controversy-1778499098092">Vinesh Phogat responds to Wrestling Federation amid comeback controversy</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56 in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gurnoor Brar and Shahrukh Khan&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Aniket Verma, Abhishek Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Travis Head, Sakib Hussain and Brydon Carse

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Gujarat Titans will host Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 56 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (May 12). GT have played 11 matches so far, winning seven and losing four and are currently third on the points table. SRH have also played 11 matches, winning seven and losing four and sit in second place in the standings due to a better net run rate. Both teams will try to maintain their winning momentum with a win. Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the GT vs SRH clash in IPL history Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad have clashed seven times in the Indian Premier League, with GT winning five matches and SRH claiming victory in only one encounter. One match ended without a result. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC’s fast-bowling all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya What is the venue for the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56? The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad will be the venue for the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56. When will the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56? The GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - Vinesh Phogat responds to Wrestling Federation amid comeback controversy Which channel will broadcast the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56 in India. Which platform will live-stream the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the GT vs SRH IPL 2026 Match No.56 in India. Squads Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (captain), Jos Buttler, Kumar Kushagra, Glenn Phillips, Rashid Khan, Manav Suthar, Nishant Sindhu, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Kagiso Rabada, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashok Sharma, Jason Holder, Tom Banton, Luke Wood, Sai Sudharsan, Rahul Tewatia, Arshad Khan, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya, Gurnoor Brar and Shahrukh Khan Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Smaran Ravichandran, Aniket Verma, Abhishek Sharma, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Zeeshan Ansari, Salil Arora, Liam Livingstone, Shivam Mavi, Jack Edwards, Travis Head, Sakib Hussain and Brydon Carse

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about GT vs SRH match no 56 timing, squad, H2H & more

Delhi Capitals handed a surprise opportunity to 21-year-old Madhav Tiwari for their high-pressure IPL 2026 encounter against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Monday (May 11) and the young all-rounder made an instant impact by dismissing the dangerous Priyansh Arya. With DC making five changes for the must-win fixture, Tiwari returned to the XI for his first outing of the season. Bowling his maiden over of IPL 2026, the pace-bowling youngster looked composed despite facing an in-form Arya.&nbsp;Tiwari began with a sharp bouncer that hurried the PBKS opener. Arya answered aggressively on the next ball, smashing it over extra cover for a boundary. However, the Delhi pacer responded brilliantly by delivering another short ball on a tighter line, he then forced Arya into a mistimed shot that flew towards deep cover, where Sahil Parakh completed a safe catch.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-men-s-odi-rankings-india-remain-top-ranked-side-after-annual-update-1778505788638">ICC Men’s ODI Rankings: India remain top-ranked side after annual update</a>&nbsp;The wicket was a memorable milestone for Tiwari, marking his first scalp in the IPL. It also provided Delhi Capitals with a crucial breakthrough, ending Arya’s explosive knock of 56 from just 33 deliveries, packed with two fours and six towering sixes.<h2>Who is Madhav Tiwari?</h2>Born on 28 Sep, 2003, in Mauganj village of Madhya Pradesh, Madhav Tiwari is considered one of the state’s promising fast-bowling all-round talents. Even without senior domestic experience, he earned recognition through strong performances in junior-level and franchise tournaments, eventually securing an IPL deal.&nbsp;Delhi Capitals signed him for INR 40 lakh at the IPL 2025 mega auction and retained him for the following season. He made his IPL debut in 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, where he scored three runs batting at no. 8 before being dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah. He did not bowl in that match.&nbsp;Tiwari has represented Madhya Pradesh at both U-19 and U-23 levels and also featured in the 2024-25 CK Nayudu Trophy. During the tournament, he impressed with two half-centuries, including a gritty 83 against Mumbai when his side was in deep trouble at 183/6 while following on.&nbsp;He also played for Bhopal Leopards in the Madhya Pradesh T20 League alongside Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Aniket Verma, with the team led by Gujarat Titans pacer Arshad Khan.&nbsp;Recognised for his pace and aggressive batting lower down the order, Tiwari enjoyed an excellent campaign in the league. He scored 108 runs in five innings at an impressive strike rate of 180, highlighted by a blistering 65 off just 31 balls in the semi-final against Rewa Jaguars, helping Bhopal Leopards secure a place in the final.&nbsp;Although he is yet to make his First-Class or List-A debut, Madhav Tiwari’s impressive breakthrough against Punjab Kings has quickly made him a player to watch for Delhi Capitals.

Young fast-bowling all-rounder Madhav Tiwari made an instant impact in IPL 2026 by dismissing Priyansh Arya during Delhi Capitals’ crucial encounter against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Monday.

Delhi Capitals handed a surprise opportunity to 21-year-old Madhav Tiwari for their high-pressure IPL 2026 encounter against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Monday (May 11) and the young all-rounder made an instant impact by dismissing the dangerous Priyansh Arya. With DC making five changes for the must-win fixture, Tiwari returned to the XI for his first outing of the season. Bowling his maiden over of IPL 2026, the pace-bowling youngster looked composed despite facing an in-form Arya. Tiwari began with a sharp bouncer that hurried the PBKS opener. Arya answered aggressively on the next ball, smashing it over extra cover for a boundary. However, the Delhi pacer responded brilliantly by delivering another short ball on a tighter line, he then forced Arya into a mistimed shot that flew towards deep cover, where Sahil Parakh completed a safe catch. Also Read - ICC Men’s ODI Rankings: India remain top-ranked side after annual update The wicket was a memorable milestone for Tiwari, marking his first scalp in the IPL. It also provided Delhi Capitals with a crucial breakthrough, ending Arya’s explosive knock of 56 from just 33 deliveries, packed with two fours and six towering sixes. Who is Madhav Tiwari? Born on 28 Sep, 2003, in Mauganj village of Madhya Pradesh, Madhav Tiwari is considered one of the state’s promising fast-bowling all-round talents. Even without senior domestic experience, he earned recognition through strong performances in junior-level and franchise tournaments, eventually securing an IPL deal. Delhi Capitals signed him for INR 40 lakh at the IPL 2025 mega auction and retained him for the following season. He made his IPL debut in 2025 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, where he scored three runs batting at no. 8 before being dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah. He did not bowl in that match. Tiwari has represented Madhya Pradesh at both U-19 and U-23 levels and also featured in the 2024-25 CK Nayudu Trophy. During the tournament, he impressed with two half-centuries, including a gritty 83 against Mumbai when his side was in deep trouble at 183/6 while following on. He also played for Bhopal Leopards in the Madhya Pradesh T20 League alongside Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Aniket Verma, with the team led by Gujarat Titans pacer Arshad Khan. Recognised for his pace and aggressive batting lower down the order, Tiwari enjoyed an excellent campaign in the league. He scored 108 runs in five innings at an impressive strike rate of 180, highlighted by a blistering 65 off just 31 balls in the semi-final against Rewa Jaguars, helping Bhopal Leopards secure a place in the final. Although he is yet to make his First-Class or List-A debut, Madhav Tiwari’s impressive breakthrough against Punjab Kings has quickly made him a player to watch for Delhi Capitals.

Young fast-bowling all-rounder Madhav Tiwari made an instant impact in IPL 2026 by dismissing Priyansh Arya during Delhi Capitals’ crucial encounter against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Monday.

IPL 2026 | Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC’s fast-bowling all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya

India continued to hold the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, even after losing a rating point in the annual update issued by the International Cricket Council. Led by Shubman Gill, the team remains on top with 118 rating points, maintaining a five-point lead over New Zealand, who are placed second. The updated rankings comes at an important stage as teams begin their preparations for qualification for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.&nbsp;In its official statement, the ICC said India retained the leading spot in the ODI rankings, ahead of New Zealand on 113 points, while Australia stayed third with 109 points.&nbsp;“India remain at the pinnacle of the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings after the latest annual update, leading second-placed New Zealand (113 points) by a narrow five-point margin, while Australia (109 points) retain the third place to round off the top three,” the ICC said in an official release.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vinesh-phogat-responds-to-wrestling-federation-amid-comeback-controversy-1778499098092">Vinesh Phogat responds to Wrestling Federation amid comeback controversy</a>&nbsp;Although India’s rating dipped slightly from the previous update, they still enjoy a solid advantage at the top of the standings. South Africa moved into fourth place with 102 points, pushing Pakistan down to fifth on 98. Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and England kept their positions within the top eight, while Bangladesh remained ninth, ahead of the West Indies.&nbsp;“The annual rankings update applies full weightage (100 percent) to matches played since May 2025, while results from the previous two years are given half weightage (50 percent),” the governing body added while explaining the revised calculations.&nbsp;The latest standings have also intensified the battle for automatic qualification to the ODI World Cup 2027. Under ICC qualification rules, the top eight teams in the rankings as of 31 Mar, 2027 will earn direct entry into the tournament, joining hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe.&nbsp;“The top eight teams in the ICC Rankings as of March 31, 2027 will secure direct qualification alongside hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, who have automatically qualified," the ICC added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-one-of-the-best-bowlers-india-has-produced-krunal-praises-bhuvneshwar-after-rcb-beat-mi-1778495788966">'One of the best bowlers...': Krunal praises Bhuvneshwar after RCB beat MI</a>&nbsp;The ICC further noted that because South Africa have already secured qualification as co-hosts, the team placed ninth in the rankings could still qualify directly if the Proteas finish inside the top eight.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other teams in the updated rankings, Ireland climbed above Zimbabwe to claim 11th place. The United States moved up to 13th after overtaking Scotland, while the UAE advanced to 19th position by surpassing Canada.

India retain No. 1 position in ICC Men’s ODI rankings ahead of New Zealand and Australia, while South Africa climb to fourth as the updated standings shape the race for direct qualification to the World Cup 2027.

India continued to hold the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, even after losing a rating point in the annual update issued by the International Cricket Council. Led by Shubman Gill, the team remains on top with 118 rating points, maintaining a five-point lead over New Zealand, who are placed second. The updated rankings comes at an important stage as teams begin their preparations for qualification for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. In its official statement, the ICC said India retained the leading spot in the ODI rankings, ahead of New Zealand on 113 points, while Australia stayed third with 109 points. “India remain at the pinnacle of the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings after the latest annual update, leading second-placed New Zealand (113 points) by a narrow five-point margin, while Australia (109 points) retain the third place to round off the top three,” the ICC said in an official release. Also Read - Vinesh Phogat responds to Wrestling Federation amid comeback controversy Although India’s rating dipped slightly from the previous update, they still enjoy a solid advantage at the top of the standings. South Africa moved into fourth place with 102 points, pushing Pakistan down to fifth on 98. Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and England kept their positions within the top eight, while Bangladesh remained ninth, ahead of the West Indies. “The annual rankings update applies full weightage (100 percent) to matches played since May 2025, while results from the previous two years are given half weightage (50 percent),” the governing body added while explaining the revised calculations. The latest standings have also intensified the battle for automatic qualification to the ODI World Cup 2027. Under ICC qualification rules, the top eight teams in the rankings as of 31 Mar, 2027 will earn direct entry into the tournament, joining hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe. “The top eight teams in the ICC Rankings as of March 31, 2027 will secure direct qualification alongside hosts South Africa and Zimbabwe, who have automatically qualified," the ICC added. Also Read - 'One of the best bowlers...': Krunal praises Bhuvneshwar after RCB beat MI The ICC further noted that because South Africa have already secured qualification as co-hosts, the team placed ninth in the rankings could still qualify directly if the Proteas finish inside the top eight. Other teams in the updated rankings, Ireland climbed above Zimbabwe to claim 11th place. The United States moved up to 13th after overtaking Scotland, while the UAE advanced to 19th position by surpassing Canada.

India retain No. 1 position in ICC Men’s ODI rankings ahead of New Zealand and Australia, while South Africa climb to fourth as the updated standings shape the race for direct qualification to the World Cup 2027.

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ICC Men’s ODI Rankings: India remain top-ranked side after annual update