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Ravichandran Ashwin has raised serious questions over Punjab Kings’ decision to split their home matches across two venues in IPL 2026, suggesting the constant shift in conditions has played a major role in the franchise’s dramatic collapse during the second half of the season.Punjab started their campaign strongly and went unbeaten in seven consecutive matches…

Chennai Super Kings (AP Photo) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Chennai Super Kings missed calm and experienced heads on the field during their heavy seven-wicket defeat against Lucknow Super Giants on Friday, especially when young pacer Anshul Kamboj came under relentless attack from Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran. CSK’s bowling attack had no answers…

Robert Lewandowski announced on Saturday that he will leave FC Barcelona at the end of his contract this summer. The 37-year-old striker confirmed his departure through a post on Instagram after spending four seasons with the Spanish club.“After four years full of challenges and hard work, it’s time to move on,” said Lewandowski.“I leave with…

Hasan Ali leaves the field on stretcher (Image: Screengrab/X) Hasan Ali gave Pakistan a major scare on the opening day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet after suffering a nasty blow to the head while attempting a return catch.The incident took place in the eighth over of Bangladesh’s innings when opener Tanzid Hasan…

Indian men’s doubles pair Satwik-Chirag (Image: ANI) Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into their first final of the 2026 season after battling past Malaysia’s Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in a thrilling semifinal at the Thailand Open Super 500 in Bangkok on Saturday.The world No. 4 Indian pair, who entered the tournament as…

Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: In a candid reflection during RCB Podcast, Virat Kohli opened up about the raw emotion of finally breaking the IPL championship jinx, the legacy of RCB, and why a victory earlier in his career wouldn’t have felt even a fraction as special.For 18 long years, RCB carried the…

SETBACK FOR CRICKET CANADA (Image: X) International Cricket Council has suspended funding to Cricket Canada for the next six months over governance-related concerns, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. The move deals a significant financial blow to the Associate Member board, which depends heavily on ICC funding for its operations.Despite the suspension, Cricket Canada’s ongoing…

CSK lose by 7 wickets against LSG (Image: IPL/BCCI) Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey admitted that the five-time champions now have no room for error after their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants left their IPL 2026 playoff hopes hanging by a thread.CSK suffered a heavy setback on Friday as LSG chased down 188…

Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) KOLKATA: Change is the buzz word in Bengal now. And Kolkata Knight Riders will look for the same in their home match winning record this season as they return to the Eden Gardens after almost a month. The three-time IPL champions got off to a poor start…

Akash Singh’s celebration (Image: X) Akash Singh made an unforgettable first appearance of IPL 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants, not only because of his crucial wickets against Chennai Super Kings but also due to a unique celebration that quickly went viral during the clash at the Ekana Stadium on Friday.The left-arm pacer struck twice inside…