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Heinrich Klaasen’s composed half-century guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite Muzarabani’s four wickets, KKR faltered in chase, collapsing for 161 as SRH’s all-round performance proved decisive in the IPL clash

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised Delhi Capitals for using Sameer Rizvi as the impact substitute against Lucknow Super Giants, saying the move paid off. He also highlighted Kuldeep Yadav’s confidence and Mohammed Shami’s strong start this IPL season.

The IPL Governing Council and BCCI expressed condolences on the death of broadcast engineer Ian Williams Langford. The board assured full support to his family and reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of all personnel involved in IPL operations

Cooper Connolly scored a match-winning 72 on debut as Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal and Vijaykumar Vyshak starred with the ball, while PBKS chased down 163 in a closely fought IPL encounter

Mumbai Indians chased down 221 to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders, powered by half-centuries from Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton. Earlier, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi helped KKR post 220, but MI completed a strong run chase

Sunrisers Hyderabad has announced partnerships with Jindal Stainless as its Official Stainless Partner and Navi UPI as the official payments partner for the upcoming T20 season. The collaborations aim to enhance fan engagement and build stronger connections across audiences

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Former Telangana Sports Authority chairman A Venkateshwar Reddy staged a protest at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, criticizing Sunrisers Hyderabad for ignoring local cricket talent. He urged SRH to provide opportunities for Telugu-speaking players and promote the game, especially in rural areas

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra said the team will not change its approach for the upcoming IPL season. Emphasising trust in players, he highlighted the team’s consistent performances and strong mindset since joining the league in 2022.

Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav spoke about his journey, love for fast bowling, and fitness transformation after surgery. He also credited Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn for inspiration and shared insights on his bond with Jasprit Bumrah

Robin Uthappa believes IPL 2026 could be MS Dhoni’s final season with Chennai Super Kings, while backing Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain. He also questioned Sunrisers Hyderabad’s title chances, citing weak bowling despite their aggressive batting approach

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara believes Shubman Gill’s omission from the T20 World Cup squad could motivate him to deliver a strong IPL season. Pujara also backed Gujarat Titans as title contenders, highlighting their powerful batting line-up and strong pace attack.

The Congress government has restricted public access to Srisailam and Jurala reservoir data ahead of an Assembly debate on the Palamuru–Rangareddy project, drawing criticism over transparency and allegations of avoiding scrutiny on irrigation and water management.

Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said Shubman Gill must bat freely in T20s, like he does in the IPL, instead of trying to justify his place. He also backed Suryakumar Yadav and admitted India’s bowlers had a poor outing against South Africa

India head coach Gautam Gambhir criticised social media theories on split coaching after India’s Test series loss to South Africa. He highlighted Shubman Gill’s absence in the first Test and urged opinion-makers to stay in their domain, defending his red-ball coaching record

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has opted out of IPL 2026, weeks before the mini-auction. Released by Punjab Kings, Maxwell said he made the decision with gratitude towards the league. His exit follows Andre Russell’s retirement and Faf du Plessis’ withdrawal

Punjab Kings have appointed former India cricketer Sairaj Bahutule as their new spin bowling coach ahead of the IPL 2025 season, replacing Sunil Joshi. The franchise hopes Bahutule’s experience will boost its bowling strength and strategic depth

The first ODI against Australia will feature Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s return to the Indian team, while Shubman Gill makes his debut as full-time skipper. This series is crucial for both veterans and the young leader’s development

Yuki Bhambri targets his first Grand Slam doubles title at the US Open. He shares insights on representing India, his tennis idols, and advice for future players, along with his passion for cricket

Rahul Dravid has resigned as Rajasthan Royals head coach ahead of IPL 2026, after less than a year in charge. His exit follows IPL 2025 struggles, franchise unrest, and raises questions about Sanju Samson’s future in the squad.