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F1 driver Arvid Lindblad tries his hand at cricket in epic crossover during Mumbai visit
Formula 1’s rising star Arvid Lindblad recently swapped the steering wheel for a cricket bat during his visit to Mumbai, exploring his Indian roots ahead of his debut season with Visa CashApp Racing Bulls F1 team.

MI vs SRH: Hardik Pandya provides disheartening update on Rohit Sharma's injury: 'Not up to the mark'
Hardik Pandya has confirmed that Rohit Sharma will need more time to recover ahead of MI vs SRH in IPL 2026. The MI captain also provided updates on another injury in the camp and changes.

Riyan Parag vaping video exposes unresolved privacy debate in IPL dressing rooms: 'BCCI might be forced to act'
Riyan Parag’s vaping video from an IPL 2026 match dressing room has sparked a controversy, which was reportedly raised by the captains during their meeting with the BCCI.

Jasprit Bumrah receives unmatched praise as Pakistan cricketer commends his mental resilience: 'Very strong'
Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has received massive praise from a Pakistan cricketer, who lauded his sharp accuracy and mental resilience.

Bangladesh government committed 'blunder' by boycotting T20 World Cup in India: Shakib Al Hasan
Cricket star Shakib Al Hasan has criticised the former Muhammad Yunus-led Bangladesh interim government for forcing the team to miss the T20 World Cup 2026 in India, terming it a big loss for the side.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand Highlights, 2nd T20: Match abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled
BAN vs NZ Highlights (Bangladesh national cricket team vs New Zealand national cricket team Match Scorecard): The second T20I match between the Kiwis and Bangla Tigers has been abandoned due to rain. With rain pouring down and thunderstorms in the area, the toss never took place.

BCCI reacts to Riyan Parag vaping video during IPL 2026 match, seeks explanation: Report
The BCCI has sprung into action following the Riyan Parag controversy during the Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026 match after the RR skipper was spotted vaping inside the team dressing room.

Sri Lanka Cricket to face ICC action? Government 'temporarily' takes over cricket board
The Sri Lanka Cricket was suspended for two months in 2023-2024 by the International Cricket Council due to political interference in the running of the national board.

Why RR skipper Riyan Parag vaping in dressing room could lead to major legal consequences
Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag has landed in controversy after being caught vaping in the team dressing room during the IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, adding to the franchise’s off‑field troubles.

MI vs SRH Match Prediction: Who will win today’s IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad
A struggling Mumbai Indians and an in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad clash for the first time in IPL 2026 with both looking for wins. Who has the upper-hand in MI vs SRH fixture? Check below.

Does IPL need football-style revolution? Experts anwer as lack of competition becomes a concern
IPL 2026 has repeatedly seen one-sided matches and that has led a section of fans to call for a football style promotion and relegation system for the league. As interesting as it sounds, is it feasible?

Should Shreyas Iyer have retired himself out against RR? Former IPL coach explains: 'It depends on...'
Shreyas Iyer has been in tremendous form in IPL 2026 but he could not get going against RR on Tuesday with his 27-ball 30 pushing the scoring rate down for PBKS who faced their first defeat of the season.

Riyan Parag vaping act likely to attract BCCI's wrath as RR plunge in further trouble after mobile phone row
RR skipper Riyan Parag could face BCCI action after he was seen vaping during the team's victory over PBKS on Tuesday in IPL 2026.

Shreyas Iyer reveals learnings from first loss of season and how they plan to bounce back: 'The way they came up...'
Shreyas Iyer reflected on Punjab Kings’ first loss of IPL 2026 against Rajasthan Royals and shared how they plan to bounce back.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns biggest praise of his career after another blitzkrieg in IPL: 'Not so earthling...'
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 43 off 16 in the IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, earning massive praise from former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and others.

PM Modi inaugurates BCCI-backed six world-class indoor cricket academies across Northeast: 'Enable year-round training'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated six indoor cricket academies across Northeast India under BCCI’s infrastructure push, aiming to provide training all year and tackle monsoon challenges.

PBKS vs RR Match Prediction: Who will win today’s IPL match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals
An unbeaten Punjab Kings take on an inconsistent-but-dangerous Rajasthan Royals in the eighth match of both the teams in IPL 2026. Who is the favourite to win the PBKS vs RR clash? Read below.

Is Rishabh Pant alone to blame for LSG’s downfall? ‘Too many minds’ remark hints at larger malaise
Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL 2026 campaign has unravelled into confusion and inconsistency, with Rishabh Pant’ ‘too many minds’ remark highlighting deeper issues within the franchise’s crowded backroom and muddled decision-making.

'I hate all Indian bowlers': Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz's bitter remark leads to stinging criticism
Hasan Nawaz, 23, has made a controversial remark, saying that he has hatred for every Indian bowler and wants to hit them for runs. However, he is facing trolling for his bitter statement.

Delhi Capitals' inexplicable collapse leaves IPL experts numbed: 'No demons in pitch'
In one of the poorest batting displays in IPL in recent times, Delhi Capitals could only muster 75 runs against RCB and lost the match by eight wickets.

Why IPL 2026 feels different: Bigger scores, bold youngsters and a spin crisis
The IPL 2026 season has reached the halfway stage, and some interesting unprecedented trends have appeared that would change the league forever.

Axar Patel shocked as DC miss RCB's unwanted 49 all out record by a whisker: 'Even I don't know what happened'
Axar Patel has reacted to Delhi Capitals' collapse to 75 against RCB in IPL 2026 after they narrowly avoided the lowest-ever IPL score. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood were the pick of the bowlers as RCB brought DC close to breaking their lowest IPL total record.

Justin Langer, Tom Moody, Kane Williamson taken to cleaners by Sehwag over repeated mistake: 'Who is taking all these calls?'
Virender Sehwag has slammed the LSG think tank after another IPL 2026 defeat, questioning the team strategy and repeated mistakes. He took a jibe at LSG coach Justin Langer, director of cricket Tom Moody and advisor Kane Williamson.

Virat Kohli rewrites IPL record books with massive 9000-run milestone in his hometown: 'The ultimate run-machine'
Virat Kohli became the first player to score 9000 IPL runs as RCB thrashed DC in IPL 2026. Kohli achieved the milestone in style in his hometown Delhi and in front of a pavilion named after him at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Ashwin drops truth bomb on CSK fans with big MS Dhoni claim: 'If they get knocked out, then maybe he will play'
Ravichandran Ashwin has made a big claim about CSK legend MS Dhoni after the legendary keeper missed out on the first half of IPL 2026 and his return is still not confirmed.

Why Olympic gold medalist Manu Bhaker's praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has created a controversy
Manu Bhaker’s praise for young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has sparked a debate just days after the 15-year-old scored his second IPL century.

Sri Lanka Cricket in crisis as president Shammi Silva faces ouster bid, special meeting convened
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has called a special Executive Committee meeting to discuss the future of president Shammi Silva after the country’s leader, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, demanded a new administration take charge.

Who is Sahil Parakh? 18-year-old left-hander debuting for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 match vs RCB
The Delhi Capitals are debuting a promising new talent in their IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Youngster Sahil Parakh, a left‑handed batter, will make his debut after being named in DC’s Playing XI.

DC vs RCB Playing 11 and Toss News, IPL 2026: Lungi Ngidi ruled out; Mukesh Kumar dropped; Sahil debuts for Delhi
DC vs RCB Playing 11 and Toss News, IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals have been asked to bat first by Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, 27 April. Lungi Ngidi, who suffered a freak injury in the last game, has been ruled out and replaced by Dushmantha Chameera. Kyle Jamieson gets his DC cap as Mukesh Kumar has been dropped, and Sahil Parakh given a chance at the top.

DC vs RCB Match Prediction: Who will win today’s IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The Delhi Capitals prepare to host defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high‑stakes IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The fixture marks Virat Kohli’s homecoming, with fans expected to pack the stands for a warm Monday evening showdown.