IPL 2026 Points Table after Match 40: RR move to third after handing PBKS first defeat of the season | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals players celebrate after the match. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday did what no other team had managed in IPL 2026, defeating league leaders Punjab Kings by six wickets at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh. The win lifted RR one place up in the standings to third, with 12 points from…

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Dale Steyn credits Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood for ‘creating fear’ with hard-length bowling | Cricket News

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood in RCB vs DC (Image: AP) Former South African pacer hailed the outstanding powerplay spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood against Delhi Capitals, while also praising compatriot Kagiso Rabada and England’s Jofra Archer for creating “genuine fear” among batters this IPL season with their relentless hard lengths, despite the high-scoring…

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IPL 2026: Why Punjab Kings wore black armbands against Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

The gesture was a mark of respect, with Punjab Kings players wearing black armbands as a sign of mourning. (Pic credit: IPL) Players of Punjab Kings took the field wearing black armbands during their Indian Premier League 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, paying tribute to the late mother of teammate Azmatullah Omarzai.The Afghanistan…

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IPL 2026: Why is Shashank Singh not playing against Rajasthan Royals in New Chandigarh? | Cricket News

Shashank Singh. (AFP Photo) Shashank Singh was not picked for the Punjab Kings’ clash against the Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The two sides are facing off in Match 40 of the season in what is a key contest between two top-four teams. At the toss, Riyan…

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Sri Lanka Cricket board steps down after government push for overhaul | Cricket News

File Pic: Sri Lanka players (AP Photo) Sri Lanka’s cricket administration was plunged into fresh uncertainty on Tuesday after the executive committee of Sri Lanka Cricket stepped down following government pressure to make way for a new leadership structure.According to officials, SLC president Shammi Silva convened a special meeting to announce the resignation of the…

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‘They said I’d never fix it’: Shreyas Iyer reveals how short-ball criticism ‘triggered’ him | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has opened up on how relentless criticism over his struggles against short-pitched deliveries became the driving force behind a dramatic transformation in his batting approach during the IPL 2026 season.Speaking on JioStar, Iyer admitted that doubts about his ability to handle the short ball…

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PM Modi inaugurates state-of-the-art indoor cricket academies across six Northeastern states – Watch | Cricket News

PM Narendra Modi (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated a network of indoor cricket academies across six northeastern states, marking a significant push to strengthen sports infrastructure and grassroots development in the region.Launching the facilities from Gangtok, the Prime Minister unveiled state-of-the-art indoor academies in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram…

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England pick 18-year-old spinner in Nat Sciver-Brunt-led in Women’s T20 World Cup squad; Sarah Glenn misses out | Cricket News

England Women’s Cricket Team (Image Credit: X) England have officially revealed their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Nat Sciver-Brunt set to lead the side in a highly anticipated home tournament. The competition, scheduled to be played across England and Wales later this year, presents a golden opportunity for the hosts…

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‘Tough to take’: Delhi Capitals co-owner breaks silence after DC all out for 75 vs RCB in IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals’ Sahil Parakh gets bowled by Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar during their Indian Premier League 2026 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI) Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal reacted on social media after his team’s heavy loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in New Delhi on Monday.Josh Hazlewood took…

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IPL 2026: RCB’s Suyash Sharma scripts history, becomes the first spinner ever to … | Cricket News

Suyash sharma (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a statement performance on Monday in IPL 2026, dismantling Delhi Capitals in a one-sided contest that will be remembered as much for its records as its dominance.At the heart of it was young spinner Suyash Sharma, who etched his name into the league’s history books…

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