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  Why is Prithvi Shaw not playing for Delhi Capitals against LSG in IPL 2026?

  April 01, 2026 19:19 IST

  Prithvi Shaw was left out of Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2026 opener against LSG as the team preferred in-form Pathum Nissanka, whose strong T20 World Cup showing influenced selection. Meanwhile, DC opted to bowl first after winning the toss in Lucknow.

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  Why is Mitchell Starc not playing in LSG vs DC IPL 20206 clash in Lucknow?

  April 01, 2026 19:34 IST

  Mitchell Starc was a major absentee as Delhi Capitals open their IPL 2026 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants. DC finished fifth last season and would look to bounce back from coming so close to a playoff spot.

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  No Arjun Tendulkar, Mayank Yadav to return; LSG's probable Playing XI for IPL 2026 opener vs DC

  April 01, 2026 17:38 IST

  Lucknow Super Giants begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals in a high-stakes opener at the Ekana Stadium. Both teams will be eager to set the tone early. Ahead of the clash, here is LSG's probable Playing XI.

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  Lionel Messi left in tears during friendly against Zambia, Argentina pick comfortable 5-0 win

  April 01, 2026 17:24 IST

  Lionel Messi was left emotional before Argentina’s friendly vs Zambia at La Bombonera, a possible final home appearance. He starred with a goal and assisted in a 5-0 win, as fans paid tribute ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Defender Nicholas Otamendi was also very emotional.

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  'No one wants to be benched': Arjun Tendulkar replies to limited opportunities at MI in IPL

  April 01, 2026 17:17 IST

  Arjun Tendulkar was traded by Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants after having spent five seasons with MI. Tendulkar has opened up on his experience with the franchise and on the limited opportunities that he got with them.

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  Rishabh Pant vs Pooran, who should bat at No.3 for LSG as they open IPL 2026 campaign vs DC?

  April 01, 2026 16:36 IST

  Lucknow Super Giants are up against Delhi Capitals in their opening IPL 2026 match. The team's batting order has been talked about a lot. Will Rishabh Pant walk in at No.3, or will Nicholas Pooran continue to hold the spot? Check stats comparison here.

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  LSG vs DC pitch report: How will surface at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow play in IPL 2026?

  April 01, 2026 16:36 IST

  Lucknow Super Giants will face Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 opener. Delhi, aiming for a playoff spot, has revamped their squad, but face some setbacks with player absences. LSG, boosted by a full-strength squad, hopes for better results after last year’s struggles. Read the pitch report.

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  Gujarat Titans' batting needs to be structured, reckons former India cricketer after defeat to PBKS

  April 01, 2026 16:08 IST

  After Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans posted 162 and lost to Punjab by three wickets, Aakash Chopra urged a batting rethink. He slammed the middle order’s poor strike rates and noted to add Kumar Kushagra. On the other hand, Cooper Connolly hit an unbeaten 72 to seal the chase comfortably.

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  India to tour Zimbabwe after England tour for three T20Is, schedule announced

  April 01, 2026 14:01 IST

  India's packed international schedule after the ongoing IPL season has three more T20Is added to it. The men in blue are scheduled to tour Zimbabwe in July for three matches in the shortest format after England tour where India will play three ODIs and five T20Is.

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  Amelia Kerr's record 179* helps New Zealand break India's world record in Women's ODI cricket

  April 01, 2026 12:44 IST

  New Zealand Women's captain Amelia Kerr turned heads today in the second ODI against South Africa with an unbeaten knock of 179 runs. Thanks to her knock, New Zealand won the game to level the series and also broke India's world record in Women's ODI cricket.

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  Did Ravindra Jadeja cry on the field during IPL 2026 clash vs CSK? Viral video sparks discussion

  April 01, 2026 11:25 IST

  Ravindra Jadeja played for the Rajasthan Royals in the clash against Chennai Super Kings for the first time since 2011. A viral video has gone viral now, claiming that Jadeja cried during the match, which has made the fans emotional as well.

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  Shreyas Iyer becomes first captain to be fined in IPL 2026, Know reason here

  April 01, 2026 10:48 IST

  Punjab Kings started their IPL 2026 campaign on a high, with a win over the Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. However, despite the win, their captain, Shreyas Iyer, has suffered a blow as he has been fined for breaching the code of conduct. Know the reason here:

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  Glenn Maxwell omitted as Cricket Australia announces central contracts for 2026-27 season

  April 01, 2026 10:15 IST

  Cricket Australia have announced the list of centrally contracted players for the 2026-27 season. They have left out five players from the previous list that includes Glenn Maxwell, Sam Konstas Usman Khawaja, Lance Morris, Matt Short and Jhye Richardson.

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  FIFA World Cup 2026: Full list of 48 qualified teams, finalised groups after UEFA Qualifiers final

  April 01, 2026 11:03 IST

  The UEFA Qualifiers concluded on Tuesday and the remaining four slots have also been filled as all 48 teams for the FIFA World Cup have been confirmed. The tournament is set to kick off on June 11 with the USA, Canada and Mexico hosting the World Cup together.

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  No Robert Lewandowski at FIFA World Cup 2026 as Poland go down to Sweden in dramatic finish

  April 01, 2026 7:40 IST

  Robert Lewandowski, 37, was hoping to play the FIFA World Cup one final time in his career. But his hopes were dashed when Viktor Gyökeres scored a winner in the 88th minute. While Poland will miss out for the first time since 2014, Sweden last played at the World Cup in 2018.

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  Italy fail to qualify for third straight FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia in shootout

  April 01, 2026 7:07 IST

  Italy lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a penalty shootout in its playoff final on Tuesday to become the first former champions to miss out on three straight World Cups. The match ended 1-1 in regular and extra time and then Italy went down 1-4 in penalties.

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  Who is Cooper Connolly? PBKS star produces stellar knock on IPL debut to take team home vs GT

  April 01, 2026 0:02 IST

  Cooper Connolly scored an unbeaten 72 to take Punjab Kings home in a thriller against the Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Know all about Connolly here.

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  Shubman Gill decodes reason behind Gujarat Titans' defeat to Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

  March 31, 2026 23:53 IST

  Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by three wickets in IPL 2026, with debutant Cooper Connolly scoring 72* off 44 balls. Shubman Gill cited rain and a slow finish as factors in Gujarat’s loss, while Shreyas Iyer praised Connolly’s composure and impact under pressure.

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  Ryan Williams set new record as India beat Hong Kong in final AFC Asian Cup qualifier match

  March 31, 2026 23:38 IST

  Ryan Williams scored the fastest goal by a debutant as India beat Hong Kong 2-1 in their final AFC Asian Cup qualifier. Akash Mishra also scored his first senior goal, helping India finish the campaign with a win despite already being out of contention.

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  Will Mayank Yadav play in LSG's IPL 2026 opener against DC? Head coach Langer reveals

  April 01, 2026 0:02 IST

  Mayank Yadav’s IPL career has been limited over the past two seasons due to injuries. Lucknow Super Giants will lock horns against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 opener, as head coach Justin Langer spoke about Mayank's fitness.

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  Prasidh's fiery spell goes in vain as Cooper Connolly writes new chapter in IPL folklore as PBKS win

  March 31, 2026 23:22 IST

  Prasidh Krishna’s three-wicket burst rattled Punjab Kings, but Cooper Connolly’s composed knock of 72 runs sealed a chase of 163. Gujarat Titans struggled with the bat earlier, as Punjab secured their first IPL 2026 win despite a late scare.

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  Roberto de Zerbi appointed as Tottenham coach, has only seven games to save Spurs from relegation

  March 31, 2026 22:52 IST

  Roberto De Zerbi has been appointed Tottenham Hotspur coach with just seven games left to avoid relegation. Replacing Igor Tudor, he faces immediate pressure to revive form amid criticism, with Spurs sitting just above the drop zone.

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  What is the longest over bowled in IPL history as Arshdeep delivers 11 balls vs GT in IPL 2026?

  April 01, 2026 0:03 IST

  Arshdeep Singh registered an unwanted history record as he delivered an 11-ball 20th over during the clash against the Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Check what the longest over bowled in the IPL is.

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  South Africa announce central contract for players; David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen axed

  March 31, 2026 22:25 IST

  Cricket South Africa announced 2026–27 contracts, handing first deals to five players while dropping David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen, among others. Several injury-prone players also missed out as CSA named 18 men, 15 women and a PONI list.

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  Where will Pant bat in LSG’s IPL 2026 opener against Delhi Capitals? Head coach keeps it mystery

  March 31, 2026 21:20 IST

  Rishabh Pant’s batting position for LSG’s IPL 2026 opener vs Delhi Capitals remains unclear, with coach Justin Langer keeping it a secret. Pant could bat at No.3 after his success there last season, though the team may reshuffle based on strategy.

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  Italy vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: When and where to watch FIFA World Cup qualification playoff final?

  March 31, 2026 21:18 IST

  Italy aim to end a 12-year wait for a FIFA World Cup spot as they face the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team in the European playoff final. Here are the live streaming details of the Italy vs Bosnia and Herzegovina FIFA World Cup qualification playoff final.

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  BCCI, IPL condole British broadcast engineer's death, vow to help family in hour of grief

  March 31, 2026 20:43 IST

  The IPL governing council mourned the passing of British broadcast engineer Jan William Langford, who was working with the BCCI for IPL 2026. He was found unconscious in his South Mumbai hotel room on Monday and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.

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  IPL 2026: 3 changes CSK should make in playing XI to win against Punjab Kings

  March 31, 2026 20:19 IST

  Chennai Super Kings may look to bounce back against Punjab Kings by making three key changes—bringing in Dewald Brevis after injury, replacing Noor Ahmad with Akeal Hosein for better control and adding Urvil Patel to strengthen a struggling middle order.