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ICC suspends Cricket Canada’s membership but keeps teams eligible for events

June 1, 2026 admin

Canada’s cricket players celebrate with teammates over the wickets of the UAE during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The International Cricket Council has suspended Canada over breaches of the national board’s membership obligations, weeks after the global ‌governing body’s anti-corruption unit launched an investigation into Cricket Canada….

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Patidar eyes a hat-trick after ‘best birthday gift’

June 1, 2026 admin

“While the team will celebrate the triumph, the focus will shift to how we can do three in a row,” says Rajat Patidar | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji Rajat Patidar could not have wished for a better birthday. The RCB captain, who turned 33 on Monday (May 1, 2026), was all smiles as he sat…

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RCB victory celebrations turn unruly as fans create ruckus across Hyderabad after IPL 2026 victory

June 1, 2026 admin

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday (May 31), celebrations erupted across the country, including Hyderabad. However, the festivities in several parts of the city turned disorderly, with multiple videos circulating on social media showing instances of vandalism, traffic disruptions…

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Singapore Open crown a tribute to Satwik and Chirag’s resilience

June 1, 2026 admin

Satwik and Chirag are delighted after ending their title drought. | Photo Credit: Badminton Photo For nearly two years, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were forced to watch title opportunities slip away amid injuries, setbacks and frustrating near-misses. On Sunday, however, India’s premier men’s doubles pair ended the drought by becoming the first Indian duo to win the…

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IPL 2026 | From desperation to title triumphs: how Andy Flower redefined Royal Challengers’ legacy

June 1, 2026 admin

RCB’s head coach Andy Flower. File | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Andy Flower’s reign as Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach did not begin well. The team lost seven of its first eight matches in IPL 2024 before making a turnaround to enter the playoffs. The tough phase gave Flower useful insight into what ails…

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IPL 2026 review: RCB reaps the fruits of collective strength and clarity of roles

June 1, 2026 admin

Virat Kohli was integral to RCB’s triumph. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK From going on a barren 17-year run, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is now looking to build a legacy as an IPL powerhouse. Back-to-back titles have lifted RCB to fourth on the list of the most successful franchises, behind Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, and…

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Divyanshi becomes youngest Indian to win WTT Feeder women’s title

June 1, 2026 admin

Divyanshi came up trumps in a thrilling final. | Photo Credit: File photo: R. Ravindran Fifteen-year-old Divyanshi Bhowmick produced a dream performance at Prishtina in Kosovo as she became the youngest Indian to win a WTT Feeder women’s singles title. The World No. 211 Divyanshi stunned Chinese Taipei’s Yeh Yi-Tian, placed 38 in the chart,…

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Maana, Breathtaking, Aldgate, Positano and Elveden shine

June 1, 2026 admin

Maana, Breathtaking, Aldgate, Positano and Elveden shone when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (June 1). Inner sand: 1000m: Ranquelino (R. Pradeep) 1-6, 600/38.5. Strode out well. Bellavita (rb) 1-8, 600/41. Moved freely. Grass track: 1400m: Positano (Akshay) 1-32, 1,200/1-19, 1,000/1-7, 600/39. Moved impressively. Outer sand: 600m: Dardanus (Vaibhav) 46. Moved on the…

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IPL 2026: A largely uninspiring show by the Caribbean players

June 1, 2026 admin

Jason Holder was the most impressive West Indian on view in IPL 2026. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR The West Indies players have been known for their game-changing abilities in the IPL. However, the latest edition witnessed a largely mediocre show by the Caribbean entertainers. Jason Holder was the most impressive West Indian player on view. The…

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Eng vs Ind 3rd WT20I: India look for better effort from middle-order batters in series decider

June 1, 2026 admin

India’s Smriti Mandhana ahead of the first Vitality IT20 cricket match between England and India in Chelmsford, England, on May 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Indian team will expect more from the dependable duo of Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh as it aims to sort out its middle order woes going into the third…

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