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WPL | Harris and Lee released; 63 players retained ahead of auction

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WPL | Harris and Lee released; 63 players retained ahead of auction

A total of 63 cricketers, including 23 overseas players, have been retained by the five Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchises ahead of next month’s auction. The deadline for the franchises to announce their retentions for the fifth season ended on Monday. Gujarat Giants retained 20 players, the most among the five teams. Unsurprisingly, Up Warriorz, given…

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In a sporting crossover, Venkatesh and Sindarov play a game of chess

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In a sporting crossover, Venkatesh and Sindarov play a game of chess

Sindarov and Venkatesh played at RCB Bar & Cafe on Sunday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Cricket met chess on Sunday night. Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, who has played for India in both short formats, took on the World No. 4 Javokhir Sindarov in a game of chess. After the match against the…

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Devdutt Padikkal’s first salvo — a win for planning and preparation

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Devdutt Padikkal’s first salvo — a win for planning and preparation

A scrambled single to mid-off, a little leap in the air. The helmet whipped off, arms held half-aloft, his face bathed in a million-dollar smile. And just like that, Devdutt Padikkal became the 84th player to conjure a Test century for India. And it wasn’t just any hundred. It was Padikkal’s maiden three-figure knock in…

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

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

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

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

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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IPL Final RCB vs GT | Patidar not dwelling on emulating Dhoni and Rohit

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IPL Final RCB vs GT | Patidar not dwelling on emulating Dhoni and Rohit

Royal Challengers Bangaluru’s Captain Rajat Patidar during the press conference ahead of The IPL 2026 Final T20 Cricket Match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangaluru at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Saturday May 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI From coming into the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad in 2022 as a replacement player for…

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IPL 2026: Andy Flower attributes RCB loss to SRH’s mastery over home conditions

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IPL 2026: Andy Flower attributes RCB loss to SRH’s mastery over home conditions

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s players celebrate a wicket during the IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad on May 22, 2026. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal When the business end of a league like the IPL gets as arithmetic as it has in the ongoing edition, no game is ever just about a straightforward win….

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IPL 2026 | Delhi Capitals needs to turn it up against a humming Rajasthan Royals

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IPL 2026 | Delhi Capitals needs to turn it up against a humming Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals’s Dhruv Jurel during a practice session ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) – 2026 match against Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan on Thursday, April 30, 2026. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR About 300 kms separate Delhi and Jaipur. The difference in quality of the cricket played…

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