‘Very surprised’: Cheteshwar Pujara baffled by Rishabh Pant’s underwhelming IPL record | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants’ skipper Rishabh Pant during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has admitted he finds it “very surprising” that Rishabh Pant has not been able to dominate the IPL the way he has conquered Test cricket, saying the wicketkeeper-batter’s T20 numbers do not reflect his immense talent.Go…

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‘You need a swashbuckler at the top’: Kris Srikkanth urges RCB to open with Devdutt Padikkal | Cricket News

RCB’s Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal (Image: IPL/ BCCI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow today, with Phil Salt still recovering from injury. Former India captain Kris Srikkanth believes that Devdutt Padikkal should open alongside Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethell, who has been opening in Salt’s absence, should instead…

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Chess: Is representing India worth it? The draining family cost of raising a chess star | Chess News

Young Indian chess minds are finding themselves in limbo NEW DELHI: In India’s ever-growing pursuit of becoming a sporting nation, chess stands at a crucial juncture. Fresh off celebrating R Vaishali‘s triumph in the 2026 Women’s Candidates, the country now looks ahead to an even grander celebration as both Vaishali and Gukesh prepare for their…

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PBKS IPL 2026 playoff qualification scenarios: Punjab Kings still in control despite worrying slide | Cricket News

Punjab Kings’ strong start is faltering with three consecutive losses, raising concerns about their playoff security. Sloppy fielding and a top-order batting collapse against Sunrisers Hyderabad highlighted recent struggles. While mathematically still in a good position, the team needs to quickly address these issues to avoid entering the playoffs with a losing momentum. Punjab remain…

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Sports Ministry Guidelines: BFI defies SAI warning, insists head coaches’ role ‘inescapable’ in selection trials | Boxing News

File Pic: Boxing coach Santiago Nieva (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Wednesday proceeded with the first phase of its assessment test process despite objections from the Sports Authority of India (SAI), asserting that the inclusion of head coaches in the selection panel remains “essential and inescapable.”Go Beyond The Boundary…

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UEFA Champions League: Ousmane Dembele strike sends PSG into blockbuster final against Arsenal F.C. | Football News

PSG seal dramatic aggregate win over Bayern, set up Arsenal showdown (Image: X) Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain F.C. secured their place in a second successive UEFA Champions League final after battling to a 1-1 draw against FC Bayern Munich in the semi-final second leg, sealing a thrilling 6-5 aggregate victory in Bavaria.Holding a narrow advantage…

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IPL 2026, LSG vs RCB Preview: Lucknow seek revival as Bengaluru eye top-two surge | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants find themselves in unfamiliar and uncomfortable territory. Rooted to the bottom of the table with a net run rate of -1.076, their IPL season has spiralled into a campaign of missed opportunities and inconsistent performances. For a franchise that has largely been competitive since its inception, this marks the first time they…

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Ravichandran Ashwin: ‘Ball was bouncing unusually’: R Ashwin decodes Punjab Kings’ fielding woes vs SRH | Cricket News

Punjab Kings missed 4 opportunities (Image: X) In the IPL 2026 clash on May 6, Punjab Kings endured a disastrous outing in the field, dropping three crucial catches and missing a key stumping opportunity during their 33-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. The costly errors handed major lifelines to SRH’s top batters, who made Punjab pay…

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