Chennai

Ajinkya Rahane

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)

Daryl Mitchell

Moeen Ali

Shivam Dube

Ravindra Jadeja

MS Dhoni (W)

Deepak Chahar

Tushar Deshpande

Mustafizur Rahman

Matheesha Pathirana

Lucknow

Quinton de Kock

KL Rahul (C) (W)

Marcus Stoinis

Deepak Hooda

Nicholas Pooran

Ayush Badoni

Krunal Pandya

Matt Henry

Ravi Bishnoi

Mohsin Khan

Yash Thakur

Akeal Jerome Hosein

Aman Hakim Khan

Anshul Kamboj

Ayush Mhatre

Dewald Brevis

Gurjapneet Singh

Jamie Overton

Kartik Sharma

Khaleel Khursheed Ahmed

Matthew James Henry

Matthew William Short

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mukesh Choudhary

Nathan Trevor Ellis

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Prashant Ramendra Veer

Rahul Desraj Chahar

Ramakrishna Shekhar Ghosh

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Sarfaraz Naushad Khan

Shreyas Gopal

Urvil Mukesh Patel

Zakary Glen Foulkes

Abdul Samad Farooq

Aiden Kyle Markram

Akash Maharaj Singh

Akshat R Raghuwanshi

Anrich Arno Nortje

Arjun Sachin Tendulkar

Arshin Atul Kulkarni

Avesh Khan

Digvesh Singh

Himmat Singh

Joshua Patrick Inglis

Manimaran Siddharth

Matthew Paul Breetzke

Mayank Prabhu Yadav

Mitchell Ross Marsh

Mohammad Shami Ahmed

Mukul Dalip Choudhary

Naman Tiwari

Prince Yadav

Rishabh Rajendra Pant

Shahbaz Ahmed

Pinnaduwage Wanindu Hasaranga De Silva

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Indian Premier League March 2024

Ambati Rayudu believes his remarks on the difference between CSK and MI culture have been taken out of context. He has issued a clarification explaining himself.

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'Comments were taken out of context': Ambati Rayudu issues clarification on his 'brain phat jayega' remark

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How an MS Dhoni 'mantra' led Marcus Stoinis to success vs Chennai Super Kings

Marcus Stoinis&nbsp;revealed a match-winning mantra from former CSK captain MS Dhoni that helped him lead LSG to a six-wicket win at the Chepauk Stadium.

MS Dhoni and Marcus Stoinis shaking hands after CSK vs LSG clash (Getty)

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'MS Dhoni told one thing to me': Marcus Stoinis reveals Ex-CSK skipper's winning 'Mantra' he used to breach Chepauk fortress

Mustafizur Rahman has displaced Gerald Coetzee from 4th spot in the Purple Cap race after his one-wicket spell during CSK vs LSG's IPL 2024 clash.

CSK's star pacer Mustafizur Rahman in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Mustafizur Rahman climbs up the ladder after CSK vs LSG clash, Jasprit Bumrah keeps the cap

Chennai Super Kings slumped to fifth place in the IPL 2024's points table while Lucknow Super Kings (LSG) improved to fourth after stunning win at Chepauk on April 23.

Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (L) shakes hands with Lucknow Super Giants' Marcus Stoinis (C) at the end of their IPL 2024 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 23. (Getty)

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IPL 2024, Points Table: CSK swap place with LSG in standings after back-to-back losses, RR continue to strut on top

Ruturaj Gaikwad threw his name in Orange Cap race after his incredible century in Chennai Super Kings' losing cause against Lucknow Super Kings on April 23.

CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad (left) and RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Ruturaj Gaikwad marches into top 2 after centurion knock, displaces Travis Head to close gap with King Kohli

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming criticised the Chepauk pitch for offering minimal assistance to the spinners in team's six-wicket defeat against LSG on April 23.

CSK's head coach Stephen Fleming in this frame. (X)

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'And I'd unashamedly say that it's your home ground...': Coach Stephen Fleming blames pitch after CSK's back-to-back defeats vs LSG

Deepak Chahar's misfielding in the death overs cost Chennai Super Kings (CSK) the match against Lucknow Super Giants in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match.

CSK's star Deepak Chahar (left) and former captain MS Dhoni in this frame. (Getty)

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WATCH: MS Dhoni outraged as Deepak Chahar's blunder leads to CSK's defeat against LSG

CSK vs LSG: Suresh Raina made an appeal to BCCI selector Ajit Agarkar to include Shivam Dube in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad after his stunning knock against Lucknow Super Giants.

Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni (R) speaks with the umpire (C) at the end of their IPL 2024 clash against Lucknow Super Giants. (Getty)

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Hardik Pandya's spot in danger? Suresh Raina urges Ajit Agarkar to include CSK star in India's T20 WC squad after explosive knock vs LSG

Marcus Stoinis bashed CSK bowlers all over the park as LSG pulled off the highest run chase in Chepauk to register their fifth win of IPL 2024.

Marcus Stoinis celebrates LSG's victory over CSK with Deepak Hooda (Getty Images)

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CSK vs LSG: Marcus Stoinis' record-breaking 124 outshines Ruturaj Gaikwad's 2nd IPL ton as LSG pull off highest run chase in Chepauk

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The three matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely to be played in closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium because of municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. Local police have told the BCCI that they will not be able to provide enough security for the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz match scheduled on election day.


Three WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators.

WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators due to local elections.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana with WPL Trophy 

Explained: Why some of WPL 2026 matches likely to be played without spectators

Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine combined to hand Gujarat Giants (GG) a 10-run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in their Women's Premier League 2026 clash 

Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine remained the architects of Giants' victory

Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Gardner-Devine's all-round show helps GG edge UPW by 10 runs 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her side fell short in the final over of their three-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the WPL 2026 opener, saying they failed to bowl even one good delivery under pressure.

RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by three wickets. 

Nadine de Klerk picked up four wickets against MI in WPL 2026 opener.

Mumbai Indians' Amelia Kerr (L) speaks with her captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 

Harmanpreet Kaur indirectly blames Nat Sciver-Brunt after MI’s defeat vs RCB

New Zealand tour of India 2026

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Virat can play another 5-6 years at the highest level following his stunning knock of 93 against New Zealand

Mohammad Kaif predicts Virat Kohli to play another 5-6 years for India

Virat played a match-winning knock of 93 against New Zealand

India's Virat Kohli watches the ball after playing a shot during the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and New Zealand at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara (via Getty)

Ex-RCB star predicts Virat to play another 5-6 years for India after 93 vs NZ

T20 World Cup 2026

The Netherlands have named their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Scott Edwards leading the team. Coach Ryan Cook highlighted the squad’s experience and preparation, noting players’ familiarity with conditions in Sri Lanka and India.


Netherlands will start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Pakistan. 

Scott Edwards will lead Netherlands in T20 World Cup 2026.

Netherlands' Logan van Beek (R) celebrates with teammate Scott Edwards

Scott Edwards to lead as Netherlands name squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26

Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal surpassed 700 runs in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign with his unbeaten knock of 81 against Mumbai

Devdutt Padikkal achieved a rare feat in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Padikkal remained unbeaten on 81 as Karnataka defeated Mumbai

Devdutt Padikkal celebrates after scoring a   century for Karnataka in Vijay Hazare Trophy (via X)

Padikkal scripts history, becomes first player to achieve this monumental feat

The BCB has clarified its position following recent public comments regarding the national team’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India. This comes after the International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected earlier claims of security risks made by Bangladesh’s Sports Adviser, Asif Nazrul.


Bangladesh claimed that ICC sent a warning letter for India participation.

Bangladesh will start their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against West Indies.

Mustafizur Rahman and T20 World Cup

Drama in Bangladesh, BCB contradicts sports advisor Asif Nazrul

Football

Diego Simeone has apologised to Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr and president Florentino Perez over the Supercopa clash. Here is what the Atletico Madrid manager has said. 

Real Madrid winger and Simeone were captured clashing on the touchline when Vinicius was substituted

Real Madrid were defeated by their arch-rivals, FC Barcelona, with a score of 2-3, to lose the Supercopa title

Diego Simeone apologises to Madrid star Vinicius & president Perez over Supercopa drama

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'Comments were taken out of context': Ambati Rayudu issues clarification on his 'brain phat jayega' remark

How an MS Dhoni 'mantra' led Marcus Stoinis to success vs Chennai Super Kings

'MS Dhoni told one thing to me': Marcus Stoinis reveals Ex-CSK skipper's winning 'Mantra' he used to breach Chepauk fortress