Chennai

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)

Rachin Ravindra

Ajinkya Rahane

Daryl Mitchell

Ravindra Jadeja

Sameer Rizvi

MS Dhoni (W)

Deepak Chahar

Maheesh Theekshana

Tushar Deshpande

Mustafizur Rahman

Bangalore

Faf du Plessis (C)

Virat Kohli

Rajat Patidar

Glenn Maxwell

Cameron Green

Dinesh Karthik

Anuj Rawat (W)

Karn Sharma

Alzarri Joseph

Mayank Dagar

Mohammed Siraj

Abhinandan Singh

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh

Devdutt Babunu Padikkal

Jacob Graham Bethell

Jacob Andrew Duffy

Jitesh Mohan Sharma

Jordan Matthew Cox

Josh Reginald Hazlewood

Kanishk Chouhan

Krunal Himanshu Pandya

Mangesh Yadav

Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara

Philip Dean Salt

Rajat Manohar Patidar

Rasikh Salam Dar

Romario Shepherd

Satvik Deswal

Suyash Sharma

Swapnil K Singh

Timothy Hays David

Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer

Vicky Kanhaiya Ostwal

Yash Dayal

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

Shivam Dube

Shreyas Gopal

Urvil Mukesh Patel

Zakary Glen Foulkes

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Indian Premier League March 2024

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar criticised the tactic implemented by RCB to continuously err on the shorter side despite not achieving any benefits out of it.

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IPL 2024: Sunil Gavaskar blasts RCB for disappointing 'one-dimensional tactic' during loss against CSK in tournament opener

Making his return to cricket after a lengthy break of two months, former Royal Challengers Bangalore superstar Virat Kohli's comeback was eagerly awaited and highly anticipated.

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WATCH: Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni show respect to each other, heartwarming video of two superstars embracing each other in live match goes viral

Chris Gayle made an interesting statement and claimed that there were high chances of MS Dhoni sitting out a few matches of the tournament in IPL 2024.

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'MS Dhoni may take a little break in between IPL 2024': Former RCB superstar makes bold prediction as CSK start new season with victory

Even at the age of 42 and after undergoing knee surgery last year, MS Dhoni looked in supreme fitness during CSK's match against the (RCB on March 22 (Friday).

MS Dhoni looked in supreme fitness during CSK's match against RCB.

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WATCH: At age 42, MS Dhoni's impeccable reflexes and glovework during CSK's match against RCB leaves fans in utter and complete awe

In a video that has gone viral on the Internet, a frustrated and anguished Virat Kohli can be seen hurling an abuse while also signaling Rachin Ravindra to get off the field.

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WATCH: Frustrated Virat Kohli hurls abuse, gives angry send-off to CSK debutant Rachin Ravindra; video prompts fans' divided reaction

IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings started their IPL campaign with a comfortable victory in their home conditions.

Mustafizur Rahman celebrates a wicket on his CSK debut in IPL 2024 opening match (Getty Images)

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IPL 2024: RCB's losing streak in Chepauk continues; Mustafizur's magical spell leads CSK to easy 6-wicket win on Gaikwad's captaincy debut 

IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony: The Indian Premier League 2024 began with the star-studded performances by Tiger Shroff, Akshay Kumar, AR Rahman and Sonu Nigam lit up Chennai's Chepauk&nbsp;stadium.

IPL 2024 opening ceremony at the MA Chiambaram Stadium in Chennai. (Photo Courtesy: Twitter)

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IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony: Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, AR Rahman and Sonu Nigam light up Chepauk stadium 

IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Virat Kohli achieved the rare T20 feat in the seventh over of the season opener as the visitors suffered a mini-batting collapse.

Virat Kohli puts his hand on MS Dhoni's shoulder during IPL 2024 opener (Screengrab: X)

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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli becomes first Indian batter in T20 cricket history to achieve this massive feat

World Cup-winning cricketer Gautam Gambhir took a sly dig at former CSK captain MS Dhoni’s World Cup advertisement ahead of Indian Premier League 2024.

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir (L) and Ex-CSK captain MS Dhoni. (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Gautam Gambhir takes a jibe at MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2024 opener, says ‘don't bring in any more twist…’

IPL 2024: Sri Lanka's young fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana suffered a Grade 1 hamstring tear in the limited-overs series against Bangladesh.

Matheesha Pathirana celebrates a wicket during IPL 2023 (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Good news for CSK ahead of IPL 2024 opener, star pacer attains match fitness but unable to join camp due to this reason

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Harmanpreet Kaur starred with an unbeaten 71 to guide the Mumbai Indians to their highest successful chase in the WPL, leading a thrilling seven-wicket win over the Gujarat Giants. After early setbacks, Harmanpreet and Amanjot Kaur steadied the innings, with Nicola Carey finishing the job, while Harmanpreet also became the first Indian to cross 1,000 WPL runs.


Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets.

Harmanpreet Kaur scored 71 runs against Gujarat Giants.

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Harmanpreet Kaur playing a shot

Harmanpreet Kaur’s 71 leads Mumbai Indians to record WPL chase against GG

Gujarat Giants all-rounder Anushka Sharma is expected to be out for the next few matches after she sustained an injury while fielding against the Delhi Capitals

Anushka Sharma to be out of action for Gujarat Giants

Anushka had sustained an injury during the clash against Delhi Capitals

Gujarat Giants' Anushka Sharma plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai (via Getty)

Big blow for Gujarat Giants as all-rounder to be out of action due to injury

Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

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.

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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

Football

Kylian Mbappé missed Real Madrid training along with several first-team stars ahead of the Copa del Rey clash with Albacete, as Álvaro Arbeloa began his interim reign.


Mbappé and five others were absent from training due to fitness concerns, forcing Arbeloa to lean on academy players.

The interim coach called up five youngsters from La Fábrica, stressing the club’s faith in its youth system.

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Kylian Mbappe among SIX Real Madrid players absent from training

Al-Hilal rubbed salt into Al-Nassr’s wounds with a viral social media jab after overturning a Ronaldo-led first-half deficit to win the Riyadh derby 3-1.

Al-Nassr collapsed after halftime, conceding a penalty, a red card, and three second-half goals.

Al-Hilal mocked their rivals online with a “non-breaking news” post following the derby win.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr celebrates after scoring his team's first goal, equalling the record 115 goals scored by Abderrazak Hamdallah during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Hilal and Al Nassr

Al-Hilal mock Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr with social media post after 3-1 win 

Mikel Arteta confirmed key injury updates ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea, with William Saliba and Leandro Trossard in contention while two others remain sidelined.

Piero Hincapié and Riccardo Calafiori are unavailable, while Saliba and Trossard could feature at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho voiced confidence, citing past big-game performances ahead of the semi-final.

Mikel Arteta manager / head coach  of Arsenal applauds after  the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Portsmouth and Arsenal on January 11, 2026 in Portsmouth, England.

Arteta drops major injury UPDATE on four Arsenal players ahead of Chelsea clash

Barcelona briefly announced João Cancelo’s loan return before deleting all posts, with reports revealing missing paperwork delayed the official confirmation.

Barcelona removed the Cancelo announcement due to pending documentation from Al-Hilal.

Club sources insist the deal is complete, with only formalities delaying the unveiling.

Joao Cancelo poses for photo with the #2 T-Shirt during his presentation as a FC Barcelona player at Commercial Office on January 13, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.

Barcelona delete João Cancelo re-signing announcement soon after going official

Basketball

Markieff Morris revealed new details about Dennis Schroder’s altercation with Luka Dončić, as the Kings guard faces a three-game suspension for the December 28 incident.


Markieff Morris claimed Schroder initiated contact with Dončić before the situation escalated.

Paul Pierce sided with Schroder, saying Dončić’s trash talk crossed a personal line tied to lost money.

Dennis Schr?der of Germany, Luka Doncic of Slovenia during the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinal between Germany and Slovenia at Arena Riga on September 10, 2025 in Riga, Latvia.

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IPL 2024: Sunil Gavaskar blasts RCB for disappointing 'one-dimensional tactic' during loss against CSK in tournament opener

WATCH: Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni show respect to each other, heartwarming video of two superstars embracing each other in live match goes viral

'MS Dhoni may take a little break in between IPL 2024': Former RCB superstar makes bold prediction as CSK start new season with victory