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Indian Premier League 2023

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was pictured with a number of the young players of their opponents on the night, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) after their seven-wicket win on April 21.

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IPL 2023: After loss to SRH, MS Dhoni sits down youngsters for lecture; Photo goes viral

<p>The Chepauk Stadium was witness to an all-round performance of impressive proportions during Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) seven-wicket win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Friday, April 21.

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IPL 2023: Golden at age 41! MS Dhoni shatters wicket-keeping world record in CSK's 7-wicket win over SRH

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni was in a cheerful mood during the post-match presentation after his team's comfortable seven-wicket victory over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Friday, April 21.

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IPL 2023: 'Because we wear gloves, people think it's easy...' — MS Dhoni 'miffed' about missing out on best catch award in CSK's win

<p>Since the start of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, there have been speculations that this will be Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni’s last season.

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'It's very harsh for y'all to ask this question': Former CSK batter wants MS Dhoni IPL retirement talks to end

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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.

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

T20 World Cup 2026

Afghanistan's veteran all-rounder was not pleased about the question related to Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman getting dropped from squad by IPL franchise KKR.

Mohammad Nabi was puzzled by reporter's question on Mustafizur Rahman's IPL snub.

Nabi is currently playing for Noakhali Express in Bangladesh Premier League 2026.

Mohammad Nabi, Mustafizur Rahman

Mohammad Nabi left frustrated by reporter's question on Mustafizur's IPL snub

AFG vs WI: West Indies will be without the services of several key players who are either busy playing SA20 or have been rested by the team management.

Alzarri Joseph is yet to regain full fitness.

Quentin Sampson has earned his maiden call-up. 

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WI name King as captain for T20Is vs AFG ahead of T20 WC'26, key players missing

Australia captain Alyssa Healy feels that she has lost some of the competitive edge and it is time to hang up her boots, months ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.


Alyssa Healy will play her farewell series against India at home.

Healy said she didn't want to announce it but there has to be a leadership change.

Alyssa Healy

Months after World Cup semifinal defeat, Australia captain announces retirement

Finn Bálor has set his sights on CM Punk’s World Championship, sparking speculation over a possible return of The Prince—or even The Demon—on RAW in Ireland.


Finn Bálor challenges CM Punk for the World title, with their clash set for RAW in Ireland.

Possibility of Bálor reviving The Prince or The Demon persona adds intrigue to the title match.

Finn Balor looks on in ring during Monday Night RAW at PSD Bank Dome on January 12, 2026 in Duesseldorf, Germany.

Finn Balor officially REVEALS new name on WWE RAW

American Football

DeVonta Smith pointed to poor execution—not play-calling—as the main reason behind the Eagles’ offensive struggles in their wild-card loss to the 49ers.


DeVonta Smith defends Eagles’ offensive scheme, saying execution let the team down vs 49ers.

Eagles players back OC Kevin Patullo amid criticism following playoff exit.

DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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IPL 2023: After loss to SRH, MS Dhoni sits down youngsters for lecture; Photo goes viral

IPL 2023: Golden at age 41! MS Dhoni shatters wicket-keeping world record in CSK's 7-wicket win over SRH

IPL 2023: 'Because we wear gloves, people think it's easy...' — MS Dhoni 'miffed' about missing out on best catch award in CSK's win