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Indian Premier League March 2024

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded Jos Buttler and said that he didn’t receive praise like Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni because he is not an Indian Player.&nbsp;

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh (L) and Rajasthan Royals' Jos Buttler. (Getty)

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‘If Virat Kohli had scored this century, we would have sung his praises for two months’: Indian great on Jos Buttler's IPL 2024 ton vs KKR

Amidst high-scoring games in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir bats for change in ball manufacturer.

Gautam Gambhir and Kumar Sangakkara after the clash between KKR and RR (Getty Images)

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'Nothing wrong with changing manufacturer': Gautam Gambhir suggests dumping Kookaburra ball amidst high-scoring IPL matches

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan met Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal after match 31 of the Indian Premier League 2024.

Shah Rukh Khan meets Yashasvi Jaiswal (credit: Twitter)

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WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan fulfills Yashasvi Jaiswal's wish after KKR vs RR tie, hugs young batter in heart-winning gesture

After KKR's defeat to RR at Eden Gardens, co-owner and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan tried to boost players’ spirits in the dressing room. He had a special message for team mentor Gautam Gambhir.

KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan (L), Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Shreyas Iyer (2L) and mentor Gautam Gambhir. (Screengrab: X)

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WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan enters dressing room to motivate Gautam Gambhir and KKR  team after loss against RR

Shreyas Iyer has been fined for maintaining slow over rate during Kolkata Knight Riders versus Rajasthan Royals' Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match.

Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Shreyas Iyer (L) and Phil Salt walks back to the pavilion during their IPL 2024 clash against LSG. (Getty)

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Big blow to Shreyas Iyer, slapped with hefty fine for this offense after KKR suffered defeat against RR

Yuzvendra Chahal continued his dominance in the Purple Cup standings while Jasprit Bumrah perfectly poised at second place in IPL 2024's leading wicket-takers' list.

Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal (2L) celebrates with teammates. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Yuzvendra Chahal stretches lead on top, Jasprit Bumrah continues to grab second spot; check full list here

Ian Bishop came down heavily on Kolkata Knight Riders' star pacer Mitchell Starc for leaking 0/50 in IPL 2024 clash against Rajasthan Royals.

Kolkata Knight Riders' superstar pacer Mitchell Starc in this frame. (Getty)

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'Especially at that price…': Mitchell Starc's price tag questioned once again after leaking 0/50 against RR, draws ex-WI star's ire

Sunil Narine surged to top 3 of the IPL 2024's leading run-scorers' list after belting a lightning century in KKR versus RR's high-scoring thriller.

From left: KKR's Sunil Narine, RR's Riyan Parag and RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Sunil Narine cruises into top 3 after splendid ton vs RR, Riyan Parag closes gap with Virat Kohli

Sunil Narine credited Gautam Gambhir after his centurion knock in Kolkata Knight Riders' losing cause against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2024 clash.

KKR's Sunil Narine (R) celebrates after scoring a century against RR in their IPL 2024 match at Eden Gardens on April 16. (Getty)

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Sunil Narine namedrops Gautam Gambhir after incredible century in KKR's losing cause vs RR, says 'it would have been a joke...'

Jos Buttler tumbled multiple record after helping Rajasthan Royals pull off a record-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2024 encounter on April 16.

Rajasthan Royals superstar batter Jos Buttler in this frame. (Getty)

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Jos Buttler tops Virat Kohli, matches Babar Azam after cracking ton in Rajasthan Royals' record chase against Kolkata Knight Riders

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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

Nadine de Klerk said it would take time for RCB’s thrilling three-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians to sink in, after she played a key role in the WPL opener. She picked up 4/26 with the ball and then scored an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls to guide RCB to a last-ball victory against MI.

Nadine de Klerk celebrates after her team's win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

De Klerk reveals her mindset after guiding RCB to their nail-biter win vs MI

Football

Barcelona clinch Spanish Super Copa glory after a dramatic El Clásico final, with late heroics sealing a historic triumph over Real Madrid.

Raphinha delivers a match-winning brace as Barcelona edge Real Madrid in a tense Super Copa final.

Barcelona secure a record-breaking 16th Spanish Super Copa title after a late decisive goal.

Raphinha shines again with a brace as Lewandowski leads Barcelona past a gritty Madrid to Super Copa glory

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Toronto Blue Jays face growing competition in the Bo Bichette sweepstakes as a new rival emerges amid continued Yankees speculation.

Toronto Blue Jays  remains focused on retaining Bo Bichette after his strong 2025 season.

A surprise team has entered the picture, adding new pressure to the Blue Jays’ offseason plans.

Toronto Blue Jays find new trade rival as Bo Bichette’s future amid Yankees buzz

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Get the latest update on Lane Johnson’s injury status ahead of the Eagles’ playoff matchup against the 49ers and find out if he’s expected to suit up tonight.

Lane Johnson is listed as questionable after returning to full practice following a six-game absence.

The Eagles enter the Wild Card matchup against the 49ers with most of their starters healthy.

Lane Johnson Injury Update: Will the Eagles star take the field against 49ers tonight

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Gujarat Giants held on for a thrilling last-ball win over Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League, despite Nandini Sharma’s brilliant maiden hat-trick. Sophie Devine starred with a blazing 95, giving the Giants a strong start alongside Beth Mooney.

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Virat Kohli

RCB

741 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Ruturaj Gaikwad

CSK

583 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Riyan Parag

RR

573 Runs 16 Matches•14 Inns

Travis Head

SRH

567 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Sanju Samson

RR

531 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

Sai Sudharsan

GT

527 Runs 12 Matches•12 Inns

KL Rahul

LSG

520 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Nicholas Pooran

LSG

499 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Sunil Narine

KKR

488 Runs 15 Matches•14 Inns

Abhishek Sharma

SRH

484 Runs 16 Matches•16 Inns

Heinrich Klaasen

SRH

479 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

Rishabh Pant

DC

446 Runs 13 Matches•13 Inns

Faf du Plessis

RCB

438 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

Phil Salt

KKR

435 Runs 12 Matches•12 Inns

Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR

435 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

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‘If Virat Kohli had scored this century, we would have sung his praises for two months’: Indian great on Jos Buttler's IPL 2024 ton vs KKR

'Nothing wrong with changing manufacturer': Gautam Gambhir suggests dumping Kookaburra ball amidst high-scoring IPL matches

WATCH: Shah Rukh Khan fulfills Yashasvi Jaiswal's wish after KKR vs RR tie, hugs young batter in heart-winning gesture

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