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Fans were taken aback by the move because Tilak was already hitting at 25 off 23 balls and adding a new hitter at that point carried a significant risk.

Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma in frame

'Hardik struggled vs GT never was retired out': Hanuma Vihari questions MI's decision on Tilak Varma

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Former India cricketer Murali Kartik slammed Hardik Pandya after Mumbai Indians (MI) lost their fourth Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Lucknow Super Giants. 

LSG defeated MI by 12 runs. 

MI will face RCB for their fifth IPL 2025 clash. 

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya throws his bat after playing a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians

'MS Dhoni started this trend': Ex-KKR star slams Hardik Pandya after LSG vs MI IPL 2025 tie

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 12 runs in their fourth clash of the Indian Premier League 2025. 

Tilak Varma becomes fourth player in the history of IPL to retire.

LSG beat MI by 12 runs in their fourth IPL 2025 clash. 

Tilak Varma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians 

'Santner got what?': Ex-RCB coach blasts MI's decision to retire out Tilak Varma in IPL 2025 match vs LSG

Mumbai Indians (MI) have won just one match out of their four outings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 


Rohit Sharma got a knee injury before IPL 2025 clash vs LSG. 

Rohit scored 21 runs in first three IPL 2025 matches. 

Mahela Jayawardene and Rohit Sharma

'We will give him a few more days': MI head coach provides big update on Rohit Sharma's injury

IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad is still at the bottom of the table, while Punjab Kings is still at the top.

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya shakes hands with his Lucknow Super Giants' skipper Rishabh Pant

IPL 2025 updated points table: LSG make gain in standing with 12-run win over Mumbai Indians

After the match, Hardik Pandya said the whole batting unit will have to take ownership of this loss.

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya in frame

Hardik Pandya blames batters after 12-run defeat against LSG, says 'ownership has to be taken by the whole batting unit'

Hardik Pandya took a fifer in the first innings, but Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram's fifties helped LSG post 203/8. Later, they managed to restrict MI to 191/5 to win the match. 

LSG beat MI by 12 runs.

They batting first posted 203/8.

MI could only score 191/5.

Hardik Pandya and Mitchell Santner after Mumbai Indians' loss against Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2025, LSG vs MI: Hardik Pandya's historic fifer go in vain as Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs

IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya took out Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Aiden Markram, David Miller, and Akash Deep. 

Hardik Pandya creates legendary record, becomes first captain in IPL history to take five-wicket haul

Hardik Pandya during the toss revealed that Rohit Sharma is injured and that is why he will be missing the game.

Rohit Sharma misses out the match.

He was hit on the knee during practice.

MI won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma in frame

Why is Rohit Sharma not playing in LSG vs MI IPL 2025 clash? Hardik Pandya makes shocking announcement

Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first. Rohit Sharma will be unavailable in this game as he was hit on the knee.

Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya in frame

LSG vs MI, IPL 2025: Hardik Pandya announces Rohit Sharma's absence due to injury, superstar player makes return for Lucknow - Check playing XIs

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WPL 2026

Nadine de Klerk did the unthinkable and powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to thrilling three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in WPL 2026 opener

RCB pulled off a thrilling three-wicket win over MI in WPL 2026 opener

Nadine de Klerk remained the architect of RCB's win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Nadine de Klerk (R) in action in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: De Klerk turns match on its head as RCB rock MI in last-ball thriller

WPL 2026's opening ceremony was nothing short of a spectacle thanks to stunning performances from both Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez

Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez performed at WPL 2026's opening ceremony

WPL 2026 opener is between MI and RCB

Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Harnaaz Sandhu star in WPL 2026's opening ceremony (via WPL)

WATCH: Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez light up WPL's opening ceremony

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and decided to invite Mumbai Indians to bat first in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opener

RCB won the toss and chose to bowl first against MI in WPL 2026 campaign opener

Know the playing XIs of both the sides here:

RCB captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' skipper Harmanpreet Kaur in this frame. (Getty)

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: RCB opt to bowl first against MI, know Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), WPL 2026: Here are the details of when and where to watch the Women's Premier League tournament opener between MI and RCB.


WPL 2026 tournament opener will take place on January 9.

MI will face RCB in WPL 2026 tournament opener.

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur look at the trophy

MI vs RCB Live Streaming: When and where to watch WPL opener clash

Yastika Bhatia Injury Update: In a body blow to Gujarat Giants, their star wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 due to injury

Gujarat Giants Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the WPL 2026

Yastika Bhatia failed to recover from a persistent knee injury

Former Mumbai Indians' wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia in this frame. (Getty)

Massive blow to Gujarat Giants as star player ruled out of WPL 2026

Baseball

Bo Bichette’s future draws fresh attention as a rival team’s aggressive interest raises new questions for Toronto Blue Jays.

Philadelphia Phillies have scheduled a meeting with Bo Bichette and are planning for potential roster changes.

A former MLB general manager believes Bichette would be a strong long-term fit in Philadelphia.

Blunt Bo Bichette news emerges as Toronto Blue Jays’ concerns grow

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Basketball

Dallas Mavericks face renewed uncertainty as another injury update raises concerns about the team’s direction.

Dallas Mavericks are awaiting imaging results to determine the severity of Anthony Davis’ latest injury.

Ongoing health issues continue to impact Dallas’ roster plans and trade outlook.

Dallas Mavericks’ misfortune continues as fresh injury update deepens concerns

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Barcelona head into the Spanish Super Cup final with key availability concerns ahead of a high-stakes clash against Real Madrid.

Barcelona will be without multiple first-team players for the Spanish Super Cup final.

Injuries could influence Hansi Flick’s tactical approach against Real Madrid.

Barcelona injury report: Key names in doubt ahead of high-stakes Real Madrid clash

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Barcelona injury report: Key names in doubt ahead of Real Madrid clash

Real Madrid face key fitness concerns ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final as multiple players remain under assessment before facing Barcelona.

Antonio Rudiger is unlikely to feature after struggling with a knee issue in the semi-final.

Kylian Mbappe remains a game-time decision pending medical evaluation in Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid Injury report: List of all the players questionable for Barcelona showdown

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American Football

Mike McDaniel is already drawing strong interest across the NFL as teams explore options following his departure from the Dolphins.

The Detroit Lions have reached out to Mike McDaniel regarding their vacant offensive coordinator position.

McDaniel’s offensive success in Miami and San Francisco has made him a top target in the coaching market.

Mike McDaniel sparks league-wide interest as coaching market heats up after Dolphins exit

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'Hardik struggled vs GT never was retired out': Hanuma Vihari questions MI's decision on Tilak Varma

'MS Dhoni started this trend': Ex-KKR star slams Hardik Pandya after LSG vs MI IPL 2025 tie

'Santner got what?': Ex-RCB coach blasts MI's decision to retire out Tilak Varma in IPL 2025 match vs LSG