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Deepak Hooda

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Jos Buttler

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Rovman Powell

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Ravichandran Ashwin

Trent Boult

Avesh Khan

Sandeep Sharma

Yuzvendra Chahal

Adam Fraser Milne

Aman Rao Perala

Brijesh Sharma

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Donovan Ferreira

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Kuldeep Rampal Sen

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Ravi Singh

Riyan Parag

Samuel Matthew Curran

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Shubham Badriprasad Dubey

Sushant Samirkumar Mishra

Tushar Uday Deshpande

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

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Indian Premier League March 2024

KL Rahul became the fastest batter in IPL history to score 4,000 runs as an opening batter. Rahul achieved the milestone during his 94th inning as an opening batter in the cash-rich tournament.

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IPL 2024: KL Rahul joins 4,000-run club of openers, scripts colossal record in Indian Premier League; know here

Sanju Samson rocketed to second spot in the Orange Cap list after his stunning knock in Rajasthan Royals win over LSG. KL Rahul too surged in the standings.

LSG captain KL Rahul (left) and RR skipper Sanju Samson in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Sanju Samson cracks into top 2 with match-winning knock vs LSG, KL Rahul rockets to third spot

Rajasthan Royals' IPL 2024's playoff berth hasn't been confirmed yet despite garnering 16 points in the standings. RR's latest win came against LSG.

Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson (L) celebrate with his teammate Dhruv Jurel after victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2024 clash on April 27. (Getty)

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EXPLAINED: Why Rajasthan Royals with 16 points haven't yet qualified for IPL 2024's playoffs? Know the math behind this

After reaching the half-century milestone, Dhruv Jurel celebrated by saluting his father, who is a Kargil War veteran and was on Saturday watching his son from the stands.

Rajasthan Royals batter Dhruv Jurel. (PC: IPL).

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IPL 2024: Dhruv Jurel pays tribute to his father with salute celebration, reveals reason behind his gesture after leading RR to win over LSG

After the game, KL Rahul admitted that he couldn't find the right time to introduce Ravi Bishnoi while match-ups also played a significant part in his decision-making.

Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul. (PC: Getty).

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IPL 2024: KL Rahul explains his surprising decision to bring Ravi Bishnoi into the attack in 16th over, says ‘I couldn’t get a good time to…’

Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel stitched a match-winning alliance of 121 runs and took the team to a comfortable seven-wicket win with an over to spare.&nbsp;

Dhruv Jurel (L) and Sanju Samson (R). (PC: IPL).

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IPL 2024, LSG vs RR: Rajasthan Royals continue to soar as Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel's fifties script 7-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants

When it comes to the head-to-head match-ups, Rajasthan Royals have won three matches compared to Lucknow Super Giants' one win in four matches between the two teams in IPL.

KL Rahul (L) and Sanju Samson (R). (PC: Getty).

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IPL 2024, LSG vs RR: Sanju Samson wins toss and asks KL Rahul's brigade to bat first; check playing XIs here

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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

American Football

Ben Johnson doubled down on the Bears–Packers rivalry after Chicago’s stunning comeback win, as reports suggest Green Bay will stick with Matt LaFleur despite playoff heartbreak.

Ben Johnson embraces Bears–Packers rivalry after emotional win sends Chicago to divisional round.

Packers expected to pursue contract extension for Matt LaFleur following wild-card exit.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks off the field at the conclusion of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Ben Johnson shrugs off Matt LaFleur tension after Bears eliminate Packers 

Micah Parsons confirmed his 2026 debut for the Packers will be delayed as he continues recovering from a torn ACL, realistically targeting a return in Weeks 3 or 4.


Micah Parsons admits Week 1 return is unlikely as ACL recovery continues ahead of schedule.

Packers struggled defensively after Parsons’ injury, going winless and conceding heavily.

Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers leaves the field after defeating the Chicago Bears 28-21 at Lambeau Field on December 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Micah Parsons makes HONEST admission on delayed return timeline 

Basketball

Dillon Brooks unloaded on NBA officials after picking up his league-leading 12th technical foul, claiming referees punish him for his reputation rather than his actions.



Dillon Brooks blasts referees after receiving another technical foul in Suns’ win.

Suns forward admits most of his technicals are deserved but feels targeted due to his image.

Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns reacts during the second half of the NBA game against the New York Knicks at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 09, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.  The Suns defeated the Knicks 112-107.

Dillon Brooks blasts NBA officials following fine for on-court conduct

Anthony Edwards heaped praise on Jaden McDaniels after the Timberwolves edged the Spurs, highlighting his game-winning defensive impact.

Anthony Edwards calls Jaden McDaniels his favorite NBA player after clutch defensive display vs Spurs.

McDaniels’ late block seals narrow Timberwolves win in final minutes.

Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots a free throw during the game against the San Antonio Spurs on January 11, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Anthony Edwards heaps praise on Jaden McDaniels after game-winning defense

Rui Hachimura is set to return from injury for the LA Lakers against the Sacramento Kings, providing a major boost despite an expected minutes restriction.


Rui Hachimura cleared to return after missing six games with a calf strain, likely to come off the bench.

JJ Redick calls Hachimura the Lakers’ best catch-and-shoot option as his comeback nears.

Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers arrives to the arena before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 9, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

Hachimura injury update: Lakers star all set to comeback after missing six games

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IPL 2024: KL Rahul joins 4,000-run club of openers, scripts colossal record in Indian Premier League; know here

IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Sanju Samson cracks into top 2 with match-winning knock vs LSG, KL Rahul rockets to third spot

EXPLAINED: Why Rajasthan Royals with 16 points haven't yet qualified for IPL 2024's playoffs? Know the math behind this