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Virat Kohli

Phil Salt

Mayank Agarwal

Jitesh Sharma (C) (W)

Romario Shepherd

Tim David

Krunal Pandya

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Lungi Ngidi

Yash Dayal

Suyash Sharma

Hyderabad

Travis Head

Abhishek Sharma

Ishan Kishan (W)

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Heinrich Klaasen

Aniket Verma

Abhinav Manohar

Pat Cummins (C)

Harshal Patel

Jaydev Unadkat

Eshan Malinga

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

Satvik Deswal

Swapnil K Singh

Timothy Hays David

Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer

Vicky Kanhaiya Ostwal

Amit Kumar

Aniket Umashankar Verma

Brydon Alexander Carse

Kiribathgala Kankanamalage Eshan Malinga Dharmasena

Harshal Vikram Patel

Harsh Surendra Dubey

Ishan Pranav Kumar Pandey Kishan

Jack Edwards

Jaydev Dipakbhai Unadkat

Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis

Krains Bhaveshbhai Fuletra

Liam Stephen Livingstone

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy

Onkar Tarmale

Patrick James Cummins

Praful Prakash Hinge

Smaran Ravichandran Sankaran

Sakib Hussain

Salil Arora

Shivam Pankaj Mavi

Shivang Kumar

Travis Michael Head

Zeeshan Ansari

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IPL 2026

Jitesh Sharma feels the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad is a good sign heading into IPL 2025 playoffs

Jitesh Sharma isn't bothered about RCB's defeat against SRH

SRH got the better of RCB by 42 runs

RCB's stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma in this frame

'Losing is a good sign…': Jitesh Sharma not worried about RCB despite suffering 42-run defeat against SRH ahead of playoffs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a 42-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad which took a hit at the top two finish prospects

SRH crushed RCB by 42 runs

RCB hence slipped to third spot in IPL 2025 points table

SRH's Jaydev Unadkat (L) and RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB slip to this spot after SRH jolt, here's how Bengaluru's top 2 finish takes a massive dent

RCB vs SRH Highlights IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad rode on Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 94-run knock to thrash Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 42 runs in their IPL 2025 clash

SRH condemned RCB to a 42-run defeat in their IPL 2025 clash

This defeat affected RCB's top two finish

SRH and RCB players shake hands with each other after their IPL 2025 clash

RCB vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan-inspired SRH hamper RCB's chances of top 2 finish with emphatic 42-run win

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma smashed car's windshield with his monstrous six during IPL 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Abhishek Sharma broken car's windshield with his gigantic six during RCB vs SRH clash

As per an IPL rule Abhishek Sharma will have to pay Rs 5 lakh for breaking car's glass

Watch: Abhishek Sharma's monster six shatters car's windshield, costs him Rs 5 lakh in RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 clash

Abhishek Sharma's monster six shatters car's windshield, costs him Rs 5 lakh in RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 clash

Manoj Tiwary said Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting maestro Virat Kohli deserves to lift the IPL 2025 trophy

Manoj Tiwary feels Virat Kohli deserves the most to lift the IPL 2025 trophy

RCB have already qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs

Former RCB captain Virat Kohli in this frame

'No one deserves it more than Virat Kohli': Ex-India star likens RCB's IPL 2025 campaign with India's 2011 World Cup title triumph

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and invited Sunrisers Hyderabad to bat first in their Indian Premier League 2025 clash

RCB won the toss and elected to bowl first against SRH

Know the playing XIs of both the teams here

SRH's Pat Cummins (L) and RCB's Jitesh Sharma in frame

RCB vs SRH Toss Update: RCB opt to bowl first against SRH; Know playing XIs of both teams

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have qualified for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. They are currently second in the points table. 

Josh Hazlewood will rejoin RCB for IPL 2025 playoffs. 

RCB are currently preparing for their IPL 2025 clash against SRH. 

Josh Hazlewood of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (L) and Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrates

Revealed! When will Josh Hazlewood join Royal Challengers Bengaluru for remainder of IPL 2025

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash will take place on May 23 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. 

RCB vs SRH clash will take place in Lucknow. 

RCB have qualified for IPL 2025 playoffs. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Rajat Patidar celebrates with his teammate Virat Kohli (R) after scoring a half-century (50 runs)

'That is a dangerous situation...': Former India cricketer's stern warning to RCB ahead of IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar will feature in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). 

Rajat Patidar to feature for RCB in IPL 2025 clash against SRH. 

RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 clash will take place on May 23. 

Rajat Patidar of Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrate his team's win 

'He has given his right hand a little bit...': RCB ends suspense over Rajat Patidar's participation in IPL 2025 clash against SRH

AB De Villiers wants Royal Challengers Bengaluru to be wary of injury scares heading into IPL 2025 playoffs

AB De Villiers doesn't want RCB to be affected by injury scares

RCB have made it to the IPL 2025 playoffs 

AB De Villiers (L) and Virat Kohli in frame

'These scares are killing me, stop that now': AB De Villiers warns RCB of big threat which might bust their IPL 2025 title dream

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WPL 2026

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants edge Delhi Capitals by 3 runs in last-ball thriller

Gujarat Giants defeated Delhi Capitals by three runs.

Gujarat Giants' Renuka Singh (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket (Getty)

WPL 2026: Star all-rounder Sciver-Brunt smashed the first-ever WPL century as the Mumbai Indians defeated the RCB by 15 runs in their seventh WPL clash.

MI defeated RCB by 15 runs.

Sciver-Brunt smashed first-ever WPL century.

Mumbai Indians celebrating their WPL 2026 win against RCB

WPL 2026: Richa Ghosh’s fightback in vain as Brunt leads MI to 15-run win vs RCB

WPL 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt smashed his maiden Women's Premier League (WPL) century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 57 balls.

Nat Sciver-Brunt smashed first ever-century in WPL history.

Nat Sciver-Brunt's first-ever WPL century came against RCB.

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match vs RCB

RCB vs MI: Nat Sciver-Brunt creates history with first-ever WPL century

Delhi Capitals finally put a halt to Royal Challengers Bengaluru's five-match winning run in the Women's Premier League 2026. DC thrashed RCB by seven wickets

Delhi Capitals hammered Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in their WPL 2026 clash

With this RCB's five-match winning streak finally came to an end

Delhi Capitals' Marizanne Kapp (3rd from right) celebrates with her teammates in this frame. (Screenshot)

WPL 2026: DC end RCB's unbeaten streak with seven-wicket win

In a massive blow to Delhi Capitals, Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala have been ruled out of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026

Delhi Capitals' Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala have been ruled out of WPL 2026

DC have announced Pragati Singh and E Srujana as Deeya and Mamatha's replacements

Delhi Capitals' Deeya Yadav in this frame. (Twitter)

Double whammy for Delhi Capitals, 2 stars ruled out of WPL 2026

Basketball

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out with a right calf strain as the Milwaukee Bucks face the Philadelphia 76ers on January 27.



Giannis Antetokounmpo is officially listed as out for the Bucks due to a right calf strain, leaving Milwaukee short-handed.

Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince will also miss the game as the Bucks rely heavily on their bench depth.

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Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Get the latest on Giannis Antetokounmpo's status 

Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for the Philadelphia 76ers’ clash against the Milwaukee Bucks as the team manages his left-knee workload.



The 76ers will make a late decision on Joel Embiid’s availability due to left-knee injury management.

Paul George is probable, while Quentin Grimes remains questionable ahead of the Bucks matchup.

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Game availability update on Joel Embiid & others

Philadelphia 76ers injury report: Get the latest on Joel Embiid and Paul George

Jalen Brunson is fully fit and set to start as the New York Knicks host the Sacramento Kings at Madison Square Garden.


Jalen Brunson has recovered from a right ankle sprain and will have no minutes restriction against the Sacramento Kings.

The Knicks vs Kings clash will be broadcast on MSG and NBCS-CA, with streaming available on Prime Video and Fubo TV.

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks dribbles during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2026 in New York City

 Will Jalen Brunson appear vs Sacramento Kings? Latest update on Knicks star

Football

Hansi Flick confirmed Ferran Torres’ return to the Barcelona squad ahead of their crucial Champions League clash against Copenhagen.

Ferran Torres has recovered from a muscular injury and is available for selection as Barcelona chase a top-eight finish in the Champions League league phase.

Hansi Flick stressed the importance of direct qualification to the round of 16, calling the Copenhagen fixture a “tough match.”

The FC Barcelona team stands in a group for a photo during the LaLiga EA Sports match between RCD Espanyol and FC Barcelona at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on January 3, 2026.

GOOD news for Barcelona, key player returns in time ahead of UCL game

Manchester United are monitoring teenage striker Mohamed Kader Meite as competition grows from Al-Hilal, with Rennes rejecting a €26 million bid.


Manchester United are considering a move for Stade Rennais teenager Mohamed Kader Meite, who is also attracting strong interest from Al-Hilal.

Rennes have rejected a €26 million bid for Meite and are pushing to extend his contract amid growing transfer speculation.

Michael Carrick, caretaker head coach of Manchester United, celebrates after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 25, 2026 in London, England.

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'Losing is a good sign…': Jitesh Sharma not worried about RCB despite suffering 42-run defeat against SRH ahead of playoffs

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB slip to this spot after SRH jolt, here's how Bengaluru's top 2 finish takes a massive dent

RCB vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan-inspired SRH hamper RCB's chances of top 2 finish with emphatic 42-run win