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Jos Buttler

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Devdutt Padikkal

Sanju Samson (C) (W)

Shimron Hetmyer

Riyan Parag

Jason Holder

Ravichandran Ashwin

KM Asif

Trent Boult

Yuzvendra Chahal

Punjab

Shikhar Dhawan (C)

Prabhsimran Singh

Bhanuka Rajapaksa

Jitesh Sharma (W)

Sam Curran

Sikandar Raza

Shahrukh Khan

Harpreet Brar

Rahul Chahar

Nathan Ellis

Arshdeep Singh

Azmatullah Omarzai

Benjamin James Dwarshuis

Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly

Harnoor Singh Pannu

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Marco Jansen

Marcus Peter Stoinis

Mitchell J Owen

Musheer Naushad Khan

Nehal Wadhera

Praveen Dubey

Priyansh Arya

Pyla Avinash

Shashank Singh

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Suryansh Prashant Shedge

Vijaykumar Vyshak

Vishal Nishad

Vishnu Vinod

Xavier Colin Bartlett

Yash Ravisingh Thakur

Yuzvendra Singh Chahal

Adam Fraser Milne

Aman Rao Perala

Brijesh Sharma

Madagamagamage Dasun Shanaka

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Donovan Ferreira

Jofra Chioke Archer

Kuldeep Rampal Sen

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Nandre Burger

Ravi Bishnoi

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Ravi Singh

Sandeep Sharma

Shimron Odilon Hetmyer

Shubham Badriprasad Dubey

Sushant Samirkumar Mishra

Tushar Uday Deshpande

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Vignesh Puthur

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

Yash Raj Punja

Yudhvir Singh Charak

Cricket

Indian Premier League 2023

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) rode on the performance of Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel but it was not enough to take the side to a win over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Wednesday, April 5.

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IPL 2023: RR skipper Sanju Samson earmarks a bright future for latest debutant Dhruv Jurel

Rajasthan Royals (RR) suffered a very close five-run loss to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their second Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday, April 6.

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IPL 2023: 'Paaji, har baar itne tight... kyun?' — Sanju Samson shares comical tweet with photo of Shikhar Dhawan after RR loss to PBKS

Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Jos Buttler completed a marvelous catch and left the onlookers stunned by his athleticism during the game against Punjab Kings (PBKS).

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Watch: Fielder Jos Buttler takes a stunning catch but Rajasthan Royals fret over his availability moving forward

In the eighth match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Punjab Kings (PBKS) prevailed over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a closely-fought contest and registered a thrilling five-run victory at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

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In a match that went right down to the wire, Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) held their nerves to register their second win on the trot in Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer's heroics in vain as IPL's most expensive player hands Punjab Kings five-run win over Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has made headlines for running out batters for backing up too far.

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Watch: R Ashwin gives Shikhar Dhawan warning for leaving crease early, here's how Jos Buttler responded

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IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan’s 73 in vain as Rajasthan Royals edge Gujarat Titans by 6 runs

RR defeated GT by six runs.

Sai Sudharsan smashed 73 runs vs RR. 

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IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan’s 73 in vain as Rajasthan Royals edge GT by 6 runs

Dhruv Jurel played a smart and attacking innings of 75 runs off 42 balls to help Rajasthan Royals reach a strong total of 210 for 6 against Gujarat Titans

Ashok Sharma bowled the fastest delivery of IPL 2026 vs RR.

RR scored 210 runs against GT.

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GT’s Ashok Sharma creates history, bowls fastest ball of IPL 2026 vs RR

Gujarat Titans (GT) stand-in captain Rashid Khan revealed that Shubman Gill has missed out on their second Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals due to muscle spasm.

RR opted to bowl against GT. 

Shubman Gill missed out GT's IPL 2026 clash vs RR. 

Gujarat Titans' Rashid Khan (R) celebrates with captain Shubman Gill (Getty)

Revealed: Why Gill misses out GT's IPL 2026 clash against RR

Sameer Rizvi played a brilliant knock of 90 runs as Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their second IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

DC beat MI by six wickets.

Sameer Rizvi smashed 90 runs against MI.

Sameer Rizvi smashing a six (IPL/BCCI)

Sameer Rizvi misses out on maiden IPL 2026 century as DC beat MI by six wickets

Jasprit Bumrah has played 147 matches in the IPL and also featured in three games in the now-defunct Champions League T20 for Mumbai.

Bumrah has played 150 matches for Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians managed to score 162 vs DC. 

Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah bowls during the Indian Premier League (IPL) (Getty)

Bumrah becomes 4th MI player to reach this milestone during IPL 2026 clash vs DC

Basketball

Philadelphia 76ers face a setback with Joel Embiid ruled out, while Paul George remains a game-time boost against the Detroit Pistons.

Embiid sidelined for injury management; Tyrese Maxey confirmed to start despite finger strain.

Paul George listed probable, while Johni Broome remains out recovering from knee surgery.

Paul George #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers speaks during a postgame television interview at Spectrum Center on March 28, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Will Paul George play tonight against Detroit Pistons? 

San Antonio Spurs receive a major boost with Victor Wembanyama set to return ahead of their clash against the Denver Nuggets.

Wembanyama cleared to play after ankle injury absence; Spurs eye momentum after big win.

David Jones Garcia ruled out for the season, while Emanuel Miller remains unavailable.

Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs kneels on the court during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 01, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

San Antonio Spurs injury report: HUGE change in Victor Wembanyama's status 

Denver Nuggets receive a major boost with Nikola Jokić cleared to play, ahead of their clash against the San Antonio Spurs despite multiple injury concerns.

Jokić set to return, while Tim Hardaway Jr. remains probable for the Nuggets.

Peyton Watson, Spencer Jones, and Zeke Nnaji ruled out due to injuries.

Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets calls a play during the first half of a game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on April 1, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Football

Liverpool FC’s FA Cup exit exposed attacking struggles as Mohamed Salah’s penalty miss became a defining moment in a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City.


Arne Slot defends Salah, admits missed chances and penalties cost Liverpool’s season.

Salah endures a below-par 2025–26 campaign with limited goal contributions across competitions.

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Manchester

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Watch: Fielder Jos Buttler takes a stunning catch but Rajasthan Royals fret over his availability moving forward