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Amid backlash from KL Rahul incident, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka turns off Instagram comments

Star Indian speedster Mohammed Shami was unimpressed with LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka's reaction towards KL Rahul after their 10-wicket loss against SRH.

Mohammed Shami slams Sanjiv Goenka (Getty and Twitter)

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'Laal qile pe jhanda toh gaada nahi hai aapne': Mohammed Shami lashes out at LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka for scolding KL Rahul in front of everyone

IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants are not thinking about sacking KL Rahul as captain after the embarrassing defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 9.

KL Rahul adjusting the field (Getty Images)

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Exclusive: LSG baffled by reports of KL Rahul getting sacked as captain after SRH drubbing, hopeful of making it to IPL 2024 playoffs

Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul failed to score freely in the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they failed to post a big total on the board.

LSG captain KL Rahul setting the field (Getty Images)

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LSG unlikely to retain captain KL Rahul after loss to SRH, wicketkeeper-batter plans to focus on his batting in next two games: Report

Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul found himself on the receiving end of criticism after his slow knock did not leave enough deliveries to post a big score.

Adam Milne and Mitchell McClenaghan; KL Rahul running between the wickets (Getty Images)

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'If this doesn't wake KL up to the style of cricket he needs to play...': Former Mumbai Indians pacer doesn't want Rahul to be like Virat Kohli

Travis Head is hot on heels with Orange Cap holder Virat Kohli after scoring a blistering 30-ball 89 in Sunrisers Hyderabad's stunning win over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2024 clash.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Travis Head (R) plays a shot as Lucknow Super Giants' wicketkeeper and captain KL Rahul (C) watches during their IPL 2024 clash on May 8. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Travis Head dazzles into top 3 after cracking knock vs LSG, hot on heels with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli

Graeme Smith feels the heated exchange between LSG skipper KL Rahul and owner Sanjiv Goenka after loss against SRH was uncalled for and should have happened behind the closed doors.

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka (left) and skipper KL Rahul have a heated exchange after SRH vs LSG's IPL 2024 clash. (Screengrab)

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'KL Rahul would now go to...': Graeme Smith after Sanjiv Goenka's conduct with LSG skipper following defeat against SRH

IPL 2024: Harbhajan Singh has called for Abhishek Sharma's inclusion in India's T20 World Cup after the SRH's batter's blistering knock against LSG.

SRH's star batter Abhishek Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

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Abhishek Sharma to be included in India's T20 World Cup squad? Harbhajan Singh drops massive hint after SRH batters' heroics against LSG

IPL 2024: Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head's destructive batting in SRH's win over LSG caught Sachin Tendulkar's attention. SRH chased down the 166-run target in mere 9.4 overs.

From Left: SRH's batting heroes Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma & batting great Sachin Tendulkar in this frame. (Getty)

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'Had they batted first...': Sachin Tendulkar in awe of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head's batting blitzkrieg in SRH's stunning win over LSG

Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a record chase against Lucknow Super Giants riding on Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma's lightning knocks.

SRH's star batters Travis Head (left) and Abhishek Sharma in this frame. (Getty)

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'Maybe Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma changed pitch': Pat Cummins after the batting duo pulled off record chase for SRH against LSG

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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

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

Others

Neeraj Chopra has officially ended his coaching partnership with his coach Jan Zelezny after a single season. This transition comes shortly after a difficult showing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where he finished a disappointing eighth

Neeraj Chopra has parted ways with his coach Jan Zelezny

Neeraj took this decision right ahead of Asian Games and Commonwealth Games

India's javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra in this frame. (Getty)

Neeraj Chopra confirms coaching split with Jan Zelezny before Asian Games 2026

Football

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Wolves teenage sensation Mateus Mane after his eye-catching Premier League performances, but face stiff competition from rival clubs.


Chelsea have enquired about 18-year-old Wolves forward Mateus Mane following his goals against West Ham and Everton.

Multiple Premier League giants, including Manchester United, City, Arsenal and Liverpool, are monitoring Mane’s rapid rise.

New Head Coach of Chelsea Liam Rosenior at Chelsea Training Ground on January 6, 2026 in Cobham, England.

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The former India cricketer feels that Mohammed Siraj can play a pivotal role in the side's 2027 ODI World Cup campaign

Irfan Pathan feels Mohammed Siraj will play a key role in 2027 ODI World Cup

Siraj has been picked in India's squad for New Zealand ODIs

Mohammed Siraj of India celebrates with team mates after dismissing Travis Head of Australia during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground (via Getty)

Not Bumrah, Pathan wants this IND pacer to play the Shami's role in 2027 ODI WC

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An old video of a Bulls staffer jokingly recruiting Zion Williamson has resurfaced, reigniting trade chatter as the Pelicans weigh their options ahead of the deadline.


A year-old clip shows Zion Williamson awkwardly shutting down a Chicago Bulls staff member’s recruitment remark at the United Center.

With the trade deadline approaching, Chicago is again linked as a potential landing spot amid questions over Williamson’s market value.

Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on January 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Sydney Thunder's David Warner was spotted questioning Brisbane Heat's Zaman Khan's bowling action during Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-2026 clash

Hyderabad vs Lucknow Scorecard

LSG • 1st Innings
165-4 (20.0 Ovs)

SRH • 2nd Innings
167-0 (9.4 Ovs)

Batters

Abhishek Sharma
Not Out

Travis Head
Not Out

Did Not Bat

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Heinrich Klaasen (W)

Abdul Samad

Shahbaz Ahmed

Sanvir Singh

Pat Cummins (C)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Jaydev Unadkat

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

T Natarajan

Bowlers

Krishnappa Gowtham

Yash Thakur

Ravi Bishnoi

Naveen-ul-Haq

Ayush Badoni

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Amid backlash from KL Rahul incident, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka turns off Instagram comments

'Laal qile pe jhanda toh gaada nahi hai aapne': Mohammed Shami lashes out at LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka for scolding KL Rahul in front of everyone

Exclusive: LSG baffled by reports of KL Rahul getting sacked as captain after SRH drubbing, hopeful of making it to IPL 2024 playoffs

LSG unlikely to retain captain KL Rahul after loss to SRH, wicketkeeper-batter plans to focus on his batting in next two games: Report

'If this doesn't wake KL up to the style of cricket he needs to play...': Former Mumbai Indians pacer doesn't want Rahul to be like Virat Kohli

IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Travis Head dazzles into top 3 after cracking knock vs LSG, hot on heels with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli

'KL Rahul would now go to...': Graeme Smith after Sanjiv Goenka's conduct with LSG skipper following defeat against SRH

Abhishek Sharma to be included in India's T20 World Cup squad? Harbhajan Singh drops massive hint after SRH batters' heroics against LSG

'Had they batted first...': Sachin Tendulkar in awe of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head's batting blitzkrieg in SRH's stunning win over LSG

'Maybe Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma changed pitch': Pat Cummins after the batting duo pulled off record chase for SRH against LSG

Hyderabad vs Lucknow Scorecard

LSG • 1st Innings165-4 (20.0 Ovs)

SRH • 2nd Innings167-0 (9.4 Ovs)

Batters

Abhishek SharmaNot Out

Travis HeadNot Out

Did Not Bat

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Heinrich Klaasen (W)

Abdul Samad

Shahbaz Ahmed

Sanvir Singh

Pat Cummins (C)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Jaydev Unadkat

Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

T Natarajan

Bowlers

Krishnappa Gowtham

Yash Thakur

Ravi Bishnoi

Naveen-ul-Haq

Ayush Badoni

News Updates

Team $ - Top News

Amid backlash from KL Rahul incident, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka turns off Instagram comments

'Laal qile pe jhanda toh gaada nahi hai aapne': Mohammed Shami lashes out at LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka for scolding KL Rahul in front of everyone

Exclusive: LSG baffled by reports of KL Rahul getting sacked as captain after SRH drubbing, hopeful of making it to IPL 2024 playoffs

LSG unlikely to retain captain KL Rahul after loss to SRH, wicketkeeper-batter plans to focus on his batting in next two games: Report

'If this doesn't wake KL up to the style of cricket he needs to play...': Former Mumbai Indians pacer doesn't want Rahul to be like Virat Kohli

IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Travis Head dazzles into top 3 after cracking knock vs LSG, hot on heels with Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli

'KL Rahul would now go to...': Graeme Smith after Sanjiv Goenka's conduct with LSG skipper following defeat against SRH

Abhishek Sharma to be included in India's T20 World Cup squad? Harbhajan Singh drops massive hint after SRH batters' heroics against LSG

'Had they batted first...': Sachin Tendulkar in awe of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head's batting blitzkrieg in SRH's stunning win over LSG

'Maybe Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma changed pitch': Pat Cummins after the batting duo pulled off record chase for SRH against LSG

LSG • 1st Innings
165-4 (20.0 Ovs)

SRH • 2nd Innings
167-0 (9.4 Ovs)

Abhishek Sharma
Not Out

Travis Head
Not Out