Riyan Parag handed massive punishment by BCCI for vaping in dressing room during PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 match Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25 percent of his match fee and handed a demerit point after footage of him vaping inside the dressing room went viral recently. The all-rounder was spotted with a vape during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mullanpur. The incident sparked immediate outrage, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have reviewed and assessed the same, before delivering the verdict on Thursday, April 30. According to the official statement, Riyan Parag has admitted to the offence imposed by the match referee. “Riyan Parag, Captain, Rajasthan Royals, has been fined 25% of his match fee and has also accumulated one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during Match №40 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Punjab Ki...
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Virat Kohli leads protest after Jason Holder takes contentious catch to dismiss Rajat Patidar during GT vs RCB IPL 2026 match [Watch] Virat Kohli was seen having an animated chat with the fourth umpire as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) camp expressed displeasure over skipper Rajat Patidar’s controversial dismissal. The incident took place in the eighth over of RCB’s ongoing IPL 2026 clash with Gujarat Titans (GT) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Patidar got a top edge while attempting the pull shot off left-arm pacer Arshad Khan’s short ball. Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada were converging under the ball in the deep. Despite the distraction, Holder did well to pluck out a fine diving catch. However, the all-rounder appeared to have grassed the ball while sliding, as per the replays. The umpires adjudged it out, leading to Kohli engaging in a heated chat with the fourth umpire outside the boundary ropes. RCB head coach Andy Flower also questioned the official, bu...
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MI spokesperson provides massive update on Rohit Sharma’s availability for IPL 2026 match against SRH Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma could be in contention to feature in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 contest against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The clash is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium, on Wednesday, April 29. Rohit Sharma has been unavailable for the last few matches due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the home loss against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 12. In his absence, MI have struggled to fill the void at the top, with various combinations among the likes of Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, and Danish Malewar already tested out, but with minimal success. According to the latest update, the decision regarding Rohit Sharma’s inclusion in the playing XI will be taken on matchday. “He continues to progress. Any call on his availability (in the game versus SRH) would be taken at the toss tomorrow,” the MI sp...
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Young fan throws bat, breaks down after failing to get Virat Kohli’s autograph amid IPL 2026 [Watch] A kid recently approached Virat Kohli for an autograph at Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) team hotel amid the ongoing IPL 2026. He ran excitedly towards the star cricketer after the Bengaluru-based side arrived at the hotel. However, he was stopped by security in the lobby before he could reach the former RCB skipper. The young fan was visibly heartbroken at missing the chance to interact with Kohli. He threw the bat he held for the autograph on the floor and broke down in tears while walking away. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media. Watch the video Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has shown wonderful form this season. He is currently the fourth-highest run-scorer of IPL 2026, amassing 351 runs from eight innings at a strike rate of 162.50. The veteran cricketer has hit three half-centuries so far. Many users are now following live updates and analysis of matches using t...
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Mitchell Santner ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injury; MI name former RR spinner as replacement Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of IPL 2026, with Keshav Maharaj named as replacement. The New Zealander sustained the injury during the game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 23, which the hosts lost by 103 runs. During CSK’s innings, Santner hurt his left shoulder as he completed a diving catch to dismiss Kartik Sharma. The 34-year-old’s season has now come to an end after he featured in four games, where he took five wickets at an average of 25.00, with a strike rate of 16.8 and an economy of 8.92, with best figures of 2/16, and scored 26 runs. Meanwhile, MI have now secured the services of another left-arm spinner in the form of Maharaj, who has joined for a fee of ₹75 lakh. The 36-year-old has previously featured in two IPL games in the 2024 season for Rajasthan Royals (RR), where he t...
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KKR batter given out obstructing the field after appeal in LSG vs KKR IPL 2026 match [Watch] Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi got out in an unfortunate manner in the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday, April 26. The right-handed batter was given out for allegedly obstructing the field, scoring just nine runs off eight deliveries. The dismissal took off the last delivery of the fifth over during KKR’s innings. Prince Yadav bowled a length ball, and Raghuvanshi nudged it towards mid-on and set off for a single, but his batting partner, Cameron Green, sent him back from the non-striker’s end. In the meantime, Mohammad Shami threw the ball at the striker’s end, and the batter was seemingly gazing at the ball before changing his direction to align with the throw and copping a blow. Shami immediately appealed for obstructing the field. The on-field umpire referred the decision to the TV umpire, who took a look at replay...
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Rovman Powell pulls off a blinder to dismiss Mitchell Marsh, escapes major injury scare in LSG vs KKR IPL 2026 match [Watch] Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder pulled off a blinder to dismiss Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) opener Mitchell Marsh in the IPL 2026 match at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Sunday, April 26. The West Indies’ player backpedaled and circled around the ball but kept his eyes till the last minute before diving to hold on to the stunning catch. Marsh walked for just two runs off as many deliveries, as the Super Giants lost their first wicket for eight runs. The dismissal came in the second over of LSG’s run chase. Vaibhav Arora bowled a short delivery outside off, and Marsh went on his back foot for a pull shot but miscued it towards mid-on. The ball went up high in the sky, and Powell dived at the last minute to reach the ball and complete the catch with both hands. In the process, the fielder fell awkwardly on his left arm before a physio attended him as he walke...
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Lungi Ngidi stretchered off on an ambulance after suffering nasty blow to head while fielding in DC vs PBKS IPL 2026 match [Watch] Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Lungi Ngidi suffered a gruesome injury while fielding during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against the Punjab Kings (PBKS), at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, on Saturday, April 25. The South African hit his head on the ground while attempting a catch in the second innings, and had to be stretchered off after immediate medical attention on the field. During the third over, bowled by Axar Patel, PBKS opener Priyansh Arya tried to take the spinner over mid-off. The southpaw did not get the desired elevation, bringing the fielder, Lungi Ngidi, into play. It was far from a routine catch attempt as the pacer had to backtrack and leap to grasp the ball. While he failed to hold onto the ball, he also could not get the landing right. He tumbled on his back, and his neck jerked backwards, resulting in the back of his head striki...
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi brings out heart and salute celebrations after 36-ball 100 in RR vs SRH IPL 2026 match [Watch] Rajasthan Royals (RR) batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed his second IPL century in the 2026 match against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, April 25. The left-hander smashed Sakib Hussan for a six to bring up a 36-ball hundred. The youngster achieved the landmark in the 14th over of RR’s innings. Sakib bowled a fuller-length ball outside off, and Suryavanshi stood inside his crease to loft it over long-on for the maximum. Following his ton, he took off his gloves and helmet before coming up with a heart emoji sign before performing a salute at the dugout. Having said that, Sakib dismissed him lbw on the next ball. Watch the video below: Suryavanshi smashed 103 runs off 37 balls at a strike rate of 278.38, including 12 sixes and five boundaries. During his knock, the Bihar-born batter became the youngest (15 years and 29 day...
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R Ashwin predicts Virat Kohli’s runs tally in intense rapid-fire amid IPL 2026 [Watch] Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had his prediction hat on several questions related to the ongoing IPL 2026 season. The legendary spinner was asked how many runs ace batter Virat Kohli would score more than this season. Ashwin responded with 450 as the minimum runs tally for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) legend. Kohli is currently on 247 runs in six games at an average of 49.50 and a strike rate of over 157. Here is a video of Ashwin responding to all things IPL 2026, including Virat Kohli’s run tally for the season. Ashwin also predicted the legendary Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper MS Dhoni to play only two games this IPL season. The 44-year-old is yet to play a single outing this season due to a calf injury sustained just before the start of the campaign. CSK have played half of their league stage matches and have only seven left, excluding the playoffs. Many user...
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Virat Kohli escapes golden duck as Washington Sundar drops absolute sitter in RCB vs GT IPL 2026 match [Watch] Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener Virat Kohli nearly fell for a golden duck in the IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, April 24. RCB were required to chase a 206-run target after having chosen to field first. GT pacer Mohammed Siraj created a chance in the very first over with a pitched-up delivery on the stumps. Kohli played his trademark flick but could not keep the ball down. It went straight to Washington Sundar at mid-wicket, who put down a straightforward chance to give the star batter an early lifeline. Meanwhile, GT opener Sai Sudharsan notched up his third IPL ton earlier in the match. The southpaw scored 100 off 58 balls. All-rounder Jason Holder chipped in with a late cameo, remaining unbeaten on 23 off 10. Gujarat finished 205/3 after 20 overs. Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar picke...
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Arshdeep Singh walks hand in hand with Samreen Kaur at Delhi airport [Watch] Punjab Kings (PBKS) pacer Arshdeep Singh was spotted with Samreen Kaur at the Delhi airport ahead of their IPL 2026 match against the Delhi Capitals (DC). The game will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, April 23. Arshdeep Singh was seen in their travel jersey with a bag and luggage. The pacer walked out of the airport, holding Samreen Kaur’s hand. Samreen was seen in a casual white top with jeans and had her shades on. For those unaware, Samreen Kaur is an Indian actress and model, predominantly known for her appearances in Hindi and Punjabi music videos and movies. Notably, she was also spotted at the Wankhede Stadium when PBKS played the Mumbai Indians (MI) earlier this season. Watch the video of the two at the airport below - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXbzWtfk4_0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link PBKS won their previous game against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 47 runs. They are t...
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Sanju Samson gets pat on the back from Suryakumar Yadav in MI vs CSK IPL 2026 match [In Pics] Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opener Sanju Samson starred with the bat in the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 23. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed a boundary off debutant Krish Bhagat off the last delivery to reach his 54-ball century. During his innings, he smashed six maximums and 10 boundaries. Samson achieved the ton as Bhagat bowled a short delivery on middle and leg. The right-hander picked the delivery early and pulled it towards deep square leg. The ball hit the boundary cushion on the bounce and the batter took off his helmet to celebrate the milestone. The 31-year-old got a standing ovation from his CSK teammates while MI’s Indian players — skipper Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya congratulated him on the milestone. Watch the boundary here . Press enter or click to view image in full size Having smashed 115* ...
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SRH vs DC, 31st Match, Scorecard IPL 2026 Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 242 runs in a devastating batting display and eventually defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs. Abhishek Sharma's blistering century and the effective performance of the bowlers decided the fate of the match in this SRH vs DC match. Match details Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, 31st Match Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026 Date: 21 April 2026 Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Toss: Delhi Capitals win, elect to bowl Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 47 runs 1st innings batting scorecard (Sunrisers Hyderabad) Batsman Run Ball 4s 6s SR Abhishek Sharma 135* 68 10 10 198.53 Travis Head 37 26 2 2 142.31 Ishan Kishan 25 13 2 1 192.31 Heinrich Klaasen 37* 13 3 3 284.62 Extras 8 Total 242-2 (20 Ov) RR: 12.1 2nd innings batting scorecard (Delhi Capitals) Batsman Run Ball 4s 6s SR Pathum Nissanka 8 6 0 1 133.33 KL Rahul 37 23 1 3 160.87 Nitish Rana 57 30 7 3 190.0...