Category: Sports

Ahmedabad: Indian Premier League has entered its decisive phase, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India announcing the complete schedule for the playoffs and final of the tournament. According to Board of Control for Cricket in India Honorary Secretary Devajit Saikia, the grand final of IPL 2026 will be played on May 31 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, the world’s largest cricket stadium. The playoffs will begin with Qualifier 1 on May 26 at the HPCA Stadium, where the top two teams in the league standings will…

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Cyprus: The Mediterranean breeze carried a deceptive calm across the cliffs of Paphos, Cyprus, in the spring of 2026. Beneath the golden skies and beside the endless blue sea, however, the world’s sharpest chess minds were locked in a relentless battle for one of the sport’s greatest prizes — the right to challenge reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju for the crown of world chess. Inside the luxurious Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, tension crackled through every move, every silence, every glance at the board. The 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament…

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Malmö, Sweden: In a result that has sent ripples through the global chess community, former World Champion Magnus Carlsen saw his long-standing unbeaten streak in classical chess come to an unexpected end after a hard-fought defeat against Dutch grandmaster Jorden van Foreest at the TePe Sigeman & Co chess tournament. The loss marked the conclusion of a remarkable run in classical formats that had stretched for nearly a year, underlining both Carlsen’s dominance and the increasingly competitive nature of elite chess. A High-Stakes Battle from the Opening Moves The encounter…

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Mumbai: KL Rahul has emerged as one of the standout performers for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, delivering impactful starts at the top of the order as the franchise pushes for a place in the playoffs. Speaking on JioStar’s Superstars, Rahul reflected on his evolving batting approach, his partnership with Pathum Nissanka, overcoming the perception of being only a Test batter, and how fatherhood has transformed both his life and cricket. Rahul acknowledged that T20 cricket has changed dramatically in recent years, with teams placing far…

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Chennai: Chennai Super Kings delivered a commanding performance in the Indian Premier League 2026 season, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in a clinical chase. Following the victory, former cricketers and JioStar experts Irfan Pathan and Mark Boucher praised the performances of Sanju Samson, rising youngster Kartik Sharma and spinner Akeal Hosein during JioHotstar’s Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live. Pathan described Samson as a batter currently operating at the peak of his abilities, highlighting the wicketkeeper-batter’s tactical awareness and composure under pressure. According to him, Samson showed excellent…

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Mumbai: Punjab Kings have carried forward the momentum from last season’s runner-up finish in the Indian Premier League 2026 campaign, with captain Shreyas Iyer once again earning widespread praise for his leadership qualities. Speaking on JioStar’s TATA IPL: Out or Not Out, former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan hailed Iyer’s captaincy, placing him among the league’s elite leaders while also discussing the contenders for the IPL 2026 title. Raina said Iyer has consistently transformed every franchise he has represented by introducing a fearless and aggressive brand of cricket.…

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Star-studded men’s and women’s tournaments to run simultaneously; matches to be telecast live on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar Mumbai: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) today announced that Season 4 of the T20 Mumbai League and the inaugural edition of the T20 Mumbai Women’s League will be held from June 1 to 13 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting the stage for a landmark cricket carnival in the city. The men’s and women’s competitions will be conducted simultaneously, marking a significant step in the MCA’s vision to create a…

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Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad continued their impressive run in the Indian Premier League 2026 season with a commanding 33-run victory over Punjab Kings, moving to the top of the points table. Speaking on JioStar’s Amul Cricket Live, former India cricketer and analyst Saba Karim credited Heinrich Klaasen for not only delivering with the bat but also mentoring younger players within the SRH setup. Karim said Klaasen’s confidence and clarity at the crease have had a strong influence on the dressing room environment. He noted that despite an early dismissal in the…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police and Lucknow Traffic Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory and diversion plan in view of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match scheduled at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium. According to the advisory issued by the city police, special traffic arrangements will remain in force from 3:00 PM until the conclusion of the match to manage heavy vehicular movement around the stadium and adjoining areas. The restrictions will apply to heavy vehicles, buses, commercial vehicles, and general traffic movement on several major routes including Shaheed Path,…

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