Brad Haddin: ‘Powerplays have become decisive’: Punjab Kings coach explains IPL 2026’s biggest shift | Cricket News

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer NEW CHANDIGARH: Sometime in the IPL 2026 season, the middle overs stopped mattering. The death overs still produce their theatre but a growing number of games this season have been decided within the first six overs. The two Powerplays, therefore, have become the most consequential stretch of a match.Punjab Kings assistant…

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Vinesh Phogat alleges ‘deliberate attempt’ by WFI to block comeback after 20 months | More sports News

Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has alleged that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is “deliberately” trying to block her comeback as she attempts to return to competitive wrestling after nearly 20 months.Vinesh, who stepped away from the sport following her heartbreak at the Paris Olympics 2024, has been preparing…

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Manchester United edge Brentford, move within touching distance of Champions League football | Football News

Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Manchester United took a big step towards securing Champions League football with a 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford. Early goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko gave them control, and despite a late goal from Mathias…

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‘Nobody else should be allowed’: Sunil Gavaskar urges BCCI action over fresh IPL concern | Cricket News

Sunil Gavaskar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns over how long IPL matches are taking and what he calls unnecessary on-field activity during games. While the Indian Premier League continues to entertain fans with thrilling contests and rising young stars, many matches this season have stretched well beyond the expected three-hour window,…

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‘Unfair on her achievements’: Internet fumes after Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker asked about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Manu Bhaker (Photos from PTI and Screengrab) NEW DELHI: An interaction at the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) 75th anniversary event in Delhi has sparked debate online after Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was asked about teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The exchange, intended as a cross-sport reference between two young Indian…

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