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Arjun Tendulkar impressed on his IPL debut for Lucknow Super Giants with figures of 4-0-36-1 against Punjab Kings, including the wicket of Prabhsimran Singh. Proud father Sachin Tendulkar shared a rare emotional message, praising Arjun’s patience, hard work, and attitude after waiting all season for an opportunity in IPL 2026.

A former university topper built one of Maharashtra’s biggest coaching centres. A retired chemistry teacher became an NTA subject expert. A mock test allegedly had 42 of 45 NEET questions. Now, Latur’s famed ‘Tuition Area’ is under CBI glare

A cricket fan at an IPL match in Hyderabad alleged a female bouncer verbally abused and physically assaulted him over queue management. The fan claims the bouncer snatched his phone, attempted to delete footage, but it was recovered after stadium officials intervened. Both parties have filed complaints with the police.

While the cricket world marvelled at Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking 29-ball 97 in the IPL Eliminator, people in his village of Tajpur watched it like just another day. From smashing bowlers twice his age as a teenager to rapidly making adjustments within weeks, the 15-year-old’s rise has stunned even seasoned cricketers but not the clan that saw him take his early steps in Bihar.

Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi absolutely smashed it with a blistering 97, including a whopping 12 sixes, to help Rajasthan Royals post a massive 243/8 in the IPL-2026 Eliminator. Even though Vaibhav almost made history, Sunrisers Hyderabad couldn't chase it down, getting all out for 196, with Jofra Archer taking three crucial wickets. Rajasthan won by 47 runs and are moving on!

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has issued a Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against Ranveer Singh over his alleged last-minute exit from Don 3, following a complaint by filmmaker Farhan Akhtar. Addressing the media, FWICE officials said the decision was taken due to the timing of the actor’s withdrawal, with producers allegedly having already spent around ₹45 crore on pre-production. The federation claimed repeated attempts were made to reach Ranveer before the directive was issued and said its members and allied unions would not work with him until the matter is resolved. FWICE, however, reiterated that it remains open to dialogue and an amicable resolution.

The anticipation builds for IPL 2026's Qualifier 2, where Gujarat Titans face off against Rajasthan Royals, but one player has everyone buzzing – the 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. His explosive capabilities during powerplays have shaken up the competition this season. Can GT's ace bowlers, Rabada and Siraj, rein in this young dynamo and prevent him from orchestrating another unforgettable knockout spectacle?

After a stuttering start to IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans have emerged as one of the tournament’s most complete sides, with a relentless bowling attack led by Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna. Speaking to the Teamofindia.com, Prasidh opens up on GT’s turnaround, the team’s hard-length bowling philosophy, Shubman Gill’s calm leadership and his own evolution after last season’s Purple Cap-winning campaign.

Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar is concerned about the game's increasing tilt towards batters, especially in T20s. He highlights shorter boundaries, fielding restrictions, and powerful bats as key issues. Gavaskar specifically advocates for a more lenient wide bouncer rule, arguing bowlers are unfairly penalized. He urges the ICC Cricket Committee to consider measures to restore balance for the bowling fraternity.

Punjab Kings bowler Arshdeep Singh struggled this IPL season. Physical issues and off-field distractions affected his performance. Team management believes they have found solutions. Singh is now feeling better physically. He needs to regain his form to help Punjab Kings. Leaders like Singh and Iyer must guide the team through this tough phase.

Ravi Shastri urges Chennai Super Kings to view their loss to Lucknow Super Giants as a learning opportunity. He highlighted the challenging pitch and praised CSK's 187 score despite batting struggles. Shastri believes key players will bounce back and bowlers will gain valuable experience for future matches, especially at home.

Gujarat Titans’ fifth win on the trot, an 82-run demolition of Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, was set up by a familiar weapon — their bowling in the Powerplay.

Krunal Pandya dismissed rumours of tension with Nicholas Pooran after a viral IPL 2026 video showed Pooran grabbing him by the collar during a chat. Krunal later posted, “No lafda, only love,” while Pooran replied, “Only love here.” The exchange followed an on-field spat during the Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash.

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