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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s thriller over Mumbai Indians has left Delhi Capitals staring at the edge. Axar Patel’s side now need three wins, big margins and outside help to keep their IPL 2026 season alive.

RCB climbed to the summit with 14 points after a two-wicket thriller

Mumbai Indians were knocked out, joining Lucknow Super Giants in elimination

Delhi sit on eight points with the worst net run rate

They must beat Punjab, Rajasthan and Kolkata, preferably by hefty margins

Punjab slipped to fourth despite Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar starring

Delhi Capitals on brink: Can Axar Patel’s side still pull off an IPL playoff miracle?

Entertainment

BLACKPINK's Lisa will perform at the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles on June 12. The appearance will make her the first Thai national to perform at the tournament and extend K-pop's run on the World Cup stage.

Her label confirmed the appearance for the tournament's opening celebration

She would become the first Thai artiste on football's biggest stage

Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, Rema and Tyla are also scheduled

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BLACKPINK's Lisa to perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles

Laizon Football Academy created history on Manipur 9 by becoming the first-ever champions of the Sadar Hills Under-18 Football Tournament after defeating Khulkon Football Club in a dramatic penalty shootout at Brig. M. Thomas Ground in Kangpokpi district.

Laizon Football Academy wins historic inaugural Sadar Hills U-18 Cup in Manipur

IPL 2026 has tightened into a crowded playoff chase, with CSK's revival adding fresh pressure below Sunrisers Hyderabad. With six teams still in the hunt and NRR looming large, the final spots may be settled by the finest margins.

Sunrisers Hyderabad lead with 14 points as standings remain intensely compressed

RCB, Royals and Titans sit on 12 points, split by NRR

Chennai have won three of four to revive their fading campaign

KKR stayed alive after Finn Allen's unbeaten century sank Delhi Capitals

Lucknow's win over Bengaluru showed lower-ranked sides can still shape outcomes

IPL 2026 playoff race heats up as mid-table battle goes down to the wire

Colombian singer Shakira has unveiled the teaser of 'Dai Dai', the official anthem of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking her return to football’s biggest stage 16 years after 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)'.

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Shakira unveils 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem teaser with Burna Boy

Among the major concerns highlighted are unauthorised access to players’ hotel rooms, movement of players without informing designated security officials, and breaches of the Players and Match Officials Access protocol involving certain franchise representatives.

Managers must brief squads within 48 hours and collect written acknowledgements

Guests can meet players only in lobbies unless managers approve rooms

Security officers will log every team movement outside hotels on request

Owners are barred from dugout contact or live-match interaction with players

Violations can bring show-cause notices, fines, suspensions or police referrals

BCCI

BCCI cracks down on IPL protocol violations, cautions franchises over honey trapping and security lapses

Despite leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav may not continue as T20I captain for the next cycle. Concerns over his recent form, fitness issues and long-term planning are believed to be driving the discussions within the BCCI

Selectors are set to debate India's T20I leadership at the next meeting

Suryakumar Yadav's modest IPL returns have sharpened doubts over his role

At 35, his age also feeds India's longer-term planning concerns

Shreyas Iyer's IPL leadership arc has strengthened his credentials considerably

His 937 runs in 27 games showcase authority and sustained tempo

Cricket

India T20I leadership shake-up on cards, Suryakumar Yadav likely to be replaced by Shreyas Iyer

Mitchell Marsh's hundred and Prince Yadav's spell carried Lucknow Super Giants past Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-shortened thriller. The result kept LSG's season flickering and pushed RCB down to third after a second straight defeat.

Rain cut the contest to 19 overs, raising the target via DLS

RCB crashed to 9 for 2 before Padikkal and Patidar rebuilt

Prince's double strike removed Padikkal and Jitesh, swinging momentum decisively

Tim David, Krunal and Shepherd kept Bengaluru alive deep into chase

Pant's 10-ball cameo ensured Lucknow crossed 200 despite late wicket

IPL2026: RCB fall short despite late fightback as Marsh and Prince lift LSG

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Saudi Pro League goal as Al-Nassr beat Al-Shabab 4-2. The result kept Al-Nassr five points clear at the top, with Jorge Jesus calling for full focus before the Al-Hilal derby.

Ronaldo's strike was his 971st goal in professional football overall

Joao Felix scored a hat-trick in Al-Nassr's crucial win over Al-Shabab

Al-Nassr moved to 82 points from 32 league matches overall

Cristiano Ronaldo hits 100-goal mark in Saudi Pro League for Al-Nassr

Former India Under-19 and Punjab pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill died in Chandigarh on Wednesday aged 36. Tributes from Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh and Punjab cricket reflected the regard he commanded across the state's system.

Gill played six first-class matches for Punjab between 2006 and 2008

He claimed 11 wickets and was rated a promising right-arm seamer

He toured England, Malaysia and Sri Lanka with India's youth set-up

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Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh mourn death of former India U-19 pacer Amanpreet Gill

Meghalaya

Meghalaya selects 18-member squad for U-20 National Championship with a mix of youth and experience. The team is preparing rigorously to compete strongly at the national level

Meghalaya name 18-member squad for U-20 national championship

Reigning champions Mawlai SC moved into the pre-quarterfinals of the Meghalaya State League with a 2-1 win over Lamin XI SCC in Group C at Amlarem.

Mawlai SC clinch spot in Meghalaya football league knockout stage

Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma inaugurates Umlyngka stadium to enhance sports facilities for youth. The Rs 3.57 crore project aims to boost local sports and promote a healthy lifestyle.

‘Investment in youth, not expenditure’: Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma opens Rs 3.57 crore Umlyngka stadium

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag dismissed talk of his recent vaping controversy after smashing a match-turning 90 off 50 balls in his side's seven-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals in the IPL on May 1. 

Riyan Parag

‘I don’t need to answer critics’: Riyan Parag brushes off vaping row after fiery IPL knock

Assam

Nazneen Rahman, a pickleball coach from Assam, has been selected for an international leadership cohort aimed at advancing women in racquet sports. 

Assam pickleball coach among 20 selected worldwide for women’s leadership programme

Klaasen appears visibly irritated as he firmly asks the individual to stop recording and respect his personal space. “Listen to me very carefully. Don’t do it, OK. I said to you, no, please leave,”

A viral clip showed Klaasen confronting a fan filming his family

He repeatedly asked the person to stop and put the camera away

The incident sparked debate over athlete privacy and public filming boundaries

Many online defended his reaction, citing non-consensual recording during family time

Amid the row, Klaasen remains prolific for SRH in IPL 2026

"I promise you'll be on the floor": SRH’s Klaasen warns fan over non-consensual filming

Bhuvneshwar Kumar scripted a significant career milestone by becoming the first Indian fast bowler and only the second Indian overall to reach 350 wickets in T20 cricket during the IPL clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans on Thursday, April 30. The landmark came in a losing cause for RCB, but the veteran seamer underlined his value yet again with figures of 3/28 in four overs.

Bhuvneshwar returned 3/28, keeping Bengaluru alive in a difficult defence

Virat Kohli began briskly, striking five successive fours off Kagiso Rabada

Devdutt Padikkal top-scored with 40 as wickets fell at regular intervals

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IPL 2026: Bhuvneshwar Kumar reaches 350 T20 wickets in RCB vs GT clash, second Indian to achieve feat

Riyan Parag was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and given a demerit point after he was seen vaping in the Rajasthan Royals dressing room during the Punjab Kings match. The footage on the live broadcast has prompted the BCCI to consider whether further action is needed beyond the player's sanction.

IPL classified the breach as a Level 1 offence under Article 2.21

The incident happened during the second innings at Mullanpur's PCA Stadium

Live broadcast visuals triggered scrutiny over conduct inside the team dressing room

Cricket match

IPL 2026: RR captain Riyan Parag fined 25 per cent match fee for vaping inside dressing room

Happy Birthday to the ‘Hitman’! As Rohit Sharma turns 39 today (April 30, 2026), he stands as one of the most accomplished and influential cricketers of his generation, with a career defined by big scores, calm leadership and consistency at the highest level.

The national honour: Padma Shri 2026

The international titan: World Cup glory

The king of Mumbai: 6,000 MI runs

Dubai, Mar 10 (ANI): India's captain Rohit Sharma poses for a picture with the trophy after the team's win in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final match against New Zealand, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. (ANI Photo)

39 years of the ‘Hitman’: A legacy etched in gold and blue

"I think as an overall unit, we have not been able to do what exactly the Mumbai Indians stand for. We really need to see what all we need to work on, and it's fine. I think we have passionate owners, we have passionate support staff. We always figure out something."

Ryan Rickelton's unbeaten 123 carried Mumbai to a daunting 243 for five

Head and Abhishek added 129 in 52 balls to ignite reply

Klaasen's unbeaten 65 and Arora's late burst finished the job

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“Haven’t lived up to MI standard”: Hardik after SRH chase 244 at Wankhede 

The FIFA Council on Wednesday permitted the Afghan Women United (AFC), formed by women refugee players from Afghanistan, to represent the country in official competitions, without the approval of the ruling Taliban. 

FIFA clears refugee-led Afghan women’s team to compete without Taliban approval

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