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Emotional Rinku Singh credits luck after match-winning effort against Rajasthan Royals

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Rinku Singh. Image: Debasis Sen Debasis Sen at Eden Gardens Rinku Singh couldn’t hold back his emotions after returning to the dressing room following Kolkata Knight Riders’ four-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens on Sunday, April 19. Chasing a target of 156, KKR faltered badly, losing six wickets for 85 runs. However, Rinku (53* off 34 balls) and Anukul Roy (29* off 16 balls) put together an unbeaten 76-run partnership to guide the team home with two balls to spare. Rinku also had a slice of luck, as Nandre Burger dropped a straightforward catch off Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling when he was on just 8. The 28-year-old was honest enough to admit after the match that fortune played a significant role in his innings. “At times the mind doesn’t work properly and you end up playing such shots. But thankfully, luck was on my side and we eventually won the match,” Rinku said after the match to the host broadcaster. The last couple of months have been very difficult for Rinku....
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Varun Finds His Rhythm Before Rinku and Anukul Help Keep KKR Campaign Alive

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KKR vs RR at Eden Gardens. Images: Debasis Sen The signs were all positive on Sunday afternoon in Kolkata. While it was hot, there was a light cloud cover that made the discomfort slightly more bearable. Fans had turned up in numbers – perhaps to catch a glimpse of young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Either way, the signs were good, and finally Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) did not disappoint. A bulk of the credit for the win goes to Varun Chakaravarthy, who, after a lean two months, finally got his mojo back and bowled beautifully to restrict Rajasthan Royals (RR). Even then, the game looked lost at one stage, after another feeble top-order batting effort left KKR 85/6. Fortunately for the expectant throng inside Eden Gardens, Rinku Singh played his first significant innings of the season, and with Anukul Roy providing excellent support, KKR timed the final charge to a nicety. Some questionable bowling changes from Riyan Parag helped, and Rinku finished off with the sort of flourish – two f...
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PBKS vs LSG : “I rather focus on properly timing the ball” – Priyansh Arya after his explosive 93 in Mullanpur

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Priyansh Arya vs LSG ( PC- ipl official Instagram handle) Punjab Kings (PBKS) once again asserted their dominance in IPL 2026 as they remained the only unbeaten team after six games, sitting at the top of the points table with 11 points. They defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 54 runs on April 19 after putting up a massive total of 254 on the scoreboard. Priyansh Arya, the explosive opener, lit up the Mullanpurstadium with a 93-run knock off 37 balls and was deservingly adjudged the Player of the Match. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Arya said, “what was really special about this innings is that I was able to continue my batting even after the powerplay, i think I contributed well to the win and that is what made me happy”. When asked about his six-hitting abilities and how he prepares during practice sessions, Priyansh added, “ I don’t usually prepare for six hitting in particular. I rather focus on properly timing the ball and that’s what helps me in the long run.”...
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PBKS vs LSG: Punjab Kings Put on a Run Show to Humble Lucknow Super Giants

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Priyansh Arya (L) and Cooper Connolly (R) (PC: BCCI) A record-breaking partnership between Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87), following the early dismissal of Prabhsimran Singh, helped Punjab Kings post the highest total of IPL 2026 – 254 – and set a daunting target for a struggling Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) side in New Chandigarh. The 54-run victory kept PBKS unbeaten in the tournament. The Arya–Connolly Show in Mullanpur PBKS got off to a dreadful start, with the in-form Prabhsimran dismissed for a duck in the very first over. LSG’s bowling unit has been among the most effective in the Powerplay, but after that initial breakthrough, the contest turned largely one-sided. Arya took an aggressive approach from the outset, attacking with confidence and intent, while Connolly began cautiously before accelerating once he was set. A boundary and a six off Ayush Badoni helped the Australian find his rhythm, after which runs flowed freely to all parts of the ground. An over fr...
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The Burden of a ‘Like’: Social Media’s Vice-Like Grip on Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli (PC: IPL/BCCI) If you do a Google search for “Virat Kohli like”, you will find over a hundred news articles – perhaps even a few hundred. And you realise how futile the whole thing is. The moot point is that Kohli had liked a post by someone. Frankly, who cares? Hey, stop – we do. Social media does. Idiotic social media does. And some have even gone so far as to suggest that Kohli is getting a divorce! Events like this tell you about the futility of social media and also show how you can’t live your life on it, come what may. Kohli is a prisoner of this, and to an extent, he is responsible as well. During the last controversy, he tried to offer a justification. Why, though? He can go ahead and like any post from anyone. He can post photos with anyone. As long as his family doesn’t have an issue with it, who on social media has any right to object? You sense that Kohli is trapped within the contours that his own larger-than-life persona has created. He can’t do the thin...
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SRH vs CSK: “We executed it well” – Eshan Malinga after three-wicket haul

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Eshan Malinga (PC: BCCI/IPL) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Eshan Malinga delivered a match-winning spell against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 29 in his four overs to earn the Player of the Match award. Speaking during the post-match presentation, Malinga shared insights into his strategy, the conditions, and how he planned to deceive the CSK batters. Emphasising the team’s preparation, he said, “We had a good plan as a bowling team, and we understand the behaviour of the Hyderabad wicket. After 10 overs, the ball starts to reverse, and we executed it well.” After setting a challenging target of 195, SRH bowlers held their nerve to restrict CSK to 184/8, sealing a 10-run win in Hyderabad and registering their third victory of the season. While Malinga led the attack with three wickets, he was well supported by Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivang Kumar, and Sakib Hussain. When asked about his approach with the ball, Malinga highlighted his insti...
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IPL 2026: SRH Hold Their Nerve to Edge CSK by 10 Runs in Thriller

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SRH vs CSK (Image: IPL/BCCI) Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs after defending a total of 194 at their home ground. Here are the key highlights from the match. Abhishek’s Powerplay Carnage Stuns CSK Abhishek Sharma unleashed a breathtaking assault against Chennai Super Kings in the powerplay, making full use of the first six overs and tearing apart the bowling attack. The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener raced to the fastest half-century in franchise history, reaching the feat in just 15 balls. A brutal sequence of 4,4,4,6,6 off Matthew Short summed up his brilliance, as Abhishek looked in sublime touch throughout. He was eventually dismissed by Jamie Overton in the eighth over when he edged the ball and was caught behind by Sanju Samson. He scored 59 off 22 balls, striking at 268. Klaasen Holds Firm Amid Collapse Heinrich Klaasen anchored the innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad after Abhishek Sharma’s departure, standing tall as wickets fell around him. With Ish...
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