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MUMBAI: 96-year-old CD Gopinath passed away in Chennai on Thursday. Hailing from Chennai (formerly Madras), Chingleput Doraikannu (CD) Gopinath, who played eight Tests between 1951-60, was previously India’s oldest living cricketer. Gopinath was the last survivor of India’s first-ever Test win, over England, at Madras in 1952.Following his demise, former India, Mumbai, and Maharashtra wicketkeeper-batter…

Kolkata Knight Riders take on Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens in an IPL 2026 clash where both teams come in with different form. Three-time IPL champions KKR are yet to register a win after three matches and are looking for changes to turn things around. Lucknow Super Giants, on the other hand, come into…

David Miller and Sunil Gavaskar NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came out in support of David Miller after Delhi Capitals suffered a crushing one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026, saying the batter’s intent was right even if the execution fell short in a high-pressure finish.In a last-ball thriller, Miller’s…

KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens (Screengrab) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 15 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides, albeit for very different reasons.KKR are still searching for their first win of the season, having…

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons despite leading Gujarat Titans to a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, as the skipper was fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over-rate.The penalty came after Gujarat Titans secured their…

Babar Azam shuts down journalist over comparison with Virat Kohli (Screengrab/X) Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam had a sharp response for a journalist after being compared to Virat Kohli over his ability to finish matches, following his team’s thrilling last-ball victory over Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026.Zalmi opted to field first…

Lucknow Super Giants’ Aiden Markram (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Lucknow Super Giants’ Aiden Markram isn’t the kind of a batter who will go out there and start smacking sixes. He goes about his job without much flourish but delivers what is required. Excerpts from a conversation with South Africa’s white-ball captain…LSG have three players who have…

PSL trolled over peacemaker act (Sreengrab/x) The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 found itself at the centre of social media trolling after a symbolic ‘peace’ gesture during 15th match between Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen sparked widespread criticism online.Ahead of Match 15 between Peshawar Zalmi and Hyderabad Kingsmen on April 8, a symbolic gesture captured…

Axar Patel and David Miller (Video grab) NEW DELHI: “What was David Miller thinking?” “Why didn’t he run?” Those questions will dominate conversations after Delhi Capitals suffered a heartbreaking one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. But beyond the drama and debate, it was Axar Patel’s touching post-match gesture that truly stood out.At the…

Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Diamond League athletics meet in Doha has been postponed by six weeks due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with organisers prioritising safety amid regional tensions. The event, which was originally scheduled for May 8, will now take place on June 19. The decision comes even…