Yuzvendra Chahal revealed quitting alcohol was the best decision of his life, leading to a significant positive change. He now focuses more on himself, family, and friends, understanding his support system better. This move came after a period of depression and mental health struggles, prompting him to seek a healthier path.
MS Dhoni's participation in IPL 2027 is uncertain. Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad stated that even the team is unaware of Dhoni's return next season. Dhoni missed IPL 2026 due to injury. CSK's campaign ended with a loss to Gujarat Titans. The team faced challenges with injuries and a young squad.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya expressed frustration over his team's poor fielding, a key factor in their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite opportunities, dropped catches proved costly. Pandya also felt the batting lineup was about 20 runs short of a competitive total. KKR's win keeps their playoff hopes alive.
Lakshya Sen and HS Prannoy suffered first-round exits at the Malaysia Masters 2026, ending India’s men’s singles challenge early. While Lakshya lost in straight games, Prannoy went down in a marathon three-game match. In women’s singles, Malvika Bansod, Ashmita Chaliha and Devika Sihag advanced to the next round.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a sensational 93 off 38 balls as Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets to stay alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race. Mitchell Marsh’s 96 had powered LSG to 220/5 earlier, but Sooryavanshi’s fearless hitting and Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten fifty guided RR to a stunning chase in Jaipur.
Alireza Firouzja stunned the chess world by playing his Round 5 classical game against Javokhir Sindarov from a hotel room bed at the Superbet Chess Classic Romania 2026 after suffering an ankle injury. The extraordinary setup quickly went viral. Earlier, R Praggnanandhaa defeated Sindarov in a significant round-two encounter in Bucharest.
Sai Sudharsan etched his name in T20 history, becoming the fastest batter to 3000 runs in just 78 innings. Despite Gujarat Titans' loss, Sudharsan showcased his brilliance with an unbeaten 53 and extended his record of consecutive 50+ scores for the franchise to four. He currently leads IPL 2026 in runs.
Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians for the first time in IPL 2026, leading them to a win against Punjab Kings. Drawing a parallel to the film 'Nayak', Bumrah expressed his enjoyment of the role. This experience adds to his prior captaincy stints with the Indian national team in Tests and T20Is.
Lucknow Super Giants dented Chennai Super Kings' playoff hopes with a dominant seven-wicket victory. Akash Singh's stellar bowling performance restricted CSK to 187, a target LSG comfortably chased with 20 balls remaining. This loss pushed CSK to sixth in the IPL 2026 standings, while RCB lead the table.