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Bhubaneswar Kumar displayed his mastery yet again. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini It had been 10 long years since the Raipur crowd had the chance to engage in an IPL game at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium. In an era of 200-plus strike rates and 230-run chases, the local fans were treated to a gripping contest where the bowlers called the shots.Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s four-wicket haul and Krunal Pandya’s fighting fifty helped defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru eke out a two-wicket win over Mumbai Indians on Sunday (May 10, 2026) to move to the top of the IPL 2026 table.Bhuvneshwar…

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel and Kyle Jamieson during a practice session in Dharamshala on Sunday. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY The equation for Delhi Capitals is simple: win the remaining three IPL 2026 matches and see where those results take the team on the table.Even a perfect record in the remainder of the league stage is unlikely to be enough for DC to make the playoff grade, but it could be the seeds of future success. It is what Capitals batting coach Ian Bell alluded to on Sunday (May 10, 2026), the eve of the bout against Punjab Kings.“We…

Rashid Khan claimed four wickets against Rajasthan Royals. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR After Gujarat Titans’ comprehensive 77-run win over Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad on Saturday (May 9, 2026), batting coach Matthew Hayden said the side had finally begun to put together all facets of its game effectively.“I think it’s a very good team. It’s a dangerous bowling side, and that’s what we’ve seen tonight. We’ve just got so many apex predators. The top three of the batting order is such a solid unit. We’re starting to play with great confidence. Tonight was actually the first game as a…

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer during a practice session in Dharamshala on Sunday. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY The IPL 2026 playoffs are just a little over two weeks away, but Punjab Kings appears to be making a fresh start. Given that top-four contender PBKS has hit a roadblock with three successive losses, it may not be a bad thing to do.Kings fast-bowling coach James Hopes, who described the defeats as “missteps”, backed the Shreyas Iyer-captained side to fire in the ‘new tournament’ within the 19th edition. “It is a little bit of a hiccup,” Hopes said ahead of the…

With this, the total outflow of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from the equity market has crossed ₹2 lakh crore in 2026, which is higher than the ₹1.66 lakh crore pulled out during the entire 2025, according to data with the NSDL. | Photo Credit: Reuters Foreign investors continued to pare their exposure to Indian equities, withdrawing ₹14,231 crore so far this month driven by persistent global macroeconomic uncertainties.With this, the total outflow of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) from the equity market has crossed ₹2 lakh crore in 2026, which is higher than the ₹1.66 lakh crore pulled out during the…

Daily essential products such as soaps, detergents, biscuits, packaged foods, and beverages are expected to get costlier as leading FMCG companies are preparing for calibrated price hikes on account of rising crude-linked inflation, higher packaging costs, and fuel expenses from geopolitical disruptions which are squeezing margins.The executives of FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) makers, which have already gone for price hikes of 3%-5% recently, in their latest earnings calls have indicated either ongoing price increases or readiness to raise prices further, citing inflationary pressure arising from volatile crude oil prices, higher logistics costs, currency depreciation, and disruptions in global supply chains…

Chennai Super Kings players celebrate during a IPL match. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL match in Chennai on Sunday (May 10, 2026).Chennai Super Kings, who occupy the sixth spot after 10 games, retained the same team from the last match.Virtually out of play-off race, bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants made two changes, bringing in Josh Inglis and Avesh Khan.Teams:Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh…

Union Minister Piyush Goyal. File | Photo Credit: ANI With India signing a series of free trade agreements with developed countries, the government is working on an FTA utilisation plan to help maximise benefits from these pacts, an official said.Since 2021, India has finalised free trade agreements (FTAs) with Mauritius, Australia, the UAE, Oman, New Zealand, the EFTA (European Free Trade Association), the European Union (EU), the U.K. and U.S.These pacts cover 38 countries whose combined global imports stand at about $12 trillion.The main Indian sectors that have received duty-free market access in these FTA partner countries include agriculture, textiles…

RCB’s Jacob Bethell during the practice session ahead of IPL Match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Mumbai Indians at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur on May 9, 2026. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini England batter Jacob Bethell declared that playing in the Indian Premier League, as part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru setup, has helped him upgrade his all-format batting.The 22-year-old has played just six matches in his ongoing two-year stint with the 2025 champion and has found a place in the playing eleven this time only due to the injury suffered by…

Prince has demonstrated he could deliver in different phases of the game. File. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Prince Yadav has been a shining light in a rather tepid IPL 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants. The pacer has not only claimed 16 wickets but also shown he could deliver in different phases of the game, an indication of his progress.LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun reckons Prince has it in him to step up and don the national colours if he continues to keep improving.A product of tennis-ball cricket, the 24-year-old has made heads turn with impressive spells and sent maestro…