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Delhi Capitals’ K.L. Rahul after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, in New Delhi, on May 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Delhi Capitals (DC) batter K.L. Rahul joined an elite company, reaching his 50th fifty-plus score of his Indian Premier League (IPL) and registering his eighth 500-run season in his career so far.A vigilant half-century by Rahul and his 105-run stand with Abhisek Porel played a crucial role in keeping DC’s playoff hopes alive as they secured their sixth win of the season by five wickets against Rajasthan Royals…

Last week, the Centre hiked retail petroleum product prices after a gap of four years. This was expected, since the government had been warning about high crude prices, and how public sector oil marketing companies (OMCs) had been bleeding heavily due to under-recoveries. It was also expected that this would happen after the results of the five Assembly elections. But the Prime Minister’s appeal for austerity due to the drain on foreign exchange, the sharp depreciation of the rupee in recent months and the April’s inflation prints point to a much deeper problem that India could have addressed decades earlier…

Control with the ball, crucial lower-order runs, and composure under pressure — Holder has changed the rhythm of Titans’ season. Now, they look like one of the most complete teams in the tournament and are gathering momentum going into the playoffs Source link

SRH’s Ishan Kishan plays a shot against CSK in the IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, in Chennai on May 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: B. Joti Ramalingam Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron hailed Heinrich Klaasen as the fulcrum of the team’s batting unit on the eve of his side’s clash against Chennai Super Kings.On Monday (May 18, 2026), Klaasen reinforced that claim with a fine knock on a tricky surface to help his side beat Super Kings by five wickets in a vital IPL 2026 encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.While…

CSK captain Ruturaj and SRH skipper Cummins at the toss on May 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Flip the coin, call it right, point to the field. It has become as predictable as batting fireworks in a PowerPlay. Season after season, captains have surrendered to the same instinct, and IPL 2026 has offered no deviation from that well-worn path.Of the 62 matches played so far this season (till the Delhi Capitals-Rajasthan Royals clash on Sunday), toss winners have elected to field in 52.The logic is old: dew in evening games makes it difficult to grip the ball,…

The season opener of the 16th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL 2026-27) is all set to be held at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here, confirmed a TNCA source on Monday.The match is most probably to be played in the second week of December. A five-member committee of Cricket Australia (CA) officials, which attended the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, is here to have a recce of the stadium and explore the venue further.A CA representative refused to confirm the development, but said: “We are not able to confirm anything. We are exploring…

In focus: Jofra Archer needs to strike early. | Photo Credit: ANI IPL is a beast. Ask Rajasthan Royals.The Royals had begun their campaign with four wins in a row. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the boy in just his second season, was treating men like Jasprit Bumrah and Josh Hazlewood, who between them have 1020 international wickets, with little respect. Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger were breathing fire with the new ball.The Men in Pink were looking to settle the issue in the PowerPlay, with bat and ball, just about every time. Things were indeed looking rosy, and their fans must have…

There is a price difference of about ₹30 to ₹50 per liter between commercial/industrial and retail diesel. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Even as the Union Government and oil marketing companies are claiming that all is fine and there is no shortage of petroleum products all over the country, transporters, and retail customers from various parts of India have reported short supply of diesel and petrol in the last few days.While diesel shortages have been attributed to diversion to industrial use and inability of pump owners to secure assured supplies, the rationing of petrol is due to panic buying and…

According to a circular, reviewed by The Hindu, the Department of Financial Services asked the heads of its regulated entities to cut costs along two broad heads: reduction in travel, and the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Ministry of Finance on Monday (May 18, 2026) wrote to the heads of all public sector banks, regional rural banks, public sector insurers, and public sector small finance institutions, urging them to adopt several “austerity” measures in a bid to rationalise expenditure.According to a circular, reviewed by The Hindu and titled ‘Implementation of austerity measures for…

Mayank Yadav is genuinely quick. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Mayank Yadav is that rare Indian talent. The genuine fast bowler.He had made a sensational debut in the IPL two years ago, when he took three for 27 for the Lucknow Super Giants against the Punjab Kings, was named the “Player of the Match”, and clocked 155.8 kmph — the fastest ball yet of the season. He went on to bowl even quicker.But life has not been kind to Mayank after that brilliant start to his career. He got injured and the comeback hasn’t been easy.His bowling coach at LSG,…