New Chandigarh, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has responded to the viral ‘AI chip’ claims surrounding his bat, delivering a humorous and composed reply that quickly grabbed attention. The young batter joked that whatever power he has comes straight from above, adding that if anything is installed, it’s by God and he’s simply using it.“God has given it to me. He himself said something is installed in my bat. I am using that,” Vaibhav said in a vid…
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Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary has sent out a stern warning to young cricketers to be careful regarding their off-field or on-field conduct during high-profile tournaments, following the social media storm after Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was allegedly caught vaping on camera during his side’s IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings.The incident happened during the 16th over of the RR’s chase when cameras panned to the dressing room, catching a brief mom…
New Chandigarh, April 29 (IANS) Punjab Kings pace-bowling coach James Hopes stressed the need to regroup and recalibrate after the team suffered its first defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, even as they continue to sit atop the points table.Punjab’s unbeaten run came to an end after Rajasthan Royals chased down a daunting 223 in a high-scoring encounter in New Chandigarh. Despite posting 222/4, the Kings were unable to defend the total, marking a rare setback in an otherwis…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan highlighted the composure and adaptability shown by Yashasvi Jaiswal during Rajasthan Royals’ successful run chase against Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.Chasing a challenging target, Rajasthan got off to a blistering start through young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but it was Jaiswal’s measured approach that ensured stability and balance at the top of the order as the …
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals faith in upcoming batter Shubham Dubey coming good and hitting a match-winning cameo against Punjab Kings has drawn praise from former India batter Abhinav Mukund, who said the franchise’s backing was crucial in helping him succeed in a demanding role. Dubey, who had modest seasons for RR in 2024 and 2025, smashed 31 not out off just 12 balls and was involved in a partnership of 77 coming in only 32 balls with Donovan Ferreira as RR hunted down 223 w…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag has come under fire after being caught vaping on camera during his side’s IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh. Footage of Parag, who hit 29 in Tuesday’s game, using a vape device in the dressing room while being around his Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yudhvir Singh Charak, and Kuldeep Sen. Footage of Parag, who hit 29 in Tuesday’s game, using a vape device in the dressing room while being around his Yashasvi Jaiswa…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara praised youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his fearless approach and composure under pressure following Rajasthan Royals’ thrilling six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in their recently concluded IPL 2026 fixture. Chasing 223, Rajasthan were off to a flying start courtesy of Sooryavanshi’s explosive innings at the top. The 15-year-old’s 43 off just 16 balls laid the foundation for the chase, which was later sealed by an unbeate…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Former India batter Abhinav Mukund said the decision from Rajasthan Royals to leave out Ravi Bishnoi in their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings could lead to a massive dent in confidence for the leg-spinner. Bishnoi, who joined RR this season after a difficult spell with Lucknow Super Giants, began strongly with nine wickets in his first four matches. But his returns dipped, as he picked only two wickets in his next four games while conceding 115 runs in 11 overs at …
New Chandigarh, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) finisher Donovan Ferreira opened up on his on-field conversation with Shubham Dubey, revealing how a simple message of watching the ball properly helped power their match-winning partnership against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the PCA New International Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a daunting 223, RR were under pressure with the required rate hovering between 10 and 12. However, Ferreira and Dubey stitched together an unbeaten 77-run stand off just …
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Batting standards in the IPL 2026 continue to soar, with former India captain Sunil Gavaskar pointing to a growing belief among teams that even daunting totals can be chased down with ease. Gavaskar’s remarks come in the wake of Rajasthan Royals chasing down a stiff target against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday, handing the table-toppers their first defeat of the season. The successful chase was powered by a blistering start from young opener Vaibhav Sooryavans…