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South African opener Ryan Rickelton rewrote Mumbai Indians' record books with a blistering 123 not out off 55 balls, the fastest IPL century for the franchise in just 44 deliveries. His exceptional knock powered MI to a massive 243/5 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede, marking a historic individual performance.

Ryan Rickelton's record-breaking 123* powered Mumbai Indians to 243/5, but Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive batting, led by Travis Head's 76 and Heinrich Klaasen's unbeaten 65, chased down the target with ease. SRH secured their fifth consecutive win, significantly boosting their playoff hopes, while MI's playoff chances are all but over.

Tilak Varma delivered a stunning counterattack for Mumbai Indians, smashing an unbeaten 101 off 45 balls against Gujarat Titans. After a slow start, he unleashed a brutal assault, scoring 82 runs in his last 23 deliveries. This remarkable century, achieved at No. 5, silenced recent form concerns and marked a powerful resurgence.

Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya and Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad face immense pressure captaining their respective franchises, stepping into the shoes of legends Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. Both captains are struggling for form, with Pandya's batting and bowling effectiveness declining, while Gaikwad navigates leadership challenges. Their performances are under scrutiny as their teams seek to revive their IPL campaigns.

Tilak Varma delivered a historic IPL century, smashing 101 off 45 balls to lead Mumbai Indians to a dominant 99-run victory. His explosive innings, featuring a remarkable turnaround in scoring rate, saw him outscore the entire Gujarat Titans lineup. Varma's maiden century also marked a personal milestone, earning him his first Player-of-the-Match award.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's opening pair, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, unleashed an unprecedented Powerplay assault against Punjab Kings, smashing 105 runs without loss. Abhishek recorded a blistering half-century in 18 balls and equaled the record for most sixes in a Powerplay with seven, highlighting SRH's dominance.

A cricket league for the Jain community has achieved remarkable success in its inaugural franchise auction, raking in Rs 31 crore. With 12 teams and over 50 bidders, the JITO Premier League showcased an IPL-style competitive spirit. Mumbai Sobo Star emerged as the most expensive franchise at Rs 3.7 crore, highlighting the league's corporate shift and promising future.

Forest department released 12 GPS-tagged gharials into the Mahanadi gorge. This initiative aims to strengthen the wild population of this critically endangered species. The total gharial number in Satkosia wild has now increased to 27. Natural breeding of gharials has been reported for five consecutive years. The survival rate of hatchlings remains a challenge.

Director Vetri Maaran has criticized films that promote hate and violence for commercial success. He believes such movies justify hate politics and divide people. Maaran stressed that cinema should not be a tool for political power. He praised films that tell authentic stories and highlight real emotions. His comments were made at the trailer launch of 'Neelira'.

Nandankanan Zoological Park is set to welcome four young leopards from Gujarat's Sakkarbaug Zoo, aiming to revive its stalled breeding program after over three decades. This crucial animal exchange, involving two males and two females, introduces a fresh gene pool to overcome the challenge of breeding among existing rescued animals.

A late-night altercation on SP Ring Road led to cross-complaints between two families. A woman alleged her husband, accompanied by another woman, assaulted her and her sons after she confronted them about his absence. The second woman claimed they were intercepted, verbally abused, and physically assaulted by the other group.

Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, signing a two-year contract starting April 15, 2026. The former India World Cup-winning coach brings extensive international playing and coaching experience to the role. A key focus will be the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

In a severe jolt to Karnataka cricket, the senior team's coach, K Sanath Kumar, has been roped in by Ranji Trophy runners-up Baroda with a two-year contract.

Sri Lanka's head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has stepped down following the team's T20 World Cup 2026 exit. Despite a narrow loss to Pakistan, Jayasuriya expressed disappointment at not ending his tenure on a high note. His contract concludes in June, with formal discussions with Sri Lanka Cricket pending.

An article on a website called CBTV claimed that Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya died in a car accident in Canada. Jayasuriya is alive and well.

Ravichandran Ashwin observed Varun Chakravarthy's bowling struggles, noting a dip in confidence when attacked early. Despite a wicket, Chakravarthy conceded 64 runs in the T20 World Cup semi-final, a costly spell. Ashwin advised tactical adjustments and warned against bowling round the wicket to left-handers, emphasizing the need for improved length and line variations.

A veterinarian hailing from Puttur in Dakshina Kannada, Dr Sanath Muliya, was part of the delegation that accompanied the eight cheetahs, including five females and three males, from Namibia that were released by PM Narendra Modi into quarantine enclosures in Kuno National Park in Madhya

Sanath Kumar is an old hand at managing less accomplished teams on the domestic scene. His biggest asset as a coach is instilling confidence in his players and getting them to deliver that little bit extra.

A second-year MBBS student of Nizamabad Medical College, Mosam Sanath, was found hanging in his hostel room on Friday, hours before his practical exams were to begin. Though no suicide note was found, police said Sanath sent a text message apologising to his parents at 3.11 am.

A city anaesthetist working in Covid ward who suffered extensive damage to lungs in the second wave has received a new lease of life after a three-month hospital stay filled with uncertainties and a successful double-lung transplant.

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, whose explosive batting at one point in time instilled fear in the hearts of bowlers of rival teams, has called Malayalam actor Mammootty, a "true superstar".

The second sighting of a leopard in just seven months left residents of Sanathal village, 5km from Shela, scared. On Thursday, the villagers informed the forest department about the incident and also showed them its pug marks.