Abdul Samad

R. Kathiravan of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (DMK) won the Manapparai constituency with a margin of 1426 votes. He garnered 83041 votes, while All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Dr. PL Vijayakumar came second with 81615 votes.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the team on Monday. Babar Azam was named captain after leading Peshawar Zalmi to the title and performing well with the bat.

Chennai Super Kings opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants, with Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the side in the continued absence of MS Dhoni. Gaikwad cited the wet conditions at Chepauk as the reason for the bowling decision. He also expressed optimism about the team's positive momentum after a challenging start to the IPL 2026 season.

Rishabh Pant gifted Yuvraj Singh a golf club and heartfelt note to thank him for mentoring him ahead of IPL 2026 after a difficult phase in his career. Sharing the gesture online, Yuvraj jokingly teased Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma and other mentees, saying, “Sharam karo... Rishabh Pant se kuch seekho.” Meanwhile, Pant continues to struggle for form in IPL 2026.

MI have won only two of their nine matches so far. A defeat against LSG would end their campaign.

Peshawar Zalmi secured their second PSL title, their first since 2017, by defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen in the final. Captain Babar Azam finally lifted a trophy as leader, while Aaron Hardie starred with both bat and ball, scoring an unbeaten 56 and taking 4 wickets to guide Zalmi to victory.

In a big blow to already-struggling MI, their full-time captain Hardik Pandya was not available for selection because he was "unwell". However, star batter Rohit Sharma made it into the side and returned after the hamstring injury.

Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants, both struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table, face off at Wankhede Stadium. With playoff hopes fading, both teams are desperate for a win. Mumbai's campaign has been hampered by inconsistent performances and the uncertain availability of Rohit Sharma due to injury.

Josh Inglis has finally arrived in India, ending speculation about his IPL availability. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter is set to join Lucknow Super Giants for their crucial match against Mumbai Indians. Inglis's past success against Jasprit Bumrah offers a potential boost for LSG as they aim to climb the points table.

Mumbai Indians, enduring a dismal season, face bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial 'wooden spoon' battle. MI's superstars, including Bumrah and Pandya, must find form to avoid slipping further down the table. LSG, despite a losing streak, possess a strong bowling attack. Both teams desperately need a win to salvage pride.

Babar Azam captained Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL 2026 title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets. Azam emphatically declared his commitment to playing all three formats, silencing T20 relevance debates. He was the tournament's leading scorer with 588 runs. Aaron Hardie shone in the final with a stellar all-round performance, securing the victory for Zalmi.