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Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara (Image: IANS) Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his legal case against Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), bringing an end to a high-profile dispute over his participation in IPL 2026.Thushara had earlier moved the Colombo District Court after SLC refused to grant him a No Objection Certificate (NOC),…

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Thursday dismissed reports of a possible hike in petrol and diesel prices, calling them “fake news” and aimed at creating unnecessary panic among citizens.In a post on X, the ministry said, “There are some news reports suggesting a price hike of petrol and diesel. It is hereby…

Chelsea’s head coach Liam Rosenior (AP Photo) Chelsea FC have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior less than four months into his tenure, bringing a swift and dramatic end to a spell marred by historic underachievement.The decision came in the wake of a 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion — a result Rosenior himself branded…

Check leading wicket-taker for each IPL team Jofra Archer scripted history during Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026, claiming three wickets, thus becoming the franchise’s all-time leading wicket-taker. With 68 wickets, he surpassed Shane Watson’s previous record of 67 wickets. As the IPL has evolved over the years, every franchise has…

PC: National Audubon Society Great horned owls are one of those birds people think they know until they actually see one up close. Big eyes, ear tufts, and a heavy, almost cat-like presence. Their size often surprises people, especially when they are perched silently in a tree at dusk. These owls live across a huge…

File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets slipped on Thursday after briefly hitting record highs, as rising oil prices and uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks dampened investor sentiment.Japan’s benchmark index surged past a historic milestone before reversing course. The Nikkei 225 briefly crossed the 60,000 mark for the first time, touching 60,013.98, but later fell…

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, second right, scores his side’s goal against Burnley. (AP Photo) Manchester City edged ahead in the Premier League title race after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley FC at Turf Moor, a result that not only sent Pep Guardiola’s side top but also confirmed Burnley’s relegation.A first-half strike from Erling Haaland…

Nandre Burger fined for send-off gesture (Image Credit: AP) Rajasthan Royals pacer Nandre Burger has been fined 10 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 32 against Lucknow Super Giants. The incident took place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee…

The area around the weekly low of 149,000 is expected to act as a key support zone, underscoring its technical importance. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices are showing sideways-to-bullish momentum, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. MCX Gold Price Outlook On the…

BAN vs NZ, 3rd ODI Live Score: Tom Latham called correctly at the toss and opted to bowl as New Zealand took on Bangladesh in the series-deciding third ODI on Thursday. The three-match contest is finely poised at 1-1. Bangladesh had suffered a 26-run defeat in the opener but bounced back impressively in the second…