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KSCA denies role in IPL ticket scam, rejects links to accused

Bengaluru, May 6 (UNI) Under mounting scrutiny over the alleged IPL 2026 ticket black-marketing racket, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Wednesday issued a strong clarification distancing itself from the ongoing probe, even as Bengaluru police investigations reportedly pointed to a wider network involving insiders, corporate allocations, and suspected links to individuals connected with the cricket establishment.
In a statement issued here, KSCA spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya asserted that the association had “no role whatsoever” in the sale of tickets to the general public for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
He said public ticketing was handled entirely through the franchise’s authorised platforms and ticketing partners, while KSCA only received a limited quota for affiliated clubs, permanent members, and select statutory authorities.
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Seamus Coleman to end 17-year Everton playing career

15 May 2026 | 4:45 PM

London, May 15 (UNI) Seamus Coleman has announced he will finish his Everton playing career at the end of the season, when his contract expires after 17 years at the club.
The 37-year-old full-back has been offered a coaching role with the Toffees, but says he will decide his future over the summer.
The Republic of Ireland international joined Everton from Irish side Sligo Rovers in January 2009 for just £60,000, and was named club captain in 2019.

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Pakistan penalised for slow over-rate in Mirpur test

15 May 2026 | 4:04 PM

Dubai, May 15 (UNI) Pakistan have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised eight ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against Bangladesh in the first Test at Mirpur.
Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were ruled to be eight overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration.

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Rejuvenated Annabel Sutherland backs balanced approach

15 May 2026 | 2:28 PM

Sydney, May 15 (UNI) Annabel Sutherland says carefully managing player workloads will become increasingly important as the women's schedule becomes busier, following her return to Australia's T20I squad.

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Sardar Singh and Rani laud Hockey India’s vision

15 May 2026 | 2:19 PM

Bhopal, May 15 (UNI) Sardar Singh and Rani have praised Hockey India’s continued investment in grassroots development and youth exposure as the two legends guide India’s next generation of players in their role as coaches of the India U-18 teams.

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Badminton: PV Sindhu outdone by Yamaguchi’s comeback in Thailand Open

15 May 2026 | 2:13 PM

Bangkok, May 15 (UNI) In a clash between former and reigning world champions, India’s PV Sindhu fell agonisingly short against Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi in the women’s singles quarter-finals at the Thailand Open 2026 badminton here on Friday.

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