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Shahbaz Ahmed has proved himself with his performance: Siraj

Shahbaz Ahmed picked up three wickets in an over to stage a remarkable turnaround for RCB on Wednesday night as the team defended 149 for eight for its second win in as many games. Ahmed even came out to bat at number three ahead of Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers, a reflection Virat Kohli's faith in the ability of the left-hander.

In pics, game-changer: 'Super' Shahbaz sinks SRH ship

Remember, the pressure is on Latvia, Sania Mirza tells Team India

Sania Mirza says Team India must not be overwhelmed by the reputation of their opponents and must "remember that the pressure is on them" when they take on Latvia in the Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie on Friday-Saturday.

SRH coach Trevor Bayliss on Harshal Patel's full toss no-ball

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Trevor Bayliss has said the umpires got it right by calling Harshal Patel's waist-high full toss a no-ball in the final over before Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched the game by six runs in the IPL here.

Heath Streak's offences did not affect match outcomes: ICC

According to the findings of ICC's anti-corruption unit (ACU), Heath Streak has been found guilty of disclosing inside information, facilitating introduction of other participants with bookies, failing to report an approach and obstructing investigation.

In Pics: How RCB defended 149 to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad

My role at RCB is similar to one in Aussie team: Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell, who scored his first IPL half-century on Wednesday after three barren seasons, is relishing new-found form and confidence with his new franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore that has pushed him into a role he plays for Australia.

Real Madrid knock Liverpool out to reach CL semi-finals

Real Madrid moved into the semi-finals of the Champions League after their makeshift defence held on for 0-0 second-leg draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday to complete a 3-1 aggregate win.

Manchester City reach CL semis with 2-1 win at Dortmund

Manchester City scored twice in the second half through Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in six years.

Virat Kohli reprimanded for breaching IPL code of conduct

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli has been reprimanded for breaching the Indian Premier League's (IPL) Code of Conduct during RCB's match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Wednesday night.

A very big bitter pill to swallow, says David Warner after Sunrisers loss

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper David Warner was deeply hurt after his side lost their Indian Premier League (IPL) game from a winning position against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Wednesday.

Real Madrid bus attacked ahead of Liverpool match

A window on the Real Madrid team bus was smashed ahead of the Spanish giants' Champions League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday.

Glenn Maxwell's knock was the difference, says Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli paid compliments to Glenn Maxwell saying that his team's No. 4 batsman was the difference in Wednesday's victory over SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Shahbaz Ahmed stars as Sunrisers Hyderabad choke against RCB

For the second successive match, a team choked in the chase and SRH, who were cruising at 96/1 after 13 overs, have only themselves to blame after it boiled down to eight runs from the last three deliveries. The disappointment came after a fine effort by the SRH bowlers and a better show by their fielders. Holder, replacing Nabi, went for a few in his first and last overs but did well to get Kohli.

Not getting over excited with the wins, we have plans: Virat Kohli

Chasing a maiden title, Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said his team has plans in place and is "not getting over excited" with two wins in as many outings in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Kohli's side defeated Sunrisers Hyderbad by six runs. RCB managed only 149 for eight but the Kohli-led team stopped SRH at 143 for nine to secure second win.

On Asian debut, FC Goa steps into history with a draw

Nobody really gave FC Goa a chance.

IPL 2021: Shahbaz, Maxwell lead Bangalore to six-run win over Hyderabad

Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed (3/7) dished out a match-winning performance after Glenn Maxwell's half-century to help Royal Challengers Bangalore notch up a six-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. The victory propelled RCB to the top of the table.

Watch: Frustrated Virat Kohli takes his anger out on a chair

Even the dropping of Sandeep Sharma from the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) squad, who has dismissed him seven times in the IPL, did not help Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli as he failed to get a big score despite a getting off to a good start in Wednesday's IPL encounter between the two sides.

Bengaluru FC beat Tribhuvan Army 5-0, enter AFC Cup playoffs

A second half goal rush saw Bengaluru FC mark the start of new coach Marco Pezzaiuoli's reign at the club with a convincing 5-0 win over Nepalese side Tribhuvan Army FC in their 2021 AFC Cup Preliminary stage two clash on Wednesday.

Streak gave 'inside' info to suspected bookie during IPL stint: ICC

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak was on Wednesday banned for eight years from all cricket after he accepted five charges of breaching the ICC anti-corruption code, including disclosing inside information to a suspected Indian bookie during his stint as IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling coach in 2018.