The buzz around IPL 2026 had already reached fever pitch following the high-voltage opener between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, two of the league’s most celebrated franchises. The context between the two sides delivered yet another thrilling spectacle. The contest had everything—big runs, fearless batting, and a moment of brilliance in the field that instantly went viral.

While Mumbai Indians eventually pulled off a historic chase, one moment that stood out during the game was the breathtaking catch by Anukul Roy to dismiss Rohit Sharma, cutting short what had been a sensational innings.

Anukul Roy pulls off a blinder to dismiss Rohit Sharma

The turning point arrived on the fifth ball of the 12th over when Vaibhav Arora delivered a full toss outside off. Rohit, who was in sublime touch, attempted to whip it across the line but failed to time it cleanly. The ball ballooned towards wide mid-on, where Anukul Roy sprinted in from inside the circle.

For a split second, it seemed the ball might fall safely, but Roy had other plans. Showing exceptional awareness and athleticism, he tracked the ball while running backwards before launching into a full-stretch dive. The left-arm all-rounder managed to cling onto the ball inches above the turf, completing a spectacular catch that left players and fans stunned.

Rohit’s dismissal brought an end to a commanding knock of 78, and as he walked back, the Wankhede crowd rose in unison to applaud the effort. Even in dismissal, the veteran batter’s impact on the game was undeniable.

Here’s the video:

Athleticism at its best 😮

🎥 Anukul Roy with a 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 to end Rohit Sharma’s fabulous innings 🫴👏

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Mumbai Indians script history with record-breaking chase

Despite losing Rohit after a dominant start, Mumbai Indians showed remarkable composure to chase down a daunting 221-run target. The chase turned into a historic milestone, marking the franchise’s highest successful run chase in IPL history, surpassing their previous best of 219 against Chennai Super Kings in 2021.

It was also the highest successful chase ever recorded at the Wankhede Stadium in the IPL, underlining the magnitude of the achievement. The foundation was laid by Rohit and Ryan Rickelton, whose massive 148-run opening stand dismantled Kolkata’s bowling attack.

The victory held even greater significance as it ended a long-standing streak. Mumbai Indians had not won their opening match of an IPL season since 2012, making this triumph their first opening-game win in 14 years—a gap of 5,107 days. Remarkably, this was only the fifth time in 19 IPL seasons that Mumbai managed to win their first match, with all previous instances coming between 2009 and 2012.

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MUMBAI: MHADA’s Mumbai Board has announced a lottery for the sale of 2,640 apartments in the city. The application process begins today March 30 and the lottery draw will be conducted at 11.00 am May 15.These flats are located across Kannamwar Nagar in Vikhroli, Patra Chawl in Siddharth Nagar Goregaon, Old Magathane in Borivli, Gorai Borivli, Subhash Nagar in Chembur, Gandhi Nagar in Bandra, Pant Nagar in Ghatkopar, Girgaum, Wadala, Kopri in Powai, Mazgaon, Tunga in Powai, Lokmanya Nagar in Dadar, Pahadi Goregaon and Antop Hill Wadala. Of these 145 apartments are available for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), 858 apartments for the Lower Income Group (LIG), 1,408 apartments for the Middle Income Group (MIG), and 229 apartments for the Higher Income Group (HIG).The online application registration and form filling process will begin today at 3:00 pm after a formal inauguration by MHADA vice president and CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal.The advertisement is published in today’s newspapers and on the MHADA website https://housing.mhada.gov.in. An information booklet detailing the lottery process will be uploaded there.Registered applicants will also be able to apply online. The deadline for submitting online applications is April 29. Online acceptance of earnest money will end April 30. Payment of earnest money through RTGS/NEFT can be made upto banking hours on April 30. The provisional list of applications received will be published May 5. The deadline for filing online claims and objections after publication of the provisional list is May 8. The final list of accepted applications for the lottery will be published May 12 before the lottery is held May 15.This lottery includes 1,762 houses under construction by the Mumbai Board, 371 flats received by MHADA as housing stock from developers under redevelopment projects under DCR (Development Control Regulation) 33(5), 188 apartments received as housing stock from developers under redevelopment projects under DCR 33(7), as well as 319 scattered apartments received under redevelopment projects under DCR 33(5), 33(7) and 58 that remained vacant due to various reasons in previous lotteries.A mobile app named ‘MHADA Housing Lottery System’ is available too.Applicants must have a mobile number linked to Aadhaar and an email ID for registration and form filling. For registration and eligibility, applicants require Aadhaar card, PAN card, domicile certificate of Maharashtra and income proof.The annual family income limit for participation is: up to Rs 6 lakh for EWS, up to Rs 9 lakh for LIG, up to Rs 12 lakh for MIG, and more than Rs 12 lakh for HIG.

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket has been rocked by a ball-tampering scandal in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The major controversy erupted during the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, putting captain Shaheen Afridi, opener Fakhar Zaman and fast bowler Haris Rauf under the scanner.The incident occurred in the final over of the match, with Karachi Kings needing 14 runs off six balls.Haris Rauf was set to bowl the last over, and just before it began, Afridi and Fakhar joined him for a brief discussion to chalk out a plan.What raised eyebrows was Fakhar appearing to be caught on camera altering the ball.On-field umpire Faisal Afridi then called for the ball, inspected it, and held a lengthy discussion with fellow umpire Sharfuddoula of Bangladesh.After deliberation, the umpires concluded that the ball had been deliberately altered and awarded five penalty runs to Karachi Kings, reducing the target to nine runs off six balls. The ball was also changed.Lahore Qalandars eventually lost the match by four wickets.‘UMPIRES NE BOLA SIDE MEIN HO JAAYEIN’After the game, Lahore Qalandars sent their overseas player Sikandar Raza to address the media in the post-match press conference, where questions around the controversy were inevitable.“Umpires ne hume bola tha ki aap side mein ho jaayein because they were talking with the third umpire. Exact reason toh unhi ke paas hoga. Agar aapko clear answer chahiye, you’ll have to ask the umpires jinke paas walkie-talkie thi ya phir third umpire se pooch sakte hain. Unhone bas itna hi kaha tha ki aap side mein ho jaayein. Humse sirf itni request ki gayi thi ki aap log apni field positions par khade rahein, aur captain ko bhi yahi bola gaya tha,” Raza said.“I can only speak for myself — meri taraf se kabhi bhi ball ki condition change karne ka koi intention nahi tha, not even to try. I remember I was trying to shine the ball ya thoda dry karne ki koshish kar raha tha, especially boundary ropes ke paas jahan thodi dew thi. Main long-on pe tha aur wahan thodi si dew thi, toh bas yeh kaha gaya tha ki ball ko shirt ke andar dry karne ki koshish na karein. So we started doing it with the sleeves,” he said.“Ab jo clips chal rahe hain aur jo allegations lag rahe hain, jab tak proper proof nahi aata, I think it’s a big decision to say something like this. Main abhi changing room mein gaya hoon, aur main yeh guarantee de sakta hoon ki mujhe kisi enquiry ke liye nahi bulaya gaya hai,” Raza added.FAKHAR DENIES BALL-TAMPERING CHARGESStar opener Fakhar Zaman was charged on Sunday by match referee Roshan Mahanama with a Level 3 offence under Article 2.14 of the PSL Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. He was found to have violated Article 41.3 of the PSL playing conditions, which prohibits any action that alters the condition of the ball.Appearing before the former Sri Lankan cricketer, Zaman denied the charges against him.The match referee is expected to hold another hearing within the next 48 hours before delivering a verdict.If the offence is confirmed, Zaman — and potentially the Lahore Qalandars as a team — could face serious penalties.

Charu is carefully picking electronics for her new home. She said, “I have to buy a lot of electronic products. I will put carpet on the floor so I will need a vacuum cleaner. I bought an ac. I am making a play area for Ziana, so I plan to put the ac the there. I found a very good fridge but it is quite expensive. I will buy a few things less to save expenses to buy the required items. I have to cut down on expenses. I also have to get geysers for Ziana and my bathrooms.”

Entry-level consumer electronics prices in India are climbing back to levels last seen six to eight years ago, reversing a long-standing industry trend of making technology progressively more affordable. According to a report by The Economic Times, manufacturers say that they can no longer absorb rising input costs, leaving consumers to bear the full brunt of price increases across smartphones, televisions and large appliances.Even mass-market air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines are set to hit record highs from next month, raising concerns about a demand slowdown in the segments that drive volume for most brands, claims the report. “Prices are hitting record highs,” Kamal Nandi, who heads the appliances business at Godrej Enterprises, told the publication. “There is concern that entry-segment demand could weaken unless a harsh summer boosts sales.”The numbers tell the story starkly. Entry-level 5G smartphones, which were available for under ₹10,000 around Diwali, now retail between ₹13,000 and ₹14,000. Industry executives told the paper they expect prices to cross ₹17,000–18,000 in the next quarter, back to levels last seen in FY21, with some brands privately indicating to trade partners that prices could approach ₹20,000 within two to three months.Televisions and appliances tell a similar story. A 32-inch smart TV that sold for around ₹6,500 last year now goes for ₹8,500 and could touch ₹10,000 by May — matching what consumers paid in 2017–18. A 3-star, 1.5-tonne air conditioner, the default choice for first-time buyers, is set to cost between ₹37,000 and ₹40,000 from April, up sharply from ₹32,000–34,000 last summer.This marks a meaningful break from how the industry has long operated. Electronics prices have historically fallen over time as manufacturers scaled up and component costs dropped, with brands often absorbing whatever residual hikes remained to protect demand at the bottom of the market. That model has broken down. A sustained rise in memory chip prices over the past five to six months, combined with cost pressures from the Gulf conflict and a weakening rupee, has made absorption increasingly untenable.Retailers are feeling it too. Kailash Lakhyani, founder chairman of the All India Mobile Retailers Association, which represents over 150,000 retailers, said that brands including Vivo, Oppo, Samsung and Xiaomi have signalled fresh price increases of up to 10% on select models. Some of the damage is hidden in plain sight. “Some new models from Vivo and Samsung, despite carrying similar specifications to their predecessors, are priced up to 36% higher,” he said.Lakhyani added that Vivo’s sales team has indicated entry-level 5G smartphone prices could reach ₹20,000 by June. Making matters worse, the routine discounts that once softened the blow for buyers have quietly disappeared. “The industry typically sees quarterly price cuts, cashback offers and trade promotions, but these are now largely absent — effectively raising consumer costs by another 10%,” he told The Economic Times. Smartphone and television prices have been rising every 30 to 60 days since November–December.Consumers are already adjusting. Cellphone retailers report growing numbers turning to second-hand and refurbished devices, while others are simply holding off on purchases. The retailers’ association plans to petition the government once again to cut GST on smartphones priced up to ₹20,000 from 18% to 5%, arguing that without some relief, demand at the entry level may not recover on its own.

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma could spell trouble for the rest of the IPL, after the Mumbai Indians opener announced his return in style with a match-winning knock against Kolkata Knight Riders.Rohit smashed a scintillating 78 off just 38 balls to power MI to a six-wicket win in their season opener at the Wankhede Stadium, ending their long-standing jinx of losing the first match of an IPL campaign.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Kumble was particularly struck by the authority and ease with which Rohit dominated quality bowling, calling it a sign of a dangerous new phase in his career.“Rohit Sharma seems to have arrived in his 2.0 avatar, and his innings showed he is ready to dominate again. The way he hit the ball all around the ground reminded me of his prime,” Kumble said on Star Sports.The former India coach highlighted how Rohit made light work of a potent spin attack featuring Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, along with pacer Blessing Muzarabani.“It is not easy to hit sixes against bowlers like Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine and Blessing Muzarabani, but he made it look easy. He has worked a lot on his fitness… when you come back after a short break, it takes time to find rhythm,” Kumble noted.“This was a fantastic innings… the six-hitting looked easy, and even though the boundaries were small, those shots were going into the stands. This knock shows that Rohit means business and this version of him will worry all IPL teams,” he added.KKR’s spin strategy under scrutinyWhile praising Rohit, Kumble also pointed out tactical lapses from Kolkata Knight Riders, particularly their under-utilisation of key spinners.“KKR are relying too much on Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, and Narine did not even complete his quota, which was surprising. The disappointing part was that Ajinkya Rahane did not bring him on in the Powerplay,” he said.According to Kumble, the delay in introducing Narine proved costly as Mumbai’s openers had already taken control.“By the time Narine came on, the damage was already done… they need to use their resources better. When you have two world-class spinners, you need to use them well,” he added.

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketers came down hard on Fakhar Zaman for his involvement in the ball-tampering episode during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Not just Fakhar, Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi and fast bowler Haris Rauf were also slammed and held equally responsible for the controversy that rocked the league.The incident took place during a PSL clash between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, with Fakhar finding himself at the centre of a major controversy.Criticising both Fakhar and Shaheen, former Pakistan cricketers Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal did not hold back in their assessment.