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#IPL #Sanju #Samson #Akeal #Hosein #bring #yellow #storm #Mumbai #CSK #picks">IPL 2026: Sanju Samson, Akeal Hosein bring the yellow storm to Mumbai as CSK picks MI apart Sanju Samson laid the foundation by bettering his T20 World Cup semifinal heroics at the Wankhede Stadium with a second hundred of the season. And Akeal Hosein’s sensational spell sealed the deal as the most sought-after IPL clash turned into a cakewalk for the visitors.
Samson’s fifth Indian Premier League (IPL) hundred, coupled with Hosein producing arguably the spell of the season, left Mumbai Indians (MI) on the mat as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cruised to a one-sided win.
After posting 207 for six, CSK bundled MI out for 104 in 19 overs with little fuss, the chase never quite taking off.
Hosein, drafted in for his new-ball utility, struck immediately. His first over saw impact sub counterpart Danish Malewar edge behind.
Soon after, Quinton de Kock played on off Mukesh Choudhary — the pacer gesturing to the heavens in tribute to his mother, who passed away earlier in the week. In his next over, Hosein spun one in from leg stump to breach Naman Dhir’s defence. At 11 for three, MI was already on the ropes.
The Wankhede, packed and loud, found itself outnumbered and outvoiced by a sea of yellow. The onus fell on Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, but Hosein returned to break that resistance, sneaking one through Tilak’s defence.
Alongside Noor Ahmad, he triggered a collapse — four wickets for three runs in eight balls — as MI slipped from 84 for three to 87 for seven. Shardul Thakur, on as a concussion substitute for Mitchell Santner, merely delayed the inevitable.
Earlier, Samson had ensured that CSK had a cushion to defend. Anchoring the innings, he allowed the others to attack. Ruturaj Gaikwad started briskly before falling to A.M. Ghazanfar, while Shivam Dube struggled for timing. The rest of the top order maintained strike rates north of 150.
Samson, watchful early, opened up with precision later. On 85 at the start of the final over, he muscled one over deep midwicket off Krish Bhagat, then, after two dots, carved a wide ball over covers.
Farming strike, he finished with a pull over square leg for a one-bounce four — a flourish that helped him celebrate the milestone in style and set up a dominant night.
Published on Apr 24, 2026
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#Deadspin #Italy #officials #replace #Iran #World #Cup">Deadspin | Italy officials: ‘Not appropriate’ to replace Iran in World Cup
Jun 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; A detail view of The FIFA World Cup Trophy sits on a stand outside of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images An American diplomat’s suggestion that Italy could replace Iran at the World Cup is “shameful” and “not appropriate,” Italian sports officials responded.
Paolo Zampolli, a U.S. special envoy, told the Financial Times that he floated the proposal to President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Iran’s place in the field has been up in the air since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against the nation at the end of February. Trump has given mixed signals about Iran’s participation, saying they were “welcome” but also expressing concerns about “their life and safety.”
Italy, four-time World Cup champions, failed to qualify for this summer’s 48-team tournament in North America and has not played in the event since 2014. Italy has the “pedigree to justify inclusion,” Zampolli said.
Italy sports minister Andrea Abodi emphatically ruled out the idea of getting into the World Cup through a back door. A penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a playoff last month ended Italy’s bid to qualify.
“Italy’s possible re-qualification for the 2026 World Cup … is firstly, not possible and secondly, not appropriate,” Abodi told Sky News. “I don’t know what comes first. Qualification is on the pitch.”
Luciano Buonfiglio, president of Italy’s National Olympic Committee, agreed with Abodi’s remarks.
“First of all, I don’t think it’s possible,” Buonfiglio said. “Second, I’d feel offended. In order to go to the World Cup, you have to earn it.”
Italy’s economy minister Giancarlo Giorgetti called the idea “shameful,” according to Reuters.
The 23rd FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Iran is in Group G along with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.
Iran has two group games scheduled to be played in Inglewood, Calif., and the third in Seattle.
–Field Level Media
Jun 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; A detail view of The FIFA World Cup Trophy sits on a stand outside of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images An American diplomat’s suggestion that Italy could replace Iran at the World Cup is “shameful” and “not appropriate,” Italian sports officials responded.
Paolo Zampolli, a U.S. special envoy, told the Financial Times that he floated the proposal to President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Iran’s place in the field has been up in the air since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against the nation at the end of February. Trump has given mixed signals about Iran’s participation, saying they were “welcome” but also expressing concerns about “their life and safety.”
Italy, four-time World Cup champions, failed to qualify for this summer’s 48-team tournament in North America and has not played in the event since 2014. Italy has the “pedigree to justify inclusion,” Zampolli said.
Italy sports minister Andrea Abodi emphatically ruled out the idea of getting into the World Cup through a back door. A penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a playoff last month ended Italy’s bid to qualify.
“Italy’s possible re-qualification for the 2026 World Cup … is firstly, not possible and secondly, not appropriate,” Abodi told Sky News. “I don’t know what comes first. Qualification is on the pitch.”
Luciano Buonfiglio, president of Italy’s National Olympic Committee, agreed with Abodi’s remarks.
“First of all, I don’t think it’s possible,” Buonfiglio said. “Second, I’d feel offended. In order to go to the World Cup, you have to earn it.”
Italy’s economy minister Giancarlo Giorgetti called the idea “shameful,” according to Reuters.
The 23rd FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Iran is in Group G along with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.
Iran has two group games scheduled to be played in Inglewood, Calif., and the third in Seattle.
–Field Level Media
Jun 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; A detail view of The FIFA World Cup Trophy sits on a stand outside of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images An American diplomat’s suggestion that Italy could replace Iran at the World Cup is “shameful” and “not appropriate,” Italian sports officials responded.
Paolo Zampolli, a U.S. special envoy, told the Financial Times that he floated the proposal to President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Iran’s place in the field has been up in the air since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against the nation at the end of February. Trump has given mixed signals about Iran’s participation, saying they were “welcome” but also expressing concerns about “their life and safety.”
Italy, four-time World Cup champions, failed to qualify for this summer’s 48-team tournament in North America and has not played in the event since 2014. Italy has the “pedigree to justify inclusion,” Zampolli said.
Italy sports minister Andrea Abodi emphatically ruled out the idea of getting into the World Cup through a back door. A penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a playoff last month ended Italy’s bid to qualify.
“Italy’s possible re-qualification for the 2026 World Cup … is firstly, not possible and secondly, not appropriate,” Abodi told Sky News. “I don’t know what comes first. Qualification is on the pitch.”
Luciano Buonfiglio, president of Italy’s National Olympic Committee, agreed with Abodi’s remarks.
“First of all, I don’t think it’s possible,” Buonfiglio said. “Second, I’d feel offended. In order to go to the World Cup, you have to earn it.”
Italy’s economy minister Giancarlo Giorgetti called the idea “shameful,” according to Reuters.
The 23rd FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Iran is in Group G along with Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.
Iran has two group games scheduled to be played in Inglewood, Calif., and the third in Seattle.
–Field Level Media
Jun 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; A detail view of The FIFA World…
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#CSK #IPL #Akeal #Hosein #rewrites #PowerPlay #playbook #Chennai #Super #Kings">MI vs CSK, IPL 2026: Akeal Hosein rewrites PowerPlay playbook with Chennai Super Kings
Akeal Hosein doesn’t quite fit the conventional mould of a PowerPlay bowler.
A left-arm spinner entrusted with the new ball in a format dictated by power-hitters, Hosein has turned that role into an advantage — as he showed in Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) emphatic win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
His spell of four for 17 not only broke the back of the MI chase but also underlined his growing influence this season. Having featured just once in the 2023 IPL, Hosein has made rapid strides, with his ability to read surfaces quickly and adapt lengths emerging as his x-factor.
“I’ve been trying to pick the coaches’ and players’ brains on red soil, black soil… what works where,” Hosein said, explaining the homework behind his execution. The key, he added, lies in making quick assessments — understanding pace off the surface, which deliveries grip and which skid — and relaying that information to his fellow bowlers.
Bowling in the PowerPlay, he admitted, comes with inherent risk. With only two fielders outside the circle, margins are thin. But Hosein’s approach is rooted in clarity and courage.
“You know the batters are going to come at you… it’s about being brave,” he said, before revealing a piece of advice from Dwayne Bravo, the West Indies T20 legend who is now a mentor with Kolkata Knight Riders, that has stayed with him. “If you are going to get hit, at least get hit to the two fielders protecting the boundary.”
That clarity of plan — bowl to the field, commit to the delivery — has allowed Hosein to thrive in phases where most spinners are shielded.
If his bowling has been about control, his celebrations have added a touch of theatre. The now-familiar “mask” gesture after wickets, he insisted, carries no deeper meaning.
“Everybody seems to have their own mask. Noor has a mask, a couple of footballers have their masks, so I just chose this one. I just chose this one to be my mask,” Hosein said.
“Nothing too much behind it. It’s just about, you know, celebrating small victories. Whenever you do well, you get a wicket. Whenever your teammates get a wicket as well, you just try to enjoy that moment and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing.”
CSK will be hoping for Hosein’s mask celebrations to continue for the remaining season.
Published on Apr 24, 2026
Akeal Hosein doesn’t quite fit the conventional mould of a PowerPlay bowler.
A left-arm spinner entrusted with the new ball in a format dictated by power-hitters, Hosein has turned that role into an advantage — as he showed in Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) emphatic win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
His spell of four for 17 not only broke the back of the MI chase but also underlined his growing influence this season. Having featured just once in the 2023 IPL, Hosein has made rapid strides, with his ability to read surfaces quickly and adapt lengths emerging as his x-factor.
“I’ve been trying to pick the coaches’ and players’ brains on red soil, black soil… what works where,” Hosein said, explaining the homework behind his execution. The key, he added, lies in making quick assessments — understanding pace off the surface, which deliveries grip and which skid — and relaying that information to his fellow bowlers.
Bowling in the PowerPlay, he admitted, comes with inherent risk. With only two fielders outside the circle, margins are thin. But Hosein’s approach is rooted in clarity and courage.
“You know the batters are going to come at you… it’s about being brave,” he said, before revealing a piece of advice from Dwayne Bravo, the West Indies T20 legend who is now a mentor with Kolkata Knight Riders, that has stayed with him. “If you are going to get hit, at least get hit to the two fielders protecting the boundary.”
That clarity of plan — bowl to the field, commit to the delivery — has allowed Hosein to thrive in phases where most spinners are shielded.
If his bowling has been about control, his celebrations have added a touch of theatre. The now-familiar “mask” gesture after wickets, he insisted, carries no deeper meaning.
“Everybody seems to have their own mask. Noor has a mask, a couple of footballers have their masks, so I just chose this one. I just chose this one to be my mask,” Hosein said.
“Nothing too much behind it. It’s just about, you know, celebrating small victories. Whenever you do well, you get a wicket. Whenever your teammates get a wicket as well, you just try to enjoy that moment and that’s exactly what I’ve been doing.”
CSK will be hoping for Hosein’s mask celebrations to continue for the remaining season.
Published on Apr 24, 2026
Akeal Hosein doesn’t quite fit the conventional mould of a PowerPlay bowler.A left-arm spinner entrusted…
