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Punjab Kings' IPL 2026 campaign is on the brink of elimination after a sixth consecutive defeat. Head coach Ricky Ponting's dejected demeanor went viral, highlighting the team's struggles. Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin pointed to structural issues, including the decision to split home games between Mullanpur and dharamshala, disrupting player rhythm and familiarity with conditions.

The Himachal Pradesh School Education Board (HPBOSE) has confirmed tampering in answer sheets of the March 2025 Class 10 examination after a forensic examination conducted at the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in dharamshala. The case, involving a Bilaspur examination centre, revealed discrepancies in MCQ sections and mismatched packing envelope serial numbers. Nine students had raised complaints. The Board has decided to award marks to affected students and forwarded the report to the Education Department for further action.

A looming rain threat in dharamshala could significantly impact Punjab Kings' playoff aspirations as they face Mumbai Indians. A washout would grant both teams a point, potentially hindering PBKS's chances of securing a top-two finish and relying on split points rather than outright wins.

Punjab Kings, seeking to revive their season, face Delhi Capitals in dharamshala's picturesque HPCA Stadium. Punjab's recent slide has exposed cracks, while Delhi appears drained, struggling with batting uncertainty and fielding. Both teams need a strong performance to salvage their campaigns.

National selectors convene in Guwahati to discuss workload management post-IPL 2026, with Afghanistan series on the agenda. Key pacers Bumrah and Siraj's fitness will be scrutinized. Emerging talents like Prince Yadav and Mohsin Khan are in contention, potentially filling gaps if senior bowlers are rested. Kohli and Sharma's return also noted.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), dharamshala, has declared the Class 10 Annual Examination Result 2026. The announcement was made at the Education Board Campus, dharamshala, in the presence of Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Chairman of HPBOSE. Along with the official HPBOSE website, the Times of India Education portal is also co-hosting the result to help students access their scorecards smoothly during peak traffic hours. Students can check their provisional marksheets online by entering their Email ID, Mobile Number, and Roll Number on the TOI result portal. The online scorecard includes subject-wise marks, total score, division, and qualifying status. However, the digital marksheet remains provisional until original certificates and mark sheets are issued by the respective schools.

A Series Of Missteps Have Led To Shreyas Iyer’s Men Sliding Down The IPL Table

Punjab Kings, after a strong start, face a playoff challenge with four consecutive losses. Needing at least two wins from their remaining three matches, they host Mumbai Indians. Opener Prabhsimran Singh urged fans for support, emphasizing the team's determination to qualify and win the trophy despite recent struggles.

Jacob Bethell's IPL 2026 campaign with Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been cut short due to a finger injury, raising concerns for England's upcoming Test series against New Zealand. The young batter, who impressed in the Ashes, will return home for assessment, leaving his availability for the Lord's Test uncertain. England's medical team will monitor his recovery.

With the IPL 2026 league stage concluding, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad have secured playoff berths. The race for the final spot intensifies as the knockout stages commence on May 26 in Dharamsala, culminating in the final on May 31 in Ahmedabad.

Delhi Capitals pulled off a stunning three-wicket chase of 211 against Punjab Kings in dharamshala after slipping to 74/4. Axar Patel and David Miller revived the innings before Ashutosh Sharma, Madhav Tiwari and Auqib Nabi sealed victory. Earlier, Priyansh Arya starred with a blazing 56, but Punjab’s strong start ended in disappointment.

If ever there was a fixture weighed down by baggage even before a ball is bowled. As if Punjab and Mumbai’s form wasn’t enough of a concern, off-field noise around these teams and the threat of rain have combined to cast a long shadow over Thursday’s proceedings here at the HPCA Stadium.