Former Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United, with the option to extend for a further year. The 33-year-old central defender’s previous deal was due to expire at the end of the season.

Maguire joined United from Leicester City in 2019 for £80 million, which was a world-record fee for a defender at the time. Since then, he has made 266 appearances and played a role in the club’s League Cup victory in 2022–23, followed by FA Cup success the following season.

Maguire said, “Representing Manchester United is the highest honour. It’s a responsibility that makes me and my family proud every day.” “I am delighted to extend my journey at this incredible club to at least eight seasons and continue playing in front of our special supporters to create more amazing moments together.”

Maguire’s tenure at Old Trafford has not been without turmoil. Appointed captain by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just five months after his arrival, he remained a regular despite criticism during the tenures of both Solskjaer and his successor, Ralf Rangnick.

In April 2022, Cheshire Police searched Maguire’s home After the bomb threat. His status at the club subsequently declined under Eric ten Hag, who stripped him of the captaincy in July 2023. Although a transfer to West Ham United was agreed soon afterwards, Maguire chose to remain at United.

Under Ruben Amorim, opportunities were limited, but the defender has since experienced a resurgence under interim manager Michael Carrick, starting all ten matches since Carrick’s appointment in mid-January.

Maguire said, “You can feel the ambition and potential of this exciting team. The determination throughout the club to fight for major trophies is clear to everyone, and I am confident that together our best moments lie ahead of us.”

Director of Football Jason Wilcox said: “Harry represents the mentality and resilience required to perform for Manchester United. He is the ultimate professional who brings invaluable experience and leadership to our young, ambitious squad.”

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Plans are underway to significantly upgrade the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the Karnataka State Cricket Association taking steps towards a long-term renovation aimed at increasing the capacity and overall fan experience. This step has been taken promptly by the KSCA officials under the leadership of Chairman Venkatesh Prasadmeet Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will discuss an ambitious expansion plan. The proposal seeks to increase the seating capacity of the stadium, which is currently around 34,000, by an additional 20,000 seats. Taking the first formal step, KSCA has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI), inviting proposals for a comprehensive overhaul. The project will include architectural and structural redesign, improved spectator facilities, improved crowd movement systems as well as advanced parking and traffic management solutions. Although no specific timeframe has been stated yet, Prasad acknowledged the scale and complexity of the project. “We have not set any timeline to complete the renovation as it is a long process,” Prasad told Deccan Herald. “We will have to invite bids and hold several meetings to get various approvals. This will take a lot of time. But we are committed to transforming the stadium hopefully during my tenure.” Prasad also clarified that the idea has been in the works for years and is not a sudden initiative. “It’s not like I just came into office and wanted to make changes right away,” he stressed. “I have been thinking about this for the last 10 years. Even when I was doing my MBA in International Sports Management, I kept coming back to the same thing – the spectators. They are our biggest stakeholders, yet they have very little to do with it. The game is due to them, and the least we can do is provide the best possible match experience in the stadium.“ Highlighting the need for modernisation, he pointed out that the site, originally built in the 1970s, must now evolve with the rapid growth of the city. “The stadium, of course, is quite old. With due respect to those who built it, it needs to evolve. It was built in the 1970s with a view to perhaps the next 50 years. But Bengaluru has evolved beyond anyone’s imagination, so everything should evolve accordingly.” He also referenced the upgrades made at other iconic Indian venues such as the Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens and M. A.Chidambaram Stadium, insisting that now is the time for Chinnaswamy to undergo a similar transformation. “So many of the facilities in the stadium seem temporary and inadequate at the moment. Commentator boxes, spectator facilities… they all need change and that’s the only constant,” he said. With Bengaluru developing into a major cricket hub, the proposed improvements could be a significant step towards aligning one of India’s most iconic venues with modern standards.

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Tim David produced one of the standout moments of IPL 2026 when he hit a massive 106-metre six against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, April 5.

The brutal blow, which landed on the stadium roof before flying off the field, was a stunning late strike that completely demolished an already strong RCB innings. David made his biggest attack in the 19th over of Jamie Overton, in which he gave away 30 runs.

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On the final ball of the over, Overton hit a short one from around the wicket and David turned to pull it to mid-on. A breathtaking late cameo helped RCB reach 250 for three as the ball landed on the roof of the stadium before leaving the ground.

But what happened to the ball after it left the stadium?

The fans standing outside Chinnaswamy saw the ball coming out of the ground. When it finally fell on the road outside the stadium, one of them collected it and carried it away.

Tim David’s attack shook CSK

David remained unbeaten after playing a sensational inning of 70 runs in just 25 balls, in which he hit three fours and eight sixes at a tremendous strike rate of 280. It was an innings that came at just the right time for RCB, who were in a good position but not yet out of sight, before the Australians took complete control in the death overs.

When David came in after Devdutt Padikkal’s half-century, RCB’s score was 151/3 in 14.1 overs. From there he joined captain Rajat Patidar, who remained unbeaten on 48. Both took CSK apart in the final stages. Their unbroken partnership totaled 99 runs off just 35 balls, a partnership that strengthened RCB from strength to strength.

In reply, CSK fought hard but could never recover from the damage suffered in the final overs of RCB’s innings. They were all out for 207 in 19.4 overs, giving RCB a resounding 43-run win. David was named player of the match for an innings that was equal parts devastating and brilliant.

Having won both their matches so far, RCB will look to continue their winning streak against Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, April 10.

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Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmed, left, chatting with wicketkeeper Sanju Samson (PTI photo)

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan Has expressed concern over Noor Ahmed’s form and called it the biggest issue Chennai Super Kings After losing by 43 runs to Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2026.Noor, who was one of CSK’s standout performers last season, has struggled to make an impact this year. The left-arm spinner did not get any wickets in three matches, giving away more than 100 runs in almost 10 overs, including an expensive outing against RCB where he was dismissed. Rajat Patidar And tim david.“He (Noor) is CSK’s biggest problem at the moment. He has bowled almost 10 overs this season and given away more than 100 runs. He doesn’t have a single wicket. I believe if he corrects the angle of his run-up, the alignment will improve, and his arm, which is falling to one side, will also straighten,” Pathan said.Pathan also expressed his disappointment matt henryHaving said that, the experienced fast bowler has not lived up to the expectations so far. Henry conceded 36 runs without taking any wickets in three overs against RCB and looked ineffective throughout the campaign.“I am very disappointed with his bowling because he has brought a lot of experience. His performances have been good and the economy is also good, but he has not been able to perform like that in this league. An experienced bowler does not bowl half volleys. Anshul Kamboj was out. Virat Kohli Seeing him coming out with the bouncer. Even after seeing Virat get out, Matt Henry bowled a full ball,” he further said.The former all-rounder also pointed out tactical errors in CSK’s approach towards Tim David, whose unbeaten 70 off 25 balls took RCB to a challenging score of 250/3.“Tim David usually stands outside the leg stump. So, bowling on the off stump is giving him width. If the bowler is thinking that he will not give room by bowling on the off stump, he is actually giving him room. You have to bowl on middle stump and leg stump; otherwise, he will hit you. You can block him initially, which Chennai did not do, and they took full advantage of it,” he commented.CSK’s struggles have now extended to three consecutive defeats at the start of the season. They will be aiming to bounce back when they take on Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 11.

Mumbai Indians have played down the growing hype surrounding Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi, insisting that their outlook remains stable despite his impressive start to the season.

Speaking ahead of the clash in Guwahati, MI bowling coach Paras Mhambrey made it clear that Suryavanshi is far from an unknown quantity. “First of all, I think luxury is not new. It’s his second year, so he’s not new,” he said, pointing to the young player’s familiarity at this level. Mhambrey also acknowledged his performance, calling it “commendable” and in line with the role assigned to him by his team.

Despite the attention surrounding the 15-year-old, Mhambrey insisted that Mumbai Indians will not be changing their preparations. “We also know he is a good player, so our preparation will be the same as it is for other players,” he said, underlining that the team will stick to its standard plans rather than creating anything specific around the promotion.

It appears that MI is focusing on maintaining clarity in the think-tank approach, choosing not to overcomplicate strategies against a player who has increasingly become a topic of discussion. IPL 2026.

Mhambrey also addressed questions related to Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who has been one of the best performers with the ball. He dismissed the notion of Bishnoi being a mystery factor, and highlighted that the leg spinner has been around long enough for teams to understand his methods.

“I don’t see Ravi as a mystery anymore. People have seen what he can do over the years,” Mhambrey said, adding that he did not think the spinner was doing anything different this season. He emphasized that ups and downs in performance are part of the game. “Every cricketer goes through many phases. Sometimes a game is good, sometimes not,” he said.

From MI’s perspective, Bishnoi will be treated like “any other bowler”, with plans decided according to match conditions rather than preconceived ideas.

Mumbai Indians are looking to bounce back after their loss to Delhi Capitals, a game in which captain Hardik Pandya’s absence was sorely felt. The all-rounder could not play the match due to illness and Suryakumar Yadav was selected as the acting captain.

Pandya is expected to return, MI will hope to strike a balance in both departments as they face a confident Rajasthan team, where stopping Suryavanshi and their in-form top order could prove decisive.

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Mohammed Shami (Image Credit: BCCI/IPL)

Sunrisers Hyderabad traded Mohammed Shami To Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 10 crore before this season. On Sunday he returned them with interest travis head And Abhishek Sharma in the powerplay with a masterclass in skill and deception.Shami started with the wicket over the head, a line that suggested predictability. The Australian expected the shape of the ball to change and prepared accordingly. Instead, the first three balls were a bit of a toss-up: tight and aggressive, forcing them to take up space. Until the fourth, when Shami finally sent one on the right length, Head induced him to remove it from strike. A bluff was called against Sharma. Shami shifts the ball to deep third man at deep point, pointing it wide outside the off stump. However, Shami bowled a sharp yorker which hit Sharma’s leg stump. Then came Utkarsh. On the last ball of the opening over, another fielder was pushed to the off side, reinforcing the idea of ​​width. Shami bowled wide, but it was a cutter. Sharma, early in the innings, was caught at short third on duck. The hook was baited.