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Delhi Capitals' South African cricket players David Miller (R) and Tristan Stubbs celebrate their team's win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the end of their 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match in the M Chinnaswamy Stadium of Bengaluru on April 18, 2026. (Photo by AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

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Hugo Ekitike ruptured his Achilles tendon during Tuesday's Champions League loss to PSG. Getty Images

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