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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their last group stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have recovered from a disastrous start where they lost three out of four opening matches, to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs. They are currently placed in third spot in the points table

T20 World Cup: Ahead of the Womens T20 World Cup, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that the Women in Blue want to make winning a habit after their historic Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 title win. She believes the landmark victory has shifted the teams ambitions from chasing history to building sustained dominance. Indias maiden ICC womens title transformed the mood around the team and intensified expectations ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup in England. But for Kaur, the achievement was o

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta said watching Sunil Narine trouble batters with his variations is a treat after the veteran spinner played a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. Narine delivered a superb spell of 1/13 in four overs on a turning track as KKR restricted the Mumbai Indians to 147/8 before successfully chasing down the target in 18.5 overs to stay alive in the playoff race. Dasgupta praised Nari

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra heaped praise on veteran all-rounder Sunil Narine after the spinner once again delivered a match-defining spell in Kolkata Knight Riders crucial four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, KKR produced a disciplined all-round performance at Eden Gardens to stay alive in the race. Narine played a central role in restricting Mumbai to 147/8 on a difficult two-paced surface, finishing with

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta said veteran batter Manish Pandey repaid Kolkata Knight Riderss faith brilliantly with a composed and impactful innings in the sides four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens. Batting for the first time in the season, Pandey anchored KKRs chase with a steady 45 off 33 balls on a difficult two-paced wicket, while Rovman Powell added a valuable 40 as KKR chased down 148 in 18.5 overs to keep their playoff hopes ali

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: All-rounder Anukul Roy has been added to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series against Sri Lanka. The 27-year-old has replaced Harsh Dubey, who has received his maiden call-up to India's Test and ODI squads for the upcoming series against Afghanistan. The tri-series, scheduled to be held from June 9-21 in Dambulla, will also feature hosts Sri Lanka 'A', and Afghanistan 'A'. Tilak Varma has been named the captain of the side, while Riyan Parag is the vice captain

Kolkata Knight Riders: Mumbai Indians (MI) bowling coach Paras Mhambrey said the side remains focused on playing quality 40 overs of cricket and learning from mistakes after suffering a four-wicket loss to Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Mumbai Indians, who had already been eliminated from the playoff race before the match, slumped to their ninth defeat in 13 matches this season and remained ninth on the points table with eight points. Reflecting on the campaign, Mhambrey said the teams f

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan admitted that T20 crickets constantly changing nature and demands flexibility from batters, especially during difficult phases in a tournament. Rather than viewing lean scores as setbacks, the Tamil Nadu cricketer said he treats them as opportunities to improve. After emerging as one of the standout performers of the previous IPL season, Sudharsan has continued to display calmness and clarity amid the pressures that come with expectations, records a

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Manish Pandey revealed that he stayed prepared and waited for his chance in the last four games before the opportunity finally arrived to deliver a crucial innings as the three -time winner defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets at Eden Gardens. Pandey played a composed knock of 45 off 33 balls on a difficult two-paced surface as KKR chased down 148 in 18.5 overs to keep their playoff hopes alive. He also stitched crucial partnerships wi

Kolkata Knight Riders: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee and also accumulated one Demerit Point for breaching Level 1 of the IPLs Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Hardik Pandya was found to have breached Article 2.2 of the IPLs Code of Conduct, which pertains to 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings

Former England fast bowler Darren Gough believes England coach Brendon McCullum was very lucky to remain in post after England's Ashes flop as he expressed his hurt at being overlooked for the role of national selector. Gough, who took 467 international wickets, previously worked as Yorkshire's managing director of cricket but lost out to Marcus North in the race to become the new national selector. Gough, 55, believes a key aspect of the role is to challenge the current England management, all

Kolkata Knight Riders: Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell played key roles under pressure as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets in Match 65 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the playoffs stage. Chasing a target of 148 on a tricky two-paced surface, KKR faced a few tense moments but crossed the finish line thanks mainly to Pandeys steady 45 off 33 balls and Powells bold batting in t

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders had to make a concussion substitution during their important match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Mumbai Indians after in-form batter and stand-in wicketkeeper Angkrish Raghuvanshi injured his hand in a field collision. KKR replaced Raghuvanshi with Ramandeep Singh for the run chase in match 65 on Wednesday. Ramandeep Singh has replaced Angkrish Raghuvanshi as a concussion substitute, KKR posted on X. The incident happened during the

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) produced a clinical bowling performance led by the early strikes of Cameron Green and Saurabh Dubey before the spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy tightened the screws to leave Mumbai Indians (MI) struggling at 147/8 in 20 overs in Match 65 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. Asked to bat first, the Mumbai Indians could not recover from a terrible start on a challenging two-paced

T20 World Cup: New Zealand skipper Amelia Kerr has expressed confidence that the White Ferns can retain their ICC Womens T20 World Cup title in England next month, citing improved squad depth and belief gained from their 2024 triumph in the UAE. The mega event happening from June 12 to July 5 is the first time Amelia will lead the side after taking over from long-time skipper and 2024 Womens T20 World Cup winning captain Sophie Devine. Becoming championstwo years ago was an incredible achievemen

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma credited a return to basics and sticking to a consistent routine for his strong season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying he never felt his form had dipped drastically despite scrutiny earlier in the campaign. I worked on my basics and routine, didn't change anything. I knew my game would come back. I wasn't playing too badly before that. By god's grace, everything went well. I feel the team has confiden

Wales Cricket Board: Former England fast bowler Darren Gough has said head coach Brendon McCullum was very lucky to retain his job as the head coach after the 4-1 debacle in the Ashes, while admitting he was disheartened on missing out on the role of national selector. Gough, who claimed 467 international wickets and previously served as Yorkshires managing director of cricket, missed out on becoming Englands new national selector, with the role going to former Australia batter Marcus North. Nor

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl against Mumbai Indians in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday. With both captains suggesting the surface at the Wankhede had a bit of uncertainty around it after spending time under covers. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane admitted his side was in a must-win situation but stressed the importance of staying present rather than looking too far ahead. Need to win tw

Lucknow Super Giants: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi revealed that the special hand gesture he made after reaching his half-century during Rajasthan Royals thrilling seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants was dedicated to his mother, saying the emotional celebration was personal because her name starts with the letter A. The young opener played one of the finest knocks of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, smashing a breathtaking 93 off just 38 balls to power RR to a stunning chase of 221 at the Sa

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been acquitted by the Alipore Court in a cheque bounce case filed by his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan. Jahan had alleged that a Rs 1 lakh cheque issued by Shami towards household expenses had bounced. Delivering its verdict on Wednesday, the court acquitted Mohammed Shami of all charges. Speaking to IANS, Shamis advocate, Salim Rahman, said, Cricketer Mohammed Shami has been acquitted in the four-year-old case which was filed

GT vs CSK Match 66 , Cricket Tips :Gujarat Titans have made it to the playoffs after some good performances in the second half of the group stage. They will now be playing their final group game against Chennai Super Kings. This contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. GT can secure a place in the top two after winning this game. That is what they will aim at. Their win also means that CSK will be knocked out. Ruturaj Gaikwad & co. have 12 points af

Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium: The Indian mens U19 team will tour Sri Lanka in July 2026 for a bilateral series comprising three oneday matches and two fourday games, said Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Wednesday. The India U19 mens squad will arrive in Sri Lanka on June 30, with the tour beginning on July 4 with the first 50-over game to be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium (MRICS) in Hambantota. It is followed by the second and third games at the same

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: The upcoming 2026/27 domestic season will see the U23 mens oneday tournament replaced by the T20 format, while the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy winners vs Rest of India match returns to the domestic season calendar, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday. The 202627 domestic season will feature 1,788 matches across mens and womens cricket in multiple agegroup categories. The season will begin with the prestigious Duleep Trophy from August 23 to

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium: Pakistan's middle-order batter Salman Agha has been officially reprimanded by the ICC for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Pakistans second Test against Bangladesh at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The incident took place on Tuesday during the 82nd over of Pakistans second innings when Salman, after being dismissed, struck an advertising board with his bat while walking back to the pavilion. According to the ICC, Salman breached Art

T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Gaby Lewis will captain Ireland in the upcoming ICC Womens T20 World Cup in England, set to happen from June 12 to July 5. But Gaby will miss the preceding triseries against Pakistan and West Indies in Clontarf as she continues her recovery from a leg injury. Cricket Ireland also said Orla Prendergast, ranked seventh among womens T20I allrounders, will lead the side in the triseries before resuming her role as vicecaptain at the T20 World Cup. Gaby finished as the

With Harshit Rana: Former India batter Suresh Raina has said Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi should have been given a chance in the Test squad for the one-off match against Afghanistan, though he also felt captain Shubman Gills inputs could have shaped the final look of the bowling attack. With Harshit Rana and Akash Deep ruled out due to varied injuries and ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah rested, Nabi - one of the standout performers of the Ranji Trophy season, where he led Jammu and Kashmir to vic

Champions Gujarat Titans: 2022 Champions Gujarat Titans (GT) will clash with five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last group stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Gujarat Titans are currently placed at second spot in the points table with 16 points in 13 matches. They are qualified for the IPL 2026 playoffs and will look to finish the league stage on a high to seal a top-two finish. GT is coming to the contest a

ICC World Test Championship: Former South African skipper Faf du Plessis has credited the SA20 league for providing young players a platform to showcase their talent internationally and gain recognition. Up to 21 South African players are featuring in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, with 17 of them either retained or bought in the player auction across the 10 teams, and du Plessis highlighted South Africas recent successes in ICC tournaments, including their triumph in the World Test Championship a

T20 World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues has set her sights on Lords, the iconic ground where Kapil Dev led the Indian mens team to their first-ever World Cup triumph in 1983. The Indian womens star says her team dreams of achieving the same milestone at the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026, aiming to lift their maiden T20 title at the historic venue. Kapil Dev and the Indian mens team won their first-ever World Cup there. We would love to win our first-ever Womens T20 World Cup there. That would be super

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called for more Test matches against top nations such as Australia, England, and India after his side completed a historic 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan with a 78-run win in the second Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Bangladesh sealed their first-ever home Test series victory against Pakistan after spinner Taijul Islam claimed a match-winning 6-120 to bowl Pakistan out for 358 while de

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has said Rishabh Pant deserved to continue as vicecaptain of the Test team, insisting that the wicketkeeperbatter remains Indias biggest matchwinner in the redball format and that he hadnt done anything wrong. Pants elevation as Indias vice-captain in Tests after Shubman Gill was made the new red-ball skipper last year for the tour of England was seen as a clear signal that the wicketkeeper-batter was identified as a leader-in-waiting. Even

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: In a timely boost for defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), opener Phil Salt is set to return to India later this week after spending a month back home on the sidelines due to a finger injury. Salt, 29, injured a finger on his left hand while diving to save a boundary during RCB's defeat to Delhi Capitals in an afternoon clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18. He then flew home to recover and spend time with his young family. But now,

Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has taken aim at television commentators and experts for making personal remarks during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, and urged them to respect players and keep their analysis limited to on-field happenings. Parag sat out of RRs seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants due to a recurring hamstring injury. Despite that, RR managed to get a crucial win which in turn has boosted their hopes of entering the playoffs. As

ICC World Test Championship: Bangladesh have leapfrogged India in the ICC World Test Championship standings after an impressive 78-run triumph over Pakistan in the second Test in Sylhet. Bangladesh wrapped up the series-clinching victory during the morning session on the final day of the Test on Wednesday, with their bowlers taking the last three Pakistan wickets to ensure a 2-0 series scoreline. The win took Bangladesh to fifth place on the WTC 2027 standings with a win-loss percentage of 58.33

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium: Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted that his side paid the price for repeated mistakes after Bangladesh completed a historic 2-0 Test series sweep with a 78-run victory in the second Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Pakistan were bowled out for 358 while chasing a daunting target of 437 on the final day despite a strong fight from Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 94, and Salman Agha, who made 71. Spinner Taijul Islam starred with a mat

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders do have a real shot of making it to the IPL 2026 playoffs but cautioned that they must not commit the mistake of taking five-time champions Mumbai Indians lightly in their upcoming clash to be played at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday evening. KKRs second half resurgence has been driven by good bowling performances, as well as Rinku Singh and Finn Allen playing blistering knocks. KKR have been

Cricket World Cup League: A string of impressive performances in the ongoing ICC Mens Cricket World Cup League 2 has propelled several Nepal players up the latest ICC Mens ODI Player Rankings. Nepal secured consecutive victories over the USA and Scotland last week on the road to next years ICC Mens Cricket World Cup, with their bowlers leading the way. Experienced all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee was a standout, claiming a four-wicket haul against the USA. The 26-year-olds efforts earned him a j

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi is on the cusp of making history in IPL 2026, saying the teenager can break Chris Gayles record for most sixes hit by a batter in a single season of the competition. Sooryavanshis scintillating 93 off 38 balls helped RR keep their knockout hopes alive in IPL 2026 with a commanding sevenwicket win over Lucknow Super Giants. The left-handed batter was at his brutal best by hammering 10 tower

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Dhruv Jurel possesses extraordinary potential but still has 'four or five levels to unlock' in his batting after the wicketkeeper-batter's unbeaten knock helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) secure a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026. Chasing a daunting 221-run target at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR completed the chase with five balls to spare. While teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi grabbed headlines with

Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni walked into another Chennai night carrying the same aura he always has. The noise rose instantly, the yellow flags fluttered louder, and thousands inside Chepauk stood up, hoping to witness something memorable once again. Not just a cameo, not merely a few runs, but perhaps one final moment with the man who has defined Chennai Super Kings for nearly two decades. That possibility, unspoken yet overwhelmingly present, hung over CSKs clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad on M

Lucknow Super Giants: After playing a stunning knock of 93 off just 38 balls in Rajasthan Royals seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said that talking to senior cricketers and coaches has boosted his confidence as he looks to contribute more for the team in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. Chasing a daunting 221-run target at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, RR completed the chase with five balls to spare. Sooryavanshis explosive innings, featuring 10 sixes, laid

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer has heaped praise on Rajasthan Royals batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the 15-year-old's 93-run knock helped his side chase down a mammoth total of 221 runs in just 19.1 overs to boost their qualification chances. Langer described the teenager's batting as reathtaking and admitted it was a privilege to watch him bat. My gosh, he's so young. He's a brilliant, brilliant player and it's a real privilege to watch hi

Lucknow Super Giants: Rajasthan Royals teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi continues to terrorise bowlers in IPL 2026, and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the 15-year-old is on the verge of breaking one of the most iconic records in the tournaments history. Sooryavanshi smashed a blistering 93 off just 38 balls against Lucknow Super Giants as Rajasthan Royals chased down 221 with ease. In the process, the teenage prodigy became the first Indian batter in IPL history to hit 50 si

The Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan have been dealt a big blow ahead of their upcoming ODI series against Australia as their opening pair, Saim Ayub and Fakhar Zaman, have been ruled out of selection for the three-match series due to injuries. The hosts are yet to announce the squad for the ODI leg of Australias tour of Pakistan, scheduled to begin on May 30. The hosts will now have to find new sets of openers for their series against Australia. According to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), bo

Lucknow Super Giants: Rajasthan Royals teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turned heads with his match-winning 93 in his team's crucial victory over Lucknow Super Giants and drew high praise from ex-India batting coach Sanjay Bangar, who said he falls short of words every time he sees Sooryavanshi perform. Sooryavanshi let his bat do most of the talking at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, smashing a blistering 93 off just 38 balls as RR chased down 221 with ease. Opening alongside stand-in captain Y

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium: Bangladesh whitewashed Pakistan in a two-match Test series after spinner Taijul Islam produced a match-winning spell and sealed a well-fought 78-run victory on the final day of the second Test here at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Before 2024, Bangladesh had never beaten Pakistan in a Test match. Now, they have achieved four consecutive victories against their Asian rivals. This latest win also marks their first home Test series victory

Spinner Taijul Islam took six wickets to lead Bangladesh to a 78-run win over Pakistan in the second Test and clinch a famous 2-0 series win on Wednesday. Pakistan, who started the fifth day on 316-7 while chasing a record 437, were bowled out for 328 in the first session in Sylhet after Mohammad Rizwan hit a valiant 94. It was Bangladesh's first Test series win at home against Pakistan and a second successive sweep after their 2-0 triumph on Pakistani soil in 2024. Wicketkeeper Rizwan kept Paki

Lucknow Super Giants: Indias pace stalwart Umesh Yadav has heaped praise on the young Lucknow Super Giants bowler Prince Yadav, asserting that the rising pacer fully deserved his maiden ODI call-up. The BCCI announced on Tuesday that Prince has been included in Indias squad for the one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan at home, scheduled next month, following an impressive IPL 2026 campaign. Prince Yadav's ODI call-up is a well-deserved reward for his performances this IPL

T20 World Cup: As Australia gears up for the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026, former skipper Alyssa Healy left a notable gap at the top of the order, with the onus now on emerging leaders to fill the void. Left-hand batter Phoebe Litchfield said that she is well aware of the expectations on her and the teammates and is raring to go at the marquee event. There's a little bit of pressure (on us), but also we've played a few games (without Healy) and I think she must have been injured in a couple of

Last T20 World Cup: As the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 edges closer, Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield is preparing to shoulder a significant role in her teams quest for a seventh title. Known for her dynamic batting and innovative switch hits, the 23-year-old is keenly aware that this tournament represents an opportunity to consolidate her reputation on the global stage. Litchfield has been a standout performer in 1 and bilateral cricket, with her 119-run innings against India in last years