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Indian Premier League: The magical combination of Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer hammered half-centuries each in their second successive match and shared another crucial partnership as they helped Punjab Kings romp to a seven-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Prabhsimran and Shreyas Iyer had scored half-centuries to help PBKS beat Sunrisers Hyderabad a couple of days back, and on Thursday,

Indian Premier League: Playing his first match for the Mumbai Indians, Quinton de Kock smashed a brilliant century and shared a 123-run partnership with Naman Dhir (50) as the hosts posted a challenging 195/6 against the Punjab Kings in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. De Kock, who was left on the bench for the first four matches of the season as Mumbai decided to got with the younger wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton, made the most

Young Global Leaders Class: The chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the World Economic Forum. This recognition shows his growing influence in shaping the future of global cricket. Shah, who was the youngest secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has played an important role in various aspects of the sports development. He has overseen key parts of the Indian Premier League, promoted the

Indian Premier League: Talismanic opener Rohit Sharma is likely to miss the next couple of matches as the Mumbai Indians attempt to haul themselves back on the rails after suffering three successive defeats in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. That Rohit was not fully fit after suffering an injury to his right hamstring in the match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12 was confirmed on Thursday, just before the start of MI's match with Punjab Kings. At the toss, skipper Hardik

Indian Premier League: One man's loss turns out to be another man's gain as Delhi all-rounder Mayank Rawat will vouch on Thursday. An upset stomach for New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner paved the way for an opportunity, allowing the five-time champions to hand Rawat his Indian Premier League debut against the Punjab Kings in Match 24 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The Delhi-based all-rounder, who bowls off-spin, has come up through the ranks, impressing the MI talent scouts with consist

MCA President Ajinkya Naik: In a landmark move, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday announced the introduction of a central contract system for its players, with an aim to provide financial security and a professional structure to emerging talent. With this initiative, MCA has become the first state unit in the country to formalise a player contract system. According to its framework, the contracts will be divided into three categories based on performance, fitness benchmarks, and r

Former Mumbai Indians: Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma was rested after suffering a hamstring injury in the previous match, as Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first in Match 24 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. There was much speculation about Rohit's availability for the match, and the Mumbai Indians kept the cards under wraps, assessing the situation till Thursday. But they eventually decided not to take a risk and r

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Delhi Capitals spinner Vipraj Nigam said the time between last years IPL and the ongoing season has been transformative for his development as a cricketer, where he featured in a full domestic campaign for Uttar Pradesh and had exposure to India A matches. Nigam had a mixed time in his first IPL stint with Delhi Capitals last year - starting brightly with seven wickets in his first five innings at an economy rate of 8.9 before having a dip by picking six wickets in his n

As Lucknow Super Giants: As Lucknow Super Giants slumped to another defeat, losing to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by five wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, their skipper Rishabh Pant's injury and subsequent dismissal have turned the spotlight on the wicketkeeper-batter. Former India opener and commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu feels Pant's problems are of his own making, as he is getting himself out rather than the bowlers taking his wicket. I dont think bow

T20 World Cup: The upcoming T20I series between South Africa and India carries significance well beyond a routine bilateral contest, serving as crucial preparation for the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup. The fixture also rekindles memories of their last major encounter at the DY Patil Stadium during the 2025 ODI World Cup, where the Women in Blue emerged victorious, extending South Africas run of near-misses in global finals. South Africa have steadily developed into one of the most competitive s

T20 World Cup: South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt on Thursday hailed the raw power of young batting all-rounder Kayla Reyneke, describing her as a rare talent who could provide the X-factor in the Proteas' middle-order ahead of the five-match T20I series against India starting on Friday. Kayla, 20, is enjoying a dream start to her international career - hitting a six off the last ball to make the Proteas win in her T20I debut against Pakistan. On ODI debut against New Zealand, Kayla was calmne

Indian Premier League: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have been dealt a major blow amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as their fast bowler David Payne has been ruled out of the remaining season due to an ankle injury. David Payne has been ruled out of TATA IPL 2026 after sustaining an ankle injury. Wishing him a speedy recovery, Franchise wrote on X, confirming his exit. However, the team has not announced his replacement. Payne, who has played only one ODI for England, having mostly p

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday backed young seam-bowling all-rounder Kashvee Gautam to make a significant impact in the upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, describing her as a talented player who can do really well for the team. With the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup happening in June, India have opted for a pace-heavy attack to excel in South African conditions. Kashvee is in the line to get a T20I debut after playing ODIs and a Test in Australia this ye

Former Chennai Super Kings: Former cricketer Aaron Finch has picked his all-time top five Australian cricketers who have played in the Indian Premier League (IPL), underlining the impact of overseas stars across the leagues 19 seasons. Finch has selected Former Chennai Super Kings star Mike Hussey at number 5, lauding his consistency and ability to anchor the innings. Two-time winner, who could forget the 733 runs he scored in a single season. Brilliant at knowing how to get Chennai over the lin

Chennai Super Kings: Lungi Ngidi has made the slower ball his signature, but he is quick to point out it has been years in the making. Ngidi, one of the premier fast bowlers for South Africa, first lit up the IPL when Chennai Super Kings won IPL 2018 by claiming 11 wickets in just seven matches. After a brief stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru when they won the IPL in 2025, Delhi Capitals picked him up for INR 2 crore ahead of the ongoing season. With his height, pace, variations, and abilit

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has revealed the reason behind Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) not signing Virat Kohli before the inaugural season in 2008, saying they had a bunch of top-order options and needed more bowlers, Sehwag was the captain of the side in the first season after signing for them before the first-ever auction as an 'icon player.' So at Delhi Daredevils back in 2008, the inaugural IPL season, I remember Shikhar Dhawan was also in our

Narendra Modi Stadium: Gujarat Titans return to their home ground, the Narendra Modi Stadium, for their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders, who are yet to win a game this season, on Friday. After a shaky start with back-to-back defeats, the 2022 champions have regained momentum and now come into the fixture on the back of two consecutive wins. Led by Shubman Gill, the Titans most recently defeated the Lucknow Super Giants in Uttar Pradesh,

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has heaped praise on his teammate, fast-bowling all-rounder Auqib Nabi, describing him as a complete cricketer and added that his exploits in the Ranji Trophy had him intrigued long before the two ever shared a net session in IPL 2026. Nabi was signed by DC at last years auction for a whopping Rs. 8.40 crore after being a net bowler with multiple franchises before. Nabi was one of the key players in Jammu & Kashmir winning 2025/26 Ranji

DY Patil T20 Cup: Mumbai Indian veteran opener Rohit Sharma shared a valuable piece of advice with new joinee Krish Bhagat, suggesting that the youngster should understand his bowling style and field placement. MI have named Bhagat as a replacement for Atharva Ankolekar, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026. The 21-year-old right-handed all-rounder who represents Punjab, as part of the Mumbai Indians trials for the past two years, having played for the Reliance Team in the DY Patil T20 Cup in 2026

Pakistan Cricket Board: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi believes that the chances of India and Pakistan playing a bilateral series will not be possible anytime in the future because of the political influence on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and opined that there would have been some traction if the board hadnt pulled levers and made it political. Speaking to former England captain Michael Vaughan, Modi dismissed the idea that even a neutral venue could revive cricketing ties between the two n

The AM Green IGPL South: Olympian Udayan Mane, searching for his maiden win at the IGPL Invitational South Africa, got off to a flying bogey free start as he was tied for the lead with two others at 7-under 65 at the end of the first day. The trio were one clear off the field, but there was a big bunch snapping at their heels as six others were within two shots of them. Hyderabad lad Milind Soni, who had a fine start last week in Mauritius before ending T-6, had another good start with a 65, as

Frizbee Food Park: Gujarat Titans brought fans closer to the team with a community-driven engagement in Ahmedabad, featuring star players Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips and Kagiso Rabada, who interacted with supporters during the on-ground event. The session, held at Frizbee Food Park, included fun-led challenges, informal interactions, and experiential moments designed to create a more personal connection between players and fans. Attendees had the opportunity to interact clos

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Josh Hazlewood credited precise execution and clear communication within the bowling unit for their dominant performance against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026, highlighting how the team adapted to unfamiliar home conditions. After RCB bundled out LSG for 146 on a slightly tricky surface at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Hazlewood pointed out that the nature of the pitch played a crucial role and made the eventual chase even more impr

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood credited the slow wicket and simple bowling approach for his side's dominant display against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Hazlewood, who grabbed the player of the match award after a brilliant bowling performance, said the nature of the pitch allowed RCB bowlers to stick to basics rather than overcomplicate their plans. Yeah, I think we kept it pretty simple. I think the wicket did enough, so we didnt need to try

Indian T20 League: Renowned anchor Shefali Bagga has heaped praise on young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, expressing strong confidence that the prodigious talent could soon find a place in Indias T20 squad following his impressive performances in the Indian T20 League 2026. Speaking about the youngsters rapid rise, Shefali highlighted Sooryavanshis class and composure at the crease, noting how he has consistently dominated bowlers despite his age. He plays in such a classy manner and dominates

ICC Emerging Player: Annerie Dercksen speaks with an ease that belies the steeliness in the South African seam-bowling allrounder. In the last few years, Annerie has gone from a fresh face to a regular figure, including winning the ICC Emerging Player of the Year award in 2024 and being a vital figure in the Proteas run to the T20 World Cup final. Now, as South Africa take on India in a five-match T20I series starting in Durban on Friday, Anneries dual role will be under sharper focus. For the P

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru veteran Virat Kohli praised the teams clinical and aggressive approach following their win over Lucknow Super Giants, and also highlighted areas for improvement, noting that he doesnt like seeing collapses. Addressing the side in the dressing room after the victory on Wednesday, Kohli underlined how RCB made a conscious effort to stay ahead of the game despite an early setback, referring to the dismissal of opener Phil Salt. Guys, another

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been dealt a significant blow in their IPL 2026 campaign as left-arm fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed is ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a quadricep injury. Khaleel Ahmed has been ruled out of IPL 2026 after sustaining a right quadricep injury in the game against KKR. Wishing Khaleel a speedy recovery, said the franchise on its X account on Thursday. Khaleel, 28, was forced to walk off the field a

TATA Indian Premier League: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have announced Krish Bhagat as a replacement for spin all-rounder Atharva Ankolekar, who has been ruled out of the IPL 2026 due to injury. The 21-year-old right-arm medium pacer, who has played seven first-class matches and nine List A matches for Punjab, will join the team for a base price of Rs 30 lakh. Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed Krish Bhagat as a replacement for Atharva Ankolekar, who has been ruled out of the TATA India

Told Banton: England white-ball captain Jos Buttler expressed satisfaction with the environment at the Gujarat Titans, describing the setup as well-equipped and supportive as he settles into the IPL 2026 season and also revealed how he advised Tom Banton and Luke Wood to take Ashish Nehra for what he is, calling him unique. Reflecting on his experience so far with the franchise, Buttler indicated that he is taking a measured approach while adapting to the new surroundings. It's been great. The s

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes Royal Challengers Bengalurus success this IPL season is rooted in their commitment to an aggressive batting philosophy and backing their team to play to their strengths, even in comfortable situations, following their clinical win over the Lucknow Super Giants. Chasing a modest target of 147 after a disciplined bowling effort, RCB continued to press the accelerator rather than shutting the game down conventionally. A bris

ICC T20 World Cup: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have received a big boost amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as their designated captain, Pat Cummins, has cleared the fitness test and is expected to join the squad in a couple of days. Cummins arrived in India ahead of the season, but didn't take part in the match. The 32-year-old flew back to Australia right after SRHs thrilling win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) April 2 for the scan on his back. According to ESPNcricinfo, the scan

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former Indioa batter Ambati Rayudu lauded Royal Challengers Bengalurus fearless batting approach following their comprehensive performance against Lucknow Super Giants and reserved high praise for skipper Rajat Patidars intent while walking into the field to bat. After RCB bundled out LSG for 146, thanks to a standout bowling effort led by Rasikh Salam Dar, Rayudu highlighted how skipper Rajat Patidar has instilled an aggressive, intent-driven mindset within the batt

Recently Ex-Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania died at 87 in Mumbai. The news of the death of the Padma Bhushan awardee was mostly covered on the business page of the newspapers as he is widely remembered as a visionary industrialist. In fact, he had an inspiring personality and had an interest in aviation and public life also. Surprisingly, neither cricketers nor the BCCI remembered him for his association, probably because today his contribution and support to Indian cricket appears to be ins

MI vs PBKS Match 24 , Cricket Tips :Mumbai Indians have found it tough to get going as they have suffered three consecutive losses in the ongoing IPL 2026. They have slipped down to ninth spot and have made their path a little tough. MI will be facing Punjab Kings in Mumbai. On Thursday, this contest will start at 7:30 PM IST at Wankhede Stadium. PBKS have been on a roll and are undefeated in the ongoing season. Shreyas Iyer has led the team brilliantly and is also scoring runs with the bat.

Skipper Rajat Patidar: Skipper Rajat Patidar lauded his bowling unit and fielding effort after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a convincing five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. RCB produced a clinical all-round performance, first restricting LSG to 146 and then chasing down the target comfortably in 15.1 overs to climb to the top of the points table. Reflecting on the bowling performanc

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli admitted he is still short of full fitness despite playing a key role in Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB) comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing 147, Kohli top-scored with a fluent 49 as RCB completed the chase in just 15.1 overs to return to the top of the points table. The former captain, however, revealed that he has been deali

PCA New International Stadium: Stand-in skipper Nicholas Pooran admitted that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) continued struggles with the bat proved costly in their five-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Weve been below par with the bat. 175 wouldve been competitive. But its no secret we have been struggling with the bat the entire season, and today we paid the price, Pooran said after the match. Ask

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Impact player Virat Kohli top scored with 49 runs as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chased down a small target of 147 runs in just 15.1 overs while losing five wickets against Lucknow Super Giants in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. With this win, RCB are back at the top of the points table with 8 points in five games. Chasing a modest target, Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off to a slow star

Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission: A review meeting was held on Wednesday at the Collectorate Auditorium under the chairmanship of District Collector Sandesh Nayak to ensure compliance with directives issued by the Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission regarding the organising of IPL 2026 matches in Jaipur. The meeting focused on ensuring adherence to all prescribed norms, particularly regarding spectator safety and essential public arrangements. The District Collector directed represen

Prime Bank Cricket Club: Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain has announced his retirement from international cricket, marking the end of a career filled with speed, passion, and memorable moments for Bangladesh. The 36-year-old fast bowler shared his decision in an emotional message on Facebook, reflecting on his journey with the national team. Playing for the national team has always meant a lot to me. But there comes a time when one has to step away from international cricket. With that in mind, I

Rasikh Salam Dar: Rasikh Salam Dar picked four wickets as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) bowled out Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for just 146 runs in 20 overs in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Coming to bat after losing the toss, LSG endured a sluggish start as openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram found it difficult to score freely against the disciplined new-ball spell from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood. The d

Indian Premier League: Familiarity with playing conditions and players breeds confidence, especially for a player going through a lean patch with the bat. Punjab Kings' middle-order batter Nehal Wadhera is hoping that his return to the Wankhede Stadium for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash with the Mumbai Indians on Thursday will help him regain form and produce a big knock. Wadhera, who has scored 3, 10, and 14 runs in the three matches in which PBKS have batted this season, has played

Indian Premier League: With former captain Rohit Sharma doubtful for the match against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Thursday, middle-order batter Naman Dhir has put up his hand to bat up the order if asked by the team management. Dhir, predominantly a finisher who bats lower down the order, has moved up to bat on a few occasions last season when the Mumbai Indians made it to the playoffs, where they lost to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. With Rohit Sharma suffering an in

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) opener and Australia's T20 captain Mitchell Marsh believes the evolving nature of T20 cricket has made even 200-run totals uncertain as the team clashes against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. Look, I think condition-wise, it probably is if you get a good wicket. I think in the past, if you made 200, you'd walk out to b

The Mumbai Indians: The Mumbai Indians team management is keeping under wraps the availability of former captain Rohit Sharma for Thursday's match against Punjab Kings, with the team spokesman providing no information about him on Wednesday. At the start of the pre-match press conference ahead of the Mumbai Indians' key encounter with PBKS, the media manager informed that no decision had been taken on Rohit's availability. The medical team and team management are still assessing him, and you wil

T20 World Cup: Aaron Finch, Australias winning captain in the 2021 Mens T20 World Cup, has described young fast bowling sensations Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain as the stories of IPL 2026 so far, but warned that their biggest challenge now will be to reset and handle the mounting pressure following their breakout performances against Rajasthan Royals. Hinge finished with 4-34, including becoming the first bowler to pick three wickets in an opening over of the IPL, while Hussain took 4-24 as the

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. RCB have made one change in the playing XI as Josh Hazlewood is back in place of Jacob Duffy, while Virat Kohli will play as an impact player.LSG has not won any change. After winning the toss, RCB captain Rajat Patidar said, We're gonna bowl fi

T20 World Cup: Aaron Finch, Australias 2021 Mens T20 World Cup winning captain, has said that Punjab Kings (PBKS) still being unbeaten in IPL 2026 despite Arshdeep Singh not picking power play wickets, is actually an encouraging sign for Punjab Kings, adding that if the team's primary strike weapon is yet to fire and they are still comfortably winning matches, it only adds to their confidence. PBKS are the lone unbeaten side in IPL 2026 and will aim to extend their winning run when they take on

ICC T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer and current head coach of the mens team, Gautam Gambhir, visited the revered Khatu Shyam Temple on Wednesday. Gambhir offered prayers at the temple, where members of the temple committee facilitated the rituals. Gambhir's visit drew a large number of devotees and fans, many of whom were seen taking photographs and recording videos on their mobile phones. Speaking to reporters, he expressed his faith, saying, Baba calls me, and his blessings are always wi