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Lucknow Super Giants: Skipper Rishabh Pant and Mitchell Marsh starred with explosive half-centuries before Lucknow Super Giants bowlers held their nerves to help the side survive a late Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) charge to register a thrilling nine-run victory in a rain-curtailed 19-overs-a-side IPL clash on Thursday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Asked to bat first, LSG piled up a daunting 209/3, riding on a blazing century from Marsh and some fine knocks by Pant and Nicholas P

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Mitchell Marsh produced a breathtaking century while Rishabh Pant added late fireworks as hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) piled up a commanding 209/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a rain-curtailed Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 contest at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday. With persistent rain interruptions reducing the match to 19 overs per side, Marsh stood tall with a sensational 111 off jus

Bangladesh Cricket Board Integrity Unit: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has levelled charges on team officials, franchise owners, and some players for participating in alleged corrupt practices or interfering with an inquiry into illegal activities during the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL T20). The participants have been accused of breaching various provisions of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Participants (the Code). The charges arise out of investigations conducted b

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Mitchell Marsh admitted Lucknow Super Giants have struggled to put together complete performances this season, but remains optimistic that the side can revive its campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their Indian Premier League clash at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Lucknow entered the contest under pressure after six consecutive defeats left them at the bottom of the standings with only

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals' poor decision-making when under pressure and Kuldeep Yadav's dip in form have emerged as the two biggest factors behind the franchise's stuttering IPL 2026 campaign, according to former India fast bowler Irfan Pathan, who believes the side has the firepower to finish in the top four but have failed to live up to its considerable potential in the ten-team competition. With the playoff race entering its critical phase, seventh-placed DC find themselves grapplin

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood believes that his side is carrying strong momentum and confidence despite the added pressure of defending their title as they prepare for a crucial IPL clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday. RCB entered the contest placed second on the points table with six wins from nine matches, while Lucknow are desperate to revive their fading play

Indian Premier League: Indias T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on Thursday, marking a joyous personal milestone. The couple, who tied the knot in 2016, had celebrated their baby shower in March, in the presence of close friends and family members. The development comes at a crucial stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign, with Suryakumar currently part of the Mumbai Indians squad as the five-time champions continue t

Indian Premier League: Veteran Delhi Capitals batter David Miller on Thursday backed under-fire wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav to come good in the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, describing him as a match-winner whose presence in the playing eleven remains vital for the team despite a recent dip in form. Kuldeeps form has emerged as a major concern for DC this season, with the leftarm wrist spinner conceding at 10.4 runs per over, picking only seven wickets, and going wicketless

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Dwayne Bravo said the bowling unit has benefited from Varun Chakravarthys return to form, adding that his ability to pick wickets was never in doubt and that a six-day mid-season break helped the wrist-spinner to bounce back. Chakravarthy has turned his campaign around with two threewicket hauls in his last three outings. KKRs fortunes have mirrored his form - they were winless in three games in IPL 2026 when he went wicketless, but have a 31 r

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to bowl against hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday. Rishabh Pant and Co. head into their upcoming clash under pressure after suffering six successive defeats in the tournament. Their latest setback came against the Mumbai Indians, where they went down by six wickets. With

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the decision to move the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final out of Bengaluru was compelled by Karnataka State Cricket Associations demand for complimentary tickets far in excess of the mandated quota. As per the convention, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning IPL 2025, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was to host Qualifier 2 and Final. But the BCCI announced on Wednesday that the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmeda

DC vs KKR Match 51, Cricket Tips :After a good start to the IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals have lost the plot completely and are struggling to get a win. They have reached very close to elimination, and if they lose one more game, they can be out of the tournament. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders also have a similar issue. They have only three wins under their belts. But their start to the tournament was very poor. These two teams will be facing each other in a do-or-die match on Friday. T

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has come down heavily on reports of unauthorised persons moving with IPL teams and players, asserting that the Board is not sitting idle and will take stringent action against violations. Saikia said the BCCI and the IPL governing body are set to issue an advisory aimed at curbing anomalies and irregularities that have surfaced during the ongoing season, stressing that several incidents are in direct violation of the Boards anti-corrupti

Wales Cricket Board: Former Australia batter Marcus North is reportedly set to take over as Englands new national selector, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) expected to formalise the appointment in the coming days. The Durham director of cricket has emerged as the frontrunner for the role after the completion of the interview process, edging out former England pacers Steven Finn and Darren Gough. North is likely to step into a position that carries broader responsibilities than the

BAN vs PAK 1st Test , Cricket Tips: Bangladesh will host Pakistan for a two-match Test series in May. This series will kick off on Friday (May 8) with the first game. This contest will begin at 9:30 AM IST at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Najmul Hossain Shanto will lead the hosts. Shan Masood has been retained as the captain for Pakistan's test team. Bangladesh beat Pakistan 2-1 in the ODI series a month back. The hosts have a strong squad with an excellent pace unit. Pakistan rely ma

The Father Time at Lords has completed 100 years. This iconic weathervane is overlooking crickets home and MCC celebrated 100 years of one of crickets most enduring symbols. It was placed above Lords in 1926 and since then it has been recognized as one of the Grounds most recognizable guardians, silently watching every over, every Test, and every moment of history. Who got it made: In fact, this weathervane was gifted by Sir Herbert Baker, architect of the second Grand Stand at Lords, to MCC, af

Aakash Chopra: Punjab Kings chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad was effectively derailed by the early dismissal of captain Shreyas Iyer, according to former India opener Aakash Chopra, who termed the wicket the turning point of the contest which the visitors lost by 33 runs. In the fourth over of second innings, Iyer miscued a cutter from pacer Eshan Malings and was caught by skipper Pat Cummins, as he made five off as many balls. With him, Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya falling cheaply, PBKS

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta heaped praise on Nitish Kumar Reddy, calling him the only proper allrounder in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season after his side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 33 runs. Reddy once again contributed with the ball during SRHs strong bowling effort, striking early to dismiss Prabhsimran Singh in the powerplay as Punjabs chase faltered from the beginning. Thats a very valid point,

Archery World Cup Stage: Indian women's recurve team staged an upset with a stunning semifinal win over 10-time Olympic champions South Korea and assured a medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 here on Thursday. However, the men's team, comprising Dhiraj Bommadevara, Tarundeep Rai and Yashdeep Sanjay Bhoge, suffered an opening-round exit after losing 2-6 against Bangladesh. The women's team of Deepika Kumari, Ankita Bhakat and teenager Kumkum Mohod defeated a Korean team of Lee Yunji, Oh Yejin

Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen said he has given up chasing an unrealistic strike rate and taking extra risks in IPL 2026, where his focus is instead now on playing as per situations and stitching partnerships to keep the side in a strong position. Klaasens measured approach has been central to SRHs surge to the top of the IPL 2026 table after their 33run win over Punjab Kings, where he made 69 off 43 deliveries. Klaasen himself is now at the top of the IPL 2026 run-scoring charts w

Indian Premier League: Australia have been dealt a blow ahead of their upcoming three-match ODI tour of Pakistan later this month as their top players, including captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, will reportedly be missing the series as the dates clash with the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 finale, scheduled on May 31. According to the schedule released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Australia's tour will begin on May 30, with the first ODI to be played in Rawalpi

The Punjab Cricket Association: India's charismatic batter Virat Kohli expressed grief over the passing of his former India Under-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill, who died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning. Kohli took to social media to pay tribute to Gill and extend condolences to his family and loved ones. The two had shared the dressing room during their early cricketing days in the India Under-19 setup. Shocked and saddened to hear about

Birmingham Phoeni xare one of the most exciting franchises inThe Hundred, representing the historic counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Based in Birmingham, the teamplay their home matches at the iconicEdgbaston Cricket Ground. Heres the complete Birmingham Phoenix squad and full schedule for The Hundred 2026. Birmingham PhoenixMen's Squad The Hundred 2026 Jacob Bethell - 340,000 Rehan Ahmed - 250,000 Donovan Ferreira - Overseas - 210,000 Mitch Owen - Overseas - 130,000 Saqib Mahmood -

Openers Abhishek Sharma: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins has lavished praise on the team's batting unit for their attacking approach after SRH registered a commanding 33-run victory over Punjab Kings on Wednesday to climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. After aggressive half-centuries, mixed with some luck courtesy of crucial dropped catches, from Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan propelled SRH to a daunting 235/4, a disciplined bowling performance led by skipper Pat Cummi

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) assistant coach James Franklin credited skipper Pat Cummins tactical nous of bluffing Priyansh Arya and the execution of the detailed planning by the bowling group for playing a vital hand in their 33-run win over Punjab Kings. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Cummins set the tone in the powerplay by bluffing Arya with a bouncer outside offstump, with an aim to exploit the batters preference for the pull over the upper cut.

The T20 Mumbai League: The T20 Mumbai League season 4 and the inaugural edition of the T20 Mumbai Womens League will be held from June 1 to 13 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) announced on Thursday. The mens and womens competitions will be conducted simultaneously, marking a significant step in the MCAs vision to create a high-visibility platform for cricketing talent across categories. The mens competition will bring together some of the worlds biggest cricke

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Royal Challengers Bengalurus left-arm spin bowling allrounder Krunal Pandya said the pressure of being defending champions in IPL 2026 is a big factor in driving him to perform his best as an individual in tough situations. Pandya was a standout performer in RCB winning IPL 2025, amassing 109 runs and taking 17 wickets, including figures of 2-17 in the final to win the Player of the Match award and get his side their first-ever championship title. He also holds the

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran Virat Kohli has heaped praise on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, game awareness and longevity in the shortest format ahead of the pacer's 200th Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Bhuvneshwar has taken 215 wickets in 199 IPL matches at an average of 26.40 and an economy rate of 7.68, including two five-wicket hauls and two four-wicket hauls, with his best bowling figures standing at 5/19. He will play his 200th IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana

Former Australian Test: Former Australian Test cricketer David Warner will accept responsibility for a eckless, foolish decision to get in his car after sharing a few glasses of wine, which resulted in a mid-range drink-driving charge, his lawyer said. The former Test opener was charged with mid-range drink driving after allegedly blowing more than twice the legal limit in a random breath test after he stopped short of a roadside test in Sydney's east on April 5. He was not required to appear i

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Royal Challengers Bengalurus left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya said his bowling plans against quality batters are centered on trusting himself to bowl his best delivery so that batters cant hit him for boundaries on small grounds. Pandya has picked nine wickets in as many games at an average of 26.55 and an economy rate of 8.85 in IPL 2026. He is again expected to play a crucial hand with the ball when defending champions RCB take on the Lucknow Super

Pakistan Cricket Board: The Australias mens cricket team will arrive in Pakistan later this month for playing a threematch ODI series, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday. The series marks Australias first ODI assignment in Pakistan since their tour in MarchApril 2022, where the hosts won by 2-1. Earlier this year, Australia toured Pakistan for a three-match T20I series, where the hosts completed a 3-0 clean sweep in Lahore. As per a PCB statement, the touring Australian side are s

Cooper Connolly: Batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly has drawn high praise from Punjab Kings spinbowling coach Sairaj Bahutule, who described him as a very good allrounder in the making and someone who has the right temperament to succeed at the highest level. Connolly, 22, has been the sides most consistent batter this season, much like how his idol Shaun Marsh was for the side in IPL 2008. His unbeaten 107 off 59 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Wednesday night underlined his growing statu

Australian cricket star David Warner will accept responsibility for drink-driving, his lawyer told reporters on Thursday after a Sydney court hearing. The 39-year-old faces a middle-range drink-driving charge, court documents showed, after allegedly being more than twice the legal limit in Sydney in April. Warner -- one of Australia's best-known sportsmen -- is accused of being at the wheel of a van and stopping short of a random testing site, before being breath-tested, arrested and taken to a

Kane Williamson will continue his pursuit of 10,000 Test runs after being named Thursday in New Zealand's squad to play Ireland and England in May and June. The squad features a shock omission from the England leg of the tour, Will Young left out in favour of Henry Nicholls. The 19-man squad will play a one-off Test against Ireland starting May 27 in Belfast before a three-Test series against England starting June 4. Williamson has 9,461 runs at an average of 54.7 in 108 Test matches, and said i

Shikhar Dhawan Foundation: Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan registered his marriage with Sophie Shine, with whom he tied the knot in February 2026, at the registrar's office in Gurugram on Wednesday. Dhawan, who hails from Delhi, completed the formalities at the marriage registrars office along with his wife, Sophie Shine, signing the marriage documents in the presence of family members and a priest, according to news reports on Wednesday. The 46-year-old Dhawan had tied the knot with Sophi

The Punjab Cricket Association: Former Punjab cricketer Amanpreet Singh Gill has passed away at the age of 36 in Chandigarh, leaving the domestic cricket fraternity in shock and grief. A medium pacer who once shared the dressing room with some of Indias biggest cricketing names, Gill was remembered as a dedicated and humble figure in Punjab cricket. Gill represented Punjab in six first-class matches during his career and was also part of Kings XI Punjab in the inaugural edition of the Indian Pre

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Skipper Pat Cummins led the way with both his bowling and his words, earning the Player of the Match award for his impressive 2/40 as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by 33 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal. Reflecting on the game, Cummins said, I fell really good. Came into this fresh. Not much has worked for any team in the powerplay, really. We've got lots of options. Punjab are a really good side. I thought the batters getting

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Shreyas Iyer was straightforward in his comments after Punjab Kings' 33-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 49th match of IPL 2026. He said, It was a bit too much because we dropped catches at the start. The wicket kept getting slower. They played good cricket and showed us how to win. His remarks highlighted a night filled with missed opportunities and a strong performance from Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading to a 33-run defeat at the Rajiv Gandhi Internation

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a strong all-around performance to overpower Punjab Kings by 33 runs in Match 49 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Their explosive batting, followed by disciplined bowling, played a key role, while PBKS' poor fielding proved costly in this high-scoring match. Dropped catches off both Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen came back to haunt Punjab. The p

Sir Richard Hadlee Medal: The New Zealand selectors have bolstered their pace-bowling unit by deciding to bring back spearheads Kyle Jamieson and Will ORourke for a one-off Test against Ireland in late May and a three-Test series against England in June. The Canterbury quicks will join a large contingent of seam bowlers, with Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, and Blair Tickner named for both tours, while Michael Rae and the uncapped Kristian Clarke have been included for the Ireland Test on

Sri Lanka Women U19: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday unveiled an expansive home season schedule, headlined by the India women's team hosting the Zimbabwe women's national cricket team in a white-ball series in October 2026. The schedule features a line-up of multi-format contests with India set to host Australia A (Men and Women), England A Women, Zimbabwe Women, Australia U19 Men, England U19 Women and Sri Lanka Women U19 during the upcoming domestic season, BCCI s

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Heinrich Klaasen praised Sunrisers Hyderabads strong opening pair for giving the ideal start after his impressive innings of 69 helped the team score a huge 235/4 against the Punjab Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday. He said its fantastic to see how openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head handle their game. Once again, a fantastic start from Travishek. They make it look so easy. We lost wickets at crucial stages again. I

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Heinrich Klaasens 69 and Ishan Kishans 55 after yet another terrific Power-play from openers helped Sunrisers Hyderabad post 235/4 in 20 overs against the Punjab Kings in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head set a strong tone with another explosive opening partnership as Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a fast start, continuing their dominance

The Karnataka State Cricket Association: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is disappointed that Bengaluru will not host the IPL 2026 playoffs and final, even though it was originally named as the venue for the final match. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that the final will take place in Ahmedabad, while Dharamshala and New Chandigarh will host the other playoff games. In an official statement on Wednesday, KSCA said it had formally communicat

Wales Cricket Board: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has strongly criticised the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for the delay in appointing a new national selector, calling the situation ridiculous as the team approaches an important Test series against New Zealand. The position has been open since Luke Wright announced he would step down on January 22. He left after the T20 World Cup in March. Even though the vacancy has lasted over four months and the County Championship has alre

Rajeev Gandhi International Stadium: Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to field against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajeev Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Sunrisers Hyderabad have opted for a reshuffle, bringing in Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sakib Hussain while leaving out Aniket Verma and Harshal Patel in a bid to freshen up their combination. Punjab Kings have made multiple changes as well, with Shashank S

The Chennai Super Kings: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Akeal Hosein said quick assessment of conditions and effective communication among bowlers played a key role in their comprehensive eight-wicket win over the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Despite expectations of a high-scoring surface, Hosein revealed the pitch behaved quite differently, assisting bowlers who adapted early. Both teams saw the pitch and thou

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are all set to take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with the side staying firmly focused on the immediate task at hand as the race for the playoffs intensifies. Speaking ahead of the fixture, assistant coach, RCB, Malolan Rangarajan stressed that the groups attention remains solely on the clash against LSG and not on the Points Table. We can a

Indian Premier League: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has showered praise on Shreyas Iyer, calling him a fearless leader who has consistently brought a fresh and aggressive style of cricket to every team he has represented in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Raina said that one of Iyers biggest strengths is his ability to adapt quickly and create a strong identity for his side, no matter which franchise he plays for. Wherever he has gone, whichever franchise he has played for, he has brough

Former South African: Former South African cricketer Mark Boucher lavished praise on captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for using spinner Akeal Hosein in the powerplay, which proved to be crucial in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) dominant eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. West Indies' top bowler made a sudden impact in the game as he gave away just seven runs in two overs of the powerplay and also took a crucial wicket of KL Rahul, which halted the home team's mo