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Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) legendary all-rounder Andre Russell has admitted that his first match-day experience as the sides power coach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 felt a little different as he didnt know what to do at that time while being in the dugout. My first game on match day, I didnt know what to do with myself. I was just there ensuring that, okay, Im a coach now it was just something different. Ive had those moments where I see the game getting into

Indian Super League: Chennaiyin FC will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host East Bengal in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26, looking to build back momentum after their recent setback. With East Bengal currently fifth in the standings, having won three of their six matches so far, the clash promises to be a stern test. The Marina Machans, however, will look to draw from their previous performancesCFC registered a commanding 3-0 victory in the league when the teams last metand

Indian Premier League: Over its 19-year existence, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has pushed to the forefront many unknown young Indian pacers who have wrestled with the speed gun and made a name for themselves. Ashok Sharma, Gujarat Titans' lightning-quick bowler, is the latest local-boy-turned-speed-demon who has caught the imagination of IPL fans, just like his peers. Sharma hopes to one day play for India, terrorizing batters in the international circuit. From the likes of Kamran Khan in 20

Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara said his team is happy with their unbeaten start but knows the challenge will only get tougher in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as they prepare for an important match against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Barsapara Stadium on Friday. Its nice to be in that position. You dont really plan for it. Its all to do with how well the team plays, and the team has been playing really well. Theyve been

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower has shown confidence in his team in adapting to new conditions as the side prepares for their first away match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Rajasthan Royals at Barsapara Stadium on Friday. Reflecting on the teams approach, Flower noted that RCB takes pride in adjusting their game according to conditions, regardless of the venue. Wed like to think that wherever we go, we can adapt our game and

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: Former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri expresses his deep gratitude after a stand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium named after him was unveiled, describing the venue as his karmabhoomi where his cricketing journey first took flight. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday inscribed the names of cricketing stalwarts, Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, recognising their contributions

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer has hailed young batting sensation Mukul Choudhary, calling him a great athlete with a sharp brain, comparing his game sense and elite running between the wickets to that of the legendary Virat Kohli. Choudharys match-winning unbeaten 54 off 27 balls, laced with seven sixes and two fours, against KKR has propelled him into the spotlight. What I love the most is that he is a real athlete, and the way he runs between the wic

Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has showered rich praise on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) young batting sensation Mukul Choudhary, adding that his finishing prowess and flick shots to give the side a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were akin to the batting style of the legendary MS Dhoni. At Eden Gardens, Choudhary smashed an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls, laced with seven sixes and two fours, and helped LSG get a win on the last ball. Its incredible to

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: After being the toast of the IPL ecosystem by hitting an unbeaten 54 to help Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pull off a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Choudhary has revealed that his father left his preparation for the Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) to ensure that he becomes a cricketer. At the Eden Gardens, Choudhary struck an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls, laced with seven sixes and two fours, and took LSG to a thrilling win

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) middle order lacked confidence and form in their innings against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Despite posting a competitive 181/4, Finch felt a few KKR batters struggled for rhythm and clarity during the middle overs. There was a couple of batters that looked like they were seriously searching for form, Finch told ESPNcricinfo while analysing the innings. KKR were well plac

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that Pakistan will face-off against Zimbabwe in a six-match white-ball series starting next month. The series will serve as a critical preparatory series for Pakistan ahead of the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup, to be played in England from June 12 to July 5. The tour also marks Zimbabwe's first-ever visit to Pakistan for a womens bilateral series. All six fixtures - comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is - will be

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel: Commonwealth Sport Director of Sport, Ann Louise Morgan, along with Neil Carney, Technical Consultant, visited Ahmedabads Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF) to take a tour of the facility and understand the workings of the centre ahead of the CWG 2030 Games. Morgan and Carney are part of the high-level delegation that is currently visiting Gujarat to take stock of the preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking their first engagement since the city was offic

Indian Premier League: Indian Premier League's (IPL) new superstar Mukul Choudhary revealed an important piece of advice from skipper Rishabh Pant, which helped him remain calm in the pressure situation as he played a match-winning knock of 54 runs for his side Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Chasing 182, LSG were under pressure in the final overs, but Mukul held his nerve and turned the game around with fearless hitting. He smashed cru

Bir Shreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur: Left-arm seamer Ben Lister has been recalled to New Zealands ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh as a replacement for the injured Kristian Clarke. Lister, who last played for New Zealand more than two years ago, has been drafted into the squad after sustaining a laceration to the webbing of his right hand while attempting to take a catch for the New Zealand A in their second one-day match against Sri Lanka A earlier this week. The 30-ye

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant needs to take more responsibility as a captain and needs to find consistency in his approach after lacklustre batting in a thrilling win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens. Pant, who scored just 10 runs in the match, came under scrutiny from Kaif, who felt the wicketkeeper-batter should have played a bigger role in the chase. Rishabh Pant will not be happy with his kn

LSG Lucknow Super Giants: India legend Sunil Gavaskar lavished praise on Lucknow Super Giants wicketkeeper-batter Mukul Choudhary and batting allrounder Ayush Badoni for their innings that proved decisive in beating Kolkata Knight Riders and hailed them as 'fearless prodigies'. LSG secured a sensational three-wicket victory over KKR in a final-ball thriller at the Edens Garden, powered by an all-round team effort and a special act from Ayush Badoni and Mukul Choudhary. After the hosts posted 181

RR vs RCB Match 16 , Cricket Tips : Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against each other in the upcoming contest of the IPL 2026. This match will be held at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Friday at 7:30 PM IST. Both sides have not lost a single game so far. That is where this game is important. RCB have won consecutive home matches, and they will play their first away game of their campaign. They recorded 250/3 in their last game against CSK. On the other hand

Lucknow Super Giants: : Mukul Choudhary said his only focus during the chase was to stay till the end, a plan that ultimately helped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pull off a thrilling last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 15th match played at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Chasing 182, LSG were under pressure in the final overs, but Choudhary held his nerve and turned the game around with fearless hitting. He smashed crucial sixes in the closing stages, i

For Lucknow Super Giants: Mukul Choudhary stood against all the odds and remained unbeaten at 54 off just 27 balls as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) chased down the target of 182 runs on the final ball of the match and registered a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. Earlier, captain Ajinkya Rahane and young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi played key knocks, while Rovman Powell provided a late boost as Kolk

Honourable Chief Minister Shri Devendra: In a moment etched in Mumbai crickets history, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday inscribed the names of cricketing stalwarts, Ravi Shastri, Dilip Sardesai, Eknath Solkar, and Diana Edulji, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, recognising their contributions to Mumbai and Indian cricket by naming stands and gates after them. The honours were unveiled by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, as a stand was named after Ravi Shastri

BCCI President Mithun Manhas: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday expressed grief over the demise of former India cricketer C.D. Gopinath, who passed away in Chennai. He was a member of Indias first-ever Test-winning team and an early contributor to the countrys rise in international cricket. Born in Chennai, then known as Madras, on March 1, 1930, Gopinath represented a classical era of cricket. The right-handed batter earned recognition through consistent performances

Kolkata Knight Riders: Captain Ajinkya Rahane and young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi played key knocks, while Rovman Powell provided a late boost as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted 181/4 in 20 overs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. After being asked to bat first, KKR had a cautious start. Mohammed Shami kept things tight in the opening over, conceding just six runs. The three-time champions then lost

Unchanged Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, played at Eden Gardens on Thursday. LSG have not made any changes to the playing XI, while Sunil Narine is back for KKR in place of fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani, and Varun Chakravarthy is still out due to injury. The three-time champions KKR have had a tough start to their campaign this season. They went

Indian Premier League: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar backed David Millers decision to refuse a single in the dying moments of Delhi Capitals dramatic one-run defeat, stating that the South Africans confidence to finish the game himself could not be criticised. The high-octane clash between DC and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday went down to the final delivery, with Millers split-second call on the penultimate ball becoming the defining moment of the contest. With tw

Tamil Nadu Cricket Association: Indian cricket lost one of its oldest and most respected figures on Thursday with the passing of C. D. Gopinath at the age of 96. He was the final surviving member of the Indian team that registered the countrys first-ever Test victory, following the death of Datta Gaekwad earlier in 2024. Born in Chennai, then known as Madras, on March 1, 1930, Gopinath represented a classical era of cricket. The right-handed batter earned recognition through consistent performan

SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith: Former South Africa captain and SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith has described Rajasthan Royals batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a proper superstar and expressed excitement over how he will go in the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Sooryavanshi, aged just 15 years and 12 days, recently grabbed headlines by passing the ultimate acid test against the Mumbai Indians at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati. Facing the world's premier fast bowler, Jaspri

BCA Kalahari Women: Brazils Laura Cardoso produced a historic bowling performance to rewrite the record books in T20I cricket, registering the best figures ever in the format during the BCA Kalahari Women's T20I Tournament 2026. The Brazilian skipper returned extraordinary figures of 9/4 in just three overs against Lesotho, becoming the first player across mens and womens T20Is to claim nine wickets in a single innings. The previous record in mens T20Is belonged to Sonam Yeshey, who had taken 8/

Indian Premier League: Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla hailed Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khans precision and deception on his way to bagging figures of 3-17 for the Gujarat Titans in their one-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, adding that his dismissal of Sameer Rizvi was a standout one. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rashid was at his accurate best to take out Rizvi, Nitish Rana, and Axar Patel to leave DC in trouble in chase of 211. David Miller, despite an injured left hand, c

Indian Premier League: Gujarat Titans edged past Delhi Capitals by one run in a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash and former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar felt David Millers hesitation in the back end of the chase proved to be decisive, insisting that the responsibility was on the veteran batter and that indecision from him cost DC crucial points. With two runs needed off the last two balls, Miller refused to take an easy single on the penultimate ball off Prasidh Krishna. It

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Two in-form teams - Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru - will square off in the 16th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA Stadium) in Guwahati on Friday, with one team poised to apply brakes on the other teams winning streak. Rajasthan Royals have surged to the top of the standings after winning all three of their matches so far, with victories over Chennai Super Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Mumbai Indians. M

Indian Premier League: Regarded as one of the most fearless young batting prodigies in the Punjab Kings (PBKS) set-up, Australia batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday said he is very thankful for the glowing endorsement received from skipper Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting following his explosive start to the season. Connolly lit up the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by hitting an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls in his debut game as a number three batter against the Gujarat Titans

New Delhi: Behind the steady rise of Punjab Kings wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh has been the useful mentorship of Yuvraj Singh, who has weathered the highest pressures of international cricket for more than a decade. For Prabhsimran, who has made 80 runs in three innings for PBKS in IPL 2026, his relationship with Yuvraj is like of an elder brother rather than a coach. In a virtual roundtable interaction facilitated by the franchise on Thursday, Prabhsimran opened up about the personal n

Chennai Super Kings: Punjab Kings (PBKS) wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh has attributed his successful opening partnership with Priyansh Arya to an unselfish tactical approach and a deep-rooted personal bond that extends beyond the cricket field. Right-handed Prabhsimran and left-handed Priyansh had amassed 532 runs as an opening pair in IPL 2025. The dynamic opening pair have done well in both of PBKS wins in IPL 2026, including a whirlwind 61-run stand coming in 4.1 overs against Chennai

T20 World Cup: England pacer Lauren Bell has admitted she is still coming to terms with leading the teams fast-bowling unit, saying she hadn't really comprehended stepping into a role once occupied by some of the countrys most iconic seamers. At just 25, Bell has evolved into the leader of Englands pace attack following the exits of stalwarts such as Anya Shrubsole and Katherine Brunt, along with the more recent absence of Kate Cross. Her rise began with a breakthrough in the inaugural season of

Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League: Former captain and Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief Tamim Iqbal reflected on the decision to substantially increase domestic match fees and salaries of men and women cricketers, saying players had long been highly underpaid and warranted better financial acknowledgement. This decision marks the first move by the Tamim-led ad hoc committee, which began its work earlier this week, providing much-needed relief to Bangladeshs domestic cricketers, especially

Pakistan Super League: Babar Azam found himself at the centre of a heated moment off the field after dismissing comparisons with Virat Kohli during a post-match press conference in the Pakistan Super League 2026. The Peshawar Zalmi skipper, who guided his side to a tense last-ball victory over the Hyderabad Kingsmen, appeared visibly displeased when questioned about his ability to finish games in comparison to Kohli. While Babar contributed a measured 43 off 37 balls in the chase of 146, he was

IPL Fan Parks: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Phase 2 of the IPL Fan Parks 2026, aimed at delivering the exciting IPL experience to 30 cities across 18 states and 1 Union Territory, thereby broadening the leagues nationwide reach. The Fan Parks will take place across six weekends, from April 18-19 to May 23-24, providing fans in various regions with an opportunity to experience the IPL in a vibrant, community-oriented environment. Several cities such as Puthuppally (K

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Urging his side to remain composed despite a crushing defeat, Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel reminded his teammates to stay calm and positive after their agonising one-run loss to the Gujarat Titans. In a video shared by the franchise following the match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, Axar sought to lift spirits in the dressing room after a result that slipped through their grasp in dramatic fashion. Start of the season, I told, you know, control the emotion a

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Delhi Capitals opener Pathum Nissanka said his 76-run opening stand with KL Rahul was built on a clear plan to attack early, and credited the senior wicketkeeper-batter for sharing valuable tips during their partnership. Thanks to that partnership, where Nissanka made 41 off 24 balls and even took 23 runs off Ashok Sharma in the final over of power-play, DC reached 100 in 9.4 overs in a chase of 211. But they suffered a one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley S

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Amidst the cold winds running on Wednesday night, the tension at the Arun Jaitley Stadium was palpable. After all, two runs were needed from two balls for Delhi Capitals to get a hat-trick of wins in IPL 2026. What also boosted the morale of fans chanting 'Lets go DC constantly was the big-hitting David Miller still at the crease and had smacked Prasidh Krishna for a towering 106m six landing on the top floor of North West stand, shortly after the pacer took out Vipraj Niga

ODI World Cup: Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, currently turning out for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, has cast doubt over his participation in the upcoming one-off Test against India in June, saying the demands of red-ball cricket could put his long-term career at risk. Shortly after IPL 2026 ends, Afghanistan will play a one-off Test against India in New Chandigarh from June 6-10. Since Afghanistan played its first Test against India in 2018, they have played 12 Tests and Rashid, who had 45

Arun Jaitley Stadium: The numbers from Wednesday nights edge of the seat thriller in IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium tell the story of a batting carnage. Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans combined to make 419 runs, including 39 fours and 21 sixes being hit. DCs spinners were at the receiving end of some blazing big-hitting from Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler and Washington Sundar to concede 97 runs in eight overs at an economy rate of 12.12. But one man refused to follow the same script Gujarat

TATA Indian Premier League: After Gujarat Titans sealed a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals to get their first win of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, captain Shubman Gill has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate in the match. Gujarat Titans (GT) Captain Shubman Gill has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 14 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. As this was his

KKR vs LSG Match 15 , Cricket Tips : Kolkata Knight Riders started the IPL 2026 with two consecutive defeats after conceding 220+ scores. Their third group game was abandoned due to rain, which has left them with one point in three games. Now, they will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday. This contest will be held at Eden Gardens at 7:30 PM IST. KKR had a lucky escape in the previous game against PBKS, when they lost two quick wickets before the rain came. But they can't afford ano

Indian Premier League: Gujarat Titans edged Delhi Capitals by one run in a humdinger finish in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will be replayed in the minds of everyone inside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for a long time to come. David Miller very nearly pulled off the impossible, but the run out of Kuldeep Yadav on the last ball led to one of the great IPL finishes going in GTs favour, as they got their first win of IPL 2026. Fifties from a returning Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Washi

Kolkata Knight Riders: Struggling three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders have confirmed that Sunil Narine has recovered from his illness and has returned to training ahead of their match against Lucknow Super Giants. Varun Chakravarthy remains uncertain due to a finger injury. Sunil became ill on the morning of our match against PBKS, which is why he wasnt part of the XI. He has felt better since then and trained with the team both yesterday and today. He batted and bowled, the franchise said

Cricket New South Wales said on Wednesday it would support David Warner after he was charged with drink-driving, adding that the former Australian opener aware of the seriousness of the incident. The 39-year-old Sydney Thunder captain is due to appear in court on May 7 after allegedly blowing more than twice the legal limit in a random breath test in Sydney over the weekend. Cricket NSW, which has a long-term partnership with government agency Transport for NSW, said it was committed to educatin

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kartik Tyagi is ready to take on the responsibility for Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of their important match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Injuries to key bowlers have placed the 25-year-old in a situation in which the team is hoping for him to shoulder the burden of carrying the bowling unit. Even after a rain-abandoned game, Tyagi stated that the team's determination is strong. We have it in our minds that we have to win the match. We are q

Indian Premier League: Captain Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, and Washington Sundar hit blazing fifties each as Gujarat Titans posted 210/4 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in match 14 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Yet GT could be left wondering if they could have got more runs, considering they made only 58 runs in the last six overs. Buttler was back to his devastating best with the bat by hitting a 27-ball 52, laced with thr

Indian Premier League: The Gujarat Titans' batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips believes getting some momentum through their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against the Delhi Capitals will be key to turning around the teams fortunes in the ongoing season. GT, the IPL 2022 winners, have been winless so far, and a win in New Delhi will help them get off the mark on the points table. It's the same for me as it is for everyone else. We got ourselves into a very good position, the last game espe