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Lucknow Super Giants: Right-handed opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been drafted into the India A squad for the upcoming 50-over triseries in Sri Lanka, starting on June 9. Gaikwad replaces Riyan Parag, who has been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury. The Mens Selection Committee has added Ruturaj Gaikwad to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka. He replaces vice-captain Riyan Parag, who has been ruled out of the series due to a hamstring injury. Riyan's rehabilitat

Asian Full Members: Thailand, Malaysia and China have secured qualification for the womens cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games after emerging as the top three teams in the qualifying event staged in the city between May 26 and 31. The trio will join the already-qualified teams at the continental showpiece, which is scheduled to be held across Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya in Japan during September and October next year. Thailand enjoyed a flawless campaign in the preliminary stage, topping

Jharkhand State Cricket Association: The six franchises of the Jharkhand T20 League, Ranchi Titans, Jamshedpur Steelers, Chota Nagpur Royals, Koylanchal Super Kings, Dhanbad Diamonds and Santhal Strikers battled it out on the bidding table to finalise their rosters, blending established international stars with the state's most promising emerging talent. The picks of the auction for the inaugural season of the were Robin Minz (Koylanchal Super Kings), Virat Singh (Chota Nagpur Royals), Md Kounai

Ee Sala Mattomme Namde: The stage is set at the Narendra Modi Stadium for the ultimate clash of the IPL 2026 final! On one side, we have the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), riding a massive wave of emotion, havans, and prayers as they eye a historic back-to-back title defense. On the other side, the home favourites Gujarat Titans (GT), led by Shubman Gill, are back in front of their home crowd looking to reclaim the crown. From special poojas in Hubballi to havans in Vija

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has suggested Gujarat Titans (GT) consider an unconventional team combination for the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying the franchise should at least explore the possibility of starting with only three overseas players if they bowl first. Gujarat Titans will take on defending champions RCB in Sundays title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the home side looking to overturn the disappointment of

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar is keeping emotions and expectations in check ahead of the IPL 2026 final against the Gujarat Titans, insisting that Sundays title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium is 'a normal game' for him despite the stakes involved. RCB enter the final as defending champions after another dominant campaign in which they topped the league standings and secured direct qualification for the summit clash with a crushing 92-run

The Asian Games: The Asian Games wrestling trials at Delhis IG Stadium were meant to showcase Indias best women wrestlers fighting for a place on the national team. Instead, the event exposed glaring shortcomings in administration, technology and officiating, prompting many in the wrestling fraternity to say that the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) needs to take a leaf out of the BCCIs playbook. Athletes and former wrestlers were left frustrated by repeated technical glitches, frequent stopp

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill on Saturday said he is not burdened by expectations of home fans and will make use of familiar conditions in the IPL final against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad. Gujarat hammered Rajasthan Royals in the last play-off to qualify for their third final in five years, winning the title in 2022. One of two latest teams in the T20 tournament, Gujarat won the trophy at the 130,000 Narendra Modi Stadium in their debut season and then los

Spinner Arafat Minhas became the first Pakistan bowler to take five wickets on his ODI debut on Saturday as the hosts eased to a five-wicket win over Australia in the series opener in Rawalpindi. Minhas finished with 5-32 as an under-strength Australia were bowled out for 200 in 44.1 overs before Pakistan chased down the target with 45 balls to spare for a memorable win in their 1,000th ODI. Babar Azam struck 69 off 94 balls and Ghazi Ghori made an impressive 65 as Australia's inexperienced spin

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals: As the city gears up for the mega cricket carnival, the star captains of participating teams in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women's League came together for a grand season launch event in Mumbai on Saturday, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting two weeks of high-voltage cricketing action starting June 1. The event was attended by Ajinkya Naik, President, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), Rajdip Gupta, Chairman of t

T20 World Cup: The Indian women's cricket team lost six wickets for 33 runs against a mounting asking rate and went down to England women by 28 runs in the second T20I at the County Ground, Bristol, as the hosts levelled the three-match series 1-1. India had won the first T20I of the series and were looking to seal a 2-0 lead by winning the second match. However, their fine effort with the ball went in vain as they could not back it up with the bat. With spinner Sree Charani picking 3-25, India

RCB vs GT Final, Cricket Tips :The Indian Premier League 2026 will host its final match, which will decide the winner of this season. The reigning champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday at 7:30 PM IST at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. These two teams have been in excellent form. GT are coming off a thumping win over Rajasthan Royals in the qualifier. 2. Captain Shubman Gill slammed a 47-ball ton to take his team into the final. He will be eyeing gettin

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill credited his opening partner Sai Sudharsans unwavering intensity and consistency as one of the biggest strengths behind the teams success, as the 2022 winners prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the title clash to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. GT enters a final at its home venue after beating Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Qualifier 2 in New Chandigarh, where Gill hit a majestic 104 and shared a

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar brushed aside questions about a potential return to Indias T20I setup, insisting his focus remains firmly on guiding the franchise to successive IPL titles as they prepare to face Gujarat Titans in the final to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Im not looking forward to any selection regarding India. So, Im not looking forward to it. I dont see myself as the T20 captain of India. But at the same

Mumbai T20 League Chairman Rajdip: The upcoming Mumbai T20 League is entering its most significant season yet - not because of the star power in the men's league, but because, for the first time, womens version of the competition will also be held simultaneously. Three women's teams will participate in the inaugural season of the league, alongside the eight men's franchises participating in the fourth edition of the competition. Rajdip Gupta, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Mumbai T20 L

T20 World Cup: All-rounder Freya Kemps blistering unbeaten 39 off just 13 balls powered England to 168/5 in their 20 overs against India in the second Womens T20I at the County Ground on Saturday. After the hosts had an iffy time with the bat on a slow pitch, Freya smashed four boundaries and two sixes in a stunning finishing blitz as 39 runs came off the last two overs to dramatically alter the complexion of Englands innings. For India, left-arm spinner Sree Charani was the standout bowler with

Indian Premier League: Former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape believes the result of Sunday's IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad hinges on one question - can Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood break the Shubman Gill-Sai Sudharsan partnership before it takes the game away from RCB? The Gill-Sudharsan opening pair has been the most dominant partnership in IPL 2026 they have amassed 886 runs together at an average of 63.3 and

Danni Wyatt: England opener Danni WyattHodge said she is hoping to smash Indian bowlers on her return to cricketing action from maternity leave as the hosts prepare to face India in the second womens T20I in Bristol on Saturday. Danni returns after taking time off from the T20I series against New Zealand and the first T20I against India to welcome her daughter, Daisy, with partner Georgie Wyatt-Hodge. Her return to action comes at a time when England are 1-0 behind in the three-game series. Ive

Harmanpreet Kaur: England won the toss and elected to bat first in the second womens T20I against India on Saturday, with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and off-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyanka Patil returning to boost the visitors lineup. India are leading the three-game series 1-0 after winning the series opener by 38 runs in Chelmsford. Harmanpreet, who missed the clash due to a calf niggle, replaces Bharti Fulmali, while Shreyanka comes in place of Kranti Gaud. We were looking to bat too, but I

The Eagle Thane Strikers: Eagle Thane Strikers have announced India all-rounder Shardul Thakur as captain for the upcoming edition of the T20 Mumbai League 2026, starting on June 1. One of Mumbai crickets most accomplished performers, Shardul Thakur, brings a wealth of experience to the leadership role, having represented India across formats and played a key role in several domestic and franchise competitions. The appointment reflects the franchises ambition to build on last seasons semifinal f

The Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League season that began with ten teams chasing a dream now comes down to two franchises separated by contrasting styles but united by a common ambition. Under the lights of the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will meet in the IPL 2026 final with the trophy and a place in league history at stake. For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the opportunity is clear: a victory would make them only the third franchis

Jharkhand State Cricket Association: The inaugural season of the Jharkhand T20 League under the aegis of Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) will conduct its first-ever player auction on Saturday with 275 cricketers up for grabs. The six franchises that will each have an auction purse of 50 lakh each are Ranchi Titans, Jamshedpur Steelers, Chota Nagpur Royals, Koylanchal Super Kings, Dhanbad Diamonds, and Santhal Strikers. Jharkhand has been such an integral part of Indian cricket for a l

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will clash with 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. After lifting their maiden IPL trophy last year, RCB faces the challenge of defending the crown for the first time in franchise history. The Rajat Patidar-led side responded in impressive fashion, finishing at the top of the points table with nine w

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Titans will enter the IPL 2026 final with momentum firmly behind them after overcoming setbacks, pressure situations, and a disappointing defeat in Qualifier 1 to secure their place in the title clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Led by Shubman Gill, the Titans produced one of the most consistent campaigns of the season, finishing among the top two teams in the league stage with 18 points in 14 match

PGTI CEO Amandeep Singh Johl: The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) CEO Amandeep Singh Johl believes the association of cricket legend Kapil Dev with Indian golf has provided the sport with unprecedented credibility and confidence, while also helping strengthen its vision of producing world-class champions. Speaking about Dev's growing role within the PGTI setup, Johl said the former World Cup-winning captain's commitment to golf sends a strong message about the sport's potential in India.

In New Chandigarh: Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeperbatter Dhruv Jurel reflected on his teams campaign in IPL 2026, which ended after a seven-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, adding that the side played positive cricket throughout the season despite falling short of reaching the final. In New Chandigarh, RR posted 214/6, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshis astonishing 96. But Shubman Gills majestic 104 helped GT chase the total and set up a title clash with defending champions Royal Chall

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take inspiration from their amazing journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 league stage and the Qualifier 1 when they take on 2022 winners Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. After lifting their maiden IPL trophy last year, RCB are set to face the challenge of defending the crown for the first time in franchise history. The Rajat Patidar-led side responded

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Gwalior Cheetahs unveiled their squad for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup season. The team includes IPL-winning captain Rajat Patidar and skilled fast bowlers such as Akash Singh Raghuwanshi and Mangesh Yadav, bolstering the pace attack with quality and versatility. Patidar led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their maiden IPL title in 2025, and continued to showcase his fine skills at the helm in the ongoing edition as well, as his side marched

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Gujarat Titans director of cricket Vikram Solanki lavished praise on Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan after the pairs match-winning opening stand powered the franchise into the IPL 2026 final, describing their adaptability and relentless hunger for runs as the foundation of one of the most successful partnerships in the tournament. Gill smashed a magnificent 104 off 53 balls while Sudharsan contributed 58 off 32 deliveries as Gujarat chased down Rajasthan R

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has hailed Gujarat Titans openers Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan as the greatest opening combination in IPL history, crediting their record-breaking partnership in Qualifier 2 as the defining factor behind the Rajasthan Royals' exit from IPL 2026. The duo once again delivered on the biggest stage, stitching together a blistering 167-run stand in just 77 deliveries as Gujarat chased down 215 with ease to book a place in the final

FIFA World Cup: Belgium football head coach Rudi Garcia has shown firm belief in his side to achieve great things as they gear up for their fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance. Belgium are placed in Group G with Egypt, Iran and New Zealand, and the 62-year-old coach has set a clear goal of coming out on top in the group stage and securing a favourable draw for the next round. We need to distinguish between our objective and our ambition. Our priority is to get through the group stage. L

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Bhopal Wolves have announced the squad for the upcoming edition of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup. Sanskriti Gupta and Aayushi Shukla are among the prominent names in the line-up. Bhopal Wolves Rupesh Kirar showed confidence in the squad and said, Weve put together a team that combines experience, energy and plenty of young talent. The atmosphere in the camp is very positive, and the players are eager to play an attacking and fearless brand of cricket this s

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India captain Anil Kumble hailed Shubman Gill's match-winning century in Qualifier 2 as a perfect example of leadership under pressure, describing the Gujarat Titans skipper's unbeaten knock and authority at the crease as the defining factors behind his side's march into the IPL 2026 final. Gill produced a sublime 104 off 53 deliveries to lead Gujarat Titans to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals, successfully chasing down 215 and securing

PCA New Chandigarh Stadium: Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan credited captain Shubman Gill for producing a remarkable innings in their seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, saying the team never focused on the target and instead stuck to a simple ball-by-ball approach during the record chase. Chasing 215 at the PCA New Chandigarh Stadium on Friday, Gujarat rode on Gills magnificent 104 off 53 balls and Sudharsans 58 off 32 deliveries to reach 219/3 with eight balls to s

The South African: Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performances have gone beyond discussions about age, with the South African quick hailing the Rajasthan Royals teenager's fearless approach and natural instincts after another stunning knock in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2. Even as Gujarat booked their place in the IPL final with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, Rabada admitted that Sooryavanshi's 96-run innings once again left opponents in awe, de

Chennai Super Kings: Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has publicly expressed his frustration over England all-rounder Sam Currans absence from the IPL 2026 season, raising concerns about player availability and contractual commitments after the franchises campaign came to an end in Qualifier 2 against the Gujarat Titans. The Royals suffered a seven-wicket defeat on Friday, bringing the curtain down on a season that Sangakkara said was repeatedly disrupted by personnel setbacks. Among

Captain Tom Latham: Captain Tom Latham praised centurion Tom Blundell and seamer Nathan Smith after New Zealand thrashed Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in the single test in Belfast on Friday - providing the perfect platform for their first test against England at Lord's next week. The tourists found themselves on the ropes early, falling to 86-4 inside 23 overs, but the magnificence of a Blundell hundred helped to transform the game as the wicketkeeper-batsman joined with Rachin Ravindra for

Captain Hayley Matthews: West Indies continued their impressive start to the Women's Tri-Series in Ireland, registering a convincing 25-run victory over Pakistan on Friday to make it two wins from two matches. After defeating the home side the day before, West Indies again produced a fine all-round performance with all parts of the batting lineup firing, and the bowlers limiting Pakistan's response in a chase of 200. After winning the toss and batting, two of the mainstays of West Indies' lineup

Yash Raj Punja: Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara believes that young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is now ready to be included in the Indian squad after his remarkable IPL 2026 performance which established him as one of the best young cricketers to have ever graced the game. The 15-year-old ended the season with an astonishing 776 runs in 16 games, having struck at an amazing rate of 237.30 runs per hundred balls, which helped Rajasthan reach Qualifier 2 before they were beaten by Gujarat

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Shubman Gills majestic 104 off 53 balls and a record 167run opening partnership with B Sai Sudharsan powered Gujarat Titans to their highest successful chase in the IPL, as they overhauled Rajasthan Royals 214 in Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the title clash, where they will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru. On a tricky twopaced pitch with variable bounce, RR rode on Vaibhav Sooryavanshis sparkling yet mature 96, Ravindra Ja

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Shubman Gills majestic 104 off 53 balls and a record 167-run opening partnership with B. Sai Sudharsan powered Gujarat Titans to acing their highest successful chase in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as they overhauled Rajasthan Royals 214 in Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the title clash, where they will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). At the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Gill scored

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants Director of Cricket Tom Moody said Rishabh Pants decision to step down as the sides captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has come after he recognised that its time to move on from captaincy for now and focus as a player after two difficult seasons. Pant, 28, was bought for Rs 27 crore by LSG at the mega auction held in 2024, making him the most expensive purchase in IPL history. But under him, LSG had a disappointing time, getting 10 wins and 18 l

Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited: Senior representatives from leading New Zealand sports organisations visited Ahmedabad on Friday to assess the citys sports infrastructure and review facilities under development for future international multi-sport events, including preparations for the proposed Commonwealth Games in 2030. The delegation toured the Adani Sports Centre at the Sabarmati Riverfront and the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura as part of a broader visit to

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada, holder of the Purple Cap with 28 scalps, said bowling against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium was about sticking to line and length and adjusting to the tennis ball bounce on offer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. RR, powered by Vaibhav Sooryavanshis 96, Ravindra Jadejas attacking 45, and Donovan Ferreiras late blitz of 38 not out, have set G

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Rajasthan Royals rode on Vaibhav Sooryavanshis sparkling yet mature 96, Ravindra Jadejas attacking 45, and Donovan Ferreiras whirlwind 38 not out to post 214/6 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in their Qualifier 2 clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday. On a tricky two-paced pitch with variable bounce, RR were jolted early by Mohammed Siraj an

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka has recalled Vishmi Gunarathne, Shashini Gimhani, and Kawya Kavindi to their squad for the ICC Womens T20 World Cup, while experienced left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera has been left out in a notable change from the group that toured Bangladesh in April-May. Inoka, who has played 91 T20Is, did not get a game in the T20Is against Bangladesh, which Sri Lanka won 3-0. But she bowled tidy spells in the series against the West Indies in March. Apart from her, Rashmika Sewwandi

Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Donovan Ferreira said the side has switched into autopilot mode as they prepare to take on Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026. RR arrive in Qualifier 2 after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshis astonishing 97. Like you said, we've had three mustwin games, but every game is different. You cant carry one over to the next; today is a big game for us. I cant really speak for them (oth

Narendra Modi Stadium: Gujarat Titans left-handed opener B Sai Sudharsan said the team is treating their IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against Rajasthan Royals as just another game and expressed confidence in the side crossing the line and enter the title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. GT are coming off a 92-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 in Dharamshala. No, I think we're not looking at it like a big day. It's just another day. We're doing

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: An unchanged Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first against the Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 2 clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday. There was a re-spin of the toss by match referee Prakash Bhatt as the call wasnt loud enough from RR captain Riyan Parag. The winner of this clash will meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadiu

T20 World Cup: Australia coach Shelley Nitschke thinks Annabel Sutherland is ready to take on a finishing role at the upcoming ICC Womens T20 World Cup. She believes the all-rounder's versatility could be a significant asset for the defending runners-up in England. Australia will start their World Cup preparations with three warm-up matches against South Africa in Arundel beginning Sunday. They will also play practice games against England and the West Indies before their tournament opener on Ju