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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frustrated Rishabh Pant: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant delivered a blunt and straightforward assessment after his sides seven-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday, insisting that his side remains a f***ing good team despite slipping to another high-scoring loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. LSG, though eliminated from the play-offs race, posted a formidable 220/5 in 20 overs on a batting-friendly surface, but Rajasthan Royals ove

Lucknow Super Giants: Rajasthan Royals (RR) pulled off a sensational chase at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday, overhauling the 221-run target set by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) with five balls to spare, riding on opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshis 93 and a composed yet explosive 53 not out from Dhruv Jurel in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Jaipur. In a match that swung between brute force and calculated composure, RRs batters dismantled LSGs attack and ensured there were no late stumbles

National Sports Federations: Indian tennis legend Leander Paes has asked the various National Sports Federations (NSF) around the country to learn from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Indian Premier League (IPL) how to professionalise sports not only at the top of the pyramid but also at the grassroots level. When you look at that, there is so much to learn from the BCCI and the IPL. I think every other sporting governance can come together and work with the IPL and BCCI

India Senior Selection Committee: A wave of excitement and pride has swept across Rajasthan following the selection of Rajasthan all-rounder Manav Suthar in Indias Test squad for the upcoming Test series against Afghanistan. Welcoming the announcement made by the Board of Control for Cricket in India Senior Selection Committee, Mohit Jaswant Yadav, Convener of the Rajasthan Cricket Association Ad-hoc Committee, along with all members of the committee, congratulated Manav Suthar on his achievemen

Lucknow Super Giants: Opening batter Mitchell Marsh fell four runs short of a deserved century, but his blistering knock, coupled with Josh Inglis 60 and their strong partnership, laid the foundation for Lucknow Super Giants imposing 220/5 against Rajasthan Royals in their must-win Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday. On a batting-friendly surface, LSGs top order tore into Rajasthans attack from the outset, with Marsh and Inglis producing a breath

Chennai Super Kings: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have allowed emotion to overshadow cricketing reality during the ongoing discussion surrounding MS Dhoni and his future with the franchise. With retirement speculation once again dominating conversations around Dhoni following CSKs final home game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Chepauk, Manjrekar admitted he has little left to add to the debate and suggested the focus should instead shift tow

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: Leftarm spinner Manav Suthar, left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, and lanky pacer Gurnoor Brar were on Tuesday handed maiden callups to Indias squad for the oneoff Test against Afghanistan, to be played in New Chandigarh from June 610. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced the 15member squad on Tuesday, with Shubman Gill appointed captain and KL Rahul replacing Rishabh Pant as the vicecaptain. Brar, Suthar, and Dubey hav

RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports: Praise from one of the worlds most celebrated athletes has struck a special chord with Indian hockey players. Virat Kohli, the legendary Indian cricketer and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart, highlighted the extraordinary fitness standards of Indian hockey players, acknowledging the physical demands of the sport and calling attention to an often-underappreciated aspect of hockey. During the third edition of the RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit o

RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports: Virat Kohli discussed leadership, pressure, and the mindset needed to excel at the highest level during one of the most anticipated sessions at the third RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit Powered by Leaders, as he said that he can perform beyond his strengths if he's playing for a larger cause. In the candid discussion called Mind Over Everything: Virat Kohli on Peak Performance, Kohli openly discussed the pursuit of excellence that has shaped his nearly t

Lusknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran offered an honest assessment of both his own struggles and LSGs disappointing IPL 2026 season, admitting that neither he nor the franchise had managed to find consistency in a difficult campaign. LSG became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race this season, ending another season that began with promise but faded away midway through the tournament. Speaking to the broadcasters before the toss, Pooran said the franch

RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu shared an emotional tribute to Virat Kohli after the two sporting greats met at the recent RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Later, the two-time Olympic medallist posted a photograph with the former India captain on Instagram along with a heartfelt message that quickly resonated across social media. Every time Ive needed guidance, youve always been there with the right advice and the right words. The

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka praised young fast bowler Prince Yadav after the pacer earned his maiden India call-up for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced squads for the one-off Test and three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, both scheduled to be played in India next month. Prince was rewarded for an impressive IPL 2026 campaign in which he emerged as one of Lucknows stand

Lucknow Super Giants: Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and elected to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their penultimate game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 league stage at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Tuesday. Three playoff spots have already been sealed, but the battle for the final berth is set to go down to the wire with five teams still in contention. Rajasthan Royals find themselves under pressure after three consecutive defeats, a slump that has seen them g

Bangladesh are three wickets away from a famous Test series win at home after spinner Taijul Islam took 4-113 to rattle Pakistan despite a rearguard by the opposition batters on Tuesday. Pakistan ended day four on 316-7, needing another 121 runs for victory in what would be a record chase of 437 on the fifth and final day in Sylhet. Mohammad Rizwan, on 75, and Sajid Khan, on eight, were unbeaten at the close of play. Left-arm spinner Taijul struck key blows, including Babar Azam for 47 and Salma