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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

MI London, The Hundred team based at the Kia Oval, today named Sokin, the global business payments and finance platform, as its Principal Partner. Sokin will appear on the front of the team's new men's and women's shirts for the 2026 season of The Hundred and will feature the team's players in campaigns. As part of the deal, MI London will also use Sokin's platform to manage funds. The deal extends Sokin's presence across world sport, which already includes Manchester United, Nottingham Forest a

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Friday confirmed that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has stepped down from captaincy duties with immediate effect, and the same has been accepted by the franchise after the side had a tenthplace finish in IPL 2026. After leaving Delhi Capitals, a side he led before in the IPL, Pant took over as LSGs skipper after the franchise roped him in for a record-breaking Rs 27 crore in the mega auction held in 2024. But under him, LSG endured backtobac

T20 World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed the emotional turmoil she went through during the ICC Womens World Cup 2025, admitting that the pressure of performing at a home tournament and being dropped from the playing XI for a crucial match left her broken inside. Speaking on JioStars Unstoppable ahead of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026, Jemimah reflected on the difficult phase she endured even before the tournament began, as expectations and pressure started taking a toll on h

T20 World Cup: Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has revealed the blunt dressing-room message from head coach Amol Muzumdar after the teams third consecutive defeat at the Womens World Cup 2025, admitting that the reality check played a key role in Indias remarkable turnaround en route to lifting the title. Harmanpreet recalled how the atmosphere in the dressing room changed following Indias defeat to England, which came after successive losses and left the team staring at an early exit from the t

ENG-W vs IND-W 2nd T20I , Cricket Tips :India Women produced a thumping performance in the first T20I and beat England Women by 38 runs to take a 1-0 lead. Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia scored half-centuries, and debutant Nandni Sharma took three wickets. Lauren Bell and Amy Jones did well for England, but there was not a contribution from other players. England Women will be under pressure of the series defeat. The second T20I will commence at 11 PM IST on Saturday at County Ground in B

Match Officials Area: The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has strictly prohibited the possession and use of 'Smart Goggles' or sunglasses within the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA). The directive comes after it was brought to the attention of the anti-corruption watchdog that certain companies have been marketing and selling high-tech smart eyewear to players and team support staff, which are quipped with advanced communication features. A

T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Zimbabwe Cricket on Friday announced five match T20I series agaijst South Africa women's team in September. This series will be the first ever bilateral womens series between the two nations on Zimbabwean soil. The matches will all take place at the Queen Sports Club, with the first game set for September 11. The other matches are scheduled for September 13, 15, 17, and 19. This tour marks an important moment for Zimbabwean womens cricket, following their first wh

PAK vs AUS 1st ODI , Cricket Tips :Australia will be on a tour of Pakistan for three ODIs. The Men in Yellow have rested their senior players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, and Josh Hazlewood to manage the workload. Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out after sustaining an injury. That has left Josh Inglis to lead the side. The first ODI will kick off on Saturday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium at 5 PM IST. Australia have an inexperienced side, and they will look to challen

U19 World Cup: Rajasthan Royals (RR) and India's young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi credited his father for shaping his team-first mentality, saying personal milestones hold little value if they do not contribute to victories for the side. Speaking about prioritizing team success over individual achievements, Vaibhav said he values impactful contributions in winning causes more than personal records. Since childhood, my father has always told me that if you score a hundred, a double hu

T20 World Cup: Netherlands captain Babette de Leede has set a strong goal for her team ahead of their first appearance at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The Dutch team aims to secure a top-eight finish to ensure automatic qualification for the next edition. The Netherlands women's team will compete in the T20 World Cup for the first time when the event starts on June 12 in England and Wales. They are grouped with top teams like Australia, India, South Africa, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The Dutch

Match Jemimah Rodrigues: Player of the Match Jemimah Rodrigues credited Yastika Bhatia for sharing the pressure during their match-winning partnership after her brilliant knock of 69 runs helped India defeat England by 38 runs in the opening T20I of the three-match series at the County Ground. Coming in to bat after India were reduced to 7/2 in the opening over, Rodrigues anchored the innings superbly with a fluent 69 off 40 balls while Yastika struck 54 off 40 deliveries as the duo added 126 ru

Charlotte Dean: England stand-in captain Charlotte Dean admitted the huge partnership between Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia proved decisive as England suffered a 38-run defeat to India in the opening match of the three-game Womens T20I series at the County Ground. England made the perfect start after Lauren Bell struck twice in the opening over to dismiss Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, reducing India to 7/2. However, Yastika and Rodrigues counterattacked brilliantly with a 126-run sta

Smriti Mandhana: Indias stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana praised Yastika Bhatia for making a strong comeback and scoring crucial runs for the team after India defeated England by 38 runs in the opening match of the three-game T20I series at the County Ground. After being put into bat, India recovered from a poor start to post 188/7 before restricting England to 150/8 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. India had slipped to 7/2 in the very first over after Lauren Bell dismissed Mandhana for a golde

Hockey U18 Asia Cup: Captain Ketan Kushwaha scored a hat-trick as the Indian men's hockey team opened its campaign at the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 with a dominant 13-0 victory over Kazakhstan in Pool A here on Friday. Ketan led from the front with three goals, while Prahalad Rajbhar, Ashish Tani Purti, Ansh Bahutra and Shahrukh Ali registered a brace each. India controlled proceedings from the outset and were rewarded for their persistence after Kazakhstan weathered the early pressure. Shahrukh Ali (1

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could once again hold the key for his side when they face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Friday, noting that if the youngster survives the powerplay, it will give a massive advantage to RR. Despite RR's strong performances in the tournament, Kumble feels the side still enters the contest as underdogs but

Nandni Sharma: Nandni Sharma's three wickets on international debut followed by half-centuries from Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia, guided India to a 38-run win in the opening game of their three-match T20I series against England here at the County Ground. The 38-run victory is the India women's second-biggest win margin against England in T20ls, after 97 runs at Trent Bridge in 2025. Moreover, Nandni became the second Indian pacer to pick a 3-fer on Women's T20l debut, after Soniya Dabir

Nathan Smith took career-best international figures of 6-40 as New Zealand made Ireland follow-on in a one-off Test in Belfast on Thursday. Ireland were dismissed for 179 in reply to New Zealand's first-innings 490-8 declared, with paceman Smith doing the bulk of the damage as only Andy McBrine (73 not out) and fast bowler Mark Adair (40) offered much resistance after their side collapsed to 38-6. The hosts, made to follow-on by New Zealand captain Tom Latham, were 65-2 at stumps on the second d

T20 World Cup: In the series before the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, India women decided to go into the opening match of the white-ball series against England without regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI informed via social media post that Harmanpreet Kaur has been rested for the first T20I against England and that Smriti Mandhana will be leading the side. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been rested for the first T20I against England Women in Chel

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals will meet in the all-important Qualifier 2 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Friday, with the winner taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final. Both sides know they have to do their best to secure a place in the final by winning the winner-takes-all clash. Gujarat Titans lost to defending champions Royal Challen

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Gujarat Titans know they must be at their absolute best to stop a Rajasthan Royals side playing some of the most explosive cricket of the season, when the two sides meet in a do-or-die Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday. The stakes could not be higher. A win will help the Gujarat Titans book their place in the final at the Narendra Modi Stad