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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill expressed satisfaction over his teams all-round effort, lauding both the bowling unit and improved fielding display in their four-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. After being put in to bat, RCB were restricted to 155 in 19.2 overs, a total Gill believed was below par on the surface. Feels very satisfying. On a wicket like t

Indian Premier League: Gujarat Titans batter Jos Buttler credited skipper Shubman Gill for setting up the chase with an aggressive approach in the Power-play as the team beat the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by four wickets. Chasing a target of 156, the Gujarat Titans rode on Gills blistering 43 off 18 balls to seal a four-wicket win in 15.5 overs in Match 42 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Buttler himself played a key role with a quickfire 39 off 19 deliveries

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar admitted that his side fell short with the bat and paid the price for losing wickets in the middle overs as they went down by four wickets to the Gujarat Titans in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. After being put in to bat, RCB posted 155 in 19.2 overs, with Devdutt Padikkal top-scoring with 40 and Virat Kohli contributing a quickfire 28. However, a middle-orde

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Skipper Shubman Gill led from the front and scored 43 runs off just 18 balls as Gujarat Titans (GT) chased down a modest 156-run target in just 15.5 overs while losing six wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Chasing a modest target, the Gujarat Titans got off to a flying start, led by their captain, Shubman Gill. He began aggressively, smashing a f

Indian Premier League: A dramatic moment unfolded at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as Virat Kohli found himself at the centre of attention during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between the Gujarat Titans (GT) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Known for his passion and intensity on the field, Kohli was seen questioning the fourth umpire following a controversial catch taken by Jason Holder to dismiss skipper Rajat Patidar. The situation developed during an important phas

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Fast bowler Arshad Khan picked three wickets as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were bowled out for just 155 runs in 19.2 overs against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Put in to bat first, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had a slow start to their innings. Mohammed Siraj bowled a tight opening over, giving away just six runs and keeping things under control early on. However, th

Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel confirmed that left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc will be available for selection in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Rajasthan Royals, to be played at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Friday. Starc was recovering from a shoulder and elbow injury and joined the squad only a couple of days ago. He is now all set to play his first competitive cricket game since January. His presence will boost DCs bowling line-up, which has

Gujarat Titans Sai Sudharsan: Gujarat Titans (GT) opener Sai Sudharsan asserted that there is no added pressure on the teams top order despite poor contributions from the lower order, as they look to deliver consistently in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Addressing the responsibility shared by the top three, including Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, Sudharsan made it clear that the group thrives on clarity rather than pressure. No, I feel it's not. And we completely believe in all

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener Jacob Bethell highlighted the special experience of batting alongside Virat Kohli, calling it one of the standout moments of his Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 journey so far, as the team clashes with the Gujarat Titans (GT) at Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Bethell spoke about the incredible atmosphere that follows Kohli wherever he plays, saying it often feels like a home game even at away venues. Batting with

Unchanged Gujarat Titans: Gujarat Titans (GT) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Both teams are unchanged. GT had a mediocre start to their season. In eight matches played, the Shubman Gill-led side has won four and lost as many matches and is currently placed fifth on the IPL 2026 points table. They are coming to the contest after register

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage: Newly-appointed interim chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket, Eran Wickramaratne, has asserted that the ongoing administrative overhaul is aimed purely at revitalising the sport across all levels, dismissing any notion of political interference following the resignation of the previous board led by Shammi Silva. Wickramaratne, a former Member of Parliament and investment banker, assumed charge at SLC headquarters after being appointed by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara

Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings are sitting at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 table, but former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop believes that their bowling needs to step up in terms of execution, adding that out-batting strong opposition teams is not a sustainable formula for winning the championship. PBKS saw their unbeaten run end when they lost to Rajasthan Royals by six wickets in New Chandigarh. Their bowlers bowled more than twice the number of slower balls compared

T20 World Cup: Experienced campaigners Dane Paterson and Ottneil Baartman have been included alongside emerging pacer Nqobani Mokoena in South Africa As squad for their upcoming tour of England, where they will face the England Lions in a series of red- and white-ball matches. The tour will begin with two four-day fixtures from May 22, with the side to be led by batter Marques Ackermann. The coaching group will be headed by Wandile Gwavu, with former internationals Justin Ontong and Rory Kleinve

Cheteshwar Pujara: Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara admitted that attempting modern attacking shots like the reverse sweep would not have suited his batting style, saying it could have cost him his wicket in Test cricket. Ravi bhai, if I had played such a shot in a Test match, I wouldnt have been able to score runs. All three of my stumps would have been knocked over, because it was very difficult for me to execute that shot, Pujara told Jio Hotstar. The remark came during a light-heart

T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharmas wife Ritika Sajdeh penned down a heartfelt message on his birthday as the Indian star turned 39, with wishes pouring in from fans, teammates, and well-wishers across the world. Sharing an emotional note on Instagram, Ritika wrote, Happy happy birthday, my Ro. Ive spent every year saying youre my best friend, my soulmate, and the best part of us, and this year is no different. To many more lifetimes of everything we have in this one and more. A modern-day white-ball g

European T20 Premier League: Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes has seen European cricket from the inside, including coaching Sweden. Now, as co-owner of the Rotterdam franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), the legendary fielding icon said he is finally positioned to convert everything he learned into a lasting impact and make a difference on the continent through the competition. Apart from Rhodes, fellow South Africans Faf du Plessis, who will also captain the Rotterdam s

F1 Sim Racing India Open: Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the official brand ambassador for a Formula 1-backed sim racing initiative in India, with Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited announcing his association ahead of the launch of the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026. The programme, organised under an agreement granting Mumbai Falcons the rights to host an official Formula 1-sanctioned sim-racing competition, aims to create a structured national platform for emerging esports racing talent across th

Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Rajasthan Royals will look to build on their recent momentum when they take on Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Friday in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter. Rajasthan have enjoyed a solid campaign so far, registering six wins from nine matches to sit comfortably in fourth place on the points table. The side, led by Riyan Parag, heads into the contest on the back of a morale-boosting victory, having successfully chased down a daunting 223-run target to hand Punja

European T20 Premier League: Jonty Rhodes, the former South Africa fielding stalwart who is now the co-owner of the Rotterdam franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), said the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has created a relentless batting environment that leaves bowlers under the pump and that only exceptional fielding can offer them any relief. Rhodes comments come against the backdrop of a bruising IPL 2026 season for bowlers, where even ace fast bowler Jasp

The Marylebone Cricket Club: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has issued a clarification on the Obstructing the Field law following the controversial dismissal of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi during the teams recent IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants. The incident sparked widespread debate after Raghuvanshi was adjudged out by the third umpire while attempting to take a U-turn and return to the strikers end. The batter had initially set off for a quick single

With Tilak Varma: Former India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar praised Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster Salil Arora for his ability to make an immediate impact, while also pointing out the key areas where the Mumbai Indians need improvement following their defeat in the ongoing IPL 2026. Arora, who played a brief but effective cameo of 30 off 10 in SRHs record chase against MI at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, drew attention for his composure and clarity despite limited time at the crease. Chasing a

New Delhi: Former India spinner Piyush Chawla credited Sunrisers Hyderabad batters for executing a near-perfect run chase against Mumbai Indians, highlighting that at no point their asking run rate spiralled out of control. Chasing a daunting 244 at the Wankhede Stadium, SRH produced one of the most dominant batting performances of the season, with their top order setting the tone early and the middle order ensuring there were no stumbles along the way. You have to give full credit to the batter

Electronic Cigarettes Act: Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Riyan Parag has been fined 25 percent of his match fee and handed a demerit point after being caught using a vape inside the dressing room during the IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings in New Chandigarh. A statement from the IPL on Thursday said Parag admitted to breaching Level 1 of the IPLs Code of Conduct, which covers conduct that brings the game into disrepute. The incident occurred during RRs successful chase when cameras captured h

Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard has thrown his support behind pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, urging critics to show patience despite the pacers modest returns in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season. The remarks came after the Mumbai Indians suffered a heavy six-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where even a daunting total of 243 proved insufficient. Bumrah, one of the sides key bowlers, has managed just two wickets in eight matches so far, though

Aakash Chopra: Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes the Mumbai Indians are grappling with an identity crisis in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, having struggled to find consistency both while setting targets and chasing them. Mumbais woes were highlighted once again in their recent defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, where, despite posting a formidable 243/5 on the board, they were unable to defend the total as SRH chased it down comfortably. The loss came shortly after another disappointing ou

Former South Africa: Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn heaped praise on Sunrisers Hyderabads middle-order batter Heinrich Klaasen for his scintillating knock against Mumbai Indians and pointed out that the batter is still right up there as an Orange Cap contender despite coming out to bat in the middle order. After openers Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head added 129 runs for the frist wicket, Klaasen thrashed an unbeaten 65 off 30, while Salil Arora smoked 30 not out off ten balls to hand

ODI World Cup: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen reserved special praise for Heinrich Klaasen after the 34-year-old batter's 65-run innings, which helped Sunrisers Hyderabad's win over Mumbai Indians, saying the South Africa cricket board should ask Klassen to join the national team for the ODI World Cup in 2027. After Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma gave SRH a flying start in their chase of 244, Klaasen, the highest run-scorer of the season from the batting position number four and onwar

New Delhi: Travis Head credited a collective batting effort and strong partnerships after Sunrisers Hyderabad pulled off a record-breaking chase to defeat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their recently concluded IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium. The Australian power-hitter also acknowledged that the tournament is a tough one to compete in but the team is in a good space. Chasing a daunting 244, SRH produced a fearless batting display led by Head, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, with

European T20 Premier League: Three renowned South African cricketers, Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis, and Heinrich Klaasen, have teamed up to buy the fifth franchise in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Europe's first ICC-approved T20 tournament based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Madhukar Shree has joined as Managing Partner. This development marks a milestone for a league quickly gaining popularity as one of the most exciting new cricket competitions, scheduled to launch in six European citie

Legends League Cricket: Before the Delhi Capitals begin their practice sessions in IPL 2026, three men are already at the stadium and quietly set up the practice nets. In their kit bags, they carry no bats, caps, gloves or pads. What they carry instead are a variety of balls and sidearm throwers with which they make the batters practice relentlessly ahead of every match day. Aniket Berde, Darshan Singh, and Sai Pendum arm themselves with their sidearm throwers and hurl a cricket ball at velociti

GT vs RCB Match 42, Cricket Tips :The reigning champion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will be in action in the upcoming contest. They will face Gujarat Titans in match no. 42. This contest will be held on Thursday at 7:30 PM IST at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. RCB beat GT a week back. Virat Kohli led them to the win. RCB will be keen to carry on the form and add another win. Two points at this stage can help them get to the top of the table. On the other hand, GT have had some misses

But Heinrich Klaasen: Hardik Pandya admitted Mumbai Indians were simply outplayed on the night despite posting a daunting 243, conceding that poor execution with the ball and missed chances cost them dearly against a relentless Sunrisers Hyderabad batting unit. I don't think dew played much of a role. Just that they played some good shots. We bowled some bad balls. They got off to a brisk start. We didn't pull it back. It was not enough, Pandya said after the defeat at the Wankhede Stadium. Trav

Unbeaten Heinrich Klaasen: A fierce performance from Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen guided Sunrisers Hyderabad to a remarkable chase of 243 and beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets in the 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. What started as a tough target quickly became an exciting display of bold batting. Right from the beginning, SRH showed their determination in chasing 244. Abhishek wasted no time, hitting Trent

U19 T20 World Cup: Charlotte Edwards believes England are a very different team as they head into the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup. She supports her team in making a serious title run while preparing to host the event this summer. The former captain, who led England to victory when they hosted and won the first edition in 2009, noted that the current group is eager to replicate that success on home ground. I think we're a very different team. We're coming here to win it. We know it's going

Indian Premier League: After a refreshing break, Will Jacks returned with a bang, spearheading a massive total of 243 for the Mumbai Indians against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 in what he described as a atting paradise. Highlighting a fearless approach, Jacks emphasised the team's commitment to playing with freedom, a strategy that paid off during his explosive partnership with Ryan Rickelton. Buzzing to be here after having some time off. Brilliant pitch, and what we spoke about was playin

Indian Premier League: Ryan Rickeltons century and his opening partnership with Will Jacks powered Mumbai Indians to 243/5 in 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 41 of the Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Mumbai started their innings cautiously against Pat Cummins. He generated early movement and bounce, making things difficult for both Rickelton and Will Jacks. However, Jacks broke the tension by lifting Cummins over mid-on for a boundary, setting

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on 2022 winner Gujarat Titans in an away fixture of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday. RCB head into the contest on the back of a five-wicket win over GT in Bengaluru earlier this season and a dominant nine-wicket victory against the Delhi Capitals. The defending champions currently sit comfortably on the points table with 12 points from eight game

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: India will announce their 15-member squad for the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup on Saturday evening at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. The marquee event will be held in England from June 12 to July 5. After the womens selection committee finalises the squad, captain Harmanpreet Kaur, chief selector Amita Sharma, and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia will announce the squad in a press conference at 5 pm. In addition to the Womens T20 World Cup squad, the five-member se

Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians players wore black armbands during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday as a mark of respect and solidarity following the untimely demise of the daughter of a member of their support staff. Dear All, due to the untimely demise of our support staffs daughter, Mumbai Indians players will wear black arm bands today, in remembrance and solidarity with the family, the Mumbai Indians s

Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Match 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Mumbai Indians have made multiple changes to their lineup, bringing in Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Robin Minz, and Trent Boult, while Quinton de Kock, Sherfane Rutherford, Shardul Thakur, and Krish Bhagat miss out. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad have drafted in Travis Head and Harsh Dubey in place

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Rajasthan Royals (RR) young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has responded to the viral 'AI chip' claims surrounding his bat, delivering a humorous and composed reply that quickly grabbed attention. The young batter joked that whatever power he has comes straight from above, adding that if anything is installed, its by God and hes simply using it. God has given it to me. He himself said something is installed in my bat. I am using that, Vaibhav said in a video released by Rajast

Afghanistan Cricket Board: Former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran, who is fighting for his life at a hospital in New Delhi is in urgent need of blood and Zadran's family has appealed A-positive blood donors to help the 30-year-old as he battles a rare with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening immune disorder. Zadran, who played 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is for Afghanistan from 2009 to 2020, is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) with stage four HLH. Under this co

Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage: Former Member of Parliament and investment banker Eran Wickramaratne has been named as chairman of Sri Lanka Crickets (SLC) interim committee, established with an aim to run the sports governing body following the resignation of president Shammi Silva and his executive committee. In the interim committee constituted by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage, former national captains Roshan Mahanama and Kumar Sangakkara have been included, so as exopener Sidath W

Indian Premier League: Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More believes the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already lived up to expectations, noting that while the tournament has begun on an exciting note, the second half promises even more intensity with multiple teams in strong contention and no clear favourite emerging yet. It's a good beginning and an exciting one. The first half of this season has already delivered much more than the expectations. We have seen multiple 200+ scores, which

Warwickshire County Cricket Club: Fast bowler Issy Wong described her inclusion in Englands squad for the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup as a dream come true, especially with the tournament opener set to be staged at her home ground Edgbaston on June 12. Issy debuted for England across formats in 2022, has featured in 17 T20Is, claiming 13 wickets at an average of 29.76. Its very special to be named in the squad, especially with this being a home World Cup. Its a dream come true in many ways, and

Indian Premier League: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the fearless approach shown by the younger generation is ushering in an exciting phase for Indian cricket, highlighting how teenage talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are taking on top international bowlers without hesitation during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Pathans remarks come amid the emergence of young players making an immediate impact at the highest level, reflecting a shift in mindset in which opponents' age

ICC T20 World Cup: Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has blamed the Bangladesh interim government for the team's absence from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, terming the decision a blunder and a massive setback for the cricket-loving nation. I think it's a blunder from the government side that they took the decision not to participate in that World Cup, Shakib told reporters on the sidelines of the EUT20 Belgium jersey launch event. He emphasised that missing out on a global tournament hurts both

Indian Premier League: Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary has sent out a stern warning to young cricketers to be careful regarding their off-field or on-field conduct during high-profile tournaments, following the social media storm after Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag caught vaping on camera during his side's IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings. The incident happened during the 16th over of the RR's chase when cameras panned to the dressing room, catching a brief moment where Para

Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings pace-bowling coach James Hopes stressed the need to regroup and recalibrate after the team suffered its first defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, even as they continue to sit atop the points table. Punjabs unbeaten run came to an end after Rajasthan Royals chased down a daunting 223 in a high-scoring encounter in New Chandigarh. Despite posting 222/4, the Kings were unable to defend the total, marking a rare setback in an otherwise dominant

Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has revisited its earlier decision and granted No objection certificate (NOC) to pacer Nahid Rana to allow him to participate in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) T20. The BCB previously granted NOC to Nahid to play in PSL only till April 13 citing international commitment, which includes white ball series against New Zealand. Nahid was pulled out of the tournament to manage his workload on April 13. But he's now set to return to represent h