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Indian Premier League: Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel said the team is confident of its bowling attack and its plans are in place to counter teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Qualifier 2 against Rajasthan Royals, to be played at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday. Young Sooryavanshis match-up against GTs new ball pair of Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada will be one of the biggest subplots in deciding who will face Royal Chal

Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals: Will the T20 Mumbai League 2026 unearth someone like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? Does MSC Maratha Royals have someone like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? Will your young players play aggressively like Sooryavanshi? These were some of the questions put to Siddhesh Lad and Amit Dani, captain and coach respectively of the Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals, the defending champions of the T20 Mumbai League 2026, as they unveiled the jersey in Mumbai on Thursday, along with the

Maiden India: Young left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey said his selection for the upcoming one-off Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan felt like a dream come true and described his maiden call-up to the national team as another opportunity to move closer to fulfilling his dream of playing for India. I only see it as an opportunity like another opportunity has been created for me to go one step further in fulfilling my dream. It's a dream of every Indian cricketer to represent his

Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy: The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has retained former India all-rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla as head coach of the Bengal senior mens team for the 202627 domestic cricket season, while appointing former Maharashtra batter Surendra Bhave as his deputy. The CAB had invited applications for a broader set of coaching roles on April 24, sparking speculation that Shuklas tenure might end after Bengal were beaten in the Ranji Trophy semi-finals by eventual champions Jamm

T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said her team is looking forward to testing itself against the worlds best players in the upcoming ICC Womens T20 World Cup in England, set to take place from June 12 to July 5. Pakistan is in Group 1 of the tournament alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Australia, and the Netherlands. The Fatima Sana-led side will also take part in two warm-up fixtures against Sri Lanka and Scotland. It is an exciting time for the Pakistan womens cricket team,

T20 World Cup: A decade after making her England debut as a teenage prodigy, England all-rounder Sophie Ecclestone is preparing for another World Cup campaign with a renewed sense of perspective and a far greater understanding of life away from cricket. Ecclestone, 27, despite having 10 years of international cricket experience, has been a key figure in Englands bowling. She quickly rose after debuting at 17, becoming Englands top wicket-taker in Womens T20s in 2024, surpassing Katherine Sciver-

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Defending champions Bhopal Leopards have announced their squad for the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup. The side features exciting talents like Aniket Verma and Arshad Khan. Leopards will start the campaign against Indore Pink Panthers on June 4 in the evening match at Holkar Stadium. The new season of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup is all set to begin on June 3, with Gwalior Cheetahs taking on Ujjain Falcons in the opening match of the mens tour

Indian Premier League: Former Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Tom Moody said the teams battingheavy approach and their overall style of playing is a brand to admire. Still, it comes at a cost, adding that the franchise must invest more in its bowling unit to achieve balance. Moodys comments come after SRH suffered a 47-run loss to Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Eliminator clash. The side entered the playoffs as the third-best side on the points table. SRH relied heavily

After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Former India left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan said the biggest positive for Jofra Archer this season has been his fitness, noting the Rajasthan Royals pacers ability to play consistently and deliver hostile spells without breaking down has been instrumental in the sides run to Qualifier 2 in IPL 2026. After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit a stunning 97, Archer then delivered a fiery newball spell by claiming three wickets to derail Sunrisers Hyderabads chase. Archers hostil

New Delhi: Former India batter Aakash Chopra hailed Rajasthan Royals teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a special talent after his blistering knock in the Eliminator helped the side beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs. But at the same time Chopra added that his India debut can wait given he is only 15. Sooryavanshi smashed a breathtaking 97 off just 29 balls, laced with 12 sixes, as he tore into SRH bowling line-up and helped RR post a massive 243/8. Sooryavanshi, who now holds the Orange Ca

England T20Is: Young fast bowler Nandni Sharma described her maiden callup to the Indian womens cricket team for the upcoming T20Is against England and the ICC Womens T20 World Cup as a dream come true, adding that the feeling of making it to the national team finally hit her when she played in the tour game against the ECB Development Womens XI. The Chandigarh-based pacer was the joint-highest wicket-taker in her maiden season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) by picking 17 wickets earlier th

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta: Janani N, Vrinda Rathi and Gayathri Venugopalan have been named in the umpires panel for the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup, while GS Lakshmi has been included as one of the four match referees for the mega event starting on June 12 in Birmingham. The upcoming tournament marks the third consecutive edition of the Womens T20 World Cup featuring an allfemale panel of match officials 14 umpires and four match referees overseeing 33 games in the 12-team competition. Apart from

T20 World Cup: Australian all-rounder Grace Harris says adaptability could be the key to her World Cup campaign as she prepares for another shot at global success with her national side in the upcoming ICC Womens T20 World Cup in England and Wales. Named in Australias 15-player squad for the tournament, Harris enters the competition with strong recent form behind her but without a guaranteed place in the starting XI. The experienced batter believes the balance of Australias lineup may require he

ENG-W vs IND-W 1st T20I , Cricket Tips :India Women are gearing up for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 next month. The mega event will be held in England from June 12 onward. But before that, the Women in Blue will face England Women in three T20Is and one Test. The action starts with the first T20I on Thursday. This contest will begin at 11 PM IST at County Ground. England are without captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and star batter Danny Wyatt Hodge. Charlie Dean has been given the capta

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi heaped praise on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him the best buy of tournament history by Rajasthan Royals. RR signed the teenage prodigy for Rs 1.1 crores during the IPL 2025 mega auction as he became the youngest IPL player at just 13. In his debut IPL season, Sooryavanshi became the youngest centurion in men's T20 cricket, smashing 101 off 38 deliveries against Gujarat Ti

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India captain Anil Kumble praised teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, opining that the most striking aspect of his season has been his complete freedom from pressure, even in the biggest moments, after the Rajasthan Royals opener delivered a stunning match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. The 15-year-old blasted 97 off just 29 balls as RR posted a massive total before sealing a 47-run victory at New Chandigarh to

The Madhya Pradesh League: Indore Pink Panthers have announced their squad for the next edition of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Cup. The team also includes all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer, whose exceptional batting form in the IPL 2026 season will boost the Panthers batting strength and power. Director Sandeep Jain of Indore Pink Panthers, owned by Moira Group, expressed his support for the squad and stated, We have assembled a squad that strikes the right balance between experienced players a

The NECO Master Blaster: Ahead of the new Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) season, NECO Master Blaster captain Jitesh Sharma, the reigning T20 champions, expressed his views on the challenges of defending a title, the mindset needed for ongoing success, and his hopes for the players this season. Having led the franchise to victory last season, Jitesh believes that defending a championship presents a entirely different mental challenge than pursuing one. Defending the title gives extra unnecessary l

New Chandigarh: Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel expanded on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's mindset, saying the teenage batting sensation's mantra is he doesn't give a damn about the bowler. Powered by Sooryavanshis explosive knock of 97 off 29 balls, including five fours and 12 sixes at a staggering strike rate of 334.48 and backed by early strikes from Jofra Archer, RR clinched a huge 47-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. Sooryavanshi t

Former South Africa: Former South Africa batter and IPL great AB de Villiers heaped praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that the openers game awareness at the age of just 15 is 'remarkable' after the Rajasthan Royals batter produced a breathtaking innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator. The 15-year-old smashed a stunning 97 off just 29 balls to power Rajasthan Royals to a commanding total before they sealed a 47-run victory to enter Qualifier 2. Reac

Hundreds from Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell helped New Zealand recover from a collapse against Ireland to reach 361-5 on the opening day of a one-off Test. New Zealand, sent in to bat in Belfast on Wednesday, were in trouble at 86-4, with Ireland paceman Mark Adair taking three wickets and Test debutant Liam McCarthy dismissing key batsman Kane Williamson. But a mammoth fifth-wicket stand of 217 between Ravindra (121) and Blundell (142 not out) revived New Zealand's innings in a match that al

ICC World Test Championship: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled the full schedule for the 2026 mens home season, featuring international series against Sri Lanka, New Zealand, and Pakistan. The highlight of the home season consists of a pair of two-match Test series with Sri Lanka and Pakistan that form part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle. The season officially bowls off in Jamaica with a white-ball series against Sri Lanka from June 314, featuring three ODIs and as many T2

Ask Danni Wyatt: Ask Danni Wyatt-Hodge on how she's doing and she'll tell you about being on cloud nine after her life changed overnight. Her daughter Daisy, born on May 20, is just over a week old, and Danni along with her partner Georgie, have been on baby feeding duties after every three hours. At times, Daisy likes being held in the lap, something which Danni loves doing. Amidst the joy of welcoming Daisy, Danni has found time to do some practice ahead of rejoining England for the final two

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the best innings in Indian Premier League (IPL) knockout history before Jofra Archer tore through the top order as Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. With this win, the Rajasthan Royals advanced to Qualifier 2, where they will meet the Gujarat Titans. Sooryavanshi score

Winning ODI World Cup: The reigning ICC Womens Cricket World Cup winners, India, have set themselves a new target -- to add another global crown to their kitty by winning their maiden ICC Womens T20 World Cup title in the event, which will be held in England and Wales from June 12. Having claimed their maiden T20 World Cup title at home last year, India will be making their final preparations for the mega event by locking horns with England in a three-match T20I series to familiarise themselves

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the most incredible innings in the history of the knockout stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he scored 97 runs off 28 balls, leaving Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned and leading Rajasthan Royals to 243/8 in 20 overs in the Eliminator of the IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. The 15-year-old set records with a remarkable display of hit

T20 World Cup: : India will begin their final preparation phase for next months Womens T20 World Cup when Harmanpreet Kaurs side takes on England in the opening match of a three-game T20I series at the County Ground in Chelmsford on Thursday. With the World Cup set to begin on June 12, the series carries massive importance for India, which is still searching for the right balance in its lower middle-order and bowling attack despite showing promising signs over the last few months. Indias road to

Mumbai Zonal Office: The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Mumbai Zonal Office conducted searches at 17 locations across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat, Daman and Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), in connection with an ongoing probe into the Cyprus-based illegal online betting platform Parimatch. During the raids, the agency seized movable assets worth around Rs 1.56 crore, including cash amounting to nearly Rs 1.2 crore. The ED also froze app

Indian Premier League: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the temperament and maturity to handle the pressure of Wednesdays Eliminator clash between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the New International Stadium in Chandigarh. Kumble said the 15-year-old batters fearless approach and game awareness make him a special talent despite his young age. Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be eager to prove himself in the elim

T20 World Cup: Ireland have suffered a setback ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as experienced all-rounder Laura Delany has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury, with 18-year-old Alice Tector drafted into the squad as Delanys replacement for both the World Cup and the upcoming tri-series involving the West Indies and Pakistan. Tector, who made her international debut in 2024, comes from a well-known cricketing family and is the younger sister of Ireland internationals Harry Tecto

PCA New International Stadium: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) hold a clear edge over Rajasthan Royals in Wednesdays IPL 2026 Eliminator, saying Hyderabad possesses greater depth and more match-winners across departments. Analysing the knockout clash at the PCA New International Stadium in Chandigarh, Kumble said SRHs balanced squad makes them favourites against a Rajasthan side heavily dependent on a handful of players. If you compare the two teams man for ma

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Former India captain Anil Kumble praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for producing a statement performance after the defending champions crushed Gujarat Titans by 92 runs to enter their second consecutive IPL final on Tuesday. RCB delivered a complete all-round performance at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, posting a record-breaking 254/5 before bowling Gujarat Titans out for 162 in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026. Kumble said scoring

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Former Australia cricketer and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) global director of cricket Tom Moody believes the Gujarat Titans bowling attack becomes predictable on flat batting surfaces, a weakness that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru exploited perfectly during their dominant win in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. RCB stormed into their second consecutive IPL final after posting a record-breaking 254/5 and then bowling Gujarat Titan

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes the Gujarat Titans (GT) failed to play to their strength and made a mistake opting to bowl first after winning the toss in their crushing 92-run defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Tuesday. RCB stormed into their second consecutive IPL final after posting a record-breaking 254/5 before bowling Gujarat Titans out for 162 at the Himacha

Cricket World Cup League: Bangladesh players made significant progress in the latest ICC Mens Test Player Rankings after their impressive 2-0 series victory over Pakistan in home series, which was also part of the World Test Championship. Veteran batter Mushfiqur Rahim was one of the biggest gainers after scoring a series-best 259 runs in four innings. The experienced right-hander climbed 10 places to joint 16th in the ICC Test batting rankings. Fellow Bangladesh batter Litton Das also enjoyed a

T20 World Cup LOC Tournament: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that a full cast of Wicked will perform live ahead of Englands opening ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 match against Sri Lanka on June 12. For the first time in global sports history, Wicked stars Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen will lead the company as Elphaba and Glinda. They will perform iconic songs from one of the most successful musicals worldwide in front of a packed audience and millions watching globally befor

Exercise Medicine Javed Mughal: Several Pakistan players, particularly the fast bowlers, are reportedly unhappy with the removal of long-serving physio Cliff Deacon and have urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its decision. Deacon was omitted from Pakistans support staff for the upcoming ODI series against Australia national cricket team, with the PCB instead appointing Iftikhar Ahmed as team physio. The move has reportedly left several players frustrated, given Deacons long-sta

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik praised the teams strong body language and said his side played like champions after RCB produced a dominant all-round display to defeat the Gujarat Titans by 92 runs and reach their second consecutive IPL final on Tuesday. Speaking inside the dressing room after the emphatic Qualifier 1 victory at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Karthik praised the teams fearless a

The Eagle Thane Strikers: Former India pacer Dhawal Kulkarni has been appointed as the head coach of Eagle Thane Strikers for the upcoming edition of the T20 Mumbai League 2026. The franchise made the announcement on Wednesday as they prepare for the new season, scheduled to be held from June 1 to 13 in Mumbai. A experienced campaigner in domestic and international cricket, Kulkarni is expected to bring valuable knowledge and leadership to the side. The Eagle Thane Strikers had reached the semif

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Royal Challengers Bengaluru director of cricket Mo Bobat credited Rajat Patidars hard work with batting coach Dinesh Karthik and head coach Andy Flower after the RCB captain produced a stunning unbeaten 93 to help the defending champions reach their second consecutive IPL final. Patidars explosive knock powered RCB to a record-breaking 254/5 against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 before the bowlers completed a dominant 92-run victory at the Himachal P

Missing ODI WC: Ten years after the West Indies marked one of the most memorable nights in womens cricket history, captain Hayley Matthews acknowledged that failing to qualify for the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup 'hit them hard', stating the team wants to avoid experiencing such a setback again as the current squad possesses both the quality and confidence to deliver another outstanding Women's T20 World Cup performance. As the Caribbean side prepares for the upcoming tournament in England, Matthew

Asian Games Asian Games Coordination: Former Indian shooter and Olympian, one of the countrys most influential sports administrators Randhir Singh passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79. A five-time Olympian, Arjuna Awardee and veteran sports administrator, Randhir Singh, played a pivotal role in shaping the Olympic movement in India and across Asia. He became the first Indian to be elected as OCA president for a four-year term till 2028, but in January this year he stepped aside from his rol

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) director of cricket Mo Bobat credited the franchises collective team effort and shared responsibility for RCB sealing their place in a second consecutive IPL final with a dominant 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. RCB delivered a complete performance at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, posting a record 254/5 before bowling Gujarat Titans out for 162. Captain Rajat Patidar led the charge

New International Cricket Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins shared his thoughts on handling the pressure of the playoffs and needing to win three games to reclaim the title, stating that the team, instead of being more conservative, will try to be even more aggressive. SRH, who remain the only team to win the trophy coming from the Eliminator in the playoffs during their title run in 2016, will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator on Wednesday evening at the New Inte

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar credited Royal Challengers Bengalurus tactical clarity and bowling discipline, stating that he and his teammates believed that it was a good toss to lose, as the defending champions stormed into their second successive IPL final with a crushing 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at Dharamshala. RCB piled up a record playoff total of 254/5, powered by captain Rajat Patidars unbeaten 93 off 39 balls, befo

Indian Premier League: RCB RCB On most nights, the chants begin long before the first ball is bowled. Red jerseys flood the streets, flags rise above packed stands, and somewhere in the middle of all that noise stands one man who has carried the dreams of Bengaluru for nearly two decades Virat Kohli. But this Indian Premier League (IPL) season feels different. This is not just another campaign for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Not just another shot at silverware. Not just another Virat Kohli mas

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar praised his teams aggressive intent and fearless approach after their massive 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Tuesday, which helped the defending champions secure a second consecutive appearance in the final. Patidar led from the front with a sensational unbeaten 93 off just 39 balls as RCB posted a record-breaking 254/5 before bowling

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill admitted that poor fielding and mistakes under pressure proved costly as his side suffered a crushing 92-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday. The loss ended Gujarats hopes of reaching the final directly, while defending champions RCB booked their place in a second consecuti

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Captain Rajat Patidar produced a sensational unbeaten knock of 93 while Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya chipped in with quickfire 43s as Royal Challengers Bengaluru stormed to a record-breaking 254/5 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Tuesday. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, RCB came out with aggressive intent right from the opening over. Venkatesh Iyer gave the

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood showered praise on his new-ball partner Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the HPCA stadium, calling the veteran seamer one of the biggest reasons behind RCBs strong bowling performances this season. Speaking before the crucial clash, Hazlewood highlighted the advantage of bowling alongside Bhuvneshwar, whose ability to strike early has consistently put opposition teams under pr