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The publication of the worlds oldest cricket annual, Wisden Cricketers' Almanac, generally referred to as Wisden, is as regular as the commencement of every cricket season in the English summer. No doubt its importance as the time-keeper and compiler of cricketing events has diminished to some extent in this internet era, it still finds its regular place on the bookshelves of true cricket lovers for its unique features and columns. In fact, it is sometimes called the Bible of Cricket. At present

Pace sensation Nahid Rana took 5-32 to lead Bangladesh to a comfortable six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second one-day international and level the three-match series at 1-1 on Monday. Rana registered his second five-wicket ODI haul as Bangladesh bundled out New Zealand for 198, a total they overhauled with 14.3 overs to spare in Dhaka. Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim, who top-scored with 76, and Najmul Hossain Shanto, retired hurt on 50, steered the hosts to 199-4 in 35.3 overs, setting up a se

Indian Premier League: Captain Hardik Pandya heaped praise on top batter Tilak Varma after his brilliant century helped the Mumbai Indians (MI) crush the Gujarat Titans (GT) by 99 runs in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Pandya said that Tilaks knock was exactly what the team needed at the right moment. He highlighted that such performances were expected of a player of his talent and believed it was the right time for him to st

Indian Premier League: Skipper Shubman Gill admitted that the Gujarat Titans (GT) conceded too many runs in the middle overs as they slumped to a heavy 99-run defeat against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Honestly, I think we gave away too many runs in the middle overs. On a wicket like that, I think 160-170 was a par score, Gill said after the match. Mumbai Indians had posted a commanding 199/5, riding

Indian Premier League: Fast bowler Ashwani Kumar took four wickets after Titak Varma slammed an unbeaten century as the Mumbai Indians registered a dominant 99-run win in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. The big win gave a big boost to the Mumbai Indians' Net Run Rate as the five-time champions moved to seventh spot in the points table. Ashwani Kumar bagged 4-24 as the Gujarat Titans were bowled out for just 100 runs in 15.5 ov

Narendra Modi Stadium: Tilak Varma etched his name into the record books by equalling the fastest century ever scored for the Mumbai Indians (MI), reaching his hundred in just 45 balls during Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. With this effort, he matched the long-standing record of Sanath Jayasuriya, who had scored a 45-ball century against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium back in 2008.

Indian Premier League: A new name has entered the spotlight for the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) as 21-year-old batter Danish Malewar made his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Monday. The Vidarbha batter was expected to come in place of Rohit Sharma in MI's previous match against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium last Thursday. But the team management decided to go ahead with the South African duo of Ryan Rickelton

Indian Premier League: India's T20 World Cup champion Tilak Varma smashed his maiden IPL century as Mumbai Indians (MI) posted 199/5 in 20 overs against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Match 30 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Monday despite early breakthroughs by Kagiso Rabada. Asked to bat first, the Mumbai Indians had a cautious start with a new opening combination of debutant Danish Malewar and experienced Quinton de Kock. The pair struggled to find timing early

Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Quinton de Kock struck a calm and honest note on the teams campaign so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, admitting that while results havent gone their way early on, there is still enough time to turn things around. Its been pretty chill, to be honest. Obviously, I know the squad pretty well. Obviously, we havent had a great start, but thats fine. Were getting to the halfway stage of the tournament, so hopefully we can turn thi

Indian Premier League: Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Prasidh Krishna has credited the bowling unit for a strong comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after a poor start as the team clashes with five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. GT have bounced back strongly from opening two defeats to string together three consecutive victories. Their bowling unit, which was a strength last year, has rediscovered its rhythm and is now delivering acros

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani believes Sunrisers Hyderabads ultra-aggressive style of batting could work to his sides bowling line-up, as the two teams clash in a decisive game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday. Both teams are on six points, though SRH are ranked ahead of DC due to a better Net Run Rate. Though bowling has been a point of resurgence for SRH, their openers havent

Indian Premier League: Gujarat Titans (GT) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 30th of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Monday. The five-time champions have made several changes in the playing XI, as Krish Bhagat and Danish Malewar are making their debut, and Ryan Rickleton and Deepak Chahar are out of the team. After winning the toss, GT skipper Shubman Gill said, It looks like a decent wicket, honestly. There

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has thrown his weight behind David Miller after the batter refused a single in the closing stages of the game against the Gujarat Titans, saying that the veteran left-handed batter took the right call for not taking a single on the penultimate ball despite it ending in a one-run defeat. After being unable to take DC over the line against GT when they needed two runs off two balls earlier this month, Miller completed a redemptio

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has banned Sri Lanka seam-bowling all-rounder Dasun Shanaka from participating in the next edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), citing breach of contractual obligations. The decision follows after the PCB did a review of Shanakas withdrawal from the 2026 tournament with Lahore Qalandars to honour an IPL 2026 deal with Rajasthan Royals. Shanaka was named as an injury replacement for Sam Curran by RR in the ongoing season for Rs 2

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have received a big boost amid the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as Australian wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis is expected to join the squad ahead of their clash against the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 4 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, Inglis was unavailable for the first half of the season due to his wedding, which was scheduled for mid-April

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: The 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 31 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Hyderabad have had a mixed season so far and are currently placed fourth on the points table with six points. They started their campaign with a loss against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru but quickly recovered with a win over the Kolkata Knight Ride

Lucknow Super Giants: Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting believes his sides current form and collective mindset make them one of the toughest teams to overcome in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, asserting that sticking close to their best standards will keep them firmly ahead of the competition. Punjab Kings underlined that confidence with a dominant 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, extending their unbeaten run in the season. In doing so, PBKS also created history by beco

SRH vs DC Match 31, Cricket Tips :Sunrisers Hyderabad have shown some good form in recent matches. Ishan Kishan and co. have recorded two straight wins and have moved to the fifth spot on the table. Another win will help them get into the top four. SRH are scheduled to face Delhi Capitals in Hyderabad. This contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Tuesday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. SRH made a big decision of giving the young bowlers a chance, and it has paid off well. DC are also coming

Afghanistan Cricket Board: Former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran is in a critical condition at a hospital in New Delhi after being diagnosed 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 condition, a person suffers from hyper-inflammation, which leads to damage in tissues, including the bone marrow

The Mumbai Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday inaugurated the MCA Champions Trophy 2026 at the MCA BKC Ground, marking the beginning of an important preparatory tournament ahead of the much-awaited T20 Mumbai League 2026. The opening ceremony was attended by MCA President Ajinkya Naik, chief guest Rajeev Kulkarni, former India captain Diana Edulji, along with MCA Secretary Prof. Dr. Unmesh Khanvilkar, Joint Secretary Nilesh Bhosle, Treasurer Arman Mallick, Apex C

Laureus World Sports Awards: Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has described holding the Laureus Trophy he received in 2020 as a truly special feeling, underlining how years of hard work, ups and downs, and perseverance made the recognition even more meaningful. When you have this beautiful trophy in your hand, you really feel special. For all those years where youve been through ups and downs in life, and then you get appreciated in this special manner, in front of the top athletes of th

AIU Chair David Howman: Indian athletes are now required to follow stricter anti-doping regulations following the Athletics Federation of Indias (AFI) upgrade from Category B to Category A' under Rule 15 of the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules. This decision by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) Board pertains to persistently extremely high doping risk in India, which has consistently ranked among the top two for the most Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) in athletics from 2022 to 2025. In 20

Indian Premier League: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson praised young pacer Kartik Tyagi for his ability to deliver against the best batters in the world, saying his pursuit of excellence is evident in every ball he bowls. Tyagi picked 3-22 and played a vital hand in KKR keeping Rajasthan Royals to 155/9, which the three-time champions chased down with four wickets in hand to get their first win of the ongoing IPL 2026 season. A mention I would make, and this is not a sur

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Punjab Kings Australian recruit Cooper Connolly said the camaraderie within the squad has made his IPL experience enjoyable, adding that he is eager to see how the rest of the tournament unfolds for the side. PBKS continued their unbeaten run and maintained their pole position in IPL 2026 points table with a 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Priyansh Arya struck 93 while Connolly h

Rasikh Salam Dar: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Rasikh Salam Dar said his ultimate ambition is to represent India across formats, and is open to representing the country in any form. In IPL 2026, Rasikh has picked five wickets in three games, including a match-winning effort of 4-24. I didnt start playing cricket thinking about the IPL or India. I had no idea where this journey would take me. But now, my goal is to play for India across formats, in any format, Rasikh said in a re

Former Indian Premier League: Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi has dismissed a viral letter as fake, where it alleged black magic was performed during the Chennai Super KingsSunrisers Hyderabad clash. At the same time, Modi said similar claims have surfaced in the past. The controversy began with a video from the match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where a fan was shown performing a lemon trick shortly before CSK batter Shivam Dube was preparing to face SRH pac

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has hailed young Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a rare talent whos one for the future, adding that all adjectives will be very inadequate to describe his explosive batting skills. So far, Sooryavanshi has amassed 246 runs in six innings, averaging 41 at a strike-rate of 236.53 . He is a spectacular talent, and all the adjectives would be pretty less for him. The way he has that bat flow, the rhythm and momentum he creates b

Prabhsimran Singh: Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer said calling openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya as match-winners boosts their confidence and allows them to play with freedom in the IPL. Both Prabhsimran and Priyansh have amassed 211 runs each in the ongoing season, as PBKS have maintained their position as the only unbeaten team in the competition. We have a team room, which is probably there for every team. We try to spend a lot of time together in that team room before and after

Ashram Shri Hit Radha Keli: Veteran India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricketer Virat Kohli visited Vrindavan with his wife, Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, and sought spiritual guidance and blessings while also engaging in Ekantik Vartalaap (private spiritual conversation) with Premanand Ji Maharaj in his Ashram Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, Varah Ghat, on Monday. RCBs last outing at the IPL 2026 was on Saturday against Delhi Capitals at their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengalur

Lucknow Super Giants: Punjab Kings well-rounded bowling attack has emerged as a defining force in their IPL 2026 campaign, drawing high praise from former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, who believes the sides strength lies in its ability to deploy a variety of wicket-taking options at different phases of the game. Following PBKS dominant 54-run win over the Lucknow Super Giants, du Plessis highlighted how the teams diverse bowler arsenal allows them to stay one step ahead, adapting seamles

The European T20 Premier League: The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), Europes inaugural ICC-approved T20 franchise competition, has unveiled the Glasgow Mugafians,' its Glasgow-based team representing Scotland. The franchise is owned by Tansha Batra, with West Indies icon Chris Gayle serving as co-owner and Global Brand Ambassador. The first edition of the ETPL is scheduled from August 26 to September 20, 2026. It will feature six franchises from Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast

Lucknow Super Giants: Punjab Kings recent win over Lucknow Super Giants was headlined by a stunning partnership between Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly, but the latter admitted that while his own innings began on a rather uncertain note, it was super exciting for him to watch Arya bat on the other end. Reflecting on his time at the crease, Connolly revealed that he initially struggled to get going, even as Arya dominated from the other end during their match-defining 182-run stand for the seco

Lucknow Super Giants: Former England cricketer Eoin Morgan labeled young batting sensation Priyansh Arya as a key component of Punjab Kings setuo after his heroics against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday. Punjab Kings remained at the top of the table with a resounding 54-run win against Lucknow Super Giants, while Kolkata Knight Riders bagged their first win in the earlier game against Rajasthan Royals. Arya (93 not out) and Connolly (87) produced a breathtaking display of modern-day power-

ICC World Test Championship: Mohammad Rizwan has talked about his recent slump in form. He is determined to overcome this tough period and reclaim his spot in all formats for the Pakistan national cricket team. The 33-year-old is an important player in Tests and ODIs, but he has not been in Pakistans T20I team since the end of 2024. He was also left out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad earlier this year. His struggles have continued in the ongoing Pakistan Super League, where he has only sco

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Rishabh Pant cut a perplexed figure after Lucknow Super Giants slumped to a crushing 54-run defeat against Punjab Kings, admitting it was hard to pinpoint where things went wrong as his side slipped to eighth on the Indian Premier League 2026 points table. It was a night to forget for LSG at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, where PBKS piled up a daunting 254/7 after being put in to bat. Priyansh Arya l

Shreyas Iyer revealed that a light-hearted six-hitting contest in the dressing room sparked Punjab Kings batting blitz after they hammered Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in a high-scoring Indian Premier League 2026 clash on Sunday. PBKS, who sit atop the points table, produced another batting masterclass, piling up 254/7 the highest total of the season so far riding on sensational knocks from Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly. The duo stitched together a stunning 182-run stand for the second

GT vs MIMatch 30, Cricket Tips :The five-time champion, Mumbai Indians, have found it tough to get going in the IPL 2026. Despite a record-breaking win in the very first game of the season, they have suffered four consecutive defeats. They have not been able to find the right combination, and the form is also against them. But despite all these, they need to win their next few games. MI will lock horns with Gujarat Titans on Monday. This contest will take place at Narendra Modi Stadium at 7:30 P

BAN vs NZ 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :Dean Foxcroft produced a great all-round display in his very second ODI match to take New Zealand to a 26-run win over Bangladesh. He scored a quick 59 off 58 balls, with four boundaries. With the ball, he took 1-25 in his six overs. New Zealand have taken a 1-0 lead and will aim at the series win. The second ODI will be held at Shere Bangla National Stadium on Monday at 7:30 PM IST. Bangladesh suffered another poor collapse, losing the last seven wickets for j

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Blazing half-centuries from opener Priyansh Arya (93 off 37 balls) and Australian southpaw Cooper Connolly (87 off 46 balls), followed by a clinical bowling performance, powered Punjab Kings to a clinical 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2026 clash on Sunday. At a packed Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, PBKS defended a season-high total of 254/7 by restricting LSG to 200/5. With this win, the in-form PB

Lucknow Super Giants: In-form Punjab Kings extended their unbeaten streak in IPL 2026 with a clinical 54-run demolition of Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. Defending a season-high total of 254/7, Marco Jansen finished with 2-37, while Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Vijaykumar Vyshak claimed one wicket apiece to ensure PBKS remained at the top of the points table. While opener Priyansh Arya (93 off 37 balls) and Australian southpaw Cooper Connolly (87 off 46 balls) set up the massive target

Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy: Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy, who returned to form with a decisive Player of the Match performance in Kolkata Knight Riders win over Rajasthan Royals, reflected on the challenging period leading up to the game. He stated that bowlers are bound to leak runs if the wicket isnt in their favour and expressed that there was nothing to worry about his form or the outside noise. Having endured scrutiny since an underwhelming outing in an ICC tournament fixture against South

BCCI Women: India opener Shafali Verma expressed regret over a mistimed shot that ended her stay at the crease at 57, but insisted that the team remains united and vowed the visitors will come back harder after suffering an eight-wicket defeat to South Africa in second T20I. Despite scoring a fluent 57, Shafalis dismissal saw India lose their way and were eventually bowled out for a below-par 147, which South Africa chased it down with eight wickets to spare. In the beginning, I got a very good

Kolkata Knight Riders: Rashid Khan has shared that he turned down offers of citizenship from both India and Australia. He chose to stay committed to representing Afghanistan. The star leg-spinner revealed this in his book, Rashid Khan: From Streets to Stardom. He recounted an incident from the 2023 IPL season. A team official told him that a senior figure from Indian cricket wanted to meet him. Rashid remembered the conversation. He said, I went over and greeted him. We started talking, and he s

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Blazing half-centuries from opener Priyansh Arya (93 off 37 balls) and Australian southpaw Cooper Connolly (87 off 46 balls) powered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a humongous 254/7 in their IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. At a packed Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Arya and Connolly produced a breathtaking display of modern-day power-hitting while sharing a 182-run second-wicket partnership and shatter LSGs

Match Chloe Tryon: After suffering an eight-wicket defeat to South Africa in the second T20I, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that the side didnt bat well in the last ten overs of their innings and that a lot of thinking needs to happen for their approach in the last three matches. A middle-order batting collapse led to India being bowled out for 147, despite Shafali Verma hitting 57 in her 100th T20I game. Then a poor bowling effort and sloppy time in fielding meant South Africa complet

South Africa Women: Chloe Tryon and Tumi Sekhukhune picked three wickets each while skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus struck commanding half-centuries each as a clinical South Africa Women thrashed a sloppy India by eight wickets and secure a 2-0 lead in the five-match series at Kingsmead on Sunday. From a position of relative comfort at 99/3, India lost their way as the last seven wickets fell for just 33 runs to end at a below-par 147. Shafali Verma, playing her 100th T20I game, hit 57 off

Skipper Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus struck commanding half-centuries each as a clinical South Africa Women thrashed a sloppy India by eight wickets and secured a 2-0 lead in the five-match series at Kingsmead on Sunday. Chasing a below-par 148, the Proteas openers made a mockery of the Indian attack with a 106-run stand. Laura led from the front by finding gaps with immaculate ease and smashed a 34-ball 54, laced with seven fours and a six, while Luus remained equally effective by hitting 57 o

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane expressed relief and satisfaction after his side finally opened their account in IPL 2026, crediting the collective effort while singling out Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy and Varun Chakravarthy for their impact in a tense win. Feels really good. There were a lot of emotions going on during the game, but personally, I'm really happy for Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, and Varun Chakravarthy as well. The way he bowled in the middle today, Var

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Rinku Singh credited a calm and calculated approach for his match-winning knock, saying his focus was always on taking the game deep as the side finally registered their first win of the IPL 2026 season by defeating Rajasthan Royals by four wickets at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Coming in at a tense phase of the chase, Rinku anchored the innings and held one end firm despite wickets falling around him, eventually steering KKR home with a comp

Kolkata Knight Riders: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag admitted that his side let a winnable game slip through their fingers, pointing to fielding lapses and execution errors as key reasons behind their defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders in Sundays IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens. Reflecting on the first innings, Parag felt his team fell short with the bat despite reading the conditions well early on. I think like the first four or five overs we assessed, the was a 170-run wicket, so we were 10