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Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field against Punjab Kings in the 40th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, on Tuesday. Shimron Hetmyer and Ravi Bishnoi have been replaced by Dasun Shanaka and Yash Punja in the eleven for Rajasthan. For Punjab, Suryansh Shedge and Lockie Ferguson come in for Shashank Singh and Xavier Bartlett. Rajasthan Royals c

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium: Bangladesh women's cricket team suffered a 25-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the opening game of the three-match T20i series at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, despite a spirited knock from Shorna Akter. Chasing 162 for victory, Bangladesh Women finished on 136 for seven in 20 overs. Shorna was the standout performer with a well-crafted 60 off 45 balls, registering her maiden half-century in WT20Is. Her innings included four boundaries and two s

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated six modern indoor cricket academies across North-East India. This initiative aims to improve the games infrastructure and harness the regions sporting potential. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) developed these facilities, which were unveiled virtually during a state event in Gangtok. The academies are located in Rangpo (Sikkim), Doimukh (Arunachal Pradesh), Imphal (Manipur), Madankurklang (

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set for yet another change of guard, with long-serving president Shammi Silva expected to step down on Wednesday, clearing the decks for an interim administration to take charge of the games affairs, a news report said on Tuesday. Silva, a heavyweight in crickets corridors of power in Sri Lanka, has been part of SLCs fabric since 2017, including a seven-year stint at the top. But after weathering a few storms, the veteran administrato

Anuj Rawat: Left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat is yet to get game time in IPL 2026, but the Gujarat Titans wicketkeeper-batter insists he is 100 percent ready whenever hes called to play an IPL game for the 2022 champions and credited the franchise's rigorous training culture for keeping him sharp. With GT sitting on eight points and fifth place in the second half of the season, Rawat said the mood inside the camp is anything but subdued. As you can see, we have eight points and we are a

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the state-of-the-art indoor cricket academies in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, alongside four other northeastern states. The cricket associations of both states expressed gratitude to PM Modi and BCCI for the projects, emphasising that it will prove beneficial for players especially during the monsoon season. The indoor cricket academies were also virtually inaugurated in Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland. S

Head Coach Charlotte Edwards: Hosts England have revealed their 15-player team for the ICC Womens T20 World Cup, starting June 12. Nat Sciver-Brunt will continue at the helm, leading the team on home soil in her seventh T20 World Cup appearance. Sciver-Brunt is joined by uncapped 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, who has received her maiden England as well as World Cup call-up. Along with her, Issy Wong and Lauren Filer have made it to the T20 World Cup squad for the first time. Danni W

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually inaugurated indoor cricket academies in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh from Gangtok, marking a major boost for sports infrastructure in the Northeast. The Manipur Cricket Associations Indoor Cricket Academy, funded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), was inaugurated at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium in Luwangsangbam, Imphal, as part of the launch of indoor cricket academies for northeastern state associa

Indian Premier League: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 41st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday. MI are struggling to get their momentum in the ongoing season as they are currently placed at ninth on the table with just two wins from seven matches. They are coming to the contest after suffering their biggest defeat in IPL history, which came at the hands of Chennai Super Kings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla lauded Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his relentless work ethic and commitment, stating that the senior pacers belief in quantity over quality practice played a key role in his match-winning performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Monday. Chawla highlighted the ongoing debate around workload management and modern training methods, praising Bhuvneshwar Kumar for his intelligent and disciplined prac

T20I Player Rankings: South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt has achieved a new career-high rating in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings, following her recent outstanding performances against India. Wolvaardt excelled against the reigning ICC Women's Cricket World Cup champions, delivering a superb century in the third match of the five-game series. She also contributed three half-centuries, ending with a total of 330 runs and earning the Player of the Series award as South Africa secur

The Rajasthan Cricket Association: The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) is set to take a significant step towards international grassroots collaboration, with plans underway for a player exchange programme and friendly cricket match with Denmark, following the recent high-level discussions with Danish ambassador Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen on Tuesday. Kristensen said the proposal would now be taken up formally with the Danish Cricket Association. We have discussed the possibility of explorin

West Delhi Cricket Academy Branch: Former India captain and ace cricketer Virat Kohli delivered an inspiring address to students during the inauguration of a cricket academy at the Delhi Public School in RK Puram on Tuesday, stressing the importance of clarity, honesty, and dedication in pursuing ones ambitions and urging young minds to stay true to their dreams and back them with unwavering commitment. Kohli, along with his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma and DDCA president Rohan Jaitley inaugu

T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has admitted the team has not fulfilled their potential in the years following the iconic 2017 World Cup triumph at Lords, saying a major title this summer could redefine the landscape of womens cricket in the country. Widely considered contenders in most global tournaments, England have endured a prolonged drought since that historic victory, failing to secure a major ICC title or an Ashes series in the years that followed. As they prepare to host

Former South African: Former South African bowler Dale Steyn believes the ongoing season IPL season has tilted in favour of fast bowlers, pointing out that batters are facing a genuine fear because of technical changes and execution from the seamers. Observing the impact of premier quicks like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada, and Jofra Archer, who are dominating the season with wickets and test-match-length bowling, Steyn said their consistency in hitting the right areas has lef

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has lauded Virat Kohlis remarkable consistency while also highlighting the impact of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood following Royal Challengers Bengalurus emphatic nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their recently concluded IPL 2026 match. RCBs thumping victory at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday was set up by a fiery new-ball spell from Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood, who dismantled Delhis batting line-up to bowl them out

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar underlined the value of Virat Kohli's experience and communication within the team, saying that the senior batter's inputs continue to make a significant difference in their planning, despite not being in a leadership role. Bhuvneshwar, who took three crucial wickets in RCB's dominant 9-wicket win against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, believes that having a seasoned campaigner like Koh

The Senior Open Ranking Tournament: Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat once again charged at the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), claiming that the federation is deliberately stopping her from competing in next month's National Open Ranking tournament, noting that the portal appears closed despite the April 30 deadline. Last December, Vinesh, who announced her retirement hours after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, reversed her decision to retire and is eyeing a comeback after near

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Veteran leg-spinner Piyush Chawla has urged Delhi Capitals to stay composed and avoid panic despite their crushing defeat to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where they were bowled out for just 75 at their home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The heavy loss on Monday came as a major setback for Delhi, especially after they had recently registered their highest total of the season. What followed, however, was a dramatic collapse that resulted in one of their lowest

Shreyas Iyer: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has shed light on the foundations of his self-belief, emphasising the role of setbacks, personal growth beyond cricket, and mental conditioning in shaping his journey at the highest level. Speaking about how he lifts himself during challenging phases, Iyer underlined that true maturity as a cricketer is built as much off the field as on it, particularly through handling rejection and adversity early in life. Maturity as a cricketer comes from learn

Even Rohit Sharma: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has revealed how criticism about his perceived weakness against short balls became a defining source of motivation, shaping both his mindset and method as a batter during IPL 2026. Opening up on the scrutiny he has faced, Iyer admitted that doubts about his ability to handle the short ball only pushed him to work harder and evolve his game. People said I would never fix my short-ball problem. That triggered me. I wanted to prove them wrong by

New Zealand Cricket Players Association: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has named former international pacer Geoff Allott as its new Chief Executive Officer, with his tenure set to begin on July 1. A former BlackCaps seamer, who featured in 10 Tests and 31 ODIs between 1996 and 2000, Allott steps into the role with close to 20 years of experience in cricket administration, along with extensive business expertise and strong ties across India and the broader South Asian region. Having worn the silver f

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya has refused to look too far ahead despite his side's emphatic nine-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals on Monday, insisting the only currency that matters in the IPL is continuing to do the right things. The empathic win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium also helped RCB retain their position in the standings, with six league games still to play. The beauty of this league is every team has some world

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel put his team being bundled out for 75 to Royal Challengers Bengaluru as ad luck, but acknowledged the psychological shadow cast by their previous match, where they failed to defend 264/2 against Punjab Kings, may have contributed to a hesitancy that proved fatal. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC were bowled out for just 75 after losing six wickets in their first four overs, handing RCB a stunning nine-wicket victory. What also made t

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Four overs, 23 deliveries, eight runs and six wickets the result of the clash between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru was very much decided before a majority of the crowd, after completing their work shifts, took their seats at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Kotla crowd on Monday had come for just one guy; Virat Kohli. RCB's team bus drew louder cheers than Delhi's own - a small but pointed reminder of who this fixture really belongs to. The fans sport

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt continued her record-breaking form with an unbeaten 92 off 56 balls to help South Africa women hand India Women a 23-run defeat in the fifth T20I and completed a 4-1 victory in the five-match series at the Willowmoore Park in Benoni on Monday. Electing to bat first, Wolvaardt hammered 11 boundaries and two sixes as she came up with another brilliant performance, raising 75 runs for the partnership for the opening wicket with Sune Luus, who contributed a run-a-

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal praised the teams new-ball bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for their devastating spells against Delhi Capitals, saying the pressure they created in the first six overs set the tone for the match. Hazlewoods 4-12 and Bhuvneshwars 3-5 ensured RCB bowled out DC for 75, the lowest total of this season, which they chased down with 81 balls to spare. The duo picked three wickets each in the power-

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengalurus pace bowling spearhead Josh Hazlewood said he was just following the example of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and felt that there was some movement on offer to exploit, which became very deadly in them beating Delhi Capitals by nine wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. Hazlewoods 4-12 and Bhuvneshwars 3-5 ensured RCB bowled out DC for 75, the lowest total of this season, which they chased down with 81 balls to spare. Probably turning up aft

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar credited his bowlers, especially pacers Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, for setting up the teams emphatic nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals with devastating spells in the Powerplay in the clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in New Delhi. Hazlewoods 4-12 and Bhuvneshwars 3-5 ensured RCB bowled out DC for 75, which they chased down with 81 balls to spare. Absolutely, but I think even I am

PBKS vs RR Match 40, Cricket Tips :Punjab Kings have been the team to beat in the ongoing IPL 2026. They have not lost a single game this season and could possibly become the first team to qualify for the playoffs. PBKS will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals in match no. 40. This contest is slated to be held at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on April 28 at 7:30 PM IST. PBKS are in excellent form and are coming off the highest IPL chase. RR have been averag

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel has urged his side to quickly put behind the disappointment of their heavy nine-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and focus on the matches ahead, stressing that negativity will only hurt their campaign in the demanding IPL 2026 season. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar ran through the DC batting line-up with impeccable lengths, swing and bounce to bundle them out for 75, which defending champi

Impact Player Abishek Porel: Sizzling spells from Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm to a nine-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in a one-sided match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. The right-arm pace duo ripped through DCs batting order through a devastating new-ball spell, as the hosts were bundled out for just 75 before Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli hit 34 and 23 not

Impact Player Jacob Bethell: Sizzling spells from Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm to a nine-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in a one-sided Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 game at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Chasing just 76, after bundling out DC for 75 in 16.3 overs, RCB were never troubled, as Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli hit 34 and 23 not out respectively to wrap the chase with 81 balls to spare and

Impact Player Abishek Porel: Royal Challengers Bengalurus pace duo Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar ripped through Delhi Capitals batting through a devastating new-ball spell, as the hosts were bundled out for just 75 in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. The pair combined for picking six wickets inside the first four overs, producing movement and bounce more reminiscent of a Test match than an IPL game. Outside edges flew, while b

PCA New International Cricket Stadium: Ahead of their last home game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh against Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings Assistant Coach Brad Haddin addressed the media to discuss the squad's aggressive evolution and their focus on peaking at the right stage of the tournament. Coming off a record-breaking chase in Delhi, the Punjab Kings return to their home ground with a top order that Haddin described as on fir

T20 World Cup: Mary-Anne Musonda, captain of the Zimbabwe women's national cricket team, announced her retirement from all forms of cricket on Monday. This ends a career that played a key role in developing the women's game in the country. The 34-year-old, who last represented Zimbabwe at the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2024 Qualifier two years ago, said her decision was influenced by more than just her performance on the field. From the outside it might seem like theres still more left in the tank

Tawhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain steered Bangladesh to their highest successful chase at home, overhauling New Zealand's 182-6 to win the first T20 international by six wickets on Monday. Bangladesh reached their target of 183 at the Chattogram stadium with two overs to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The win surpassed their previous best home chase of 171 against Ireland in November last year. Hridoy anchored the innings with an unbeaten 51 off 27 balls, his sixth T20 fifty.

Indian Premier League: Five-time winner Mumbai Indians have signed South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of the ongoing 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, due to the injury he sustained on his left shoulder in the previous match. Mumbai Indians have confirmed the signing of South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026, due to the inju

Parvez Hossain Emon: Bangladesh pulled off a record 183-run chase to beat New Zealand in the first T20I in Chattogram, sealing victory with 12 balls to spare their highest successful chase at home. Towhid Hridoy led the chase with an unbeaten 51 off 27 balls, his sixth T20I half-century. This knock was also a response to recent criticism. Parvez Hossain Emon (28 off 14) and Shamim Hossain, who finished the game with a blistering 31 not out off 13 balls, were big supporters of his. Bangladesh's

The Axar Patel: Delhi Capitals batting all-rounder Nitish said the key to turning around his teams fortunes in the second half of IPL 2026 lies in mastering the finer details and bridging minor gaps, especially in the fielding department. The Axar Patel-led DC need a win to keep themselves in good stead in the race to playoffs after losing four of their last five games meant they are at seventh spot in the points table. In a tournament like this, every game is vital, and the intensity only ramps

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Kyle Jamieson and Sahil Parakh have been handed debut caps by Delhi Capitals, who have also included Dushmantha Chameera, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, unchanged from their previous match, won the toss and elected to bowl first in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Defending champions RCB have five wins in seven games and are in second place on the points table. DC, meanwhile, need a win to keep them

The Gwen Herat Memorial Trophy: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Monday announced that its top domestic womens competition will be renamed to honour the late Gwen Herat. This change recognises her important role in the growth of womens cricket in the country. Sri Lanka Cricket decided to dedicate the Major Club Womens 50-Over Tournament in memory of the late Gwen Herat, the founding president of the Sri Lanka Womens Cricket Association, SLC said in a statement. Starting in 2026, the 'Major Club Wo

Kolkata Knight Riders: Tim Southee lauded Rinku Singhs composure and Sunil Narines match-winning Super Over effort after Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a dramatic win over Lucknow Super Giants in their recently concluded IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. KKR had to claw their way back into the contest after slipping into early trouble, before Rinkus unbeaten 83, capped by four sixes in the final over, lifted them to 155, a total that eventually proved just enough to force a tie. Ref

The Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan will tune up for the 2027 World Cup with a home tri-series with England and Sri Lanka this year, according to a report on Monday. There will be four matches, with each team facing the other once, with the top two teams playing the final. The PCB has plans for the national team, as the results in the ICC events have not been encouraging. Pakistan have not qualified for the semis of the ODI World Cup since their 2011 defeat to India in Mohali. They crashed out

Kolkata Knight Riders: Punjab Kings' co-owner and actor Preity Zinta has reserved special praise for the electrifying combination of head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Shreyas Iyer and lauded their inclusive and accessible approach in franchise ongoing scintillating run in the IPL 2026. Iyer-led PBKS are currently the only unbeaten side in IPL 2026 and eyeing their maiden titel after their runners up finish last season. Last season, has etched his name in IPL history books by steering his team

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Punjab Kings will aim to strengthen their hold near the top of the standings when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. The contest brings together two sides heading in opposite directions. Punjab have been one of the standout teams this season, thriving on their ability to chase and deliver a series of dominant performances, yielding six wins from their opening seven matches. In c

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: All-rounder Krunal Pandya reflected on his evolution as a cricketer and a person, highlighting how experience and success have shaped his outlook, while also revisiting key moments from his journey with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Speaking about his growth over the years, Krunal emphasised how his perspective has matured while his core values have remained intact. I have changed over a period of time, for the better. As you go through the journey, you

DC vs RCB Match 39, Cricket Tips : Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been in red-hot form and are performing brilliantly on the field. They will take on Delhi Capitals next, who beat them a couple of games back. So, Virat Kohli and RCB will have a lot to take revenge on. The upcoming contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Monday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. RCB had a great last game, and Virat Kohli led them to yet another chase with a fifty. DC suffered a big defeat as KL Rahul's unbeaten 152

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has raised questions over Lucknow Super Giants tactical calls in their Super Over defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, stating that sending out-of-form Nicholas Pooran to bat in the Super Over ahead of Mitchell Marsh was a huge mistake. Analysing LSGs narrow loss in Lucknow, Dasgupta pointed to both execution and decision-making lapses, particularly in the Super Over, where the team faltered under pressure despite having a strong b

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan credited Rinku Singhs late counterattack and Sunil Narines composure under pressure as the defining factors behind Kolkata Knight Riders dramatic Super Over win against Lucknow Super Giants in their recently concluded IPL 2026 clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Reflecting on the nature of the contest, Pathan highlighted how the conditions in Lucknow played a significant role in keeping scores in check and bringing bowlers into the gam