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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

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

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

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

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

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

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Titans (GT) pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada expressed confidence in his form and rhythm ahead of Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying the ball has been coming out great as he prepares for the final phase of IPL 2026. Speaking before the high-pressure clash, Rabada said he is happy with the way he has bowled so far in the tournament and hopes to carry that momentum into the playoffs. The ball's coming out great. I think that's pretty evident. S

Afghanistan Cricket Board: Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead Afghanistan in both the ODI series and the one-off Test against India, with the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) unveiling strong squads for the upcoming multi-format tour. The ACB on Monday revealed two separate 15-man squads, one each for the ODI series and the one-off Test match, with Shahidi continuing as the skipper in both formats. Stars like Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, and Azmatullah Omarzai feature heavily in th

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Gujarat Titans (GT) have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday. GT have made one change, as Kulwant Khejrolia will come in for Arshad Khan. RCB has also made one change: Jacob Duffy is back in place of Romario Shepherd. As per the IPL format, the top two teams in the standi

Tournament Director Samantha Dodanwela: Just three days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has been unveiled as one of the marquee signings for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), scheduled to be held from July 17 to August 8 across Sri Lanka. The Tamil Nadu cricketer will represent Kandy Royals in LPL 2026 and joins a star-studded lineup that includes England all-rounder Moeen Ali and Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al H

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar could play a decisive role for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 against the Gujarat Titans, saying his ability to swing the ball both ways makes him a serious threat to GTs top order. Bangar said Bhuvneshwars new-ball spell could prove crucial against Gujarats strong batting unit, particularly against top-order batters Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler, and Shub

T20 World Cup: After falling short in three consecutive ICC finals in as many years, South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt believes her side will walk in hungrier than ever to taste the silverware at the Women's T20 World Cup next month, while also stating that the return of veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail will help the side to lift the trophy. In the lead-up to the marquee event, South Africa have derived major inspiration from a 4-1 T20I series win against Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. Reaching back-to

The PE Educators Upskill Program: Former head coach of the Indian mens basketball team and FIBA, Veselin Matic, believes Indias school ecosystem can become the foundation for long-term basketball development, provided the focus shifts towards structured coaching, regular competitions, and stronger grassroots systems. Matic, who is leading the PE Educators Upskill Program launched by International Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) Academy in collaboration with FIBA (International Basketball Fede

IRE vs NZ One-off Test, Cricket Tips: The inaugural WTC champion, New Zealand, are all set to take on Ireland in a one-off Test match in Belfast. This contest is not part of the ongoing WTC cycle but will give much-needed support to the Irish Test team. The game will be held at Civil Service Cricket Club. This contest will begin at 3:30 PM IST between May 27 and 31. Andrew Balbirnie will lead the hosts, which have four uncapped stars in the squad. For New Zealand, Kyle Jamieson and William O'R

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Virat Kohli will hold the key for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 against Gujarat Titans, saying the veteran batter will need to play a long innings against GTs formidable pace attack. RCB take on Gujarat Titans in the first qualifier at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday, with both teams eyeing a direct place in the IPL 2026 final.

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Gujarat Titans (GT) will head into Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2026 as slight favourites against defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), citing the Dharamshala conditions and the strength of Gujarats pace attack. RCB and GT will clash in the first qualifier on Tuesday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, with a place in the IPL 2026 final at stake. Speaking ahead

SRH vs GT Eliminator, Cricket Tips :The Eliminator of the Indian Premier League 2026 will host a face-off between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. This game will commence on Wednesday at 7:30 PM IST at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. One of these two teams will be eliminated from the competition. SRH are coming off a 55-run win over RCB and are looking good. They have a strong batting unit with good bowling options. RR have not been

Lucknow Super Giants: Australia will enter their ODI series against Pakistan with another change in leadership as Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out due to an ankle injury, which clears the way for Josh Inglis to captain the team in the three-match series starting on Saturday. Marsh was expected to lead Australia in the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins. He sustained the injury during the IPL and has returned to Perth for further assessment and treatment. The all-rounder missed the Lucknow S

T20I Bowling Rankings: England spinner Linsey Smith has climbed 38 places to a career-best second position in the latest ICC Womens T20I Bowling Rankings after starring in Englands 2-1 series win over New Zealand women's ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Smith was named Player of the Series after picking up six wickets across the three matches, including figures of 3/25 in the second T20I at Canterbury. The left-arm spinner moved past fellow England spinner Sophie Ecclestone, who slip

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad will lock horns in the IPL 2026 Eliminator at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Wednesday. Whichever team wins the Eliminator will stay back in New Chandigarh for the Qualifier 2 on Friday. The IPL 2026 final is scheduled on Sunday in Ahmedabad. SRH are heading into the Eliminator after a 55-run win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Hyderabad, which secured them a third-place fini

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: The stakes could not be higher as Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals prepare to lock horns in the Eliminator of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Wednesday. With a place in Qualifier 2 on the line and elimination awaiting the loser, both teams enter the contest knowing there is no room left for error. Sunrisers Hyderabad head into the knockout clash with momentum and confidence on their s

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra strongly condemned online abuse targeted at players families after Travis Heads wife Jessica Head revealed that their close friends and family members were subjected to hateful messages following the Australian batters recent on-field spat with Virat Kohli during an IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Reacting to the growing trend of toxic online behaviour, Chopra lashed out

IGPL Morocco Rising Stars: Having recently broken through for his maiden international title at the ADT Players Championship, golfer Pukhraj Singh Gill is riding a wave of peak confidence. Currently sitting third on the Asian Development Tour (ADT) Order of Merit, the 29-year-old has his sights firmly trained on securing a full Asian Tour card as he prepares for the upcoming IGPL Morocco Rising Stars at Mazagan Beach Golf Resort. Gill, who turned professional in 2018, achieved a breakthrough in

National Cricket League: Former Australia captain Meg Lanning is set to become a full-time freelance cricketer after deciding against signing a state contract with Victoria for the 202627 domestic season, marking another significant step in her post-international career. Lannings move reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of womens cricket, where leading players are increasingly prioritising franchise opportunities across global leagues. Since retiring from international cricket in 2023, the 3

Indian Premier League: India pacer Arshdeep Singh sent social media into overdrive after dramatically cleaning up his Instagram account, deleting approximately 200 posts and reels, leaving his profile with just 44 posts, which are mostly advertisements and paid partnership posts. The sudden digital reset saw Arshdeeps profile shrink to barely over 40 posts, with several viral uploads disappearing overnight, including his widely shared reel with Virat Kohli from Indias Champions Trophy 2025 celeb

T20 World Cup: England head coach Charlotte Edwards has conceded that her sides batting combinations remain unsettled ahead of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup, despite a morale-boosting series win over New Zealand. England wrapped up a 2-1 T20I series victory against New Zealand in Hove on Monday, producing a dominant bowling display in the decider to dismiss the visitors for just 80. The convincing seven-wicket win underlined the depth in Englands squad, particularly with several senior players un

Sri Lanka's cricket selectors named Kusal Mendis on Monday as the new captain of both the one-day international and T20 teams for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. Dhananjaya de Silva was retained as Test captain, while Kamindu Mendis was appointed vice-captain across all three formats. Sri Lanka's squad leaves for the West Indies on Tuesday, their first tour there in five years. They will play two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is, the cricket board said on Monday. Selectors included two un

Veteran batting great Virat Kohli and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be in the spotlight as the T20 Indian Premier League spans the generations in the playoffs beginning on Tuesday. There are 22 years between the 37-year-old Kohli, who helped power defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the regular season standings, and teenage prodigy Sooryavanshi whose batting fireworks have been the talk of the IPL season. Kohli and Bengaluru will meet Gujarat Titans in the first

President Droupadi Murmu: India womens cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed gratitude to her family, teammates, coaches and fans after being conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Monday. Harmanpreet was among the select sportspersons honoured during the first Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where Padma awards across categories were presented. Former India mens captain Rohit Sharma was also among the recipients, making them the only two crickete

MPL CEO Ravi Patankar: The jerseys for all 10 mens franchises and five womens teams participating in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 were officially unveiled on Monday at Taj Lakefront, Bhopal, in a grand ceremony. Each team introduced vibrant and uniquely designed jerseys that reflected the identity, culture and spirit of their respective regions, adding excitement ahead of what promises to be the biggest edition of the MPL so far. Speaking on the occasion, MPCA pr

RCB vs GT Qualifier 1, Cricket Tips :The defending champion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, have made it to the playoffs after finishing the league round at the top. They have been superb except for their last group game, which they lost by 55 runs. RCB will have a big challenge in front of them in Qualifier 1. They will face Gujarat Titans on Tuesday at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala at 7:30 PM IST. GT have been in great form with bat and ball. In fact, their bowling unit has p

Tamil Nadu Cricket Association: Indian leg-spinner Murugan Ashwin announced his retirement from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday, bringing the curtain down on a career that saw him represent multiple IPL franchises and Tamil Nadu across formats. In a detailed statement shared on Instagram, the 35-year-old reflected on his cricketing journey, his rise through Tamil Nadu cricket and his experiences in the IPL. Since I started playing cricket at the age of six, I have

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Kusal Mendis as the white-ball captain for next months all-format tour of the West Indies. This decision represents a major shift in leadership ahead of an important overseas assignment. Mendis, who plays as a wicketkeeper-batter, will lead Sri Lanka in both the ODI and T20I series. He replaces Charith Asalanka and Dasun Shanaka in those roles. Dhananjaya de Silva will continue as captain of the Test side for the two-match series

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengalurus captain Rajat Patidar believes execution under pressure and staying committed to the teams strengths will be decisive when RCB face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday night. The two sides shared the spoils in their league-stage meetings this season, with RCB claiming the first encounter by five wickets, at home, before Gujarat Titans secured a four-wicket triumph in the reverse fixture. With a direct route to the Final on the line,

President Droupadi Murmu: Indian womens cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur was on Monday conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu, in recognition of her contribution to Indian cricket and her leadership in guiding the Women in Blue to major international success, including a World Cup triumph on home soil. She was among the select sportspersons honoured this year, alongside India mens captain Rohit Sharma, making them the only two cricketers to receive the award in the 2026 list.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: Former Bangladesh captain Minhajul Abedin is poised to become a Category 1 director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after the Election Commission finalised the candidates' list on Monday, following the withdrawal deadline. With Shariful Islam's nomination withdrawn, only Minhajul and Moin Uddin Chowdhury remain for the two director positions in the Chattogram division, making their unopposed election likely. Minhajul, a veteran in Bangladesh cricket administra

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru will carry the quiet confidence of defending champions into Qualifier 1 when they face Gujarat Titans in a high-stakes clash at the HPCA Stadium on Tuesday. The winner goes straight to the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, while the loser will need to take the longer road to get into the title clash. Both sides ended the league stage on 18 points from 14 matches, with RCB claiming top spot on net run rate, as a reward for being the most consis

The name Imran Khan is associated with many cricketing feats, but statisticians missed his latest record. Unfortunately, he is in jail for over 1000 days. Imran Khans cricket credentials and his popularity are well known. He played from 1971 to 1992 in 88 Tests and 175 ODIs and even won the first World Cup for Pakistan in 1992. Many believe that he is among the greatest all-round players this game has seen and no doubt Pakistans top cricketer. His sister Aleema Khan, along with his supporters, i

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Cricket has long been celebrated as a gentlemans game, but in the age of social media, the line between passionate fandom and online mob fury has increasingly blurred. Too often, it is the families of cricketers who pay the heaviest price. Over the past decade, several incidents involving communal abuse, rape threats, relentless trolling, and mental-health trauma have exposed the darker side of modern cricket fandom. From India to Australia, prominent cricketers and

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: After 70 high-intensity league stage mathes, IPL 2026 now enters its decisive phase as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and 2022 winner Gujarat Titans (GT), two top teams in the standings, will lock in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday in Dharamshala with a direct berth in the final at stake. As per the IPL format, the top two teams in the standings qualify for Qualifier 1, and the winner of the match will directly enter the final, whil

T20 World Cup: Australia pacer Megan Schutt on Monday confirmed that the upcoming 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup will be her last major tournament. Megan made her international debut in 2012 and has picked 309 wickets in 240 games across the three formats. Hungry is one word and for me it's revenge, or spite ... it's definitely one I want to go and win. Im competitive in everything I do, which is a good and a bad thing, the last two have stung and, after being part of a lot of success, it stings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India pacer Vinay Kumar said Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have a strong chance of winning the IPL this season if they continue their current form, adding that a backtoback triumph in the ten-team tournament by the mens team would be wonderful after the womens side won two titles, adding one of the main reasons RCB qualfied ealry for the playoffs is their balance across all depatrments. Table-toppers RCB will face 2022 winners Gujarat Titans at the HPCA St