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Sawai Mansingh Stadium: Delhi Capitals bowler Kyle Jamieson was handed one demerit point and received a warning for breaching Level 1 of the IPLs Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during Match No. 43 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Jamieson was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the IPLs Code of Conduct, which relates to using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from another player in the

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel lauded his teams all-round effort after they bounced back in style with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, chasing down a daunting 226 in IPL 2026. After three consecutive losses against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, DC came into the match looking to get back to winning ways and produced a clinical performance to do exactly that. Axar was particularly pleased with how his team executed thei

Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals batter Ashutosh Sharma underlined the growing importance of strong starts and finishing roles after his sides seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026, stating that even daunting chases remain alive till the very end in modern T20 cricket. Reflecting on the 226-run target, Ashutosh dismissed the notion of early closure in big chases. A score of 230 is always a big score. No matter how you start, in T20 cricket, the game usually goes till the end. You cann

Riyan Parag defended Rajasthan Royals tactical call to promote Ravindra Jadeja up the order, explaining it was a calculated move aimed at maximising their finish against Delhi Capitals, even as the decision came under scrutiny following a seven-wicket defeat. It was actually lefty-righty as well, Parag said, outlining the thinking behind sending Jadeja ahead of Donovan Ferreira. There was what, eight-nine overs to go. We wanted to delay it [entry point] a little bit and just get a few eight-nine

CSK vs MI Match 44, Cricket Tips :It is time for a high-octane clash to be played in the Indian Premier League 2026. Two teams with five IPL titles each will face each other on Saturday. Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Mumbai Indians at Chepauk Stadium at 7:30 PM IST. MI have been poor this season, and they have yet to play their best cricket. They have only managed to win two games. Despite having several big names, the poor form has hurt them a lot. CSK also have a similar situati

BAN vs NZ 3rd T20I , Cricket Tips: After winning the ODI series, Bangladesh took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against New Zealand. The second game was called off due to rain, and Bangladesh now have an unbeatable lead. They can't lose the series, but they have a chance for a historic series win. The final T20I will be held at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday at 1:30 PM IST. Bangladesh have beaten New Zealand in a T20I bilateral series only once in the past. They c

Indian Premier League: KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, and Nitish Rana powered a strong chase after Mitchell Starcs timely wickets had kept the target within reach as Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by seven wickets in a high-scoring Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Jaipur on Friday. Chasing a tough 226 after RR scored 225/6, Delhi started at a brisk pace, even though Jofra Archer continued his trend of opening the bowling. Archer gave up 11 runs in his first over, w

Indian Premier League: Dhruv Jurel expressed satisfaction with Rajasthan Royals strong finish with the bat, backing their total of 225/6 against Delhi Capitals as defendable while highlighting the collective effort and a crucial rebuilding partnership with Riyan Parag after early setbacks in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash in Jaipur on Friday. Everyone is really happy. The way we finished, even in the last match, everyone is contributing, which is good for the team. It is a total we

Skipper Riyan Parag: Rajasthan Royals' captain Riyan Parag led with a gritty and commanding knock, helping his team post a competitive total of 225/6 in 20 overs despite Delhi Capitals regaining crucial momentum thanks to a late burst from Mitchell Starc in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday. The highly anticipated contest began with an unexpected twist. While everyone expected a showdown between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Starc, it was Y

Injured Rohit Sharma: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said injured opener Rohit Sharma is making steady progress from a hamstring injury, adding that the franchises medical team will decide on his inclusion for Saturdays clash against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Rohit, who has featured in only four matches this season, batted at the nets in Chennai on Friday after missing the last four games due to a hamstring injury. Its progressed well. Hes workin

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey said former skipper MS Dhonis recovery from a calf injury has been progressing well and he will be seen back in action soon, while adding that the whole of Chennai is waiting for him to play in IPL 2026. Dhoni, 42, has been sidelined for three weeks due to the calf injury sustained ahead of the season and in his recovery, a lot of work has been put in on his speed while running between the wickets. Hopefully hell be back as so

Inter Zonal Multi Day Trophy: Selection dilemmas will loom large as India prepares to unveil its squad for the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup at the BCCI HQ in Mumbai on Saturday evening The tenth edition of the mega event in the shortest format will be played in England from June 12 to July 5, where India will aim to win its first title and the squad for it will be announced in a press conference, after the selection committee is done with its meeting. Expectations from the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side

Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals, winner of the inaugural edition, won the toss and elected to bat against Delhi Capitals in Match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, on Friday. Riyan Parag, captain of Rajasthan Royals, opted to bat first, noting that the surface in Jaipur was not the usual wicket and appeared a little patchy, prompting a few changes in the lineup with Ravi Bishnoi coming into the side, while Dasun Shanaka was named as an impa

The Mumbai Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Friday announced Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor, and Humaira Kazi as the icon players for the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League, marking a key step in shaping the competition ahead of its first season. Sayali will represent SoBo Mumbai Falcons, while Saima and Humaira join Thane Sky Risers and Aakash Tigers, respectively. Both Sayali and Saima have been part of the India set-up and bring international experience to the leagu

With Sincere Gratitude: Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, who is battling a rare immune disorder at a hospital in New Delhi, continues to receive support from family and fans as his brother Ghamai Zadran expressed gratitude for blood donors and appealed for more prayers. Shapoor, who represented Afghanistan in 44 ODIs and 36 T20Is from 2009 to 2020, is in the intensive care unit (ICU) with stage four Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a life-threatening condition that causes

T20I Team Rankings: Australia have retained their dominance at the top of the ICC Womens ODI Team Rankings in the latest annual update, even as India continues to hold firm at third place despite their recent ICC Womens World Cup 2025 win. Australia, who remain the benchmark in womens cricket, have seen a marginal dip of two rating points to 163, but continue to lead comfortably. England stays second with 128 rating points, despite a slight gain, and still trails the table-toppers by a significa

World Test Champions South Africa: The Indian cricket team has moved up to third place in the latest ICC Mens Test Team Rankings following the annual update, overtaking England in a shift driven by the recalibration of match weightings. The annual rankings update, which factors in all matches played since May 2025 at full value and reduces the impact of older results to 50 per cent, has reshaped the standings just below the top two. Australia remains firmly at the top with 131 rating points, ext

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have roped in promising seam-bowling all-rounder RS Ambrish as an injury replacement for Shivam Mavi for the remainder of IPL 2026. Right-arm medium pacer Mavi has been ruled out of the ongoing season due to a groin injury, forcing SRH to sign Ambrish as his replacement. Ambrish, who is a right-arm medium pacer and a left-handed batter, will join SRH for INR 30 Lakh, said a statement from the IPL on Friday. Chennai-based Ambrish was p

Rachael Heyhoe Flint Gate: The iconic Lords Cricket Ground has set a new benchmark for womens cricket in the UK by breaking the attendance record for a Womens Test match with 23,207 tickets already sold for the sides one-off clash against India, to be played from July 10-13. The development comes ahead of 10 weeks still to go before the historic fixture takes place, which will also be the first-ever womens Test to be played at the iconic venue, fifty years after Rachael Heyhoe Flint first led a

Delhi Capitals: Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul said batting at the top of the order has given him clarity and comfort, adding that the role suits his game and preparation. In IPL 2026, Rahul has been DCs batting lynchpin, scoring 358 runs in eight games at an average of 51.14 and strike-rate of 185.49, including hitting an unbeaten 152 and two fifties. Playing as an opening batter for Delhi Capitals makes my life a bit easier. Knowing that this is where I am going to bat, and that i

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul hailed the fearless approach of young Indian batters in IPL 2026, saying their six-hitting mindset is perfectly aligned with the demands of modern-day T20 cricket. A major theme of IPL 2026 season has been young Indian batters taking up the mantle of run-scoring for their respective sides. The likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh and Cooper Connolly, along with Sameer Rizvi and Ayush Mhatre (before a hamstring inju

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Titans (GT) spinner Rashid Khan said picking key wickets of batters like Devdutt Padikkal at the right time helped his team restrict Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) below 160 runs but dismissal of in-form batter Devdutt Padikkal was crucial in breaking RCBs momentum. RCB were bowled out for 155 in 19.2 overs despite starts from Padikkal (40) and Virat Kohli (28). Gujarat Titans bowlers kept things tight, with Arshad Khan taking three wickets, while Rashid a

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul said surpassing MS Dhoni on the IPLs all-time run-scorers list was special, but insisted that winning five trophies like the legendary CSK captain remains the milestone he still has to achieve. During DCs game against Punjab Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he smashed an unbeaten 152, Rahul surpassed Dhoni and Suresh Raina to become the fifth highest run-getter in IPL history. I didn't even realise I had gone past Mahi bha

The Mumbai Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has named Sayali Satghare, Saima Thakor and Humaira Kazi as the Icon Players for the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League, marking a key step in shaping the competition ahead of its first season. Sayali will represent SoBo Mumbai Falcons, while Saima and Humaira join Thane Sky Risers and Aakash Tigers, respectively. Both Sayali and Saima have been part of the India set-up and bring international experience to the league, while Hu

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar said Royal Challengers Bengalurus best chance of beating Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 lay in taking wickets quickly rather than defending runs, as the defending champions lost by four wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium. If you look at the scenario, there was some help for seamers, and we had Romario (Shepherd), third seamer. So, we wanted to take a chance. Suyash (Sharma) is someone who is not easy to pick. We wanted to get wickets as q

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Titans (GT) player Jason Holder described his effort in the field to dismiss Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar as one of the most magnificent catches, adding that his focus was to reach towards the ball after his all-round performance helped the side register a dominant four-wicket win at Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Holders contribution, including three catches and two wickets, played a key role in restricting RCB to 155 in 19.2 o

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik said losing wickets at regular intervals despite a dominating start from opener Virat Kohli hurt the team's chances as they went down by four wickets to Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium. RCB were bowled out for 155 in 19.2 overs after being put in to bat, a total that Gujarat Titans chased down comfortably in 15.5 overs, finishing at 158/6 with 25 balls to spare. Karthik lauded

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Titans director of cricket Vikram Solanki described Jason Holder as a world-class allrounder who has justified the franchises faith in him by contributing with both bat and ball. Holder produced a Player of the Match performance in GTs win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday night - picking 2-29 in four overs, claiming three catches and scoring 12 useful runs in the chase, which the 2022 winners completed with four wicket

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar praised West Indies great Jason Holder for his all-round impact, calling him a great addition to the Gujarat Titans (GT) after their four-wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Narendra Modi Stadium. Gujarat Titans chased down 156 in just 15.5 overs, thanks to a blistering 43 off 18 balls from captain Shubman Gill, along with contributions from Jos Buttler (39) and Rahul Tewatia (27 not out). Earlier, GTs bow

Riyan Parag: Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reacted to Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag's vaping incident and said that such situations could have been avoidable and stressed that it could not be brushed under the carpet. Parag was allegedly caught vaping inside dressing room when the cameras were panned towards the dressing room during RR's chase against Punjab Kings. The footage went viral instantly, sparking debates over player discipline and the legality of such devices und

Indian Premier League: Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan said that the Gujarat Titans (GT) middle order has been a weakness in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but emphasised that the team should focus on its strengths rather than flaws to maintain momentum. GT's middle order has failed to score runs during the whole season, and the heavy lifting has been done by the top order batters Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler, which has become a visible flaw of the team. In a competition like t

New Zealand Cricket: New Zealand all-rounder and white-ball captain Mitchell Santner is set to be sidelined for at least a month after scans revealed a grade three ACL shoulder injury, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday. Santner injured his left shoulder while fielding for his Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians in their recent match against the Chennai Super Kings. He was spotted in the dressing room with an ice pack around his shoulder during the chase as MI used a concussion subst

Former West Indies: Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has given his take on Jason Holder's controversial catch in the dismissal of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar during the IPL clash against Gujarat Titans (GT), saying that there was sufficient evidence to rule it not out and the umpire must have taken a second look before making the final decision. During the first innings when RCB were trying to build a solid platform, in the eighth over, Patidar, who was batting

T20 World Cup: Cricket Canada has appointed Monty Desai as head coach of the mens national team. Desai brings over 20 years of international coaching experience, including leading Nepal to regain ODI status and qualify for multiple ICC global events. He is widely respected for instilling belief, structure, and competitive discipline in emerging cricket nations. He has coached across multiple international systems, contributing to the success of Nepal, Afghanistan, the UAE, and the West Indies. H

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined a quarter of his match fee for vaping in the dressing room during a game, the Indian Premier League said Thursday. Images of Parag, 24, using an ecigarette during Tuesday's match againstPunjab Kingswere broadcast live on television and quickly went viral on social media. Ecigarettes are banned in India under a 2019 law that prohibits their manufacture, import, sale and storage, regardless of nicotine content. Riyan admitted to the offence and a

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes local Dutch players will be the secret sauce for his Rotterdam franchise in a new European Twenty20 competition. Organisers of the European T20 Premier League, co-founded by Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan, have created a tournament featuring six city-based teams in Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast and Rotterdam. Amsterdam are owned by a group led by Australia great Steve Waugh, while Edinburgh are run by former New Zealand inter

RR vs DC Match 43, Cricket Tips :Rajasthan Royals became the first team to beat Punjab Kings in the IPL 2026 as they chased down 228 in their previous game. That win provided them a much-needed boost as they now have a chance to move to the top of the ladder. RR will face Delhi Capitals in a home game. This match will start on Friday at 7:30 PM IST at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. RR are in excellent form, and they are facing a scratchy DC, who have lost three games on the trot. So, RR w

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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