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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

Nations Cup New Zealand: As the Indian women's hockey team geared up to face Australia in an eagerly anticipated four-match friendly series, skipper Salima Tete admitted that the hosts will push the side to its limits which the Indian women will use to become a stronger unit. The friendly series marks a crucial point in the teams ongoing preparations for the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26. The highly anticipated action will begin on Tuesday at the Perth Hockey Stadiu

T20 World Cup: Australia skipper Sophie Molineux said her team is united in its approach and standards heading into the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, saying that a blend of experience and fresh energy has created a 'healthy environment' for the squad to achieve success in the tournament to be played in England from June 12 to July 5. Being part of World Cup-winning squads in the past has given me a real appreciation for what it takes to perform on the biggest stage. Success doesnt guarantee an

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Gujarat Titans (GT) look capable of winning IPL 2026 under Shubman Gills leadership, said former India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla, while praising his authority and clarity in guiding the side to the playoffs. GT, the IPL 2022 winners, entered the playoffs as the second-best team on the points table with 18 points and will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala the winner will seal their ticket to

ODI World Cup: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the team is planning around Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins for their 2027 ODI World Cup title defence, despite the trio missing the upcoming 50-over tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Cummins and Hazlewood will play the IPL 2026 playoffs for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru respectively, while Starc will return home after Delhi Capitals campaign came to an end. I think people look at the immediate games an

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Travis Heads wife Jessica has spoken out about the social media abuse directed at the family and their friends following the Australian batters on-field spat with Virat Kohli in an IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad held last week in Hyderabad. During RCBs chase, Kohli and Head exchanged words, though the exact nature of the conversation is still unclear. After SRH sealed a 55run victory, Head attempted to shake hands with Kohl

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull said Delhi Capitals 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders was shaped by their disciplined bowling and lapses in the latters batting performance, with Kuldeep Yadavs double strike proving to be the turning point of the contest. Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep finished with just ten wickets in IPL 2026, but signed off from the season on a high by picking 3-29 and helping DC beat KKR to end the season at sixth spot on the points table. It

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes the powerplay battle between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill will be decisive in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026, to be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday. Table toppers RCBs bid for back-to-back IPL titles will face a stern test against GTs in-form and disciplined bowling unit in Qualifier 1, especially with a direct berth in the final, to be played in Ahmedabad on

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane asserted that relinquishing leadership was never on his mind during his sides initial turbulent time in IPL 2026, adding that he has never been one to back down even in the face of challenges. Three-time champions KKR had a disastrous start to the season by losing their first six games, before scripting a remarkable turnaround by winning six of their next seven matches. But Rajasthan Royals beating Mumbai Indians by 30 runs mean

Kolkata Knight Riders: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani admitted his side failed to seize some key moments throughout their IPL 2026 campaign, which ultimately cost them a playoffs berth for the fifth successive year. DC ended the season on a high through a consolation 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. I think it's more the case about winning the moments. There were many games that I genuinely felt that there's a time in the game that the game could go either ways

Kolkata Knight Riders: Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has said that Kolkata Knight Riders, despite staging a late fightback in IPL 2026, still need to address a few obvious gaps in their squad heading into next season. Dasguptas comments come after KKR ended the season with a 40-run loss to Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens on Sunday evening. After a disastrous start to the season in which KKR lost their first six games, the three-time winners scripted a remarkable turnaround by winnin

CA CEO Todd Greenberg: Australia women head coach Shelley Nitschke has signed a three-year contract extension that will see her remain in charge of the team until June 2029. The former Australia allrounder took over from Matthew Mott as head coach in 2022 on an initial four-year deal and led the side to success at the Commonwealth Games that year before helping the six-time champions to another Women's T20 World Cup title in South Africa the following year. Nitschke's new three-year contract, wh

Travis Head and his wife Jessica have been subjected to a barrage of online abuse after the Australian cricketer was embroiled in a spat with India great Virat Kohli during an IPL match. The players clashed during the T20 match between Head's Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. Heated words were exchanged between the two before Kohli was dismissed for 15 and his team slumped to a 55-run defeat. As the two sets of players lined up for the post-game handshakes, K