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Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals batter Tristan Stubbs said the team is eager to carry forward the momentum from their record chase of 226 against Rajasthan Royals into their home fixture against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. The seventh-placed DC need a win to get to ten points and boost their prospects in the race to the playoffs. I think the confidence has been there. We've had a couple shaky ones again befo

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming on Tuesday said the franchise is pretty close to settling on its best playing eleven despite injuries to key players, while backing batter Dewald Brevis to make an impact in the latter stages of the tournament. Sixth-placed CSK arrive into Tuesdays clash and a win at the Arun Jaitley Stadium will take them to eight points. I think so. We've been hampered a little bit by injuries to some key players, but it has been a process. We

Indian Premier League: Former India captain and coach, Ravi Shastri, has raised serious concerns over the country's top pacer Jasprit Bumrahs dip in form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, attributing it as much to mental fatigue as physical strain, while urging the Mumbai Indians to manage their premier pacer carefully ahead of a packed international calendar. Bumrah has entered this IPL off the back of a heavy workload with the Indian team over the last 12 months. His struggles are not j

Chennai Super Kings: As T20 cricket continues to tilt heavily in favour of batters, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons has called for a mindset shift among bowlers, urging them to reclaim control by dictating terms rather than reacting to the opposition. Simons stressed that bowlers must view themselves as the initiators in the contest, capable of forcing batters into uncomfortable situations. As a bowler, Ive got the ball in my hand. I must make the batsman play in a certain wa

T20I Team Rankings: Australia has strengthened its hold at the summit of the ICC Womens T20I Team Rankings following the latest annual update, extending its advantage and reaffirming its status as the team to beat ahead of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026. The updated rankings, which assign full weightage (100 per cent) to matches played since May 2025 and 50 per cent to results from the preceding two years, see Australia remain at No. 1 with 287 rating points. They now enjoy a 12-point lead ov

Lucknow Super Giants: Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri feels that the lack of consistency and poor backing between batting and bowling units have played a key role in Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) poor performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Lucknow Super Giants slumped to their sixth consecutive defeat after going down by six wickets to the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, despite posting a formidable 228/5. Mumbai chased down the target in 18.4 ov

T20I Team Rankings: Team India further cemented their dominance in the shortest format, retaining the top position in the latest ICC Mens T20I Team Rankings following the annual update released on Tuesday. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India sit comfortably at the summit with 275 rating points. While their lead has narrowed slightly, they remain well ahead of second-placed England (262), with Australia team closely trailing in third at 258 points. The latest update, which assigns 100 per cent weighta

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash with table toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday. Sunrisers Hyderabad turned their fortunes after a poor start and maintained a five-match winning streak before losing to the three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 7 wickets in their last encounter played at the same venue. They are

Former Sri Lanka: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Chaminda Vaas credited India bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the best illustration of swing bowling in modern cricket and heaped praise on him for his skill with new ball, which continues to test even the most aggressive batters. Bhuvneshwar showed that swing bowling is still very relevant, even in white-ball formats: Vaas New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka cricketer Chaminda Vaas credited India bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the best illustration of

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians campaign in IPL 2026 might have unfolded very differently had Rohit Sharma returned from injury earlier, pointing to the veteran batters match-winning impact in the recent victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Rohit marked his comeback in style at the Wankhede Stadium, producing a commanding knock that laid the platform for a successful chase, underlining his value to a struggling side. Harbhajan stressed that Rohits

T20I Player Rankings: Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu has been richly rewarded for her outstanding recent performances, making notable gains in the latest ICC Womens T20I Player Rankings. Athapaththu was named Player of the Series in Sri Lankas dominant 3-0 clean sweep over Bangladesh, delivering an all-round performance that underlined her importance to the side. The experienced campaigner scored 115 runs across three innings and also picked up four wickets, showcasing her versatility ahe

Indian Premier League: Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has called for an honest conversation between the Mumbai Indians think tank and pacer Jasprit Bumrah following his underwhelming run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Bumrahs struggle continued in the Mumbai Indians clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium, where he returned with figures of 0/45, marking the seventh instance this season when he has gone wicketless. We are in that space that the manag

Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians (MI) bowler Raghu Sharma termed his maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) wicket a dream-come-true moment, opening up on his long and emotional journey to the big stage after his sides six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium. Raghu finished with figures of 4-0-36-1 in a high-scoring encounter where the Mumbai Indians chased down a daunting 229-run target in 18.4 overs, powered by Rohit Sharma (84) and Ryan Rickelton (83), to register a

Lucknow Super Giants: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar has criticised Rishabh Pant's captaincy, saying that the wicketkeeper-batter needs to show greater clarity and composure as a captain following Lucknow Super Giants defeat to Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. LSG slumped to a six-wicket loss despite posting a formidable 228/5 on the back of Nicholas Poorans blistering 63 off 21 balls as Mumbai chased down the target comfortably in 18.4 overs, courtesy of a 143-run openin

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India veteran Sunil Gavaskar believes Jasprit Bumrah needs to simplify his approach to rediscover his rhythm, following another underwhelming outing in the Mumbai Indians six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the finest T20 bowlers, has endured a rare dip in form this season, struggling to make an impact even as MI chase momentum in the closing stages of the league. Gavaskar pointed out that the issue is not a lack of

Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians (MI) coach Mahela Jayawardene lavished praise on 33-year-old spinner Raghu Sharma after he picked up his maiden wicket in the Indian Premier League (IPL), highlighting the bowlers journey from being a net bowler last season to making a mark on the big stage. Raghus breakthrough came during the Mumbai Indians six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium, where the hosts chased down a daunting 229-run target in 18.4 overs. The victory

Kal Somani: A couple of days after the Mittal family and Adar Poonawalla acquired the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, the US-based Kal Somani consortium claimed they were sidelined from the race and insisted they never withdrew their bid. In March, Kal Somani reportedly agreed to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Rajasthan Royals for a record USD 1.63 billion and the deal was expected to close after the 2026 IPL season. But on Sunday, Lakshmi N. Mittal and Aditya Mittal announced that a definitive

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes a resurgent Rohit Sharma could play a decisive role in shaping the remainder of IPL 2026, stating that the Mumbai Indians have the potential to disrupt several teams playoff ambitions if their senior batter continues his current form. Rohit returned to action in style after an injury layoff, smashing 84 off 44 balls to guide Mumbai to a six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in a record chase of 229 at the Wankhede Stadium. His

KL Rahul: KL Rahul has credited fatherhood for bringing a renewed sense of calmness and perspective to both his life and cricket, saying the experience has helped him rediscover joy in his game. One of Delhi Capitals' most consistent performers this season, Rahul spoke about how becoming a father has transformed his outlook, both on and off the field. Fatherhood has been the most beautiful thing for me. I always felt I had calmness and happiness in my life, but I was so wrong. You dont truly kno

Lucknow Super Giants: Mumbai Indians batter Ryan Rickelton has heaped praise on his opening partner Rohit Sharma, commending his game knowledge after the duo forged a match-winning 143-run partnership against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. Rohit, who had missed a few games due to a hamstring injury, made a strong comeback against LSG as he played a brilliant knock of 84 runs. His innings included six fours and seven sixes. Rickelton, who was standing at the other end,

From World Cup: Not too long ago, the Mumbai Indians were the benchmark every franchise aspired to match, a side that defined consistency, built dynasties and turned big moments into routine triumphs. Five titles in eight years had cemented their status as the undisputed heavyweights of the Indian Premier League. But in IPL 2026, that aura has faded into uncertainty. A campaign that promised revival has instead exposed deeper cracks in leadership, team balance, and most notably, in the form of t

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru paid a heartfelt tribute to their long-serving head physio Evan Speechly, bringing the curtains down on an 18-year association that spanned from 2008 to 2025 and marked the end of a significant chapter in the franchises journey. A familiar and respected presence behind the scenes, Speechly returned to Bengaluru for a special farewell organised by the team, where players and support staff gathered to acknowledge his immense contribution ove

KL Rahul: KL Rahul has opened up on his transformation from being labelled a red-ball specialist to becoming a key figure in white-ball cricket, saying the journey to redefine himself in T20s is one he takes immense pride in. Rahul, who has been a consistent performer for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, admitted that early in his career, he was not seen as a natural fit for the shortest format. 10 years ago, I would have given anything to be part of a T20 team. I was never rated as a T20 player or e

Man City: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said hos team will keep fighting for the Premier League despite losing control of the title race after a 3-3 draw with Everton. City are now five points behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand and the Gunners will be crowned champions if they win their final three games. Its better to have a point than no point. It would be better to win the game than have the point. Many things happened. We know the difficulty of the opponent, they are incredibly

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals' wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul stated that maximising the first six overs has become central to success in the T20 format, as he continues to anchor his team's campaign in IPL 2026 with consistent performances at the top of the order. Among the sides most reliable performers this season, Rahul has provided stability in the powerplay, a phase he believes has become decisive in modern T20 contests. T20 cricket has evolved over the last two or three years, especia

IPL 2026 has entered a crucial phase and one of the significant news is that RCBs Bhuvneshwar Kumar (36) has regained the Purple Cap as the tournaments leading wicket-taker, while claiming 3/28 against GT on April 30, 2026, taking his tally to 17 wickets from nine matches. CSKs Anshul Kamboj has joined him at 17 wickets, but Bhuvneshwar still leads the race for this seasons Purple Cap. Bhuvneshwar has come out as one of the RCB's most reliable and match winning bowlers this season, with his expe

DC vs CSK Match 48, Cricket Tips :The five-time champion, Chennai Super Kings, have been inconsistent in the IPL 2026. They have only managed to win four games out of nine played so far. CSK will now move to their next game, which is against Delhi Capitals. On Tuesday. This contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST at Arun Jaitley Stadium. CSK are coming off their biggest win margin against Mumbai Indians in the previous game. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has shown good form, but Sanju Samson has looked

Indian Premier League: Leading the side in the absence of Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav gave credit to his bowlers for pulling things back and helping them romp to a six-wicket victory with eight balls to spare in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2006 on Monday. Having blazed to 90/1 at the end of the sixth over, Lucknow Super Giants were threatening to reach a 250-plus score in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. But the Mumbai Indians did

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant had no answers about how his side lost the plot despite making a blazing start (90/1 in six overs) and went down to the Mumbai Indians in Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday. Pant admitted that they fell around 10-15 runs short, considering the way they started, and in the end could only seek some luck for his team and better efforts by his boys in the remaining matches. The w

Impact Substitute Manimaran Siddharth: Rohit Sharma made a grand return to action after recovering from an injury, smashing a half-century and adding 143 runs with Ryan Rickelton as the Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. As part of a brilliant duopoly, Rohit top-scored with 84, and Rickelton, who struck some powerful shots, added 83 runs as the Mumbai Indians scripted the highest run-c

Impact Substitute Manimaran Siddharth: Rohit Sharma made a grand return to action after recovering from an injury, smashing a half-century and adding 143 runs with Ryan Rickelton as the Mumbai Indians defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. As part of a brilliant duopoly, Rohit Sharma top-scored with 84, and Rickelton added 83 runs as the Mumbai Indians scripted the highest run-chase at the Wankhede as th

Lucknow Super Giants: Nicholas Pooran blazed to a 16-ball half-century and shared a 94-run partnership with opener Mitchell Marsh (44) as Lucknow Super Giants managed to score 228/5 against Mumbai Indians in Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. Pooran smashed 63 runs off 21 balls, and Marsh blasted 44 off 25 as LSG survived a middle-order collapse to post a challenging total in what is a must-win match for both sides, who are scraping the bottom of

Pandurang Chate Regional Director Sports: The Sports Authority of India and the Fit India Movement successfully hosted the Fit India Hit India Friendly Cricket Match at the Air India Ground, Vakola, bringing together public servants, film personalities, fitness enthusiasts, and sports lovers for an evening dedicated to promoting fitness, active living, and community participation. The friendly encounter featured the GST & Customs Amateur Team taking on the Mumbai Heroes team in front of an enthu

Lucknow Super Giants: With skipper Hardik Pandya sitting out because of back spasm, the Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. India's T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav is leading the Mumbai Indians in the absence of Pandya and said they have made a couple of changes in the playing XI from the side that lost to CSK in Chennai on Saturday. With Pandya out

Chennai Super Kings: Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel stressed that while every game is played with the intent to win, the side has moved past its relaxed mode and is now firmly focused on maintaining the winning momentum if they are to enter the IPL 2026 playoffs. Both DC and Chennai Super Kings, their opponents in Tuesdays clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, are at eight points. But DC are at seventh spot due to their net run rate being in negative. With both teams in a similar situatio

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has outlined a series of important administrative decisions after the third meeting of its Ad-hoc Committee, held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Monday. This meeting signalled key structural changes and the start of its electoral process. In a significant move that impacts regional cricket governance, the Board confirmed it will dissolve several committees immediately. The Board has decided to dis

Max Super Speciality Hospital: Delhi Capitals bowling coach Munaf Patel confirmed that fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has cleared the mandatory concussion standdown period and is 100 percent fit to return to action ahead of the sides crucial clash against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings, to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday evening. Ngidi suffered an unfortunate head injury while fielding in the third over of DCs afternoon game against Punjab Kings on April 25 and was rushed to B

Pacer Anshul Kamboj: Pacer Anshul Kambojs rise to being the joint leading wicket-taker in IPL 2026 has drawn praise from Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons, who credited the youngsters professionalism and training habits as the bedrock of his success in the competition. With 17 wickets in nine matches at an economy rate of 7.54, Kamboj has stepped up to be the leader of the CSK bowling attack in both power-play and back-end overs. In CSKs resurgent win over Mumbai Indians, Kamboj

Chennai Super Kings: Veteran wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is steadily recovering from a calf injury, but Chennai Super Kings bowling consultant Eric Simons confirmed that he has not travelled with the squad to New Delhi for their upcoming IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. An update on MS Dhoni is way above my pay grade. He is not with us but steadily improving. He will be ready when he is ready and he knows when he is ready to play. No, h

Indian steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal and family, alongside vaccine billionaire Adar Poonawalla, have struck a $1.65 billion deal for Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals, a joint statement said on Sunday. The IPL is the world's richest cricket tournament and mixes sport and show business in a glitzy format. It is broadcast around the world and features top international stars, with some teams fronted by Bollywood superstars. The Mittal family will own about 75 percent of the franchi

The International Cricket Council: Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third womens T20I against Sri Lanka in Sylhet on Saturday. The International Cricket Council (ICC) stated that the Bangladesh skipper was found to have breached Article 2.2, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match. The incident took pla

Former New Zealand: Former New Zealand fast bowler Mitchell McClenaghan has hailed Jason Holders outstanding spell of 4-24 playing a vital part in Gujarat Titans beating Punjab Kings by four wickets in IPL 2026, adding that the all-rounders success was down to him being disciplined with his lengths at the Narendra Modi Stadium. That spell also ensured Holder won successive Player-of-the-Match awards for GT, who are now on a three-match winning streak. Jason Holder was outstanding because of his

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengalurus young all-rounder Jacob Bethell says observing seasoned campaigners like Virat Kohli has helped him grasp the nuances of chasing in T20 cricket, as the Englishman continues to grow into his role in the IPL. Now in his second season with the franchise, the 23-year-old reflected on his journey from Barbados to one of the biggest stages in world cricket. I grew up in Barbados, always with a bat and ball. Around 1012, I started taking it seri

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener Phil Salt has flown back to England for scans on his injured finger which has sidelined him for the sides last three IPL 2026 matches. In Salts absence, RCB have got his England compatriot Jacob Bethell to partner with Virat Kohli at the top of the order. Salt, 29, damaged a finger on his left hand while diving to save a boundary during RCB's defeat to Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18. As per a report

Cricket World Cup League: Nepal vice-captain Dipendra Singh Airee has called for a positive and attacking approach as his team prepares for a key ICC Mens Cricket World Cup League 2 encounter against Oman, expressing confidence that recent improvements can help them bounce back. Nepal head into Tuesdays contest with mixed form in the ongoing tri-series at home. While they have registered two wins over the UAE, their campaign has been dented by an earlier underwhelming performance against Oman, l

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes young Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedges fearless strokeplay and confidence in clearing the boundary mark him out as a promising finisher, following his explosive knock for his side against Gujarat Titans in their recently concluded IPL 2026 clash. Shedge, who came into the tournament with a strong reputation after his breakthrough showing for Mumbai in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, had largely been on the sideline

T20 World Cup: Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has shut down talk of whether he would continue to play all formats and reaffirmed his desire to continue playing in all three formats, saying a players job is to play, not to decide which format to skip. Babar has been a mainstay for Pakistan across formats for the majority of his career, but in recent times the 31-year-old has struggled to make runs on a consistent basis, and the right-hander failed to make much of an impression during the ICC

Sydney Sixers General Manager Rachael: Sydney Sixers have appointed James Hopes as their new head xoach on a two-year contract, the Big Bash League said on Monday. The role will be Hopes first as head coach at the professional level after working as an assistant to some of the worlds best coaches. Hopes, a former Australian international all-rounder, currently serves as bowling coach for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Washington Freedom in Major League Cricket (MLC), having

Inter Zonal Multi Day Trophy: Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Tanuja Kanwar has termed Radha Yadavs inclusion in the 2026 Womens T20 World Cup squad as a big comeback, and attributed her selection for the mega event to a massive improvement with both bat and ball. Radha last featured in a T20I during Indias tour of England in 2025, where she picked six wickets as the visitors won both white-ball series. She later found a place in the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup winning squad. After that, a crowd

Gujarat Titans: Gujarat Titans all-rounder Jason Holder credited Mohammed Siraj and Kagiso Rabada for consistently setting the tone with the new ball, saying their early impact has made his role in the middle overs more defined following his Player of the Match performance against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 on Sunday. Praising the pace duos influence, Holder said, They were excellent. They set the tone for us all season. Credit to both Siraj and KG. Their efforts have been outstanding. Holder expl