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Kolkata Knight Riders: Cameron Green believes Kolkata Knight Riders have finally found the right balance in their playing XI and batting order, with the Australian all-rounder insisting the defending champions are still firmly in the hunt for an IPL 2026 playoff spot after their commanding 29-run victory over Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens. Green played a pivotal role in KKRs massive total of 247/2, hammering an unbeaten 52 off 28 deliveries while stitching together a match-defining 108-run part

Kolkata Knight Riders: Parthiv Patel admitted that dropped catches hurt Gujarat Titans after their five-match winning streak ended in a high-scoring loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Saturday. KKR set a huge total of 247/2 at Eden Gardens before limiting Gujarat to 218/4, winning by 29 runs and keeping their playoff hopes alive. After the match, Gujarat Titans assistant coach Patel pointed out fielding mistakes as the key factor in the game. I think catching is s

As per the full fixture list for 2026 international summer, featuring both the Mens and Womens teams, England has a packed season of cricket across all formats. Talking of womens schedule, a highlight of the summer is the ICC Womens T20 World Cup, scheduled from 12 June to 5 July 2026. England Women will play bilateral series against New Zealand, India, and Ireland on either side of the World Cup. For the first time, Lords will host a womens Test match alongside the marquee England Mens Tests an

Kolkata Knight Riders: Sanjay Bangar described Sunil Narine as a legend of the league after the veteran spinner once again played a key role in Kolkata Knight Riders important win over Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Narine posted figures of 2/29 in KKRs 29-run victory on Saturday and received the Player of the Match award during his 200th IPL appearance. Speaking on ESPNcricinfos TimeOut show, Bangar ranked Narine among the top players in IPL history and praised his impressive consistency over more

Indian Premier League: Ambati Rayudu believes Sunil Narine is the best player in the history of the Indian Premier League. The veteran all-rounder once again delivered a match-winning performance for Kolkata Knight Riders. Narine had figures of 2/29 in KKRs 29-run victory over Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 on Saturday, earning the Player of the Match award in his 200th IPL appearance. Speaking on ESPNcricinfos TimeOut show after the game, Rayudu said Narine's consistency and ability to impact match

Finn Allen admitted he had become a shell of a human after putting too much pressure on himself during a tough start to the Indian Premier League 2026 season. However, stepping away briefly and rediscovering his love for batting has helped turn his fortunes around for Kolkata Knight Riders. On Saturday, Allen delivered one of the best innings of the tournament. He scored 93 runs off just 35 balls, hitting four boundaries and 10 sixes. This effort propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to a huge total o

Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders ended Gujarat Titans fivematch winning streak with a 29run victory at Eden Gardens on Saturday, a result that lifted them to sixth place on the points table and kept their playoffs hopes alive. GT skipper Shubman Gill admitted his sides fielding lapses proved costly, including dropping Finn Allen twice as he went on to smash a fiery 93. Looking at the wicket, 200210 was par score, but we dropped too many catches. Pitch was good, the odd one was stoppi

Kolkata Knight Riders: Skipper Shubman Gills fluent 85 was not enough to extend Gujarat Titans winning run as Kolkata Knight Riders secured a 29run victory to halt their opponents fivematch unbeaten streak and keep their own playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Finn Allens blistering 93 set the tone for KKR before Angkrish Raghuvanshis careerbest 82 not out and Cameron Greens unbeaten 52 powered the hosts to 247/2, and were also aide

Kolkata Knight Riders: Gujarat Titans' experienced pacer Mohammed Siraj reached a milestone in his career on Saturday by claiming his 200th wicket in T20 cricket during their match against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The fast bowler from Telangana reached the landmark by claiming the wicket of KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane, becoming the 21st Indian bowler to register 200 wickets in the shortest format of the game. Siraj claimed the all-cr

Indian Premier League: In the high-stakes ecosystem of the Indian Premier League (IPL), managing young talent burdened with multi-faceted responsibilities is one of the toughest challenges for any modern coach. Ahead of the Rajasthan Royals crucial game against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kumar Sangakkara, RRs head coach and director of cricket, provided an expansive masterclass into how the franchise navigates the development of its young captain, Riyan Parag. In a major boo

Indian Premier League: Kolkata Knight Riders opener Finn Allen admitted fortune played its part in him hitting a blazing 93 against the Gujarat Titans, but insisted clarity of thought and adapting to conditions were key as his side piled up 247/2 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at Eden Gardens on Saturday. His knock, studded with 10 sixes and four fours, set the tone for KKR before Raghuvanshi (82 not out) and Cameron Green (52 not out) ensured the innings closed with a flourish,

Kolkata Knight Riders: Powered by Finn Allens blistering 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshis composed 82 not out, and Cameron Greens unbeaten rapid halfcentury, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a mammoth 247/2 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Allen played an absolute blinder - dropped twice on 14 and 33, the New Zealander made GT pay dearly, by hitting four boundaries and ten sixes at a strike-rate of 265.71. The Tit

Indian Premier League: In an era dominated by hyper-analysis, data tracking, and relentless media scrutiny of teenage prodigies, Rajasthan Royals head coach and director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara has revealed they have a no clutter policy for teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, adding that sometimes the best thing is to let him be himself. Sooryavanshi has amassed 440 runs across 11 innings at an impressive average of 40 and a staggering strike rate of 237, punctuated by two half-c

Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals' assistant coach Ian Bell drew glowing parallels between wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul and England batting greats Kevin Pietersen and Joe Root, praising the Indian batters relentless work ethic and intelligence in evolving as a modern T20 batter ahead of Sundays Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Rahul, who has been the linchpin of DCs misfiring batting line-up this season, has endured a lean patch sin

Indian Premier League: Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell admitted that chronic inconsistency on their home turf has plagued their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign and that one can't win competitions with those extremes the side has displayed this season. But Bell asserted that DC is highly motivated to finish their home leg on a high note for its fans when they face the Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening. After acing a sensational run-chase against Punj

Indian Premier League: On the eve of taking on Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the social media accounts of Rajasthan Royals (RR) posted an interesting 20-second clip of its fielders taking catches at practice with both hands and Ravi Bishnoi completing a grab with his right hand. More than the video, the caption caught the eye, as it said Dont drop your catches, along with laughter and folded hand emojis attached. If one were living under a rock, then that line would have been seen

Litton Das struck a century to rescue Bangladesh from a top-order collapse, as the hosts posted 278 in their first innings of the second and final Test against Pakistan on Saturday. Pakistan reached 21-0 at stumps in reply with Azan Awais on 13 and Abdullah Fazal on 8 in Sylhet. Batting at number six, Litton struck 16 fours and two sixes in his 159-ball 126, his sixth Test century, after Bangladesh had been reduced to 116-6 after lunch. Pakistan, trailing 1-0 in the two-match series after a 104-

Unchanged Gujarat Titans: An unchanged Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. A win for GT, who are on a five-match winning streak, will make them the first side to seal a playoffs spot in IPL 2026, while a defeat for KKR will confirm their exit from the competition. After winning the toss, GT skipper Shubman Gill said, It does look like that (pi

Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh praised opening partner Josh Inglis for playing a smart supporting role during their match-winning partnership in Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Lucknow on Friday. Marsh smashed a sensational 90 off just 38 balls while Inglis made 36 as the duo put on a massive 135-run opening partnership to help LSG chase down 188 in only 16.4 overs at the Ekana Stadium. Marsh said Inglis

Assistant Coach Omkar Salvi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Assistant Coach Omkar Salvi credited Bhuvneshwar Kumars experience, preparation, and understanding of his own game as key factors behind the pacers strong campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and emerging as a key player in the team's surge to the top of the standings. Ahead of RCBs away fixture against Punjab Kings on Sunday afternoon, Bhuvneshwar Kumar currently holds the Purple Cap with 22 wickets in 12 innings. Speaki

Lucknow Super Giants: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has strongly criticised Akash Singhs 'chit celebration' during Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying such celebrations should be banned. Akash, who starred with figures of 3-26, celebrated each wicket by pulling out a small chit from his pocket and showing it to the cameras. The note reportedly read: #Akkionfire Akash knows how to take wickets in a T20 game. T

T20 World Cup Trophy: Members of the Indian women's cricket team visited the famous Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple on Saturday. They attended the traditional Bhasma Aarti to seek blessings ahead of the upcoming ICC Womens T20 World Cup next month. The players who visited the iconic temple included captain Harmanpreet Kaur, along with Arundhati Kirkire, Shafali Verma, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shreyanka Patil, Kranti Goud, Bharti Fulmali, Arundhati Reddy, and Deepti Sharma. After attending the Bhasm

Real Madrid: As his side gears up for its penultimate game of the La Liga season away to Sevilla on Sunday, Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa faced another difficult session in front of the press on the eve of the match and had to answer some tough questions over his poor relations with star forward Kylian Mbappe. Real Madrid have nothing to play for as archrivals Barcelona have already captured the title while Arbeloa's side are enconsed at the second spot. Their opponents in Sevilla need a win

Chennai Super Kings: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu praised young Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Kartik Sharma after his impressive 71 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), saying the youngster is developing into a complete middle-order player. Kartik played a fighting knock of 71 off 42 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes after CSK lost early wickets in their seven-wicket defeat to LSG at the Ekana Stadium. Speaking on ESPNcricinfos TimeOut show, Rayudu said Kartiks preparation against p

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium: Punjab Kings (PBKS) will clash with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 61st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium on Sunday. Punjab began their campaign in dominant fashion, winning six of their opening seven matches and emerging as one of the strongest sides in the tournament. However, their momentum has faded in recent weeks, with Shreyas lyer's men sufferi

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Councils upcoming quarterly meetings will take place in India later this month in Ahmedabad. However, there is still uncertainty about Mohsin Naqvi's participation due to ongoing tensions between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to a report. The ICC chief executives committee meeting will be held virtually on May 21. The in-person ICC Board meeting is scheduled for May 30

Chennai Super Kings: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Chennai Super Kings lacked experienced and calm voices on the field to guide Anshul Kamboj during a difficult spell against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Friday. Kamboj had a forgettable outing as Mitchell Marsh smashed him for four consecutive sixes in one over during his explosive 90 off 38 balls. The young pacer eventually conceded 63 runs in 2.4 overs as LSG chased down 188 in just 16.4 overs to win by seven wickets. Speaking on

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) head coach Justin Langer praised left-arm pacer Akash Singh for his hard work and professionalism after the teams convincing seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026. Akash played a key role in the victory with figures of 3-26, removing Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, and Urvil Patel to put CSK under pressure early in the innings. Speaking after the match, Langer said Akash fully deserved his success because of the effort he put

Refreshed Rajasthan Royals: A rejuvenated Rajasthan Royals will look to reclaim their early-season momentum and solidify their ambitions for entering the playoffs when they take on Delhi Capitals in a must-win IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening. RR suffering five defeats in their last seven outings has sparked fears of them entering a chronic second-half wobble, a trend that proved fatal for the franchise in the last two seasons. The Riyan Parag-led side, which once loo

Former South Africa: Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher described Mitchell Marshs innings against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as a 'masterclass' and said the conditions at the Ekana Stadium perfectly suited the Australian batters in Lucknow Super Giants Marsh smashed a stunning 90 off just 38 balls, while Josh Inglis added 36 as LSG chased down 188 in only 16.4 overs to register a dominant seven-wicket victory. It was an absolute masterclass. Both Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh s

Chennai Super Kings: Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri has backed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) young pacer Anshul Kamboj after a difficult outing vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Shastri believes that the 25-year-old will definitely learn a lot from his mistakes in the match and come back stronger. Kamboj had a difficult day as Marsh smashed him for four consecutive sixes in one over during a brilliant knock of 90 off 38 balls. The CSK pacer ended with expensive figures of 63 runs in 2.4 overs as

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Left-arm pacer Akash Singh said hard work and self-belief are the driving forces behind his performances after producing a match-winning spell in Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emphatic seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday. Akash ripped through CSKs top order with figures of 3-26, dismissing skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, and Urvil Patel to leave the visitors struggling early on a fiery red-soi

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during his sides IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Friday. The sanction was imposed under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, marking LSGs first minimum over-rate offence of the season. Rishabh Pant, Captain, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during Match No. 59 of T

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with Fatima Sana retained as captain for the global tournament to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5. The squad will also participate in a preparatory tri-series in Ireland featuring co-hosts Ireland and West Indies ahead of the World Cup. Among the selected players, Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Saira Jabeen, and Tas

Asian Marathon Championships: Indias long-distance running scene has often existed away from the spotlight, tucked behind the glamour of cricket stadiums and sprint tracks. But for Sawan Barwal, the road to becoming one of the countrys most promising marathon runners began far from packed arenas, in the tranquil hills of Joginder Nagar in Himachal Pradesh, where endurance is not built in training camps alone but in everyday life itself. Earlier this year, Barwal scripted history by breaking Indi

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that Chennai Super Kings endured an off-day with the ball after their seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Friday, but insisted the five-time champions still remain firmly in the hunt for an IPL 2026 playoff berth. CSK find themselves in a precarious position of having 12 points from 12 matches. They are already in must-win territory for the remainder of their league encounters and have to be dependent on other results going thei

Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant has revealed that he deliberately chose not to bat during Lucknow Super Giants successful chase against Chennai Super Kings in Lucknow, saying the decision was taken to give opportunities to players who had not received enough game time in IPL 2026. Padded up in the dugout and looking ready to bat, Pant was a surprise absentee even after LSG lost three wickets in quick succession after cruising to 135 for no loss in the 12th over in the chase of 188. Nicholas P

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Riding on Akash Singhs fantastic three-fer, Mitchell Marshs brutal 90 off 38 balls and Nicholas Poorans late fireworks, Lucknow Super Giants managed to thrash Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday. CSK had posted 187/5, thanks to Kartik Sharmas career-best score of 71 in T20s and an unbeaten 32 from Shivam Dube, after Akashs spell took out the top order on a fiery red soil pitch. But Marsh and Josh Inglis set the tone rig

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Riding on Mitchell Marshs brutal 90 off 38 balls and Nicholas Poorans late fireworks, Lucknow Super Giants produced a stunning run chase to thrash Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday. CSK had posted 187/5, thanks to Kartik Sharmas career-best score of 71 in T20s and an unbeaten 32 from Shivam Dube. But Marsh and Josh Inglis set the tone right from the start via a 135-run opening stand. Marsh was scintillating in hitting

Fatima Sana: Fatima Sana rewrote the record books with a breathtaking display of power-hitting as the Pakistan captain smashed the fastest half-century in womens T20 internationals during the third T20I against Zimbabwe in Karachi. The 24-year-old reached her fifty in just 15 balls, beating the previous record jointly held by Sophie Devine, Phoebe Litchfield and Richa Ghosh who all scored their fifties in 18 deliveries. Sanas phenomenal innings also matched the record for the fastest fifty in wo

ODI World Cup: Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli has reaffirmed his commitment to feature in the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup, saying he continues to prepare with the same zeal and discipline to play cricket and that being in a mega event will be an amazing prospect. Were in mid-2026. I have been asked many times, Do you want to play in 2027? Why would I leave home, get my stuff over and be like I dont know what I want. Of course, if Im playing, I want to play cricket, I want to carry on. Playing a

Lucknow Super Giants: Lucknow Super Giants left-arm pacer Akash Singh said the note he took out during celebration of his three wickets in the IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings are the things which give him motivation to do well in the game. Playing his first game of IPL 2026, Akash took out Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Urvil Patel by using the short ball well, though CSK posted 187/5 on board. I know I express myself well and people tell me that too. But honestly, its about the en

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Kartik Sharma registered his career-best score of 71 in T20 cricket, while Shivam Dube produced late fireworks to take 23 runs off the final over, as the duo lifted Chennai Super Kings to 187/5 in their 20 overs against Lucknow Super Giants at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday. On a red soil pitch, Kartik overcame a sluggish start to hit 71 off 42 balls laced with six fours and five sixes at a strike-rate of 169/05. It was a dazzling knock where Kartik took

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary: The Government of Bihar has felicitated cricketer Ishan Kishan with a cash prize of Rs 1 crore for his crucial role in Team Indias triumph at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Taking a break from his IPL commitments, the Patna-born cricketer arrived in the state capital and met Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday. The felicitation ceremony was attended by members of Kishans family as well. Congratulating him, the Chief Minister described Ishan as the Son of

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Players from both Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings, along with match officials, observed a one-minute silence and wore black armbands before commencing their IPL 2026 clash at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday, as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in the devastating storm that struck Uttar Pradesh earlier this week. A violent storm accompanied by rain and hail swept across the state, leaving a trail of destruction. At least 104 peo

Shaheen Shah Afridi: Pakistans shocking defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test has triggered war of words and discontent in the teams dressing room after an altercation between a hapless skipper Shan Masood and under-performing pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi. Pakistan failed to survive two sessions of the first Test on Tuesday and were bowled out for a paltry 163 their second lowest total against Bangladesh -- in a chase of 268 to suffer their third consecutive defeat against the Tige

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Prashant Veer has hailed the franchises support staff for maintaining a positive and stable environment through the ups and downs of the season, adding their backing for helping the players was key in regrouping after early blips. A win for CSK will help them enter the top four phase in the points table. Weve always maintained a very stable team environment, regardless of the results. Our support staff is exceptional; they never stop backing u

BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Lucknow Super Giants senior pacer Mohammed Shami said that sticking to tight lines during the powerplay overs remains the cornerstone of success for any fast-bowling unit. LSG, who are already out of the race for IPL 2026 playoffs, are taking on Chennai Super Kings at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium. In the modern T20 game, every team looks for an explosive start. As a bowling unit, it is vital to stick to tight lines. You must quickly identify the batter's weaknes

India batting great Virat Kohli said in a podcast released on Friday he would consider playing in the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup if he can still add value to the team. The 37-year-old Kohli, regarded as one of the most accomplished batsmen of his generation, is a hero to hundreds of millions of Indian fans. If I can add value to the environment that I'm a part of, and the environment feels like I can add value, I'll be seen, he said in the podcast posted by his IPL franchise team, Royal Challeng

Pakistan will be strengthened by the return of star batsman Babar Azam for the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Friday. A knee injury ruled Babar, 31, out of the first Test, won by Bangladesh by 104 runs to give the hosts a 1-0 lead. Babar Azam is available for the next match, Sarfaraz told reporters ahead of the second Test starting on Saturday. We are disappointed after the first Test but the past is the past. We are hopeful. We will