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Madhya Pradesh League: Having successfully guided the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to back-to-back IPL crowns, Rajat Patidar is set to begin a new chapter closer to home as he returns to lead Gwalior Cheetahs in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026. Patidar will captain a side eager to make a breakthrough after reaching the semifinal in 2025 but narrowly missing out on a place in the final. Gwalior Cheetahs will feature in the opening match of the 2026 season when they face

Big Bash League: A major restructuring of the Victorian franchises in the Big Bash League (BBL) is underway, with the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades reportedly poised to be merged into a single franchise as part of broader changes linked to Cricket Australia's privatisation plans. Cricket Victoria staff were informed on Tuesday that the state's two BBL clubs will be consolidated into one Melbourne-based team, bringing an end to a decade-long city rivalry that has been a central feature

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association: When Aarti Pal began working with cricketers at the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), she was not trying to turn them into Yogasana athletes. Instead, she wanted to understand how yoga could help improve performance in a sport that demands explosive movement, technical precision, and mental resilience. What she discovered only reinforced a belief she has carried throughout her journey as an athlete, researcher, and educator: yoga belongs far beyond th

ICC Cricket World Cup: India all-rounder Vijay Shankar is set to become the lone Indian player in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 after being signed by Kandy Royals, while Sri Lanka international Avishka Fernando emerged as the No. 1 overall pick in the Season 6 Draft as franchises completed their squads for the sixth edition of the tournament. The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League will feature SC Jaffna Kings, Kandy Royals, Colombo Kaps, Dambulla Sixers and Galle Gallants competing

With Ollie Robinson: Former England pacer Steven Finn believes that the focus on England's batting changes has overshadowed the bowlers, who will be under scrutiny as the English team takes on New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday to begin the home summer season. In a column for the BBC, Finn expressed that England is undergoing a period of rebuilding following their Ashes failures and that the nation will need to develop a new identity as a pace bowling side, due to the retirement of a few establis

The Sri Lanka Cricket: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced national player contracts for 46 cricketers for the 2026-27 season, with a mix of established internationals and emerging talent earning places in the latest list. The contracts will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, and cover players selected across multiple categories, including A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 and Central Contracts. According to SLC, the categorisation has been determined based on a combination of performance, consis

Sydney Thunder have secured one of the most high-profile coaching appointments in Big Bash League history, naming former England captain Andrew Flintoff as the clubs head coach through to the end of BBL 17. Flintoff succeeds Trevor Bayliss, who stepped down in February after six seasons in charge. The appointment marks Flintoffs return to the Big Bash for the first time in more than a decade, having previously featured as a player during BBL 4. He represented England 272 times across formats and

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb: India star Sayali Satghare led SOBO Mumbai Falcons from the front with a decisive three-wicket spell as her side began their campaign with a convincing 16-run victory over Thane Sky Risers in the tournaments opening match of the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League here at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a challenging 174, opener Mansi Patil (46) kept the chase alive for Thane Sky Risers despite losing partners at regular intervals. Mahek Pokar (23 retired hurt)

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Rewa Jaguars have announced their squad for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup. A standout in the team is young, talented batter Akshat Raghuwanshi, who brings significant potential. Alok Birla of Rewa Jaguars said, We are happy with the young talented players and the balance we have in the squad, with a good mix of experienced players and exciting hungry cricketers. The players are motivated and looking forward to playing positive, fearless,& roaring c

Jammu & Kashmir fast-bowler Auqib Nabi has been called up to join India squad a net bowler for the one-off Test against Afghanistan,to be played in New Chandigarh from June 610. Nabi, one of the standout performers of the Ranji Trophy season, where he led Jammu and Kashmir to victory by picking 60 scalps, was widely tipped to get a maiden Test callup. Despite his remarkable consistency, the selectors opted for lanky Punjab pacer Gurnoor Brar as the backup fast bowling option to join Mohammed Sir

T20I Bowling Rankings: Englands left-arm spinner Linsey Smith, who was fighting for a regular place in her sides T20I setup less than two years ago, has now climbed to the summit of the ICC Womens T20I Bowling Rankings for the first time in her career on the eve of the Womens T20 World Cup. The 31-year-old England spinner moved ahead of Pakistans Sadia Iqbal to become the worlds top-ranked T20I bowler following a string of impressive performances against New Zealand and India. Smiths rise comes

FIFA World Cup: Colombia continued its preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Costa Rica in an international friendly at El Campin Stadium on Tuesday. Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz was the star of the evening, scoring one goal and providing an assist as Colombia produced an impressive performance in front of their home fans ahead of the tournament, which begins on June 11. Defender Davinson Sanchez gave Colombia an early advantage when he rose highest to hea

While Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajasthan Royals batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi revealed that scoring 700 runs in IPL 2026 was a personal target he had written down in his notes before the tournament, after the teenage prodigy swept the major individual honours following a record-breaking campaign. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained the IPL title with a five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans in Sundays final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi emerg

International Cricket Council: After an immediate suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Cricket Canada issued a response calling the ICC's decision unexpected but confirmed that it will comply fully with international directives, pivoting toward restructuring its internal governance and financial administration. The ICC suspended Cricket Canada's membership with immediate effect during its board meeting in Ahmedabad on Monday, citing serious breaches of its membership obligation

T20 World Cup: West Indies women's head coach Shane Deitz believes his side received a timely reminder of the challenges that await at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup after Ireland produced a spirited performance to secure a historic victory in Dublin. Ireland registered their first-ever T20I win over the West Indies, with all-rounder Orla Prendergast emerging as the standout performer. The 22-year-old followed up a disciplined bowling display with a match-winning 71 off just 46 balls, guiding the

T20 World Cup: Orla Prendergast believes Ireland are building momentum at exactly the right time after producing a landmark victory over the West Indies in Dublin, with the star all-rounder delivering a match-winning performance just days before the ICC Womens T20 World Cup. Prendergast starred with both bat and ball, claiming two wickets before smashing 71 off 46 deliveries as Ireland secured their first-ever T20I victory over the West Indies. The result lifted the hosts to the top of the tri-s

T20 World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues praised her young teammates N Sree Charani and Nandni Sharma for their impact and work ethics paying off very well in the ongoing T20I series against England. The series is currently locked at 1-1 and the winner of Tuesdays clash in Taunton will clinch the trophy ahead of the upcoming Womens T20 World Cup. In Indias 28-run defeat in Bristol, Charani stood out to pick a three-for, while Nandni, whos playing her debut international series, has been imp

Indian Premier League: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) big-hitting batter Tim David has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee and will miss the opening game of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season after collecting two demerit points for a Level 1 Code of Conduct breach during the five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. David, who hit 24 off 17 balls in the final, was found guilty of breaching Article 2.9 of the Code of Conduct, which relat

With Royal Challengers Bengaluru: With Royal Challengers Bengaluru winning their second successive IPL title with a five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans, the back-to-back wins are not the product of fortune, but of deliberate design, meticulous auction strategy and a dressing room culture being rock-solid in nature. For years, RCB were always regarded as a franchise that had a lot of stars, but were hugely imbalanced batting always got the big money, with bowling being their perennial weak l

T20 World Cup: With the three-match T20I series deadlocked at 1-1, Tuesday's blockbuster finale at the County Ground in Taunton is much more than a standard bilateral decider. For both India and England, this clash serves as the ultimate dress rehearsal and a vital psychological shot in the arm just weeks before the Womens T20 World Cup kicks off later this month. While India took first blood with an authoritative 38-run win in Chelmsford, Englands resilient 26-run fightback in Bristol exposed t

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower said the biggest difference between the 2025 and 2026 title winning campaigns was the deeper level of confidence within the squad this year, while acknowledging the lessons of 2024 season also immensely shaped their pursuits of being a trophy winning team. Having won their first IPL title in 2025 and break an 18-year drought in process, RCB joined the likes of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians as the third

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday made a major change to the schedule of the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027. The tournament will now take place from February 14 to 28, 2027, instead of June-July. This decision is part of several measures to strengthen women's cricket worldwide. The Board also approved a new Women's Emerging Nations Trophy and set the qualification pathway for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2028. The Women's Champions

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi swept the end-of-season IPL awards and in doing so won an SUV -- but the 15-year-old cricket prodigy will have to wait three years to drive it.The Indian batting sensation plundered 776 runs at an average of 48.50 and a punishing strike-rate of 237.30 in 16 matches. On Sunday he was named most valuable player, despite his team Rajasthan Royals narrowly failing to reach the final, and he also scooped the Orange Cap for leading the batting charts. He was also named emerging pl

Virat Kohli was hailed as the heartbeat of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru dressing room after his unbeaten 75 secured a second straight IPL championship. The 37-year-old Kohli was there at the end as Bengaluru chased 156 to beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in Sunday's final in Ahmedabad. Dubbed the chase master, Kohli finished with a six and a total of 675 runs in the T20 tournament. Virat, I know you get a lot of attention and quite rightly, head coach Andy Flower said in a Royal Challenger

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said the franchise is very lucky to have veteran batter Virat Kohli in the dressing room, hailing the former skippers hunger and drive as genuinely inspiring after RCB defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 crown with a fivewicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Kohli smashed a majestic 42-ball 75 not out, laced with nine fours and three sixes, as RCB completed a chase of 1

Cricket's governing body said Monday it would trial the use of pink-coloured balls in Test matches to maximise play during bad light. The red balls usually used in Tests are not easily visible in fading light, while white balls used in limited-overs matches have been found to be not durable enough for the longer format. Pink balls are already used in day-night Tests played under lights. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement its executive board had approved the trialling the

PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :Pakistan carried on spin-dominant plans in the first ODI against Australia and recorded a comprehensive win by five wickets. Debutant Arafat Minhas was the star. He picked up a five-wicket haul on his debut and scored an unbeaten 18 off 17 balls, with a winning six. With a 1-0 lead, Pakistan will face Australia in the second ODI on Tuesday. This game will begin at 5 PM IST at Gaddafi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Pakistan will be keen to win the series. Australia have

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty is embracing the challenge of competing in one of the toughest groups at the ICC Womens T20 World Cup, insisting her side has the belief and confidence to produce its best-ever performance at the global event. Bangladesh, appearing in their seventh Women's T20 World Cup, have never progressed beyond the group stage. This year, they have been drawn alongside powerhouses India, Australia, South Africa, and Pakistan, making their route to the kno

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengalurus players and support staff will disperse to their respective homes and holiday time from Ahmedabad rather than return to Bengaluru immediately to celebrate their second successive Indian Premier League (IPL) crown. Well, firstly, I don't think any of us are going to Bangalore, unfortunately. I'm traveling back to the UK tomorrow. Rajat, I'm sure, will be heading home to his family and I think Andy's got a holiday planned. So we'll have to

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council has approved trialling the use of a pink ball in all Test matches so that play may not be affected by bad light, and it can continue under lights while also researching lighting technology for match officials and venues to reduce lost play due to poor light. The meeting also approved match officials to use Hawk-Eye data while deciding on illegal bowling actions. In the ICC Board meetings held in Ahmedabad on Sunday, the ICC als

ENG-W vs IND-W 3rd T20I , Cricket Tips :India Women won the first T20I, and England Women won the second. The series is leveled at 1-1, and the final game will decide which way the series is heading. The third and final T20I is scheduled to be played on Tuesday at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton. Freya Kemp produced a brilliant all-round display. She took 2/15 and scored an unbeaten 39 off 13 balls. For India, there were starts, but none of the batters played a long innings. It w

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu joined the celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful IPL title defence, sharing a heartfelt and humorous message that paid tribute to the franchise's long-awaited rise and its passionate fanbase. Sindhu, who has been based in Bengaluru in recent years, began her Instagram post with a light-hearted observation linking her move to the city with RCB's recent success. RCB fans, I am not saying I am the lucky charm. Bu

Home Minister Amit Shah: Home Minister Amit Shah praised the Indian contingent for their rich medal haul at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships, saying the feat of winning 19 medals is he signature of India's unstoppable sporting prowess. The Indian contingent wrapped up their campaign in style by adding three gold medals to their tally on the final day and overall finished second with 19 medals, including 10 gold, five silver and four bronze medals. Bravo to the Indian contingent at the 22nd

T20 World Cup: Australia's narrow defeat to South Africa in an unofficial Women's T20 World Cup warm-up fixture may have denied them a winning start to their preparations, but the return of captain Sophie Molineux provided a significant positive ahead of the global showpiece, and for vice-captain Tahlia McGrath, the performance was a timely reminder of the value the skipper brings to the Australian side. Playing her first match since February after recovering from a back injury, Molineux wasted

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-arm spin bowling allrounder Krunal Pandya said winning trophies remains his biggest motivation in playing cricket after clinching his fifth IPL crown, as the side defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to defend their title at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Pandya, who made 226 runs with the bat and picked 14 scalps in this season, previously tasted IPL winning success with the Mumbai Indians before joining RCB, who have become the third

T20 World Cup: Pace spearhead Shabnim Ismail marked her return to South African colours with a match-winning performance and an emotional homecoming as the Proteas women defeated Australia by seven runs in an unofficial T20 warm-up fixture ahead of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup. The veteran fast bowler, who recently reversed her international retirement in a bid to help South Africa challenge for a maiden world title, claimed 4/39 to play a decisive role in defending 163 at Arundel Castle. Her vi

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengalurus backtoback IPL title wins have drawn high praise from former India cricketers, with Saba Karim equating skipper Rajat Patidars leadership to that of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB lifted their second consecutive IPL title after beating Gujarat Titans by five wickets. The win also made RCB the third side after Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings to secure consecutive IPL title victories. Patidar is only the

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Jabalpur Royal Lions have revealed their squad for the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026. The team features seasoned players like Punit Datey, as well as key figures such as Ajay Rohera and Mihir Hirwani, enhancing the team's strength and versatility. The new season of the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup is scheduled to begin on June 3, with the Gwalior Cheetahs competing against the Ujjain Falcons in the opening match of the mens tournament. This

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting stalwart AB de Villiers hailed Virat Kohlis matchwinning knock of 75 not out in the IPL 2026 final, saying the talismanic batter knows how to pace a chase right through the innings and finish it off, as the side clinched their second successive title with a fivewicket win over Gujarat Titans. At the Narendra Modi Stadium, Kohli smashed a majestic 42-ball 75 not out, laced with nine fours and three sixes, as RCB completed a chase of

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend their IPL crown, veteran batter Virat Kohli reflected on the evolution of his batting, the demands of modern T20 cricket and the lessons he hopes the next generation of Indian cricketers can take from his journey as he urged the up-and-coming cricketers to read the game well and play according to the demands and situation. Kohli, who played a pivotal role in RCB's title-winning game on Sunday against the Gujarat Titans

After Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second successive IPL title with a fivewicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik praised skipper Rajat Patidars calmness, saying that bowlers tend to thrive when they have a captain like him leading the side. Patidar-led RCB finished at the top of the ten-team points table in the league stage and successfully defended their title by chasing do

Indian Premier League: After their monumental triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, delivered a stirring dressing-room speech, urging his players to become addicted to the feeling of winning trophies. RCB successfully defended their title at the Narendra Modi Stadium, defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) to become only the third team in IPL history to win back-to-back championships. In an address to the victorious squad,

Delhi Lawn Tennis Association: India head coach Gautam Gambhir enjoyed time off with his family and watched his elder daughter Aazeen play tennis, saying he felt good watching a match without the stress and pressure of coaching. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir spent quality time with his family and watched his elder daughter, Aazeen, play tennis as he mentioned he felt relaxed and enjoyed the match without the stress and pressure of coaching. Gambhir shared a video on Facebook of him tying his

Karnataka State Cricket Association: Chief Minister-designate and Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar on Monday alleged that influence from Gujarat led to the shifting of the IPL final from Karnataka to Ahmedabad, depriving fans in the state of hosting the marquee match. Speaking to reporters at his residence in Bengaluru, Shivakumar said the IPL final should have been held in Karnataka and that the state government had granted the necessary permissions. But those from Gujarat used thei

Head Coach Daren Sammy: Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, which sees the return of Shimron Hetmyer, who has been reintegrated into the ODI setup as part of CWIs strategic build-up towards the 50-Over World Cup next year. CWI said Hetmyer will join the squad ahead of the third and final encounter.The squad also sees the return of fast bowler Alzarri Joseph, who had been sidelined since July 2025 due to a back injury, alon

Indian Premier League: New Delhi, June 1 IANS) Following the conclusion of a highly competitive Indian Premier League (IPL) season, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia lauded champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) while noting razor-thin margins between the teams kept the tournament unpredictable until the very end, making it one of the most entertaining seasons. Powered by Virat Kohlis fastest halfcentury in the IPL, RCB sealed backtoback IPL title triumphs by completing a clinical chase of 156

After Royal Challengers Bengaluru: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) successfully defended their IPL title, batting talisman Virat Kohlis childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma lauded the franchises professional blueprint, and the team played like champions throughout the season and added another golden chapter to their history by lifting their second successive title. RCB defeated 2022 winners Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium to successfully defend their c

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli believes the relentless rise of fearless young cricketers is forcing even the most accomplished veterans to evolve, with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star admitting that modern T20 cricket demands constant reinvention. Fresh from guiding RCB to a second successive IPL title, Kohli reflected on how emerging talents have pushed him to adapt his approach, alter his mindset and continue finding new ways to stay ahead in a format that is changing faster tha

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Josh Hazlewood believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful IPL title defence was built on composure, squad depth and a team-first culture, as the Australian fast bowler celebrated his third IPL victory following RCB's win over Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final. Having helped Bengaluru become only the third franchise in league history to retain the title, Hazlewood said this year's triumph felt different from the breakthrough success of 2025. Thats right up there

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya described the franchise's successful IPL title defence as a reward for years of patience and planning, while also celebrating his own milestone of winning a fifth IPL trophy. Having played a key role in RCB's rise over the past two seasons, Krunal admitted that each championship occupies a special place in his career and that comparing them is nearly impossible. Every IPL trophy is special. Theres no doubt about i