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New Zealand unveil blockbuster home schedule

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced the Black Caps' action-packed international home schedule for the 2026–27 summer. The schedule, unveiled on Wednesday, will feature assignments across all formats of the game - Test, One-Day ODIs, and T20Is. The blockbuster schedule will also feature a highly anticipated tour by India. The visitors are set to play a high-octane multi-format series consisting of two Test matches, five ODIs, and five T20Is. According to the…

Jun 3, 2026

Sunil Gavaskar shares thoughts on Gill's dismissal in IPL 2026 final

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) created history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by securing their second IPL crown with a commanding five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. For GT, it was a great setback because ahead of the final, much of the spotlight was on Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill , who had headed into the title clash in…

Jun 2, 2026

Lanka Premier League introduces Impact Subs for 2026 season

The Lanka Premier League has confirmed the introduction of the Impact Substitute rule for the 2026 edition of the tournament. According to reports, franchises will be allowed to name designated Impact Substitutes before the start of a match and activate them during key phases of the game depending on the match situation. It will allow the teams to strengthen either their batting or bowling resources based on match situations. In addition to the Impact…

Jun 2, 2026

RCB's Tim David suspended for opening match of IPL 2027

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Tim David has been suspended for the opening match of the 2027 Indian Premier League season after being found guilty of breaching the tournament's Code of Conduct during the IPL 2026 Final. The Australian power-hitter was fined following an incident that took place during the final against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. David found himself in trouble after he hurled an ice bag toward umpire Nitin Menon during the…

Jun 2, 2026

PAK vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Confident Pakistan eye series win

Pakistan are gearing up to lock horns with Australia in the second ODI on Tuesday in Lahore, looking to seal the three-match series 2-0. The hosts are coming into the second ODI with momentum on their side, having demolished under-strength Australia in the first ODI in Rawalpindi. Delivering an all-round performance, Pakistan secured a thumping five-wicket win in the first game, with debutant and left-arm spinner Arafat Minhas claiming a…

Jun 1, 2026

IPL 2026: RCB receive huge sum following title defence

Royal Challengers Bengaluru recorded a spectacular five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday to clinch their consecutive IPL titles. At the heart of this victory was the legendary batter and chasemaster Virat Kohli, whose 75 unbeaten runs lifted the side to their back-to-back IPL titles. Earlier, deciding to bowl, RCB restricted the beleaguered Titans to a small total of 155/8 in 20 overs, with Josh Hazlewood…

Jun 1, 2026

West Indies name squad for Sri Lanka ODIs, Hetmyer returns

West Indies have named their squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka , beginning on June 3 at Sabina Park. West Indies have received a timely boost to their squad with the return of a few experienced players as they begin preparations for next year's ICC Cricket World Cup. Shimron Hetmyer and pace spearhead Alzarri Joseph are set to make their comeback to the ODI setup. Hetmyer has been out of…

Jun 1, 2026

"There's a reason we got here first": Virat Kohli after RCB seal back-to-back IPL titles

Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their championship crown, overcoming Gujarat Titans with a five-wicket win in the IPL 2026 final. RCB became the third franchise in the history of the IPL to retain the trophy, joining the elite company of Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. In the summit clash, RCB strangulated GT in all departments with an all-round performance. After winning key moments with the ball on the back of Josh…

Jun 1, 2026

Kushal Bhurtel creates history with six sixes in an over

Nepal opener Kushal Bhurtel created history after demonstrating amazing batting displays in T20Is with six sixes in an over. During Nepal's opening match of the Asian Games Qualifier against China at the Singapore National Cricket Ground, Bhurtel achieved the rare feat of blasting six consecutive sixes in a single over, becoming only the sixth player in men's T20I history to do so. The landmark moment came in the…

Jun 1, 2026

Super Kohli powers RCB to second straight IPL title

A stunning batting and bowling performance has inspired Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a second consecutive title with an imperious five-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Remaining highly determined with a suffocating bowling and a resolute batting attack, RCB outclassed the Titans across all departments to successfully defend their crown and spoil GT's party. After…

May 31, 2026

"I will be happy to play if I get picked": Shubman Gill's T20I ambition remains alive

Shubman Gill has pretty well strengthened his case for recall to the Indian T20I side following a blistering Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Despite being absent from India's recent T20I plans, Gujarat Titans skipper has made it clear that he has not closed the door on a return to the national T20 side. Speaking ahead of the IPL 2026 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gill emphasised that his focus remains on continuous improvement rather than…

May 31, 2026

Pakistan's Arafat Minhas creates history

Pakistan sealed an impressive five-wicket victory over Australia in the first ODI on Saturday in Rawalpindi, chasing down a target of 201 with 45 balls to spare. Pakistan came out with a dominant all-round performance, aided by a noteworthy bowling performance from debutant Arafat Minhas . The young spinner created history, becoming the first Pakistani bowler to claim a five-wicket haul on ODI debut. He returned with the outstanding figures of 5/32…

May 31, 2026