Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
Kolkata Knight Riders , delivering an imperious performance, outgunned Gujarat Titans , registering a 29-run win in a high-scoring clash at Eden Gardens on Saturday. After being asked to bat, Kolkata Knight Riders unleashed an all-out assault on the Gujarat bowling attack. Their innings was defined by a sensational knock from Finn Allen , who smashed 93 runs off 35 deliveries. Allen’s fearless batting put Gujarat under pressure right from…
Pakistan have unveiled their 15-member squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 , with all-rounder Fatima Sana set to captain the side at the global tournament in England and Wales. The squad features a whole host of young players who are set to make their first appearance at a Women’s T20 World Cup. Young talents including Eyman Fatima, Natalia Parvaiz, Saira Jabeen, Rameen Shamim and Tasmia Rubab have all earned places in the squad. Captain Fatima…
Kolkata Knight Riders are set to face Gujarat Titans on Saturday in a highly competitive clash at Gardens. The race to the playoffs has reached a stage where every match becomes a do-or-die encounter, and for Kolkata Knight Riders, their clash against Gujarat Titans will be crucial in shaping the entire direction of their campaign. There is little room for mistakes, with KKR's playoff hopes hanging by a thread. A series of five defeats earlier in the…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced England fast bowler Richard Gleeson as the replacement for Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara. The development comes after Thushara was unable to join the squad due to the refusal of a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). RCB secured Gleeson’s services for INR 1.6 crore, the same amount for which Thushara had originally been retained ahead of the new season. Gleeson brings valuable T20 experience…
Mitchell Marsh smashed a magnificent knock of 90 as Lucknow Super Giants stormed to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings on Friday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Chasing a target of 188, Marsh set the tone early for LSG with an aggressive approach that kept the Chennai bowlers under pressure throughout the chase. During his destructive knock, Marsh blazed nine boundaries and seven sixes to totally corner CSK. Alongside him, Josh…
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has offered a deeply honest perspective about the possibility of playing the ODI World Cup 2027 and his future in international cricket. Kohli, currently enjoying another impressive season in the IPL with the bat, has been one of the standout performers in the tournament. He is sitting third in the Orange Cap standings with 484 runs in 12 innings, including a magnificent century and three half-centuries. Notably…
Bangladesh are preparing to host Pakistan in the second and final Test beginning Saturday in Sylhet. Bangladesh carry a commanding 1-0 advantage as they now stand on the brink of a memorable series victory after producing a stunning all-round performance in the opening Test in Dhaka. Bangladesh’s success in the first match came on the back of a disciplined performance that saw them dominate Pakistan across all departments. Their batting unit gave the side a…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Devdutt Padikkal has lauded legend Virat Kohli's innings against KKR on Wednesday in Raipur, where he knocked off a match-winning century to guide RCB to a six-wicket win. Kohli, who headed into the match after registering two ducks in his previous two knocks, bounced back in a scintillating fashion, crashing his ninth IPL hundred. "It was incredible to watch. I think I had the best seat in the house. Some of…
Pakistan all-rounder Faheem Ashraf has been signed by Yorkshire as a replacement for the injured Will Sutherland for their Vitality Blast campaign. Faheem is vastly experienced, having represented Pakistan in 85 T20Is and 17 Tests. He also carries the experience of playing in the Big Bash League and Pakistan Super League. During the recently concluded season of the PSL (2026), Faheem became the second player in the history of the PSL to amass…
Kolkata Knight Riders' late resurgence in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) was brought to an end after Royal Challengers Bengaluru outplayed them during their clash on Wednesday in Raipur. KKR's latest defeat has pushed them closer to the brink of elimination after they scripted a surprising turnaround following four consecutive victories. Speaking after KKR's loss, head coach Abhishek Nayar pointed out that Virat Kohli's dropped…
Indian star Virat Kohli , showing his perennial class, clubbed his ninth IPL hundred on Wednesday to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a spectacular six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. The megastar played an amazing knock, becoming the fastest batter to notch up 14,000 T20 runs . Chasing a challenging target of 193, RCB lost opener Jacob Bethell early, but chasemaster Kohli, who headed into the match carrying the burden of…
Punjab Kings are set to face Mumbai Indians in the 58th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Thursday in Dharamshala. Heading into this clash, for Punjab it is about rediscovering belief before a promising campaign begins to take a drastic turn. At the start of the tournament, Punjab looked unstoppable, with six victories in their opening seven matches that painted the picture of them being in complete control. They were fearless…
