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"We’re hoping he might play an aggressive shot early": KKR assistant coach Shane Watson on Kohli's poor form ahead of RCB vs KKR showdown

Batting superstar Virat Kohli kicked off the Indian Premier League on a big note, keeping himself among the runs; however, the last two matches have presented an unusual challenge for him, with the batting icon registering two successive ducks and going four matches without a century. His recent dismissals have come as a surprise considering his experience and supreme aura. In RCB's previous outing against Mumbai Indians, Kohli was dismissed for…

May 13, 2026

SRH captain Pat Cummins slapped with fine

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has been handed a fine of Rs 12 lakh by the Indian Premier League for maintaining a slow-over rate during the side's clash against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. "Pat Cummins, Captain, Sunrisers Hyderabad, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during Match No. 56 of TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi…

May 13, 2026

Sanju Samson opens up on Ishan Kishan challenge in India’s T20 side

Without a shadow of a doubt, there has been intense competition for a place in the Indian team over the past few years. But in the current time, particularly in the T20 format, the battle for spots has become highly competitive. Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, one of the biggest talking points was the return of Ishan Kishan to the Indian side following a prolonged absence. Ishan earned his comeback after producing sensational performances in domestic cricket and franchise…

May 13, 2026

Elated RCB lock horns with KKR

The race for the playoffs is intensifying as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders prepare to take on each other in a high-stakes match on Wednesday at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are riding high on success, will view this match as a golden chance to edge closer to qualification while also hoping to strengthen their hopes of finishing in the top two. Their recent performances have…

May 13, 2026

Fast bowler overlooked as Australia name women's T20 World Cup squad

Australia have unveiled an experienced 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20I World Cup , set to begin on June 12 in England and Wales. The side will enter the tournament under the leadership of captain Sophie Molineux , with star all-rounders Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath serving as vice-captains. In a big move, Australia have included fast bowler Lucy Hamilton , who has earned her maiden T20 World Cup…

May 13, 2026

GT crush SRH to cop comfortable win

Gujarat Titans , delivering an authoritative all-round performance, squeezed Sunrisers Hyderabad to clinch an 82-run win on Tuesday in Ahmedabad and move to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. GT fired in unison with both bat and ball to completely outclass Hyderabad in a one-sided clash. After being asked to bat, Gujarat Titans posted a competitive total of 168/5 in 20 overs, riding on impressive half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar.

May 12, 2026

Bangladesh seal historic Test victory over Pakistan in Dhaka

Bangladesh , churning out a memorable performance at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday, defeated Pakistan by 104 runs in the opening Test of the two-match series, clinching their first-ever Test win over Pakistan on home soil. Chasing a target of 268 on the final day (Tuesday), Pakistan’s batting lineup crashed under pressure as Bangladesh’s bowlers dominated the final session. The hosts bowled Pakistan out for 163 in their second…

May 12, 2026

IPL 2026: In-form GT face fierce SRH

In a high-stakes clash, Gujarat Titans will face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams will look to do better to strengthen their position in the points table and maintain the momentum they have built over the past few weeks. Gujarat Titans have shown great determination throughout the season despite facing a few setbacks along the way. They endured a couple of defeats at the beginning of the campaign, followed by…

May 12, 2026

Tim David penalised for code of conduct breach

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Tim David has been fined 30 percent of his match fee and handed two demerit points for breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct after RCB's nail-biting last-ball victory against Mumbai Indians in Raipur. According to the IPL, David violated the code related to “using a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting.” “Tim David, All-rounder, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been fined 30% of his applicable match fee and has also…

May 12, 2026

DC annihilate PBKS to seal thrilling win

Delhi Capitals registered a hard-fought three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings after successfully chasing down a challenging 211-run target on Monday at the HPCA Stadium. Chasing the target, DC did not begin on a positive note as they lost key batters early. KL Rahul, Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs departed in quick succession, putting the side under immense pressure. However, Axar Patel and David Miller rose to the occasion with timely knocks…

May 11, 2026

India remain at the top of men’s ODI team rankings

India have retained the number one position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI team rankings annual update. Despite dropping by a solitary rating point, India continue to lead the standings with 118 points, maintaining a five-point advantage over second-placed New Zealand. Australia are ranked third with 109 points. The latest update shows performances over the past three years, with complete weightage applied to matches played since May 2025, while results from…

May 11, 2026

"It's disappointing": MI head coach on the side's elimination from IPL playoff contention

Mumbai Indians' defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday confirmed the end of their disappointing chapter in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026, with the five-time champions now set to play for pride in their remaining games. Their dreams of adding a sixth title to their cabinet are over following a dismal run of form. Now, with three matches left in the league stage, Mumbai Indians are faced with an uncomfortable reality, only hoping…

May 11, 2026