Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
Sanju Samson blazed a magnificent century, helping Chennai Super Kings crush Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in their IPL rivalry at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The night totally belonged to Sanju Samson , whose sensational unbeaten century guided CSK to a great total that turned the match into a one-sided affair. After being asked to bat, CSK were in a terrible position early on, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Samson…
Rajasthan Royals left-arm fast bowler Nandre Burger was penalised 10% of his match fee and handed a demerit point for violating the league’s code of conduct after an aggressive send-off to LSG captain Rishabh Pant during the Indian Premier League clash between RR and LSG on Wednesday. Burger, after removing Pant for zero, celebrated in an overly animated manner that included gestures and words deemed inappropriate by match officials. "Nandre Burger, Bowler, Rajasthan…
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are set to face off at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday in the Indian Premier League’s fiercest rivalry. With a legacy of ten IPL titles, five each, these two teams have been the most successful in the Indian Premier League. However, the current season has been the most challenging as they find themselves in unfamiliar situations. For CSK, in particular, the season has not quite got going, still searching for the…
Turning up with a disciplined all-round performance, Rajasthan Royals secured a convincing 40-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Wednesday in Lucknow. Chasing a modest target of 160, LSG were never in the hunt. Their innings crumbled early, slipping into trouble after losing key batters in quick succession. Ayush Badoni, Rishabh Pant, and Aiden Markram all departed without even opening their account. Amid the collapse, Mitchell…
New Zealand and Bangladesh are gearing up to clash in the third and final ODI in Chattogram on Thursday. Currently, the series is locked at 1-1, with both teams coming out with thrilling performances. New Zealand began the series on a confident note, delivering a composed and well-rounded performance in the opening match to clinch a 26-run win. Their victory was built on the impressive all-round display of Dean Foxcroft, who scored 59 runs…
Following SRH opener Abhishek Sharma's batting blitz, Delhi Capitals suffered a mammoth 47-run defeat in their IPL 2026 clash on Tuesday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The young batter attacked DC for an unbeaten 135 off 68 balls to help SRH put up 242/2 in 20 overs. Chasing the total, DC were hardly able to gather momentum, finishing at 195/9 in 20 overs. Nitish Rana and Sameer Rizvi provided some resistance, smacking 57 and 41…
Former Australian cricketer Aaron Finch has hit out at Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel for keeping himself and Kuldeep Yadav away from bowling in high-pressure moments during the team's IPL 2026 match against SRH. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav sent down four overs between them, handing the ball to part-time spinner Nitish Rana, who completed his quota, bowling four overs. However, he remained quite expensive, giving away 55 runs in his…
Bangladesh have named their squad for the opening leg of their T20I series against New Zealand , deciding to rest their frontline fast bowlers Mustafizur Rahman , Taskin Ahmed , and Nahid Rana for the first two matches in Chattogram. Instead, Bangladesh have brought in Ripon Mondol and uncapped pacer Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, who have earned their call-ups on the back of strong domestic performances. Ripon…
A dazzling century by dynamic batter Abhishek Sharma powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a dominant 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring showdown in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday in Hyderabad. Asked to bat, Hyderabad’s bulk of scoring was led by their vice-captain Abhishek Sharma. The left-hander looked in complete control from the outset, bravely facing DC's bowling attack. Abhishek bludgeoned 135 unbeaten, coming off 68…
India women are preparing to take on South Africa Women in the third T20I of the five-match series at Wanderers Stadium on Wednesday. After suffering defeats in the opening two matches, India women find themselves under pressure, needing a win to keep themselves alive in the series. The opening encounter saw India suffer a six-wicket defeat, failing to stage a fightback in both the batting and bowling departments. In…
Lucknow Super Giants have reportedly received a major boost, with in-form batter Josh Inglis set to join the side ahead of their match against Mumbai Indians on May 4. The development comes at a crucial moment for LSG, who are looking to strengthen their middle order after having had a mixed campaign so far. Inglis missed the opening phase of the tournament due to his wedding. Notably, Inglis got married to his girlfriend and fiancé Megan Kincart in…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken disciplinary action against Dasun Shanaka , banning him from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for one season after determining that he violated contractual commitments with Lahore Qalandars. Shanaka had originally been picked up by Lahore Qalandars at the player auction for PKR 75 lakh. However, before the tournament began, he pulled out of the PSL to accept a deal in the Indian Premier League…
