Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
In match 11 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Chennai Super Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday in what is set to be a blockbuster clash. Bengaluru come into this fixture brimming with confidence. Their opening match was a statement of intent, chasing a target of 202 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their batting lineup has fired collectively, showcasing both composure and…
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has extended the captaincy tenures of Mehidy Hasan Miraz in ODIs and Litton Das in T20Is. The board confirmed that Miraz will lead the ODI side through the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, while Litton will remain at the helm of the T20I team until the 2028 ICC T20 World Cup. Miraz’s extension comes after a year of positive results since taking over the ODI captaincy in 2025. Under his leadership, Bangladesh secured notable…
Rajasthan Royals pulled off a nervy six-run victory against Gujarat Titans on Saturday in Ahmedabad. Rajasthan Royals had posted a formidable total of 210/6 after deciding to bat. Dhruv Jurel led the charge with an impressive 75 off 42 deliveries, playing a crucial role in accelerating the innings during the middle overs. The Royals’ innings got off to a flying start thanks to the opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and young sensation…
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has flown back home to undergo a final medical assessment on his back. According to ESPNcricinfo, the scan is a scheduled one to be conducted under the supervision of Cricket Australia (CA). Meanwhile, Cummins is expected to join the squad on April 17. Cummins has had a disrupted run over the past several months, featuring in very limited competitive cricket. His only notable appearance was in a single…
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns over Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s on-field decisions during the side's IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings on Friday at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Though Punjab Kings clinched victory in the high-scoring encounter, Chopra felt that spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was not utilised to his full potential. Chahal performed well, delivering an…
New Zealand Women sealed a convincing ODI series victory over South Africa Women with a commanding 66-run win in the third and final match at Wellington on Saturday, capping off a strong all-round performance in the three-match series. New Zealand, inserted to bat, posted a big total of 306/7 in 50 overs. The innings was anchored by a gutsy knock from Maddy Green , who churned out a match-winning performance, scoring a blistering 141 unbeaten.
Chennai Super Kings have found themselves under great pressure in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season after slumping to a second straight defeat. Their latest setback, which came against Punjab Kings on Friday, has raised serious concerns about the team’s balance and ability to perform in high-pressure games. Earlier in the week, CSK had already been outclassed by Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, and their…
In match 9 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Gujarat Titans will face Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Historically, the matchup has remained in favour of the Titans, who have claimed victories in six of their eight encounters. Rajasthan have made a strong impression early in the season under their new captain Riyan Parag . Their opening game, played in Guwahati, saw them…
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has once again landed in disciplinary trouble in the ongoing Indian Premier League season after being fined for maintaining a slow over-rate for the second consecutive match. Iyer had already faced penalties after his side failed to complete their overs on time in a previous match against Gujarat Titans. Repeating the same offence against Chennai has now led to stricter action from the league authorities. He was…
Delhi Capitals are set to take on Mumbai Indians in the season’s first afternoon encounter on Saturday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Both sides are coming off tremendous victories in their past encounters. Mumbai Indians come riding the high of a dominant, run-filled performance that gave them a strong start to their campaign. Their batting unit clicked in unison, showcasing power and attacking intent. The charge was led by their senior…
Punjab Kings scripted a memorable chase in Chennai on Friday, riding on a dazzling half-century from captain Shreyas Iyer to seal a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Chasing a total of 209, Punjab Kings had a blazing start with the opening pair of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh taking the attack to the opposition early on. Arya’s 39 and Prabhsimran’s aggressive 43 ensured PBKS got off to a…
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed disappointment over Sunrisers Hyderabad’s recent leadership call, expressing surprise that Abhishek Sharma was not handed captaincy despite his long-standing association with the franchise. SRH recently turned to Ishan Kishan as a temporary captain after Pat Cummins was ruled out due to injury. While Abhishek was named vice-captain. However, the decision to overlook Abhishek…
