'He wants to prove a point' - Bishop impressed with Starc's 'firepower' on IPL return
Meanwhile, Kyle Jamieson said a 'bit of planning' with Starc had gone into how to keep Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi quiet
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 9:33 am
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Lennox makes T20I debut as NZ bowl; Saifuddin in for Bangladesh
NZ also brought in fast bowler Ben Sears for Ben Lister in the XI
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 8:06 am
Rayudu lauds KL Rahul's changed 'mindset' and 'good approach'
Rahul, the current Orange Cap holder, scored 75 off 40 balls as DC overcame a stiff chase
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 7:27 am
Hunain on last over heroics: 'We had one plan, bowl six yorkers'
With United requiring six to win the eliminator in the final over, Hunain delivered a yorker masterclass as Kingsmen won by two runs
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 3:41 am
Rahul leads IPL 2026 Orange Cap race, Archer climbs to No. 2 on Purple Cap table
This is what things look like on the Orange and Purple Cap tables after another high-scoring game in IPL 2026
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 1:35 am
Rahul, Nissanka fifties lead 226 chase as DC return to winning ways
Parag was back in form with 90 while Ferreira fired 47*, but the pitch didn't offer much to RR's bowlers
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 6:05 am
Gregory six-for, Thomas maiden hundred as Somerset take charge
Yorkshire lose 7 for 38 - including Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow - to find themselves up against it
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 8:58 pm
Bell-Drummond makes hay as Haydon takes five
Crawley makes fluent 44 but remains without a fifty this season
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 7:25 pm
Parag explains why RR held rampaging Ferreira back
RR captain added that they wanted to have a left-right combination as well
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 7:19 pm
Hunain's clutch 20th over sends Hyderabad Kingsmen into PSL final
Earlier, Usman Khan's 61 had set Islamabad United a competitive target of 186
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 6:53 pm
Robson, Holden drive Middlesex before Raine reins them in
Higgins, Cracknell provide second win for hosts on see-saw day at Lord's
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 6:27 pm
Roderick, Hannon-Dalby frustrate Northants with record last-wicket stand
Worcestershire slide to 186 for 9 after choosing to bat before remarkable recovery
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 6:05 pm
Robinson, Carson centuries lead stunning Sussex turnaround
Visitors rally from 92 for 7 to declare on 358 for 9 after tail wags in style
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 6:05 pm
Slater stars with 178 as Nottinghamshire give Foxes the run-around
Tough day in the field for newly promoted local rivals, as Clarke and Duckett make fifties too
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 6:00 pm
Zain-ul-Hassan, Kiran Carlson buoy Glamorgan with unbeaten hundreds
Zain records maiden ton in partnership with captain as Hampshire made to regret decision to insert
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 5:48 pm
CSK vs MI: IPL's iconic rivals fast approaching must-win territory
The two teams will yet again be without their former captains who defined IPL's 'El Clasico' - MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 5:44 pm
Bangladesh eye rare double-series win over New Zealand in rainy Dhaka
The weather could have a big, even a decisive, say in the third T20I but if there is play, Bangladesh would fancy their chances against an under-strength New Zealand
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 4:09 pm
Jayawardene: Bumrah, Suryakumar are 'match winners', will keep coming back
"We just keep on pushing. I mean, that's what has worked for them for many years, that's where the success comes. Sometimes it will not have the results that they want."
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 3:38 pm
Lancashire sign Maddie Penna as cover for injured Gaby Lewis
Australian allrounder will be available for next four games in One-Day Cup
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 3:31 pm
RR opt to bat, bring Bishnoi back; Starc finally in for DC
Pathum Nissanka was also back for DC, who dropped David Miller and Sahil Parakh
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 2:12 pm
Inglis joins LSG squad, Breetzke leaves tournament for personal reasons
LSG's INR 8.60 crore signing is available for selection right away ahead of Monday's clash against Mumbai Indians
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 1:15 pm
Shoulder injury sidelines Santner for 'at least a month'
Mitchell Santner returned home from the IPL, where he was part of Mumbai Indians, earlier this week, and underwent scans that confirmed the injury
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 12:17 pm
SRH sign Ambrish as replacement for injured Mavi
Ambrish was India's leading wicket-taker in the 2026 Under-19 World Cup
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 11:34 am
Out or not out? 'Sufficient evidence' that Holder's catch wasn't legit, says Bishop
"To me that's not out because the ball should not touch the ground," Abhinav Mukund says on Rajat Patidar's dismissal
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 9:47 am
Monty Desai takes charge as head coach of Canada men's team
"My focus will be on building a culture that translates [Canada's] potential into consistent performances on the international stage," Monty Desai said
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 6:43 am
Jason Holder: 'sprinkling stardust' and creating 'a bit of fandom' at GT
Jason Holder was on the bench to start with in IPL 2026, but has started making crucial contributions since replacing the out-of-form Glenn Phillips in the Gujarat Titans XI
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 5:09 am
Du Plessis, Rhodes, Klaasen join forces in 'easy business decision' to co-own ETPL team
Steve Waugh, Glenn Maxwell and Chris Gayle are among the others to be part of the ownership groups of the franchises at the European T20 Premier League, which will be launched in August
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 2:01 am
Helmot steps down as Melbourne Renegades WBBL coach
Simon Helmot steps down to pursue new opportunities despite having two years to run on his contract
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 1:50 am
Bhuvneshwar leads IPL 2026 Purple Cap table after fifth three-for of the season
There was no change in the top three of the Orange Cap table, but Virat Kohli consolidated his place at No. 4 and Shubman Gill moved past KL Rahul to No. 5
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 7:52 am
Holder is everywhere as GT thump RCB for NRR-boosting win
RCB were bowled out for 155 before Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler set up GT's chase, which was completed with 25 balls to spare
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 7:49 am
Sangakkara and Mahanama part of Transformation Committee to run SLC
The majority of the committee's members hail from corporate, legal, and political spheres, with former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne appointed as chair
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 4:56 am
Two SL U-19 cricketers arrested for allegedly filming women in a hotel
Having been produced at the Aluthkade Magistrate's Court for their initial hearing, the players are next due back in court on May 25
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 2:38 am
Starc boost for DC ahead of crucial clash with RR
DC are on a three-match losing streak, while RR beat Punjab Kings in their previous match
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 10:14 pm
Sangakkara: Controversies not a positive reflection of the team
The RR head coach says the controversies "have been addressed" and "the constant reminder to the players is to make sure they're responsible to the franchise"
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 7:26 pm
Jamaica Kingsmen to get first pick of Jamaican players in CPL draft
New franchise will be able to sign the likes of Andre Russell and Rovman Powell unchallenged
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 4:07 pm
GT opt to bowl at home, both teams unchanged
Phil Salt was not available so Jacob Bethell will continue to open with Kohli
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 2:10 pm
MCC backs third umpire's decision to give Raghuvanshi out 'obstructing the field'
A clarification issued by the MCC said it was the "wilful crossing of the pitch that caused his downfall"
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 1:39 pm
Samarawickrama, Dilhari help Sri Lanka clinch series
Bangladesh did not find meaningful contributions with the bat, which left them well short in the chase
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 1:20 pm
Parag penalised after being caught vaping during PBKS vs RR match
The BCCI said it was "exploring other options to initiate proceedings for stringent action against the erring team, its officials and player/s to ensure that the reputation of IPL remains intact"
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 12:00 pm
Queensland join NSW in rejecting BBL privatisation, CA considers alternatives
CA chief executive Todd Greenberg says CA will look at alternative models and explained "it's difficult" with no consensus among the six states
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 10:25 am
Paterson, Baartman named in SA A squad for tour of England
The squad will play two four-day matches in England from May 22 and will be led by batter Marques Ackermann
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 9:38 am
IPL is 'big business' and fair contests are not good for it, says Muralidaran
"If we give fair wickets, the spectators will say it's become boring because the T20 followers want entertainment, so they want to see the fours and sixes," Muthiah Muralidaran says
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 8:11 am
Klaasen continues to be 'Mr Consistent', while 'stronger base' lifts Head's game
Travis Head, with a 30-ball 76, and Heinrich Klaasen, with an unbeaten 30-ball 65, played big roles as Sunrisers Hyderabad chased down Mumbai Indians' 243 with eight balls in hand
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 7:43 am
Century in a losing cause, but Rickelton's 'presence was important for MI'
Ryan Rickelton became the fifth batter in IPL 2026 to finish on the losing side despite scoring a century, against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 6:35 am
Pollard: MI haven't been able to 'string a complete game of cricket together'
"I think there's this tendency for him to want to take the new ball and just rolling that out," Mitchell McClenaghan says about Hardik Pandya the bowler
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 5:35 am
Malinga grabs Purple Cap; Abhishek, Klaasen lead Orange Cap table
Eshan Malinga is at the top of the IPL 2026 Purple Cap table now - here are the latest updates
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 3:54 am
Travishek, Klaasen outmuscle MI as SRH chase 244 for fifth straight win
Rickelton's 123* took MI to their highest first-innings total in the IPL but it was chased down with relative ease
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 7:50 pm
Hardik: 'We have not been able to do what Mumbai Indians stands for'
"I think 244, I think I'll back my bowlers to stop it, but [...] today we could not execute"
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 7:49 pm
GT need bowlers and middle order to fire against fearsome RCB
A win for RCB will take them to the top of the table while a GT win will help them break away from a logjam in the bottom half
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 7:10 pm
Hyderabad Kingsmen mow down 160 to knock Multan Sultans out
The bowlers ran through the Sultans lineup before Usman Khan and Maaz Sadaqat sealed a Qualifier 2 date with Islamabad United
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 6:06 pm
Prendergast trumps Pavely in Blaze of glory
Fast-paced finish leaves Warwickshire floored at Trent Bridge
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 5:39 pm
Turner, Jonassen centuries highlight thrilling tie
Four run outs, including Rachel Slater trying to sramble a single off the last ball leaves Yorkshire short chasing 291
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 5:13 pm
Grewcock grows in confidence to seal opening Essex win
Somerset post 268 thanks to Jones 79 but maiden hundred seals chase
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 5:13 pm
Wyatt-Hodge threatens heist with another ton, but Hampshire prevail
Fifties for Maia Bouchier and Abi Norgrove prove enough as Bex Tyson wickets consign Surrey to second loss in a row
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 4:56 pm
MI bat and bring in Jacks; No Rohit or de Kock
The captain winning the toss had bowled first in the 21 previous IPL games at the Wankhede
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 2:12 pm
Shakib on Bangladesh's T20 World Cup pull-out: 'A blunder from the government side'
"It was a great miss as far as Bangladesh cricket is concerned"
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 12:56 pm
Nahid Rana granted NOC to return for Peshawar Zalmi ahead of PSL final
The BCB had initially granted him NOC only till April 13, after which he was pulled out to manage his workload
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 10:47 am
Second T20I between Bangladesh and NZ abandoned due to rain and thunderstorms
The umpires called off the game in Chattogram an hour before the official cut-off time
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 10:45 am
Shubham Dubey comes good in 'very difficult role' for RR
A journeyman cricketer, he has found in RR a team that backs him, and has played back-to-back innings of impact for them
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 9:10 am
Arshdeep's form 'a concern' as PBKS get their first 'reality check'
"You're not going to go through the IPL and not lose a game," James Hopes, PBKS' fast-bowling coach, said of their slightly below-par bowling
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 9:06 am
Devine and Tahuhu announce international sign-off after T20 World Cup
Nensi Patel, Izzy Sharp, Bree Illing, Flora Devonshire and Polly Inglis will play their first T20 World Cups
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 9:00 am
Being dropped will 'dent his confidence massively' - Abhinav on Bishnoi
"I thought he was in good form," says fellow legspinner Piyush Chawla after RR dropped Ravi Bishnoi forYash Raj Punja
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 8:57 am
Sooryavanshi back at the top of IPL 2026 Orange Cap table
Here's how things stand at the top of the Orange and Purple Cap tables at IPL 2026 at the end of Rajasthan Royals' win over Punjab Kings
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 8:50 am
SLC president Shammi Silva, executive committee members resign
The Sri Lankan government is now likely to appoint an interim committee, which is expected to have former cricketers Sidath Wettimuny and Roshan Mahanama in it
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 7:10 am
Corteen-Coleman named in England Women's T20 World Cup squad
England name 15-player squad with Sciver-Brunt captaining, and Wyatt-Hodge retained for eighth campaign
Posted on 30 April 2026 | 7:01 am
Time running out for MI's famous turnaround
Will MI include Will Jacks or Keshav Maharaj for the injured Santner?
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 7:48 am
Ferreira, Shubham, RR openers hand PBKS their first defeat
Chahal picked 3 for 36 and Stoinis smashed 62* off 22 but the efforts weren't enough as Rajasthan Royals jumped to third place
Posted on 29 April 2026 | 7:13 am
Ferreira after match-winning 52*: 'Kept my mind clear, like a kid playing with a toy truck'
RR allrounder struck an unbeaten 52 to hand PBKS their first defeat of IPL 2026
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 7:00 pm
'Fresh face' Corteen-Coleman arrives to reinforce England's old guard
Charlotte Edwards has largely stuck with core group, who have one last chance to perform on world stage
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 6:59 pm
Babar and Hardie power Peshawar Zalmi into the PSL final
Babar's big-hitting in the death overs took Zalmi to 221, and their bowlers sealed a dominant 70-run win
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 6:20 pm
Vic Flowers, former Barmy Army cheerleader, to stand as Reform UK candidate
Supporters' group distances itself from former cheerleader, who will be standing for Oldham Council
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 2:20 pm
RR opt to bowl and leave out Hetmyer, Bishnoi
Punjab Kings also made two changes while Parag said there was a "cloud cover and little showers as well"
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 2:09 pm
Dulani and Samarawickrama set up Sri Lanka's victory in T20I series opener
Harshitha Samarawickrama and Imesha Dulani hit half-centuries in Sri Lanka's innings to set up a 25-run win
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 1:50 pm
Bangladesh target series win in rainy Chattogram
If Latham fails to recover from injury in time, Kelly will captain NZ once again
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 9:37 am
Weatherald returns to two-time defending Shield champions South Australia
Test opener returns to SA, where he played the first eight seasons of his Shield career, after Tasmania agreed to release him from the final two years of his contract
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 3:14 am
Chawla: DC should 'forget everything and move on'
DC folded for 75 against RCB and their NRR took a beating
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 3:07 am
Bhuvneshwar leads Purple Cap race; Kohli climbs up Orange Cap list
RCB quick grabbed 3 for 5 against DC, before Kohli moved up to No. 4 among run-getters
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 1:41 am
Wolvaardt soars before T20 World Cup, but SA search for support cast
Happy with her form, the T20I captain says bigger partnerships and better catching would elevate the team further during upcoming global tournament
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 7:16 pm
Ankle injury forces Cameron Steel to retire from professional cricket
Surrey allrounder calls time on 11-year career following medical advice
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 2:44 pm
Former quick Geoff Allott named New Zealand Cricket chief executive
Allott played 10 Tests and 31 ODIs for New Zealand but has also served as NZC's general manager of cricket and an NZC board director, taking over after the resignation of Scott Weenink
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 4:22 am
Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar lead rout of Delhi Capitals
Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar reduced Delhi Capitals to 8 for 6, ending the contest inside the powerplay
Posted on 28 April 2026 | 2:02 am
Verreynne, Clarke man barricades as Notts see off Warwickshire threat
Champions bat their way to high-scoring draw on final day at Trent Bridge
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 6:57 pm
Patidar: 'Even I'm surprised the way the wicket played'
"There was a little bit there in the first six overs, which we maximised," Hazlewood said
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 6:50 pm
'Attack is the best form of defence' - Hridoy after 27-ball 51*
He said the cameos from Shamim and Parvez were as good as scoring fifties
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 5:10 pm
Westley, Elgar centuries end any pretence of a contest
Oval surface the only winner as keeper Foakes takes second new ball for Surrey
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 4:58 pm
No frills at Cardiff as Glamorgan, Leicestershire play out dull draw
Asa Tribe's half-century denies Foxes an unlikely victory push in three-innings stalemate
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 4:36 pm
Gay, Bedingham score unbeaten hundreds as record stand seals Durham win
Third-wicket pair peel off 290 together as Lancashire's hopes of a third successive victory wither away
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 4:36 pm
Wolvaardt, Mlaba complete comprehensive 4-1 series win for South Africa
Wolvaardt's 92* took the hosts to 155 and India never got going in the chase
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 4:11 pm
Clark, Coles steer Sussex to safety despite Root's wicket-taking burst
Yorkshire given a sniff on fourth afternoon before visitors shut up shop to secure draw
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 4:08 pm
Pro bowling by Gabe Bell, Will Williams delivers season's first win for Gloucestershire
Duo keep Derbyshire in check for comprehensive victory
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 3:35 pm
MI sign Maharaj as replacement for injured Santner
Santner hurt his shoulder in the field against Chennai Super Kings
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 3:17 pm
PSL 2026: Fans allowed for all playoff games
The development follows Naqvi's announcement on Saturday that fans were allowed for the final
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 3:16 pm
Can Rajasthan Royals stop the Punjab Kings juggernaut?
PBKS' mighty batting line-up will face a stern test against Archer and Burger
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 3:16 pm
Former Zimbabwe captain Mary-Anne Musonda retires from all forms of cricket
She was part of the Zimbabwe setup since 2006 and was appointed captain in 2018
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 2:16 pm
DC make three changes; RCB bowl first in Delhi
RCB are second in the points table, while DC are down at sixth place
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 2:06 pm
Hridoy, Parvez, Shamim pull off record home chase for Bangladesh
Rishad helped restrict New Zealand to 182 before the batting trio played quickfire knocks in the chase
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 12:56 pm
Bangar: India selectors will be keenly watching Mohsin
The LSG quick picked up 5 for 23 against KKR earning praise from Carlos Brathwaite as well
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 3:36 am
Rabada moves up the IPL Purple cap list
The South Africa quick picked up 3 for 25 against CSK on Sunday
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 2:40 am
Why the third umpire was spot on to give Raghuvanshi obstructing the field
Rohan Pandit had to establish two things: did Raghuvanshi change direction significantly and did he do it without probable cause?
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 7:04 am
Rinku, Narine win KKR error-strewn Super Over game
A five-wicket haul from Mohsin Khan went in vain in a game with multiple momentum shifts
Posted on 27 April 2026 | 5:38 am