Salt returns home for scans after being sidelined with injured finger
RCB are expecting Phil Salt to rejoin them for some part of IPL 2026, with Jacob Bethell likely to get an extended run in the meantime
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 9:53 am
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Rayudu: SRH 'thought they can get away with no planning' against KKR
"Sometimes you just need that type of performance to reset and go again in terms of that momentum," Katey Martin says after SRH's loss to KKR
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 6:51 am
'I wouldn't say I was waiting, I was preparing' - Shedge grabs his chance
"As an Indian player coming into the IPL, if six-hitting is your strength, then half the battle is already won," Ambati Rayudu says
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 6:41 am
'Life is like a rollercoaster' and Babar can still get on a ride
"I have a firm belief that you get what is destined for you," Babar Azam says after playing a big role in Peshawar Zalmi's PSL 2026 triumph
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 6:33 am
Varun slows it down to keep his, and KKR's, comeback on track
Varun Chakravarthy "is now using the crease very well and also the angles well and also his pace," says Ambati Rayudu
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 6:09 am
Sydney Sixers appoint James Hopes as new BBL coach
James Hopes called Sydney Sixers "a club with a proud history and a strong identity built on consistency, competitiveness and connection with its fans"
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 4:37 am
Rabada rises to No. 3 on Purple Cap table; Abhishek takes back Orange Cap
It was a bad day for many of the top run-getters in IPL 2026, with the two games on Sunday producing low-scoring contests
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 1:55 am
Seven-star Sanderson routs Worcestershire by an innings
Seamer devastates opposition with six wickets in 29 balls en route to three-day win
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 7:58 am
PBKS lose second in a row as GT pull off nervy win
Sai Sudharsan also scored an important fifty as GT moved to 12 points while handing PBKS a second straight defeat
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 7:48 am
Varun and Narine push Sunrisers Hyderabad's off switch
The KKR spinners picked up five wickets between them to halt SRH's winning streak in the IPL
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 7:27 am
Wharton, Root give Yorkshire a fighting chance
Half-centuries push visitors into 253-run lead at Taunton
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 7:08 am
'Took the wind out of our sails' - Gillespie proud but disappointed after Kingsmen lose final
Hyderabad Kingsmen coach Jason Gillespie bemoans collapse of 4 for 2 with the bat but was proud of the early fight with the ball in the PSL final
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 7:07 am
Hardie owns big stage to help Zalmi lift second PSL title
Australia allrounder took four wickets and followed up with unbeaten half-century to help see off Kingsmen
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 3:18 am
Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants fight for survival
Rohit Sharma took a fitness test on the eve of the match, while Josh Inglis is expected to play for LSG
Posted on 4 May 2026 | 1:27 am
Teenager Thomas stars on debut as century buries Sussex
Precocious display leaves visitors with mountain to climb on final day
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 9:20 pm
Benjamin ton helps keep Kent on track against Derbyshire
Stand of 184 with Joey Evison rescues Kent from trouble before they strike in run chase
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 8:49 pm
Crane haunts Hampshire as Glamorgan eye first win
Timm van der Gugten also plays part as 15 wickets do down on horror day for home side
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 6:31 pm
Bedingham 147, Gay 129, Aldridge 99 as Durham grind down Middlesex
Visitors bat their way into a first-innings lead despite continued efforts of Ryan Higgins
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 6:19 pm
Eskinazi, Tattersall show fight but heavy defeat looms for Leicestershire
Olly Stone fires again after Foxes made to follow on as Notts eye second win of season
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 5:55 pm
CSK's Ramakrishna Ghosh ruled out of IPL with foot fracture
CSK said he sustained the injury against Mumbai Indians in Chennai on Saturday
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 3:36 pm
Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out of ODI series against New Zealand
England captain nursing calf injury as the team begin preparations for a home T20 World Cup
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 2:28 pm
Gujarat Titans opt to bowl, hand debut to Nishant Sindhu
Punjab Kings bring back Xavier Bartlett, with Vyshak likely to come off the Impact Player bench when they bowl
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 2:04 pm
Rodrigues excited to have 'consistent' Nandani in India's T20 World Cup squad
Nandani received her maiden call-up for the T20 World Cup starting on June 12, and before that, the three-match T20 series against England starting May 28
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 11:58 am
New twist in Rajasthan Royals ownership as Indian businessman Lakshmi Mittal acquires franchise
A US-based consortium had won the bid for RR in March but their deal hasn't gone through
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 11:33 am
SRH bowl and hand debut to Smaran; KKR bring in Allen and Pandey
SRH made two changes, including a forced one with Nitish Kumar Reddy out with illness
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 9:58 am
Bringing up Kartik Sharma, with a little 'duty of care' from Dhoni and Fleming
Kartik Sharma has had a rough time of it after joining CSK for a record fee, but finally came good with a match-winning half-century against Mumbai Indians
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 7:05 am
Anshul Kamboj has 'found a plan that works for him' and he's cashing in
Though the wickets have been coming in a rush, Ambati Rayudu feels Anshul Kamboj "still needs to improve his slower ball"
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 5:15 am
Kamboj catches up with Bhuvneshwar at the top of the IPL 2026 Purple Cap table
Here's how things stand on the Orange and Purple Cap tables at IPL 2026 at the end of the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians contest
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 2:35 am
What made India recall Bhatia and Radha for the T20 World Cup?
The chief selector Amita Sharma and captain Harmanpreet also explained why they retained Bharti Fulmali
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 6:35 am
Zalmi favourites in final but Kingsmen arrive with odds-defying juju
Zalmi have shown relentless consistency, but Kingsmen have momentum on their side
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 6:28 am
Gaikwad, Kartik, bowlers push MI to the brink of elimination
CSK thumped MI for the second time this season to move up to sixth on the points table
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 6:10 am
Bhatia, Nandani, Radha picked for Women's T20 World Cup
Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam were not available because of injuries
Posted on 3 May 2026 | 5:53 am
GT and PBKS face off in a clash of opposing T20 philosophies
PBKS bat deep but have bowling concerns while GT are top-heavy with a well-rounded bowling line-up
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 7:21 pm
KKR's misfiring batters come up against explosive SRH
Both teams had similar starts to the season; while SRH have staged a resurgence, KKR have fallen behind
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 7:19 pm
Kiran Carlson double-century puts Glamorgan in command
Zain-ul-Hassan adds career-best 143 and Sean Dickson an unbeaten fifty to make most of batting friendly Hampshire deck
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 6:31 pm
Olly Stone turns back clock as Notts tighten grip
Ben Green recorded career-best bowling of 7 for 112
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 5:58 pm
Sibley builds his case as Surrey respond in ominous fashion
Unbeaten century keeps ex-England opener in frame for Test recall as Sussex are made to struggle
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 5:48 pm
Kelly: Giving younger guys chances builds 'great depth'
New Zealand toured Bangladesh with several first-teamers away in the IPL or PSL
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 5:22 pm
Ricardo Vasconcelos century puts Northants in front
He was well supported by Saif Zaib's 75
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 5:22 pm
Reece battles for Derbyshire before Crawley fails again
Dudgeon claims four as Kent built on slender first-innings lead at Canterbury
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 5:21 pm
Ryan Higgins posts elusive ton but Emilio Gay is in pursuit
Ben Raine also keeps Middlesex in check with five-wicket haul
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 5:17 pm
Charis Pavely's second century in four days overpowers Somerset
The left-hander's 127, following 128* against The Blaze, set Warwickshire on course for victory
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 5:12 pm
Saikia: BCCI to take action against IPL teams violating norms
The BCCI secretary said teams have to "maintain some decorum so that the image of the IPL is never adversely affected"
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 4:50 pm
Lauren Winfield-Hill, Sterre Kalis fifties not enough as Essex win nailbiter
Cordelia Griffith half-century takes visitors to competitive total, Eva Gray's three wickets help seal victory
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 4:45 pm
Nandani, Charani called up for England Test; Renuka, Bhatia back
Anushka and Deol to lead India A in T20s and One-dayers, respectively, against England A
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 4:40 pm
Charley Phillips stars with 5 for 49 as Blaze torch Durham
The 22-year old seamer took her maiden List A five-wicket haul after Kirstie Gordon's vital 60
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 4:19 pm
Jacobs' blazing 62* counters Shoriful three-for as NZ level series
Josh Clarkson's 3 for 9 restricted Bangladesh in rain-reduced match before Jacobs led the chase
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 4:16 pm
Kate Cross sets up Lancashire victory
Seamer's three wickets help bowl Hampshire out for 153 before Emma Lamb, Eve Jones break back of run chase
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 4:10 pm
White blackens Somerset's mood before rain curtails play
Yorkshire stage spirited fightback to reduce hosts' advantage at Taunton
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 4:10 pm
MI opt to bat; CSK hand a debut to Ghosh
Neither MS Dhoni or Rohit Sharma were fit to play
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 2:22 pm
Athapaththu's all-round heroics carries SL to 3-0 sweep of Bangladesh
Hosts fell three short as rain-reduced game in Sylhet ended in thrilling finish
Posted on 2 May 2026 | 12:36 pm
'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
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
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 3 May 2026 | 10:28 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 3 May 2026 | 9:53 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
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
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