Player SpotlightAB de Villiers Salutes Virat Kohli’s Final Masterclass as RCB Retain IPL Crown
AB de Villiers said RCB looked calmer this year and that Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 in the IPL 2026 final turned the chase into one-way traffic.
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Team NewsVikram Solanki Proud of Gujarat Titans Despite Five-Wicket IPL Final Defeat
Gujarat Titans director Vikram Solanki congratulated RCB, rejected fatigue as an excuse and defended the No. 3 call after the IPL 2026 final loss.
Player SpotlightZaheer Khan Cautions Vaibhav Sooryavanshi That Rivals Will Plan for Him
Zaheer Khan says opponents will adapt to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his 776-run IPL 2026 season and that he must keep staying ahead of them.
AnalysisBadani Says Delhi Capitals Missed Key Moments in IPL 2026
DC assistant coach Hemang Badani reflects on Delhi Capitals’ sixth-place finish, citing a one-run loss, dropped catches and a lack of wickets.
AnalysisAshwin Questions Mumbai Indians’ Balance After Season-Ending Loss
Ravichandran Ashwin says Mumbai Indians looked a strange side in IPL 2026, pointing to a collapse chasing 206 and Hardik Pandya’s struggles against pace.
AnalysisWasim Jaffer Weighs In on Captaincy at KKR, DC, MI and LSG
Wasim Jaffer would keep Ajinkya Rahane and Axar Patel as captains, move Hardik Pandya out of the role and see Rishabh Pant released to the auction.
AnalysisAakash Chopra Names Four IPL Captains Who Could Be Replaced After 2026
Aakash Chopra believes Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, Ajinkya Rahane and Ruturaj Gaikwad may lose their captaincy roles following the IPL 2026 season.
Women's CricketShelley Nitschke Handed Three-Year Extension as Australia Women’s Head Coach
Cricket Australia has re-signed Shelley Nitschke for three more years as women’s head coach, just ahead of the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England.
NewsChahal Jokes About Rohit Double Ton as PBKS Wait on MI vs RR
Yuzvendra Chahal reflected on Punjab Kings ending a six-match losing run and joked about hoping Rohit Sharma scores big against Rajasthan Royals.
Team NewsLSG Admit IPL 2026 Failure as Moody Signals Leadership Review
Lucknow Super Giants’ Tom Moody says the franchise will reflect on a poor IPL 2026, with leadership under review and Rishabh Pant’s form in focus.
NewsShreyas Iyer to Back Mumbai Indians in MI vs RR as PBKS Await
After his unbeaten 101 against LSG, Shreyas Iyer said he will support Mumbai Indians against Rajasthan Royals, a result that decides Punjab’s playoff fate.
Team NewsStirling Ruled Out of Ireland’s Test vs New Zealand; Balbirnie to Lead
Paul Stirling has a grade-two strain and will miss Ireland’s one-off Test against New Zealand in Belfast, with Andrew Balbirnie set to captain the side.
Player SpotlightRayudu Hails Josh Inglis as a Perfect Fit for Subcontinent Pitches
Ambati Rayudu has praised LSG’s Josh Inglis for his versatility against spin and his shot selection after a 44-ball 72 and a strong IPL 2026 season.
Player SpotlightSachin Tendulkar Sends Heartfelt Message to Arjun After LSG Debut
Sachin Tendulkar praised son Arjun’s patience and attitude after his LSG debut against Punjab Kings, where he took the wicket of Prabhsimran Singh.
Team NewsWatson Praises Varun Chakravarthy for Bowling Through Pain as KKR Chase Playoffs
Shane Watson lauded Varun Chakravarthy’s bravery amid reports of a foot fracture, as KKR’s late-season revival keeps their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive.
NewsVengsarkar Calls Auqib Nabi’s Test Omission Baffling and Unfair
Dilip Vengsarkar has criticised India’s selectors for leaving Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi out of the Afghanistan Test squad despite 60 Ranji wickets.
Team NewsPakistan Announce 16-Man ODI Squad for Australia as Babar and Rauf Return
Pakistan have named a 16-player squad for the ODI series against Australia, with Shaheen Afridi captaining, three uncapped players and Babar Azam recalled.
Team NewsGaikwad: Dhoni’s CSK Future Will Only Become Clear Next Year
After Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 exit, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said even he does not yet know whether MS Dhoni will return for the 2027 season.
AnalysisAshwin: Too Many In-Form Batters Make Gill’s T20I Return Tricky
Ravichandran Ashwin says India’s crowded T20I batting pool makes it hard to fit Shubman Gill back in, despite his 616 runs in IPL 2026.
NewsZimbabwe Confirm Bangladesh Tour With Test, ODIs and T20Is
Bangladesh will tour Zimbabwe from late June 2026 for a one-off Test in Harare, three ODIs and three T20Is in Bulawayo. Full schedule and background here.
Player SpotlightBumrah Offers Kartik Tyagi a Yorker Practice Tip After KKR–MI Match
After KKR faced Mumbai Indians, Jasprit Bumrah told Kartik Tyagi to practise yorkers when tired so the skill holds up under real match pressure.
Player SpotlightSai Sudharsan Recalls Watching the CSK Bus Pass His School Before GT Clash
Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan spoke about his childhood bond with Chennai Super Kings ahead of their meeting in Ahmedabad on May 22.
AnalysisVaughan Floats Hardik Pandya–Cameron Green Swap Between MI and KKR
Michael Vaughan has urged Mumbai Indians to end their captaincy experiment with Hardik Pandya and suggested trading him to KKR for Cameron Green.
Team NewsMS Dhoni Returns Home to Ranchi With Sore Thumb, Will Miss CSK’s Game Against GT
CSK batting coach Michael Hussey confirmed MS Dhoni is recovering from a sore thumb and will not travel for the Ahmedabad match against Gujarat Titans.
NewsMohammad Amir Gains British Citizenship, Opening a Possible Route Into the IPL
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir, 34, has obtained UK citizenship through his wife, which could make him eligible as an overseas IPL player.
NewsHardik Pandya Fined for Knocking Over Stumps in Mumbai Indians’ Loss to KKR
Hardik Pandya was fined 10 per cent of his match fee and given a demerit point for a Level 1 breach during MI’s four-wicket defeat to KKR at Eden Gardens.
Player SpotlightBangar Hails Composed Ishan Kishan Innings as SRH Reach IPL 2026 Playoffs
Sanjay Bangar called Ishan Kishan’s 70 off 47 against Chennai Super Kings one of his best IPL knocks, as Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a playoff place.
Team NewsPhil Salt Poised to Rejoin RCB for the Business End of IPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru expect opener Phil Salt back this week after injury, with a playoff place already secured and a top-two finish in sight.
NewsPat Cummins Insists Australian Cricket and Tests Remain His Top Priority
Australia Test captain Pat Cummins says nothing has changed in his priorities amid contract talk, and reports his back is fully healed.
Player SpotlightLanger Draws Bradman Comparison After Sooryavanshi’s 93 Off 38 Balls
LSG coach Justin Langer called Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the difference after his 93 off 38 chased down 221 and kept Rajasthan Royals’ playoff hopes alive.