NewsRiyan Parag Responds to Critics and Asks Commentators to Stick to the Cricket
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag says outside noise should not affect his game and asked commentators to talk about the sport, not personal attacks.
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Team NewsFakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub Miss Pakistan’s ODI Series Against Australia
The PCB has ruled Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub out of the three-match ODI series against Australia as both continue injury rehabilitation.
Team NewsCSK Reportedly Hope Dhoni Can Say Goodbye at Chepauk in 2027
After a season lost to fitness problems, CSK reportedly hope MS Dhoni will return for a farewell match at Chepauk in 2027, with retirement talk growing.
AnalysisMohit Sharma Faults CSK’s Bowling Plans in Defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad
Mohit Sharma says CSK’s bowlers misread the slow Chepauk surface and leaned on yorkers while SRH used variations, chasing 181 with an over left.
Player SpotlightIshan Kishan’s 70 Wins It for SRH at Chepauk, Then He Teases the Crowd
Ishan Kishan hit 70 off 47 balls as SRH chased 181 at Chepauk, then traded playful gestures with CSK fans and spoke about batting long on a tough pitch.
AnalysisManoj Tiwary Doubts Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Form and Points to Sanju Samson as CSK Captain
Manoj Tiwary questions Ruturaj Gaikwad’s batting as CSK captain after the SRH loss and says Sanju Samson, with 477 runs, is a possible successor.
NewsKaif Tells Sooryavanshi to Raise His Fielding Standards Before Any India Call
Mohammad Kaif criticised fielding errors from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yash Raj Punia in Rajasthan Royals’ defeat to Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.
Team NewsDe Kock and Raj Angad Bawa Ruled Out of IPL 2026 as Mumbai Indians Lose Two More
Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa have left Mumbai Indians with injuries, adding to a difficult IPL 2026 season for the five-time champions.
AnalysisRR vs LSG in Jaipur: Personal Milestones in Reach in Match 64
Rajasthan Royals host Lucknow Super Giants in Match 64 of IPL 2026, with Jaiswal, Parag, Pant, Shami and others close to notable career landmarks.
Team NewsAakash Chopra Does Not Expect MS Dhoni to Play for CSK Against SRH
Aakash Chopra believes MS Dhoni, fit but unused in 2026, will stay out of CSK’s XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad while the playoff race remains tight.
Team NewsJasprit Bumrah Tipped for Afghanistan Test, but Likely to Skip the ODIs
Jasprit Bumrah may play India’s Test against Afghanistan if his workload allows, but is reportedly unlikely to feature in the three-match ODI series.
NewsMichael Vaughan Unhappy With Jofra Archer’s IPL Commitment Ahead of England Test
Michael Vaughan says England’s central contracts should outrank franchise cricket, questioning Jofra Archer’s IPL stay while the New Zealand Test looms.
NewsKohli’s Fifty and Fire Help RCB Beat Punjab Kings and Book a Playoff Place
RCB became the first side to reach the IPL 2026 playoffs, beating Punjab Kings by 23 runs in Dharamsala as Virat Kohli made 58 off 37 balls.
Player SpotlightRavi Shastri Says Vaibhav Suryavanshi Should Be Picked for India Straight Away
Ravi Shastri says age is no barrier and wants teenage left-hander Vaibhav Suryavanshi in India’s T20 side, citing his IPL 2026 form and two IPL centuries.
Player SpotlightAmbati Rayudu Names Sunil Narine the Greatest IPL Player Ever After KKR Win
Ambati Rayudu calls Sunil Narine the best player in IPL history after his two-wicket spell helped KKR beat Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on 16 May.
AnalysisAakash Chopra Asks Delhi Capitals to Give Prithvi Shaw a Game Against Rajasthan
Aakash Chopra says struggling Delhi Capitals should pick Prithvi Shaw against Rajasthan Royals on 17 May, and also offers advice on Rajasthan’s bowling.
Player SpotlightFinn Allen Says Time Out of the KKR Side Helped Him Rediscover His Batting
Finn Allen explains how a spell on the sidelines reset his mindset after an April slump, leading to a match-winning knock for KKR against Gujarat Titans.
Team NewsSuryakumar Yadav’s T20I Captaincy Under Review as BCCI Considers Succession
Poor form for Suryakumar Yadav has reportedly prompted talk of a T20I leadership change in India, with selectors set to meet in Guwahati on 19 May.
Team NewsChennai Super Kings Bring in Ex-Rajasthan Pacer Kuldip to Cover for Khaleel Ahmed
Chennai Super Kings have added left-arm quick Kuldip to the squad as injured Khaleel Ahmed’s replacement while chasing a playoff place in IPL 2026.
AnalysisShastri Says Sanju Samson Has Entered the Race for India’s T20I Captaincy
Ravi Shastri says CSK’s Sanju Samson has put himself in contention to lead India in T20Is, citing his batting form, captaincy record and World Cup runs.
AnalysisAshwin Says Hardik Pandya Is Being Unfairly Blamed for Mumbai Indians’ Poor Season
R Ashwin argues that Mumbai Indians’ struggles are a team failure rather than Hardik Pandya’s alone, and says the criticism he has faced is quite unfair.
AnalysisGavaskar Says Punjab Kings Let Victory Slip Against Mumbai Indians
Sunil Gavaskar felt Punjab Kings should have won despite their 200 for 8, as Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 75 off 33 guided Mumbai Indians home comfortably.
NewsPakistan Lose Eight WTC Points After Slow Over-Rate in Dhaka Test
Pakistan were eight overs short in their 104-run loss to Bangladesh and have been docked eight World Test Championship points, dropping them to eighth.
Player SpotlightKohli on 2027 World Cup Hopes: Value Should Be Clear, Not Constantly Proven
Virat Kohli says he wants to play at the 2027 World Cup if he can add value, but would step away if made to keep proving his worth to the team.
Team NewsVettori Insists SRH Will Recover Quickly After Heavy Defeat by Gujarat Titans
Daniel Vettori says setbacks hit every IPL side and that Sunrisers Hyderabad can rebound after being bowled out for 86 chasing 169 against Gujarat Titans.
NewsScorpions Pile Up 822 in Zimbabwe and Win by an Astonishing 794 Runs
Zimbabwean side Scorpions scored 822 in a one-day match, with 302 from Takunda Madembo and 203 from Winged Mutende, then bowled Methane Lions out for 28.
RankingsWorld Test Championship 2025-27 Standings Reshuffled by Bangladesh’s Win Over Pakistan
Bangladesh climb to sixth in the WTC 2025-27 table after beating Pakistan in Dhaka, while Australia stay on top. See the full points percentages here.
Women's CricketLucy Hamilton Earns Place in Australia’s Women’s T20 World Cup Squad
Left-arm quick Lucy Hamilton is chosen ahead of Darcie Brown in Australia’s 15-woman T20 World Cup squad, which Sophie Molineux will captain.
Player SpotlightKaif Says Gujarat Titans’ Setup Lets Sai Sudharsan Play His Natural Game
Mohammad Kaif says Sai Sudharsan thrives at Gujarat Titans because he is not pushed to change his game, and praises the side’s Test-length bowling plans.
Team NewsIreland Name Emerald Challenge Squads as Test Against New Zealand Approaches
Cricket Ireland names the Strikers and Raiders squads for the red-ball Emerald Challenge at Malahide, a warm-up for the one-off Test against New Zealand.