Team NewsMumbai Indians sign Keshav Maharaj as cover for injured Mitchell Santner
Mumbai Indians have brought in South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj for INR 75 lakh after Mitchell Santner suffered head and shoulder problems.
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Women's CricketSciver-Brunt Wants England to Turn the Page with a T20 World Cup Title
Nat Sciver-Brunt says a T20 World Cup win could transform the women’s game in England and mark a new chapter after the 2017 success.
AnalysisUmpire Anil Chaudhary disagrees with Raghuvanshi obstruction dismissal
Veteran umpire Anil Chaudhary believes Angkrish Raghuvanshi should have been given not out, calling the obstruction ruling a subjective call under Law 37.
NewsRaghuvanshi fined 20 per cent of match fee after obstructing-the-field dismissal
Angkrish Raghuvanshi was penalised after reacting angrily to an obstruction dismissal. KKR still beat LSG in a Super Over thanks to Sunil Narine.
Player SpotlightVaibhav Sooryavanshi gives his garland to a young fan in a viral hotel video
After his 35-ball century, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi passed his welcome garland to a child outside the hotel. Here are his IPL 2026 numbers and the Royals’ form.
Player SpotlightDinesh Karthik says Krunal Pandya is stretching the limits of finger spin at RCB
RCB coach Dinesh Karthik praised Krunal Pandya’s inventive spin variations and recent form as the defending champions made a strong start to IPL 2026.
AnalysisWhy Kartik Tyagi was allowed to keep bowling after two high full tosses against KKR
Kartik Tyagi sent down two high full tosses in the final over, yet stayed on. Here is why the umpires did not remove him in the KKR v LSG match.
Team NewsLitton Das urges freedom as Bangladesh ease back into T20 cricket
Captain Litton Das wants to build on the team bonding of the last T20 World Cup and take the pressure off players as Bangladesh return to the T20I format.
Team NewsLungi Ngidi discharged from hospital after head injury in Delhi v Punjab game
Lungi Ngidi was discharged after observation following a heavy fall in the Delhi Capitals v Punjab Kings match and told fans he was fine on Instagram.
Women's CricketPakistan Women name ODI squad for Zimbabwe series with Momina Riasat called up
Pakistan Women have named their ODI squad for Zimbabwe’s first white-ball tour, with Momina Riasat earning a maiden call and Fatima Sana staying captain.
Team NewsPrasidh Krishna left out as Gujarat Titans face Chennai Super Kings in Match 37
Gujarat Titans dropped their leading wicket-taker Prasidh Krishna for the clash at Chepauk. Here is the toss, the build-up and both teams’ XIs.
Women's CricketSarmin Sultana receives first T20I call-up in Bangladesh Women’s squad for Sri Lanka
Sarmin Sultana, back in the ODI side after seven years, earns a maiden T20I place as Bangladesh Women name their squad for the Sri Lanka series.
NewsAbhishek Sharma grabbed by fan in hotel lobby before security intervenes
A fan seized Abhishek Sharma’s hand in a team hotel lobby until security removed him. The SRH opener is also leading the IPL 2026 run charts.
NewsPat Cummins calls Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his new favourite after century in Jaipur
After SRH’s five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, Pat Cummins praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless hitting and discussed bowling in high-scoring games.
AnalysisPathan questions Hardik Pandya’s toss call and captaincy after Mumbai’s loss to CSK
Irfan Pathan criticised Hardik Pandya’s decision to chase, a mid-innings bowling change and his batting form after Mumbai’s defeat to Chennai.
Women's CricketSuzie Bates to end international career after the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup
New Zealand’s Suzie Bates will retire from international cricket after the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, where she hopes to help defend the title.
NewsJayawardene defends Shardul Thakur’s concussion substitution for Mitchell Santner
Mahela Jayawardene explained why Mumbai Indians used Shardul Thakur as a concussion substitute for Mitchell Santner after questions over the injury.
NewsMalinga lookalike goes viral at Wankhede during Mumbai v Chennai
A fan with Lasith Malinga’s hairstyle and beard, in a Mumbai Indians jersey, caught the cameras at Wankhede before the MI v CSK match and went viral.
Team NewsDelhi Capitals sign Rehan Ahmed as Ben Duckett’s replacement for IPL 2026
Delhi Capitals have signed England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed for INR 75 lakh as a replacement for Ben Duckett, who pulled out to focus on England duty.
NewsBCB refuses PSL return for Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana
The BCB has ruled out a PSL return for Mustafizur Rahman, who needs rehab, and Nahid Rana, who is being kept fresh for the Pakistan Tests.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan’s fix for Suryakumar Yadav: play straighter early ahead of MI v CSK
Ahead of Mumbai Indians’ home game with Chennai Super Kings, Irfan Pathan says Suryakumar Yadav must simplify his start to rediscover his best IPL form.
NewsMCA Awards 2026: Shardul Thakur, Siddhesh Lad and Ayush Mhatre among top honourees
Mumbai Cricket Association’s annual awards honoured Shardul Thakur and Siddhesh Lad with the Justice Tendulkar Trophy, with Ayush Mhatre also recognised.
Team NewsDhoni likely to sit out Mumbai game with calf strain, GT match eyed for return
MS Dhoni is unlikely to play CSK’s match against Mumbai Indians because of a calf strain, with a comeback pencilled in against Gujarat Titans on April 26.
Team NewsMitchell Starc cleared to join Delhi Capitals, eyeing May 1 comeback
After a week of pain-free bowling in Sydney, Mitchell Starc is set to join Delhi Capitals and could return against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on May 1.
NewsMohammad Nawaz Reportedly Returns Positive Test for Recreational Drug; PCB Investigates
Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz has reportedly tested positive for a recreational drug at the T20 World Cup; the PCB is investigating, per reports.
NewsViral Video of Kagiso Rabada at Team Hotel Prompts Debate Over Player Conduct
A clip allegedly showing Kagiso Rabada smoking at his team hotel has gone viral, reviving talk of his 2025 suspension while he plays for Gujarat Titans.
AnalysisAaron Finch Baffled by Delhi’s Spin Plan as Axar and Kuldeep Bowl Only Four Overs
Aaron Finch said Delhi Capitals’ decision to give Nitish Rana four overs while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav bowled four between them made no sense.
Player SpotlightDu Plessis Likens Abhishek Sharma to Chris Gayle After Unbeaten 135 Against Delhi
Faf du Plessis said Abhishek Sharma is a bully on good pitches after his unbeaten 135 off 68 balls led Sunrisers Hyderabad past Delhi Capitals.
Women's CricketAthapaththu’s return lifts Sri Lanka Women to series-levelling win over Bangladesh
Chamari Athapaththu took 3 for 36 and hit a quick 40 as Sri Lanka Women chased 166 to beat Bangladesh by four wickets and force a series decider.
RankingsTanzid Hasan and Nahid Rana make big ODI ranking jumps after Mirpur win
Bangladesh players move up the ODI charts after beating New Zealand, while Scotland’s George Munsey and Namibia’s Gerhard Erasmus gain in the T20I lists.