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The Pakistan star is facing the country v club debate, and he will have to decide whether to join the national team for red-ball cricket or his franchise for white-ball cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-spinner-abrar-is-in-a-fix-as-west-indies-tests-clash-with-the-hundred-11724356#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to make his senior India debut in the 2nd T20I of the 5-match series against England. His social media activity suggests so. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-to-make-india-debut-15-year-old-drops-big-hint-with-cryptic-post-11725138#publisher=newsstand

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel sent a clear message to the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management on the need to communicate correctly with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-sent-blunt-message-on-how-to-manage-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-tell-him-he-wont-play-11723388#publisher=newsstand

England men's team have announced their playing 11 for the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series against India, set to take place on Saturday at Manchester's Old Trafford stadium. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-announce-playing-11-for-2nd-t20i-against-india-11723910#publisher=newsstand

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front on her return from injury with a superb 75 in a 40-run Women's T20 World Cup semi-final thrashing of South Africa at the Oval on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/nat-sciver-brunt-heather-knight-help-england-set-up-womens-t20-world-cup-final-against-australia-11720210#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has quite literally divided the cricket world on the topic: whether the Indian team is holding back the teenager source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ab-de-villiers-goes-against-team-indias-thinking-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-in-a-divided-cricket-world-11719930#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan-born Jai Moondra, who recently headlined Ireland's historic T20 series victory over India, was picked by Rotterdam Dockers during the inaugural ETPL Player Draft on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-born-ireland-pacer-jai-moondra-joins-t20-franchise-side-co-owned-by-john-abraham-11719649#publisher=newsstand

Ishan Kishan got run out in India's first T20I against England after a mix-up with Abhishek Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kya-kar-raha-hai-abhishek-sharmas-reaction-viral-after-ishan-kishans-run-out-sunil-gavaskar-puts-clear-blame-11715001#publisher=newsstand

July 1 did not bring the much-awaited good news for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. India yet again left out the 15-year-old prodigy for the first T20I of the five-match T20 series against England source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/it-will-put-him-under-more-pressure-sunil-gavaskar-blunt-as-vaibhav-sooryavanshis-wait-for-debut-continues-11714887#publisher=newsstand

England's chase of 190 remained a non-starter after the heavens opened up during the innings break. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rain-abandons-1st-t20i-between-india-and-england-after-shreyas-iyer-abhishek-sharma-shine-11714963#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket team management is firm in its stand that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his opportunity before he gets his senior debut. Or, that is what the team is saying officially. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-dont-see-it-shreyas-iyer-hits-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-hype-out-of-the-park-as-call-for-debut-rises-11709692#publisher=newsstand

Kylian Mbappe scored twice and Michael Olise was in scintillating form as France beat Sweden 3-0 at the World Cup on Tuesday and set up a last-16 clash with Paraguay. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kylian-mbappe-scores-twice-as-france-breeze-past-sweden-into-fifa-world-cup-2026-last-16-11710075#publisher=newsstand

England have their tactics drawn up for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi even as suspense prevails over the Indian batting sensation's T20I debut in the series opener at Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/weve-got-our-tactics-harry-brooks-england-prepared-for-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-challenge-11709482#publisher=newsstand

New Zealand boosted their chances of qualifying for next year's World Test Championship final after beating England in the third and final Test in Nottingham on Monday by 160 runs, clinching the series 2-1. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-world-test-championship-points-table-after-new-zealands-big-win-over-england-in-3rd-test-11704005#publisher=newsstand

England captain Ben Stokes was given a stirring guard of honour by both his England teammates and New Zealand players at Trent Bridge on Sunday after announcing his shock retirement from international cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ben-stokes-given-emotional-guard-of-honour-in-final-test-new-zealand-players-join-england-watch-11699567#publisher=newsstand

Amid the clamour over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's likely inclusion, India lost to Ireland in the first T20I of a two-match series source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-should-not-be-picked-for-2nd-india-vs-ireland-t20i-too-ex-star-explains-11696569#publisher=newsstand

Ireland has finally won in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup. The Irish ended a 0-21 losing streak across five tournaments going back 12 years when they defeated the West Indies by six wickets with 11 balls remaining on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ireland-stun-west-indies-to-snap-12-year-womens-t20-world-cup-losing-run-11696444#publisher=newsstand

Rohit Sharma has been selected for India's ODI series against England starting next month. But will he be persisted with for the 2027 World Cup? source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanjay-manjrekar-gives-blunt-take-on-rohit-sharma-being-in-2027-world-cup-plans-this-will-become-controversial-11693064#publisher=newsstand

India's women's team will be up against their fierce rivals, Australia, in a virtual quarter-final at Lord's, with their hopes of reaching the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals hinging on the result. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-reveals-why-india-are-confident-ahead-of-do-or-die-clash-against-australia-in-womens-t20-world-cup-11692397#publisher=newsstand

N Shree Charani continued her dream run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, rewriting the record books by becoming the highest wicket-taker for India in a single edition of the tournament during the clash against Bangladesh. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/n-shree-charani-scripts-history-achieves-huge-feat-in-womens-t20-world-cup-11687851#publisher=newsstand

Legendary India captain Kapil Dev has made his thoughts clear on 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kapil-dev-namedrops-sachin-tendulkar-in-big-verdict-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-sends-warning-too-young-11680941#publisher=newsstand

India's path to the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals remains firmly in their own hands, but Thursday's meeting with Bangladesh offers little room for complacency. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-india-seek-complete-performance-vs-bangladesh-as-semi-final-race-intensifies-11680903#publisher=newsstand

Former Australia cricketer David Warner left fans talking with a cheeky reaction to Delhi Capitals (DC) co-owner Parth Jindal's post announcing Rishabh Pant's return to the franchise. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dc-owner-announces-rishabh-pants-return-david-warners-laughing-emoji-reply-leaves-fans-puzzled-11678036#publisher=newsstand

Rishabh Pant's journey at Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) is over. The Rs 27 crore gamble has not worked out. And the signs were there a long time ago. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/too-many-minds-verdict-to-f-word-bomb-the-brutal-breakdown-of-rishabh-pants-lsg-journey-11678324#publisher=newsstand

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar has welcomed the ICC's newly unveiled post-pregnancy return-to-play guidelines, calling them a "massive boost" for the future of women's cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/massive-boost-for-women-cricketers-sachin-tendulkar-welcomes-iccs-post-pregnancy-guidelines-11677866#publisher=newsstand

The all-rounder was also supposed to fill in the void left by Hardik Pandya, who also has quadriceps niggle and is not in condition to bowl 10 overs in ODIs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/big-blow-to-team-india-as-star-all-rounder-ruled-out-of-irelands-t20is-11674025#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received the number '03' jersey as he gears up for his senior Team India debut in the T20I format. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-couldnt-react-as-he-is-given-his-senior-team-india-jersey-watch-11674235#publisher=newsstand

Uncapped all-rounder James Coles was on Monday named in England's 17-member T20I squad to take on the three-time world champions, India, in a five-match series starting next month source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-squad-for-t20i-series-vs-india-james-coles-named-in-harry-brook-led-squad-11673307#publisher=newsstand

Australia completed a clean sweep over Bangladesh in style on Sunday. Captain Mitchell Marsh struck a 28-ball 60 as Australia thrashed Bangladesh by seven wickets in the third T20 to complete a 3-0 series sweep source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tim-davids-epic-celebration-as-australia-beat-bangladesh-in-t20i-series-11672854#publisher=newsstand

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun laying out a structured roadmap for the 2027 ICC Men's ODI World Cup, with secretary Devajit Saikia stating that the board will ensure the national team gets adequate 50-over match practice ahead of the marquee event. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/clear-path-to-2027-odi-world-cup-bcci-charts-structured-roadmap-ajit-agarkar-gautam-gambhir-involved-11668252#publisher=newsstand

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur rued missed opportunities in the field after her side suffered a sixwicket defeat to South Africa in the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-gives-candid-1st-reaction-after-indias-loss-to-south-africa-in-womens-t20-world-cup-11668273#publisher=newsstand

On Sunday, Virat Kohli launched his passion project, One8, in partnership with Agilitas - a made-in-India global sportswear and leisurewear brand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohlis-never-done-mindset-powers-his-new-one8-venture-11668389#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan's senior selector Aaqib Javed has issued a sharp challenge to former players, urging them to trade "air-conditioned rooms" for the cricket field. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-selector-hits-back-at-ex-players-amid-criticism-why-dont-you-go-out-11663855#publisher=newsstand

Bangladesh eliminated Pakistan from the Women's T20 World Cup with two great comebacks to stay in the hunt for a first semifinal. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-eliminated-from-womens-t20-world-cup-as-bangladesh-register-historic-win-11664914#publisher=newsstand

Joe Root needed just two runs to join Sachin Tendulkar in the exclusive club of batters to have scored 14,000 in Tests. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/joe-root-creates-history-matches-sachin-tendulkar-with-stunning-milestone-11664498#publisher=newsstand

Aakash Chopra did not include Harshit Rana as he picked India's playing XI for the third and final ODI match against Afghanistan on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-gautam-gambhir-urged-to-bite-the-bullet-and-take-big-call-in-3rd-odi-against-afghanistan-11662334#publisher=newsstand

Former India fast bowler Sreesanth revealed the details of his heated altercation with current India head coach Gautam Gambhir in 2023. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-called-me-deshdrohi-used-f-word-sreesanth-reveals-stunning-details-of-fight-with-india-head-coach-11661677#publisher=newsstand

Henry Nicholls's superb unbeaten century saw New Zealand into an utterly dominant position against England in the second Test at the Oval on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/henry-nicholls-slams-ton-as-new-zealand-take-commanding-lead-over-england-after-day-3-11661604#publisher=newsstand

India have suffered a major injury blow in their Women's T20 World Cup campaign as off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the tournament after sustaining an injury to her ankle. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-face-huge-setback-in-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-star-shreyanka-patil-ruled-out-due-to-injury-11657335#publisher=newsstand

Sreesanth holds the rare distinction among Indian cricketers of winning two World Cups. He was part of the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning teams source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/only-reason-i-did-not-kill-myself-is-her-2011-world-cup-winner-sreesanth-on-27-days-in-tihar-jail-11656825#publisher=newsstand

England was pegged back to 222-6 in reply to New Zealand's bonus 391 on day two of The Oval Test on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2nd-test-new-zealand-on-top-at-day-2-stumps-reduce-england-to-222-6-after-posting-391-11656816#publisher=newsstand

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma sizzled with the bat as India coasted to an emphatic 95-run win over the Netherlands in their Women's T20 World Cup match in Leeds on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/smiri-mandhana-shree-charani-shine-in-indias-95-run-win-over-netherlands-11651108#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in action, India A vs Afghanistan A live streaming | Tri-Nation Series live telecast: When and where to watch source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-in-action-india-a-vs-afghanistan-a-live-streaming-tri-nation-series-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-11644560#publisher=newsstand

Sri Lanka crippled New Zealand's title defence at the Women's Twenty20 World Cup with a comeback victory on Tuesday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-stuns-new-zealand-to-dent-womens-t20-world-cup-defence-11646235#publisher=newsstand

The India A vs Sri Lanka A Tri-nation series match on Monday took a turn for the worse. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and India A captain Tilak Varma found themselves at the centre of ugly scenes. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ravichandran-ashwins-verdict-on-ill-tempered-india-a-vs-sri-lanka-a-clash-that-saw-tilak-varma-and-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-lose-cool-11641112#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi got involved in a heated on-field exchange with a rival player that included physical altercation after Sri Lanka A edged India A source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-to-be-punished-after-fight-with-sri-lanka-a-player-heres-what-rule-says-11640822#publisher=newsstand

After claiming the best bowling figures of her T20 World Cup career and earning the Player of the Match award, Deepti Sharma credited the blessings of 'Hanuman Ji' for India's emphatic 64-run victory over Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hanuman-ji-is-great-deepti-sharma-credits-divine-blessings-after-career-best-five-for-against-pakistan-11636144#publisher=newsstand

The peerless Deepti Sharma strangulated an out of sync Pakistan with a five-wicket haul after Smriti Mandhana's delectable half-century as India thrashed Pakistan by 64 runs to make a winning start to their Women's T20 World Cup source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/smriti-mandhanas-half-century-deepti-sharmas-five-for-in-indias-crushing-64-run-win-over-pakistan-in-womens-t20-world-cup-11636252#publisher=newsstand

England on Saturday called up uncapped seam bowler Henry Crocombe ahead of next week's second Test against New Zealand at the Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-call-up-uncapped-henry-crocombe-ahead-of-2nd-new-zealand-test-11632389#publisher=newsstand

Pacer Gurnoor Brar impressed on his international debut before captain Shubman Gill played a regal knock to set up India's seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the rain-hit series opener in Dharamsala on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/1st-odi-shubman-gill-leads-india-to-seven-wicket-win-over-afghanistan-in-rain-hit-opener-11632877#publisher=newsstand

India vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Live Streaming: After a dominating win in the one-off Test, India are ready to take on Afghanistan again in the first ODI of the three-match series on Saturday in Dharamsala. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-afghanistan-1st-odi-live-streaming-and-live-telecast-when-and-where-to-watch-11630668#publisher=newsstand

England made a flying start to the Women's T20 World Cup as Danni Wyatt-Hodge's blistering century inspired an 87-run rout of Sri Lanka on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wyatt-hodge-inspires-england-rout-of-sri-lanka-in-womens-t20-world-cup-opener-11629983#publisher=newsstand

After Aashirwad's fiery century, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took to social media to congratulate his brother on the knock. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/brother-slams-century-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-reacts-on-instagram-11629697#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might not be active cricketers after a year and a half, as both are expected to retire after the ODI World Cup 2027. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-finalises-dates-for-odi-world-cup-2027-virat-kohli-rohit-sharmas-timeline-clear-report-11626547#publisher=newsstand

England men's managing director Rob Key said there is "no rush" to take a call on Ben Stokes' future as an England player and remained non-committal about him being the captain, while adding that he's also considering enforcing a complete alcohol ban on the side. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/england-board-top-official-mentions-ban-but-shows-ben-stokes-a-ray-of-light-11625133#publisher=newsstand

Legendary batter Rahul Dravid's younger son Anvay Dravid was on Thursday included in India's Under-19 squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, starting July 4. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rahul-dravids-son-anvay-set-to-debut-for-india-u19-more-than-3-decades-after-father-11622223#publisher=newsstand

India A vs Afghanistan A LIVE Score, 2nd Match Tri-Nation A Series 2026 LIVE Cricket Score, IND A vs AFG A Updates: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets second chance to impress. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-a-vs-afghanistan-a-live-score-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-tri-nation-a-series-2026-ind-a-vs-afg-a-2nd-match-scorecard-live-updates-tilak-varma-11619731#publisher=newsstand

Veteran India players - Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - continue to stay in the race for the ODI World Cup 2027. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/on-virat-kohli-rohit-sharmas-chances-for-odi-world-cup-2027-r-ashwins-pretty-straightforward-take-11619651#publisher=newsstand

Richa Ghosh produced a breathtaking late assault but India's brittle top-order batting proved costly as Dani Gibson's sparkling all-round show powered England to a narrow five-run win in their final Women's T20 World Cup warm-up match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/richa-ghoshs-valiant-68-goes-in-vain-as-india-lose-final-t20-world-cup-warm-up-game-to-england-11619740#publisher=newsstand

Hardik Pandya's future at Mumbai Indians (MI) is set to be decided after a thorough meeting between player and franchise. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-retain-release-or-trade-it-all-comes-down-to-important-meeting-with-mumbai-indians-report-11613881#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's first outing for India A in one-day cricket ended with a muted 14 but his team hung in there till the end against a self-destructing Sri Lanka A to pull off an eight-run win in the tri-series opener on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-a-pull-off-heist-in-dambulla-after-ruturaj-gaikwads-hundred-11612851#publisher=newsstand

Sportsversity, an athlete-first sports education platform focused on careers beyond the playing field, has officially launched with former India A captain and former Indian cricketer Priyank Panchal as its Strategic Advisor. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/priyank-panchal-led-sportsversity-launches-indias-first-athlete-first-sports-education-platform-11609057#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has expressed his goals after losing the Eliminator in IPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2-3-4-5-ipl-trophies-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-sets-clear-goal-makes-stunning-declaration-after-ipl-2026-11604129#publisher=newsstand

Shane Watson praised teenage Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his remarkable power-hitting ability across all parts of the ground and his fearless approach at the crease. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/no-fear-of-getting-out-shane-watson-praises-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-11604402#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket team skipper Shubman Gill scripted history after scoring a brilliant century on Day 2 of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-becomes-1st-indian-to-achieve-stunning-feat-only-bradman-has-ever-done-it-11604332#publisher=newsstand

Suryakumar Yadav has been dropped from the Indian team, being replaced with Shreyas Iyer as T20I captain. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-can-you-drop-suryakumar-yadav-r-ashwin-mentions-ms-dhoni-in-huge-verdict-11599899#publisher=newsstand

Ollie Robinson continued to prove a thorn in New Zealand's side, taking two quick wickets, as England moved closer to victory in the first Test during what little play... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/robinson-rocks-new-zealand-again-as-rain-frustrates-england-at-lords-11601177#publisher=newsstand

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has lost India's Test vice-captaincy to KL Rahul. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/for-no-rhyme-or-reason-rishabh-pant-has-been-demoted-ex-india-star-on-test-vice-captaincy-11595607#publisher=newsstand

Former India wicketkeeper and chief selector MSK Prasad on Thursday cautioned against removing Suryakumar Yadav as captain of the men's T20I side. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-sacking-bcci-warned-of-sending-the-wrong-signal-are-you-sending-your-first-team-11592907#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer is set to be named Indian cricket team's new T20I captain, sources told NDTV. He will replace Suryakumar Yadav source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-set-to-become-indian-t20-captain-will-attend-bcci-selection-meeting-11593047#publisher=newsstand

The Pat Cummins-led SRH finished as the fourth-best team in the league after getting knocked out of the IPL 2026 Eliminator by Rajasthan Royals source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pat-cummins-ipl-shocker-srh-captain-may-skip-entire-2027-edition-heres-why-11586422#publisher=newsstand

What if India need a new T20 coach? Who will be the ideal candidate? Sanjay Manjrekar names his choice. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-if-india-need-new-t20-coach-gautam-gambhirs-potential-successor-named-he-doesnt-try-to-please-anybody-11582728#publisher=newsstand

Shaheen Afridi achieved an incredible feat on Tuesday, which placed him alongside Pakistan's legendary ODI captains source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shaheen-afridi-joins-wasim-akram-waqar-younis-in-elite-club-with-incredible-feat-in-pakistan-vs-australia-2nd-odi-11582443#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players and support staff will disperse to their respective homes and holiday time from Ahmedabad rather than return to Bengaluru immediately to celebrate the IPL 2026 victory. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-players-not-visiting-bengaluru-after-winning-ipl-2026-title-heres-why-11575872#publisher=newsstand

GT established some unflattering records with a disappointing batting display in the final of the IPL 2026 against defending champions RCB. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gujarat-titans-register-unflattering-records-after-disappointing-show-against-rcb-in-ipl-2026-final-11572748#publisher=newsstand

Gujarat Titans' build-up to the IPL 2026 final was not ideal as the Shubman Gill-led side arrived in Ahmedabad late. Severe weather conditions delayed the team's arrival in Ahmedabad source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-vs-gt-ipl-final-should-have-been-postponed-says-sunil-gavaskar-heres-why-11572441#publisher=newsstand

Rishabh Pant stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants captain after another poor Indian Premier League season. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ex-india-batter-names-3-players-who-could-lead-lsg-after-rishabh-pants-resignation-11569275#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals' former co-owner Raj Kundra shared a surprising post on X after the team was eliminated from IPL 2026 after a seven-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/raj-kundra-ex-rajasthan-royals-owner-stuns-internet-with-karma-post-after-teams-ipl-2026-exit-11568065#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals' 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left heartbroken after his team failed to reach the IPL 2026 final. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-left-heartbroken-breaks-down-after-rajasthan-royals-fail-to-reach-ipl-2026-final-watch-11566421#publisher=newsstand

Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan was dismissed hit-wicket during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 match against Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sai-sudharsan-dismissed-hit-wicket-once-again-shubman-gill-cant-control-his-emotions-11566174#publisher=newsstand

In the series before the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, India women decided to go into the opening match of the white-ball series against England without regular skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-rested-as-england-opt-to-bowl-against-india-in-1st-womens-t20i-11561433#publisher=newsstand

Hayley Matthews will be backed by the experience of veterans Deandra Dottin and Stafanie Taylor, who have plenty of all-round experience to boost the side in all three departments. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hayley-matthews-to-lead-west-indies-in-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2026-11560876#publisher=newsstand

Rajat Patidar delivered a captain's knock on Tuesday night, propelling Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Dharamsala. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aryaman-birla-rajat-patidars-ex-teammate-shares-priceless-post-as-rcb-enter-ipl-final-11554151#publisher=newsstand

Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar on Tuesday joined the list of marquee signings ahead of the Season 6 player draft for the Lanka Premier League, to be held on June 1 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ex-india-world-cup-star-vijay-shankar-joins-this-overseas-league-11551684#publisher=newsstand

Sai Sudharsan became only the second player to be dismissed hit wicket in IPL knockouts during Gujarat Titans' IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hit-wicket-in-ipl-sai-sudharsans-brilliant-shot-turns-into-disaster-as-gt-falter-vs-rcb-11551538#publisher=newsstand

MS Dhoni is yet to play a game this season owing to a hamstring injury suffered before the tournament began. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhonis-last-game-on-may-18-harsha-bhogle-talks-about-hitchcockian-appearance-11507130#publisher=newsstand

Sri Lanka's cricket selectors named Kusal Mendis on Monday as the new captain of both the one-day international and T20 teams for the upcoming tour of the West Indies. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lankas-kusal-mendis-leads-white-ball-teams-to-west-indies-11546204#publisher=newsstand

Kieron Pollard said the Mumbai Indians will not be rushing into making any changes but admitted that a re-look is required on certain aspects after the team finished ninth, compared to third in the 2025 edition. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tried-everything-kieron-pollard-drops-big-hint-on-hardik-pandyas-mumbai-indians-captaincy-future-11541765#publisher=newsstand

Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final league game of IPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/final-ipl-2026-points-table-after-all-70-league-games-rcb-in-1st-csk-mi-finish-in-this-spot-11542135#publisher=newsstand

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have signed Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir as replacements for Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa, who were previously ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season due to various injuries. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-mumbai-indians-announce-replacements-for-quinton-de-kock-raj-bawa-11538444#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli was in focus on Friday. Not only for his batting, but due to an on-field altercation with Sunrisers Hyderabad's Travis Head. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-snubs-australia-star-travis-heads-handshake-after-on-field-spat-in-rcb-vs-srh-watch-11535204#publisher=newsstand

RCB (NRR 0.783), thus, topped the group league phase with Gujarat Titans (NRR 0.695) and SRH (NRR 0.524) finishing second and third respectively despite all three teams getting 18 points apiece. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-playoffs-after-srh-vs-rcb-3-teams-on-18-points-qualifier-1-confirmed-4-teams-battle-for-1-last-spot-11535070#publisher=newsstand

CSK speedster Anshul Kamboj endured an unwanted IPL record in the 2026 season, conceding 34 sixes, the most by any bowler in a single edition of the tournament. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/csk-pacer-anshul-kamboj-surpasses-rashid-khan-to-script-unwanted-ipl-record-11529953#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan added to their remarkable consistency as an opening pair with a record seventh century partnership source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-sai-sudharsan-go-top-in-unique-century-list-gt-star-joins-virender-sehwag-in-elite-list-11530010#publisher=newsstand

Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin delivered a humorous take while praising batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-soooryavanshis-blitz-prompts-area-51-post-from-r-ashwin-internet-in-meltdown-11521597#publisher=newsstand

Kolkata Knight Riders, after five losses in their first six games, were virtually counted out of the IPL 2026 playoff race. However, they are now on a winning streak source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-playoffs-scenario-after-kkr-beat-mi-fight-for-one-spot-gets-more-intense-11525193#publisher=newsstand

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) produced a disciplined bowling effort to restrict Mumbai Indians (MI) to a modest total of 147/8 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mumbai-indians-becomes-2nd-ipl-team-to-after-using-three-captains-in-three-matches-11524828#publisher=newsstand

Rishabh Pant delivered a blunt and straightforward assessment after his side's seven-wicket defeat to Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rishabh-pant-drops-expletive-on-live-tv-after-loss-against-rajasthan-royals-f-ing-good-team-11519626#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli is set to return to action for India during the upcoming three-match ODI series against Afghanistan next month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/whole-world-might-get-unfit-but-not-virat-kohli-madan-lal-praises-india-greats-fitness-11519239#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that he is exhausted talking about MS Dhoni's IPL future and added that in his opinion, Chennai Super Kings have completely mishandled the situation. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ex-india-star-exhausted-with-ms-dhoni-saga-sends-harsh-lesson-message-to-csk-11514203#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson has been a great addition for the five-time champions in IPL 2026 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-breaks-ms-dhonis-record-to-climb-new-high-for-csk-charging-towards-massive-first-11514011#publisher=newsstand

Actor and former radio jockey RJ Mahvash opened up about dating rumours involving Punjab Kings cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and said that she stood by him during a difficult period of his life. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rj-mahvash-finally-breaks-silence-on-dating-rumours-with-yuzvendra-chahal-was-going-through-a-low-phase-11508968#publisher=newsstand

It was Finn-sanity at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. Finn Allen unleashed a stunning 35-ball 93 after surviving two early chances as Kolkata Knight Riders capitalised on Gujarat Titans' sloppy fielding to pile up their season's highest 247 for two in their IPL match here on Saturday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/finn-allen-becomes-1st-ipl-player-to-historic-mark-after-fiery-93-for-kkr-vs-gt-need-5-more-sixes-to-break-sanath-jayasuriyas-record-11505998#publisher=newsstand

Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan was in terrible pain during the side's 248-run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Saturday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-happened-to-sai-sudharsan-gt-star-opener-leaves-field-in-pain-vs-kkr-in-ipl-2026-match-11505791#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings are one defeat away from being knocked out of the IPL 2026 playoffs race. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sunil-gavaskar-doesnt-spare-shreyas-iyer-shows-punjab-kings-the-mirror-after-5-straight-losses-11498988#publisher=newsstand

Mitchell Marsh's 38-ball 90 was a stunning rhapsody of power, carrying an already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants to a seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-points-table-chennai-super-kings-slip-to-sixth-spot-after-loss-to-lucknow-super-giants-11502414#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings' dreams of reaching the IPL 2026 Playoffs were dealt a massive blow as the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side slumped to a 7-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-playoffs-scenarios-big-blow-for-csk-what-loss-vs-lucknow-super-giants-means-for-top-4-race-11502242#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and opted to field first against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Thursday in Dharamsala source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-became-test-captain-before-mi-captain-jasprit-bumrah-drops-viral-comment-ahead-of-pbks-vs-mi-11496930#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Jacob Bethell dropped his gold chain while losing his wicket during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-star-drops-and-leaves-gold-chain-on-ground-during-dismissal-this-happens-next-11491644#publisher=newsstand

With this century, Virat Kohli extended his record for most IPL hundreds. He now has nine of them source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-dances-and-then-goes-on-to-slam-record-extending-ipl-ton-surpasses-chris-gayle-for-major-feat-11491763#publisher=newsstand

A score of 0, a duck, is a rarity for Virat Kohli. Two ducks? Before IPL 2026, it had happened only once, in 2022 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohlis-celebration-after-scoring-1st-run-in-three-matches-goes-viral-rcb-great-goes-on-extend-ipl-record-11491552#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans have put one foot in the IPL 2026 playoffs after their massive 82-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-playoffs-scenario-after-gts-win-vs-srh-rcbs-chances-take-hit-csks-chance-now-up-to-42-8-per-cent-11486397#publisher=newsstand

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is enjoying a purple patch in the ongoing edition of the IPL, and his performances have propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the points table. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/never-worked-for-me-bhuvneshwar-kumars-heartbreaking-remark-on-india-comeback-talks-11482467#publisher=newsstand

Punjab Kings' fourth loss on the trot, with the latest one coming against Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Monday, has placed the IPL 2026 points table in an interesting situation source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-points-table-and-playoff-scenario-punjab-kings-4th-loss-on-the-trot-hands-massive-opportunity-to-csk-rr-11481043#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh backed star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah despite a poor campaign for Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-to-be-blamed-for-mumbai-indians-poor-ipl-run-harbhajan-singh-says-not-right-thing-11480430#publisher=newsstand

Krunal Pandya, who spent his first six years at the IPL from 2016 to 2021 with the Mumbai Indians, reflected emotionally on his time with his former franchise, calling MI batting coach Kieron Pollard a "big brother". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/had-my-best-years-in-mi-krunal-pandya-gets-emotional-after-eliminating-former-team-11476454#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged past Mumbai Indians in a last-ball thriller in Raipur on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/we-didnt-deserve-to-win-rcb-captain-rajat-patidars-shocking-remark-despite-last-ball-win-vs-mi-11476335#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off a stunning last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 encounter in Raipur on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-clinch-last-ball-thriller-against-mumbai-indians-virat-kohlis-reaction-says-it-all-11476271#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was in full flow for Rajasthan Royals in a 230-run chase against Gujarat Titans. The teenager slammed a six off Mohammed Siraj on the first ball he faced, and then went on to hit two sixes off Kagiso Rabada source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/angry-mohammed-siraj-vents-out-frustration-after-completing-revenge-against-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-ashish-nehras-mastermind-at-work-11472813#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is just 15 years old, but his sensational batting talent has sparked a huge debate regarding his potential inclusion in the senior Indian team. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-route-for-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-bcci-sent-test-debut-message-11469409#publisher=newsstand

Axar Patel admitted that both his team's batters and bowlers let the side down after Delhi Capitals suffered a humiliating eight-wicket defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/end-of-delhi-capitals-ipl-2026-hopes-axar-patel-makes-stunning-next-year-remark-11469258#publisher=newsstand

BCB has levelled charges on team officials, franchise owners, and some players for participating in alleged corrupt practices or interfering with an inquiry into illegal activities during the 12th edition of BPL. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bcb-charges-players-officials-franchise-owners-with-corrupt-practices-during-bpl-12-11463829#publisher=newsstand

Who is the best Indian opener in the IPL? Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has named his pick source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/who-is-the-best-indian-opener-in-ipl-ex-batting-coach-names-his-pick-not-virat-kohli-or-rohit-sharma-11458955#publisher=newsstand

Sanju Samson once again underlined why he is regarded as one of India's most dangerous white-ball batters, steering CSK to their fifth win of the season with a composed yet commanding unbeaten 87 off 52 balls against Delhi Capitals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-says-wouldve-had-to-be-selfish-for-hundred-sunil-gavaskar-responds-11454386#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings are well and truly very much in the IPL 2026 playoffs race. With their fifth win in 10 matches, CSK have climbed to sixth place in the points table source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-chennai-super-kings-reignite-playoffs-race-delhi-capitals-suffer-setback-11454221#publisher=newsstand

Legendary Indian cricket team skipper Sunil Gavaskar blasted Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for a major error during the IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/unacceptable-sunil-gavaskar-blasts-jasprit-bumrah-for-major-error-during-lucknow-super-giants-clash-11449014#publisher=newsstand

As CSK reached Feroz Shah Kotla in the middle of searing heat of the capital on Monday afternoon, fans waited to catch a glimpse of MS Dhoni, the former skipper. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/csk-coach-drops-above-my-pay-grade-remark-to-question-on-ms-dhoni-11449390#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians rode on sublime half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton to outclass Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in a high-scoring Indian Premier League clash on Monday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-mumbai-indians-beat-lsg-in-battle-of-survival-11449182#publisher=newsstand