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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

Lakshmi N. Mittal and his son Aditya Mittal, along with Adar Poonawalla, acquired a majority stake in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals for USD 1.65 billion (approximately Rs 15,600 crore) after the Kal Somani-led consortium pulled out of the race. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajasthan-royals-sale-facing-legal-trouble-after-rs-15-600-crore-deal-report-makes-big-claim-11443743#publisher=newsstand

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori on Sunday said losing wickets at crucial times hampered their strategies against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2026 match on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/srh-coach-daniel-vettori-dissects-problem-after-kkr-loss-namedrops-ishan-kishan-heinrich-klaasen-11443630#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings, their seventh loss in nine matches in IPL 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-mumbai-indians-can-qualify-for-ipl-2026-playoffs-after-defeat-against-rivals-csk-11440667#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings restricted a lacklustre Mumbai Indians to 159 for seven in a critical Indian Premier League match on Saturday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mumbai-indians-script-huge-world-record-become-first-t20-team-to-achieve-this-feat-11440424#publisher=newsstand

Kyle Jamieson stunned Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with an inswinging yorker during the second over of the match, giving the batting prodigy an aggressive send-off. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-a-pretty-sight-kyle-jamieson-blasted-by-ex-cricketer-over-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-send-off-11437032#publisher=newsstand

A wonderful exhibition of batting gifts by KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) overshadowed Riyan Parag's redemptive 90, powering Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-delhi-capitals-gain-one-spot-with-win-over-rajasthan-royals-11437358#publisher=newsstand

Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a four-wicket defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 game in Ahmedabad on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-gujarat-titans-win-over-royal-challengers-bengaluru-11433151#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians are struggling in IPL 2026 after losing six of their first eight matches. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/opposition-bowlers-have-worked-out-a-plan-to-him-ex-india-player-on-mi-stars-batting-struggles-11430780#publisher=newsstand

Riyan Parag, who has not had the best of times with the bat this IPL, was seen inhaling an e-cigarette, also known as vaping, in the dressing room during the live broadcast of their game against Punjab Kings on Tuesday night. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/riyan-parag-vaping-controversy-well-placed-ipl-source-drops-bombshell-lot-of-players-consume-e-cigarette-11424269#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians suffered their sixth loss of IPL 2026 as they slumped to a 6-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-can-mumbai-indians-still-qualify-for-ipl-playoffs-despite-losing-6-out-of-8-matches-11427874#publisher=newsstand

Before Wednesday, Ryan Rickelton last played on April 16. He came back into the XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad and made it worthwhile. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ryan-rickelton-leaves-behind-sanath-jayasuriya-rohit-sharma-does-what-no-other-mumbai-indians-batter-has-done-in-ipl-11427602#publisher=newsstand

Riyan Parag came into the spotlight after videos showing him vaping inside the Rajasthan Royals dressing room went viral during their match against Punjab Kings in the IPL 2026 in New Chandigarh. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/riyan-parag-caught-vaping-in-rajasthan-royals-dressing-room-as-fresh-controversy-hits-ipl-2026-11422646#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did another "Vaibhav Sooryavanshi" yet again. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals prodigy has made it a habit to give his team a fiery start source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-falls-short-of-historic-century-courtesy-arshdeep-singh-in-pbks-vs-rr-kieron-pollards-record-still-in-danger-11422476#publisher=newsstand

Two brilliant exhibitions of pace bowling from Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar powered defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/delhi-capitals-all-out-for-75-full-list-of-lowest-totals-in-ipl-history-11417285#publisher=newsstand

Rinku Singh's resilient unbeaten knock of 83 off 51 balls helped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) overcome Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) Mohsin Khan's career-best bowling figures of 5 for 23 in four overs, as they posted 155 for 7 in 20 overs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Sunday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohsin-khan-carnage-in-lucknow-becomes-first-bowler-to-pick-five-wickets-in-ipl-2026-11412546#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals' wonder-kid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made mockery of Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling on Saturday. The teenager slammed his second IPL century in just 36 balls source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-surpasses-chris-gayle-achieves-mega-first-in-ipl-and-also-the-fastest-to-historic-milestone-11409050#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill did not shy away from pinpointing where the game slipped for the Gujarat Titans after their five-wicket defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-2026-we-needed-to-take-wickets-says-gt-skipper-gill-after-five-wicket-defeat-vs-rcb-11405710#publisher=newsstand

RCB now boast a strong record of five wins from seven matches as they head into the business end of the season. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-virat-kohli-powered-rcb-trump-gujarat-titans-in-high-scoring-thriller-11405637#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings put up an all-round show on Thursday to hand Mumbai Indians a 103-run defeat in their IPL 2026 game at the Wankhede Stadium. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/hardik-pandya-on-reason-behind-mumbai-indians-biggest-ever-ipl-defeat-to-chennai-super-kings-11400741#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians are in a dire situation in IPL 2026. The Hardik Pandya-led side succumbed to an 103-run loss against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-can-mumbai-indians-qualify-for-ipl-2026-playoffs-even-after-losing-5th-game-after-csk-drubbing-11400517#publisher=newsstand

Chasing a target of 160, LSG huffed and puffed before being shot out for 119 in 18 overs after the slide started with their skipper Rishabh Pant playing the most ugly sweep-cum- hoick to let the momentum slip source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-rajasthan-royals-hand-lucknow-super-giants-fourth-straight-loss-11395178#publisher=newsstand

CSK bowling coach Eric Simmons hinted at Spencer Johnson's potential inclusion due to Khaleel Ahmed's injury. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rs-1-5-crore-overseas-star-to-debut-for-csk-in-el-clasico-vs-mumbai-indians-11394574#publisher=newsstand

Abhishek Sharma once again dazzled with an unbeaten 135 off 68 balls in SRH's 48 run win against Delhi Capitals. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/axar-patel-calls-out-kl-rahul-delhi-capitals-stars-blunders-after-loss-to-srh-cost-us-dearly-11390233#publisher=newsstand

On a placid Uppal track, Abhishek Sharma scythed through Delhi bowling attack with 10 sixes and as many boundaries in Sunrisers' mammoth score of 242 for 2. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-ipl-2026-points-table-after-abhishek-sharma-inspired-srh-thrash-delhi-capitals-11390126#publisher=newsstand

Back to winning ways after four defeats in a row, a happy Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya said he always had faith in Tilak Varma's talent source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-hardik-pandya-told-tilak-varma-during-gt-vs-mi-game-that-triggered-a-45-ball-ton-skipper-reveals-11385209#publisher=newsstand

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's journey in IPL 2026 - and in Indian cricket - is turning out to be a special one source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/vaibhav-sooryavanshi-frustrated-after-rrs-loss-vs-kkr-video-of-interaction-with-rr-manager-viral-watch-11384943#publisher=newsstand

Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly added their names to the list with a superb 182-run partnership against LSG in 2026. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/priyansh-arya-cooper-connolly-enter-elite-list-with-182-run-stand-for-punjab-kings-11380348#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru could not register a win at their home ground, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in an IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals on Saturday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/out-hai-virat-kohli-disagrees-with-umpires-decision-in-rcb-vs-dc-ipl-match-a-drs-masterclass-follows-11377283#publisher=newsstand

It was a good day for KL Rahul and his IPL team, Delhi Capitals, as they beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-phil-salt-were-not-happy-kl-rahul-explains-why-after-dcs-win-over-rcb-in-ipl-2026-11377106#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians have gone winless for four consecutive games of the IPL 2026 season, putting skipper Hardik Pandya under intense pressure. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/i-know-why-hardik-pandya-said-dont-have-much-to-say-r-ashwin-explains-mumbai-indians-crisis-11370129#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill's elegant 86 complemented a probing new-ball spell from Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj as Gujarat Titans registered a commanding five-wicket win over laggards Kolkata Knight Riders. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kkr-suffer-fifth-defeat-in-ipl-2026-has-any-team-finished-an-edition-without-a-single-win-11373658#publisher=newsstand

Kolkata Knight Riders continued their dismal run in IPL 2026 as the Ajinkya Rahane-led side suffered a 5-wicket loss against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/how-can-kkr-still-reach-ipl-2026-playoffs-despite-losing-5-out-of-6-matches-11373406#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah seemed ineffective during the match against Punjab Kings as the team chased down a 196-run target in just 16.3 overs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-has-jasprit-bumrah-failed-to-pick-any-wicket-in-ipl-2026-irfan-pathan-answers-11368652#publisher=newsstand

Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer struck fluent fifties as Punjab Kings' winning run continued with a seven-wicket hammering of Mumbai Indians source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/punjab-kings-climb-to-ipl-2026-points-table-top-spot-mumbai-indians-ninth-after-4th-straight-loss-11368691#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli, after a rather slow knock against Mumbai Indians, showed early signs of being back to his elements as he guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-provides-grim-health-update-after-guiding-rcb-to-win-for-four-five-days-now-11363383#publisher=newsstand

Chase-master Virat Kohli was back to doing what he does best, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru's charge with the bat source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/anushka-sharma-reacts-as-virat-kohli-misses-66th-ipl-half-century-by-just-1-run-watch-11363183#publisher=newsstand

Ajinkya Rahane also admitted that while KKR backed a settled combination going into the game, the ongoing run of losses has made things challenging. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-ajinkya-rahane-reflects-on-batting-struggles-as-kkr-suffer-32-run-loss-to-csk-11358162#publisher=newsstand

Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL season went from bad to worse as Chennai Super Kings demolished them by 32 runs on a tricky surface, exposing head coach Abhishek Nayar's poor planning and skipper Ajinkya Rahane's archaic approach source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/csk-outclass-kkr-to-climb-above-mi-in-latest-ipl-2026-points-table-11358154#publisher=newsstand

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is enduring a difficult phase with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with his prolonged lean run source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ruturaj-gaikwads-torrid-run-in-ipl-2026-hurts-csk-badly-11357885#publisher=newsstand

SRH, having posted 216 for six on the back of skipper Ishan Kishan's 44-ball 91, bundled out the in-form RR for 159 in 19 overs, returning to winning ways in style after back-to-back losses. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/debutants-praful-hinge-sakib-hussain-dismantle-rajasthan-royals-help-sunrisers-hyderabad-enter-top-4-in-ipl-2026-points-table-11353113#publisher=newsstand

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Abhishek Sharma made an unwanted record, overtaking Rohit Sharma for the most ducks by an Indian batter in a calendar year source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/abhishek-sharma-overtakes-rohit-sharma-sanju-samson-for-unwanted-record-11352587#publisher=newsstand

The development was confirmed by the BCB in an official press release issued on Sunday, following a formal request from their franchise, Peshawar Zalmi, and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bangladesh-grant-one-day-noc-extension-to-shoriful-islam-nahid-rana-for-pakistan-super-league-11346985#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are the main protagonists in any Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians clash in IPL 2026. Fans assembled at the Wankhede Stadium were treated to a Kohli half-century - his 65th in the IPL - which came off 37 balls source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/unhappy-virat-kohli-throws-away-helmet-despite-scoring-50-vs-mi-does-not-celebrate-landmark-this-is-the-reason-11347875#publisher=newsstand

Mumbai Indians, who are coming off two consecutive defeats after a winning start to IPL 2026, will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday aiming to snap the losing run. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mumbai-indians-concerned-over-jasprit-bumrahs-lack-of-wickets-coach-gives-blunt-verdict-11343759#publisher=newsstand

Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravi Bishnoi achieved a feat that no other bowler has managed against Virat Kohli in nearly three years. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajasthan-royals-spinner-ravi-bishnoi-achieves-feat-no-one-has-achieved-vs-virat-kohli-in-in-1089-days-11341027#publisher=newsstand

Operations at the canteen inside the Sports Authority of India headquarters in Delhi have come to a partial halt. The cooking activities have been suspended amid what is being described as an LPG supply issue source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajat-patidar-shubman-gill-ishan-kishan-would-want-one-youngster-to-play-their-ipl-teams-guess-who-11340970#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket team star batter Rohit Sharma left social media users excited after posting a cryptic Instagram story that hinted at a possible partnership between Netflix and Mumbai Indians. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-to-star-in-netflix-show-social-media-post-leaves-fans-guessing-11335554#publisher=newsstand

DC needed two runs to win off as many balls when David Miller refused to take a single. The South African star, who was already playing a blinder, backed himself to do the job but failed to do so. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harbhajan-singh-differs-with-sunil-gavaskar-over-david-millers-no-single-call-11333867#publisher=newsstand