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  Former India cricketer to play Lanka Premier League after announcing retirement

  May 26, 2026 17:56 IST

  Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has signed for Kandy Royals in the Lanka Premier League days after retiring from Indian cricket. The 35-year-old becomes one of the notable former India internationals to join the competition after his IPL stint ended in 2025.

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  RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 LIVE Score: Bengaluru seal spot in final with 93-run win against Gujarat

  May 26, 2026 23:52 IST

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 92 runs in Dharamsala. With the win, they have sealed the spot in the IPL 2026 final. Gujarat, in the meantime, have one more opportunity to progress to the summit clash. They will play the winner of SRH vs RR in the Qualifier 2.

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  Mitchell Marsh ruled out Pakistan ODIs, Australia name new captain for three-match series

  May 26, 2026 16:08 IST

  Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of Australia’s ODI series against Pakistan with an ankle injury, forcing Cricket Australia to appoint Josh Inglis as stand-in captain. Marsh’s absence also leaves the team searching for a new opening combination.

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  Lionel Messi doubtful for FIFA World Cup? Argentine star leaves field with hamstring injury

  May 26, 2026 15:47 IST

  Lionel Messi suffered a left hamstring injury during Inter Miami’s win over Philadelphia, raising concerns ahead of Argentina’s FIFA World Cup campaign. The 38-year-old left the field in discomfort, with the club yet to confirm a recovery timeline.

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  RCB vs GT Pitch Report: How will surface at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala play?

  May 26, 2026 15:22 IST

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans meet in IPL Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala after splitting league clashes and finishing on 18 points. RCB may open with Venkatesh Iyer instead of Phil Salt, while GT rely on Gill, Sudharsan and Rabada for a final berth.

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  RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1: 3 battles that can decide the outcome of this contest

  May 26, 2026 15:11 IST

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru topped the group stage after looking like the most complete team in the league stage. Gujarat Titans were not much behind as the two will now face each other in Qualifier 1.

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  'India win good test, hungrier to clinch T20 World Cup': Wolvaardt eyes glory after near-misses

  May 26, 2026 14:45 IST

  South Africa have endured several heartbreaks in the past, having been the runners-up of the Women's T20 World Cups 2023 and 2024 and also the losing finalists in the ODI World Cup 2025. Captain Laura Wolvaardt stated that the team wants to go one step ahead in the T20 World Cup 2026.

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  Why will winner of IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 have greater advantage, which was not present previously?

  May 26, 2026 14:23 IST

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru have looked like the most complete team in the Indian Premier League 2026; however, the Gujarat Titans have found a stellar second half of the tournament to pose a serious challenge. The winner of IPL 2026's Qualifier 1 will have a greater advantage this time.

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  Warning bells for RCB? Virat Kohli's record in IPL playoffs becomes major talking point

  May 26, 2026 13:57 IST

  Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League 2026 and has always been a run-machine in the tournament. However, his record in the IPL playoffs paints a different picture in what are worrying signs for the RCB.

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  Kunal Ghosh resigns as Mohun Bagan Vice President due to personal reasons

  May 26, 2026 12:58 IST

  Kunal Ghosh served as the Vice President of the Mohun Bagan Super Giant for two terms. He tendered his resignation due to personal reasons, and quoted the letter that he sent to the club President, Debashis Dutta.

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  GT's second wind up against RCB's might as IPL finale beckons

  May 26, 2026 12:25 IST

  Gujarat Titans have produced a sensational comeback after an average first half of the Indian Premier League 2026. GT's second wind is now up against the mighty Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.

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  Dharamsala weather: Will rain spoil RCB vs GT IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 at HPCA Stadium?

  May 26, 2026 11:14 IST

  Eyes will be set on the Dharamsala weather as rain threatens to interfere the Qualifier 1 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. The two teams have been among the best sides in this tournament and will look to make their entry into the final.

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  Vaibhav Sooryavanshi above MS Dhoni, Andre Russell in major IPL record, eyes all-time feat

  May 26, 2026 10:21 IST

  Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set the stage alight with his jaw-dropping innings in the Indian Premier League 2026. Sooryavanshi is above the likes of MS Dhoni and Andre Russell in a major IPL record as he looks to create an all-time record in the tournament.

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  Shreyas Iyer's sister blasts online abuse on viral clip, says 'you guys are literally harassing me'

  May 26, 2026 8:21 IST

  Shresta Iyer made a video with her team after Punjab Kings shared a point with Kolkata Knight Riders following their wash-out in Kolkata. She has been receiving flak for her act and revealed that the trollers are 'literally harassing' her.

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  Phil Salt injury update: Will star opener play for RCB in Qualifier 1 vs GT? Rajat Patidar opens up

  May 26, 2026 7:29 IST

  Phil Salt's availability for Qualifier 1 against the Gujarat Titans remains in doubt as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru fret over his availability. RCB captain Rajat Patidar spoke about Salt's injury and his availability for the game.

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  Sri Lanka announces squads for multi-format series against WI, Kusal Mendis handed captaincy

  May 25, 2026 23:54 IST

  Sri Lanka Cricket took centre stage and announced their ODI, T20I, and Test squads for the upcoming multi-format series against the West Indies. The two sides will take on each other across three ODIs, three T20Is, and two Test matches.

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  IPL 2026 playoffs: Check the schedule, venues, timings ahead of Qualifier 1

  May 25, 2026 22:45 IST

  With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 playoffs all set to kick off on May 26, let us have a look at the schedule, the venues, and the timings of the four games that are left in the 19th edition of the marquee tournament.

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  'A difficult season': Former India cricketer weighs in KKR's IPL campaign after group stage exit

  May 25, 2026 21:47 IST

  Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta took centre stage and talked about the performances put in by three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing edition of the tournament after they were eliminated from the group stage.

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  Former Australia cricketer slams Delhi Capitals after subpar IPL 2026 campaign

  May 25, 2026 20:40 IST

  Former Australia cricketer Aaron Finch took centre stage and talked about the performances that Delhi Capitals put in the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026, after their elimination from the group stages of the tournament.

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  Spain reveals squad for FIFA World Cup 2026; no Real Madrid players selected to go to USA

  May 25, 2026 19:08 IST

  With the FIFA World Cup 2026 all set to kick off on June 11, 2026, the Spanish FA took centre stage and announced their squad for the tournament. The likes of Pedri, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, David Raya, and many more feature in the squad.

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  India women's skipper Harmanpreet Kaur awarded with Padma Shri award from President Murmu: Watch

  May 25, 2026 18:10 IST

  India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been honoured with the Padma Shri award by President Murmu after she led the India team to their first-ever Women's ODI World Cup in 2025, helping the side script history.

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  Ravichandran Ashwin points out Jasprit Bumrah's subpar performances for MI after IPL 2026 campaign

  May 25, 2026 16:51 IST

  Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and talked about the performances of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah for Mumbai Indians after their subpar campaign in the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season.

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  'Done that job brilliantly': Piyush Chawla hails Gill over his captaincy ahead of IPL playoffs

  May 25, 2026 15:48 IST

  Former India cricketer Piyush Chawla took centre stage and talked about the leadership that Shubman Gill has showcased for Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season, leading them into the playoffs.

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  'If they continue this way, they have strong chance to win IPL': Ex-India pacer picks contenders

  May 25, 2026 14:51 IST

  The IPL 2026 playoffs have been locked in, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru gearing up for their clash against the Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator. A former Indian cricketer has picked strong contenders for the tournament.

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  Australia head coach backs ageing Cummins, Starc, Hazlewood to play ODI World Cup 2027

  May 25, 2026 14:14 IST

  Australia's fast-bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc was instrumental in the side winning the ODI World Cup for the sixth time in 2023. The head coach, Andrew McDonald, has backed the trio to play the 2027 World Cup.

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  Why KKR kept playing Varun Chakravarthy despite multiple injuries? Ajinkya Rahane reveals reason

  May 25, 2026 12:37 IST

  Varun Chakravarthy battled injuries but showed jaw-dropping commitment to keep plying his trade for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2026. He played all but three matches in the season as KKR crashed out in the group stage.

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  Travis Head's wife reveals online abuse after Virat Kohli episode in IPL 2026

  May 25, 2026 11:48 IST

  Virat Kohli avoided a handshake with Travis Head after the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash in the Indian Premier League 2026. Head's wide, Jessica, has revealed the online abuse she has been receiving on her social media after the episode.

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  Hardik Pandya's captaincy at MI at risk? Kieron Pollard makes honest admission after horror IPL 2026

  May 25, 2026 10:48 IST

  Hardik Pandya has been at the centre stage after not being able to power the Mumbai Indians to the playoffs for the second time in three seasons, following his team's ninth-place finish in the Indian Premier League 2026. Batting coach Kieron Pollard spoke up on Hardik's leadership.