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  Why is Phil Salt not playing vs Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1?

  Cricket | May 26, 2026 19:20 IST

  Phil Salt missed RCB’s IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat Titans due to an ongoing finger injury. The England batter is still regaining fitness, prompting Bengaluru to continue with Venkatesh Iyer and include extra pacer Jacob Duffy in the lineup.

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

  Cricket | 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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  Why neither Jacob Bethell nor Phil Salt playing for RCB vs Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026

  Cricket | May 22, 2026 19:26 IST

  RCB are without their openers, Jacob Bethell and Phil Salt, against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. Bethell suffered a finger injury, while Salt was rested as a precaution ahead of the playoffs despite rejoining the squad earlier this week.

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  Phil Salt boost for RCB ahead of IPL 2026 playoffs, England star's return confirmed

  Cricket | May 20, 2026 15:04 IST

  Phil Salt missed the last seven matches for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after suffering a finger injury during his team's clash against the Delhi Capitals. RCB are now set to receive a major boost as Salt will arrive in India this week.

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  Why is Phil Salt not playing vs LSG in IPL 2026? When will RCB opener back in action?

  Cricket | May 07, 2026 19:21 IST

  Phil Salt missed RCB’s IPL 2026 clash against LSG as he continues recovering from a finger injury suffered after the Delhi Capitals match on April 18. The England opener recently travelled home for scans and is expected to rejoin the squad soon.

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  Phil Salt returns home for scans after sustaining finger injury, Jacob Bethell to extend his run

  Cricket | May 04, 2026 18:03 IST

  Defending IPL (Indian Premier League) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been hit with a major blow as star batter Phil Salt has returned to the UK for scans on his injured left finger, with no update on his return to the field.

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  Why is Phil Salt not playing for RCB in IPL 2026 clash against DC as Bengaluru look for redemption?

  Cricket | April 27, 2026 19:37 IST

  Phil Salt had also missed Royal Challengers Bengaluru's clash against the Gujarat Titans at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. Salt's last game for the defending champions came against the Capitals on April 18, but is not part of the reverse fixture in Delhi.

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  Phil Salt injury update: RCB's Karthik speaks up on opener's availability for DC clash in IPL 2026

  Cricket | April 26, 2026 23:42 IST

  Phil Salt was on the sidelines in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Indian Premier League 2026 clash against the Gujarat Titans at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik spoke on Salt's availability for the Delhi Capitals' game.

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  Why is Phil Salt not playing RCB vs GT clash in IPL 2026 in Bengaluru?

  Cricket | April 24, 2026 19:18 IST

  Phil Salt will miss RCB’s IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru due to an injury, as captain Rajat Patidar confirmed at the toss. Jacob Bethell was brought in to replace him, stepping up alongside Virat Kohli at the top order for the match.

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  Salt becomes first ever cricketer in IPL to register unwanted record with golden duck against RR

  Cricket | April 10, 2026 21:35 IST

  Phil Salt made IPL history for the wrong reasons, falling to Jofra Archer on the match's opening ball for a record third time. Despite a fast start from Kohli, RCB’s lineup collapsed against RR, losing four wickets in seven overs in Guwahati.

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  Phil Salt grabs one-handed stunner to end Ishan Kishan's stay in IPL 2026 opener | Watch

  Cricket | March 28, 2026 21:52 IST

  Phil Salt took a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Ishan Kishan in the IPL 2026 opener at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Kishan smashed 80 off 38 balls for SRH before Salt’s brilliant effort at deep backward point ended his knock.

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  Jos Buttler becomes 5th cricketer in history to register massive milestone in white-ball cricket

  Cricket | October 20, 2025 19:17 IST

  Jos Buttler became the fifth cricketer to hit 350+ boundaries in both ODIs and T20Is. While he scored just 4, England posted 236 thanks to Phil Salt and Harry Brook. New Zealand, in reply, were bowled out for 171, losing by 65 runs to trail 1-0 in the series.

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  'Missus took the call': Salt opens up on coming back for IPL final in 24 hours after child's birth

  Cricket | September 24, 2025 20:36 IST

  Phil Salt made a globetrotting journey from India to England ahead of his child's birth and then back to India for the IPL final, all within 48 hours. Salt, who was part of the championship-winning team for two straight seasons, missed the final last year but made sure he was there for RCB in 2025.

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  ENG vs IRE Cricket Live Score: England register another six-wicket victory, seal series 2-0

  Cricket | September 21, 2025 22:30 IST

  England defeated Ireland by six wickets in the third T20I of the series, winning the series 2-0. Jordan Cox stole the show with the bat, scoring 55 runs as England won the match by six wickets. Adil Rashid, for his three-wicket haul, was adjudged POTM

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  Phil Salt sums up Babar Azam's lack of six-hitting ability in double-quick time in T20Is

  Cricket | September 18, 2025 13:45 IST

  England defeated Ireland in the first of the three-match T20I series on Wednesday as they chased down 197 runs in less than 18 overs. Phil Salt was the star, smashing 89 runs off just 46 balls with 10 fours and four sixes to his name and in the process, exposed Babar Azam as well in T20Is.

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  Jacob Bethell creates history; England beat Ireland in first T20I

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 22:36 IST

  Jacob Bethell became England’s youngest international captain at 21, leading them to a four-wicket win over Ireland in the first T20I. Phil Salt starred with 89, while Buttler’s quick cameo sealed the victory with 14 balls to spare.

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  Abhishek Sharma retains top spot in later ICC T20I rankings, Tilak and Surya suffer

  Cricket | September 17, 2025 13:53 IST

  India's opener Abhishek Sharma continues to be on top of the ICC T20I rankings for batters after his explosive batting in the first two matches of the Asia Cup. However, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav have slipped with Phil Salt and Jos Buttler climbing up for their heroics vs South Africa.

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  Phil Salt, Jos Buttler achieve massive feat, equal star India duo's tally in massive win over SA

  Cricket | September 13, 2025 6:55 IST

  Star duo of Phil Salt and Jos Buttler put in an exceptional performance for England in the second T20I of the series against South Africa, building a solid partnership, the duo became the first English pair to complete 1000 partnership runs.

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  Phil Salt slams fastest T20I century for England ripping SA apart, equals Suryakumar Yadav's record

  Cricket | September 13, 2025 2:06 IST

  Phil Salt smashed his fourth T20I century as England became only the third team to mount 300 runs in an innings in T20Is against South Africa in the second game of the three-match series. Salt and Buttler's opening partnership of 126 off just 47 balls set the early tone for a big total.

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  Jos Buttler's 18-ball half-century vs South Africa seals his spot in England’s elite club

  Cricket | September 12, 2025 23:48 IST

  Jos Buttler scored a blistering 83 off 30 balls, hitting an 18-ball half-century against South Africa, the third-fastest for England in T20Is. He and Phil Salt set a new England record for most runs by a T20I pair in the second match at Old Trafford.