‘To reach a final with a hundred…it was a chanceless, classic innings’: Kumble on Gill’s ‘captain’s knock’

IANS | May 30, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble hailed Shubman Gill's match-winning century in Qualifier 2 as a perfect example of leadership under pressure, describing the Gujarat Titans skipper's unbeaten knock and authority at the crease as the defining factors behind his side's march into the IPL 2026 final.

'We were not looking at the score,' says Sudharsan on match-winning partnership with Gill

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:57 AM

New Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS) Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan credited captain Shubman Gill for producing a remarkable innings in their seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2, saying the team never focused on the target and instead stuck to a simple ball-by-ball approach during the record chase.

Sooryavanshi just keeps amazing everyone who watches the game: Rabada

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:37 AM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performances have gone beyond discussions about age, with the South African quick hailing the Rajasthan Royals teenager's fearless approach and natural instincts after another stunning knock in IPL 2026 Qualifier 2.

‘It’s disappointing, I saw him playing for Surrey’: Sangakkara questions Curran’s absence after RR’s IPL 2026 exit

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:23 AM

Mullanpur, May 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has publicly expressed his frustration over England all-rounder Sam Curran’s absence from the IPL 2026 season, raising concerns about player availability and contractual commitments after the franchise’s campaign came to an end in Qualifier 2 against the Gujarat Titans.

'A really pleasing performance': Latham delighted by New Zealand’s Belfast dominance

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:03 AM

Belfast, May 30 (IANS) Captain Tom Latham praised centurion Tom Blundell and seamer Nathan Smith after New Zealand thrashed Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in the single test in Belfast on Friday - providing the perfect platform for their first test against England at Lord's next week.

Matthews leads from the front as West Indies make it two wins in two

IANS | May 30, 2026 9:53 AM

Dublin, May 30 (IANS) West Indies continued their impressive start to the Women's Tri-Series in Ireland, registering a convincing 25-run victory over Pakistan on Friday to make it two wins from two matches.

IPL 2026: Sangakkara backs Sooryavanshi for India call-up after record-breaking season

IANS | May 30, 2026 9:14 AM

New Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals coach Kumar Sangakkara believes that young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is now ready to be included in the Indian squad after his remarkable IPL 2026 performance which established him as one of the best young cricketers to have ever graced the game.

IPL 2026: Gill’s hundred leads GT into final against RCB with seven-wicket win over RR (ld)

IANS | May 30, 2026 12:09 AM

New Chandigarh, May 30 (IANS) Shubman Gill’s majestic 104 off 53 balls and a record 167‑run opening partnership with B Sai Sudharsan powered Gujarat Titans to their highest successful chase in the IPL, as they overhauled Rajasthan Royals’ 214 in Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the title clash, where they will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

IPL 2026: Gill smashes 104 as GT set up title clash against RCB with win over RR

IANS | May 29, 2026 11:57 PM

New Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Shubman Gill’s majestic 104 off 53 balls and a record 167-run opening partnership with B. Sai Sudharsan powered Gujarat Titans to acing their highest successful chase in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as they overhauled Rajasthan Royals’ 214 in Qualifier 2 to book a spot in the title clash, where they will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

IPL 2026: Rishabh has recognised that it’s time to move on from captaincy for now, says Moody

IANS | May 29, 2026 11:08 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants’ Director of Cricket Tom Moody said Rishabh Pant’s decision to step down as the side’s captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has come after he recognised that it’s time to move on from captaincy for now and focus as a player after two difficult seasons.

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‘To reach a final with a hundred…it was a chanceless, classic innings’: Kumble on Gill’s ‘captain’s knock’

'We were not looking at the score,' says Sudharsan on match-winning partnership with Gill

Sooryavanshi just keeps amazing everyone who watches the game: Rabada

‘It’s disappointing, I saw him playing for Surrey’: Sangakkara questions Curran’s absence after RR’s IPL 2026 exit

'A really pleasing performance': Latham delighted by New Zealand’s Belfast dominance

Matthews leads from the front as West Indies make it two wins in two

IPL 2026: Sangakkara backs Sooryavanshi for India call-up after record-breaking season

IPL 2026: Gill’s hundred leads GT into final against RCB with seven-wicket win over RR (ld)

IPL 2026: Gill smashes 104 as GT set up title clash against RCB with win over RR

IPL 2026: Rishabh has recognised that it’s time to move on from captaincy for now, says Moody

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