IPL 2026: Line and length key on ‘tennis-ball bounce’ wicket in New Chandigarh, says Rabada

IANS | May 29, 2026 10:21 PM

New Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada, holder of the Purple Cap with 28 scalps, said bowling against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium was about sticking to line and length and adjusting to the ‘tennis ball bounce’ on offer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi’s 96, Jadeja and Ferreira's knocks carry RR to 214/6 against GT

IANS | May 29, 2026 10:03 PM

New Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals rode on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sparkling yet mature 96, Ravindra Jadeja’s attacking 45, and Donovan Ferreira’s whirlwind 38 not out to post 214/6 in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans in their Qualifier 2 clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday.

Sri Lanka recall Gunarathne, Gimhani, Kavindi for Women’s T20 WC, Ranaweera excluded

IANS | May 29, 2026 8:21 PM

Colombo, May 29 (IANS) Sri Lanka has recalled Vishmi Gunarathne, Shashini Gimhani, and Kawya Kavindi to their squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, while experienced left-arm spinner Inoka Ranaweera has been left out in a notable change from the group that toured Bangladesh in April-May.

IPL 2026: It’s about being in autopilot now and just getting what needs to be done, says Ferreira

IANS | May 29, 2026 7:52 PM

New Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Donovan Ferreira said the side has switched into ‘autopilot mode’ as they prepare to take on Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026. RR arrive in Qualifier 2 after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s astonishing 97.

IPL 2026: Hopefully, we cross the same line and go to the finals, says GT’s Sai Sudharsan

IANS | May 29, 2026 7:36 PM

New Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) Gujarat Titans left-handed opener B Sai Sudharsan said the team is treating their IPL 2026 Qualifier 2 clash against Rajasthan Royals as ‘just another game’ and expressed confidence in the side crossing the line and enter the title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Unchanged RR elect to bat first against GT, Sai Kishore returns for Qualifier 2

IANS | May 29, 2026 7:26 PM

New Chandigarh, May 29 (IANS) An unchanged Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first against the Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 2 clash at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Friday. There was a re-spin of the toss by match referee Prakash Bhatt as the call wasn’t loud enough from RR captain Riyan Parag.

'She certainly can take that finisher role on': Australia back Sutherland for World Cup

IANS | May 29, 2026 6:36 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Australia coach Shelley Nitschke thinks Annabel Sutherland is ready to take on a finishing role at the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She believes the all-rounder's versatility could be a significant asset for the defending runners-up in England.

IPL 2026: LSG accepts Rishabh Pant’s resignation as side's captain after tenth-place finish

IANS | May 29, 2026 5:41 PM

Lucknow, May 29 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Friday confirmed that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has stepped down from captaincy duties with immediate effect, and the same has been accepted by the franchise after the side had a tenth‑place finish in IPL 2026.

'I was broken inside': Jemimah reveals mental battle behind India's WC triumph

IANS | May 29, 2026 4:40 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has revealed the emotional turmoil she went through during the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, admitting that the pressure of performing at a home tournament and being dropped from the playing XI for a crucial match left her broken inside.

'Go and buy a mirror…': Harmanpreet reveals coach Muzumdar's blunt message behind India's ODI WC turnaround

IANS | May 29, 2026 4:13 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur has revealed the blunt dressing-room message from head coach Amol Muzumdar after the team’s third consecutive defeat at the Women’s World Cup 2025, admitting that the reality check played a key role in India’s remarkable turnaround en route to lifting the title.

Cricket

IPL 2026: Line and length key on ‘tennis-ball bounce’ wicket in New Chandigarh, says Rabada

IPL 2026: Sooryavanshi’s 96, Jadeja and Ferreira's knocks carry RR to 214/6 against GT

Sri Lanka recall Gunarathne, Gimhani, Kavindi for Women’s T20 WC, Ranaweera excluded

IPL 2026: It’s about being in autopilot now and just getting what needs to be done, says Ferreira

IPL 2026: Hopefully, we cross the same line and go to the finals, says GT’s Sai Sudharsan

IPL 2026: Unchanged RR elect to bat first against GT, Sai Kishore returns for Qualifier 2

'She certainly can take that finisher role on': Australia back Sutherland for World Cup

IPL 2026: LSG accepts Rishabh Pant’s resignation as side's captain after tenth-place finish

'I was broken inside': Jemimah reveals mental battle behind India's WC triumph

'Go and buy a mirror…': Harmanpreet reveals coach Muzumdar's blunt message behind India's ODI WC turnaround

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