Having Shabnim back in SA colours will help us lift the trophy: Skipper Wolvaardt

IANS | May 26, 2026 5:31 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) After falling short in three consecutive ICC finals in as many years, South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt believes her side will walk in hungrier than ever to taste the silverware at the Women's T20 World Cup next month, while also stating that the return of veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail will help the side to lift the trophy.

IPL 2026: 'Kohli’s battle against GT pacers will decide Qualifier 1,' says Bangar

IANS | May 26, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes Virat Kohli will hold the key for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026 against Gujarat Titans, saying the veteran batter will need to play a long innings against GT’s formidable pace attack.

‘Dharamshala pitch will make Gujarat’s pace attack more dangerous’: Irfan Pathan

IANS | May 26, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Gujarat Titans (GT) will head into Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2026 as slight favourites against defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), citing the Dharamshala conditions and the strength of Gujarat’s pace attack.

Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Australia squad for Pakistan ODIs with ankle injury

IANS | May 26, 2026 4:05 PM

Perth, May 26 (IANS) Australia will enter their ODI series against Pakistan with another change in leadership as Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out due to an ankle injury, which clears the way for Josh Inglis to captain the team in the three-match series starting on Saturday.

Smith surges to career-best No. 2, Matthews regains top all-rounder spot in women’s T20I rankings

IANS | May 26, 2026 3:33 PM

Dubai, May 26 (IANS) England spinner Linsey Smith has climbed 38 places to a career-best second position in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after starring in England’s 2-1 series win over New Zealand women's ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch SRH vs RR Eliminator, know all details

IANS | May 26, 2026 2:23 PM

New Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad will lock horns in the IPL 2026 Eliminator at the New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Wednesday.

IPL 2026 Eliminator: SRH eye hat-trick over RR to stay alive in race to finale (Preview)

IANS | May 26, 2026 1:46 PM

New Chandigarh, May 26 (IANS) The stakes could not be higher as Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals prepare to lock horns in the Eliminator of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Wednesday.

‘People abusing wives, kids are lowest form of…’: Chopra slams social media abusers after Kohli-Head controversy

IANS | May 26, 2026 1:17 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra strongly condemned online abuse targeted at players’ families after Travis Head’s wife Jessica Head revealed that their close friends and family members were subjected to hateful messages following the Australian batter’s recent on-field spat with Virat Kohli during an IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Meg Lanning opts out of Victoria contract to become full-time franchise freelancer

IANS | May 26, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Former Australia captain Meg Lanning is set to become a full-time freelance cricketer after deciding against signing a state contract with Victoria for the 2026–27 domestic season, marking another significant step in her post-international career.

'Not sure of the bowling, batters are giving me headaches for T20 WC selection s': England coach Edwards

IANS | May 26, 2026 11:08 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) England head coach Charlotte Edwards has conceded that her side’s batting combinations remain unsettled ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, despite a morale-boosting series win over New Zealand.

Cricket

Having Shabnim back in SA colours will help us lift the trophy: Skipper Wolvaardt

IPL 2026: 'Kohli’s battle against GT pacers will decide Qualifier 1,' says Bangar

‘Dharamshala pitch will make Gujarat’s pace attack more dangerous’: Irfan Pathan

Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Australia squad for Pakistan ODIs with ankle injury

Smith surges to career-best No. 2, Matthews regains top all-rounder spot in women’s T20I rankings

IPL 2026: When and where to watch SRH vs RR Eliminator, know all details

IPL 2026 Eliminator: SRH eye hat-trick over RR to stay alive in race to finale (Preview)

‘People abusing wives, kids are lowest form of…’: Chopra slams social media abusers after Kohli-Head controversy

Meg Lanning opts out of Victoria contract to become full-time franchise freelancer

'Not sure of the bowling, batters are giving me headaches for T20 WC selection s': England coach Edwards

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