IPL 2026: ‘We can’t win competitions being this inconsistent,’ says DC assistant coach Bell

IANS | May 16, 2026 8:45 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell admitted that chronic inconsistency on their home turf has plagued their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign and that one can't win competitions with those extremes the side has displayed this season. But Bell asserted that DC is highly motivated to finish their home leg on a high note for its fans when they face the Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening.

IPL 2026: Dropped catches, dip in catching efficiency - fielding issues raise huge alarms

Niharika Raina | May 16, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) On the eve of taking on Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the social media accounts of Rajasthan Royals (RR) posted an interesting 20-second clip of its fielders taking catches at practice with both hands and Ravi Bishnoi completing a grab with his right hand.

IPL 2026: Unchanged Gujarat Titans elect to bowl first against KKR, Chakaravarthy returns

IANS | May 16, 2026 7:21 PM

Kolkata, May 16 (IANS) An unchanged Gujarat Titans (GT) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 60 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. A win for GT, who are on a five-match winning streak, will make them the first side to seal a playoffs spot in IPL 2026, while a defeat for KKR will confirm their exit from the competition.

IPL 2026: ‘Josh played smart cricket and let me attack’, says Marsh as he praises Inglis after LSG's win

IANS | May 16, 2026 7:12 PM

Lucknow, May 16 (IANS) Mitchell Marsh praised opening partner Josh Inglis for playing a smart supporting role during their match-winning partnership in Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) seven-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Lucknow on Friday.

IPL 2026: Omkar Salvi backs Bhuvneshwar’s experience and adaptability ahead of Punjab Kings clash

IANS | May 16, 2026 6:15 PM

Dharamsala, May 16 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Assistant Coach Omkar Salvi credited Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience, preparation, and understanding of his own game as key factors behind the pacer’s strong campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and emerging as a key player in the team's surge to the top of the standings.

IPL 2026: This chit business should be banned, says Rayudu as he criticises Akash Singh’s celebration

IANS | May 16, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has strongly criticised Akash Singh’s 'chit celebration' during Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) seven-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying such celebrations should be banned.

Indian women's team players seek blessings at Mahakal temple ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

IANS | May 16, 2026 4:40 PM

Ujjain, May 16 (IANS) Members of the Indian women's cricket team visited the famous Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple on Saturday. They attended the traditional Bhasma Aarti to seek blessings ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next month.

Arbeloa insists no problems with Mbappe after forward's caustic comments on being used as substitute in last match

IANS | May 16, 2026 4:31 PM

Madrid, May 16 (IANS) As his side gears up for its penultimate game of the La Liga season away to Sevilla on Sunday, Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa faced another difficult session in front of the press on the eve of the match and had to answer some tough questions over his poor relations with star forward Kylian Mbappe.

'Kartik Sharma is turning into a complete middle-order batter': Rayudu

IANS | May 16, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu praised young Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Kartik Sharma after his impressive 71 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), saying the youngster is developing into a complete middle-order player.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch PBKS vs RCB, know all details

IANS | May 16, 2026 2:53 PM

Dharamshala, May 16 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) will clash with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 61st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium on Sunday.

Cricket

IPL 2026: ‘We can’t win competitions being this inconsistent,’ says DC assistant coach Bell

IPL 2026: Dropped catches, dip in catching efficiency - fielding issues raise huge alarms

IPL 2026: Unchanged Gujarat Titans elect to bowl first against KKR, Chakaravarthy returns

IPL 2026: ‘Josh played smart cricket and let me attack’, says Marsh as he praises Inglis after LSG's win

IPL 2026: Omkar Salvi backs Bhuvneshwar’s experience and adaptability ahead of Punjab Kings clash

IPL 2026: This chit business should be banned, says Rayudu as he criticises Akash Singh’s celebration

Indian women's team players seek blessings at Mahakal temple ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Arbeloa insists no problems with Mbappe after forward's caustic comments on being used as substitute in last match

'Kartik Sharma is turning into a complete middle-order batter': Rayudu

IPL 2026: When and where to watch PBKS vs RCB, know all details

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