3rd T20I: India, England chase series glory and momentum ahead of Women’s T20 WC in high-stakes encounter (Preview)

IANS | June 1, 2026 7:45 PM

Taunton, June 1 (IANS) With the three-match T20I series deadlocked at 1-1, Tuesday's blockbuster finale at the County Ground in Taunton is much more than a standard bilateral decider. For both India and England, this clash serves as the ultimate dress rehearsal and a vital psychological shot in the arm just weeks before the Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off later this month.

Differences between 2025 and 2026 campaigns is deeper confidence within RCB set-up, says Flower

IANS | June 1, 2026 7:04 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower said the biggest difference between the 2025 and 2026 title winning campaigns was the ‘deeper level of confidence’ within the squad this year, while acknowledging the lessons of 2024 season also immensely shaped their pursuits of being a trophy winning team.

ICC moves Women's Champions Trophy 2027 to Feb, approves Emerging Nations Trophy and T20 World Cup qualification pathway

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:38 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday made a major change to the schedule of the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027. The tournament will now take place from February 14 to 28, 2027, instead of June-July. This decision is part of several measures to strengthen women's cricket worldwide. The Board also approved a new Women's Emerging Nations Trophy and set the qualification pathway for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2028.

IPL 2026: We’re very lucky to have Kohli in the RCB dressing room, says Andy Flower

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:21 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said the franchise is ‘very lucky’ to have veteran batter Virat Kohli in the dressing room, hailing the former skipper’s hunger and drive as ‘genuinely inspiring’ after RCB defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 crown with a five‑wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

IPL 2026: RCB to not come to Bengaluru as Bobat, Patidar hail use of data and analytics in title win

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:18 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s players and support staff will disperse to their respective homes and holiday time from Ahmedabad rather than return to Bengaluru immediately to celebrate their second successive Indian Premier League (IPL) crown.

Women’s T20 WC: ‘We believe we can win any game we go into,’ says Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty is embracing the challenge of competing in one of the toughest groups at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, insisting her side has the belief and confidence to produce its best-ever performance at the global event.

ICC Board approves trialling use of pink balls in Tests to tackle bad light, legside wides; consultation with head coach during drinks break

IANS | June 1, 2026 5:02 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) The International Cricket Council has approved trialing the use of a pink ball in all Test matches when there is a threat of weather interruption so that play is not affected by bad light, and to continue under lights while also researching lighting technology for match officials and venues to reduce lost play due to poor light. The meeting also approved match officials to use Hawk-Eye data while deciding on illegal bowling actions.

IPL 2026: ‘Back-to-back champions after years of heartbreak,’ says Sindhu in congratulatory post for RCB

IANS | June 1, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Indian badminton star PV Sindhu joined the celebrations following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful IPL title defence, sharing a heartfelt and humorous message that paid tribute to the franchise's long-awaited rise and its passionate fanbase.

Women's T20 WC: 'Molineux is a game changer,' says McGrath on captain's successful injury return

IANS | June 1, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) Australia's narrow defeat to South Africa in an unofficial Women's T20 World Cup warm-up fixture may have denied them a winning start to their preparations, but the return of captain Sophie Molineux provided a significant positive ahead of the global showpiece, and for vice-captain Tahlia McGrath, the performance was a timely reminder of the value the skipper brings to the Australian side.

Individual performances bring happiness, but winning trophies has always been my biggest motivation: Krunal

IANS | June 1, 2026 2:58 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-arm spin bowling all‑rounder Krunal Pandya said winning trophies remains his biggest motivation in playing cricket after clinching his fifth IPL crown, as the side defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets to defend their title at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Cricket

3rd T20I: India, England chase series glory and momentum ahead of Women’s T20 WC in high-stakes encounter (Preview)

Differences between 2025 and 2026 campaigns is deeper confidence within RCB set-up, says Flower

ICC moves Women's Champions Trophy 2027 to Feb, approves Emerging Nations Trophy and T20 World Cup qualification pathway

IPL 2026: We’re very lucky to have Kohli in the RCB dressing room, says Andy Flower

IPL 2026: RCB to not come to Bengaluru as Bobat, Patidar hail use of data and analytics in title win

Women’s T20 WC: ‘We believe we can win any game we go into,’ says Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana

ICC Board approves trialling use of pink balls in Tests to tackle bad light, legside wides; consultation with head coach during drinks break

IPL 2026: ‘Back-to-back champions after years of heartbreak,’ says Sindhu in congratulatory post for RCB

Women's T20 WC: 'Molineux is a game changer,' says McGrath on captain's successful injury return

Individual performances bring happiness, but winning trophies has always been my biggest motivation: Krunal

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