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.

BCCI bans smart glasses within 'PMOA' in IPL, warns of strict penalties

IANS | May 29, 2026 3:40 PM

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has strictly prohibited the possession and use of 'Smart Goggles' or sunglasses within the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA).

Zimbabwe to host South Africa Women for historic first bilateral T20I series

IANS | May 29, 2026 3:27 PM

Bulawayo, May 29 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket on Friday announced five match T20I series agaijst South Africa women's team in September. This series will be the first ever bilateral women’s series between the two nations on Zimbabwean soil.

'An 80 in a winning cause means more than a hundred': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

IANS | May 29, 2026 3:23 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals (RR) and India's young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi credited his father for shaping his team-first mentality, saying personal milestones hold little value if they do not contribute to victories for the side.

Dutch skipper Babette de Leede targets top-eight finish at Women’s T20 WC

IANS | May 29, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Netherlands captain Babette de Leede has set a strong goal for her team ahead of their first appearance at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The Dutch team aims to secure a top-eight finish to ensure automatic qualification for the next edition.

'Partnership with Yastika was crucial, she took a load off me,' says Jemimah after win over England

IANS | May 29, 2026 2:18 PM

Chelmsford, May 29 (IANS) Player of the Match Jemimah Rodrigues credited Yastika Bhatia for sharing the pressure during their match-winning partnership after her brilliant knock of 69 runs helped India defeat England by 38 runs in the opening T20I of the three-match series at the County Ground.

Cricket

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

BCCI bans smart glasses within 'PMOA' in IPL, warns of strict penalties

Zimbabwe to host South Africa Women for historic first bilateral T20I series

'An 80 in a winning cause means more than a hundred': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Dutch skipper Babette de Leede targets top-eight finish at Women’s T20 WC

'Partnership with Yastika was crucial, she took a load off me,' says Jemimah after win over England

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