T20 Mumbai League 2026: Dube, Sksena power ARCS Andheri to top spot with dominant win

IANS | June 5, 2026 6:56 PM

Mumbai, June 5 (IANS) Star India all-rounder Shivam Dube inspired ARCS Andheri with a superb bowling effort before opener Divyaansh Sksena lit up the chase with a whirlwind unbeaten 88 off mere 39 balls as the side climbed to the summit of the T20 Mumbai League 2026 standings with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Eagle Thane Strikers at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

'I was so close to being underneath a truck': Clarke reveals horrifying accident after IPL final

IANS | June 5, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke revealed that he was involved in a serious road accident when he was heading to the airport after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final in Ahmedabad. He described it as a "frightening experience" but was able to escape with a few bruises.

Shubman Gill's India ready for red-ball return as Afghanistan await in historic New Chandigarh Test

IANS | June 5, 2026 5:36 PM

New Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) Less than a week after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 ended, Shubman Gill's India are gearing up to return to traditional cricket when they host Afghanistan in a one-off Test at the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh starting on Saturday.

'Aim is to create year-round opportunities for women's cricketers,' says Rohan Jaitley as DDCA'S T20 league returns

IANS | June 5, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley said the governing body aims to create year-round opportunities for women cricketers as the second edition of the DDCA Women’s T20 League was officially inaugurated at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, on Friday.

Need to be in a situation now where there’s a proper fixture list, says Afghanistan coach Pybus

IANS | June 5, 2026 5:16 PM

New Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) Afghanistan head coach Richard Pybus has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide his team with a structured Test calendar, insisting that sporadic one‑off matches are not enough to sustain red‑ball cricket in the country.

Gambhir calls ICC’s idea of switching from red ball to pink in Tests to combat bad light 'a proactive move'

IANS | June 5, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir supported the ICC's decision of trialling the switch from a red ball to a pink ball when bad light threatens a Test match, calling it a "proactive and positive move."

Tilak Varma-led India ‘A’ squad arrives in Sri Lanka for 50-over tri‑series

IANS | June 5, 2026 3:29 PM

Dambulla, June 5 (IANS) The India ‘A’ team, led by Tilak Varma, has landed in Sri Lanka ahead of the upcoming 50-over tri-series, to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) from June 9-21.

'We will give him a longer rope': Gambhir backs Sudharsan at No. 3

IANS | June 5, 2026 2:37 PM

New Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has thrown his weight behind young batter Sai Sudharsan, confirming that the left-hander will occupy the crucial No. 3 position in the one-off Test against Afghanistan beginning here from Saturday.

IGPL Bharath Classic: Kochhar one behind leader Runchanapong; Aryan Roopa also in Top-10

IANS | June 5, 2026 2:17 PM

El Jadida (Morocco), June 6 (IANS) Karandeep Kochhar of India posted a fine round of 6-under 66 and positioned himself in the tied second place after the first day of the USD 500,000 IGPL Bharath Classic at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort. The 26-year-old from Chandigarh is one shot behind the leader, Thailand’s Runchanapong Youprayong, who carded 7-under 65 that included eight birdies against one bogey.

'We will expect him to be the way he is': Gambhir on Pant's Test vice-captaincy snub

IANS | June 5, 2026 2:06 PM

New Chandigarh, June 5 (IANS) India head coach Gautam Gambhir has broken his silence on Rishabh Pant's removal as Test vice-captain, saying that the team management does not want the wicketkeeper-batter to change his natural style of play, but the 28-year-old must improve his ability to read match situations in international cricket.

Cricket

T20 Mumbai League 2026: Dube, Sksena power ARCS Andheri to top spot with dominant win

'I was so close to being underneath a truck': Clarke reveals horrifying accident after IPL final

Shubman Gill's India ready for red-ball return as Afghanistan await in historic New Chandigarh Test

'Aim is to create year-round opportunities for women's cricketers,' says Rohan Jaitley as DDCA'S T20 league returns

Need to be in a situation now where there’s a proper fixture list, says Afghanistan coach Pybus

Gambhir calls ICC’s idea of switching from red ball to pink in Tests to combat bad light 'a proactive move'

Tilak Varma-led India ‘A’ squad arrives in Sri Lanka for 50-over tri‑series

'We will give him a longer rope': Gambhir backs Sudharsan at No. 3

IGPL Bharath Classic: Kochhar one behind leader Runchanapong; Aryan Roopa also in Top-10

'We will expect him to be the way he is': Gambhir on Pant's Test vice-captaincy snub

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