IPL 2026: Mental fatigue, a big reason in Bumrah's struggle this season, says Shastri

IANS | May 5, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former India captain and coach, Ravi Shastri, has raised serious concerns over the country's top pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s dip in form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, attributing it as much to mental fatigue as physical strain, while urging the Mumbai Indians to manage their premier pacer carefully ahead of a packed international calendar.

'We start the dance': Simons urges bowlers to seize control amid changing T20 dynamics

IANS | May 5, 2026 5:49 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) As T20 cricket continues to tilt heavily in favour of batters, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowling coach Eric Simons has called for a mindset shift among bowlers, urging them to reclaim control by dictating terms rather than reacting to the opposition.

Australia extend lead at top of ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings ahead of T20 WC

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:40 PM

Dubai, May 5 (IANS) Australia has strengthened its hold at the summit of the ICC Women’s T20I Team Rankings following the latest annual update, extending its advantage and reaffirming its status as the team to beat ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

IPL 2026: 'There's a lack of consistency,' says Shastri on LSG's six-match losing streak

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:12 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri feels that the lack of consistency and poor backing between batting and bowling units have played a key role in Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) poor performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

India consolidate No.1 spot in ICC Men’s T20I rankings

IANS | May 5, 2026 4:09 PM

Dubai, May 5 (IANS) Team India further cemented their dominance in the shortest format, retaining the top position in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings following the annual update released on Tuesday.

Bhuvneshwar showed that swing bowling is still very relevant, even in white-ball formats: Vaas

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka cricketer Chaminda Vaas credited India bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the best illustration of swing bowling in modern cricket and heaped praise on him for his skill with new ball, which continues to test even the most aggressive batters.

IPL 2026: When and Where to watch SRH vs PBKS, know all details

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:36 PM

Hyderabad, May 5 (IANS) 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will clash with table toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 49th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday.

MI would've been alive had Rohit healed a little earlier: Harbhajan

IANS | May 5, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians’ campaign in IPL 2026 might have unfolded very differently had Rohit Sharma returned from injury earlier, pointing to the veteran batter’s match-winning impact in the recent victory over Lucknow Super Giants.

Athapaththu among big movers, enters top three in T20I all-rounders rankings

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:21 PM

Dubai, May 5 (IANS) Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu has been richly rewarded for her outstanding recent performances, making notable gains in the latest ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings.

'Do you want to take a break?': Veda urges honest chat with Bumrah amid lean run

IANS | May 5, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has called for an honest conversation between the Mumbai Indians’ think tank and pacer Jasprit Bumrah following his underwhelming run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.

Cricket

IPL 2026: Mental fatigue, a big reason in Bumrah's struggle this season, says Shastri

'We start the dance': Simons urges bowlers to seize control amid changing T20 dynamics

Australia extend lead at top of ICC Women's T20I Team Rankings ahead of T20 WC

IPL 2026: 'There's a lack of consistency,' says Shastri on LSG's six-match losing streak

India consolidate No.1 spot in ICC Men’s T20I rankings

Bhuvneshwar showed that swing bowling is still very relevant, even in white-ball formats: Vaas

IPL 2026: When and Where to watch SRH vs PBKS, know all details

MI would've been alive had Rohit healed a little earlier: Harbhajan

Athapaththu among big movers, enters top three in T20I all-rounders rankings

'Do you want to take a break?': Veda urges honest chat with Bumrah amid lean run

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