Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur conceded that Amanjot Kaur’s absence due to a back injury has left a major void in the squad for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England, but expressed confidence that Bharti Fulmali and Radha Yadav will step up with positive intent.
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said he was ‘over the moon’ after scoring his first IPL century, adding that the late call‑up for the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped him play with freedom and reduced the pressure of expectation.
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings pacer Anshul Kamboj said the team’s confidence remains strong going into the marquee clash against Mumbai Indians, adding that extensive preparation has kept spirits high despite the ups and downs of the season.
Chennai, May 2 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bat first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 44 for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. It is a must-win clash for both teams in part two of the ‘El Clásico’ clash of the IPL if they are to keep themselves in contention for the playoffs.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Nandni Sharma has been drafted into India’s squad for the one‑off Test against England at Lord’s, to be played on July 10-13, while wicketkeeper‑batter Yastika Bhatia returned to the side. Yastika, who also got a call-up for three T20Is against England and the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, is replacing Uma Chetry from the Test squad, which played against Australia at Perth earlier this year.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Yastika Bhatia and Radha Yadav have made a return to the Indian team, while uncapped tearaway pacer Nandni Sharma has earned a surprise call‑up as India unveiled their squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday.
Mumbai, May 2 (IANS) Teenager Ira Jadhav was the highest bid at the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League auction in Mumbai on Saturday, securing Rs. 10 lakh from Aakash Tigers. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) celebrated this event as a new chapter for women’s cricket in the city.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Lockie Ferguson is still finding his rhythm in IPL 2026 after having no gradual build‑up. The New Zealand pacer took a deliberate pause before making a late entry into a tournament already in full swing and being a competition dominated by batters.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Punjab Kings fast bowler Lockie Ferguson on Saturday praised skipper Shreyas Iyer's temperament and leadership so far in IPL 2026, saying the right-handed batter's attitude has rubbed off really well on the entire team and that going through highs and lows of his career have added to him being a calm and assured leader.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has heaped praise on Delhi Capitals (DC) opener KL Rahul, praising his mindset to take on any bowlers at any time of the game after he played a match-winning knock of 75 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Friday.
