Dubai, May 6 (IANS) Bangladesh players Towhid Hridoy, captain Litton Das, and bowlers Mahedi Hasan and Shoriful Islam have improved their positions in the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings after performing well against New Zealand in a three-match T20I series at home.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 fixture between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) could turn into a high-scoring thriller, with both sides showcasing similar strengths and match-winning potential.
Chennai, May 6 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting coach Michael Hussey believes that wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson's calmness and match awareness helped youngster Kartik Sharma settle down during the chase as the duo forged a match-winning 114-run partnership against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Ahmedabad will host the IPL 2026 final, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the schedule for playoffs, marking the culmination of another exhilarating season.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Akeal Hosein shared his preparation of bowling in the powerplay, revealing that former CSK star Dwayne Bravo advised him to be brave while bowling in the powerplay, where there are chances a spinner will get targeted by big hitters.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Deep Dasgupta heaped praise on wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson for his consistency and match-winning ability after his unbeaten 87 helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) register a dominant 8-wicket win over Delhi Capitals (DC), saying this is the "best version of Samson" people have been wanting to see for a few years now.
Auckland, May 6 (IANS) New Zealand Cricket has announced a squad comprising a host of emerging talent for the Women's A tour to Sri Lanka. The tour includes three one-day matches and three T20s, starting from May 12 in Dambulla.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Following an eight-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani threw his weight behind a struggling Kuldeep Yadav, insisting the franchise will ‘rally around’ the senior wrist-spinner to help him rediscover his peak form.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) For a long time, a key marker for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) having a good time in the IPL has been tied to their spinners making merry with the ball. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where yellow easily outnumbered blue jerseys in stands, Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad provided for that merry making with the ball to help the five-time champions get a decisive win.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani admitted that the team’s recurring top-order collapses are not only costing them matches but are also affecting their tactical flexibility, especially in terms of using the ‘Impact Player’ rule.
