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Kapil Dev and men’s team won their first-ever WC there, we’d love to win T20WC at Lord’s too: Jemimah

IANS | May 20, 2026 4:15 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Jemimah Rodrigues has set her sights on Lord’s, the iconic ground where Kapil Dev led the Indian men’s team to their first-ever World Cup triumph in 1983. The Indian women’s star says her team dreams of achieving the same milestone at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, aiming to lift their maiden T20 title at the historic venue.

'Now we want to play more Tests against Aus, Eng & India,' says Shanto after historic win over Pakistan

IANS | May 20, 2026 4:08 PM

Sylhet, May 20 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto called for more Test matches against top nations such as Australia, England, and India after his side completed a historic 2-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan with a 78-run win in the second Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

Pant hasn’t done anything wrong, deserved to continue as vice‑captain in Tests: Kaif

IANS | May 20, 2026 3:43 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has said Rishabh Pant deserved to continue as vice‑captain of the Test team, insisting that the wicketkeeper‑batter remains India’s biggest match‑winner in the red‑ball format and that he hadn’t done anything wrong.

IPL 2026: Boost for RCB as opener Phil Salt set to rejoin squad later this week

IANS | May 20, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) In a timely boost for defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), opener Phil Salt is set to return to India later this week after spending a month back home on the sidelines due to a finger injury.

Bangladesh leapfrog India on WTC27 standings after series sweep over Pakistan

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:53 PM

Dubai, May 20 (IANS) Bangladesh have leapfrogged India in the ICC World Test Championship standings after an impressive 78-run triumph over Pakistan in the second Test in Sylhet.

'Test cricket punishes every mistake you make,' says Masood after series loss to Bangladesh

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:34 PM

Sylhet, May 20 (IANS) Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted that his side paid the price for repeated mistakes after Bangladesh completed a historic 2-0 Test series sweep with a 78-run victory in the second Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

KKR have a real shot at the playoffs; must not take MI lightly: Kumble

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble believes three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders do have a ‘real shot’ of making it to the IPL 2026 playoffs but cautioned that they must not commit the mistake of taking five-time champions Mumbai Indians lightly in their upcoming clash to be played at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday evening.

Nepal stars make ODI rankings gains after back-to-back wins in League 2

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:22 PM

Dubai, May 20 (IANS) A string of impressive performances in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 has propelled several Nepal players up the latest ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings.

IPL 2026: Can see Sooryavanshi breaking Gayle’s record and making history, says Kumble

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Rajasthan Royals’ opener Vaibhav Suryavanshi is on the cusp of making history in IPL 2026, saying the teenager can break Chris Gayle’s record for most sixes hit by a batter in a single season of the competition.

'He has four or five levels to unlock': Rayudu on Jurel’s batting potential

IANS | May 20, 2026 2:04 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Dhruv Jurel possesses extraordinary potential but still has 'four or five levels to unlock' in his batting after the wicketkeeper-batter's unbeaten knock helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) secure a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2026.

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Kapil Dev and men’s team won their first-ever WC there, we’d love to win T20WC at Lord’s too: Jemimah

'Now we want to play more Tests against Aus, Eng & India,' says Shanto after historic win over Pakistan

Pant hasn’t done anything wrong, deserved to continue as vice‑captain in Tests: Kaif

IPL 2026: Boost for RCB as opener Phil Salt set to rejoin squad later this week

Bangladesh leapfrog India on WTC27 standings after series sweep over Pakistan

'Test cricket punishes every mistake you make,' says Masood after series loss to Bangladesh

KKR have a real shot at the playoffs; must not take MI lightly: Kumble

Nepal stars make ODI rankings gains after back-to-back wins in League 2

IPL 2026: Can see Sooryavanshi breaking Gayle’s record and making history, says Kumble

'He has four or five levels to unlock': Rayudu on Jurel’s batting potential

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