Melbourne, May 25 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said the team is planning around Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins for their 2027 ODI World Cup title defence, despite the trio missing the upcoming 50-over tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Adelaide, May 25 (IANS) Travis Head’s wife Jessica has spoken out about the social media abuse directed at the family and their friends following the Australian batter’s on-field spat with Virat Kohli in an IPL 2026 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad held last week in Hyderabad.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull said Delhi Capitals’ 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders was shaped by their disciplined bowling and lapses in the latter’s batting performance, with Kuldeep Yadav’s double strike proving to be the turning point of the contest.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes the powerplay battle between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill will be decisive in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026, to be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Team India created history at the IAU 24H Asia and Oceania Championships in Japan with a total of five medals, including a clean sweep in the men's individual events.
Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane asserted that relinquishing leadership was never on his mind during his side’s initial turbulent time in IPL 2026, adding that he has ‘never been one to back down’ even in the face of challenges.
Kolkata, May 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani admitted his side failed to seize some key moments throughout their IPL 2026 campaign, which ultimately cost them a playoffs berth for the fifth successive year. DC ended the season on a high through a consolation 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former India captain Anil Kumble said Kuldeep Yadav’s spell against Kolkata Knight Riders reaffirmed his status as ‘a match-winner’ in his eyes, while adding that Delhi Capitals should have shown greater faith in the wrist spinner earlier in the season, given his proven ability to deliver multiple breakthroughs.
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has said that Kolkata Knight Riders, despite staging a late fightback in IPL 2026, still need to address “a few obvious gaps” in their squad heading into next season.
Paris, May 25 (IANS) After Taylor Fritz suffered a first-round exit at Roland Garros following a shocking defeat at the hands of countryman Nishesh Basavareddy, he stayed upbeat despite the loss, saying his level was not that bad but the Indian American "cooked him" with his drop shots.
