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IPL 2026: David fined 50% match fee, to miss 2027 season opener after collecting two demerit points

IANS | June 1, 2026 9:03 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) big-hitting batter Tim David has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee and will miss the opening game of the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season after collecting two demerit points for a Level 1 Code of Conduct breach during the five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Overcoming drift, reuniting with Matthius Boe: Satwik-Chirag discuss Singapore Open triumph and road ahead

IANS | June 1, 2026 8:47 PM

Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) A lot of things have fallen in place for India's top men's doubles pair, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, as they claimed their first title on the BWF circuit after a gap of two years and claimed their maiden title at the Singapore Open on Sunday. The triumph in difficult circumstances has not only completed their comeback from injury layoffs but also given them the confidence to pursue their ultimate goal of winning a medal in the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

3rd T20I: India, England chase series glory and momentum ahead of Women’s T20 WC in high-stakes encounter (Preview)

IANS | June 1, 2026 7:45 PM

Taunton, June 1 (IANS) With the three-match T20I series deadlocked at 1-1, Tuesday's blockbuster finale at the County Ground in Taunton is much more than a standard bilateral decider. For both India and England, this clash serves as the ultimate dress rehearsal and a vital psychological shot in the arm just weeks before the Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off later this month.

ICC moves Women's Champions Trophy 2027 to Feb, approves Emerging Nations Trophy and T20 World Cup qualification pathway

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:38 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday made a major change to the schedule of the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027. The tournament will now take place from February 14 to 28, 2027, instead of June-July. This decision is part of several measures to strengthen women's cricket worldwide. The Board also approved a new Women's Emerging Nations Trophy and set the qualification pathway for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2028.

IPL 2026: We’re very lucky to have Kohli in the RCB dressing room, says Andy Flower

IANS | June 1, 2026 6:21 PM

Ahmedabad, June 1 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said the franchise is ‘very lucky’ to have veteran batter Virat Kohli in the dressing room, hailing the former skipper’s hunger and drive as ‘genuinely inspiring’ after RCB defended their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 crown with a five‑wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

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