Kolkata Knight Riders signed wicketkeeper-batter Luvnith Sisodia for INR 30 lakh to replace fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana, who tore a hamstring during KKR's win over Gujarat Titans. Sisodia's no stranger to the squad — he played for KKR in 2025 and spent time at Royal Challengers Bengaluru before this.
The move shores up KKR's depth behind the stumps, though it comes as the team chases Delhi Capitals' 203 for 5 at Eden Gardens. KKR have already lost Angkrish Raghuvanshi this season, so the replacement adds cover on a squad that's been hit by departures.
Rajasthan Royals separately signed left-arm spinner Emanjot Chahal to cover for wicketkeeper-batter Ravi Singh, who's out for the rest of IPL 2026 with a hamstring injury. RR beat Mumbai Indians by 30 runs at the Wankhede in their last game.
Rajasthan Royals scored 205 for 8 and then restricted Mumbai Indians to 175 for 9 to win by 30 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on the final day of the IPL 2026 league stage. Jofra Archer scored 32 off 15 balls and took 3 for 17, while Dhruv Jurel made 38 and Dasun Shanaka added 29. Mumbai Indians rested Jasprit Bumrah for workload management, with Deepak Chahar and others sharing the bowling duties. Rajasthan's win secured the fourth playoff spot and eliminated Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Rajasthan Royals chose to promote Archer ahead of Ravindra Jadeja's Impact Player entry, a move that allowed them to attack early with the bat and then use Archer's pace in the powerplay. Archer's 4-over spell cost just 17 runs and removed three wickets. Mumbai Indians replied with Suryakumar Yadav's 60, but the target proved beyond them on a pitch that slowed in the second innings.
The result confirms Rajasthan Royals as the final team in the IPL 2026 playoffs alongside the top three sides from the league table.
Kolkata Knight Riders take on Delhi Capitals in their final IPL league match at Eden Gardens with one playoff spot still available. KKR need a substantial victory and help from other results to stay in contention.
Delhi Capitals also require a win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive after their previous victory over Rajasthan Royals. Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals remain in the mix depending on the outcomes of the remaining fixtures.
KKR defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in their previous outing at the same venue. They chased 148 with six wickets in hand and more than an over to spare.
Jasprit Bumrah has taken four wickets in 13 IPL matches at an average of 102.50 — his weakest return in the IPL despite being one of the game's leading bowlers.
The BCCI's call was deliberate. With the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA coming up, they opted to rest him and blood fresh pace options instead. It's a calculated sacrifice of franchise performance for international readiness.
India named Rohit Sharma captain and Bumrah vice-captain for the World Cup squad, alongside Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. The rest of the XI filled with newer faces for the limited-overs push.
MI brought in Mahipal Lomror and Ruchit Ahir to replace injured de Kock and Bawa ahead of their final league game. RR did the same, signing Emanjot Chahal for Ravi Singh.
Mumbai Indians signed Rajasthan allrounder Mahipal Lomror and Saurashtra batter Ruchit Ahir ahead of their final IPL league game to cover for injured Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa.
Rajasthan Royals also made a late swap, bringing in left-arm spinner Emanjot Chahal to replace injured Ravi Singh. Teams across the league are scrambling to patch injuries as the stage winds down.
MI's decision comes after they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens by four wickets — KKR chased 148 with six wickets in hand and more than an over to spare.
Sophie Devine smashed 87 off 57 balls to rescue New Zealand Women from 11 for 4 and secure a 14-run win over England Women in the second T20I at Canterbury.
Sophie Devine scored 87 off 57 balls to help New Zealand Women recover from 11 for 4 and post 170 for 5. They beat England Women by 14 runs in the second T20I at Canterbury to level the series 1-1. The win sets up a decider at Hove.
Devine hit five fours and six sixes in the innings. England could not defend the target despite the early collapse of the New Zealand top order.
The third and final T20I will decide the series winner.
Shreyas Iyer made 101 not out from 51 balls in Punjab Kings' seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants. The result revived their playoff chances with limited games left.
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Shreyas Iyer scored 101 not out from 51 balls as Punjab Kings chased down 197 to beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The innings ended a six-match losing streak for the side and lifted them to fifth on the points table. Iyer said he was in a great mind space and knew what he wanted during the knock. He credited the partnership with Prabhsimran Singh for building the chase.
Ambati Rayudu and Mark Boucher noted Arshdeep Singh conceded 52 runs in three overs. Rayudu pointed to issues with lengths and possible fatigue after back-to-back T20 World Cup and IPL commitments. Coach Ricky Ponting praised Iyer's maturity as a leader. Punjab Kings now need other results to go their way in the final league matches to stay in playoff contention.
Josh Inglis scored 266 runs in five innings for Lucknow Super Giants at a strike rate of 186.01 with three half-centuries. Tom Moody hinted at major changes including captaincy reviews after the disappointing season. Kolkata Knight Riders also require a substantial victory and other outcomes to remain in playoff contention.
Virat Kohli refused a handshake with Travis Head after SRH's 55-run win over RCB, following an on-field exchange that's now drawn criticism from Wasim Jaffer.
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Virat Kohli didn't shake hands with Travis Head after Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday. The refusal came after words had been exchanged between the two during play.
SRH posted 255 for four — Ishan Kishan's 79 and Heinrich Klaasen's 51 built on Abhishek Sharma's 56 — and RCB couldn't chase it down, limping to 200 for four with Rajat Patidar (56) and Krunal Pandya (41*) left chasing ghosts.
Wasim Jaffer didn't hold back, saying Kohli's handshake snub fell short of the sportsmanship the format asks for. For RCB, the loss leaves them scrambling with matches running out.
RCB lost to SRH by 55 runs yet ended the league stage top of the IPL 2026 table after SRH posted 255 for 4.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 55 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium but finished top of the IPL 2026 points table. SRH posted 255 for 4 with Ishan Kishan scoring 79 off 46 balls while Heinrich Klaasen made 51 off 24. RCB reached 200 for 4 in reply with Rajat Patidar scoring 56 and Krunal Pandya unbeaten on 41.
Public discussion after the match focused on RCB's approach while chasing a large total and whether the margin exposed a lack of intent. The result left SRH needing a substantial win in their final league game to target a top-two finish while the fourth playoff spot stayed open for other teams. RCB had entered the match on the back of a 23-run win over Punjab Kings.
SRH had earlier beaten Chennai Super Kings by five wickets after posting 181 for 5 in reply to 180 for 7. The 55-run defeat handed RCB their first loss in recent matches yet the points outcome secured their position at the head of the table ahead of the playoffs.
KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi is out for the rest of IPL 2026 after a collision with Varun Chakravarthy left him with a concussion and fractured left finger.
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Kolkata Knight Riders wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi won't play again this season. A collision with teammate Varun Chakravarthy during KKR's win over Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens on May 20 left him with a concussion and fractured left finger — injuries serious enough to end his campaign.
Raghuvanshi had been one of KKR's steadier bats. In 13 matches, he'd scored 422 runs with five fifties, offering the middle order some ballast. That's gone now, just when KKR's playoff hopes are tightening. The team chased down MI's 147 for 8 with 148 for 6, but the cost was high.
Hardik Pandya scored 26 off 27 in that win and took 2 for 13 — then drew a code of conduct penalty from the BCCI for an incident in the same fixture. KKR have to navigate the final stretch without Raghuvanshi.
Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has retired from Indian domestic cricket and the IPL. The 35-year-old made the announcement to focus on new opportunities in overseas leagues.
Shankar played 12 ODIs and nine T20Is for India between 2018 and 2019, with his last appearance at the 2019 World Cup. He ended his domestic career with a century in the Ranji Trophy after 15 years in the game.
Shankar will now target more cricket in franchise competitions abroad.
The ICC will field five full-member nations alongside associates in the second edition scheduled for November 2026.
The International Cricket Council has decided to expand the Women's Emerging Nations Trophy to 10 teams for the second edition in November 2026. The tournament will now include five full-member nations such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Ireland along with five associate sides.
The move follows the success of the first edition and aims to provide more opportunities for emerging teams from both full and associate member countries. Organisers expect the larger field to increase competitive depth and exposure for younger players across the globe.
The expanded format will run from early November 2026. Further details on venues and the full schedule are expected in the coming weeks.
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 255 for 4 in 20 overs with Ishan Kishan scoring 79 and Heinrich Klaasen 51. Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached 79 for 2 in 6.1 overs chasing the target.
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 255 for 4 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Ishan Kishan made 79 off 46 balls while Heinrich Klaasen scored 51 off 24 balls. Abhishek Sharma contributed 56 off 22 balls.
The hosts need a large victory to secure a top-two finish and a direct Qualifier 1 berth. Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the points table and a win for either side would strengthen playoff positioning with the season nearing its end. SRH had beaten Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets in their previous match while RCB defeated Punjab Kings by 23 runs.
RCB reached 79 for 2 in 6.1 overs with Venkatesh Iyer unbeaten on 44 off 19 balls. Rasikh Dar took 2 for 52 and Suyash Sharma claimed 1 for 36 for the hosts.
Steve Waugh said Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup chances hinge on fitness and commitment rather than form alone.
Former Australian captain Steve Waugh stated that Rohit Sharma's participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup will depend more on his commitment and preparation than his run-scoring ability. The assessment places fitness alongside form as a critical factor for selection.
Rohit's recent century at Lord's has shifted the conversation around his future. The performance has made any potential drop politically difficult ahead of the next major tournament.
Pakistan cricket legend Zaheer Abbas has backed both Rohit and Virat Kohli to continue until 2027, arguing that age should not matter if they maintain performance levels. Both batters remain central to India's white-ball plans.
Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium after Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill starred with the bat.
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Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium. The home side posted 229 for four in their 20 overs. Chennai Super Kings replied with 140 all out in 13.4 overs.
Sai Sudharsan scored 84 off 53 balls with seven fours and four sixes for Gujarat Titans. Shubman Gill made 64 off 37 balls with seven fours and three sixes. Jos Buttler remained unbeaten on 57 from 27 balls with five fours and four sixes. Mohammed Siraj took three for 26, Kagiso Rabada claimed three for 32 and Rashid Khan finished with three for 18.
The result secured Gujarat Titans a top-two finish with four matches remaining. Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals now contest the final playoff spot in the closing fixtures.
Gujarat Titans posted 229 for four against Chennai Super Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium. They then bowled CSK out for 140.
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Gujarat Titans defeated Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. They posted 229 for four with Sai Sudharsan scoring 84 off 53 balls, Shubman Gill 64 off 37 balls and Jos Buttler 57 not out off 27 balls. Mohammed Siraj took 3 for 26, Rashid Khan claimed 3 for 18 and Kagiso Rabada finished with 3 for 32. Chennai Super Kings scored 140 all out in 13.4 overs, with Shivam Dube top-scoring with 47 off 17 balls. The victory secured a top-two finish for Gujarat Titans and eliminated the five-time champions from the playoffs race for the third straight season.
The BBC will broadcast every ball of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The deal covers live action, highlights, and analysis for the entire tournament on all its platforms.
It's the latest sign of growing investment in women's cricket. Officials expect the expanded coverage to reach audiences well beyond traditional cricket markets, particularly across Europe. The tournament will be a flagship event for the broadcaster's women's sports output.
BCCI officials confirmed the dates on Thursday and said the programme supports preparation for the international calendar ahead. Full fixtures will land in the coming weeks.
The International Cricket Council has announced the new Future Tours Programme cycle for 2027 to 2031. The announcement sets out bilateral series arrangements that provide balanced schedules for both full member nations and associate members.
The programme aims to ensure regular international cricket for a wider group of countries. Officials said the cycle will run for five years and maintain competitive balance across formats.
Details on specific series dates and venues will emerge in the coming months. The ICC will work with member boards to finalise the full itinerary.
Scotland held their nerve in the final over to defend a low total and secure a narrow win in a Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture in Kirtipur.
Scotland secured a narrow victory over Nepal in a rain-affected ODI at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Saturday. The win came down to the final over, with Scotland defending a low total despite the weather interruption in the Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture.
Nepal had won the earlier meeting at the same venue by six wickets, a result that boosted their climb toward the automatic qualification spots in the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier. That win had pushed Nepal to fifth in the League 2 standings — the top four teams qualify outright. This loss halts their momentum, while Scotland's victory keeps them in the hunt.
Rohit Sharma stays captain through 2028. The BCCI handed him a two-year extension across limited-overs formats and named Jasprit Bumrah as vice-captain for the T20 World Cup squad heading to West Indies and USA.
The squad leans on established names — Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja among them — while adding younger pace and variety. Workload management shaped the selections, with the international calendar running thick over the coming months.
Bumrah and Jadeja got rested for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, where KL Rahul takes the vice-captaincy instead. Manav Suthar and Gurnoor Brar come in as fresh Test call-ups.
