Tim David won't play RCB's opening match of IPL 2027. He's been fined half his match fee and suspended for one game following a Code of Conduct breach during the 2026 season.

David was part of RCB's title defence last year alongside Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli. The team wore No. 11 jerseys throughout that campaign in memory of stampede victims, with Rasikh Salam also contributing to the successful run.

Rajat Patidar said those words to a childhood friend immediately after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title win. The RCB captain dedicated the victory to victims of a recent Bengaluru stampede incident in his post-match comments.

Patidar scored 15 off 13 balls in the final against Gujarat Titans, which RCB won by five wickets chasing 156. Back-to-back titles now — a streak that matches Shane Warne's Rajasthan Royals side.

Arafat Minhas claimed 5 for 32 on his ODI debut to help Pakistan bowl Australia out for 200 and seal a five-wicket victory in the first ODI. The all-rounder also hit the winning six to complete the chase.

It was the first five-wicket haul by a Pakistan bowler on ODI debut. Minhas finished with both bat and ball in a match-winning performance on his international debut.

The ICC approved a trial allowing teams to switch from red to pink ball in Tests affected by bad light. The change aims to reduce overs lost due to poor visibility during day matches.

Riyan Parag's hamstring injury during the IPL has opened a spot in India A's squad for the 50-over tri-series in Sri Lanka. Ruturaj Gaikwad steps in as vice-captain under Tilak Varma, coming off strong performances for Chennai Super Kings.

The tri-series — featuring India A, Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A — kicks off June 9 in Dambulla. Gaikwad's expected to link up with the team before the first fixture.

Mitchell Santner's shoulder has healed. The left-arm spinner picked up the injury playing for Mumbai Indians in the IPL, but he's back in New Zealand's Test squad for the three-match series against England starting later this month.

He replaces Dean Foxcroft, who's heading home early. Santner will link up with the team before the first Test at Lord's. It's a timely boost for New Zealand's spin options — Santner's a fixture in their Test side when available, and depth matters across all formats on an overseas tour.

Netherlands beat Bangladesh Women by 8 runs in the Scotland Women's T20I Tri-Series on Saturday, defending 162 for 5 with disciplined bowling. It's a second straight loss for Bangladesh, who also fell to Scotland in the opening fixture — where captain Kathryn Bryce hit a quick fifty and the bowling attack claimed a maiden over.

Bangladesh sit bottom of the standings with no wins from two. The tri-series continues with further matches scheduled.

Debutant left-arm spinner Arafat Minhas claimed 5 for 32 as Pakistan dismissed Australia for 200 in the first ODI in Rawalpindi — and then struck the winning six during the chase. Pakistan reached the target with seven overs remaining to win by five wickets.

Minhas became the first Pakistani to take a five-wicket haul on ODI debut. On a spinning surface, he did the job both ways.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached 63 for two wickets after 5.3 overs while chasing Gujarat Titans' total of 155 for eight in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Venkatesh Iyer scored 32 off 16 balls and Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 29 off 11 balls.

Gujarat Titans posted 155 for eight with Washington Sundar unbeaten on 50 off 37 balls. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two for 29, Josh Hazlewood claimed two for 37, Rasikh Dar Salam finished with three for 27, and Krunal Pandya returned one for 23.

Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first. Sunil Gavaskar had questioned the final's scheduling because RCB enjoyed more rest than Gujarat Titans after qualifying directly for the title match.

Shubman Gill walked in and didn't look back. His 104 off 53 balls — 15 fours and three sixes — steered Gujarat Titans past Rajasthan Royals' 214 for six in IPL Qualifier 2 at Mohali. Sai Sudharsan played the perfect foil with 58 off 32, and together they took GT to 219 for three in 18.4 overs.

Rajasthan had looked dangerous. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 96 off 47 (eight fours, seven sixes), while Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 45 off 35 and Donovan Ferreira's late burst — 38 off 11 — gave them something to defend. It wasn't quite enough. Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Jason Holder each picked two wickets for GT, keeping the chase in control.

Gill reaches the final on the back of stellar form. He's already made noise about wanting back into India's T20I setup, and performances like this won't hurt his case.

New Zealand beat Ireland by an innings and 79 runs at Stormont. Nathan Smith took career-best figures of 6 for 40 as Ireland were bowled out for 179 and 232 after being asked to follow on. Tom Blundell made 186 in New Zealand's 490 for 8 declared.

Rishabh Pant has stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants captain after the team finished bottom of the IPL 2026 table. The franchise accepted his request following a disappointing season.

Hardik Pandya's tenure as Mumbai Indians captain is also expected to end, with trade options including Delhi Capitals or Kolkata Knight Riders now in play.

Rishabh Pant has stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants captain after the team finished at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table. The franchise accepted his request immediately.

Pant requested relief from the role following another poor season for Lucknow Super Giants. Replacements including Aiden Markram are now under consideration.

Pant scored 26 off 22 balls in the team's final match, a seven-wicket loss to Punjab Kings. His long-term future with the franchise remains under review after two bottom-placed finishes.

Shubman Gill reckons Sai Sudharsan's biggest edge isn't his technique or his timing — it's the intensity he brings every single game, on and off the field. Gill made the point ahead of the IPL final, after Gujarat's Qualifier 2 win booked their spot.

Vikram Solanki echoed it, singling out the Gill-Sudharsan partnership as the difference-maker. Their batting set up the path to the title match — Gill's century in Qualifier 2 the most visible proof, but the consistency of the pair the real thing.

Irfan Pathan's take went further: best opening combination in IPL history. Their styles clash in the best way — Gill's aggression, Sudharsan's control — but they feed off each other. That's shown up most in the games that mattered.

Gill also floated his T20I ambitions publicly, tying his own form to a return to the national side. For now, though, everything runs through this partnership and how they perform in the final.

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit has banned smart sunglasses and goggles with communication features inside IPL 2026 PMOA areas. Teams must deposit any such devices with security officials before entering restricted zones. The directive applies across all venues for the remainder of the season.

New Zealand defeated Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in the one-off Test in Belfast. Tom Blundell led the way with 186 as the visitors declared at 490 for 8. Ireland couldn't find answers to the New Zealand pace attack — Nathan Smith took 6 for 40 while Blair Tickner claimed five wickets across the two innings. The hosts were dismissed for 179 in their first knock, then 232 in the second.

Sunil Gavaskar said everyone apart from Sunrisers Hyderabad players felt disappointment when Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell short of a century. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals opener hit 97 off 29 balls — 12 sixes — in the IPL Eliminator at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

Rajasthan posted 243 for 8, and won by 47 runs after SRH folded for 196 in 19.2 overs. Gavaskar's remark captured something real: the teenager's already drawn the kind of senior-level attention usually reserved for established stars. The former India captain has previously urged selectors to back him for India regardless of age.