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Pat Cummins has blasted reports of Australian seniors boycotting the Big Bash League for SA20 riches. Leading SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League, Cummins has vowed to pick his country’s T20 competition over franchise-league offers, suggesting all such reports are ‘made up.’&nbsp;Replying to an X post of an Australian journalist working for The Age, who reported that Cummins is among several Aussie seniors considering choosing SA20 over BBL in 2028, if the salaries are unconvincing and not up to the franchise league standards, Cummins wrote, “Everything you’ve written about me in this about SAT20 NOC and The Hundred offer is made up👍."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Everything you’ve written about me in this about SAT20 NOC and The Hundred offer is made up 👍&mdash; Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) <a href="https://twitter.com/patcummins30/status/2054795839395279238?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Per that report, the Aussie pace trio of Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc were reportedly offered $800,000 each to participate in this year’s Hundred; not only this, but also several top ones, including Cummins, may seek a no-objection certificate (NOC) to boycott BBL (by 2028) for a $1 m contract with the South African T20 League.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sarah-taylor-first-female-player-to-coach-england-mens-team-as-fielding-coach-for-new-zealand-tests-eng-vs-nz-2026-lords-1778696137756">Rob Key appoints Sarah Taylor as first female coach of England men's team in landmark decision</a> &nbsp;Reports of Cricket Australia (CA) suffering from financial pressure created by franchise leagues worldwide, with tournaments including the SA20 and The Hundred offering contracts significantly higher than what local players earn in the Big Bash League. It also suggests that the CA is exploring changes to the BBL structure, including scrapping the overseas draft system, in an attempt to fill Australian players’ pockets.<h3>Country first, always for Cummins</h3>Cummins has always prioritised country over anything else, and his stance didn’t change despite reports that several franchise leagues were eyeing his services. Outside of playing for Australia across formats, Cummins features for a few T20 leagues, including the IPL, BBL and MLC. &nbsp;Aware of the finances around such leagues and international cricket, the lanky seamer spoke in detail during his chat on the Business of Sports Podcast.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Obviously a big Ashes series – all the main guys want to play that series,” Cummins had said on the Business of Sport podcast. “For example, during the Hundred this season, we’ve got two Test matches against Bangladesh. All our guys that will play in that Test match have opted out of going to the Hundred auction, but that’s not going to be the case forever.&nbsp;“Some of our guys are saying no to half a million pounds for 20 days’ work to go and play those two Test matches against Bangladesh. I think it is a tension point. At the moment, our guys are so keen to play for Australia that they’re happy to forgo that, but I don’t think we can accept that that is going to be the case forever,” Cummins concluded. &nbsp;Meanwhile, currently leading SRH in IPL 2026, Cummins’ team is third on the points table with 14 points from 12 matches.

Pat Cummins shuts down rumours of a BBL boycott for SA20 riches. Discover why the Aussie captain is choosing country over cash amid rising T20 salary tensions.

Pat Cummins has blasted reports of Australian seniors boycotting the Big Bash League for SA20 riches. Leading SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League, Cummins has vowed to pick his country’s T20 competition over franchise-league offers, suggesting all such reports are ‘made up.’ Replying to an X post of an Australian journalist working for The Age, who reported that Cummins is among several Aussie seniors considering choosing SA20 over BBL in 2028, if the salaries are unconvincing and not up to the franchise league standards, Cummins wrote, “Everything you’ve written about me in this about SAT20 NOC and The Hundred offer is made up👍."

Pat Cummins shuts down rumours of a BBL boycott for SA20 riches. Discover why the Aussie captain is choosing country over cash amid rising T20 salary tensions.

Country over Cash: Pat Cummins reaffirms Australia commitment amid BBL pay dispute rumours

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets in IPL 2026 match on Wednesday (May 13) in Raipur to go on top of the points table. Chasing 193, RCB rode high on Virat Kohli's ninth and season's first hundred to reach the target in 19.1 overs. Kohli shed away two consecutive ducks in some style and remained unbeaten on 105 off just 60 balls for RCB. With the win, RCB now have 16 points from eight wins and four losses from 12 games but better net run rate put them on top ahead of Gujarat Titans which also have 16 points. KKR, on the other hand, are eighth on the table with nine points from four wins, one no result and six losses in 11 matches.Also Read - '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-ban-1st-test-pakistan-equal-zimbabwe-shan-masood-rues-poor-cricketing-decisions-after-104-run-loss-1778643089977">Pakistan equal Zimbabwe': Pak rue poor 'cricketing decisions' after loss vs BAN</a><h2>Kohli goes duck, duck, ton</h2>RCb lost Jacob Bethell (15) in the fourth over for 37 runs but it was a smooth chase after that. Kohli played the anchor at a high strike rate while other batters played their role. Devdutt Padikkal scored 39 and was part of 92-run second-wicket partnership with Kohli. Skipper Rajat Patidar (11) added 28 runs for the third wicket and Tim David (2) was part of 23-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Kohli- underlining the importance of his ninth IPL hundred which came after two ducks in previous two matches.<h2>KKR's season of misses continues</h2>KKR batted first in the match which was delayed by rain but no overs were lost. The three-time winners lost openers Finn Allen (18 off 8) and skipper Anjikya Rahane (19 off 13) inside five overs for 48 runs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (71) and Cameron Green (32) then added 68 runs for the third wicket before Rasikh Salam dismissed Green in the 13th over. Raghuvanshi then added 76 runs with Rinku Singh (49 not out 29) for the fourth wicket before dismissed on the last ball of the innings as KKR posted 192/4 in 20 overs.

RCB, chasing 193, rode high on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105 off 60 balls and reached the target in 19.1 overs to beat KKR by six wickets in IPL 2026 on Wednesday (May 13). The win propelled RCB to top of table with 16 points while KKR slid to eighth with nine points.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by six wickets in IPL 2026 match on Wednesday (May 13) in Raipur to go on top of the points table. Chasing 193, RCB rode high on Virat Kohli's ninth and season's first hundred to reach the target in 19.1 overs. Kohli shed away two consecutive ducks in some style and remained unbeaten on 105 off just 60 balls for RCB. With the win, RCB now have 16 points from eight wins and four losses from 12 games but better net run rate put them on top ahead of Gujarat Titans which also have 16 points. KKR, on the other hand, are eighth on the table with nine points from four wins, one no result and six losses in 11 matches. Also Read - 'Pakistan equal Zimbabwe': Pak rue poor 'cricketing decisions' after loss vs BAN Kohli goes duck, duck, ton RCb lost Jacob Bethell (15) in the fourth over for 37 runs but it was a smooth chase after that. Kohli played the anchor at a high strike rate while other batters played their role. Devdutt Padikkal scored 39 and was part of 92-run second-wicket partnership with Kohli. Skipper Rajat Patidar (11) added 28 runs for the third wicket and Tim David (2) was part of 23-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Kohli- underlining the importance of his ninth IPL hundred which came after two ducks in previous two matches. KKR's season of misses continues KKR batted first in the match which was delayed by rain but no overs were lost. The three-time winners lost openers Finn Allen (18 off 8) and skipper Anjikya Rahane (19 off 13) inside five overs for 48 runs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (71) and Cameron Green (32) then added 68 runs for the third wicket before Rasikh Salam dismissed Green in the 13th over. Raghuvanshi then added 76 runs with Rinku Singh (49 not out 29) for the fourth wicket before dismissed on the last ball of the innings as KKR posted 192/4 in 20 overs.

RCB, chasing 193 in Raipur, rode high on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 105 off 60 balls and reached the target in 19.1 overs to beat KKR by six wickets in IPL 2026 on Wednesday (May 13). The win propelled RCB to top of table with 16 points while KKR slid to eighth with nine points.

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Virat Kohli has roared back to form and how. After registering two successive ducks against LSG and MI, King Kohli smashed his first hundred of this season - an unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, to see his IPL team home against KKR in Raipur on Wednesday (May 13). Chasing 193 following a delayed start due to a wet outfield, the RCB batting icon looked in ominous touch, whacking KKR bowlers to all parts of the ground. With a six-wicket win over KKR, RCB marched to the top of the points table with 16 points from 12 games, tied with Gujarat Titans, whereas KKR’s playoff hopes are now hanging by a thin thread.

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Kohli broke several records on his way to his ninth IPL hundred – the most by any player in the league. Not only did he break the record for the most IPL appearances (279), he also became the quickest to 14,000 T20 runs (409 innings), surpassing his former RCB teammate Chris Gayle (423 innings). The right-hander has also broken into the top three batters for the most runs this season (484* in 12 outings), with Heinrich Klaasen (508) and Sai Sudharsan (501) leading the tallies. &nbsp;RCB won the toss and elected to field first in Raipur. KKR lost both openers inside the Powerplay, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green putting on a show. A 68-run stand for the third wicket revived KKR’s innings before Rasikh Dar clean bowled Green on 32. &nbsp;The man-in-form, Rinku Singh, then walked in and accompanied Angkrish to a mammoth first-inning score of 192/4. While the keeper-batter got out on the last ball of the innings (run out), Rinku remained unbeaten on 49 off just 29 balls, smashing two sixes and three fours.<h2>RCB inches closer to playoff spot</h2>RCB lost Jacob Bethell following a blistering start, before Kohli and RCB’s Impact Sub Devdutt Padikkal added game-changing 92 runs for the second wicket. Padikkal’s dismissal brought captain Rajat Patidar to the crease, who also departed on 11. Kartik Tyagi picked up his second of the evening in Tim David (2). &nbsp;RCB gloveman Jitesh Sharma then held one end before the centurion Kohli carried his team past the winning line, with RCB beating KKR by six wickets.

Virat Kohli silences critics with a masterclass 105* vs KKR! From back-to-back ducks to a record 9th IPL ton, Kohli’s Raipur heroics propel RCB to the top of the 2026 points table.

Virat Kohli has roared back to form and how. After registering two successive ducks against LSG and MI, King Kohli smashed his first hundred of this season - an unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, to see his IPL team home against KKR in Raipur on Wednesday (May 13). Chasing 193 following a delayed start due to a wet outfield, the RCB batting icon looked in ominous touch, whacking KKR bowlers to all parts of the ground. With a six-wicket win over KKR, RCB marched to the top of the points table with 16 points from 12 games, tied with Gujarat Titans, whereas KKR’s playoff hopes are now hanging by a thin thread.

Virat Kohli silences critics with a masterclass 105* vs KKR! From back-to-back ducks to a record 9th IPL ton, Kohli’s Raipur heroics propel RCB to the top of the 2026 points table.

RCB vs KKR: Kohli’s first IPL 2026 hundred powers Bengaluru to top of points table

In a groundbreaking update from the English camp, ECB director of cricket Robert Key has appointed former England women’s wicket-keeper Sarah Taylor as the new fielding coach for the men’s senior team for their home Test series against New Zealand, starting next month. Taylor, a trailblazer for women cricketers worldwide and a 2017 World Cup winner, recently worked as an assistant coach to Ashes-winning all-rounder Andrew Flintoff with a second-string England Lions men’s team. She, however, will become the first female coach of a men’s Test-playing nation.&nbsp;Once called the ‘best wicket-keeper in the world’ by Australian legend Adam Gilchrist, Taylor has an impressive coaching resume, having coached county side Sussex in 2021 and The Hundred franchise Manchester Originals the following year.&nbsp; &nbsp;Taylor will link with the England men’s coaching staff for the three-match Test series against the Kiwis, starting June 4 at Lord’s.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bazball-2-england-axe-zak-crawley-call-up-gay-rew-baker-for-lords-test-against-new-zealand-1778677484930">Bazball 2.0: England axe Crawley; call up Gay, Rew and Baker for Lord's Test against New Zealand</a>&nbsp;"She's done a lot of work in the Lions," said England's managing director of men's cricket, Rob Key. "We've been thoroughly, unbelievably impressed with her and the way that she goes about her business.&nbsp;"I just think she's one of the best in the business at what she does."&nbsp;One of Taylor's former England teammates, Alex Hartley, has previously worked as a spin coach for Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League, with Ireland's Cath Dalton also on the staff as a fast-bowling coach.&nbsp;Elsewhere, in football, Marie-Louise Eta was named as interim boss of Bundesliga club Union Berlin in April, while in tennis, Britain's three-time major champion Andy Murray worked with Amelie Mauresmo.<h3>England squad for the first Test against New Zealand –</h3>Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, James Rew (wkt), Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk) and Josh Tongue&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Sarah Taylor becomes the first woman to join the England men's senior coaching staff as fielding coach for the 2026 New Zealand series. Discover why Rob Key calls her "one of the best in the business" and see the full 15-man squad featuring three exciting debutants.

In a groundbreaking update from the English camp, ECB director of cricket Robert Key has appointed former England women’s wicket-keeper Sarah Taylor as the new fielding coach for the men’s senior team for their home Test series against New Zealand, starting next month. Taylor, a trailblazer for women cricketers worldwide and a 2017 World Cup winner, recently worked as an assistant coach to Ashes-winning all-rounder Andrew Flintoff with a second-string England Lions men’s team. She, however, will become the first female coach of a men’s Test-playing nation. Once called the ‘best wicket-keeper in the world’ by Australian legend Adam Gilchrist, Taylor has an impressive coaching resume, having coached county side Sussex in 2021 and The Hundred franchise Manchester Originals the following year. Taylor will link with the England men’s coaching staff for the three-match Test series against the Kiwis, starting June 4 at Lord’s. Also read | Bazball 2.0: England axe Crawley; call up Gay, Rew and Baker for Lord's Test against New Zealand "She's done a lot of work in the Lions," said England's managing director of men's cricket, Rob Key. "We've been thoroughly, unbelievably impressed with her and the way that she goes about her business. "I just think she's one of the best in the business at what she does." One of Taylor's former England teammates, Alex Hartley, has previously worked as a spin coach for Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League, with Ireland's Cath Dalton also on the staff as a fast-bowling coach. Elsewhere, in football, Marie-Louise Eta was named as interim boss of Bundesliga club Union Berlin in April, while in tennis, Britain's three-time major champion Andy Murray worked with Amelie Mauresmo. England squad for the first Test against New Zealand – Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, James Rew (wkt), Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk) and Josh Tongue (With inputs from AFP)

Sarah Taylor becomes the first woman to join the England men's senior coaching staff as fielding coach for the 2026 New Zealand series. Discover why Rob Key calls her "one of the best in the business" and see the full 15-man squad featuring three exciting debutants.

Rob Key appoints Sarah Taylor as first female coach of England men's team in landmark decision

Maybe the rumours are true, maybe not, but one thing is for sure: MS Dhoni is unlikely to feature in the remaining league games for CSK in IPL 2026. Amid retirement talks, Dhoni was initially set to travel with the Chennai squad to Lucknow for their away clash, only for him to decide to stay back. CSK has played 11 games so far this season, and Dhoni hasn’t featured in any, as he continues to recover from the setback he suffered while dealing with his calf strain. Even though CSK has a chance to make the final four, Dhoni's return at any stage for the remainder of the tournament looks unlikely.&nbsp;A Cricbuzz report claims that Dhoni was all set to accompany CSK’s squad to Lucknow for their away IPL 2026 fixture but chose against travelling at the last-minute call, breaking a million hearts waiting to see him in the yellow jersey for perhaps the last time. &nbsp;An early update suggested that the booking arrangements for Dhoni’s travel to Lucknow were in place, fuelling expectations of his return to the playing XI. Even though travelling with the side doesn’t guarantee his spot in the team, it was the most significant sign of his potential comeback since this edition started. However, everything changed by evening, as confirmed reports of Dhoni staying in Chennai began surfacing.<h3>Injury urges delay, or is he done?</h3>Dhoni’s injury could potentially restrict him from feeling 100% about his fitness, thus delaying his return to the side at any point this season. However, another narrative (floating on the internet) is that he has perhaps made up his mind not to play any further, but remains embedded in the CSK camp in a purely mentorship or supportive capacity.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-purple-cap-contender-kagiso-rabada-on-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-not-an-ounce-of-fear-in-his-body-gt-vs-rr-fastest-to-100-t20-sixes-1778685121350">IPL 2026 purple cap contender Rabada on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: ‘Not an ounce of fear in his body’</a> &nbsp;He, however, is among several CSK players, mostly first-team ones, who suffered (respective) injuries and are unavailable for selection. The CSK recently appointed a UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder, Macneil Hadley Noronha, replacing injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of the season. &nbsp;Chennai will face Lucknow in an away clash on Friday (May 15). CSK must win their remaining three games to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.

The CSK icon has reportedly skipped the squad's trip to Lucknow for the May 15 clash against LSG, despite initial travel bookings. As calf injury setbacks continue, we analyse if Dhoni will play at all in IPL 2026 or if the legend is transitioning into a permanent mentorship role. 

Maybe the rumours are true, maybe not, but one thing is for sure: MS Dhoni is unlikely to feature in the remaining league games for CSK in IPL 2026. Amid retirement talks, Dhoni was initially set to travel with the Chennai squad to Lucknow for their away clash, only for him to decide to stay back. CSK has played 11 games so far this season, and Dhoni hasn’t featured in any, as he continues to recover from the setback he suffered while dealing with his calf strain. Even though CSK has a chance to make the final four, Dhoni's return at any stage for the remainder of the tournament looks unlikely. A Cricbuzz report claims that Dhoni was all set to accompany CSK’s squad to Lucknow for their away IPL 2026 fixture but chose against travelling at the last-minute call, breaking a million hearts waiting to see him in the yellow jersey for perhaps the last time. An early update suggested that the booking arrangements for Dhoni’s travel to Lucknow were in place, fuelling expectations of his return to the playing XI. Even though travelling with the side doesn’t guarantee his spot in the team, it was the most significant sign of his potential comeback since this edition started. However, everything changed by evening, as confirmed reports of Dhoni staying in Chennai began surfacing. Injury urges delay, or is he done? Dhoni’s injury could potentially restrict him from feeling 100% about his fitness, thus delaying his return to the side at any point this season. However, another narrative (floating on the internet) is that he has perhaps made up his mind not to play any further, but remains embedded in the CSK camp in a purely mentorship or supportive capacity. Also read | IPL 2026 purple cap contender Rabada on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: ‘Not an ounce of fear in his body’ He, however, is among several CSK players, mostly first-team ones, who suffered (respective) injuries and are unavailable for selection. The CSK recently appointed a UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder, Macneil Hadley Noronha, replacing injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the remainder of the season. Chennai will face Lucknow in an away clash on Friday (May 15). CSK must win their remaining three games to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.

The CSK icon has reportedly skipped the squad's trip to Lucknow for the May 15 clash against LSG, despite initial travel bookings. As calf injury setbacks continue, we analyse if Dhoni will play at all in IPL 2026 or if the legend is transitioning into a permanent mentorship role.&nbsp;

Injury urging delay or is he done with IPL? MS Dhoni skips Lucknow trip as return unlikely

Pakistan honoured its former cricket captain and a T20 World Cup winner, Shahid Afridi, with Hilal-e-Imtiaz - the second-highest civilian award, for his contribution to the country’s cricket on Wednesday (May 13). Since making his international debut in 1996, following which he slammed the quickest ODI hundred - a record that stayed intact for close to two decades, Afridi retired from all forms in 2015, featuring in over 500 matches across formats for the Men in Green. He, however, is the fourth Pakistani cricketer after legends like Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, to be conferred with this prestigious honour.&nbsp;Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari presented this award to Afridi at his residence, Aiwan-e-Sadr.&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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A Geo TV report states that upon receiving the award, Afridi took to his X handle (feeling grateful), saying that it represents not only his achievement but also that of the entire Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bazball-2-england-axe-zak-crawley-call-up-gay-rew-baker-for-lords-test-against-new-zealand-1778677484930">Bazball 2.0: England axe Crawley; call up Gay, Rew and Baker for Lord's Test against New Zealand</a> &nbsp;The former all-rounder added that this award reflects the love, prayers and support he kept receiving from his fans during his playing career, while dedicating the honour to Pakistan’s martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the country.<h3>Afridi’s numbers for Pakistan</h3>In only his second ODI game against Sri Lanka in Nairobi in 1996, Afridi, batting for the first time in his international career, smashed a 37-ball hundred – the fastest for the longest time. Walking in at number three, Afridi scored 102 runs from 40 balls, hitting 11 maximums and six fours. &nbsp;He soon became a regular across formats, featuring in the 1999 World Cup in England. Afridi played in five ODI World Cups and as many T20 World Cups, winning the 2009 edition. Although he was the player of the tournament in the 2007 edition, when Pakistan lost to arch-rivals India in a dramatic final, he hit the winning runs for Pakistan two years later during the 2009 final against Sri Lanka at Lord’s.

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the Hilal-e-Imtiaz upon Shahid Afridi on May 13, 2026. Read about Afridi's emotional dedication to Pakistan’s martyrs and his entry into the elite club of Pakistani cricketers holding the nation’s second-highest civilian honour.

Pakistan honoured its former cricket captain and a T20 World Cup winner, Shahid Afridi, with Hilal-e-Imtiaz - the second-highest civilian award, for his contribution to the country’s cricket on Wednesday (May 13). Since making his international debut in 1996, following which he slammed the quickest ODI hundred - a record that stayed intact for close to two decades, Afridi retired from all forms in 2015, featuring in over 500 matches across formats for the Men in Green. He, however, is the fourth Pakistani cricketer after legends like Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, to be conferred with this prestigious honour. Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari presented this award to Afridi at his residence, Aiwan-e-Sadr. WATCH VIDEO -

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the Hilal-e-Imtiaz upon Shahid Afridi on May 13, 2026. Read about Afridi's emotional dedication to Pakistan’s martyrs and his entry into the elite club of Pakistani cricketers holding the nation’s second-highest civilian honour.

Shahid Afridi becomes only fourth cricketer to receive Pakistan's ‘Hilal-e-Imtiaz’

Kagiso Rabada has scaled massive heights in world cricket, even in the Indian Premier League, where, in the ongoing edition, he is the joint-highest wicket-taker (alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar) with 21 scalps and counting to his name. Although he has bowled to perhaps the best of batters of his time in this cash-rich league, Rabada hasn’t felt intimidated, not even by a rookie. This year, he came face-to-face against a 15-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed him for boundaries for fun. Despite speaking highly of the Rajasthan Royals opener, the seamer cautioned against getting carried away in his praise.&nbsp;“He has got really fast hands, and he is fearless at the moment. There is not an ounce of fear in his body, and that’s how you really are when you are young. It really fascinates me. It is great to see that the game is well and truly alive. What I think is that he is just another batter, and I try to get the better of him,” Rabada said in a chat on Wednesday (May 13).&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-mumbai-indians-captain-hardik-pandya-pushes-hard-in-viral-training-clip-yet-doubtful-for-pbks-fixture-rift-girlfriend-culture-1778668772505">IPL 2026: Pandya pushes hard in viral training clip yet doubtful for PBKS fixture</a> &nbsp;Sooryavanshi has been making headlines ever since his IPL debut in 2025. Having whacked a 35-ball hundred against Rabada’s Gujarat Titans last season, he created another record during their head-to-head fixture this time. While chasing against GT in Jaipur, Vaibhav became the quickest to 100 T20 sixes off a pull shot to Mohammed Siraj. &nbsp; &nbsp;Such has been Sooryavanshi’s aura and form that he sits in the Orange Cap race, with 440 runs in 11 contested matches, striking at 236.56. He already has 40 sixes to his name this season alone, and is bound to increase the tally. Chris Gayle, however, leads the tally with 59 sixes in a season (in 2012).&nbsp; &nbsp;Earlier this season, the attacking left-hander whacked a record 12 sixes against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) during his 37-ball hundred, Sooryavanshi’s second in this league. He created a record for clobbering the most sixes in an IPL game by an Indian. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Rabada’s GT is leading the IPL 2026 points table, with 16 points from 12 matches, and needs just one more win in the remaining two matches to confirm the playoff spot.&nbsp;

IPL 2026 Purple Cap leader Kagiso Rabada breaks down his viral battle with 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. From record-breaking sixes to a 35-ball century, discover how the RR prodigy is rewriting the record books while GT nears the 2026 playoffs.

Kagiso Rabada has scaled massive heights in world cricket, even in the Indian Premier League, where, in the ongoing edition, he is the joint-highest wicket-taker (alongside Bhuvneshwar Kumar) with 21 scalps and counting to his name. Although he has bowled to perhaps the best of batters of his time in this cash-rich league, Rabada hasn’t felt intimidated, not even by a rookie. This year, he came face-to-face against a 15-year-old prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed him for boundaries for fun. Despite speaking highly of the Rajasthan Royals opener, the seamer cautioned against getting carried away in his praise. “He has got really fast hands, and he is fearless at the moment. There is not an ounce of fear in his body, and that’s how you really are when you are young. It really fascinates me. It is great to see that the game is well and truly alive. What I think is that he is just another batter, and I try to get the better of him,” Rabada said in a chat on Wednesday (May 13). Also read | IPL 2026: Pandya pushes hard in viral training clip yet doubtful for PBKS fixture Sooryavanshi has been making headlines ever since his IPL debut in 2025. Having whacked a 35-ball hundred against Rabada’s Gujarat Titans last season, he created another record during their head-to-head fixture this time. While chasing against GT in Jaipur, Vaibhav became the quickest to 100 T20 sixes off a pull shot to Mohammed Siraj. Such has been Sooryavanshi’s aura and form that he sits in the Orange Cap race, with 440 runs in 11 contested matches, striking at 236.56. He already has 40 sixes to his name this season alone, and is bound to increase the tally. Chris Gayle, however, leads the tally with 59 sixes in a season (in 2012). Earlier this season, the attacking left-hander whacked a record 12 sixes against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) during his 37-ball hundred, Sooryavanshi’s second in this league. He created a record for clobbering the most sixes in an IPL game by an Indian. Meanwhile, Rabada’s GT is leading the IPL 2026 points table, with 16 points from 12 matches, and needs just one more win in the remaining two matches to confirm the playoff spot.

IPL 2026 Purple Cap leader Kagiso Rabada breaks down his viral battle with 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. From record-breaking sixes to a 35-ball century, discover how the RR prodigy is rewriting the record books while GT nears the 2026 playoffs.

IPL 2026 purple cap contender Rabada on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: ‘Not an ounce of fear in his body’

From Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026. This list also includes Matt Henry, Mitchell Starc and Noman Ali

From Pat Cummins to Jasprit Bumrah, here's a look at the top five bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026. This list also includes Matt Henry, Mitchell Starc and Noman Ali

Top 5 bowlers in latest ICC Test rankings 2026 – check who’s on top

England have announced a 15-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand starting next month at Lord’s, dropping their regular opener Zak Crawley amid poor form. Following a woeful away Ashes, where England suffered a 1-4 whacking, Crawley, who scored just 273 runs in 10 innings, made way for two uncapped batters, Durham’s Emilio Gay and Somerset gloveman James Rew. Hampshire quick Sonny Baker has also earned his maiden Test call-up. On the other hand, seamer Ollie Robinson, who was away from the Test set up for close to two years, returned to the side, with leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed being recalled. &nbsp;As team captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum click the reset button, reviving Bazball 2.0, they dropped Crawley in their first of many harsh decisions. It is also the first time that the lanky opener has been ousted from the Test side since the pair took over in 2022. &nbsp;England could field three debutants in their playing XI for the series opener at Lord’s starting June 4. They will play two more Tests against the Kiwis.<h3>England's new-ball spearhead?</h3>But just as intriguing is the prospect of a recall for Robinson after a long spell in the international wilderness. The 32-year-old has a superb Test record, with 76 wickets at a miserly average of 22.92 in just 20 appearances.&nbsp; &nbsp;Robinson, however, has not played for England since February 2024, with doubts raised over the Sussex seamer's fitness and attitude. But with England in dire need of a new-ball spearhead following the various retirements of James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes, he now has a chance to revive his Test career.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-to-pick-full-strength-squad-for-one-off-afghanistan-test-focus-on-bumrah-siraj-akash-deep-1778676250267">BCCI to pick full-strength squad for one-off Afghanistan Test; focus on Bumrah, Siraj – Report</a> &nbsp;The in-form Gay, 26, is a county colleague of Stokes at Durham -- whose departing director of cricket Marcus North, the former Australia batsman, was named as England's new national selector on Wednesday. Gay, batting at number three but with long experience as an opener behind him, has scored 522 runs, including three centuries, at a huge average of 92 for his county this season. &nbsp;Rising star Rew, 22, looks set to be the reserve batsman and a back-up wicketkeeper to Jamie Smith. &nbsp;England managing director Rob Key said the squad was an "exciting blend" of proven international performers and strong county form. &nbsp;"Emilio, James and Sonny have all earned their opportunities through consistent performances and have impressed us not only with their talent, but with the way they've gone about their cricket in high-pressure situations," added former England batsman Key. “It's also great to welcome back players like Rehan, Matt and Ollie, who all bring different qualities and experience to the group.”<h3>England squad for first Test against New Zealand -</h3>Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, James Rew (wkt), Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk) and Josh Tongue&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Bazball 2.0 begins! England drops Zak Crawley for the Lord’s Test against New Zealand, handing maiden call-ups to Emilio Gay, James Rew, and Sonny Baker. Plus, Ollie Robinson returns to the pace attack. Check the full 15-man squad.

England have announced a 15-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand starting next month at Lord’s, dropping their regular opener Zak Crawley amid poor form. Following a woeful away Ashes, where England suffered a 1-4 whacking, Crawley, who scored just 273 runs in 10 innings, made way for two uncapped batters, Durham’s Emilio Gay and Somerset gloveman James Rew. Hampshire quick Sonny Baker has also earned his maiden Test call-up. On the other hand, seamer Ollie Robinson, who was away from the Test set up for close to two years, returned to the side, with leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed being recalled. As team captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum click the reset button, reviving Bazball 2.0, they dropped Crawley in their first of many harsh decisions. It is also the first time that the lanky opener has been ousted from the Test side since the pair took over in 2022. England could field three debutants in their playing XI for the series opener at Lord’s starting June 4. They will play two more Tests against the Kiwis. England's new-ball spearhead? But just as intriguing is the prospect of a recall for Robinson after a long spell in the international wilderness. The 32-year-old has a superb Test record, with 76 wickets at a miserly average of 22.92 in just 20 appearances. Robinson, however, has not played for England since February 2024, with doubts raised over the Sussex seamer's fitness and attitude. But with England in dire need of a new-ball spearhead following the various retirements of James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Chris Woakes, he now has a chance to revive his Test career. Also read | BCCI to pick full-strength squad for one-off Afghanistan Test; focus on Bumrah, Siraj – Report The in-form Gay, 26, is a county colleague of Stokes at Durham -- whose departing director of cricket Marcus North, the former Australia batsman, was named as England's new national selector on Wednesday. Gay, batting at number three but with long experience as an opener behind him, has scored 522 runs, including three centuries, at a huge average of 92 for his county this season. Rising star Rew, 22, looks set to be the reserve batsman and a back-up wicketkeeper to Jamie Smith. England managing director Rob Key said the squad was an "exciting blend" of proven international performers and strong county form. "Emilio, James and Sonny have all earned their opportunities through consistent performances and have impressed us not only with their talent, but with the way they've gone about their cricket in high-pressure situations," added former England batsman Key. “It's also great to welcome back players like Rehan, Matt and Ollie, who all bring different qualities and experience to the group.” England squad for first Test against New Zealand - Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Matthew Fisher, Emilio Gay, James Rew (wkt), Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk) and Josh Tongue (With inputs from AFP)

Bazball 2.0 begins! England drops Zak Crawley for the Lord’s Test against New Zealand, handing maiden call-ups to Emilio Gay, James Rew, and Sonny Baker. Plus, Ollie Robinson returns to the pace attack. Check the full 15-man squad.

Bazball 2.0: England axe Crawley; call up Gay, Rew and Baker for Lord's Test against New Zealand

The BCCI selectors are in no mood to experiment with the squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Chandigarh shortly after IPL 2026 concludes. Even though this fixture doesn’t fall in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the Indian Cricket Board wants a full-strength side to take the field. Regardless of the opposition’s stature in Test cricket, the BCCI is not keen on picking uncapped players, with the focus on the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The selectors will sit with the BCCI to prepare the roadmap for the next few months over the weekend or next week.&nbsp;A Times of India (TOI) report claims that the BCCI selectors are in a fix to name a first-team squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan. While selectors are keen on including their premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, his history of injuries makes them reluctant to rush the decision. The report adds that all parties concerned will wait to see which teams make the IPL playoffs before zeroing in on the squad for the Afghanistan Test.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-mumbai-indians-captain-hardik-pandya-pushes-hard-in-viral-training-clip-yet-doubtful-for-pbks-fixture-rift-girlfriend-culture-1778668772505">IPL 2026: Pandya pushes hard in viral training clip yet doubtful for PBKS fixture</a> &nbsp;As of now, the Indian Test team is scheduled to play nine Tests in this WTC cycle, and must win most of them to give themselves any chance of making the final at Lord’s in June next year. They currently sit fifth on the WTC standings, with four wins and as many losses in nine contested matches. Australia and New Zealand are the top two teams on the WTC standings.<h3>Dilemma over selecting pacers</h3>While Bumrah remains an automatic choice, given his team is among the two IPL franchises that are eliminated from the playoff race this season, Siraj’s selection call depends on how far his IPL team advances in IPL 2026. Although Gujarat Titans’ Siraj and Prasidh Krishna are among the first choices, it remains to be seen if the selectors pick them right after their IPL 2026 campaigns. &nbsp;Among the backups, Akash Deep continues to recover from his lower-back injury and is unlikely to be declared fit anytime soon. KKR’s Harshit Rana is also out of contention until mid-June. While Anshul Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar are among the regulars on India-A tours, including Jammu &amp; Kashmir quick and Ranji Trophy winner, Auqib Nabi, is also on the cards. He, however, is not part of the India-A programme.&nbsp; &nbsp;“The selectors don’t believe in compromising the Test squad just because India are playing Afghanistan. They want the best lineup to play. They don’t want to distribute Test caps so easily. Siraj’s workload threshold is very high. Prasidh hasn’t played an IPL match since April 24. Nitish Kumar Reddy is also seen as someone who can contribute to the seam-bowling department.&nbsp; &nbsp;“The BCCI monitors all data points when it comes to workload management. A call on Bumrah will be taken after a detailed discussion. The last time India played Afghanistan in a Test match, the frontline XI was played,” a BCCI source close to the information, said, as also quoted by TOI.

Selectors weigh Jasprit Bumrah's workload against a "no experiment" policy for the June 6 clash in Chandigarh. Get the latest on Siraj, the WTC standings, and why Ranji hero Auqib Nabi is on the radar.

The BCCI selectors are in no mood to experiment with the squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Chandigarh shortly after IPL 2026 concludes. Even though this fixture doesn’t fall in the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, the Indian Cricket Board wants a full-strength side to take the field. Regardless of the opposition’s stature in Test cricket, the BCCI is not keen on picking uncapped players, with the focus on the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The selectors will sit with the BCCI to prepare the roadmap for the next few months over the weekend or next week. A Times of India (TOI) report claims that the BCCI selectors are in a fix to name a first-team squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan. While selectors are keen on including their premier pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, his history of injuries makes them reluctant to rush the decision. The report adds that all parties concerned will wait to see which teams make the IPL playoffs before zeroing in on the squad for the Afghanistan Test. Also read | IPL 2026: Pandya pushes hard in viral training clip yet doubtful for PBKS fixture As of now, the Indian Test team is scheduled to play nine Tests in this WTC cycle, and must win most of them to give themselves any chance of making the final at Lord’s in June next year. They currently sit fifth on the WTC standings, with four wins and as many losses in nine contested matches. Australia and New Zealand are the top two teams on the WTC standings. Dilemma over selecting pacers While Bumrah remains an automatic choice, given his team is among the two IPL franchises that are eliminated from the playoff race this season, Siraj’s selection call depends on how far his IPL team advances in IPL 2026. Although Gujarat Titans’ Siraj and Prasidh Krishna are among the first choices, it remains to be seen if the selectors pick them right after their IPL 2026 campaigns. Among the backups, Akash Deep continues to recover from his lower-back injury and is unlikely to be declared fit anytime soon. KKR’s Harshit Rana is also out of contention until mid-June. While Anshul Kamboj and Gurnoor Brar are among the regulars on India-A tours, including Jammu & Kashmir quick and Ranji Trophy winner, Auqib Nabi, is also on the cards. He, however, is not part of the India-A programme. “The selectors don’t believe in compromising the Test squad just because India are playing Afghanistan. They want the best lineup to play. They don’t want to distribute Test caps so easily. Siraj’s workload threshold is very high. Prasidh hasn’t played an IPL match since April 24. Nitish Kumar Reddy is also seen as someone who can contribute to the seam-bowling department. “The BCCI monitors all data points when it comes to workload management. A call on Bumrah will be taken after a detailed discussion. The last time India played Afghanistan in a Test match, the frontline XI was played,” a BCCI source close to the information, said, as also quoted by TOI.

Selectors weigh Jasprit Bumrah's workload against a "no experiment" policy for the June 6 clash in Chandigarh. Get the latest on Siraj, the WTC standings, and why Ranji hero Auqib Nabi is on the radar.

BCCI to pick full-strength squad for one-off Afghanistan Test; focus on Bumrah, Siraj – Report

Punjab Kings will host Mumbai Indians in match 58 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 14). PBKS have played 11 matches so far, winning six and losing four and are currently fourth on the points table. Mumbai Indians have also played 11 matches, winning three and losing eight and are currently in ninth place in the standings. Both teams will look to return to winning ways with a victory in this clash. Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the PBKS vs MI clash in IPL history</h2>Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians have clashed 35 times in the Indian Premier League, with MI winning 17 matches and PBKS claiming victory in 18 encounter.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nba-what-happened-to-brandon-clarke-memphis-grizzlies-player-passes-way-at-29-1778657625883">What happened to Brandon Clarke? Memphis Grizzlies player passes way at 29</a><h2>What is the venue for the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58?</h2>The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala will be the venue for the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58.<h2>When will the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58?</h2>The PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-has-pat-cummins-been-fined-after-srh-s-defeat-to-gt-1778661494223">IPL 2026: Why has Pat Cummins been fined after SRH’s defeat to GT?</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58 in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash and Vishal Nishad&nbsp;Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Atharva Ankolekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tilak Varma, Ashwani Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohammad Izhar and Raghu Sharma

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Punjab Kings will host Mumbai Indians in match 58 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 14). PBKS have played 11 matches so far, winning six and losing four and are currently fourth on the points table. Mumbai Indians have also played 11 matches, winning three and losing eight and are currently in ninth place in the standings. Both teams will look to return to winning ways with a victory in this clash. Ahead of the match, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the PBKS vs MI clash in IPL history Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians have clashed 35 times in the Indian Premier League, with MI winning 17 matches and PBKS claiming victory in 18 encounter. Also Read - What happened to Brandon Clarke? Memphis Grizzlies player passes way at 29 What is the venue for the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58? The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala will be the venue for the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58. When will the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58? The PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - IPL 2026: Why has Pat Cummins been fined after SRH’s defeat to GT? Which channel will broadcast the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58 in India. Which platform will live-stream the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 Match No.58 in India. Squads Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash and Vishal Nishad Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (wk), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Atharva Ankolekar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Tilak Varma, Ashwani Kumar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, AM Ghazanfar, Mayank Markande, Mohammad Izhar and Raghu Sharma

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about PBKS vs MI match no 58 timing, squad, H2H & more

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya has set the internet buzzing with his solo yet viral training video, but remains doubtful for his team’s away fixture against the Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 14). Recovering from a suspected back injury, which ruled him out of the previous two games (against LSG and RCB), Pandya trained for over three hours at Reliance Corporate Park on Tuesday. He uploaded his training video amid talks of a rift between him and the team management and owners over the girlfriend culture in the IPL, signalling that he is nearing full fitness.&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Hardik pandya practicing in the nets. He just put a stop on alll the rumours 🌚 <a href="https://t.co/AjG8Fg9gW9">pic.twitter.com/AjG8Fg9gW9</a>&mdash; Gagan Choudhary (@trigguuuu) <a href="https://twitter.com/trigguuuu/status/2054333348986892404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Although his IPL franchise has maintained that its team captain continues to recover from a back spasm, Pandya’s absence fuels rumours of not all being well within their camp, as they linger at the bottom of the points table with just three wins thus far.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-why-has-pat-cummins-been-fined-after-srh-s-defeat-to-gt-1778661494223">IPL 2026: Why has Pat Cummins been fined after SRH’s defeat to GT?</a> &nbsp;Mumbai Indians reached Dharamsala from Chandigarh on Tuesday (May 12), with neither Pandya nor the stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav travelling with the squad. Although SKY might be in time for his side’s crucial away game, Pandya is unlikely to make it, casting doubts over his captaincy and place in the team. However, should the duo remain unavailable for selection for the Punjab fixture, Mumbai would likely select someone else as the stand-in captain for this IPL 2026 game.<h3>Forgettable season for Mumbai</h3>Mumbai Indians are chasing their first IPL title since 2020, but haven’t clicked despite having several marquee names on their team sheet. All match winners for their respective countries, the star-studded MI squad has failed to convert all into results, having lost eight matches thus far this season.&nbsp;Alongside the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the Mumbai Indians have also failed to qualify for the playoffs this season.

Despite a viral training video, the MI captain remains doubtful for the PBKS clash in Dharamsala. Get the latest on his back injury, the rumoured rift within the Mumbai Indians, and the BCCI's new "girlfriend culture" guidelines.

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya has set the internet buzzing with his solo yet viral training video, but remains doubtful for his team’s away fixture against the Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 14). Recovering from a suspected back injury, which ruled him out of the previous two games (against LSG and RCB), Pandya trained for over three hours at Reliance Corporate Park on Tuesday. He uploaded his training video amid talks of a rift between him and the team management and owners over the girlfriend culture in the IPL, signalling that he is nearing full fitness. WATCH VIDEO -

Despite a viral training video, the MI captain remains doubtful for the PBKS clash in Dharamsala. Get the latest on his back injury, the rumoured rift within the Mumbai Indians, and the BCCI's new "girlfriend culture" guidelines.

IPL 2026: Pandya pushes hard in viral training clip yet doubtful for PBKS fixture

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has been fined INR 12 lakh after his side was found guilty of a slow over-rate during Tuesday’s IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans. During the match at Narendra Modi Stadium, SRH were also penalised on the field, as only four fielders permitted outside the circle as GT completed their innings at 168/5. It marked SRH’s first over-rate offence of the season and the team eventually suffered an 82-run defeat.&nbsp;This is not the first time a Sunrisers Hyderabad player has come under BCCI disciplinary action this season. Earlier, opener Abhishek Sharma was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point for openly showing dissent after his dismissal in a match against Kolkata Knight Riders in April.&nbsp;&nbsp;The BCCI has been actively enforcing disciplinary measures this season for offences including slow over-rates, dissent and obscenity. It also penalised RR's skipper Riyan Parag after he was caught vaping inside the dressing room during a live broadcast. He was reportedly handed a heavily fined along with a demerit point.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/women-s-t20-world-cup-2026-sophie-molineux-to-lead-australia-pacer-brown-misses-out-1778656768669">Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Sophie Molineux to lead Australia, pacer Brown misses out</a>&nbsp;Amid repeated breaches involving players, team officials and franchise owners, the BCCI recently circulated an advisory to all 10 IPL teams warning against misconduct and violations of protocol. Although no individual or franchise was named, the board said such incidents could seriously damage the image of both the IPL and the governing body.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to reports, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated in the advisory that several cases of misconduct and protocol violations had come to the board’s attention during the ongoing season.&nbsp;“It has come to the attention of the BCCI that certain incidents of misconduct and protocol violations have occurred involving players, support staff, and team officials during the course of the current IPL season," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia reportedly said in the advisory sent to all 10 franchises.&nbsp;“These incidents, if left unaddressed, carry the potential to cause significant reputational harm to the tournament, the franchise concerned, and the BCCI as the governing body. They may further expose individuals and franchises to legal liability and security risks of a serious nature," he added.&nbsp;The board also flagged concerns over unauthorised visitors entering players’ hotel rooms and cautioned franchises about the dangers of honey-trapping in high-profile sporting environments. The advisory urged teams to remain alert and take preventive steps to avoid incidents that could lead to serious legal or security consequences.&nbsp;&nbsp;“BCCI draws the attention of all franchises to the well-documented risks of targeted compromise and honey-trapping that pervade high-profile sporting environments. The possibility of incidents giving rise to serious legal allegations, including those under applicable laws on sexual misconduct, cannot be discounted. IPL franchise management must remain vigilant and proactive in mitigating such risks at all times," the board said.

Skipper Pat Cummins was fined INR 12 lakh after Sunrisers Hyderabad were found guilty of a slow over rate in their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has been fined INR 12 lakh after his side was found guilty of a slow over-rate during Tuesday’s IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans. During the match at Narendra Modi Stadium, SRH were also penalised on the field, as only four fielders permitted outside the circle as GT completed their innings at 168/5. It marked SRH’s first over-rate offence of the season and the team eventually suffered an 82-run defeat. This is not the first time a Sunrisers Hyderabad player has come under BCCI disciplinary action this season. Earlier, opener Abhishek Sharma was fined 25 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point for openly showing dissent after his dismissal in a match against Kolkata Knight Riders in April. The BCCI has been actively enforcing disciplinary measures this season for offences including slow over-rates, dissent and obscenity. It also penalised RR's skipper Riyan Parag after he was caught vaping inside the dressing room during a live broadcast. He was reportedly handed a heavily fined along with a demerit point. Also Read - Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Sophie Molineux to lead Australia, pacer Brown misses out Amid repeated breaches involving players, team officials and franchise owners, the BCCI recently circulated an advisory to all 10 IPL teams warning against misconduct and violations of protocol. Although no individual or franchise was named, the board said such incidents could seriously damage the image of both the IPL and the governing body. According to reports, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated in the advisory that several cases of misconduct and protocol violations had come to the board’s attention during the ongoing season. “It has come to the attention of the BCCI that certain incidents of misconduct and protocol violations have occurred involving players, support staff, and team officials during the course of the current IPL season," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia reportedly said in the advisory sent to all 10 franchises. “These incidents, if left unaddressed, carry the potential to cause significant reputational harm to the tournament, the franchise concerned, and the BCCI as the governing body. They may further expose individuals and franchises to legal liability and security risks of a serious nature," he added. The board also flagged concerns over unauthorised visitors entering players’ hotel rooms and cautioned franchises about the dangers of honey-trapping in high-profile sporting environments. The advisory urged teams to remain alert and take preventive steps to avoid incidents that could lead to serious legal or security consequences. “BCCI draws the attention of all franchises to the well-documented risks of targeted compromise and honey-trapping that pervade high-profile sporting environments. The possibility of incidents giving rise to serious legal allegations, including those under applicable laws on sexual misconduct, cannot be discounted. IPL franchise management must remain vigilant and proactive in mitigating such risks at all times," the board said.

Skipper Pat Cummins was fined INR 12 lakh after Sunrisers Hyderabad were found guilty of a slow over rate in their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday.

IPL 2026: Why has Pat Cummins been fined after SRH’s defeat to GT?

Australia has left out pace bowler Darcie Brown from the 15-member squad announced on Wednesday (May 13) for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England. The team will be captained by experienced all-rounder Sophie Molineux in Australia’s first major campaign since the retirement of former skipper Alyssa Healy. Senior players Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath have been named deputy captains.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to selector Shawn Flegler, Brown’s omission came down to team balance and the conditions expected in England. He said the panel believes the selected squad offers the right combination of stability and flexibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Darcie Brown was unlucky to miss out but the decision was based on the conditions we’re expecting and the make-up of the side. These squads are never easy to select but we’re confident with the balance and stability we’ve got across the group," selector Shawn Flegler said.&nbsp;Uncapped left-arm seamer Lucy Hamilton has earned her maiden World Cup call-up, replacing Brown in the squad.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nba-what-happened-to-brandon-clarke-memphis-grizzlies-player-passes-way-at-29-1778657625883">What happened to Brandon Clarke? Memphis Grizzlies player passes way at 29</a>&nbsp;Flegler added that raw pace may not play as significant a role in English conditions, making Hamilton’s style a valuable option.&nbsp;“With at least six right-arm pace options in the mix and raw pace expected to be less effective, we opted to go with Lucy Hamilton who offers something different as a left-arm quick," Flegler added.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, Grace Harris returns to the side after sitting out the recent series against the West Indies. The selectors highlighted her all-round capabilities and ability to shift momentum quickly during matches.&nbsp;This year’s tournament begins on June 12 in England, with the final scheduled for July 5 at Lord’s Cricket Ground.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-updated-points-table-gujarat-titans-take-top-spot-srh-slip-to-third-1778654837009">IPL 2026 updated points table: Gujarat Titans take top spot, SRH slip to third</a>&nbsp;Australia have been placed in Group A alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Netherlands. Their campaign will begin against South Africa on June 13 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.<h2>Australia squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026</h2>Sophie Molineux (captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll and Georgia Wareham&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

In the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Australia have been placed in Group A alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Netherlands. Their campaign will begin against South Africa on June 13 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.

Australia has left out pace bowler Darcie Brown from the 15-member squad announced on Wednesday (May 13) for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England. The team will be captained by experienced all-rounder Sophie Molineux in Australia’s first major campaign since the retirement of former skipper Alyssa Healy. Senior players Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath have been named deputy captains. According to selector Shawn Flegler, Brown’s omission came down to team balance and the conditions expected in England. He said the panel believes the selected squad offers the right combination of stability and flexibility. “Darcie Brown was unlucky to miss out but the decision was based on the conditions we’re expecting and the make-up of the side. These squads are never easy to select but we’re confident with the balance and stability we’ve got across the group," selector Shawn Flegler said. Uncapped left-arm seamer Lucy Hamilton has earned her maiden World Cup call-up, replacing Brown in the squad. Also Read - What happened to Brandon Clarke? Memphis Grizzlies player passes way at 29 Flegler added that raw pace may not play as significant a role in English conditions, making Hamilton’s style a valuable option. “With at least six right-arm pace options in the mix and raw pace expected to be less effective, we opted to go with Lucy Hamilton who offers something different as a left-arm quick," Flegler added. Meanwhile, Grace Harris returns to the side after sitting out the recent series against the West Indies. The selectors highlighted her all-round capabilities and ability to shift momentum quickly during matches. This year’s tournament begins on June 12 in England, with the final scheduled for July 5 at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Also Read - IPL 2026 updated points table: Gujarat Titans take top spot, SRH slip to third Australia have been placed in Group A alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Netherlands. Their campaign will begin against South Africa on June 13 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. Australia squad for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Sophie Molineux (captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll and Georgia Wareham With inputs from agencies

In the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Australia have been placed in Group A alongside India, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Netherlands. Their campaign will begin against South Africa on June 13 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Sophie Molineux to lead Australia, pacer Brown misses out

In a high-stake IPL 2026 clash between the Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Shubman Gill-led side registered a dominant 82-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Asked to bat first on a challenging pitch, GT suffered an early setback as Praful Hinge dismissed both Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler inside the powerplay, leaving the hosts struggling at 34/2. Sai Sudharsan then steadied the innings with a superb 61 off 44 deliveries, while Washington Sundar also contributed a half-century off 33 balls. The pair stitched together a crucial 60-run stand that guided Gujarat to a competitive 168/7.&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chase got off to a poor start as Mohammed Siraj struck in the opening over to dismiss Travis Head, before Kagiso Rabada ripped through the middle order. Rabada removed Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and R Smaran as SRH collapsed to 32/4 inside the powerplay.&nbsp;Jason Holder then claimed the key wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, as SRH were eventually bundled out for just 86 in 14.5 overs.&nbsp;This win propelled Gujarat from third to the top of the IPL 2026 standings with 16 points from 12 matches and their net run rate also received a major boost, improving from 0.228 to 0.551. Hyderabad, meanwhile, dropped from second to third after registering their fifth defeat of the campaign, with their NRR slipping sharply from 0.737 to 0.331.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-was-jason-collins-nba-s-first-openly-gay-player-dies-at-47-after-battling-brain-cancer-1778651269375">Jason Collins, 47, NBA's first openly gay player dies after battling brain cancer</a>&nbsp;The Royal Challengers Bengaluru slipped to second place despite not playing, while the remainder of the standings stayed unchanged. Punjab Kings remained fourth on 13 points, followed by Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals with 12 points each.<h2>IPL 2026 updated points table</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><thead><tr><th>P</th><th>TEAM</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>NR</th><th>PTS</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1.</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>16</td><td>0.551</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>11</td><td>7</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>14</td><td>1.103</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>12</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>14</td><td>0.331</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>11</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>13</td><td>0.428</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>11</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0.185</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>11</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>0.082</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>12</td><td>5</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>-0.993</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>10</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>9</td><td>-0.169</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Mumbai Indians (E)</td><td>11</td><td>3</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.585</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants (E)</td><td>11</td><td>3</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.907</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<h3>Orange Cap standings</h3>Heinrich Klaasen tightened his grip on the Orange Cap despite a modest outing, taking his tally to 508 runs after scoring 14 against GT, although his strike rate dipped slightly from 157.32 to 153.93.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sai Sudharsan made the biggest hike, surging from sixth to second after crossing the 500-run mark with 501 runs in 12 games. Abhishek Sharma slipped from second to third following a six-run knock, while KL Rahul dropped to fourth.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pak-vs-ban-1st-test-pakistan-equal-zimbabwe-shan-masood-rues-poor-cricketing-decisions-after-104-run-loss-1778643089977">'Pakistan equal Zimbabwe': Pak rue poor 'cricketing decisions' after loss vs BAN</a>&nbsp;Shubman Gill climbed to fifth after contributing five runs in the win. Ishan Kishan also moved up to eighth with 420 runs, overtaking Cooper Connolly.<h3>Purple Cap standings</h3>Kagiso Rabada emerged as the major mover in the Purple Cap race, jumping from third to second after his three-wicket spell took him to 21 wickets in 12 matches, level with no.1 spot holder Bhuvneshwar Kumar.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rashid Khan advanced from sixth to fifth after reaching 16 wickets, while Eshan Malinga dropped a spot despite holding the same tally. Gujarat further strengthened their presence in the top 10 as Prasidh Krishna entered ninth place with 14 wickets and Jason Holder broke into the rankings at no. 10 with 13 wickets despite missing a large part of the first half of the season.&nbsp;

Gujarat Titans stormed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a crushing 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

In a high-stake IPL 2026 clash between the Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Shubman Gill-led side registered a dominant 82-run victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Asked to bat first on a challenging pitch, GT suffered an early setback as Praful Hinge dismissed both Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler inside the powerplay, leaving the hosts struggling at 34/2. Sai Sudharsan then steadied the innings with a superb 61 off 44 deliveries, while Washington Sundar also contributed a half-century off 33 balls. The pair stitched together a crucial 60-run stand that guided Gujarat to a competitive 168/7. Sunrisers Hyderabad’s chase got off to a poor start as Mohammed Siraj struck in the opening over to dismiss Travis Head, before Kagiso Rabada ripped through the middle order. Rabada removed Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and R Smaran as SRH collapsed to 32/4 inside the powerplay. Jason Holder then claimed the key wickets of Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, as SRH were eventually bundled out for just 86 in 14.5 overs. This win propelled Gujarat from third to the top of the IPL 2026 standings with 16 points from 12 matches and their net run rate also received a major boost, improving from 0.228 to 0.551. Hyderabad, meanwhile, dropped from second to third after registering their fifth defeat of the campaign, with their NRR slipping sharply from 0.737 to 0.331. Also Read - Jason Collins, 47, NBA's first openly gay player dies after battling brain cancer The Royal Challengers Bengaluru slipped to second place despite not playing, while the remainder of the standings stayed unchanged. Punjab Kings remained fourth on 13 points, followed by Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals with 12 points each. IPL 2026 updated points table

Gujarat Titans stormed to the top of the IPL 2026 table with a crushing 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

IPL 2026 updated points table: Gujarat Titans take top spot, SRH slip to third

Pakistan Cricket has hit a new low by becoming only the second team to lose three consecutive Tests to Bangladesh. The first team and only team to lose three straight Tests to Bangladesh before Pakistan was Zimbabwe - highlighting the struggles of once a fearsome Asian team. Pak's latest loss came on day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Mirpur on Tuesday (May 12) where they lost seven wickets in the final session. Chasing a realisting 268 in 75 overs, Pakistan were 116/3 at tea but lost the plot in the final session and were bowled out for 163, losing by a mammoth 104 runs.<h2>How Pakistan lost plot against Bangladesh</h2>Bangladesh, for the first of second Test against Pakistan, stepped away from the typical spinning pitches and prepared a green wicket. In the first innings, Bangladesh scored 413 and dismissed Pakistan on 386 for a slender 27 run lead. Batting second time, Bangladesh stretched the innigs on day 5 and batted a while before declaring at 240/9 - showing their push for the result.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gujarat-titans-crush-sunrisers-hyderabad-by-82-runs-to-go-on-top-of-ipl-2026-points-table-kagiso-rabada-jason-holder-3-wickets-washington-sundar-1778607940894">Gujarat Titans crush SunRisers Hyderabad to go on top of IPL 2026 points table</a>Chasing 268 in 75 overs on a day when the light was bound to not complete overs, Pakistan lost first wicket in the first over itself as Imam-ul-Haq got out for 2 as Pakistan went to lunch at 6/1. In the second session, Pakistan scored 110 runs for loss of just two wickets and went into tea at 116/3 with Abdullah Fazal at 66 and Salman Agha on 21.The chaos started in the final session which started with Fazal being dimissed in the very first over of the final session. Agha followed suit in the next over and Pakistan became 121/5 from 116/3 in matter of a few balls. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, each scored 15 runs and added 31 runs for the fifth wicket before express quick Nahid Rana was unleashed.Rana dismissed four of the final five wickets as Pakistan collapsed from 152/5 to 163 all-out in a manner only Pakistan can collapse.<h2>Skipper Shan Masood reacts to loss</h2>"I think we were in a good position at tea. And then after tea we lost some wickets and in terms of game-sense I thought that's where a few of the batsmen could have really realised that we're a bit far away from the target and it's better to keep ourselves in the game. I thought we lost wickets at the wrong time and we could have made better cricketing decisions," said Pak skipper Masood after the crushing defeat.

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana dismissed four of the final five wickets as Pakistan collapsed from 152/5 to 163 all-out in a manner only Pakistan can collapse as lost first Test by 104 runs.

Pakistan Cricket has hit a new low by becoming only the second team to lose three consecutive Tests to Bangladesh. The first team and only team to lose three straight Tests to Bangladesh before Pakistan was Zimbabwe - highlighting the struggles of once a fearsome Asian team. Pak's latest loss came on day of the first Test against Bangladesh at Mirpur on Tuesday (May 12) where they lost seven wickets in the final session. Chasing a realisting 268 in 75 overs, Pakistan were 116/3 at tea but lost the plot in the final session and were bowled out for 163, losing by a mammoth 104 runs. How Pakistan lost plot against Bangladesh Bangladesh, for the first of second Test against Pakistan, stepped away from the typical spinning pitches and prepared a green wicket. In the first innings, Bangladesh scored 413 and dismissed Pakistan on 386 for a slender 27 run lead. Batting second time, Bangladesh stretched the innigs on day 5 and batted a while before declaring at 240/9 - showing their push for the result. Also Read - Gujarat Titans crush SunRisers Hyderabad to go on top of IPL 2026 points table Chasing 268 in 75 overs on a day when the light was bound to not complete overs, Pakistan lost first wicket in the first over itself as Imam-ul-Haq got out for 2 as Pakistan went to lunch at 6/1. In the second session, Pakistan scored 110 runs for loss of just two wickets and went into tea at 116/3 with Abdullah Fazal at 66 and Salman Agha on 21. The chaos started in the final session which started with Fazal being dimissed in the very first over of the final session. Agha followed suit in the next over and Pakistan became 121/5 from 116/3 in matter of a few balls. Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, each scored 15 runs and added 31 runs for the fifth wicket before express quick Nahid Rana was unleashed. Rana dismissed four of the final five wickets as Pakistan collapsed from 152/5 to 163 all-out in a manner only Pakistan can collapse. Skipper Shan Masood reacts to loss "I think we were in a good position at tea. And then after tea we lost some wickets and in terms of game-sense I thought that's where a few of the batsmen could have really realised that we're a bit far away from the target and it's better to keep ourselves in the game. I thought we lost wickets at the wrong time and we could have made better cricketing decisions," said Pak skipper Masood after the crushing defeat.

Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana dismissed four of the final five wickets as Pakistan collapsed from 152/5 to 163 all-out in a manner only Pakistan can collapse as lost first Test by 104 runs.

'Pakistan equal Zimbabwe': Pak skipper Shan Masood rues poor 'cricketing decisions' after crushing loss vs Bangladesh

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) by 82 runs to go top of the table. Chasing 169, SRH batters had an off day in the field and were bowled out for just 86 - their lowest score in the franchise history. With the win - their fifth on the trot - GT now have 16 points from eight wins and four losses - the highest by any team at this point. SRH, despite the loss, did not suffer a huge setback and continue to remain on third place with 14 points from seven wins and five losses in 12 matches played in the seasons so far.<h2>SRH face rare batting failure</h2>Chasing a modest target, SRH batting did not show up on the day and it started with opener Travis Head being dismissed for a duck in the first over itself. Abhishek Sharma followed his opening partner as SRH became 6/2. Ishan Kishan was next to go in the fourth over and Ravichandran Smaran was the fourth wicket to fall in the powerplay which SRH finished at 34/4.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-meet-macneil-hadley-noronha-uae-raised-karnataka-all-rounder-who-replaces-ramakrishna-ghosh-at-csk-injury-crisis-chennai-super-kings-1778606976721">IPL: Meet Macneil Hadley Noronha, Ramakrishna Ghosh's injury replacement at CSK</a>Heinrich Klaasen (14) and Salil Arora (16) added 23 runs for the fifth wicket - the highest partnership of the innings - highlighting the struggles SRH batters went through. The 34/4 soon became 56/5 and then 56/6 before the next four wickets fell on 70, 72, 82, and 86.<h2>GT ride on Sai, Sundar fifties</h2>Batting first, GT themselves did not have a great start as as they lost skipper Shubman Gill (5) and Jos Buttler (7) inside six overs of powerplay. Sai Sudharsan then added 38 runs with Nishant Sindhu (22) for the third wicket to provide some stability to the innings. After Sindhu's dismissal, Sai (61) and Washington Sundar (50) added 60 runs for the fourth wicket to take GT past 120. Sundar stayed till the penultimate over and guided GT to 168/5 in 20 overs.

Gujarat Titans beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) in what was a rare batting failure from SRH. With the win, GT are not top of the points table with 16 points while SRH remain third with 14 points.

Gujarat Titans (GT) beat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) by 82 runs to go top of the table. Chasing 169, SRH batters had an off day in the field and were bowled out for just 86 - their lowest score in the franchise history. With the win - their fifth on the trot - GT now have 16 points from eight wins and four losses - the highest by any team at this point. SRH, despite the loss, did not suffer a huge setback and continue to remain on third place with 14 points from seven wins and five losses in 12 matches played in the seasons so far. SRH face rare batting failure Chasing a modest target, SRH batting did not show up on the day and it started with opener Travis Head being dismissed for a duck in the first over itself. Abhishek Sharma followed his opening partner as SRH became 6/2. Ishan Kishan was next to go in the fourth over and Ravichandran Smaran was the fourth wicket to fall in the powerplay which SRH finished at 34/4. Also Read - IPL: Meet Macneil Hadley Noronha, Ramakrishna Ghosh's injury replacement at CSK Heinrich Klaasen (14) and Salil Arora (16) added 23 runs for the fifth wicket - the highest partnership of the innings - highlighting the struggles SRH batters went through. The 34/4 soon became 56/5 and then 56/6 before the next four wickets fell on 70, 72, 82, and 86. GT ride on Sai, Sundar fifties Batting first, GT themselves did not have a great start as as they lost skipper Shubman Gill (5) and Jos Buttler (7) inside six overs of powerplay. Sai Sudharsan then added 38 runs with Nishant Sindhu (22) for the third wicket to provide some stability to the innings. After Sindhu's dismissal, Sai (61) and Washington Sundar (50) added 60 runs for the fourth wicket to take GT past 120. Sundar stayed till the penultimate over and guided GT to 168/5 in 20 overs.

Gujarat Titans beat SunRisers Hyderabad by 82 runs in IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (May 12) in what was a rare batting failure from SRH. With the win, GT are not top of the points table with 16 points while SRH remain third with 14 points.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between SunRisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans? Check result

Gujarat Titans (GT) secured their biggest-ever IPL win by runs against the high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Tuesday in Ahmedabad in IPL 2026. Defending a paltry score of 169, given how the times the teams have scored and chased 200-plus totals this season alone, Gujarat crushed the visitors by 82 runs. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder ran through SRH’s batting attack, picking three wickets each and wrapping their innings up on just 86 inside 15 overs. With this win, they claimed the top spot on the points table with 16 points from 12 outings.

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SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field first. Reducing GT to 26 for two inside six overs, later on 64 for three, Hyderabad fancied their chances of ending GT’s winning run; however, Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar had other plans. The two completed their respective fifties, helping their side post a fighting first-inning score of 168 for five in 20 overs. &nbsp;With SRH's batting firepower, many expected the chase to be a walk in the park until Kagiso Rabada arrived on the scene. After Mohammed Siraj picked up Travis Head on a four-ball duck, Rabada removed the dangerous Indian pair of Abhishek Sharma (bowled on six) and Ishan Kishan (caught behind on 11) and Smaran Ravichandran on nine. SRH was 32 for four inside the Powerplay. &nbsp;Seamers Prasidh Krishna and Holder tore through SRH’s batting despite little resistance from Heinrich Klaasen (14), Salil Arora (16) and captain Pat Cummins (19), with Rashid Khan picking the final wicket to win a crucial match for the hosts. With 16 points, GT needs just one more win to confirm their IPL 2026 playoff spot.&nbsp;<h3>Here's what the POTM and SRH captain said -</h3>“Season in, season out, all you try to do is the best you can for the team that you’re in. I’ve just been backed, and it’s been clear what my role has been. So yeah, I just leave everything out there for the team. That’s as simple as that,” the player of the match, Rabada, said in the post-match presser. &nbsp;“I feel they bowled really well in that second innings. I was pretty happy with (it) when we walked off at the start, but yeah, pretty tricky wicket. I think they made the most of it, their bowlers, they bowled really well. So, yeah, maybe try and look at ways to get through that spell, but, you know, they deserve a bit of credit,” SRH captain Cummins noted on the team’s loss.&nbsp;Meanwhile, SRH sits in third place with 14 points from 12 games.

A dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad sees GT reclaim the #1 spot in the IPL 2026 points table. Read how Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder dismantled SRH for just 86 in Ahmedabad to secure a clinical win and inch closer to the playoffs.

Gujarat Titans (GT) secured their biggest-ever IPL win by runs against the high-flying SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Tuesday in Ahmedabad in IPL 2026. Defending a paltry score of 169, given how the times the teams have scored and chased 200-plus totals this season alone, Gujarat crushed the visitors by 82 runs. Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder ran through SRH’s batting attack, picking three wickets each and wrapping their innings up on just 86 inside 15 overs. With this win, they claimed the top spot on the points table with 16 points from 12 outings.

A dominant 82-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad sees GT reclaim the #1 spot in the IPL 2026 points table. Read how Kagiso Rabada and Jason Holder dismantled SRH for just 86 in Ahmedabad to secure a clinical win and inch closer to the playoffs.

Gujarat Titans crush SunRisers Hyderabad by 82 runs to go on top of IPL 2026 points table

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made another injury replacement call midway through IPL 2026. After losing several first-team players due to injuries, including their former captain and veteran MS Dhoni, they included Macneil Hadley Noronha, an UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder, who replaced Ramakrishna Ghosh. The bowling all-rounder suffered a season-ending injury (foot fracture) on his IPL debut (against the Mumbai Indians) and was ruled out of the tournament. CSK replaced him with a rookie batter; know more about him.<h3>Who is Macneil Hadley Noronha?</h3>Raised in the UAE, Macneil Hadley Noronha enjoyed a breakthrough season for the Mangaluru Dragons in their title-winning campaign last year at the Maharaja Trophy. An explosive striker of the cricket ball, Macneil scored 253 runs in 13 outings at a strike rate of close to 150 (148.82), smashing 19 maximums. Not only this, but the 24-year-old also picked up 10 wickets at 7.44 with his off-spin, including his best of 2/25, which came during the final against Hubli Tigers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/german-model-lizlaz-exposes-media-plot-to-defame-virat-kohli-instagram-like-journalists-offered-money-1778601860410">‘I won’t lie for money’: German model LizLaz exposes media plot to defame Virat Kohli</a> &nbsp;Impressed with his white-ball antics, Karnataka selectors picked him in the squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The bowling all-rounder played three games, scoring 58 runs at a strike rate of over 160 (161.3). He also returned with one wicket, which came against Tripura in Ahmedabad.<h3>Injury crisis at CSK</h3>Injuries plagued CSK’s camp this season, with worries beginning to mount even before the tournament began. Not one, but two impactful players, MS Dhoni (calf injury) and overseas seamer Nathan Ellis (hamstring), suffered blows. While Dhoni was initially supposed to be out for just two weeks, as also officially communicated by CSK, he remained on the sidelines since. Ellis, however, was ruled out of the season. &nbsp;Midway through the season, CSK also lost frontline quick Khaleel Ahmed and top performer with the bat, Ayush Mhatre. While they brought in seamer Akash Madhwal for the injured Mhatre, CSK is yet to announce Khaleel’s replacement. The former champions also replaced Ellis with compatriot Spencer Johnson, who joined the camp late after recovering from an injury of his own. &nbsp;Meanwhile, CSK has climbed to fifth spot on the points table, with 12 points from 11 contested matches, winning six and losing five. They will face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) next in an away fixture on Friday (May 15).&nbsp;

CSK signs UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha to replace injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the rest of IPL 2026. Get his stats and the latest on CSK’s mounting injury list.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) made another injury replacement call midway through IPL 2026. After losing several first-team players due to injuries, including their former captain and veteran MS Dhoni, they included Macneil Hadley Noronha, an UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder, who replaced Ramakrishna Ghosh. The bowling all-rounder suffered a season-ending injury (foot fracture) on his IPL debut (against the Mumbai Indians) and was ruled out of the tournament. CSK replaced him with a rookie batter; know more about him. Who is Macneil Hadley Noronha? Raised in the UAE, Macneil Hadley Noronha enjoyed a breakthrough season for the Mangaluru Dragons in their title-winning campaign last year at the Maharaja Trophy. An explosive striker of the cricket ball, Macneil scored 253 runs in 13 outings at a strike rate of close to 150 (148.82), smashing 19 maximums. Not only this, but the 24-year-old also picked up 10 wickets at 7.44 with his off-spin, including his best of 2/25, which came during the final against Hubli Tigers. Also read | ‘I won’t lie for money’: German model LizLaz exposes media plot to defame Virat Kohli Impressed with his white-ball antics, Karnataka selectors picked him in the squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The bowling all-rounder played three games, scoring 58 runs at a strike rate of over 160 (161.3). He also returned with one wicket, which came against Tripura in Ahmedabad. Injury crisis at CSK Injuries plagued CSK’s camp this season, with worries beginning to mount even before the tournament began. Not one, but two impactful players, MS Dhoni (calf injury) and overseas seamer Nathan Ellis (hamstring), suffered blows. While Dhoni was initially supposed to be out for just two weeks, as also officially communicated by CSK, he remained on the sidelines since. Ellis, however, was ruled out of the season. Midway through the season, CSK also lost frontline quick Khaleel Ahmed and top performer with the bat, Ayush Mhatre. While they brought in seamer Akash Madhwal for the injured Mhatre, CSK is yet to announce Khaleel’s replacement. The former champions also replaced Ellis with compatriot Spencer Johnson, who joined the camp late after recovering from an injury of his own. Meanwhile, CSK has climbed to fifth spot on the points table, with 12 points from 11 contested matches, winning six and losing five. They will face the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) next in an away fixture on Friday (May 15).

CSK signs UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha to replace injured Ramakrishna Ghosh for the rest of IPL 2026. Get his stats and the latest on CSK’s mounting injury list.

IPL 2026: Meet Macneil Hadley Noronha, UAE-raised Karnataka all-rounder, who replaces Ghosh at CSK

Virat Kohli’s public image was on offer to be tarnished, but the German model LizLaz, who became an overnight sensation following Kohli’s like on one of her Instagram posts, denied doing it for money. In a shocking revelation, the social media influencer admitted almost falling prey to journalists and their mantras (of using her as a tool) to spread a negative perception of Kohli in the media and among the fans.&nbsp;Speaking on Filmymantra Media, LizLaz admitted to being offered money to make false statements about the Indian star and publicly target him. In several video clips going viral on social media, the German model is on record saying, "Some journalists even offered me money to say bad things about him (Virat Kohli) and make allegations about things he never did. But why would I do that?"&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-is-very-sensitive-to-criticism-sanjay-manjrekar-takes-jibe-at-india-rcb-great-ipl-2026-royal-challengers-bengaluru-kohli-test-retirement-1778582597420">‘Virat Kohli is very sensitive to criticism’: Sanjay Manjrekar takes jibe at India, RCB great</a> &nbsp;On the contrary, she claimed that Kohli happens to be her favourite cricketer and that she had no intentions of damaging his reputation for financial gain of all things. Recalling the instance when Kohli’s like on her social media post created buzz, LizLaz revealed she didn’t even know about it until people started calling her. &nbsp;“I found out because people started calling me. I didn’t even see it in my notifications,” she said.<h2>How Kohli’s ‘one like’ made her feel unreal</h2>The German model LizLaz revealed how social media was flooded with messages and screenshots (of Kohli’s like on her post), and that she became the talking point worldwide.&nbsp; &nbsp;“I opened Google, and there were pages and pages about me. It felt very unreal,” she added. &nbsp;Moreover, the most interesting part about this was how in India, everyone was searching for LizLaz, while it was opposite in Germany, where Virat Kohli became the most searched name overnight.&nbsp; &nbsp;“In India, people were asking, ‘Who is LizLaz?’ But in Germany, the headlines were asking, ‘Who is Virat Kohli?’ because cricket is not very popular there,” she joked. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Kohli is currently plying his trade for his IPL franchise, RCB, in the ongoing edition. With a mercurial form, Kohli has amassed over 300 runs in 11 contested matches, but he has also registered two successive ducks in his previous two innings. His team, however, sits at the top of the points table, with 14 points from 11 games, inching closer to sealing another playoff spot.&nbsp;

German model LizLaz exposes shocking claims that journalists offered her cash to defame Virat Kohli after a viral Instagram "like." Get the full story on the media plot and an update on RCB's IPL 2026 campaign. 

Virat Kohli’s public image was on offer to be tarnished, but the German model LizLaz, who became an overnight sensation following Kohli’s like on one of her Instagram posts, denied doing it for money. In a shocking revelation, the social media influencer admitted almost falling prey to journalists and their mantras (of using her as a tool) to spread a negative perception of Kohli in the media and among the fans. Speaking on Filmymantra Media, LizLaz admitted to being offered money to make false statements about the Indian star and publicly target him. In several video clips going viral on social media, the German model is on record saying, "Some journalists even offered me money to say bad things about him (Virat Kohli) and make allegations about things he never did. But why would I do that?" Also read | ‘Virat Kohli is very sensitive to criticism’: Sanjay Manjrekar takes jibe at India, RCB great On the contrary, she claimed that Kohli happens to be her favourite cricketer and that she had no intentions of damaging his reputation for financial gain of all things. Recalling the instance when Kohli’s like on her social media post created buzz, LizLaz revealed she didn’t even know about it until people started calling her. “I found out because people started calling me. I didn’t even see it in my notifications,” she said. How Kohli’s ‘one like’ made her feel unreal The German model LizLaz revealed how social media was flooded with messages and screenshots (of Kohli’s like on her post), and that she became the talking point worldwide. “I opened Google, and there were pages and pages about me. It felt very unreal,” she added. Moreover, the most interesting part about this was how in India, everyone was searching for LizLaz, while it was opposite in Germany, where Virat Kohli became the most searched name overnight. “In India, people were asking, ‘Who is LizLaz?’ But in Germany, the headlines were asking, ‘Who is Virat Kohli?’ because cricket is not very popular there,” she joked. Meanwhile, Kohli is currently plying his trade for his IPL franchise, RCB, in the ongoing edition. With a mercurial form, Kohli has amassed over 300 runs in 11 contested matches, but he has also registered two successive ducks in his previous two innings. His team, however, sits at the top of the points table, with 14 points from 11 games, inching closer to sealing another playoff spot.

German model LizLaz exposes shocking claims that journalists offered her cash to defame Virat Kohli after a viral Instagram "like." Get the full story on the media plot and an update on RCB's IPL 2026 campaign.&nbsp;

‘I won’t lie for money’: German model LizLaz exposes media plot to defame Virat Kohli

IPL 2026 is entering its fag end, and, like each season, a few teams have made it through while others lag. Ahead of the next season, a few IPL captains wouldn’t possibly be holding their positions. Let’s take a look at them.

IPL 2026 is entering its fag end, and, like each season, a few teams have made it through while others lag. Ahead of the next season, a few IPL captains wouldn’t possibly be holding their positions. Let’s take a look at them.

4 captains who could be sacked after IPL 2026

Pace veteran Shabnim Ismail has reversed her international retirement to return to South Africa’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad 2026. The 37-year-old, who is also a Women’s Premier League (WPL) winner with the Mumbai Indians, announced her retirement in 2023, but has been active in franchise cricket since. The right-arm quick will link up with her former teammate and new-ball partner Marizanne Kapp, and former captain Dane van Niekerk, who also reversed her retirement last year.&nbsp;Laura Wolvaardt will lead the 15-woman squad, including South Africa regulars Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon and Ayabonga Khaka. While explosive finisher and ex-U19 captain Kayla Reyneke will feature in her first senior World Cup, keeper-batter Karabo Meso has also been recalled since recovering from a wrist injury.&nbsp; &nbsp;South Africa will begin their campaign against Australia in Manchester on June 13.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Having someone like Shabnim back adds a lot of value to the group," head coach Mandla Mashimbyi said in a CSA press release. "We had good conversations, and you could see the hunger she still has to represent South Africa and help this team achieve something special. We're also pleased to have players like Marizanne, Dane and Karabo available again.” &nbsp;Since announcing her retirement, the veteran quick has played close to 100 T20s (92*) across different franchise leagues, including in WPL, WBBL, the WCPL and the women’s hundred. Her experience could come in handy for her team, which aims for its maiden T20 crown. &nbsp;"Keeping the core of the group together was important to us because this is a squad that has built strong experience, combinations and understanding over time. At the same time, we also looked at areas where we felt additional experience and impactful options could strengthen the team, especially in the high-pressure moments that often decide tournaments of this nature,” South Africa women's convener of selectors Clinton du Preez said.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Anneke Elizabeth Bosch, who carried the South African team to the final last time, has been left out.&nbsp;<h3>South Africa Women's T20 World Cup squad&nbsp;</h3>Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon and Dané van Niekerk

The "Demon" is back! Shabnim Ismail reverses retirement to join South Africa’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Check out the full 15-player Proteas roster here.

Pace veteran Shabnim Ismail has reversed her international retirement to return to South Africa’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad 2026. The 37-year-old, who is also a Women’s Premier League (WPL) winner with the Mumbai Indians, announced her retirement in 2023, but has been active in franchise cricket since. The right-arm quick will link up with her former teammate and new-ball partner Marizanne Kapp, and former captain Dane van Niekerk, who also reversed her retirement last year. Laura Wolvaardt will lead the 15-woman squad, including South Africa regulars Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon and Ayabonga Khaka. While explosive finisher and ex-U19 captain Kayla Reyneke will feature in her first senior World Cup, keeper-batter Karabo Meso has also been recalled since recovering from a wrist injury. South Africa will begin their campaign against Australia in Manchester on June 13. "Having someone like Shabnim back adds a lot of value to the group," head coach Mandla Mashimbyi said in a CSA press release. "We had good conversations, and you could see the hunger she still has to represent South Africa and help this team achieve something special. We're also pleased to have players like Marizanne, Dane and Karabo available again.” Since announcing her retirement, the veteran quick has played close to 100 T20s (92*) across different franchise leagues, including in WPL, WBBL, the WCPL and the women’s hundred. Her experience could come in handy for her team, which aims for its maiden T20 crown. "Keeping the core of the group together was important to us because this is a squad that has built strong experience, combinations and understanding over time. At the same time, we also looked at areas where we felt additional experience and impactful options could strengthen the team, especially in the high-pressure moments that often decide tournaments of this nature,” South Africa women's convener of selectors Clinton du Preez said. Meanwhile, Anneke Elizabeth Bosch, who carried the South African team to the final last time, has been left out. South Africa Women's T20 World Cup squad Laura Wolvaardt (captain), Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Shabnim Ismail, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Marizanne Kapp, Ayabonga Khaka, Suné Luus, Karabo Meso (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Kayla Reyneke, Tumi Sekhukhune, Chloé Tryon and Dané van Niekerk

The "Demon" is back! Shabnim Ismail reverses retirement to join South Africa’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Check out the full 15-player Proteas roster here.

WPL winner Shabnim Ismail reverses retirement to make SA’s Women’s T20 World Cup squad

Bangladesh continued to dominate at home with a thumping 104-run win over Pakistan in the first of the two Tests in Dhaka on Tuesday (May 12). Creating history with their maiden Test win over Pakistan on home soil, the hosts did a remarkable job. Seamer Nahid Rana picked up five wickets in the fourth innings to help his team draw first blood. Chasing 268, Pakistan got all out on 163, losing the first Test on day five.&nbsp;WATCH Winning Moment -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The final blow. Shaheen Shah Afridi falls. Bangladesh rise 🇧🇩 <a href="https://t.co/KhyyFbSXB4">pic.twitter.com/KhyyFbSXB4</a>&mdash; Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCBtigers/status/2054155526578299149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 12, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Rana was also responsible for dismantling Pakistan's ODI outfit before this series, resulting in Bangladesh’s first ODI series win over the Men in Green.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-men-s-odi-rankings-india-remain-top-ranked-side-after-annual-update-1778505788638">ICC Men’s ODI Rankings: India remain top-ranked side after annual update</a> &nbsp;Babar Azam-less Pakistan bowled first after winning the toss. A brilliant 101 by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (101 off 130 balls), combined with handy fifties from opener Mominul Haque (91) and veteran gloveman Mushfiqur Rahim (71), helped Bangladesh post a fighting 413 in the first innings.&nbsp; &nbsp;Pakistan almost nullified that with a strong reply, registering 386 in theirs, with debutant Azam Awais smashing an impressive hundred (103).&nbsp;Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha also contributed late with the bat, before Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s five-for kept their score in check. &nbsp;Rain spoiled most of the action on days three and four, with Bangladesh declaring on 240 for nine on the final day, setting a chaseable target of 268 runs for Pakistan.<h3>Final Day Dhaka Drama</h3>Pakistan lost opener Imam-ul-Haq on the fifth ball of the first over on just two, before Awais and captain Shan Masood fell quickly, with the visitors being reduced to 67 for three at one stage.&nbsp; &nbsp;Abdullah Fazal and Agha tried reviving Pakistan’s hopes only for a late collapse in the final innings, with the visitors losing seven wickets for 43 runs to surrender the first Test.&nbsp;The second Test begins in Sylhet on Saturday (May 16).

History in Dhaka! Bangladesh secured their first-ever home Test win over Pakistan with a 104-run victory. See how Nahid Rana’s 5-for stunned the Men in Green.

Bangladesh continued to dominate at home with a thumping 104-run win over Pakistan in the first of the two Tests in Dhaka on Tuesday (May 12). Creating history with their maiden Test win over Pakistan on home soil, the hosts did a remarkable job. Seamer Nahid Rana picked up five wickets in the fourth innings to help his team draw first blood. Chasing 268, Pakistan got all out on 163, losing the first Test on day five. WATCH Winning Moment -

History in Dhaka! Bangladesh secured their first-ever home Test win over Pakistan with a 104-run victory. See how Nahid Rana’s 5-for stunned the Men in Green.

Bangladesh stun Pakistan in Dhaka Test to take 1-0 lead in two-match series

Indian cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar is back taking jibes at the batting great Virat Kohli, saying the former captain is ‘sensitive to criticism’. Manjrekar said Kohli might keep saying how outside noise doesn’t affect him, but the reality is different, arguing that Kohli pays close attention to criticism directed at him. The commentator also added how Kohli often goes ‘cold’ or rather stiff during his interaction with him during toss time or post-match pressers during the ongoing IPL 2026.&nbsp;Speaking on Sportstar’s Inside Edge Podcast, Manjrekar revealed how Kohli’s body language changes after he is informed about the criticism aimed at him.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-fell-short-of-planning-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-concedes-after-fourth-consecutive-loss-1778564986848">IPL 2026 | 'Fell short of planning:' PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes after fourth consecutive loss</a> &nbsp;“So, he's one of those first guys who kept saying, you know, we don't care about what people say… but he's also very sensitive,” Manjrekar said, while also adding &nbsp;that the criticism could also ‘spur him on to get that next big hundred.’<h2>Sanjay praises Virat!</h2>On the contrary, Manjrekar also praised Kohli’s impact as a leader, saying that despite challenging conditions, he was the driving force for his team.&nbsp; “The thing to like about him as captain was when things went flat… he would still make sure the team was driven,” Manjrekar said. “Under Virat Kohli, every player had to be like Virat Kohli.”&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Kohli has had a mixed IPL 2026 so far. Since lifting his maiden IPL title last season, Kohli maintained his run-scoring spree in the initial matches before a lean patch impacted his numbers. In 11 contested matches thus far, Kohli has smashed 379 runs, including three fifties, with the best of 81. However, in his previous two matches, he got out on zeroes. &nbsp; &nbsp;Against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi seamer Prince Yadav cleaned his off stump on a second-ball duck. At the same time, in his latest outing against the Mumbai Indians (MI), Virat departed on a first-ball zero off Deepak Chahar. Kohli’s RCB, however, sits at the top of the points table with 14 points from 11 matches, including seven wins and four losses.

"He's very sensitive." Sanjay Manjrekar takes a fresh jibe at Virat Kohli, claiming the RCB star's "outside noise" defence is a facade. Get the full story here.

Indian cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar is back taking jibes at the batting great Virat Kohli, saying the former captain is ‘sensitive to criticism’. Manjrekar said Kohli might keep saying how outside noise doesn’t affect him, but the reality is different, arguing that Kohli pays close attention to criticism directed at him. The commentator also added how Kohli often goes ‘cold’ or rather stiff during his interaction with him during toss time or post-match pressers during the ongoing IPL 2026. Speaking on Sportstar’s Inside Edge Podcast, Manjrekar revealed how Kohli’s body language changes after he is informed about the criticism aimed at him. Also read | IPL 2026 | 'Fell short of planning:' PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes after fourth consecutive loss “So, he's one of those first guys who kept saying, you know, we don't care about what people say… but he's also very sensitive,” Manjrekar said, while also adding that the criticism could also ‘spur him on to get that next big hundred.’ Sanjay praises Virat! On the contrary, Manjrekar also praised Kohli’s impact as a leader, saying that despite challenging conditions, he was the driving force for his team. “The thing to like about him as captain was when things went flat… he would still make sure the team was driven,” Manjrekar said. “Under Virat Kohli, every player had to be like Virat Kohli.” Meanwhile, Kohli has had a mixed IPL 2026 so far. Since lifting his maiden IPL title last season, Kohli maintained his run-scoring spree in the initial matches before a lean patch impacted his numbers. In 11 contested matches thus far, Kohli has smashed 379 runs, including three fifties, with the best of 81. However, in his previous two matches, he got out on zeroes. Against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Delhi seamer Prince Yadav cleaned his off stump on a second-ball duck. At the same time, in his latest outing against the Mumbai Indians (MI), Virat departed on a first-ball zero off Deepak Chahar. Kohli’s RCB, however, sits at the top of the points table with 14 points from 11 matches, including seven wins and four losses.

"He's very sensitive." Sanjay Manjrekar takes a fresh jibe at Virat Kohli, claiming the RCB star's "outside noise" defence is a facade. Get the full story here.

‘Virat Kohli is very sensitive to criticism’: Sanjay Manjrekar takes jibe at India, RCB great

Rahul Dravid, India's T20 World Cup winning former coach, is now part owner of a T20 franchise team. Dravid is co-owner of Dublin Guardians - one of the six teams in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The tournament, sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), has been launched in partnership with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, features teams from Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This is also the first ICC-sanctioned multi-country tournament in Europe, which is set to be launched in August 2026.<h2>What Dravid said about owning a team in ETPL?</h2>In a statement after Dravid was unveiled as the co-owner Dublin franchise, the former India skipper said: "What attracted me to ETPL was the larger vision behind it, the opportunity to help grow cricket in Europe by strengthening grassroots development and creating pathways for emerging talent across Ireland and Europe. Dublin already has a passionate cricketing community and enormous potential for growth. Nurturing the next generation has always been important to me, and I believe ETPL can play a meaningful role in that journey."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-fell-short-of-planning-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-concedes-after-fourth-consecutive-loss-1778564986848">IPL 2026 | 'Fell short of planning:' PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes after fourth consecutive loss</a><h2>Who are the other owners in ETPL apart from Dravid?</h2>Apart from Dravid being the co-owner of Dublin Guardians, several former and current cricketers own the teams in the league co-owned by Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan. Below is the list of other co-owners and franchises in the ETPLGlenn Maxwell (currently Australia cricketer) is co-owner of Irish Wolves. Steve Waugh (former Australia skipper) is co-owner of Amsterdam Flames. Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills (former New Zealand cricketers) are owners of Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Chris Gayle (former West Indies player) is co-owner of Glasgow Cosmic. Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen (SA players) are owners of Rotterdam Dockers.

The ETPL features six teams -  Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This is also the first ICC-sanctioned multi-country tournament in Europe, which is set to be launched in August 2026.

Rahul Dravid, India's T20 World Cup winning former coach, is now part owner of a T20 franchise team. Dravid is co-owner of Dublin Guardians - one of the six teams in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL). The tournament, sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), has been launched in partnership with Cricket Ireland, Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association, features teams from Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This is also the first ICC-sanctioned multi-country tournament in Europe, which is set to be launched in August 2026. What Dravid said about owning a team in ETPL? In a statement after Dravid was unveiled as the co-owner Dublin franchise, the former India skipper said: "What attracted me to ETPL was the larger vision behind it, the opportunity to help grow cricket in Europe by strengthening grassroots development and creating pathways for emerging talent across Ireland and Europe. Dublin already has a passionate cricketing community and enormous potential for growth. Nurturing the next generation has always been important to me, and I believe ETPL can play a meaningful role in that journey." Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Fell short of planning:' PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes after fourth consecutive loss Who are the other owners in ETPL apart from Dravid? Apart from Dravid being the co-owner of Dublin Guardians, several former and current cricketers own the teams in the league co-owned by Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan. Below is the list of other co-owners and franchises in the ETPL Glenn Maxwell (currently Australia cricketer) is co-owner of Irish Wolves. Steve Waugh (former Australia skipper) is co-owner of Amsterdam Flames. Nathan McCullum and Kyle Mills (former New Zealand cricketers) are owners of Edinburgh Castle Rockers. Chris Gayle (former West Indies player) is co-owner of Glasgow Cosmic. Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen (SA players) are owners of Rotterdam Dockers.

The ETPL features six teams - &nbsp;Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Rotterdam and Amsterdam. This is also the first ICC-sanctioned multi-country tournament in Europe, which is set to be launched in August 2026.

What is ETPL? Rahul Dravid is co-owner of Dublin Guardians - Who are the other owners and which are the other teams?

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, after loss against Delhi Capital (DC) in IPL 2026 on Monday (May 11), conceded that his team fell short of planning. PBKS scored 210/5 in 20 overs which DC chased in 18.5 overs and three wickets in hand. The loss was Punjab's fourth consecutive after being unbeaten in first seven matches of the 11 games played. Played at Dharamsala, PBKS also didn't bowl ace leggie Yuzvendra Chahal on a pitch which assisted the seamers. Iyer also blamed fielding and bowling for the loss as they slid to fourth place on the points table with 13 points from six wins, one no result and one loss in IPL 2026 so far.<h2>Iyer concedes PBKS planning failure after DC chase down 211</h2>Speaking after the match on where it went wrong for PBKS, Iyer said: "Don't have to beat around the bush, but fielding and bowling again" while acknowledging that the score was "absolutely" enough. "Feel it was 30 runs more on this wicket, given how the ball was seaming and the variable bounce."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-who-is-madhav-tiwari-dc-s-fast-bowling-all-rounder-impresses-against-priyansh-arya-1778513621931">Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya</a>Iyer was also asked why Chahal was not given an over to which he replied: "It was a thought but the way it was seaming, if we had executed our lines and lengths, we may have gotten wickets. But we did not. I always say that hard length or short of hard length is the best ball. Not easy to hit. We fell short of planning."<h2>DC keep themselve alive, barely</h2>Chasing 211, DC didn't have a good start as they lost three wickets inside five overs. It was not until Axar Patel (56) and David Miller (51) innings before DC could dream of a win. After both the half-centurions were dismissed, Ashutosh Sharma (24 off 10) and Madhav Tiwari (18 unbeaten off 8) took the onus in the death overs and held their nerves as DC chased the target with seven balls and three wickets in hand.&nbsp;

After being unbeaten in the first seven games of the tournament, PBKS have suffered four consecutive losses in IPL 2026 with the latest one coming against DC on Monday (May 11).

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer, after loss against Delhi Capital (DC) in IPL 2026 on Monday (May 11), conceded that his team fell short of planning. PBKS scored 210/5 in 20 overs which DC chased in 18.5 overs and three wickets in hand. The loss was Punjab's fourth consecutive after being unbeaten in first seven matches of the 11 games played. Played at Dharamsala, PBKS also didn't bowl ace leggie Yuzvendra Chahal on a pitch which assisted the seamers. Iyer also blamed fielding and bowling for the loss as they slid to fourth place on the points table with 13 points from six wins, one no result and one loss in IPL 2026 so far. Iyer concedes PBKS planning failure after DC chase down 211 Speaking after the match on where it went wrong for PBKS, Iyer said: "Don't have to beat around the bush, but fielding and bowling again" while acknowledging that the score was "absolutely" enough. "Feel it was 30 runs more on this wicket, given how the ball was seaming and the variable bounce." Also Read - Who is Madhav Tiwari? DC all-rounder impresses against Priyansh Arya Iyer was also asked why Chahal was not given an over to which he replied: "It was a thought but the way it was seaming, if we had executed our lines and lengths, we may have gotten wickets. But we did not. I always say that hard length or short of hard length is the best ball. Not easy to hit. We fell short of planning." DC keep themselve alive, barely Chasing 211, DC didn't have a good start as they lost three wickets inside five overs. It was not until Axar Patel (56) and David Miller (51) innings before DC could dream of a win. After both the half-centurions were dismissed, Ashutosh Sharma (24 off 10) and Madhav Tiwari (18 unbeaten off 8) took the onus in the death overs and held their nerves as DC chased the target with seven balls and three wickets in hand.

After being unbeaten in the first seven games of the tournament, PBKS have suffered four consecutive losses in IPL 2026 with the latest one coming against DC on Monday (May 11).

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