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Italian Jannik Sinner is unstoppable right now. The 24-year-old, breezed past Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 to enter the semis of Italian Open on Thursday (May 14) in Rome - his 32nd record consecutive victory in Masters 1000 tournament. The previous record was with Novak Djokovic who had accumulated 31 straight wins in Master 1000 tournament back in 2011. Sinner is now in semi-finals of Italian Open where he'd once again be a favorite to advance to finals against Daniil Medvedev. Sinner's form makes him the top contender to win the upcoming French Open 2026 which will not see participation from his closest rival and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz.<h2>Sinner on a roll in ATP Masters</h2>The Italian Open would be the sixth straight ATP Masters tournament if Sinner manages to win - he already has won a record five tournaments on the trot. Sinner's wins include titles at Sunshine Double of Indian Wells and Miami Open in in March 2026, Monte Carlo and Madrid Open in 2026 and before that he had won Paris Masters in November 2025.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-us-drops-5k-15k-visa-bond-money-requirement-for-fans-from-five-african-nations-1778737181178">FIFA WC 2026 | US drops visa bond money requirement for 5 African nations' fans</a>Speaking after the quarter-final win in Rome on Thursday (May 14), Sinner said: "I don’t play for records, I play just for my own story. At the same time, it means a lot to me, but tomorrow is another day, another opponent, a different opponent.""I felt like we both didn’t play at our best today, but at the same time, you know, the conditions here are very tough. I tried to adapt myself in the best possible way, and obviously I’m happy," he further added.<h2>Sinner can make history at French Open 2026</h2>The French Open 2025 final was one of the most epic matches in the history of the tournament which ran for five sets between Sinner and Alcaraz. The Italian was up two sets before the Spaniard mounted a surreal comeback and won the longest final in the tournament history by 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 in five sets.Now, with Alcaraz out of picture and Djokovic's body not supporting him fully, Sinner has a chance to become the first Italian to win the tournament since Adriano Panatta in 1976.

Sinner beat Andre Rublev 6-2, 6-4 to enter semis of Italian Open in Thursday (May 14) in Rome and surpassed Novak Djokovic's 31-win record from 2011 in Mastes 1000 tournament.

Italian Jannik Sinner is unstoppable right now. The 24-year-old, breezed past Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 to enter the semis of Italian Open on Thursday (May 14) in Rome - his 32nd record consecutive victory in Masters 1000 tournament. The previous record was with Novak Djokovic who had accumulated 31 straight wins in Master 1000 tournament back in 2011. Sinner is now in semi-finals of Italian Open where he'd once again be a favorite to advance to finals against Daniil Medvedev. Sinner's form makes him the top contender to win the upcoming French Open 2026 which will not see participation from his closest rival and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner on a roll in ATP Masters The Italian Open would be the sixth straight ATP Masters tournament if Sinner manages to win - he already has won a record five tournaments on the trot. Sinner's wins include titles at Sunshine Double of Indian Wells and Miami Open in in March 2026, Monte Carlo and Madrid Open in 2026 and before that he had won Paris Masters in November 2025. Also Read - FIFA WC 2026 | US drops visa bond money requirement for 5 African nations' fans Speaking after the quarter-final win in Rome on Thursday (May 14), Sinner said: "I don’t play for records, I play just for my own story. At the same time, it means a lot to me, but tomorrow is another day, another opponent, a different opponent." "I felt like we both didn’t play at our best today, but at the same time, you know, the conditions here are very tough. I tried to adapt myself in the best possible way, and obviously I’m happy," he further added. Sinner can make history at French Open 2026 The French Open 2025 final was one of the most epic matches in the history of the tournament which ran for five sets between Sinner and Alcaraz. The Italian was up two sets before the Spaniard mounted a surreal comeback and won the longest final in the tournament history by 4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 in five sets. Now, with Alcaraz out of picture and Djokovic's body not supporting him fully, Sinner has a chance to become the first Italian to win the tournament since Adriano Panatta in 1976.

Sinner beat Andre Rublev 6-2, 6-4 to enter semis of Italian Open in Thursday (May 14) in Rome and surpassed Novak Djokovic's 31-win record from 2011 in Mastes 1000 tournament.

'Didn’t play at best,' says Sinner after record 32nd win in Masters 1000 tournaments to enter Italian Open semis

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets in IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 14) in Dharamsala. Chasing 201, MI, which are already out of the race for the playoffs, reached the target on penultimate ball of the match which proved to be a thriller. This was MI's only fourth win in the season which has come with eight losses as they sit second to last on the leaderboard with eight points from 12 matches. As for PBKS, it has been a season of two halves with six wins in first seven games and then five losses in the next five matches. PBKS are currently fourth on the table with 13 points from 12 matches and can get to a maximum of 17 points.<h2>PBKS bat first again and lose again</h2>Punjab Kings registered six wins in first seven games and five of them came while chasing. In the next five matches, teams made PBKS bat four times and they lost all four as well as the only time they chased as well. Against MI, PBKS openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimrah Singh once again added 50 runs for the opening wicket inside powerplay before Arya was dismissed on 22. Prabhsimran and Cooper Connolly then added 57 runs for the second wicket. At 107/1 in 11.1 overs, PBKS were looking good but things turned around.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-csk-rope-in-dian-forrester-as-jamie-overton-injury-replacement-thigh-injury-ms-dhoni-update-lsg-lucknow-1778762523512">IPL 2026: CSK rope in Dian Forrester as Jamie Overton’s injury replacement</a>Punjab lost Prabsimran (57), skipper Shreyas Iyer (4), Connolly (21), Suryansh Shedge (8), Shashank Singh (2), and Marco Jansen (2) in the next 20 balls and the scorecard read 140/7. Azmatullah Omarzai (38), Vishnu Vinod (15 not out), and Xavier Bartlett (18 not out) then took PBKS to 200/8 in 20 overs.<h2>MI come to party a bit late</h2>Chasing 201, MI openers Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma added 61 runs for the first wicket before Rickelton was dismissed for 48 off 23. Naman Dhir (8) also departed quickly followed by Rohit (25) and MI were suddenly 88/3. Tilak Varma (75 not out off 33) then let the anchor down, added 61 runs with Sherfane Rutherford (20) and then unbeaten 56 with Will Jacks (25 not out off 10) as MI chased down the target in 19.5 overs.

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 14) for thier fourth win of the IPL 2026 season. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fifth straight defeat after six wins in first seven matches.

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six wickets in IPL 2026 match on Thursday (May 14) in Dharamsala. Chasing 201, MI, which are already out of the race for the playoffs, reached the target on penultimate ball of the match which proved to be a thriller. This was MI's only fourth win in the season which has come with eight losses as they sit second to last on the leaderboard with eight points from 12 matches. As for PBKS, it has been a season of two halves with six wins in first seven games and then five losses in the next five matches. PBKS are currently fourth on the table with 13 points from 12 matches and can get to a maximum of 17 points. PBKS bat first again and lose again Punjab Kings registered six wins in first seven games and five of them came while chasing. In the next five matches, teams made PBKS bat four times and they lost all four as well as the only time they chased as well. Against MI, PBKS openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimrah Singh once again added 50 runs for the opening wicket inside powerplay before Arya was dismissed on 22. Prabhsimran and Cooper Connolly then added 57 runs for the second wicket. At 107/1 in 11.1 overs, PBKS were looking good but things turned around. Also Read - IPL 2026: CSK rope in Dian Forrester as Jamie Overton’s injury replacement Punjab lost Prabsimran (57), skipper Shreyas Iyer (4), Connolly (21), Suryansh Shedge (8), Shashank Singh (2), and Marco Jansen (2) in the next 20 balls and the scorecard read 140/7. Azmatullah Omarzai (38), Vishnu Vinod (15 not out), and Xavier Bartlett (18 not out) then took PBKS to 200/8 in 20 overs. MI come to party a bit late Chasing 201, MI openers Ryan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma added 61 runs for the first wicket before Rickelton was dismissed for 48 off 23. Naman Dhir (8) also departed quickly followed by Rohit (25) and MI were suddenly 88/3. Tilak Varma (75 not out off 33) then let the anchor down, added 61 runs with Sherfane Rutherford (20) and then unbeaten 56 with Will Jacks (25 not out off 10) as MI chased down the target in 19.5 overs.

Mumbai Indians beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 14) for thier fourth win of the IPL 2026 season. PBKS, on the other hand, suffered fifth straight defeat after six wins in first seven matches.

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Through three consecutive PGA Tour runner-up finishes, Scottie Scheffler could only wonder what might have been without poor starts. Now he's hoping to find out. Defending champion Scheffler grinded to a three-under par 67 on Thursday to grab a share of the first-round lead at the PGA Championship alongside six rivals at challenging Aronimink."Definitely the best start I've gotten off to this year," said Scheffler, who allowed his opening 63 in an American Express victory in January might have been up there too."I felt like, especially going into the weekend when you look at like the Masters and Hilton Head and Cadillac, finishing second was probably not all that bad from where I was starting the weekend.“Definitely nice to get off to a better start this week.”Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pga-championship-separated-the-little-toe-rory-mcilroy-looking-good-for-second-successive-major-after-blister-discomfort-1778746601893">PGA Championship | McIlroy all good for 2nd successive major after toe blister</a>Scheffler fired his worst rounds at the recent tournaments at Hilton Head and Doral on the first day and started 70-74 at the Masters before a bogey-free weekend left him one stroke behind winner Rory McIlroy.Scheffler is set for an 8:40 a.m. (1240 GMT) start on Friday after going off late Thursday while most of those who share the lead have afternoon starts on day two."It's a really tight leaderboard," Scheffler said. "At this moment it's anybody's tournament."World number one Scheffler only missed one of 14 fairways on Thursday in taking an 18-hole major lead for the first time."There are a lot of run-ups on the greens and they put the pins on some of the high points," Scheffler said. "So your scores are definitely going to be lower if you hit the ball on the fairway, but it's still really difficult to make birdies."You hit some really nice iron shots in there to 10 or 15 feet, and you've got putts with a ton of break on them. This golf course, especially on the greens, is quite challenging."Scheffler stood and laughed after missing a four-foot putt at 14 that led to a three-putt bogey."There's a ton of slope on the greens. That putt in particular on 14, it was like the pin was on the very highest point of the green," Scheffler said."I played it what I thought was right center, and it broke pretty severely to the right. There's just not much you can do there other than laugh. That's part of the game."Sometimes you get good and bad breaks. I holed a couple of long putts today and any time you're able to do something like that, you've got to take the good with the bad."Philadelphia-area fans of the NFL Eagles taunted Dallas Cowboys fan Scheffler at times."I got chirped more than I expected for being a Cowboys fan, but it was all in good fun," Scheffler said. "I got quite a kick out of it."

Defending champion Scheffler grinded to a three-under par 67 on Thursday to grab a share of the first-round lead at the PGA Championship alongside six rivals at challenging Aronimink.

Through three consecutive PGA Tour runner-up finishes, Scottie Scheffler could only wonder what might have been without poor starts. Now he's hoping to find out. Defending champion Scheffler grinded to a three-under par 67 on Thursday to grab a share of the first-round lead at the PGA Championship alongside six rivals at challenging Aronimink. "Definitely the best start I've gotten off to this year," said Scheffler, who allowed his opening 63 in an American Express victory in January might have been up there too. "I felt like, especially going into the weekend when you look at like the Masters and Hilton Head and Cadillac, finishing second was probably not all that bad from where I was starting the weekend. “Definitely nice to get off to a better start this week.” Also Read - PGA Championship | McIlroy all good for 2nd successive major after toe blister Scheffler fired his worst rounds at the recent tournaments at Hilton Head and Doral on the first day and started 70-74 at the Masters before a bogey-free weekend left him one stroke behind winner Rory McIlroy. Scheffler is set for an 8:40 a.m. (1240 GMT) start on Friday after going off late Thursday while most of those who share the lead have afternoon starts on day two. "It's a really tight leaderboard," Scheffler said. "At this moment it's anybody's tournament." World number one Scheffler only missed one of 14 fairways on Thursday in taking an 18-hole major lead for the first time. "There are a lot of run-ups on the greens and they put the pins on some of the high points," Scheffler said. "So your scores are definitely going to be lower if you hit the ball on the fairway, but it's still really difficult to make birdies. "You hit some really nice iron shots in there to 10 or 15 feet, and you've got putts with a ton of break on them. This golf course, especially on the greens, is quite challenging." Scheffler stood and laughed after missing a four-foot putt at 14 that led to a three-putt bogey. "There's a ton of slope on the greens. That putt in particular on 14, it was like the pin was on the very highest point of the green," Scheffler said. "I played it what I thought was right center, and it broke pretty severely to the right. There's just not much you can do there other than laugh. That's part of the game. "Sometimes you get good and bad breaks. I holed a couple of long putts today and any time you're able to do something like that, you've got to take the good with the bad." Philadelphia-area fans of the NFL Eagles taunted Dallas Cowboys fan Scheffler at times. "I got chirped more than I expected for being a Cowboys fan, but it was all in good fun," Scheffler said. "I got quite a kick out of it."

Defending champion Scheffler grinded to a three-under par 67 on Thursday to grab a share of the first-round lead at the PGA Championship alongside six rivals at challenging Aronimink.

PGA Championship: Defending champ Scheffler in lead with six others after first round

A blistering half-century from Tilak Varma and an explosive start by Ryan Rickelton guided the Mumbai Indians to a thrilling six-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings in their IPL clash in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 14). The defeat saw Punjab Kings’ fifth consecutive loss, leaving them stuck on 13 points as playoff pressure intensified with Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals closing in. Chasing a daunting target of 201, the Mumbai Indians got off to a steady start through openers Rohit Sharma and Rickelton. While Arshdeep Singh began with a disciplined over, Rickelton quickly shifted momentum by smashing Azmatullah Omarzai and Marco Jansen for boundaries and sixes.&nbsp;The aggressive left-hander raced to 48 off just 23 balls before Omarzai dismissed him shortly after the power play. Rohit struggled for rhythm and was eventually cleaned up by Yuzvendra Chahal for 25 off 26 balls. With Mumbai at 89/3 after 10 overs, Tilak Varma steadied the chase alongside Sherfane Rutherford. The pair added a valuable 61-run stand, with Varma attacking Chahal and the Punjab bowlers with fearless stroke play. After Rutherford departed for 20, Will Jacks joined Varma and immediately changed gears. The duo hammered Marco Jansen for 22 runs in the 18th over before taking charge in the death overs.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-csk-rope-in-dian-forrester-as-jamie-overton-injury-replacement-thigh-injury-ms-dhoni-update-lsg-lucknow-1778762523512">IPL 2026: CSK rope in Dian Forrester as Jamie Overton’s injury replacement</a>&nbsp;Varma remained unbeaten with a scintillating 75 off just 33 balls, while Jacks smashed 25 off 10 deliveries as Mumbai sealed the match with one ball remaining. Earlier, Punjab Kings posted a competitive 200/8 after being asked to bat first. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh laid a solid foundation with a 50-plus opening partnership. Prabhsimran led the charge with a fluent 57 off 32 balls, reaching his half-century in style with a six. His knock also placed him among a select group of uncapped Indian players to score 400-plus runs in multiple IPL seasons.&nbsp;Priyansh contributed 22 off 17 and achieved another milestone by becoming only the second uncapped Indian player to score 350 or more runs in each of his first two IPL seasons after Ambati Rayudu. Punjab’s innings lost momentum in the middle overs as Shardul Thakur triggered a collapse. The Mumbai pacer picked up four wickets, including key dismissals of Prabhsimran, skipper Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, and Marco Jansen.&nbsp;Late cameos from Azmatullah Omarzai (38 off 17), Vishnu Vinod (15*), and Xavier Bartlett (18*) pushed Punjab to the 200-run mark. For the Mumbai Indians, Shardul Thakur finished with figures of 4/39, while Deepak Chahar claimed 2/36 in an impressive bowling effort.

Tilak Varma starred with an unbeaten 75 as the Mumbai Indians defeated the Punjab Kings by six wickets in a high-scoring IPL thriller in Dharamsala

A blistering half-century from Tilak Varma and an explosive start by Ryan Rickelton guided the Mumbai Indians to a thrilling six-wicket victory over the Punjab Kings in their IPL clash in Dharamsala on Thursday (May 14). The defeat saw Punjab Kings’ fifth consecutive loss, leaving them stuck on 13 points as playoff pressure intensified with Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals closing in. Chasing a daunting target of 201, the Mumbai Indians got off to a steady start through openers Rohit Sharma and Rickelton. While Arshdeep Singh began with a disciplined over, Rickelton quickly shifted momentum by smashing Azmatullah Omarzai and Marco Jansen for boundaries and sixes. The aggressive left-hander raced to 48 off just 23 balls before Omarzai dismissed him shortly after the power play. Rohit struggled for rhythm and was eventually cleaned up by Yuzvendra Chahal for 25 off 26 balls. With Mumbai at 89/3 after 10 overs, Tilak Varma steadied the chase alongside Sherfane Rutherford. The pair added a valuable 61-run stand, with Varma attacking Chahal and the Punjab bowlers with fearless stroke play. After Rutherford departed for 20, Will Jacks joined Varma and immediately changed gears. The duo hammered Marco Jansen for 22 runs in the 18th over before taking charge in the death overs. Also Read: IPL 2026: CSK rope in Dian Forrester as Jamie Overton’s injury replacement Varma remained unbeaten with a scintillating 75 off just 33 balls, while Jacks smashed 25 off 10 deliveries as Mumbai sealed the match with one ball remaining. Earlier, Punjab Kings posted a competitive 200/8 after being asked to bat first. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh laid a solid foundation with a 50-plus opening partnership. Prabhsimran led the charge with a fluent 57 off 32 balls, reaching his half-century in style with a six. His knock also placed him among a select group of uncapped Indian players to score 400-plus runs in multiple IPL seasons. Priyansh contributed 22 off 17 and achieved another milestone by becoming only the second uncapped Indian player to score 350 or more runs in each of his first two IPL seasons after Ambati Rayudu. Punjab’s innings lost momentum in the middle overs as Shardul Thakur triggered a collapse. The Mumbai pacer picked up four wickets, including key dismissals of Prabhsimran, skipper Shreyas Iyer, Suryansh Shedge, and Marco Jansen. Late cameos from Azmatullah Omarzai (38 off 17), Vishnu Vinod (15*), and Xavier Bartlett (18*) pushed Punjab to the 200-run mark. For the Mumbai Indians, Shardul Thakur finished with figures of 4/39, while Deepak Chahar claimed 2/36 in an impressive bowling effort.

Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 75 and Ryan Rickelton’s explosive start helped the Mumbai Indians beat the Punjab Kings by six wickets

IPL 2026: Tilak shines with unbeaten 75 after Shardul's four-for as Mumbai Indians hand Punjab Kings their fifth straight defeat

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) roped in South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as an injury replacement for Jamie Overton, who has returned home for checks on his injured right thigh, which has also ruled him out of this season. Overton was one of CSK’s best performers with the ball in IPL 2026, having picked 14 wickets in 10 contested matches.&nbsp;Forrester comes in at a time for his maiden IPL stint when CSK needs to win their remaining league matches to qualify for the playoffs. He, who bowls right-arm quick and bats left-handed, joins CSK for INR 75 lakh. The South African represents Joburg Super Kings in SA20.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Official Announcement Powering up the pride from 🇿🇦 Welcome aboard, Dian Forrester! 💛 Note: Dian Forrester joins the squad in place of Jamie Overton.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlePodu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlePodu</a> <a href="https://t.co/cHYsZbMIUo">pic.twitter.com/cHYsZbMIUo</a>&mdash; Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChennaiIPL/status/2054883618946986017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The 25-year-old made his international debut during the away New Zealand T20Is in March this year. Recently, he was part of PSL 2026 for the newly-inducted franchise Rawalpindiz, finishing the season with 132 runs in six outings, striking at over 170 (171.2). However, for his SA20 franchise, Forrester registered 175 runs, striking at 165.09. His best of 80 off 42 balls came against MI Cape Town, including five sixes and four fours.&nbsp; With the ball in hand (in PSL 2026), Forrester hasn’t delivered much, picking just two wickets in 34 balls.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/country-over-cash-pat-cummins-reaffirms-australia-commitment-amid-bbl-pay-dispute-rumours-sa20-the-hundred-offers-franchise-based-t20-leagues-1778756961090">Country over Cash: Pat Cummins reaffirms Australia commitment amid BBL pay dispute rumours</a><h3>CSK’s growing injury list</h3>CSK lost several first-team players (this season) due to injuries. Starting with cricket veteran and former captain, MS Dhoni, who suffered a calf strain ahead of the tournament and has remained on the sidelines since, CSK also lost their overseas quick Nathan Ellis, who missed this edition with a hamstring injury. &nbsp;Next to follow were frontline quick Khaleel Ahmed and the man-in-form, Ayush Mhatre. The latest to join this list is another foreign recruit, Jamie Overton.<h3>Latest on MS Dhoni</h3>Dhoni was scheduled to fly out with the CSK squad to Lucknow for their away IPL 2026 match on Friday (May 15), but opted out at the last minute. Despite earlier reports of bookings and arrangements being made for his Lucknow trip, the veteran keeper-batter stayed in Chennai.&nbsp; Dhoni is said to be recovering from a setback he suffered while recovering from this calf strain and has missed all CSK action this season.

CSK signs South African star Dian Forrester to replace the injured Jamie Overton for the remainder of IPL 2026. Plus, the latest update on MS Dhoni’s calf injury.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) roped in South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as an injury replacement for Jamie Overton, who has returned home for checks on his injured right thigh, which has also ruled him out of this season. Overton was one of CSK’s best performers with the ball in IPL 2026, having picked 14 wickets in 10 contested matches. Forrester comes in at a time for his maiden IPL stint when CSK needs to win their remaining league matches to qualify for the playoffs. He, who bowls right-arm quick and bats left-handed, joins CSK for INR 75 lakh. The South African represents Joburg Super Kings in SA20.

CSK signs South African star Dian Forrester to replace the injured Jamie Overton for the remainder of IPL 2026. Plus, the latest update on MS Dhoni’s calf injury.

IPL 2026: CSK rope in Dian Forrester as Jamie Overton’s injury replacement

Rajasthan Royals opener and batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned his maiden India-A call-up for the One-Day tri-series against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A, scheduled in June 2026. The left-handed batter has broken several T20 records since his IPL debut last season, and vows to carry his form into the 50-over cricket before the selectors start thinking about handing him his first senior team call-up. T20 World Cup winner Tilak Varma will lead the 15-man squad, with Riyan Parag to play as his deputy.<h3>India-A squad for ODI tri-series –&nbsp;</h3>Tilak Varma (captain), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (vice-captain), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Kumar Kushagra (wk), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj and Arshad Khan &nbsp;Having already played for India-A during the Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 Tournament in November last year, Vaibhav will feature in his first ‘A’ squad for the ODI series right after IPL 2026. Following his breakthrough moment on his IPL debut last season, when he smashed a first-ball six off Shardul Thakur, and later hitting a 35-ball hundred (in only his third IPL game against the Gujarat Titans), Vaibhav announced himself to the world.&nbsp; &nbsp;Later, his several Under-19 tours (both ODIs and T20Is) upped his game before he smashed the world record for the highest individual score in the U19 ODI World Cup final this year, hitting an unbelievable 175 off just 80 balls. The attacking opener whacked 15 maximums and as many fours, helping India score 411/9. The Indian U19 Team won the edition, beating England by 100 runs. &nbsp;Even this season, Vaibhav scored his second IPL hundred, while also breaking the record for hitting the most number of sixes by an Indian in an innings (12) against SRH. So far this season, Vaibhav has scored 440 runs (in 11 contested matches), at a strike rate of 236.56. &nbsp;Meanwhile, several other IPL breakthrough players have also earned call-ups, including Punjab Kings openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya. LSG’s Ayush Badoni and GT’s Nishant Sindhu, alongside seamers Arshad Khan and Anshul Kamboj, have also made the list.<h3>Tri-Series Schedule (Dambulla, Sri Lanka, in June 2026)</h3><ul><li>June 9: India A vs Sri Lanka A</li><li>June 11: India A vs Afghanistan A</li><li>June 15: India A vs Sri Lanka A (Round 2)</li><li>June 17: India A vs Afghanistan A (Round 2)</li><li>June 21: Tri-Series Final</li></ul>

15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi joins the Tilak Varma-led India A squad for the June ODI tri-series. Check the full team, schedule, and latest stats here.

Rajasthan Royals opener and batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned his maiden India-A call-up for the One-Day tri-series against Sri Lanka A and Afghanistan A, scheduled in June 2026. The left-handed batter has broken several T20 records since his IPL debut last season, and vows to carry his form into the 50-over cricket before the selectors start thinking about handing him his first senior team call-up. T20 World Cup winner Tilak Varma will lead the 15-man squad, with Riyan Parag to play as his deputy. India-A squad for ODI tri-series – Tilak Varma (captain), Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Riyan Parag (vice-captain), Ayush Badoni, Nishant Sindhu, Harsh Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Kumar Kushagra (wk), Vipraj Nigam, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Singh, Anshul Kamboj and Arshad Khan Having already played for India-A during the Asia Cup Rising Stars T20 Tournament in November last year, Vaibhav will feature in his first ‘A’ squad for the ODI series right after IPL 2026. Following his breakthrough moment on his IPL debut last season, when he smashed a first-ball six off Shardul Thakur, and later hitting a 35-ball hundred (in only his third IPL game against the Gujarat Titans), Vaibhav announced himself to the world. Later, his several Under-19 tours (both ODIs and T20Is) upped his game before he smashed the world record for the highest individual score in the U19 ODI World Cup final this year, hitting an unbelievable 175 off just 80 balls. The attacking opener whacked 15 maximums and as many fours, helping India score 411/9. The Indian U19 Team won the edition, beating England by 100 runs. Even this season, Vaibhav scored his second IPL hundred, while also breaking the record for hitting the most number of sixes by an Indian in an innings (12) against SRH. So far this season, Vaibhav has scored 440 runs (in 11 contested matches), at a strike rate of 236.56. Meanwhile, several other IPL breakthrough players have also earned call-ups, including Punjab Kings openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya. LSG’s Ayush Badoni and GT’s Nishant Sindhu, alongside seamers Arshad Khan and Anshul Kamboj, have also made the list. Tri-Series Schedule (Dambulla, Sri Lanka, in June 2026) June 9: India A vs Sri Lanka A June 11: India A vs Afghanistan A June 15: India A vs Sri Lanka A (Round 2) June 17: India A vs Afghanistan A (Round 2) June 21: Tri-Series Final

15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi joins the Tilak Varma-led India A squad for the June ODI tri-series. Check the full team, schedule, and latest stats here.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns India-A call-up for ODI tri series against SL, AFG; Tilak Varma named captain

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

Rory McIlroy, world number two, who is looking to win his second successive golf major, is feeling fine after suffering a foot injury scare during first round of practice ahead of the PGA Championship. The PGA Championship starts May 14 at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia. McIlroy, who had won defended Augusta Masters last month, left practice earlier in week after playing just three holes because of a blister in his right foot. On the eve of the tournament, McIlroy, however, played all nine holes during practice after popping the blister and padding it up along with a different shoe?<h2>What happened to McIlroy?</h2>McIlroy first suffered the blister discomfort under the toenail of the little tow of right foot at the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow last week. The uneasy increased during the first round of practice at the PGA Championship where he had retired after playing three holes. The golfer then popped the blister and added some cushion as well as changed the shoe which helped him play all nine holes during the practice on the eve of the championship.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-good-news-football-world-cup-2026-transport-discount-means-fans-will-pay-8x-of-regular-fare-in-new-jersey-1778741445891">'Good news': FIFA WC transport 'discount' means fans will pay 8x of regular fare</a>"Popping the blister relieved the pressure but it was swollen and bruised, so it's just sore," McIlroy said Wednesday (May 13). "But it's fine, all good. I figured it out and separated the little toe from the other ones and a bit of cushion around it definitely helped. And then just going to a bigger shoe and a different style of shoe as well, a little wider and a little softer in the toe box. It's half a size up and it's a wide fit so there's just a bit more room."<h2>McIlroy chasing third PGA Championship</h2>The 37-year-old Northern Irish golfer had won the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014. He has also won the Open in 2014, three years after winning the US Open in 2011. He hit a slump after that in the majors and did not win any of the four majors unitl his maiden Augusta Masters in 2025 which is defended successfully l

Rory McIlroy is feeling fine after blister discomfort during the practice round of PGA Championship which starts May 14. McIlroy is looking for his second consecutive major after winning Augusta Masters last month.

Rory McIlroy, world number two, who is looking to win his second successive golf major, is feeling fine after suffering a foot injury scare during first round of practice ahead of the PGA Championship. The PGA Championship starts May 14 at Aronimink Golf Club in Philadelphia. McIlroy, who had won defended Augusta Masters last month, left practice earlier in week after playing just three holes because of a blister in his right foot. On the eve of the tournament, McIlroy, however, played all nine holes during practice after popping the blister and padding it up along with a different shoe? What happened to McIlroy? McIlroy first suffered the blister discomfort under the toenail of the little tow of right foot at the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow last week. The uneasy increased during the first round of practice at the PGA Championship where he had retired after playing three holes. The golfer then popped the blister and added some cushion as well as changed the shoe which helped him play all nine holes during the practice on the eve of the championship. Also Read - 'Good news': FIFA WC transport 'discount' means fans will pay 8x of regular fare "Popping the blister relieved the pressure but it was swollen and bruised, so it's just sore," McIlroy said Wednesday (May 13). "But it's fine, all good. I figured it out and separated the little toe from the other ones and a bit of cushion around it definitely helped. And then just going to a bigger shoe and a different style of shoe as well, a little wider and a little softer in the toe box. It's half a size up and it's a wide fit so there's just a bit more room." McIlroy chasing third PGA Championship The 37-year-old Northern Irish golfer had won the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014. He has also won the Open in 2014, three years after winning the US Open in 2011. He hit a slump after that in the majors and did not win any of the four majors unitl his maiden Augusta Masters in 2025 which is defended successfully l

Rory McIlroy is feeling fine after blister discomfort during the practice round of PGA Championship which starts May 14. McIlroy is looking for his second consecutive major after winning Augusta Masters last month.

PGA Championship | 'Separated the little toe': Rory McIlroy looking good for second successive major after blister discomfort

New Jersey Transit, one of the local transport organizations which the fans would be using to reach the match venues during the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, has reduced its fare to below $100 after backlash from fans and commercial partnerships. Notably, the MetLife Stadium in New Jesery, which is adjecent to New York and home NFL teams of Giants as well as Jets, will host the World Cup 2026 Final on July 19. The NJ Transit had raised the prices of journey from Manhatten, New York to the MetLife Stadium by roughly 12 times. The 18-mile, 30-minute to and fro journey costs $12.90 normally but the price of increased to $150 which has now been reduced to $98, till eight times the normal price.<h2>World Cup transport price drama in New Jersey</h2>New Jersey governor Mikie Sherril had previously <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-us-host-city-new-jersey-governor-hits-out-at-fifa-for-lack-of-financial-support-for-train-tickets-new-york-to-metlife-stadium-1776406203401">called out FIFA for not providing any financial assistance</a> to the host cities to cover the cost of transport of fans. Sherril, on Tuesday (May 12), announced the slashed prices and posted: "Good news: Ahead of NJ Transit World Cup train tickets going on sale, NJ Transit is lowering ticket prices to $98 without New Jersey taxpayer money. Thank you to our partners for helping make this possible."Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-us-drops-5k-15k-visa-bond-money-requirement-for-fans-from-five-african-nations-1778737181178">Football World Cup 2026 | US drops $5k-15k visa bond money requirement for fans from five African nations</a>New York governor Kathy Hochul also announced 75% reduction in bus fares for round-trips to ensure "getting to the World Cup should be as accessible as possible."<h2>What other host cities are charging fans for transport to venues?</h2>In a stark difference New Jersey and New York, Kansas City is offering return bus tickets at $15 and Philadelphia has also confimed the price to remain at normal rate of $2.90. Boston, howeve, is charging $80 for a $20 journey from South Station in central Boston to the Stadium in Foxborough.In the previous two FIFA World Cups, Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022, the travel to stadium was free for fans and the US had agreed to it as well in 2018 before adding a tweak in 2023 which allowed the host cities to charge the fans for transport.

NJ Transit has reduced the return journey price of Manhatten to MetLife Stadium, which usually costs $12.90, to $98 from $150 - leaving fans paying eight times the normal price.

New Jersey Transit, one of the local transport organizations which the fans would be using to reach the match venues during the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, has reduced its fare to below $100 after backlash from fans and commercial partnerships. Notably, the MetLife Stadium in New Jesery, which is adjecent to New York and home NFL teams of Giants as well as Jets, will host the World Cup 2026 Final on July 19. The NJ Transit had raised the prices of journey from Manhatten, New York to the MetLife Stadium by roughly 12 times. The 18-mile, 30-minute to and fro journey costs $12.90 normally but the price of increased to $150 which has now been reduced to $98, till eight times the normal price. World Cup transport price drama in New Jersey New Jersey governor Mikie Sherril had previously called out FIFA for not providing any financial assistance to the host cities to cover the cost of transport of fans. Sherril, on Tuesday (May 12), announced the slashed prices and posted: "Good news: Ahead of NJ Transit World Cup train tickets going on sale, NJ Transit is lowering ticket prices to $98 without New Jersey taxpayer money. Thank you to our partners for helping make this possible." Also Read - Football World Cup 2026 | US drops $5k-15k visa bond money requirement for fans from five African nations New York governor Kathy Hochul also announced 75% reduction in bus fares for round-trips to ensure "getting to the World Cup should be as accessible as possible." What other host cities are charging fans for transport to venues? In a stark difference New Jersey and New York, Kansas City is offering return bus tickets at $15 and Philadelphia has also confimed the price to remain at normal rate of $2.90. Boston, howeve, is charging $80 for a $20 journey from South Station in central Boston to the Stadium in Foxborough. In the previous two FIFA World Cups, Russia in 2018 and Qatar in 2022, the travel to stadium was free for fans and the US had agreed to it as well in 2018 before adding a tweak in 2023 which allowed the host cities to charge the fans for transport.

NJ Transit has reduced the return journey price of Manhatten to MetLife Stadium, which usually costs $12.90, to $98 from $150 - leaving fans paying eight times the normal price.

'Good news': Football World Cup 2026 transport 'discount' means fans will pay 8x of regular fare

The FIFA World Cup final is going to be a star-studded spectacle. One of the biggest sporting events, it is set to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As the countdown to the game has already begun, it has been revealed that pop stars Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.<h2>FIFA World Cup Final Half-Time Show: Madonna, BTS and Shakira to perform&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;On Thursday, FIFA made the big announcement of the event that will be curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. The World Cup, with 48 teams, kicks off on June 11 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-us-drops-5k-15k-visa-bond-money-requirement-for-fans-from-five-african-nations-1778737181178"> Football World Cup 2026 | US drops $5k-15k visa bond money requirement for fans from five African nations</a>&nbsp;In the announcement video shared on the official social media handle of the Global Citizen, Martin was joined by Elmo, Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog and Animal to share the news.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is the first time the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show has been organised.&nbsp;“But this show is more about we than me. I mean, it’s about togetherness,” Martin said.

The show will also raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund for the unprivileged children across the world, and will help in the initiative working to raise $100 million for children worldwide during the World Cup.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-jungkook-among-other-celebrities-targeted-in-fraud-attempt-by-international-hacking-ring-alleged-scammer-extradited-1778735791656">BTS Jungkook among other celebrities targeted in fraud attempt by international hacking ring; alleged scammer extradited</a>&nbsp;FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced in March last year that there would be "the first-ever half-time show at a FIFA World Cup final". He did not say at the time who would be performing or how long the show would last.&nbsp;"This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world," he said on Instagram.&nbsp;However, the challenge is the time. How will a performance be scheduled and take place with a 15-minute break? For this, the fans have to wait.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, the performance will be as grand as the Super Bowl's halftime show. The actual performance during halftime usually lasts around 12 to 15 minutes, but the entire break is about 25 to 30 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Last year, &nbsp;FIFA introduced a halftime show concept for the Club World Cup. Nora Fatehi, well-known in India, is set to perform and sing at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony, which will take place on 11th June 2026 at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada.&nbsp;The World Cup matches are set to be played at venues throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.

On Thursday, FIFA made the big announcement of the event that will be curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin, who is curating the show.  

The FIFA World Cup final is going to be a star-studded spectacle. One of the biggest sporting events, it is set to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As the countdown to the game has already begun, it has been revealed that pop stars Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style halftime show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. FIFA World Cup Final Half-Time Show: Madonna, BTS and Shakira to perform On Thursday, FIFA made the big announcement of the event that will be curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin. The World Cup, with 48 teams, kicks off on June 11 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Also read: Football World Cup 2026 | US drops $5k-15k visa bond money requirement for fans from five African nations In the announcement video shared on the official social media handle of the Global Citizen, Martin was joined by Elmo, Miss Piggy, Kermit the Frog and Animal to share the news. This is the first time the FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show has been organised. “But this show is more about we than me. I mean, it’s about togetherness,” Martin said.

Madonna, BTS and Shakira are set to take the stage at World Cup Final Half-Time Show. This is the first time that a Half-Time Show has been organised at FIFA World Cup Final.&nbsp;

FIFA World Cup Final Half-Time Show: Madonna, BTS and Shakira to perform during a 15-min break

The USA, which is co-hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 along with Mexico and Canada, has dropped the visa bond requirement for fans of the five African countries which have qualified for the 48-team event. The development came Wednesday (May 12) with less than a month to go for the tournament which is scheduled begin on June 11. Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia are the five countries fans from which have been exempted from paying the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-us-entry-to-cost-15-000-for-players-and-fans-of-five-african-nations-1774491019483">bond money to enter the US </a>which ranges between $5,000-$15,000. The money, paid with visa application, is refundable whenever the traveler leaves the US or the visa is denied.<h2>USA makes exceptions for fans for World Cup 2026 duration</h2>Under the Trump administration, the US had implemented rule of vida bond money for the travelers from the countries which tend of overstay the visa among other security concerns. There are about 50 contries under the blanket of visa bond rule but now the five African countries of Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia have been exempted from the rule in order to help them attend the matches. The requirement from exemption, however, includes holding a valid World Cup ticket for a match in the USA. The players, coaches and other staff have already been exempted from the rule but the relief for fans came on Wednesday (May 13).Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-world-cup-2026-watch-team-of-wartime-iran-holds-send-off-for-players-ahead-of-depature-1778729931002">FIFA World Cup 2026 | WATCH - Iran holds send-off for players ahead of depature</a>"The United States is excited to organize the biggest and best Fifa World Cup in history," Mora Namdar, the assistant secretary of state for consular affairs, told the Associated Press (AP) on Wednesday. "We are waiving visa bonds for qualified fans who bought World Cup tickets" and have opted the FIFA Pass system for expedited visa appointments.<h2>US matches FIFA World Cup 2026</h2>The World Cup will see 104 matches being played including the final on July 19. 78 of those 104 matches are scheduled to be played in the USA while Mexico and Canada will host 13 matches each. A total 11 cities in the USA will host the World Cup 2026 matches: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Trump admin has dropped visa bond money requirement for fans from Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia with valid match tickets to enter the US during World Cup 2026.

The USA, which is co-hosting the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 along with Mexico and Canada, has dropped the visa bond requirement for fans of the five African countries which have qualified for the 48-team event. The development came Wednesday (May 12) with less than a month to go for the tournament which is scheduled begin on June 11. Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia are the five countries fans from which have been exempted from paying the bond money to enter the US which ranges between $5,000-$15,000. The money, paid with visa application, is refundable whenever the traveler leaves the US or the visa is denied. USA makes exceptions for fans for World Cup 2026 duration Under the Trump administration, the US had implemented rule of vida bond money for the travelers from the countries which tend of overstay the visa among other security concerns. There are about 50 contries under the blanket of visa bond rule but now the five African countries of Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia have been exempted from the rule in order to help them attend the matches. The requirement from exemption, however, includes holding a valid World Cup ticket for a match in the USA. The players, coaches and other staff have already been exempted from the rule but the relief for fans came on Wednesday (May 13). Also Check - FIFA World Cup 2026 | WATCH - Iran holds send-off for players ahead of depature "The United States is excited to organize the biggest and best Fifa World Cup in history," Mora Namdar, the assistant secretary of state for consular affairs, told the Associated Press (AP) on Wednesday. "We are waiving visa bonds for qualified fans who bought World Cup tickets" and have opted the FIFA Pass system for expedited visa appointments. US matches FIFA World Cup 2026 The World Cup will see 104 matches being played including the final on July 19. 78 of those 104 matches are scheduled to be played in the USA while Mexico and Canada will host 13 matches each. A total 11 cities in the USA will host the World Cup 2026 matches: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Trump admin has dropped visa bond money requirement for fans from Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Tunisia with valid match tickets to enter the US during World Cup 2026.

Football World Cup 2026 | US drops $5k-15k visa bond money requirement for fans from five African nations

Amid all the uncertainty regarding Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, the fans and the national football federation held a send-off for the players on Wednesday (May 13) before their scheduled departure. The war between Iran and US, one of the hosts of the football world cup 2026 along with neighbours Mexico and Canada, had put Middle Eastern country's participation at risk and US president Donald Trump remarks didn't help the cause either. Iran had requested FIFA to change their group-stage match locations from the US to Mexico but the governing body of world football denied it. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino then confirmed Iran's participation in the 48-team tournament a few days back.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ligue-1-paris-saint-germain-win-fifth-straight-title-with-win-over-closest-rivals-lens-1778724580610">Ligue 1: PSG win fifth straight title with win over closest rivals Lens</a><h2>Iran holds send-off for football team</h2>The event was held in the capital city of Tehran near Enghelab Square in the central area of the city. It was attended by the fans, president of Iran's football federation, Mehdi Taj, Iran football coach Amir Ghalenoei and the players as well. The fans were ecstatic to see the players, dresses in black and red tracksuit, as they chanted and showed placards in support as well. Have a look at the video below:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Iran sends off national football team to 2026 World Cup Tehran&#39;s Enghelab Square hosted a send‑off ceremony Wednesday as the team prepared to depart for the tournament in the US and Mexico. <a href="https://t.co/c6cAtAr7Db">pic.twitter.com/c6cAtAr7Db</a>&mdash; Truth Seeker (@mib_63) <a href="https://twitter.com/mib_63/status/2054750850971467997?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Speaking at the event, football chief Taj said: "The national team players in the World Cup will represent the people, the country's fighters, the leader (supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei) and the country. Our national team is the national football team of wartime," he said, and called upon the team to be a "pillar of authority and resistance."<h2>Iran's schedule in Football World Cup</h2>Iran, also known as Team Melli, is expected to stay in Tucson, Arizona in the US during the World Cup 2026 next month. The West Asian nation is placed in Group G along with New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt. All their group-stage matches are scheduled to be played in United States as following:June 15, 2026: Iran vs. New Zealand at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. June 21, 2026: Iran vs. Belgium at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, California. June 26, 2026: Iran vs. Egypt at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.

Iran, placed in Group G for the 48-team tournament, will play New Zealand on June 15 in LA, Belgium on June 21 in LA, and Egypt on June 26 in Seattle during the group-stage of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Amid all the uncertainty regarding Iran's participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, the fans and the national football federation held a send-off for the players on Wednesday (May 13) before their scheduled departure. The war between Iran and US, one of the hosts of the football world cup 2026 along with neighbours Mexico and Canada, had put Middle Eastern country's participation at risk and US president Donald Trump remarks didn't help the cause either. Iran had requested FIFA to change their group-stage match locations from the US to Mexico but the governing body of world football denied it. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino then confirmed Iran's participation in the 48-team tournament a few days back. Also Read - Ligue 1: PSG win fifth straight title with win over closest rivals Lens Iran holds send-off for football team The event was held in the capital city of Tehran near Enghelab Square in the central area of the city. It was attended by the fans, president of Iran's football federation, Mehdi Taj, Iran football coach Amir Ghalenoei and the players as well. The fans were ecstatic to see the players, dresses in black and red tracksuit, as they chanted and showed placards in support as well. Have a look at the video below:

Iran, placed in Group G for the 48-team tournament, will play New Zealand on June 15 in LA, Belgium on June 21 in LA, and Egypt on June 26 in Seattle during the group-stage of FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Iran holds send-off for players ahead of departure - WATCH

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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Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens. The Georgian netted his 19th goal of the season just before the half-hour mark and substitute Ibrahim Mbaye added a late second as PSG took an unassailable nine-point lead at the top with one match of the season remaining. Luis Enrique's team had all but clinched another league triumph last weekend when they beat Brest 1-0 to go six points clear of Lens with two games left while also boasting a far superior goal difference.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 brain cancer battle</a>That meant even a Lens victory here could not realistically have prevented the Parisians from extending their domestic dominance.PSG have now won a record 14 French titles overall with 12 of them coming in the last 14 years, a period in which they have been transformed under Qatari ownership.Five in a row is the longest streak of successive Ligue 1 titles since Lyon claimed seven on the bounce between 2002 and 2008.This latest league title adds to their trophy haul for the season, in which they had already won the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Intercontinental Cup and French Champions Trophy.There might yet be more to come, as the defending European champions face Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30 -- they will become just the second team in the modern era to win back-to-back European Cups if they defeat the Gunners.<h2>‘Prepare Champions League final’</h2>"We wanted to come here and win, but we especially want to prepare for the final on May 30," last year's Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele told broadcaster beIN Sports."We have one more game to come on Sunday (against Paris FC). We will celebrate this because it's official now, we are champions."Lens, meanwhile, are now guaranteed to finish second, securing a spot in the league phase of next season's Champions League as they prepare to return to that competition for the first time since 2023/24.The northern side will also face Nice in the French Cup final on Friday, May 22.This game could have taken on far greater significance had it been played on its scheduled date in April. But it was postponed to allow PSG to rest in between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.That ultimately took the sting out of the occasion, and the visitors came into the contest without key players including Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, captain Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz and Warren Zaire-Emery in their starting line-up.Despite the changes, PSG went ahead at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis when Dembele intercepted a Malang Sarr clearance and this week's winner of the Ligue 1 player of the year prize released Kvaratskhelia to control and score.Abdallah Sima hit the post for Lens on 74 minutes and Florian Thauvin had a goal disallowed for offside late on, before Senegal international Mbaye made it 2-0 in stoppage time after being set up by Desire Doue.Wednesday's other game saw Strasbourg win 2-1 at Brest with goals from Valentin Barco and Sebastian Nanasi.However they cannot finish higher than eighth and will not therefore qualify for Europe next season.

PSG have now won a record 14 French titles overall with 12 of them coming in the last 14 years, a period in which they have been transformed under Qatari ownership.

Paris Saint-Germain secured their fifth straight French Ligue 1 title on Wednesday as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's strike set up a decisive 2-0 win away to nearest rivals Lens. The Georgian netted his 19th goal of the season just before the half-hour mark and substitute Ibrahim Mbaye added a late second as PSG took an unassailable nine-point lead at the top with one match of the season remaining. Luis Enrique's team had all but clinched another league triumph last weekend when they beat Brest 1-0 to go six points clear of Lens with two games left while also boasting a far superior goal difference. Also Read - Jason Collins, 47, NBA's first openly gay player dies after brain cancer battle That meant even a Lens victory here could not realistically have prevented the Parisians from extending their domestic dominance. PSG have now won a record 14 French titles overall with 12 of them coming in the last 14 years, a period in which they have been transformed under Qatari ownership. Five in a row is the longest streak of successive Ligue 1 titles since Lyon claimed seven on the bounce between 2002 and 2008. This latest league title adds to their trophy haul for the season, in which they had already won the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Intercontinental Cup and French Champions Trophy. There might yet be more to come, as the defending European champions face Arsenal in the Champions League final in Budapest on May 30 -- they will become just the second team in the modern era to win back-to-back European Cups if they defeat the Gunners. ‘Prepare Champions League final’ "We wanted to come here and win, but we especially want to prepare for the final on May 30," last year's Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele told broadcaster beIN Sports. "We have one more game to come on Sunday (against Paris FC). We will celebrate this because it's official now, we are champions." Lens, meanwhile, are now guaranteed to finish second, securing a spot in the league phase of next season's Champions League as they prepare to return to that competition for the first time since 2023/24. The northern side will also face Nice in the French Cup final on Friday, May 22. This game could have taken on far greater significance had it been played on its scheduled date in April. But it was postponed to allow PSG to rest in between the two legs of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. That ultimately took the sting out of the occasion, and the visitors came into the contest without key players including Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, captain Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz and Warren Zaire-Emery in their starting line-up. Despite the changes, PSG went ahead at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis when Dembele intercepted a Malang Sarr clearance and this week's winner of the Ligue 1 player of the year prize released Kvaratskhelia to control and score. Abdallah Sima hit the post for Lens on 74 minutes and Florian Thauvin had a goal disallowed for offside late on, before Senegal international Mbaye made it 2-0 in stoppage time after being set up by Desire Doue. Wednesday's other game saw Strasbourg win 2-1 at Brest with goals from Valentin Barco and Sebastian Nanasi. However they cannot finish higher than eighth and will not therefore qualify for Europe next season.

PSG have now won a record 14 French titles overall with 12 of them coming in the last 14 years, a period in which they have been transformed under Qatari ownership.

Ligue 1: Paris Saint-Germain win fifth straight title with win over closest rivals Lens

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

India experienced a mixed outing at the Thailand Open 2026 on Wednesday (May 13), as PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth secured comfortable victories to move into the round of 16, while Ayush Shetty suffered an early exit in Bangkok. The former world No. 1, Srikanth, delivered a dominant performance against Singapore’s eighth seed Loh Kean Yew, winning 21-14, 21-15 in 30 minutes. Recreating their 2021 World Championships final clash, the Indian shuttler controlled the rallies from the very beginning and gave Loh little opportunity to settle into the contest.&nbsp;Currently ranked world No. 29, Srikanth maintained his intensity throughout the match and easily dealt with a brief fightback from the Singaporean in the second game. The 2013 Thailand Open winner will next take on Chinese Taipei’s Su Li Yang in the second round.&nbsp;World No. 11 Lakshya extended his head-to-head record to 6-0 against Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh with a 21-16, 21-17 victory in 43 minutes.&nbsp;Meanwhile, PV Sindhu also advanced with ease after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Tung Ciou-Tong 21-9, 21-12 in a 33-minute encounter. The sixth seed dominated with aggressive attacking play and remained in command throughout the match to set up a round of 16 match with Denmark’s Amalie Schulz.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-pbks-vs-mi-match-no-58-timing-squad-h2h-more-1778664306382">IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about PBKS vs MI match no 58 timing, squad, H2H &amp; more</a>&nbsp;The two-time Olympic medallist is aiming to capture her first BWF World Tour title since winning the Syed Modi International in 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;India had another positive result through Devika Sihag, who claimed her first-ever Super 500-level victory. The 21-year-old overcame Japan’s Natsuki Nidaira 21-19, 13-21, 21-15 in a thrilling contest that lasted one hour and 11 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ayush Shetty, however, failed to progress despite putting up a hard fought challenge against Japan’s sixth seed Kodai Naraoka. The Badminton Asia Championships silver medallist dropped the opening game 13-21 before fighting back to take the second 21-17. Naraoka, though, dominated the decider to complete a 21-13, 17-21, 21-4 win in 59 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tharun Mannepalli’s campaign also ended in the opening round after a straight-game loss to Japan’s Koki Watanabe, who won 21-12, 21-16.&nbsp;&nbsp;Teenagers Unnati Hooda and Anmol Kharb showed promising signs despite defeats against higher-ranked rivals.&nbsp;Unnati took the opening game against Thailand’s fourth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong, but the local favourite recovered strongly to register an 11-21, 21-17, 21-16 victory.&nbsp;Anmol came close to stunning reigning champion and Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Chen Yu Fei. The 19-year-old surged to an 11-2 lead in the deciding game before the experienced Chinese shuttler staged a comeback to win 19-21, 21-13, 21-18.&nbsp;

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth storm into Thailand Open round of 16 with straight-game wins; Ayush Shetty knocked out in Bangkok

India experienced a mixed outing at the Thailand Open 2026 on Wednesday (May 13), as PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth secured comfortable victories to move into the round of 16, while Ayush Shetty suffered an early exit in Bangkok. The former world No. 1, Srikanth, delivered a dominant performance against Singapore’s eighth seed Loh Kean Yew, winning 21-14, 21-15 in 30 minutes. Recreating their 2021 World Championships final clash, the Indian shuttler controlled the rallies from the very beginning and gave Loh little opportunity to settle into the contest. Currently ranked world No. 29, Srikanth maintained his intensity throughout the match and easily dealt with a brief fightback from the Singaporean in the second game. The 2013 Thailand Open winner will next take on Chinese Taipei’s Su Li Yang in the second round. World No. 11 Lakshya extended his head-to-head record to 6-0 against Singapore’s Jia Heng Jason Teh with a 21-16, 21-17 victory in 43 minutes. Meanwhile, PV Sindhu also advanced with ease after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Tung Ciou-Tong 21-9, 21-12 in a 33-minute encounter. The sixth seed dominated with aggressive attacking play and remained in command throughout the match to set up a round of 16 match with Denmark’s Amalie Schulz. Also Read - IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about PBKS vs MI match no 58 timing, squad, H2H & more The two-time Olympic medallist is aiming to capture her first BWF World Tour title since winning the Syed Modi International in 2024. India had another positive result through Devika Sihag, who claimed her first-ever Super 500-level victory. The 21-year-old overcame Japan’s Natsuki Nidaira 21-19, 13-21, 21-15 in a thrilling contest that lasted one hour and 11 minutes. Ayush Shetty, however, failed to progress despite putting up a hard fought challenge against Japan’s sixth seed Kodai Naraoka. The Badminton Asia Championships silver medallist dropped the opening game 13-21 before fighting back to take the second 21-17. Naraoka, though, dominated the decider to complete a 21-13, 17-21, 21-4 win in 59 minutes. Tharun Mannepalli’s campaign also ended in the opening round after a straight-game loss to Japan’s Koki Watanabe, who won 21-12, 21-16. Teenagers Unnati Hooda and Anmol Kharb showed promising signs despite defeats against higher-ranked rivals. Unnati took the opening game against Thailand’s fourth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong, but the local favourite recovered strongly to register an 11-21, 21-17, 21-16 victory. Anmol came close to stunning reigning champion and Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Chen Yu Fei. The 19-year-old surged to an 11-2 lead in the deciding game before the experienced Chinese shuttler staged a comeback to win 19-21, 21-13, 21-18.

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth storm into Thailand Open round of 16 with straight-game wins; Ayush Shetty knocked out in Bangkok

Thailand Open 2026: Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Srikanth advance to round of 16; Ayush knocked out

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.

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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.

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