West Indies’ 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad was followed by debate over Shamar Joseph’s short-pitched bowling to Arshdeep Singh. Former Bengal cricketer Shreevats Goswami questioned the approach when India faced an extremely difficult chase in the final over. India needed 35 runs from six deliveries with one wicket remaining. Arshdeep was on strike, while Mayank Yadav stood at the non-striker’s end. Joseph continued to use short deliveries, wit

Rohit Sharma could return as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027, with the franchise’s senior management understood to be considering a move back to its most successful leader. The potential change would bring renewed attention to Mumbai’s efforts to rebuild a title-winning side after several seasons without an IPL trophy. Rohit captained Mumbai to championships in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. His familiarity with the franchise and experience managing h

The IPL 2027 player auction will be held in Goa this December, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed. The announcement brings one of the league’s biggest off-field events back to India after three consecutive auctions overseas. An exact auction date has yet to be announced. The previous three editions were staged in Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi. Dubai hosted the auction for the 2024 season, Jeddah held the 2025 mega auction, and Abu Dhabi staged the 2026 auction. Goa will therefore host the first IPL player auction in India since 2023. Why the IPL auction is returning to India IPL chairman Arun Dhumal had earlier said the BCCI wanted to bring the auction home, but securing a suitable venue during India’s busy December wedding season had been a challenge. He also indicated that the upcoming event would be a smaller auction following the 2025 mega auction. For the franchises, the Goa announcement settles the location while they prepare their squad plans for IPL 2027. Teams will now await further details, including the precise date and auction arrangements. The venue decision does not itself reveal which players will be available or how much each franchise will have to spend. Impact Player rule also under review Alongside auction planning, the BCCI is seeking fresh feedback on the IPL’s Impact Player rule. The substitution provision allows a team to bring in an additional player during a match. It is currently scheduled to remain in place through 2027, but its future has been discussed by the IPL Governing Council. Several players have raised concerns that the rule reduces opportunities for genuine all-rounders. Dhumal has said the board will consult stakeholders before taking a decision. No change to the rule has been announced, so the confirmed update for now is the auction’s return to India, with Goa set to host it in December.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed Hardik Pandya to return to the national white-ball squads but stressed that the all-rounder needs competitive match practice before being pushed back into international cricket. Gambhir said Hardik has not played enough cricket since the Indian Premier League and is not yet ready to bowl his full quota of 10 overs in a one-day match. The team management wants him to rebuild his w

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has kept the door open for a possible appearance at the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying there is still considerable time before the tournament begins. Rohit addressed the uncertainty surrounding his future during an interaction at the Global Fintech Fest on Thursday. When an audience member asked if he intended to play in the next World Cup, the veteran opener offered a brief but measured response. “October 2027 is far away, we will see about it t

India vs England 2nd ODI Cardiff Result: Root Powers England to Win The India vs England 2nd ODI Cardiff result went in England’s favour as the hosts registered a four-wicket victory at Sophia Gardens. Joe Root remained unbeaten on 99 as England chased 234 and levelled the three-match ODI series 1-1. The experienced England batter controlled a difficult

Shapoor Zadran dies at 38 after prolonged illness Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of 38 after a prolonged illness, marking a painful moment for Afghanistan cricket. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed his death on Tuesday, with several reports stating that he had been undergoing treatment in India for a rare immune disorder. A pioneer of Afghanistan’s cricket rise Zadran was among the e

Yuvraj Singh Set For Delhi Capitals Coaching Role Ahead Of IPL 2027 Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is reportedly set to join Delhi Capitals as batting coach for IPL 2027, marking a major coaching move ahead of the next Indian Premier League season. The development comes as the Delhi Capitals prepare for a fresh support staff structure after two disappointing IPL campaigns.

Former India cricket captain and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has approached the police in Kolkata over alleged defamatory and misleading posts circulated on social media. Ganguly filed the complaint on Monday, June 15, 2026, alleging that a Facebook page with millions of followers had been sharing content aimed at damaging his reputation. The complaint was submitted at Thakurpukur Police Station.

Kohli Powers RCB To Second Straight IPL Title Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026 final, with Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 helping RCB win back-to-back titles in Ahmedabad. Kohli Turns Final Into RCB Glory Night Royal Challengers Bengaluru created history by defeating the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, RCB reached 161/5 i

RCB reach IPL 2026 final after Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 93 Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their place in the IPL 2026 final with a massive 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 highlights were dominated by Bengaluru’s batting power and sharp bowling, as they scored 254/5 in 20 overs and bowled out GT for 162 in 19.3 overs. Patidar Stars In RCB 254 For 5 Vs GT

RCB And GT Eye Direct Final Spot Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will face each other in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday evening. The winner will move straight into the IPL 2026 final at Ahmedabad on May 31, 2026, while the losing team will get another chance in Qualifier 2 at New Chandigarh on May 29, 2026. Both teams finished the league stage with 18 points from 14 matches, making this playoff clash a b

Ram Charan Says Sorry To Bumrah After Viral Comment At Peddi Bhopal Music Launch   Ram Charan’s Viral Comment At Peddi Event Telugu star Ram Charan became the centre of social media discussion after a light-hearted interaction at the music launch event of his upcoming film Peddi in Bhopal. During the event, the actor was asked to describe popular Indian cricketers in a few words. He called Sachin Tendulkar’s career a legendar

Narine’s Tight Bowling Spell And X Video Buzz Keep KKR Win In Focus Sunil Narine delivered another match-defining performance for Kolkata Knight Riders as KKR defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens. The veteran spinner gave away only 13 runs in his four overs and picked up the important wicket of Hardik Pandya, helping Kolkata keep their playoff hopes alive. A video shared on X highlighted two pressure catches b

RR Chase 221 As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Powers Rajasthan Royals Win   Rajasthan Royals Stay Alive In Playoff Race Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 93 became the turning point as Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in IPL 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Chasing a tough target of 221, RR finished at 225/3 in 19.1 overs and kept their playoff hopes alive. The victory gave Rajasthan fresh momentum as they contin