An alarming wave of misinformation recently swept across social media, suggesting that Afghanistan cricket star Rahmat Shah had passed away ahead of the team's upcoming tour of India. We set the record straight on how a simple translation error sparked global concern and confirm the cricketer's status.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp faced a significant setback during their IPL 2026 campaign as regular captain Rajat Patidar was sidelined due to a head injury. However, stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma has now issued an official statement, providing clarity on Patidar's recovery process and revealing the specific match that should see the captain back in action for the defending champions.
In a crucial clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 61 of IPL 2026.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been handed a significant setback as explosive England opener Phil Salt has been ruled out of the remaining IPL 2026 league-stage matches due to a finger injury. Salt, who has been recovering in the UK, is expected to return only if RCB qualifies for the playoffs.
An animated confrontation between Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi and bowling coach Umar Gul has ignited widespread speculation, surfacing just as the team underwent significant selection changes for the second Test against Bangladesh.
Veteran Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has found a home away from home with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In a revealing insight ahead of their clash against PBKS, Hazlewood drew parallels between the RCB squad and the Australian national team, emphasizing the depth and tactical variety that has propelled the defending champions to the brink of another playoff appearance.
As the IPL 2026 season reaches a boiling point, the Delhi Capitals face a must-win scenario against the Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Dive into the historical head-to-head records and critical statistics shaping this pivotal Sunday night encounter.
In a major tactical shift for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma is set to captain the side in their crucial IPL 2026 encounter against Punjab Kings. This sudden change comes as regular skipper Rajat Patidar has been ruled out of the Dharamshala fixture due to a late injury, forcing the franchise to look beyond established names like Virat Kohli for leadership.
The cricketing world is buzzing about teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose fearless performances in IPL 2026 have ignited widespread calls for his immediate inclusion in the Indian national team. With former head coach Ravi Shastri strongly endorsing his talent, an explosive India debut could be just around the corner for this young batting prodigy.
Returning to Test cricket with a splendid half-century against Bangladesh, Pakistan's prolific batter Babar Azam has etched his name in the record books by equalling Australian red-ball maestro Steve Smith's formidable tally of 20 half-centuries in the ICC World Test Championship, a remarkable feat that underscores his consistent prowess on the global stage.
