India, seeking to finalize team balance, faces Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Mullanpur, with key decisions on a new number three batsman and Ravindra Jadeja's successor.
Hardik Pandya will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on June 2 for fitness assessments ahead of the Afghanistan series. The Indian Test squad also begins training in Mullanpur for their one-off Test.
Hardik Pandya will report to the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on June 2 for fitness assessments. He is expected to join the India ODI squad for the Afghanistan series on June 11, after a week of drills. Meanwhile, the India Test squad begins training in Mullanpur for their match against Afghanistan.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, delivered a record-breaking, calculated batting performance in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, scoring 97 off 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, showcasing cricketing intelligence and fearlessness.
The IPL 2026 playoff teams are confirmed: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, and Rajasthan Royals. Qualifier 1 features RCB vs GT on May 26 in Dharamsala. The Eliminator pits SRH against RR on May 27 in New Chandigarh.
The 2026 Indian Premier League final is scheduled for May 31 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, deviating from the tradition of hosting it at the reigning champions' home ground. Playoffs are slated for May 26, 27, and 29, with matches to be held in Mullanpur and Dharamsala.
The BCCI will announce the IPL-2026 playoff venues within two days, according to secretary Devajit Saikia. While the exact locations remain undisclosed, the final is scheduled for May 31. Last year's playoffs were held in Mullanpur and Ahmedabad, with Kolkata initially slated for the final.
The BCCI is set to finalize and announce the venues for the IPL 2026 playoffs in the coming days. While the final is confirmed for May 31, officials have not yet disclosed whether previous host cities will retain their roles.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, fresh off a century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, arrived at the Rajasthan Royals team hotel. Despite his recent success, he displayed humility by gifting his welcome garland to a young fan. The team is preparing to face Punjab Kings in Mullanpur.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, fresh off a century against Sunrisers Hyderabad, arrived at the Rajasthan Royals team hotel. Despite his recent success, he displayed humility by gifting his welcome garland to a young fan. The team is preparing to face Punjab Kings in Mullanpur.
"Ghabraiye, aap Mullanpur mein hain," said Arshdeep Singh in a reel posted on his Instagram account after the match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
