India A faces Afghanistan A in a must-win Dambulla match on June 17 to reach the Sri Lanka A-Team Tri-Series final. Key players include Ruturaj Gaikwad and Suryansh Shedge for India A, and Imran Mir and Abdullah Ahmadzai for Afghanistan A. The match will be televised on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV.
India A's tri-series match against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla ended in controversy after a Super Over was conducted despite rapidly deteriorating light. India A captain Tilak Varma pushed for the tie-breaker, leading to prolonged discussions and a match played in near darkness, resulting in India A's defeat and a post-match altercation.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticizes selectors for dropping T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav from India's T20I squad, citing his recent achievement and suggesting he deserved more time to prove himself.
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for tours of Ireland and England, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Notably, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in both squads, while Jasprit Bumrah is omitted from T20I squads but included in the Asian Games team.
India's ODI squad for the Afghanistan series faces potential changes due to fitness issues with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. If they are unavailable, players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, and Devdutt Padikkal, with strong List A records, are contenders.
Tilak Varma pledges loyalty to Mumbai Indians, vowing not to leave until they win another IPL title. Despite MI's elimination from IPL 2026, Varma's commitment is a bright spot for the franchise.
Kris Srikkanth lauded Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy after Mumbai Indians' six-wicket IPL victory over Punjab Kings. Bumrah, stepping in as skipper, guided the team to a crucial win, with bowlers Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar performing well.
Tilak Varma's unbeaten 75 helps Mumbai Indians chase down 200/8, securing a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, dashing PBKS' playoff hopes with their fifth straight loss.
Punjab Kings lost their fifth consecutive match in IPL 2026 to Mumbai Indians, who chased down 201 with six wickets to spare, leaving PBKS with 13 points from 12 matches and under pressure in the playoff race.
Mumbai Indians, led by Jasprit Bumrah, defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets in Dharamsala, keeping the IPL 2026 points table open. Despite the win, MI remains eliminated with 8 points, while PBKS's playoff chances slim with 13 points from 12 games.
Mumbai Indians crashed out of the IPL after a loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, marking their sixth consecutive season without a trophy. Inconsistent performances from the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma and a lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah have plagued the team. Yet, Head coach Mahela Jayawardene continues to back the 'core group' despite the struggles.
Mumbai Indians crashed out of the IPL after a loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, marking their sixth consecutive season without a trophy. Inconsistent performances from the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma and a lack of support for Jasprit Bumrah have plagued the team. Yet, Head coach Mahela Jayawardene continues to back the 'core group' despite the struggles.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru snatched a dramatic victory from Mumbai Indians on the final ball in Raipur. Krunal Pandya's valiant 73 was ended by a spectacular catch, but RCB still needed 18 from 12. Despite Jasprit Bumrah's tight penultimate over, Raj Bawa couldn't defend the target, leading to a thrilling last-ball win for Bengaluru.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a stellar 4/23 spell against Mumbai Indians, propelling Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory. His performance, including the wickets of Rickelton, Rohit, Suryakumar, and Tilak Varma, secured him the IPL 2026 Purple Cap with 21 wickets. This marks his sixth three-wicket haul this season, highlighting his consistent impact for RCB.
Virat Kohli's IPL 2026 campaign hit a new low with a golden duck against Mumbai Indians, his second consecutive failure. Deepak Chahar claimed the crucial wicket, adding to Kohli's struggles against MI. Earlier, Mumbai Indians posted 166/7 despite a poor start, thanks to Tilak Varma's fifty and Naman Dhir's contribution.
Virat Kohli's IPL 2026 campaign hit a new low with a golden duck against Mumbai Indians, his second consecutive failure. Deepak Chahar claimed the crucial wicket, adding to Kohli's struggles against MI. Earlier, Mumbai Indians posted 166/7 despite a poor start, thanks to Tilak Varma's fifty and Naman Dhir's contribution.
Mumbai Indians suffered an eight-wicket defeat to Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk in IPL 2026. During the match, Tilak Varma was struck on the wrist by a delivery from CSK pacer Jamie Overton, causing his WHOOP fitness tracking band (worth approximately Rs 28,000) to dislodge. After receiving medical attention, Varma resumed batting. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 67 to guide his team to victory, while Mumbai Indians continue to struggle with just two wins in nine matches.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has defended underperforming key players Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma as the five-time champions sit at the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. Suryakumar Yadav has scored only 183 runs in nine matches after a record-breaking 717-run season in 2025. Jayawardene expressed confidence that Suryakumar is close to regaining form, while backing Tilak Varma to learn from his contrasting season — which included a unbeaten 101 off 45 balls against Gujarat Titans. The coach emphasized that bowling struggles are a collective responsibility and not solely on Bumrah.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has defended underperforming key players Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma after the team slid to the bottom of the IPL 2026 points table. Suryakumar, who scored 717 runs in his record-breaking 2025 season, has managed only 183 runs in 9 matches this year. Jayawardene emphasized collective bowling responsibility and backed Tilak Varma, who scored a century against Gujarat Titans but has otherwise contributed minimally.
A heated altercation erupted between Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma and Chennai Super Kings bowler Jamie Overton during IPL 2026 at Wankhede Stadium. The flashpoint occurred on the final ball of the 10th over when Tilak claimed his vision was obstructed. Captain Suryakumar Yadav also joined the exchange before umpires separated the players. Post-match handshakes saw reconciliation between the two. CSK won by 103 runs with Sanju Samson scoring an unbeaten 101.
Tilak Varma silenced critics with a stunning maiden IPL century, scoring 101 off 45 balls against Gujarat Titans. His composed yet aggressive innings, featuring seven sixes, propelled MI to 199/5. GT batting coach Matthew Hayden lauded Varma's ability to perform when others struggled, highlighting his crucial knock.
Tilak Varma's maiden IPL century, a blistering 101 off 45 balls, powered Mumbai Indians to a vital win. Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the innings as one of the best he's seen, highlighting Hardik Pandya's mid-pitch encouragement as a key motivator. Varma's aggressive display against a strong attack and Mumbai's late surge sealed the victory.
Tilak Varma's maiden IPL century, a blistering 101 off 45 balls, powered Mumbai Indians to a vital win. Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the innings as one of the best he's seen, highlighting Hardik Pandya's mid-pitch encouragement as a key motivator. Varma's aggressive display against a strong attack and Mumbai's late surge sealed the victory.
