Taiwan's T-Dome air defence program is delayed as the indigenous Strong Bow missile system lacks a clear funding source. The legislature approved a reduced special defence budget, excluding the missile system. Efforts to secure supplementary funding are stalled due to disagreements between the cabinet and defence ministry.
Taiwan's legislature approved a reduced NT$780 billion defense budget in May. Efforts to revive a larger, rejected NT$1.25 trillion package face funding disagreements between the cabinet and defense ministry, according to unnamed officials.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed surprise over India's decision to leave out 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the playing XI for the T20I against Ireland. Despite the youngster's recent call-up and impressive form, India opted for experienced players, leading Vaughan to question the move on social media.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed surprise over India's decision to omit 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the playing XI for the T20I against Ireland. Despite Sooryavanshi's impressive rise, India opted for experienced players, leading Vaughan to question the move on social media.
MI New York, led by Nicholas Pooran's unbeaten 68, defeated Texas Super Kings by eight wickets in MLC 2026. Trent Boult and Corbin Bosch starred with the ball, restricting Texas to 158 before Pooran guided the chase.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 94 off 29 balls, a List A record, to guide India A to 377/9. India A then defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the tri-series final, restricting the hosts to 311 despite strong individual efforts.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 94 off 29 balls, setting a List A record for fastest fifty in 11 deliveries, as India A defeated Sri Lanka A by 66 runs in the tri-series final. India A posted 377/9, with Sri Lanka A managing 311 in reply.
Bangladesh secured a historic 2-0 Test series whitewash against Pakistan with a 78-run victory in the second Test in Sylhet. Litton Das and Mushfiqur Rahim starred with centuries, while Taijul Islam took nine wickets in the match to seal the win.
Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first against Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL match. Both teams made lineup changes as they navigate the intense playoff race.
Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop suggests India's T20 World Cup winners might have benefited from a longer break before the IPL, citing their subsequent inconsistent performances. He also advocates for more varied pitches to balance the game between bat and ball, noting that strong bowling is crucial for champion teams.
LSG skipper Rishabh Pant admitted their batting collapse is the main reason for their poor IPL 2026 run after a 40-run loss to Rajasthan Royals, their fifth defeat in seven games. He said the team must “look for answers inside” and improve shot selection and partnerships after being bowled out for 119 chasing 160, despite a strong bowling effort earlier.
Lucknow Super Giants suffered a shocking 40-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals after collapsing to 119 while chasing 160. Despite a strong bowling effort led by Mohammed Shami, LSG failed to handle pressure with poor shot selection. Mitchell Marsh’s 55 went in vain as wickets fell rapidly, triggered by Rishabh Pant’s dismissal. Rajasthan’s Ravindra Jadeja (43*) and Jofra Archer (3/20) played key roles in a clinical all-round win.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant was dismissed for a three-ball duck in the second over, compounding an early collapse that saw two wickets fall without scoring in the first two overs while chasing 159 against Rajasthan Royals. Pant attempted an ill-judged slog against Nandre Burger, edging behind to Dhruv Jurel. Earlier, Ayush Badoni was run out on the first ball of the second over. Despite LSG's Indian bowling unit restricting RR to 159/6, with Mohammed Shami taking 2/30 and Mohsin Khan 2/17, Pant's failure at the top of the chase highlighted continuing concerns over his form.
In an IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals, LSG captain Rishabh Pant fumbled a run-out opportunity after a mix-up between Ravindra Jadeja and Donovan Ferreira. Pant initially dislodged the stumps but fumbled the follow-up, allowing Ferreira to dive back into his crease despite being nowhere near it. The incident occurred during Mayank Yadav's over and went viral on social media, with fans comparing it to PSL standards.
LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun remains optimistic about his team's chances despite just two wins from six games in IPL 2026. Speaking after a heavy loss to Punjab Kings, Arun defended his bowling unit, stating there is no major cause for concern and that the predominantly Indian attack has the quality to bounce back.
Ravichandran Ashwin has criticized Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag. Ashwin questioned Parag's decisions during the IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He highlighted a moment where Ravindra Jadeja was not utilized against left-handers. Ashwin believes this showed poor captaincy. The former spinner stressed the importance of trusting bowlers. Rajasthan Royals lost the match despite strong bowling performances.
Mumbai Indians, struggling at the bottom of IPL 2026, face a resurgent Gujarat Titans. MI seeks to revive their season against GT's strong bowling attack, led by Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan. Key player battles, including Shubman Gill vs. Jasprit Bumrah and Rohit Sharma vs. Kagiso Rabada, will be crucial.
Mumbai Indians, with just one win from five matches, face a must-win situation against Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rooted to the bottom of the IPL table, MI have never beaten GT at this venue. MI's bowling has struggled with the new-ball pair of Deepak Chahar and Trent Boult lacking penetration, while even Jasprit Bumrah appears short of usual rhythm. GT boast a strong bowling attack featuring Mohammad Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan.
Chennai Super Kings climbed to seventh in the IPL points table despite a narrow 10-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. The defeat, by a small margin, significantly improved CSK's net run rate, allowing them to overtake Lucknow Super Giants. SRH successfully defended 194, with strong bowling performances limiting CSK's chase.
