India's second innings collapse (193 runs) and Sri Lanka's tricky start (84/4) set up a thrilling final day in Galle, with the hosts needing 288 runs to win.
Bangladesh achieved a historic nine-wicket Test victory over top-ranked Australia in Darwin, driven by a domestic fast-bowling overhaul inspired by past leadership and Virat Kohli's 2019 remarks.
Former India cricketer Zaheer Khan urges patience amid a spate of injuries affecting Indian cricket, while discussing workload management, young pacer Gurnoor Brar, and Mohammed Shami's situation in Colombo.
India's struggle to take wickets in the middle overs (20-35) is a concern for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Captain Shubman Gill believes tall fast bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana can provide breakthroughs, even on unresponsive pitches, as the team explores alternatives to wrist spin.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the IPL 2026 Orange Cap winner with 776 runs, revealed his father's inspiration from Sunil Gavaskar's stories. Sooryavanshi won five major awards, including Emerging Player and Super Striker.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the IPL 2026 Orange Cap with 776 runs. He revealed his father inspired him by sharing stories of Sunil Gavaskar, who famously faced fearsome fast bowlers without a helmet.
At 36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar defies typical fast bowler decline in the IPL, attributing his longevity to meticulous fitness planning, discipline, and proactive injury prevention under coach Surya Pratap Yadav.
Rajat Patidar scored 93 off 33 deliveries, hitting 9 sixes (7 against pacers), to power Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans, showcasing fearless batting and skill against both spin and pace.
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar is concerned about the game's increasing tilt towards batters, especially in T20s. He highlights shorter boundaries, fielding restrictions, and powerful bats as key issues. Gavaskar specifically advocates for a more lenient wide bouncer rule, arguing bowlers are unfairly penalized. He urges the ICC Cricket Committee to consider measures to restore balance for the bowling fraternity.
Gujarat Titans are leading IPL 2026 with 29 wickets by pacers using short balls, significantly ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders (19) and Rajasthan Royals (16). Their pace trio of Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder and Kagiso Rabada dismantled Punjab Kings, with Holder delivering a match-winning 4/24 spell as PBKS collapsed to 47/5 inside nine overs.
The Gujarat Titans are leading the IPL 2026 in wickets taken via short balls, with 29 dismissals. Their pace trio of Mohammed Siraj, Jason Holder, and Kagiso Rabada recently overwhelmed the Punjab Kings, securing a dominant performance.
Pat Cummins is set to return from a back injury for Sunrisers Hyderabad's eighth IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals after passing a fitness test. He is expected to retake captaincy from stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan.
