A recap of the action of the fifth week of IPL 2026.
The fourth season of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, will be held in India, aiming to leverage the country's booming chess culture, the tournament organisers announced on Friday.
Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by the Shah Rukh Khan family and Mehta Group, emerged as the most valuable franchise.
Madhav Tiwari, a 22-year-old all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, delivered a Player of the Match performance on his IPL debut for Delhi Capitals, showcasing his talent with both bat and ball.
Chennai Super Kings' pacer Khaleel Ahmed was ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a quadriceps injury.
Investigators are probing the network of Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged international drug trafficker, and have uncovered links with chemists and pharma dealers who allegedly aided his illicit trans-national racket.
The weekend games were a reminder of why the IPL is cricket's most popular and exciting tournament.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson is a strong contender for the national side's T20I captaincy, citing his IPL experience and improved consistency.
Chennai Super Kings stalwart Mahendra Singh Dhoni was seen keeping wickets during a practice session ahead of their high-voltage clash against the Mumbai Indians on Wednesday.
Sanju Samson has all but carried Chennai Super Kings' batting through IPL 2026, turning games with a consistency few others in the side have managed.
Jason Holder calls for a fair balance between bat and ball in IPL 2024, highlighting the satisfaction of contests where bowlers play a significant role.
Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has expressed concern over recent off-field incidents involving team members, including captain Riyan Parag, and stressed the importance of maintaining a positive team culture.
M S Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav together captures the legacy of Indian T20 cricket.
Arshdeep Singh credits Ricky Ponting for helping him rediscover his rhythm after a match-winning performance against Mumbai Indians.
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) has been appointed as India's next Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has been named the next Chief of the Naval Staff, succeeding Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi. Lt Gen Subramani's primary mandate will be to implement the military theaterisation plan and bolster tri-services synergy.
A summary of the concluding matches of the Premier League season on Sunday.
Gujarat Titans all-rounder Jason Holder delivered a match-winning spell to guide his side to a tense four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in an Indian Premier League clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Javokhir Sindarov in the second round of the Super Chess Classics. Other results from the round include victories for Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Vincent Keymer, while Fabiano Caruana and Wesley So drew their respective matches.
FIFA's Technical Study Group believes set-pieces are unlikely to dominate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Gilberto Silva predicting tighter, transition-based football due to limited preparation time for national teams.
RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya's prediction about Virat Kohli came true in style, as the star batter smashed a brilliant century against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur on Wednesday-just days after back-to-back ducks in his previous outing.
Jofra Archer's superb all-round showing helped Rajasthan Royals outclass Mumbai Indians to seal their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs, in Mumbai.
Akeal Hosein explains how adapting to pitch conditions helped him claim four wickets as Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in IPL 2026.
Shreyas Iyer ends his Wankhede drought with a fluent fifty as Punjab Kings chase down 195 to beat Mumbai Indians and go top of the table.
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad criticised his team's bowling performance after a defeat to Punjab Kings in their recent IPL match, despite a strong batting display.
Virat Kohli praises Bhuvneshwar Kumar's resurgence in IPL 2026, highlighting his 'uncomplicated consistency' and technical abilities. Kumar's impressive wicket haul and economy rate have been crucial for RCB's success.
Krunal Pandya calls RCB's 2025 title win deeply emotional
Babar Azam has become the fastest player to reach 12,000 runs in T20 cricket, achieving the milestone in his 338th innings during a Pakistan Super League match in Karachi.
In only his 10th IPL match, Australian Cooper Connolly hit his maiden T20 century at Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their 100th Indian Premier League victory by successfully chasing down 244 runs against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. This win also marked the 10th successful chase of 200-plus runs this season, setting a new record for a single IPL edition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy to deepen India's bilateral ties amid geopolitical changes.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Phil Salt has returned to England for scans on a finger injury sustained last month, sidelining him from recent IPL matches.
Shreyas Iyer's sensational relay catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya during the Mumbai Indians versus Punjab Kings IPL match at the Wankhede stadium is being hailed as a defining moment of the season.
Rain is threatening the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens.
Gujarat Titans secured a convincing victory against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match, with Shubman Gill highlighting the need for improvement in finishing innings.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant reflected on the team's tactics and spoke on taking positives from the game after their big loss to Punjab Kings on Sunday.
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has stated that the team is unlikely to seek an immediate replacement for the injured Ayush Mhatre, and MS Dhoni's availability depends on medical clearance and his own fitness assessment.
'That has been the big factor behind me coming so far in my career.'
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) has named Shreyas Iyer as the brand ambassador for its Formula 1 programme in India.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, attributes the team's IPL success to a 'hunter mindset' that prevents complacency after their previous trophy win. This psychological shift has been key to maintaining motivation and focus.
Abhishek Sharma smashed a quickfire 74 off 28 balls to propel Sunrisers Hyderabad to a strong position against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League match in Mullanpur on Saturday.
