Rajasthan Royals secured their place in the IPL playoffs after a decisive victory over Mumbai Indians, with skipper Riyan Parag crediting brave on-field decisions and Jofra Archer's all-round performance for the win.
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The ferocity and fearlessness of a 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be pitted against the combined might of an explosive top-order when a resurgent Rajasthan Royals run into a solid Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League Eliminator in Mullanpur on Wednesday.
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has revealed the team's Test strategy, indicating a preference for Sai Sudharsan at the No.3 spot and plans to develop four spinners for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Gambhir also addressed Rishabh Pant's vice-captaincy, stressing the need for better game situation awareness.
India reduced Afghanistan to 113 for five at stumps after declaring their first innings on 564 for 8 on Day 2 of the one-off Test at Mullanpur on Sunday.
Rookie spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey is focused on creating his own identity while representing India, following his maiden call-up for the Afghanistan Test and ODI series.
Rishabh Pant expressed his disappointment after his team's defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, citing poor batting performance as the main reason for the loss.
'That has been the big factor behind me coming so far in my career.'
Chasing a daunting 215 against Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 at Mullanpur, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan turned a high-pressure contest into an exhibition of timing, elegance and composure.
Virat Kohli discusses his time as captain of the Indian Test cricket team and how a shared sense of responsibility among players contributed to their success.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was crowned the Most Valuable Player of the 2026 IPL season, achieving an unprecedented MVPI of 1071, significantly ahead of his closest competitor, Shubman Gill. His exceptional strike rate of 236 was a key factor in this achievement, making him only the third player in IPL history to surpass an MVPI of 1000 in a single season.
Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is likely to join Team India as spin bowling coach after senior management recommended his appointment to the BCCI.
What lies behind Vaibhav's amazing journey over the last couple of years is something beyond mere analysis. By any stretch of imagination, some of the shots he has played seem to remain in the realm of impossibility. Doubtless reams will be written about this and we will still not have a clue, because he would have moved on to newer peaks, notes Shreekant Sambrani.
India's Jasprit Bumrah remains the top-ranked Test bowler in the latest ICC rankings, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill hold spots in the top 10 among batsmen.
Shubman Gill's explosive 84 and Sai Sudharsan's fluent 55 powered Gujarat Titans to a formidable 229/4 against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match. Gill's innings, marked by elegant strokeplay and aggressive intent, set the stage for Gujarat's dominance.
Gujarat Titans face Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League, with a focus on stopping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and improving their batting and fielding.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Tuesday, earns praise from Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch.
Rashid Khan's tactical brilliance and four-wicket haul powered Gujarat Titans to a dominant win over Rajasthan Royals, signalling the spinner's return to peak IPL form after recent struggles.
Rajasthan Royals assistant coach Trevor Penney discusses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential to break Chris Gayle's IPL sixes record and the team's approach to managing the young talent.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after the league stage.
Ravindra Jadeja, who has played a pivotal role in CSK's three IPL title triumphs, was retained ahead of the 2025 season for a hefty Rs 18 crore.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and Jofra Archer's pace bowling led Rajasthan Royals to a 47-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL Eliminator.
Delhi Capitals ended their three-match losing streak with a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL in Jaipur on Friday.
Jadeja completes 4,000 Test runs, enters elite all-round club
Police in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district have arrested an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate for allegedly fabricating a shooting incident and possessing a live bullet. The arrest followed a forensic investigation that debunked the candidate's claims of being fired upon.
Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer has compared the Ekana pitch to the Perth track, admitting that the home team has been unable to adapt to the pace and bounce on offer. LSG have lost all three matches at home.
Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged that Ruturaj Gaikwad is still developing as captain, as the team's IPL playoff hopes were dented by a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Senior all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said leaving Chennai Super Kings was a 'difficult' decision but he is happy to be back at Rajasthan Royals -- where he won his first IPL title.
A contentious 'obstructing the field' call led to Angkrish Raghuvanshi's dismissal, causing disbelief and frustration in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp during their match in Lucknow.
Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming series against Afghanistan is under consideration as the selection committee assesses his workload.
Mitchell Starc's return to the Delhi Capitals after an injury layoff proved pivotal as he delivered a match-winning performance against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
Ravindra Jadeja said the looming series defeat to South Africa will have no bearing on India's next Test assignment in Sri Lanka in August next year.
Lucknow Super Giants wasted a strong bowling effort as a batting collapse handed them a 40-run defeat against Rajasthan Royals.
The Indian leg-spinner, whose base price was Rs 2 crore, was sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 7.4 crore at the Indian Premier League 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Mayank Yadav returned to the IPL after a 353-day absence due to a back injury. While his comeback performance wasn't perfect, his raw pace remains a significant asset for the Lucknow Super Giants.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 62.
A senior US official has emphasised the importance of openness and security in the development of artificial intelligence between India and the US, urging both nations to avoid dependencies on adversarial countries.
Jadeja said he doesn't think too much about records but is always conscious of performing strongly with both bat and ball to justify his role in the team.
Jadeja reduces South Africa to 93/7 in second innings, India smell big win
