Lucknow Super Giants are set to receive a significant mid-season boost with Australia batter Josh Inglis likely to join the squad ahead of their IPL clash against Mumbai Indians on May 4.
Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will captain Australia in the upcoming one-day international series against Pakistan after regular skipper Mitchell Marsh was ruled out with an ankle injury.
Australia will be without Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head and Tanveer Sangha for the ODI series against Bangladesh, with Josh Inglis taking over as captain and Todd Murphy, Ollie Peake and Matt Short called up as replacements.
Josh Inglis's blistering 72 helped Lucknow Super Giants post a competitive 196 for six against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Inglis and Ayush Badoni's aggressive batting helped Lucknow recover from an early slump.
Pakistan defeated Australia by four wickets in the third and final One-day International in Lahore, securing the series 2-1. Australia, batting first, were bowled out for 157, with Pakistan successfully chasing the target with 49 balls to spare, thanks to strong bowling performances and a steady knock from Babar Azam.
Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis and spinner Adam Zampa will miss Australia's first one-day international against India in Perth on Sunday, Cricket Australia said on Tuesday.
Australian batter Josh Inglis, who was to be available for only four IPL matches next year, could play more games after securing a hefty bid from Lucknow Super Giants in the recent players' auction, triggering uneasiness in the BCCI and his former franchise Punjab Kings.
Australia has strategically rested key pacers Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, while 3 uncapped players get call-up for the upcoming tours of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings rode on Urvil Patel's explosive 23-ball 65 to beat Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets in a tense IPL clash and keep their playoff hopes alive in Chennai on Sunday.
After a shaky start, Chennai Super Kings recovered to post a total of 187 against Lucknow Super Giants, thanks to a resilient innings from Kartik Sharma and support from Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube.
Shreyas Iyer has emerged as a calm and confident T20 leader, earning praise for his sharp tactics, composed decision-making, and strong support for his players under pressure.
Cricket Australia has confirmed that its players participating in the IPL 2026 will be allowed to fulfil their commitments, granting them exemption from the ODI series against Pakistan.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant lamented poor fielding as a key factor in their five-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a recent Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Despite a strong batting performance, dropped catches and Urvil Patel's explosive innings led to CSK's victory, effectively ending LSG's playoff hopes.
Matt Renshaw produced a career-best unbeaten 89 to guide Australia to a seven-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Twenty20 on Friday, sealing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Australia secured a dramatic one-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the final One Day International, preventing a series whitewash. Cooper Connolly's superb century anchored Australia's chase of 274, despite a strong bowling performance from Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam.
Spinners Adam Zampa and Joel Davies picked up three wickets each as Australia defeated Bangladesh by four wickets in the first T20 International of the three-match series in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Chennai Super Kings will aim to boost their playoff chances as they take on Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial Indian Premier League match. CSK's campaign has been inconsistent, while LSG are struggling at the bottom of the table.
Punjab Kings face a must-win situation against Lucknow Super Giants to keep their IPL playoff hopes alive, needing a turnaround after a series of defeats and dependence on other match results.
Bangladesh secured a landmark series victory over a second-string Australian side with a composed chase in a rain-affected second One-Day International in Dhaka on Thursday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match contest.
Delhi-born Nikhil Chaudhary, who played for Punjab till 2016-2017, was called up to the Australian T20 squad for a three-match tour to Bangladesh next week.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that his bowlers failed to live up to expectations in the team's seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. CSK, with 12 points from 12 matches, now find themselves in a must-win situation in their remaining league games.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazed his way to a breathtaking 38-ball 93 as Rajasthan Royals moved closer to a playoff berth with a thumping seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.
Lucknow Super Giants face a crucial rebuilding phase after finishing last in IPL 2026 and Rishabh Pant stepping down as captain. From auction strategy and potential Hardik Pandya interest to coaching changes and retention plans, here's what lies ahead for LSG before IPL 2027.
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey says the team must treat every remaining game as a 'final' after their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants left their IPL campaign hanging by a thread.
Chennai Super Kings, still in the hunt for a play-off berth, will look to continue their recent resilient run when they take on the already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2026 match on Friday.
Australia arrive in Pakistan for three-match T20I series ahead of T20 World Cup
Australia's middle order enforcer Josh Inglis said their depleted side will draw a lot of confidence after pulling off a record chase against England in their Champions Trophy opener on Saturday.
Australia's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his Test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654/6.
Josh Inglis slammed a brilliant century as Australia completed the highest chase in an ICC men's tournament against England in Lahore on Saturday.
Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten century and Prabhsimran Singh's half-century helped Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Punjab Kings now depend on the result of the Rajasthan Royals versus Mumbai Indians match to determine their fate in IPL 2026.
Cricket Australia has announced its contracted player list for 2026/27, with some notable changes including the omission of Glenn Maxwell and Sam Konstas, and the inclusion of Brendan Doggett.
In a resolute display, Punjab Kings outsmarted Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in a must-win encounter and assured themselves of a top-two finish in the IPL at the Sawai Mansingh stadium, Jaipur, on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to rediscover their batting form after a recent collapse as they face Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. RCB, currently second in the standings, need to regroup after a defeat against Gujarat Titans, while LSG are struggling at the bottom after losing their last six matches.
Lucknow Super Giants' global director of cricket, Tom Moody, attributes the team's IPL exit to inconsistent batting performances, particularly in the middle order. Jamie Overton of CSK credits his success to simple execution and praises the team environment.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after the league stage.
Josh Inglis smashed a maiden ODI century (120 not out) to lead Australia to a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in a high-scoring Champions Trophy match.
Australia, despite missing key pacers, are overwhelming favorites against Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener.
All-rounder Cameron Green will miss the three-match ODI series against India due to side soreness.
Rajasthan Royals face Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL match, needing an all-round improvement to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Royals must address batting collapses and fielding errors to secure a vital win.
IMAGES from the Group B Champions Trophy match between Australia and England in Lahore on Saturday
