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Ahmedabad : Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrived in Ahmedabad on the back of a famous nine-wicket win over Delhi Capitals. They bundled the hosts for 75 runs and got the job done rather comfortably with the bat. It was expected to give them confidence as RCB arrived as favourites against the inconsistent Gujarat Titans.  However, cricket isn’t played on paper as the Shubman Gill-led side defied odds and beat RCB by four wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The visitors have a stunning batting unit, which has done remarkably well so far in the season, but in Ahmedabad, they suffered again,…

New Delhi: Angrish Raghuvanshi’s dismissal against Lucknow Super Giants drew much controversy in the ongoing IPL 2026. Notably, the Kolkata Knight Riders batter attempted for a run, but was asked to go back midway. While returning, he changed his path. During which, Mohammed Shami’s run-out attempt was blocked by Raghuvanshi, which looked unintentional. However, the umpires ruled it an obstruction of the field, resulting in the youngster being asked to walk back.  Notably, the decision to rule the batter out for obstructing the field quickly became a talking point, with observers questioning whether the movement that led to the contact…

Ahmedabad : Rajat Patidar’s dismissal against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad sparked a strong reaction from star batter Virat Kohli. Notably, the RCB captain attempted to pull Arshad Khan, but a top edge took it towards deep backward square leg. In an attempt to complete the catch, West Indies international Jason Holder charged towards his right, dived and caught the ball, which was very close to the ground.  What followed was immediate uncertainty. The umpires called for the third umpire to review it and the replays suggested the ball may have touched the ground as Holder finished the movement. However, upon…

New Delhi: Jonty Rhodes, Faf du Plessis and Heinrich Klaasen acquired the Rotterdam franchise of the European T20 Premier League. The season is scheduled to begin on August 26, with Glasgow, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Dublin and Belfast being named the five other teams. The six-team franchise tournament is expected to elevate cricket in the European sub-continent, especially after the rise of Italy, Scotland and Netherlands in recent times. Meanwhile, on Thursday, April 30, Rotterdam announced Faf du Plessis as the new captain of the franchise. During the media interaction, co-owner Jonty Rhodes promised to build a cricketing ecosystem in Rotterdam to…

New Delhi: Sri Lanka’s cricket administration has been reshaped after the government removed the existing leadership and installed a nine-member Transformation Committee to take charge. The group brings together a mix of cricketing experience and expertise from outside the sport, with Kumar Sangakkara the most recognisable name among the former players involved. Roshan Mahanama and Sidath Wettimuny are also part of the setup. As things stand, leadership of the committee rests with Eran Wickramaratne, who comes from the opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya and has stepped away from political duties to take on the assignment. His appointment, coming from outside the…

New Delhi: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis and ex-Proteas cricketers Jonty Rhodes and Heinrich Klaasen have joined hands to co-own the Rotterdam franchise, the fifth team in the upcoming European T20 Premier League (ETPL). Moreover, Du Plessis will be the captain of the team in the inaugural season of the European tournament that will be played from August 26 to September 20, 2026. The announcement marks a milestone for a league that is rapidly establishing itself as one of the most anticipated new competitions in world cricket, set to debut across six European cities this August. Across 33…