After a masterful 4-wicket performance and a dramatic last-over six to seal victory against Mumbai Indians, Bhuvneshwar Kumar reflects on the discipline and freedom driving his best IPL season yet.
In a heart-stopping IPL 2026 encounter in Raipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru snatched a two-wicket win off the final ball against Mumbai Indians, propelled by Krunal Pandya’s heroic 73 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s sensational late cameo, ending MI's playoff hopes in the process.
In a remarkable turnaround at Cardiff, Somerset regained the upper hand on the third day against Glamorgan. Following a disastrous second evening that left them reeling at 32 for 6, Tom Abell's gritty half-century and a captain's knock from Lewis Gregory provided the foundation for a spirited defense. With Glamorgan currently five wickets down and still needing 143 runs to win, the stage is set for a thrilling final day showdown.
Dan Lawrence steered Surrey to a vital first-innings lead with a masterful century against Nottinghamshire, though the match remains finely poised as injury concerns emerge for England hopeful Gus Atkinson.
In a display of remarkable poise, debutant Azan Awais battled through a series of bouncers to score a maiden Test century, anchoring Pakistan's innings on a thrilling, rain-affected third day in Mirpur.
The recent resolution of unpaid salaries for Dhaka Capitals players in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) brought relief, but for all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin, the prolonged uncertainty left a deep and lasting psychological impact on the cricketers, affecting their on-field focus and overall well-being. He emphasized how such financial complications extend beyond mere payment issues, directly influencing player performance and mental stability during a high-stakes tournament.
A devastating spell of bowling from Callum Parkinson and a clinical run chase saw Durham dismantle Worcestershire at New Road, securing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory to strengthen their grip on the Division Two summit.
As the Dhaka Test moves into its critical final stages, Bangladesh has emerged from Day 3 with a slender 34-run overall lead against Pakistan. With the match delicately poised, star all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has outlined a clear roadmap for the hosts, targeting a lead of 300 runs to put the visitors under pressure on a deteriorating Mirpur surface.
The Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals face off in a critical encounter at Dharamsala, with both franchises desperate to end poor runs of form. While PBKS aim to regain their place at the summit of the points table, DC fights to keep their dwindling playoff aspirations alive.
After being struck on the helmet by a lethal delivery from Nahid Rana, debutant Azan Awais found the mental fortitude to overcome the shock and etch his name in history as the 14th Pakistani player to score a century on Test debut.
