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India crush Pakistan in Women's T20 World Cup opener
Smriti Mandhana scored 68 runs and Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India overwhelmed Pakistan in a 64-run victory at the Women's T20 World Cup opener in Birmingham.
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Smriti Mandhana scored 68 runs and Deepti Sharma took five wickets as India overwhelmed Pakistan in a 64-run victory at the Women's T20 World Cup opener in Birmingham.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old batting sensation who dominated IPL 2026, has been called up to India's T20 squad for series against Ireland and England. If he debuts, he will become the youngest ever Indian men's player, eclipsing Sachin Tendulkar's record. The BCCI also named Shreyas Iyer as the new captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old star of IPL 2025, is set to join the Indian T20 team. If picked, he will become the youngest debutant in Indian history, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record. Meanwhile, captain Suryakumar Yadav risks being dropped due to poor form.
Virat Kohli's unbeaten 75 led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. Kohli's measured innings and the team's disciplined bowling proved decisive in the final at Ahmedabad.
Afghanistan’s women refugee cricket team will tour England in June and attend the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s, marking a key step in rebuilding their sporting careers after the Taliban systematically excluded them from sport. The ECB announced the tour on May 22, highlighting its cultural and sporting significance and its role in standing up for women’s participation in sport.
Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 78 runs in the second Test in Sylhet to win their first home Test series against the visitors. Taijul Islam took six wickets in the final innings to seal the historic victory.
India's Sports Ministry announced on March 26 that Pakistani athletes and teams may participate in multilateral sports events hosted by India, but bilateral competitions remain prohibited. The decision aligns with India's ambitions to host major international events while navigating strained ties with Pakistan.
Kent County Cricket Club has suspended comments on its social media channels following a poor start to the season. Head coach Adam Hollioake cited concerns over the toxic effect of online abuse on players' mental health, drawing on personal tragedy and the recent deaths of former teammates.
The Sri Lankan government has temporarily taken over the administrative functions of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to facilitate structural reforms. The move follows allegations of corruption and poor management, as well as a suspension by the International Cricket Council due to political interference. Four-time SLC President Shammi Silva resigned along with his committee after the government intervention.