Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in IPL 2026 despite a record knock by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.   Rajasthan posted 228/6 after Sooryavanshi scored a 36-ball century. It was one of the fastest tons in IPL history. He also became the first player to hit two hundreds in under 40 balls. He added a key stand with Dhruv Jurel.   Hyderabad chased the target with strong batting. Ishan Kishan made 74 runs. Abhishek Sharma scored 57.   Eshan Malinga took two wickets. Pat Cummins kept runs low. (PC: BCCI)

S Sreesanth has once again sparked controversy by declaring that he has completely cut ties with former teammate Harbhajan Singh and even blocked him on Instagram. The dispute traces back to the infamous 2008 IPL 'slapgate' incident, which resurfaced after Harbhajan reportedly featured in a commercial referencing it. Sreesanth alleged that Harbhajan earned around Rs 80 lakh to Rs 1 crore from the advertisement and asked him to promote it, which he found insensitive. He stated that while he has forgiven Harbhajan, he cannot forget the incident. The former pacer said the commercialisation of the controversy led to his decision. (PC: AFP)

Chennai Super Kings delivered a dominant performance to thrash Mumbai Indians by 103 runs at Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026. Sanju Samson starred with a शानदार unbeaten 101, guiding CSK to 207/6. In response, MI collapsed to just 104, with Akeal Hosein and CSK spinners dismantling the batting lineup. The match marked a historic moment as MS Dhoni missed the game. CSK’s all-round brilliance highlighted their strong form, while MI suffered one of their heaviest defeats in IPL history. (PC: PTI)

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings meet in IPL 2026 with both teams still searching for form. The focus is on MS Dhoni, who is close to returning after a calf injury. Rohit Sharma is also close to a comeback from a hamstring issue. Both players trained ahead of the match at Wankhede. Their availability is not confirmed. Both teams have struggled for consistency this season. Mumbai and Chennai have used many players and are yet to settle combinations. Despite poor form, the rivalry remains close. One key moment or player could decide the match. (PC: India Today)

Iran’s national football team will participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup despite ongoing conflict, officials confirmed. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said the team is fully prepared, with logistics managed by the sports ministry. Participation had been uncertain after US-Israeli strikes in February and safety concerns over matches scheduled in the United States. Iran is set to play all group-stage fixtures in American cities, including games against New Zealand, Belgium and Egypt. While earlier remarks from Iranian officials questioned involvement, and Donald Trump raised safety concerns, FIFA has insisted the team will compete. Authorities hope conditions improve, allowing the tournament to proceed peacefully. (PC: Shutterstock)

Former BCCI chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth has spoken about the controversial omission of Rohit Sharma from India’s 2011 World Cup squad, calling it an “unfortunate” decision. Srikkanth admitted the call was difficult and acknowledged that Rohit later proved his worth with outstanding performances for India. At the time, selectors prioritised other players based on form and team balance, but the exclusion remains one of Indian cricket’s most debated decisions. His remarks have reignited discussions among fans and experts about selection choices and how they impact players’ careers in major tournaments. (PC: NDTV)

Board of Control for Cricket in India is considering resting key players like Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah for the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 6 in Mullanpur, just six days after IPL 2026 ends. The move aims to manage workload ahead of crucial ODI assignments and upcoming World Test Championship fixtures, especially since the Afghanistan Test carries no WTC points. Emerging players such as Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, and Manav Suthar are likely to get debut opportunities after strong domestic performances. Final selection may depend on IPL playoff participation of senior players. (PC: PTI)

Lucknow Super Giants will soon get a boost as Josh Inglis is set to join the squad. He will arrive before their May 4 match against Mumbai Indians. Inglis missed the first half of IPL 2026 due to his wedding. He was bought for ₹8.6 crore. The batter is expected to play the last six matches. LSG are currently struggling after three straight losses. The team is placed eighth on the points table. Inglis scored 278 runs last season. His return is expected to strengthen the batting line-up.

Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 99 runs in IPL 2026. It is GT’s biggest loss in the league. Tilak Varma scored 101 runs off 45 balls. Ashwani Kumar took four wickets. MI posted 199 for 5 after batting first. GT were all out for 100 in 15.5 overs. “It is their biggest defeat,” match records showed. GT’s previous worst loss was by 83 runs in 2025. The win ended MI’s four-match losing streak. The match was played in Ahmedabad. Hardik Pandya’s team delivered a strong performance with both bat and ball. (PC: Creimas)

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised Chennai Super Kings for mismanaging MS Dhoni amid his ongoing fitness struggles in IPL 2026. Dhoni, recovering from a calf injury, has yet to feature even after six matches, leaving uncertainty over his availability. Manjrekar defended captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, blaming team decision-makers instead. He also highlighted how Dhoni’s massive fan following has complicated team dynamics. With CSK showing inconsistent form and lacking clarity on Dhoni’s role, concerns remain over how the franchise plans to utilize the veteran going forward.