1. IPL 2026: RCB Faces Gujarat in Today's Final Match
The final match of the ongoing IPL season will be played today, Sunday, May 31, between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans. This clash between the two teams is set to begin at 7:30 PM at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Whichever team emerges victorious today will claim the IPL trophy for the second time.
Shubman Gill Sets Sights on T20 Team Comeback; Says: "Waiting for Another Opportunity"
Team India's Test and ODI captain, Shubman Gill, is eager to represent the country once again in the fast-paced format of cricket (T20Is). He has made it clear that if the selectors grant him another opportunity, he would be absolutely delighted to return to the T20 squad.
It is worth noting that due to an inability to consistently score runs in the T20 format, Gill did not secure a spot in the squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup—a tournament where India clinched the title under the captaincy of Suryakumar. Gill, who had previously won the Asia Cup while serving as vice-captain, is now hoping to reclaim the spot he has lost.
IPL 2026: "Neither the Past Nor the Future; Only the Present Moment Matters to Us" — Rajat Patidar's Statement Ahead of the Final
Standing on the brink of winning their second consecutive IPL title, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar remains completely composed ahead of the final. Ahead of the marquee clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad today (May 31), Patidar has clearly articulated the team's mindset.
Patidar stated that there has been no shift in the team's approach, and they will take the field with the exact same mindset as they did last year. He explicitly emphasized that they are not dwelling on the records of past captains or the history of the tournament.
According to him, the sole mantra for progressing in cricket is to focus on the present rather than getting bogged down by the past or the future. The team's singular objective is to give their absolute best in the final.IPL 2027: These 3 Star Players Could Replace Rishabh Pant and Take Over LSG's Captaincy!
Following a highly disappointing IPL 2026 season—in which the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) finished at the very bottom of the points table—Rishabh Pant has stepped down as the team's captain.
Under the leadership of Pant—who was acquired for a record ₹27 crore during the 2025 Mega Auction—the team's performance was lackluster, resulting in finishes at the 7th and 10th positions, respectively.
Although Pant's future with the franchise remains undecided, his resignation from the captaincy has triggered a search for a new leader. Fortunately, LSG possesses three experienced options within their own squad who could be entrusted with the responsibility of captaincy for IPL 2027:
- Mitchell Marsh (All-rounder and Australian Captain)
- Nicholas Pooran (Explosive T20 Batsman)
- Aiden Markram (Experienced South African Player)
PAK vs AUS 1st ODI: Australian Team Trapped by Arafat Minhas's Five-Wicket Haul; Pakistan Takes 1-0 Lead
In the first One Day International (ODI) match played between Pakistan and Australia, the host team secured a comfortable victory. Pakistan's young spinner Arafat Minhas dismantled Australia for just 200 runs with a magnificent spell of 5/32 in his very first international match.
Chasing a target of 201 runs, Babar Azam and Ghazi Gori laid the foundation for victory for the Pakistani team with half-century knocks, after which debutant star Minhas finished the match with a six. This victory in Pakistan's historic 1,000th ODI has put them 1-0 ahead in the series.
Sri Lanka Announces 15-Member Squad for Women's T20 World Cup 2026; Chamari Athapaththu to Captain
Sri Lanka has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. The tournament is scheduled to be held in England from June 12 to July 5. Veteran all-rounder and captain Chamari Athapaththu will lead the team; this marks her tenth Women's T20 World Cup appearance, further cementing her status as one of the most successful players in the history of Sri Lankan cricket.
Sri Lanka Squad for Women's T20 World Cup: Chamari Athapaththu (Captain), Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Imesha Dulani, Nilakshi Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Hansima Karunaratne, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Nimasha Madushani, Shashini Gimhani, Kavya Kavindi, Malki Madara, Mithali Ayodhya.
