Punjab

Prabhsimran Singh

Priyansh Arya

Cooper Connolly

Shreyas Iyer (C)

Suryansh Shedge

Shashank Singh

Azmatullah Omarzai

Marco Jansen

Xavier Bartlett

Arshdeep Singh

Yuzvendra Chahal

Mumbai

Ryan Rickelton (W)

Naman Dhir

Tilak Varma

Sherfane Rutherford

Will Jacks

Raj Bawa

Corbin Bosch

Deepak Chahar

Shardul Thakur

Jasprit Bumrah (C)

Raghu Sharma

Benjamin James Dwarshuis

Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly

Harnoor Singh Pannu

Harpreet Brar

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Marcus Peter Stoinis

Mitchell J Owen

Musheer Naushad Khan

Nehal Wadhera

Praveen Dubey

Pyla Avinash

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Suryansh Prashant Shedge

Vijaykumar Vyshak

Vishal Nishad

Vishnu Vinod

Xavier Colin Bartlett

Yash Ravisingh Thakur

Yuzvendra Singh Chahal

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Ashwani Kumar

Atharva Vinod Ankolekar

Danish Vishnu Malewar

Deepak Lokandersingh Chahar

Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah

Keshav Athmanand Maharaj

Krish Bhagat

Mahipal Krishan Lomror

Mayank Markande

Mayank Ram Rawat

Mitchell Josef Santner

Mohammad Salahuddin Izhar

Quinton de Kock

Raghu Shivam Om Gauri Dutt Sharma

Raj Angad Bawa

Robin Minz

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

Ruchit Ahir

Ryan David Rickelton

Shardul Narendra Thakur

Sherfane Eviston Rutherford

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

Trent Alexander Boult

William George Jacks

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IPL 2026

Jasprit Bumrah praised Tilak Varma and Shardul Thakur after MI’s thrilling win over PBKS, while also making a hilarious remark about his ODI captaincy chances.

Jasprit Bumrah credited Tilak Varma and Shardul Thakur for MI’s six-wicket win over PBKS.

Bumrah joked that he does not see himself becoming India’s ODI captain anytime soon.

Jasprit Bumrah in this frame. (BCCI/IPL)

Jasprit Bumrah makes hilarious remark on ODI captaincy after win vs PBKS

Punjab Kings’ playoff hopes now hang by a thread after their fifth straight defeat in IPL 2026, with must-win clashes against RCB and LSG coming up.

 PBKS need to win both remaining matches to directly qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.

A single win could leave Punjab dependent on other teams’ results and net run rate.

PBKS players in this frame. (BCCI/IPL)

How can PBKS still qualify for IPL 2026 playoffs despite five straight losses? 

Shardul Thakur’s four-wicket haul and Tilak Varma’s explosive unbeaten 75 guided Mumbai Indians to a thrilling six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Dharamshala.


Shardul Thakur became the first bowler in 15 years to take 4+ wickets against PBKS for MI.

Tilak Varma smashed an unbeaten 75 off 33 balls to power MI’s successful 201-run chase.

Shardul Thakur in this frame. (X)

Shardul Thakur becomes first MI bowler in 15 years to achieve this feat

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer remained hopeful of a playoff push despite Punjab Kings suffering their fifth straight defeat in IPL 2026 against Mumbai Indians, powered by Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 75.

PBKS hopes of making the IPL 2026 playoffs suffered another major setback after the team slumped to its fifth consecutive defeat.

Despite the string of defeats, Iyer maintained that the team remains focused on its remaining matches and is still hopeful of making a late playoff push.

‘Can’t wait to play...’: Shreyas Iyer still hopeful of playoff entry despite PBKS' fifth loss on the bounce after MI jolt

Shreyas Iyer

‘Can’t wait to play..’: PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer still hopeful of playoff entry

Tilak Varma's blistering 33-ball 75 condemned Punjab Kings to fifth defeat on the bounce as Mumbai Indians recorded a solid six-wicket win

Mumbai Indians got the better of Punjab Kings by 6 wickets

PBKS failed to defend their total of 200/8

Mumbai Indians' star batter Tilak Varma in frame. (IPL)

IPL 2026: Tilak's heroics hand PBKS 5th straight loss as MI notch stunning win

Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer notched a towering milestone during Indian Premier League 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians

Shreyas Iyer bagged a mighty milestone during IPL 2026 clash against MI

However, he ended up on the losing side as PBKS suffered 6-wicket defeat against MI

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer in this frame. (Screenshot)

PBKS vs MI: Shreyas Iyer becomes only 2nd captain in IPL to achieve this histori

Raj Bawa grabbed a sensational diving catch to dismiss Suryansh Shedge during the PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 clash in Dharamshala, leaving the crowd on its feet.

PBKS all-rounder Raj Bawa produced one of the finest catches of IPL 2026 during the ongoing clash vs MI

The moment came during the 14th over of Punjab’s innings when Shedge attempted to flick a Shardul Thakur delivery through the mid-wicket region.

Watch: Raj Bawa fires up crowd after stunning catch to dismiss Suryansh Shedge in PBKS vs MI IPL 2026 clash

Watch: Raj Bawa fires up crowd after stunning catch to dismiss Suryansh Shedge

Head coach Stephen Fleming addressed the growing injury concerns within Chennai Super Kings' camp in the ongoing IPL 2026

Stephen Fleming has reacted to CSK's injury concerns in the ongoing IPL 2026

CSK have already lost Jamie Overton Khaleel Ahmed, Ayush Mhatre, and Ramakrishan Ghosh due to injury

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming in frame. (X)

'We are not turning a blind eye': Fleming on CSK's injury woes ahead of LSG tie

Mumbai Indians won the toss and decided to bowl first against Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash. Jasprit Bumrah is leading MI in Hardik and Suryakumar's absence

MI won the toss and invited PBKS to bat first

Here are the playing XIs of both the sides:

MI's Jasprit Bumrah (L) and PBKS' Shreyas Iyer in frame. (X)

IPL 2026: Bumrah-led MI opt to bowl vs PBKS, reason behind Surya's absence discl

Mumbai Indians' two key players Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav are likely to miss the crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings on May 14

Mumbai Indians will take on Punjab Kings on May 14

Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav are reportedly all set to miss the PBKS clash

Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya (L) and Suryakumar Yadav in frame. (Screenshot)

Body blow to MI, Hardik-Surya unlikely for PBKS clash; know who'll lead Paltans

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Afghanistan Tour of India 2026

In the IPL 2026 final, Virat Kohli suffered a hamstring injury and needed medical attention on the field. The injury has led to him missing the ODI series against Afghanistan.

Virat Kohli suffered a hamstring tear during IPL 2026 final.

Kohli hobbled between the wickets during his match-winning unbeaten 75. 

Virat Kohli

Kohli batted with hamstring tear in IPL final; out of AFG ODIs, ENG tour in doub

Krunal return to Team India: Krunal Pandya said that he is disappointed at times when he is not selected but reminds himself about why he started playing cricket.

Krunal Pandya's last T20I appearance was against Sri Lanka in 2021.

Krunal claimed 14 wickets and scored 226 runs in IPL 2026.

Krunal Pandya, Virat Kohli

Ahead of Ireland, England tour, Krunal Pandya hopeful of comeback after 5 years

Sachin Tendulkar explained how things went south for Punjab Kings after dominating the first half of the Indian Premier League 2026

Punjab Kings remained unbeaten through half of the Indian Premier League 2026

Things started going downhill for PBKS at the latter half of the season which ultimately resulted in their ouster

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer (L) and batting legend Sachin Tendulkar in frame. (Getty)

Sachin Tendulkar explains main reason behind dramatic downfall in IPL 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin included several key players in his best XII of the Indian Premier League 2026. Ashwin appointed Shubman Gill as captain of his star-studded team

R Ashwin has disclosed his best XII of IPL 2026

Ashwin has included the likes of Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill in his star-studded team

Former CSK spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in this frame. (Getty)

Ashwin announces his best XII of IPL 2026, appoints 26-yr-old as captain

RCB's batting juggernaut Virat Kohli offered a crucial advice to RR's explosive opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after winning the IPL 2026 title

Virat Kohli heaped immense praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Virat Kohli's 'ek Bihari sab pe bhari' remark to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes viral

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (L) and RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame. (Screenshot)

'Ek Bihari sab pe bhari': Virat Kohli lavishes praise on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, t

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PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open 2026 campaign came to an end after the Indian shuttler suffered a straight-game defeat against World No. 1 An Se Young in the Round of 16.

PV Sindhu lost 17-21, 14-21 to World No. 1 An Se Young in the Indonesia Open Round of 16.

The defeat marked Sindhu's 10th consecutive loss against the reigning Olympic champion.

PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open campaign ends in heartbreak as World No. 1 An Se Young dominates

PV Sindhu's Indonesia Open campaign ends in heartbreak as An Se Young dominates

While there has been criticism of Rishabh Pant's shot selection in Tests, India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expects him to adjust his game as per situation.

Ryan ten Doeschate said Rishabh Pant had no complaints over losing Test vice-captaincy.

Ten Doeschate feels Pant doesn't need a formal title to be a leader in Test team. 

Rishabh Pant

India coach breaks silence on Pant losing Test vice-captaincy, wants him to...

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A footballer with Indian passport has scripted history by earning a place in a FIFA World Cup squad, marking a landmark moment for the Indian football community.

The 19-year-old becomes the first Malayali footballer to be named in a FIFA World Cup squad.

He previously made history as the first player of Indian origin to feature in the Qatar Stars League.

History beckons as Indian star earns FIFA World Cup spot with this country

IND vs AFG one-off Test: Mohammed Siraj is set to lead India pace attack in the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting on June 6.

Mohammed Siraj has been cleared to play the one-off Test against Afghanistan.

Either Manav Suthar or Harsh Dubey will make their Test debut. 

Mohammed Siraj

India coach ends suspense over Siraj's participation in one-off Afghanistan Test

Star Indian player opened up about the challenges of switching from IPL cricket to Test cricket ahead of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan, while also backing the team's young spin contingent.

Kuldeep Yadav admitted transitioning from IPL cricket to red-ball cricket is "tough" and requires significant preparation.

The spinner backed youngsters Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar, saying their red-ball experience has prepared them well for international cricket.

'It is tough': Ahead of Afghanistan Test, Indian star opens up on challenge of switching to red-ball cricket after IPL

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