A curious turn of events has left cricket fans pondering the true nature of Tom Banton's IPL 2026 exit. The English opener, who withdrew from the Gujarat Titans squad due to a finger injury without playing a single match, has now made a surprisingly quick return to competitive cricket, sparking widespread discussion and raising questions about his departure.
The world of cricket saw a flurry of major updates on May 22, headlined by Babar Azam's return to international duty and a historic batting masterclass from Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. We break down the key stories from PCB squad changes to the retirement of an Indian all-rounder.
As Joe Root inches closer to Sachin Tendulkar's monumental Test run tally, the England batting maestro reflects on the legacy of the Indian icon with characteristic humility and profound respect.
Kavya Maran, the owner of Sunrisers Hyderabad, has sparked a huge debate on social media after appearing to question Krunal Pandya's bowling action during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The Chennai Super Kings are facing an unexpected hurdle in their search for new leadership, as top-tier coaching candidates reportedly shy away from the franchise due to the looming presence of MS Dhoni.
Tensions flared at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as Virat Kohli appeared to deliberately overlook Travis Head during the traditional post-match handshakes following RCB's heavy defeat to SRH.
What was expected to be a fireworks-filled clash between RCB and SRH turned into a tactical grind as fans aired frustration over Royal Challengers Bengaluru's conservative chase — despite the team securing a playoff berth.
Rajat Patidar has etched his name into the history books of the Indian Premier League, becoming the fastest Indian cricketer to reach the milestone of 100 sixes in the tournament.
Even on a night where runs were hard to come by, Virat Kohli etched his name deeper into the T20 record books. The RCB icon has set a new benchmark for opening partnerships, proving his consistency transcends individual scores.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen has etched his name into the IPL history books, eclipsing Rishabh Pant's record for the most runs scored in a single season while batting at number four.
