Shardul Thakur

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a teenage sensation, has made a remarkable IPL debut, smashing a six off his first ball. He reflects on his emotional auction moment and a dream season, including a record-breaking century. His fearless batting and explosive performances have made him a crucial player for the Royals, aiming for the finals.

A dramatic final over saw Ravindra Jadeja turn the tables on former CSK teammate Shardul Thakur. After Thakur thought he had Jadeja caught, a no-ball overturned the dismissal. Jadeja then unleashed two boundaries on the free-hit and subsequent ball, adding a playful taunt that delighted fans and spiced up the tense IPL clash.

Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for Mumbai Indians' final league match against Rajasthan Royals, a decision confirmed as workload management. While MI are already eliminated, RR, led by Riyan Parag, need a win to secure a playoff spot. The match features several changes for both sides, but Bumrah's absence is the key talking point.

Lucknow Super Giants finished bottom of the IPL 2026 table after another disappointing season marked by inconsistency, middle-order collapses and poor bowling. Injuries and the absence of Wanindu Hasaranga hurt team balance badly. Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran underperformed, while Josh Inglis and Mitchell Marsh were among the few positives for LSG.

Deepak Chahar provided Mumbai Indians with a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi early in their IPL 2026 clash at Wankhede. Sooryavanshi's dismissal, caught by Naman Dheer, sent the crowd into a frenzy. Mumbai Indians opted to bowl first in this must-win encounter for Rajasthan Royals.

The T20 Mumbai League aims to be a premier platform for domestic cricketers, fostering talent and strengthening Mumbai's cricketing ecosystem. With established stars and a new women's league, the governing council chairman Rajdip Gupta says the focus is on providing exposure and learning opportunities for all players, bridging the gap from age-group to professional levels.

Mumbai Indians endured their longest title drought, finishing ninth in IPL 2026 despite a star-studded squad. A relentless injury crisis, Jasprit Bumrah's dip in form, and poor powerplay/death bowling contributed to their disastrous campaign. Hardik Pandya's captaincy also faced heavy scrutiny as the team struggled to find stability and lost their Wankhede fortress.

Kris Srikkanth lauded Jasprit Bumrah's captaincy in Mumbai Indians' win over Punjab Kings. Bumrah's leadership inspired bowlers like Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar, who took crucial wickets. The team displayed a strong will to win, with Tilak Varma's explosive batting sealing the chase. Srikkanth highlighted Bumrah's encouraging presence as a key factor in the bowlers' confidence and performance.

Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in a crucial IPL 2026 match. Mumbai Indians are out of playoff contention, while Rajasthan can directly qualify with a victory. RR skipper Riyan Parag emphasized the virtual knockout nature of the game, aiming to capitalize on the opportunity.

The wicket came in the 14th over when Shardul Thakur bowled a full delivery on the pads. Shedge tried to flick it towards short midwicket, but the ball went in the air. Raj Bawa moved quickly to his left and completed the catch with a dive, ending Shedge’s innings on 8 off 5 balls.

Rajasthan Royals face a crucial playoff-deciding match against a pride-driven Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. The contest features a highly anticipated duel between veteran Jasprit Bumrah and young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has impressed with his fearless batting. A high-scoring game is expected on the batting-friendly pitch.

In a video shared by Mumbai Indians on social media, a person asked Shardul about his performances against Punjab while playing for different franchises.

Kolkata Knight Riders, needing a win to stay in IPL 2026 playoff contention, opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane expressed the team's focus on winning their remaining two games. Mumbai, already out of the running, welcomed back Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, aiming to finish strongly.

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya is sidelined with a back spasm, missing three consecutive matches. All-rounder Shardul Thakur provided an update, suggesting Pandya could return for the May 20th match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite the team's elimination from IPL 2026, Pandya's absence and poor form have been significant factors in their disappointing season.

Kolkata Knight Riders cling to playoff hopes despite an inconsistent IPL 2026 season, with Varun Chakaravarthy's fitness a key concern. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is expected to return from injury, aiming to regain form in a match significant for his personal performance.