Avesh Khan

KS Bharat, the former India wicketkeeper-batter, has announced his retirement from international cricket at 32. Having represented India in seven Tests, Bharat expressed immense gratitude for the honour of playing for his country. He plans to mentor young cricketers post-retirement, continuing his contribution to the sport.

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.

Chennai Super Kings face a double blow with Jamie Overton out injured and MS Dhoni's return uncertain ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants. Despite setbacks, CSK are in playoff contention. Lucknow, already eliminated, will aim to finish strong on a bowler-friendly pitch. The match promises intense heat and no rain.

Starts June 3. Matches scheduled at Holkar Stadium, Daly College Cricket Ground

Urvil Patel unleashed an explosive batting display, smashing 25 runs off Avesh Khan in the fifth over and another 25 off Digvesh Rathi in the sixth. He became the first batter in IPL history to hit six sixes in his first eight balls, racing to 41. Patel then achieved a breathtaking half-century in just 13 balls, equalling the IPL record.

Chennai Super Kings opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants, with Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the side in the continued absence of MS Dhoni. Gaikwad cited the wet conditions at Chepauk as the reason for the bowling decision. He also expressed optimism about the team's positive momentum after a challenging start to the IPL 2026 season.

Asked to bat first, LSG got off to a flying start through Josh Inglis, who smashed 85 off 33 balls as the visitors raced to 91 runs in the powerplay. However, CSK bowlers fought back strongly after the field restrictions, with Jamie Overton returning figures of 3/36 to help restrict LSG to 203/8.

Urvil Patel's explosive 65 off 23 balls, including a 13-ball fifty, powered Chennai Super Kings to a memorable victory. Simple instructions from coaches and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, focusing on a stable base and hitting, were key to his record-equalling power-hitting display. Patel's fearless approach shattered records and set a new benchmark for batting at Chepauk.

Virat Kohli watched Urvil Patel's explosive innings for Chennai Super Kings. Patel hit the joint-fastest IPL fifty in just 13 balls. He smashed six sixes in his first eight balls, a new IPL record. Patel scored 65 off 23 balls. Chennai Super Kings won the match by five wickets. Lucknow Super Giants had earlier scored 203/8.

With the innings, Urvil equalled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history.

Urvil Patel's explosive 23-ball 65, including a joint-record 13-ball fifty, powered Chennai Super Kings to their first 180-plus chase at Chepauk since 2018. His breathtaking innings, dedicated to his father, broke the back of Lucknow Super Giants' 204-run target. Shivam Dube's late sixes sealed a five-wicket victory for CSK.

Ravichandran Ashwin playfully addressed fan speculation about a rift with Rohit Sharma after missing the LSG vs MI IPL 2026 clash. He clarified his absence was due to prior commentary commitments and travel, not any personal issue. Ashwin lauded Rohit's spectacular 84-run innings, despite the match's limited impact on both teams' playoff hopes.

A Pakistani national, Mohammad Avesh Khan, was apprehended by BSF personnel near the Barmer border after illegally entering Indian territory. He reportedly crossed into India due to a family dispute over his marriage. Further interrogation by security agencies is underway.