Rajasthan Royals successfully managed to put the brakes on Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run in IPL 2026 after handing them a 6-wicket defeat in game 40 in Mullanpur. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s blitz coupled with Donovan Ferreira’s middle-order heroics allowed the team to chase down the target with ease. Meanwhile, the schedule for CPL 2026 is out, with the league set to begin from August 7. CSK are on the lookout for Khaleel Ahmed’s replacement and are likely to name one before their next game against MI. On that note, let’s take a look at top headlines from Tuesday.
Who will replace Khaleel Ahmed in CSK?
Hoping to get some batting blitz under their ranks ahead of the IPL 2026 match vs MI, CSK have called in young 21-year-old Ayush Vartak for trails. He could potentially replace Khaleel Ahmed, who was ruled out of IPL 2026 last week. Notably, the Mumbai batting all-rounder went unsold at the IPL 2026 mini-auction despite a fabulous U-23 State A Trophy 2025. Read more here.
CPL 2026 schedule announced
The schedule for the upcoming edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL 2026) has been announced, with the tournament all set to commence from August 7. 2026 onwards. The tournament has been expanded this year and will see seven teams. Check out the full schedule here.
Security breach at Chinnaswamy stadium
A day after reports claimed that there was a massive security breach at the M Chinaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the RCB vs GT match on April 24, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification.KSCA has clariffied that the issue pertaining to the cameras arose due to payment-related concerns between the vendor and the sub-vendor and their employees, and that it was not a part of the Bengaluru City Police’s survellience infrastructure. Read full statement here.
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When will Ngidi return to action?
Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious injury scare afer landing hard on the back of his head while attempting a catch in the game against PBKS. He was stretchered out of the field in an ambulance and subsequently underwent scans at a hospital. Now, it has emerged that the South African pacer will miss at least a couple of games. Read more here.
RR end PBKS’ unbeaten run
Rajasthan Royals are back to winning ways, and they have ended Punjab Kings’ unbeaten run with a 6-wicket win in Mullanpur. RR’s middle-order finally came alive as they chased down a 223-run target in 19.2 overs. Marcus Stoinis smashed a 22-ball 62 to help Punjab Kings post 222/4 against Rajasthan Royals. The win helped Rajasthan Royals jump to 3rd spot on the IPL 2026 Points Table. Read more here.
England name squad for Women’s T20 WC
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 hosts England have gone ahead and announced their rather strong 15-member squad, on Tuesday. The winners of the 2009 edition, ENG named an 18-year-old spinner, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, that came as a huge surprise, while the rest of the squad remained on expected lines, under the leadership of Nat Sciver-Brunt. Read more here.
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Riyan Parag caught using banned vape inside dressing room during PBKS vs RR IPL 2026 match
