‘Is Rishabh Pant really an opener?’ Kevin Pietersen questions LSG call | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has raised doubts over Rishabh Pant’s decision to promote himself to the top order, suggesting the Lucknow Super Giants skipper may have “gone a little too far ahead” in his batting position.Pant, who was run out for 7 off 9 balls in LSG’s IPL 2026 opener against Delhi … Read more

To chase or to defend? What IPL 2026 early trends suggest after 1st round | Cricket News

LR: Virat Kohli, and Sameer Rizvi with Rishabh Pant. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The new season of the Indian Premier League is in full swing. All ten teams have played one match each after five days of action. IPL 2026 began with high-scoring affairs, with the first two games over the weekend producing 200-plus totals, … Read more

‘I don’t mind a bit of pressure’: ‘Calm’ Cooper Connolly announces arrival | Cricket News

Punjab Kings’ Cooper Connolly celebrates his half-century. (ANI photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: He woke up in the morning with nerves on Tuesday. “Which I was really happy about,” Cooper Connolly said after leading Punjab Kings to a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.For Connolly, it wasn’t the nerves, but the “happiness” about having them. That small detail … Read more

Sanjiv Goenka–Rishabh Pant exchange goes viral after LSG loss, sparks fresh IPL storm | Cricket News

Sanjiv Goenka and Rishabh Pant (X) Lucknow Super Giants found themselves under early pressure in IPL 2026 after a disappointing six-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals at home, a result that not only exposed batting concerns but also sparked conversation off the field. LSG struggled to get going with the bat, folding for just 141 in … Read more

‘The story of Lucknow this season is…’: LSG owner Goenka’s post goes viral after loss | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant with teammates (PTI Photo) Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka struck a calm and reassuring tone after his side’s disappointing defeat, urging patience and belief as the IPL 2026 season unfolds. Taking to Sanjiv Goenka post (X) His message came on a night where LSG were outplayed by the … Read more

LSG vs DC: Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten 70 guides Delhi Capitals to six-wicket victory | Cricket News

Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs (Photo: IPL) Sameer Rizvi delivered a stunning display of composure and class after coming in as an Impact Substitute, guiding Delhi Capitals to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL clash on Wednesday.Chasing a modest target of 142, Delhi found themselves in deep trouble early on, … Read more

IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant to continue as opener? LSG skipper reveals after defeat | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s bold move to open the innings didn’t go as planned as Lucknow Super Giants slumped to a defeat against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 opener, raising questions about his role at the top.Pant’s outing ended in a bizarre run-out in the third over. A straight drive from Mitchell Marsh was … Read more

From 26/4 to 145/4: Sameer Rizvi reveals what Tristan Stubbs told him during six-wicket victory | Cricket News

Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs (Image Credit: IPL) Sameer Rizvi announced himself in style, producing a composed and match-winning unbeaten 70 to guide Delhi Capitals to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 5 of IPL 2026. Walking in under pressure with Delhi reeling at 26 for 4 in a modest chase … Read more

‘Very unfortunate’: KKR head coach breaks silence on Cameron Green workload row | Cricket News

Cameron Green (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has downplayed concerns over Cameron Green not bowling so far in IPL 2026, saying it’s just an unfortunate situation. The Australian all-rounder, bought for Rs 25.2 crore, is currently unable to bowl due to a lower back injury, though he is … Read more

Watch: Rishabh Pant giggles after freak dismissal ends opening gamble in LSG vs DC | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant dismissal in LSG vs DC (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant endured a frustrating start to his opening experiment as Lucknow Super Giants took on Delhi Capitals in their first IPL 2026 clash on Wednesday, with a bizarre run-out cutting short his innings.The incident unfolded in the third over when … Read more