BENGALURU: Nine months after a homecoming that ended in tragedy, Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, beginning preparations for the Indian Premier League, which begins here on March 28.A small but vocal group of fans gathered outside the stadium to welcome the players as the RCB contingent arrived around 4.30 … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is fast approaching, with all 10 franchises finalizing their coaching setups and support staff ahead of the new campaign. The tournament is set to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Teams have assembled a … Read more
Harshit Rana and Mustafizur Rahman (Agency Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders have run into multiple problems ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The team first lost Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked the franchise to release him from the squad.KKR had bought … Read more
MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has expressed his excitement about finally sharing a dressing room with legendary cricketer MS Dhoni in the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Although Samson has spoken to Dhoni before and met him during national team camps, he says this will be the first time … Read more
India captain Suryakumar Yadav with his teammates. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav believes the country’s talent pool in the shortest format has grown so vast that multiple international-quality teams could be formed at the same time — a reflection of the depth created by domestic cricket and the Indian … Read more
Kevin Pietersen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has stepped down as mentor of Delhi Capitals ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League. The 45-year-old said he would not be able to give the role the time it demands, though fans will still see him during the tournament as … Read more
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ruturaj Gaikwad (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings have begun early preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2026 season, focusing on fitness and helping new players settle into the squad. The early training camp is aimed at building momentum as the team looks to bounce back after missing the playoffs in … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly considering legal action against Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani after he chose to play in the Indian Premier League with Kolkata Knight Riders instead of fulfilling his contract in the Pakistan Super League. KKR sign Muzarabani as replacement for Mustafizur Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) roped in Blessing Muzarabani as … Read more
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: With back-to-back T20 World Cup titles in the bag, India have emerged as a powerhouse in cricket’s shortest format. The talent waiting in the wings is also immense. In two years, the Indian cricket team will be gearing up … Read more
Vijay Dahiya (BCCI/IPL Photo) Gujarat Titans have appointed former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as their new assistant coach ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, further strengthening the franchise’s coaching setup.A respected name in Indian cricket, Dahiya represented India national cricket team in 19 ODIs and two Tests. He also enjoyed a … Read more