‘Much fitter’: Rohit Sharma gets Mumbai Indians head coach’s boost ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) MUMBAI: As Mumbai Indians head coach, Mahela Jayawardene has plenty to be pleased about heading into IPL 2026, starting March 28. Four MI players—India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead jasprit bumrahskipper Hardik Pandya and batsman Tilak Varma—played key roles in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup triumph.“Our boys … Read more

IPL 2026: After Mustafizur, Harshit Rana blows, KKR get cryptic Matheesha Pathirana boost | Cricket News

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

‘I’ve spoken to Mahi bhai’: Sanju Samson breaks silence on 1st time with MS Dhoni in IPL | Cricket News

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

CSK sign former KKR coach ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

KKR training session (Swapan Mahapatra by PTI) NEW DELHI: James Foster, who previously served as both a fielding and assistant coach for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) between 2020 and 2023, has been appointed as the new fielding coach of Chennai Super Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The former England wicketkeeper-batsman joins … Read more

England all-rounder blasts Brendon McCullum, reveals ‘an eye-opening experience’ | Cricket News

England head coach Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Liam Livingstone has strongly criticized England’s team management, saying he felt a lack of respect and communication after being dropped from the national side in 2025. The England all-rounder revealed that he has not been part of the setup since March last year and now doubts … Read more

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan likely to lead SRH | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Team India’s left-handed batter Ishan Kishan is the frontrunner to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming IPL 2026 season, as there is yet no clarity on when Pat Cummins will link up with the squad. TimesofIndia.com reliably understands that the SRH management has had a discussion in this regard, and Kishan has been … Read more

Watch: MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad blast bowlers; video goes viral ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

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

Huge blow! Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026; KKR yet to decide replacement | Cricket News

KKR’s Harshit Rana (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) In a huge blow, all-rounder Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League edition. Rana injured his knee during a warm-up fixture against South Africa in Navi Mumbai ahead of the T20 World Cup and has missed action since then. The 24-year-old underwent surgery in … Read more

Who next after Suryakumar Yadav? IPL 2026 should be an audition for next T20I captain | Cricket News

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

Rishabh Pant undergoes special training with Yuvraj Singh ahead of IPL 2026 – Watch | Cricket News

Yuvraj Singh and Rishabh Pant (X-LSG) Mumbai: Before launching into IPL-2026, India’s ‘keeper-bat Rishabh Pant went through a few training sessions under the watchful eyes of India’s 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai last week. Pant, who leads the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, is working … Read more