‘Bit of a shocker’: Ajinkya Rahane slammed for ‘batting first’ in rain-hit clash vs Punjab Kings | Cricket News

Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat vs KKR at Eden Gardens (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane faced heavy criticism on Monday after opting to bat first in a rain-threatened clash against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens. In matches with rain forecasts, captains usually prefer to field first … Read more

IPL 2026: Harshit Rana shows up for KKR … but there’s a big twist | Cricket News

Harshit Rana (Image credit: KKR) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders star pacer Harshit Rana may miss IPL 2026 due to his ongoing recovery from knee surgery, but the youngster has made sure to support his team from the stands. The 24-year-old will be present at the KKR vs Punjab Kings clash on Monday, cheering for … Read more

‘Nobody intervened’: Ambati Rayudu questions CSK’s on-field decisions | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings (ANI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batsman Ambati Rayudu has criticized the side’s approach with the ball after their 43-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, suggesting a lack of adaptability cost them dearly.CSK were put under immense pressure after RCB posted a daunting 250/3 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. … Read more

Stephen Fleming: ‘We couldn’t hold our nerve’: CSK head coach reacts after RCB thrashing, gives Brevis update | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming remains optimistic about Dewald Brevis’ return, stressing that the team has taken a cautious approach to his recovery and is targeting his availability for the next game. Brevis has missed the first three matches of IPL 2026 due to a side strain, … Read more

‘Step forward’: Sanjiv Goenka reacts after LSG survive last-over scare with Rishabh Pant at crease | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka, and Rishabh Pant Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka spoke about patience and belief after his team beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in a last-over finish in their IPL match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday.Lucknow won by five wickets, chasing 157 with one ball to spare. Captain Rishabh … Read more

IPL 2026: Hat-trick of losses for CSK as RCB run riot in Bengaluru | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their dream run in IPL 2026 with a commanding 43-run victory over Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, powered by a sensational batting display and timely strikes with the ball.Put in to bat, RCB endured a cautious start on a slightly tacky surface, going … Read more

‘I can see a lot of respect’: Ex-India cricketer in awe of young skipper Riyan Parag | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (PTI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batsman Ambati Rayudu has backed Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Paragstating that the young captain has already earned the trust and respect of his teammates early in his leadership stint.Rajasthan edged past Gujarat Titans by six runs in a tense encounter at the Narendra Modi … Read more

IPL 2026: After bout with viral, Hardik Pandya on track to return for RR clash | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya missed the match against Delhi Capitals due to viral. NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya missed the clash against the Delhi Daredevils due to viral, but he is set to return for the five-time champions’ away clash against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Tuesday. Pandya traveled with the rest of … Read more

IPL 2026: Tushar Deshpande defends 11 in final over as Royals beat Titans by six runs | Cricket News

Tushar Deshpande (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals pulled off a thrilling win over Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash, with the match going right down to the final ball. Chasing a big target of 211, Gujarat kept fighting till the very end but fell just short, handing Rajasthan a narrow 6-run victory … Read more

IPL 2026: Why Pat Cummins left SRH camp and travelled back home – EXPLAINED | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad star pacer Pat Cummins has returned home to undergo a scan on his injured back, as reported by ESPNcricinfo on Saturday. Cummins, who was ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a lumbar bone stress injury, had briefly joined the SRH camp for light training but has now traveled … Read more