NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings are dealing with the absence of MS Dhoni during their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, as the veteran has been ruled out for the first two weeks due to a calf strain. On Friday, PBKS won the toss and decided to bowl first in Chepauk.The team had a tough … Read more
Ajinkya Rahane scored only 8 runs from 10 balls during the KKR vs SRH match in the IPL. (ANI) Ajinkya Rahane is not one to be explosive behind the microphone. That changed, a wee bit, on Thursday after Kolkata Knight Riders skipper addressed the media after their 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing … Read more
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Abhishek Sharma’s mentor, has stated that it is disappointing for any player who has given his ‘heart and soul’ to the franchise ‘for years’ to have missed out on leading the side. SRH had announced Ishan Kishan as the stand-in skipper for IPL 2026, snubbing Abhishek and the decision had … Read more
Rohit Sharma and Ayush Mhatre (Agency Image) Young batsman Ayush Mhatre has opened up about a memorable meeting with his idol Rohit Sharma, describing it as a “dream day” that left a lasting impression on him. Mhatre’s admiration for Rohit has been well known. Earlier, he had even written an emotional note after losing his … Read more
MS Dhoni (Image: X/Screengrab) Chennai Super Kings fans were left excited after MS Dhoni was spotted training ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, raising hopes of an earlier-than-expected return.Dhoni had missed CSK’s opening match against Rajasthan Royals after the franchise confirmed that he would be sidelined for around two weeks due to … Read more
Mustafizur Rahman and IPL logo NEW DELHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s sudden ouster from Kolkata Knight Riders has been termed “unfortunate” by IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal. Mustafizur, who was bought for Rs 9.5 crore ahead of the 2026 season, was released following instructions from the BCCI, sparking backlash and wider controversy. watch Mike Hussey … Read more
Sanjiv Goenka and Rishabh Pant (X) IPL founder Lalit Modi stirred debate on social media after taking an apparent dig at franchise owners, following a viral on-field exchange involving Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka during IPL 2026 clash between LSG and DC. LSG suffered a disappointing six-wicket defeat at home, a result that … Read more
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
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
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