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: Rohit Sharma, Rickelton fire MI to record chase, ending 13-year jinx | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton (BCCI) Mumbai: At last, the Mumbai Indians have ended their jinx of losing the first match of the IPL, an unwanted habit which they had been carrying for 13 long seasons — from 2013 to 2025.In fact, on Sunday night at the Wankhede Stadium, that unwanted record looked like continuing … Read more

No Suryakumar Yadav in MI XI as Hardik Pandya opts to bowl vs KKR | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium. Mumbai Indians have opted to field on what appears to be a slightly greener surface than usual at the Wankhede. … Read more

MI head coach confirms: ‘Bumrah is back with the squad’ and ready for first game vs KKR | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mumbai: Ahead of their first match in IPL-2026 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night, the Mumbai Indians had a huge reason to cheer, but also some cause for slight concern.At the pre-match press conference at Wankhede, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene confirmed that … Read more

‘Don’t repeat Rohit mistake’: Former India cricketer urges MI to stick with Hardik amid Surya captaincy noise | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya with teammate Suryakumar Yadav during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, in Jaipur. (PTI Photo) With captaincy talk returning around Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has backed Hardik Pandya to continue as leader, urging the franchise … Read more

‘Temple visits not a bad thing’: Axar Patel shares insight into team India culture | Cricket News

India’s Axar Patel and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) Axar Patel has shed light on a unique ‘tradition’ followed by the Indian cricket team during major assignments, while also reiterating his stance against the Impact Player rule ahead of IPL 2026.The Delhi Capitals skipper spoke about how players often visit temples during bilateral tours and ICC … Read more

‘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

‘Khoon garam tha’: Suryakumar Yadav on how India’s 2026 T20 World Cup team differed from 2024 | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma of India lift the T20 World Cup trophy. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has offered a fascinating insight into what set apart the country’s back-to-back T20 World Cup-winning squads, describing the 2024 side as driven by “experienced enthusiasm” and the 2026 unit as fueled by the “fiery … Read more

‘You can make two-three XIs’: Suryakumar Yadav says India’s T20 talent pool now ‘unlimited’ | Cricket News

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

‘Expectations were immense’: Rahul Dravid hails Suryakumar Yadav & Gautam Gambhir in India’s T20 World Cup win | Cricket News

Rahul Dravid, Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav (PTI) Former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid on Sunday said the country’s vast cricketing potential is finally translating into consistent success, with a series of victories in global tournaments reflecting the immense talent long present in Indian cricket. India have enjoyed a remarkable run in ICC … Read more