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IPL 2026: RR Captain Parag Caught Vaping in Dressing Room?

IPL 2026: RR Captain Parag Caught Vaping in Dressing Room?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is facing scrutiny after a video surfaced online appearing to show him using a vape in the dressing room during an IPL match against Punjab Kings. The video has sparked debate due to regulations prohibiting smoking and vaping in stadium areas and India's ban on e-cigarettes.

Sooryavanshi eclipses Russel to become fastest to reach 400 IPL runs in a season

Sooryavanshi eclipses Russel to become fastest to reach 400 IPL runs in a season

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to rewrite records in the Indian Premier League 2026, becoming the fastest player to reach 400 runs in a single edition.

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer turns criticism into strength with hard work, new mindset

IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer turns criticism into strength with hard work, new mindset

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer says doubts about his ability to handle short-pitched bowling pushed him to improve his game.

IPL 2026 Week 4 Review: PBKS complete record chase; LSG, MI spiral continues

IPL 2026 Week 4 Review: PBKS complete record chase; LSG, MI spiral continues

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson's century, Punjab Kings' record 265 chase, Rinku Singh's Super Over heroics and standout knocks from KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli headline an action-packed Week 4 of IPL 2026.

'If anyone can challenge Virat Kohli, it is Virat Kohli himself'

'If anyone can challenge Virat Kohli, it is Virat Kohli himself'

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2026

'That is why 9000 IPL runs is only a stopover for Virat Kohli, not a destination,' says Irfan Pathan.

Krunal Pandya recalls Virat Kohli's emotional night in RCB glory

Krunal Pandya recalls Virat Kohli's emotional night in RCB glory

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2026

Krunal Pandya calls RCB's 2025 title win deeply emotional

'Those four sixes changed the game': Pathan on Rinku's match-winning knock

'Those four sixes changed the game': Pathan on Rinku's match-winning knock

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2026

Rinku Singh's unbeaten 83 and a four-six blitz turned the game as KKR edged LSG in a Super Over thriller in IPL 2026, with Irfan Pathan calling it the decisive moment.

IPL 2026: Raghuvanshi's controversial dismissal sparks outrage

IPL 2026: Raghuvanshi's controversial dismissal sparks outrage

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2026

A contentious 'obstructing the field' call led to Angkrish Raghuvanshi's dismissal, causing disbelief and frustration in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp during their match in Lucknow.

Samson crosses 5,000 IPL runs in quiet milestone moment

Samson crosses 5,000 IPL runs in quiet milestone moment

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2026

Sanju Samson becomes the 10th batter to reach 5,000 IPL runs, achieving the milestone in quick time against Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2026: Ngidi's first message after nasty head injury

IPL 2026: Ngidi's first message after nasty head injury

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2026

Lungi Ngidi says "all good" after head injury scare during Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026 clash; pacer discharged from hospital.

CSK's Khaleel Ahmed undergoes successful surgery

CSK's Khaleel Ahmed undergoes successful surgery

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2026

Khaleel Ahmed undergoes successful surgery for quadricep injury, ruled out of IPL 2026 as Chennai Super Kings wish him speedy recovery.

KL Rahul reveals T20 shift after 152 despite DC loss to PBKS

KL Rahul reveals T20 shift after 152 despite DC loss to PBKS

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2026

KL Rahul reveals how he revamped his T20 approach after smashing an unbeaten 152, but Delhi Capitals lost to Punjab Kings in a record IPL run-fest.

IPL 2026: Record-breaking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lights up Jaipur

IPL 2026: Record-breaking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lights up Jaipur

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2026

Sooryavanshi fastest to reach 1,000 T20 run mark in terms of balls; rewrites records with 2nd IPL ton in the IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.

'If they can, we can too': Shreyas on PBKS' record chase vs DC

'If they can, we can too': Shreyas on PBKS' record chase vs DC

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2026

Shreyas Iyer explains Punjab Kings' mindset behind record 265 chase vs Delhi Capitals, hailing KL Rahul's 152.

IPL 2026 DC vs PBKS: DC's Ngidi stable after injury scare, to be discharged soon

IPL 2026 DC vs PBKS: DC's Ngidi stable after injury scare, to be discharged soon

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2026

There were anxious moments at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday after Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious fall and was taken off the field on a stretcher during the Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings game in the Indian Premier League.

IPL 2026: Kohli hailed as greatest chaser after match-winning 81 vs Gujarat Titans

IPL 2026: Kohli hailed as greatest chaser after match-winning 81 vs Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2026

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has described Virat Kohli as the finest chaser in cricket after his 81-run knock guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru on Friday, April 24. 2026.

IPL 2026: Dropped catch of Virat Kohli cost Gujarat Titans a lot, says Gavaskar

IPL 2026: Dropped catch of Virat Kohli cost Gujarat Titans a lot, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2026

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said an early dropped catch of Virat Kohli proved decisive as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League 2026 match in Bengaluru on Friday, April 24, 2026.

IPL 2026: See Who's Cheering Kohli The Loudest

IPL 2026: See Who's Cheering Kohli The Loudest

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2026

Anushka Sharma's enthusiastic reactions to Virat Kohli's innings during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans match went viral, capturing the hearts of fans.

IPL 2026: 'Surya Isn't Out of Form But...'

IPL 2026: 'Surya Isn't Out of Form But...'

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2026

Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer suggests Suryakumar Yadav needs a 'Plan B' as opposition teams are successfully restricting his scoring areas.

Akeal Hosein credits pitch reading, plans after CSK's big win over MI

Akeal Hosein credits pitch reading, plans after CSK's big win over MI

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2026

Akeal Hosein explains how adapting to pitch conditions helped him claim four wickets as Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in IPL 2026.