Sarfaraz Khan's sensational catch to dismiss Axar Patel was the highlight of Chennai Super Kings' emphatic victory against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 match in Chennai.
Ravindra Jadeja emphasises team contribution over personal ego in the IPL, contributing to Rajasthan Royals' victory.
Chennai Super Kings bowling coach Eric Simons has stated that the team is unlikely to seek an immediate replacement for the injured Ayush Mhatre, and MS Dhoni's availability depends on medical clearance and his own fitness assessment.
Tilak Varma credits Rohit Sharma's advice for his IPL century, focusing on playing the first 15-20 balls without overthinking.
It is understood that right after India's abject surrender against South Africa in the two-Test series at home last month, someone who matters in the cricket board had once again informally approached VVS Laxman to check if he would be interested in coaching the red ball team.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has defended its decision to ban Blessing Muzarabani from the Pakistan Super League for two years, despite admitting that no formal contract was ever sent to the Zimbabwean pacer.
Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Praful Hinge remains grounded despite his impressive IPL debut, focusing on continued improvement and maintaining his composure.
It was shocking to see even good length balls disappear into the crowd and short balls being punished with a message never to bowl such deliveries to him.
Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan lauded his young pace attack for their execution of bowling plans in their victory against Chennai Super Kings.
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has announced a monthly pension for former women cricketers who represented the state in the Senior Women's National Championship, aiming to honour their contributions to the sport.
Yashasvi Jaiswal praises teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after their explosive opening stand powered Rajasthan Royals to a 27-run win over Mumbai Indians.
Rasikh Dar's four-wicket haul and Josh Hazlewood's return have bolstered Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling, powering them to the top of the IPL standings.
While Hinge's opening burst set the tone, Hussain ensured there was no recovery. The duo complemented each other well, building pressure and forcing mistakes.
Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer reveals a light-hearted six-hitting contest in the dressing room is behind their batting success in the IPL, after their dominant win against Lucknow Super Giants.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admits the team needs to introspect and rethink their strategy after losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their recent IPL match. He acknowledges the team is struggling to set the pace and needs to improve in both batting and bowling, particularly in the powerplay overs.
Across 18 seasons, Virat Kohli now has 8,989 IPL runs. That is roughly 500 runs every single year, without a single dip in form lasting long enough to define a season. Other great batters have careers. Kohli has had a sustained campaign of excellence.
Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is set to join Kolkata Knight Riders, providing a much-needed boost to their struggling bowling attack as they seek their first win in the IPL season.
Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus shone as South Africa defeated India by eight wickets in the second women's T20I, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted it was another demoralising defeat but chose to focus on the positives, particularly Cameron Green's return to form, with the all-rounder producing a solid knock in the loss to Gujarat Titans.
CSK have not successfully chased a target of 190 or more since their memorable 2018 victory against RCB.
In a nail-biting encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan Royals edged out Gujarat Titans by just six runs, posting 210/6 and holding their nerve as GT fell short at 204/8 in 20 overs
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya expressed his satisfaction after his team's victory over Gujarat Titans, praising Tilak Varma's match-winning century and highlighting the importance of the win for the team's morale and campaign.
Former Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narayana Ramachandran has died in Chennai after a prolonged illness at the age of 77. He served as IOA president from 2014 to 2017 and held key positions in international squash federations.
Mitchell McClenaghan suggests CSK use MS Dhoni as an Impact Player in IPL 2026, especially during chases, to maximise his finishing ability amid injury concerns.
The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for the ground staff after successfully hosting three IPL matches this season despite challenging weather conditions.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar praises Ishan Kishan's aggressive batting performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals
The world volleyball body FIVB has revoked the Volleyball Federation of India's recognition with immediate effect for breach of legal and administrative requirements.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, stated the team will conduct an honest review of their recent defeat against Delhi Capitals but aims to avoid over-analysing the result. He acknowledged the batting unit's struggles and the challenging pitch conditions.
Asked about the reason behind the move, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said, 'It's because of recent developments across the border.'
Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2026 campaign is faltering due to constant tactical changes, lack of role clarity, and underperforming stars, leaving them winless after five games.
Indian cricketers have dominated the Wisden Almanack 2026 awards, securing seven of the nine honours.
Fans pointed out that this was probably the first time Krunal Pandya had celebrated his brother Hardik's wicket in the IPL.
Ricky Ponting highlights team culture, clear roles and player backing as key to Punjab Kings' unbeaten IPL 2026 run after a dominant win over Mumbai Indians.
In a remarkable coincidence, both Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya scored exactly 197 runs each in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 last season for Bihar and Delhi respectively.
Samson struck a superb century (115 off 56 balls; 15x4, 4x6) to guide Chennai Super Kings to 212 against Delhi Capitals, setting up a 23 run win and the team's first points of the campaign.
Since the inception of the Indian Premier League in 2008, we've witnessed many a matches that have kept us on the edge of our seats. Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff takes you down memory lane to relive some nail-biters in the history of the IPL.
Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2026 campaign continues to falter after a defeat to Gujarat Titans, placing Captain Ajinkya Rahan and Coach Abhishek Nayar under increased scrutiny.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to capitalise on their home advantage when they face Delhi Capitals in a crucial mid-table Indian Premier League clash. Both teams are level on points, making this a key match for their IPL campaign.
Ishan Kishan, leading Sunrisers Hyderabad in the absence of Pat Cummins, is considering relinquishing wicketkeeping duties to focus on captaincy and improve communication with bowlers, a tactical shift that paid off in their recent victory against Rajasthan Royals.
Today, predictability has replaced volatility. When 200 becomes routine and chases follow a template, the element of surprise goes out the window and with it viewer engagement.
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