Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that his bowlers failed to live up to expectations in the team's seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. CSK, with 12 points from 12 matches, now find themselves in a must-win situation in their remaining league games.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill criticised his team's fielding performance after their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, citing dropped catches as a key factor in the defeat.
Virat Kohli celebrated his first run against KKR passionately after scoring consecutive ducks in his previous two matches and slammed a magnificent hundred to steer RCB home.
Kohli's match-winning effort earned praise from former IPL star Dwayne Bravo. In a video shared by RCB on Instagram, Bravo, who is currently serving as a mentor for KKR, hugged Kohli after the match and told him, "Play as long as possible, the sport needs you."
Abhishek Sharma continues to lead the IPL 2026 MVPI table, highlighting a worrying trend where batters overwhelmingly dominate the top positions and only one bowler features in the top 20. Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 54.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will both be eyeing a top-two finish when they square off in their final IPL 2026 league match.
In a crushing blow for Chennai Super Kings fans, former captain Mahendra Singh has been ruled out of the team's final home game of the IPL 2026 season against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk on Monday.
England have dropped opener Zak Crawley and selected Emilio Gay as Ben Duckett's opening partner in a reshaped squad for the first Test against New Zealand.
Kagiso Rabada attributes Gujarat Titans' dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad to disciplined Test-match bowling, emphasising patience and simplicity.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's decision to ditch their all-out attacking approach with the bat and respect the conditions paid rich dividends against Chennai Super Kings.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya admitted their IPL 2026 campaign never really got off the ground after their eight-wicket defeat by Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
Selectors to consider Jasprit Bumrah's workload and Rohit Sharma's fitness when picking India's squads for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to rediscover their batting form after a recent collapse as they face Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match. RCB, currently second in the standings, need to regroup after a defeat against Gujarat Titans, while LSG are struggling at the bottom after losing their last six matches.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's record-breaking opening partnerships have been the driving force behind Gujarat Titans' dominant IPL 2026 campaign.
Kagiso Rabada, the Gujarat Titans' fast bowler, has been impressed by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless six-hitting in the IPL. Rabada acknowledged Sooryavanshi's talent and X-factor, noting his fast hands and lack of fear.
Lucknow Super Giants face a tough challenge against a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in their upcoming IPL clash. SRH's explosive batting and home advantage make them favourites, while LSG needs to address their batting inconsistencies to secure their first win of the season.
Former England cricketers Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd jokingly claimed Sooryavanshi could be "burnt out by 21" after being left amazed by his explosive performances.
'I don't see a point in Dhoni batting at Number 8 or 9, because he has the potential to turn games around single-handedly, something no other batter in the CSK team can do.'
Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Shane Watson has praised Varun Chakravarthy for his commitment to the team, playing through a hairline fracture in his left foot to contribute to KKR's IPL playoff push. Despite the injury, Chakravarthy has shown resilience and determination, earning accolades from Watson and highlighting his importance to the squad.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to rediscover their batting form against Kolkata Knight Riders, whose in-form bowling attack has revived their IPL 2026 playoff hopes.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blazed his way to a breathtaking 38-ball 93 as Rajasthan Royals moved closer to a playoff berth with a thumping seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.
He upsets bowlers, unsettles the opponent captain's plans, and destroys their hopes of winning the match.
Rajasthan Royals face Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL match, needing an all-round improvement to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Royals must address batting collapses and fielding errors to secure a vital win.
The opening match had everything that makes the IPL special -- noise, nerves, and nostalgia.
Bethell highlighted the influence of senior players like Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Dinesh Karthik. He said the tournament demands a high-tempo approach, where players must be aggressive and fearless.
Ravichandran Ashwin analyses Priyansh Arya's dip in form for Punjab Kings, attributing it to bowlers figuring him out. He also criticises Arshdeep Singh's bowling strategy in the death overs.
Prince Yadav returned outstanding figures of 3/33 as RCB fell nine runs short of the target in the rain-curtailed match.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a commanding 29-run win over Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens, powered by a blazing batting display from Finn Allen and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, despite strong resistance from GT's top order.
Justin Langer backs Lucknow Super Giants' batting revamp despite loss to Mumbai Indians, praising Rishabh Pants selflessness and Nicholas Pooran's explosive knock and improved intent.
Mithali Raj expresses her joy at seeing Indian cricket teams, including men's, women's, and junior sides, achieve significant global success, marking a period of dominance.
Shubman Gill's remarkable 84, achieved despite an ankle injury, propelled Gujarat Titans to a dominant victory over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, complemented by Rashid Khan's stellar bowling.
Rishabh Pant's unbeaten half-century led Lucknow Super Giants to a five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a closely contested IPL match.
Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings head coach, has endorsed Shreyas Iyer as a potential T20 captain for India, highlighting Iyer's maturity and leadership qualities despite recent team setbacks.
England's Jos Buttler discusses the challenges of balancing franchise cricket with international duties, the importance of saying 'no', and managing external pressures as a professional cricketer.
Sunrisers Hyderabad assistant coach James Franklin praised Ishan Kishan's match-winning innings against Chennai Super Kings, which secured their team a place in the IPL playoffs. Kishan's 70 off 47 balls on a difficult pitch was pivotal in the victory.
MS Dhoni is preparing for another season with Chennai Super Kings, showcasing his attention to detail by personally repairing and polishing his bat with an electric sander.
Police in Maharashtra's Beed district have registered a case against five persons after a purported video showing them attacking a man with a cricket bat surfaced on social media. The video, which appears to be from Bawi village, shows one Sachin Bhosale and four unidentified individuals beating a man with a cricket bat. Authorities are investigating the incident to identify the victim and ascertain the cause of the attack. The five individuals have been charged with causing hurt and using dangerous weapons.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the rest of IPL 2026 after suffering a concussion and a fracture to a finger on his left hand.
England pace bowling coach Steffan Jones reveals the training methods and tweaks to Nitish Kumar Reddy's action that led to a significant increase in his bowling speed and accuracy, making him a potential asset for the Indian cricket team.
Kane Williamson and Kyle Jamieson return to New Zealand's Test squad for tours of Ireland and England, with Jamieson back after a long injury layoff.
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