Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has backed Venkatesh Iyer to continue opening alongside Virat Kohli for Indian Premier League 2026 Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans. He said it would be difficult for Phil Salt to return from injury and perform immediately in such an important match.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has noted a clear shift in Virat Kohli's batting style over the past two years, saying the senior pro has moved from a rigid, controlled approach to a more free-flowing and attacking method.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson is a strong contender for the national side's T20I captaincy, citing his IPL experience and improved consistency.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.
IPL For perhaps the first time in IPL history, the Ambanis watched an auction slip away not because of choice, but because of cash.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes MS Dhoni should retire if he's relegated to an 'Impact Player' role for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), suggesting it's time for the veteran to consider hanging up his boots.
South African bowler Lungi Ngidi attributes his T20 bowling evolution to his time in the Indian Premier League (IPL), where he honed his slower ball variations.
Shane Watson enjoyed a stellar IPL career spanning 12 years from 2008-2020, having played for Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings.
A recap of the action of the fifth week of IPL 2026.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene has dismissed burnout concerns for key Indian players, emphasising the team's focus on regaining rhythm and confidence after a heavy defeat to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch has questioned Kolkata Knight Riders' use of all-rounder Cameron Green in IPL 2026, saying team selection should be based on roles and conditions, not auction price.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's pursuit of back-to-back Indian Premier League titles will run into the season's most disciplined bowling attack when they face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 in Dharamsala on Tuesday, with a direct place in the final at stake.
Delhi Capitals batter Tristan Stubbs remains confident in the team's batting lineup despite recent losses, attributing perceived struggles to chasing high targets and expressing optimism about upcoming matches.
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.
Table-toppers Chennai Super Kings will look to complete the double against Kolkata Knight Riders, just like Delhi Capitals did, when the teams clash in Sunday's IPL match in Kolkata. The home side's consistency has suddenly taken a beating after two defeats on the trot, first in Chennai and then against Delhi Capitals on Friday night. Thus, the Knight Riders will be under immense pressure to arrest the slide when they face mighty Chennai.
Images from the IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings in Cuttack, on Tuesday.
Tilak Varma smashed the fastest-ever century by a Mumbai Indians' batter to inspire the five-time champions to a memorable come-from-behind victory, against Gujarat Titans.
'The BCB announced the schedule for India's tour of Bangladesh because there was a sense of positivity but now we need to get an official confirmation from the Indian board as to why Mustafizur's contract was cancelled.'
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
In a fascinating battle of ideologies, the well-balanced and bold Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have to subdue a phlegmatic Gujarat Titans to lift their second consecutive IPL title.
Despite consistent performances and a strong leadership record in the IPL, Shreyas Iyer is being overlooked for the T20 captaincy, raising questions about India's selection priorities.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, on Saturday.
This was the 18th duck of Rohit Sharma's IPL career -- equaling Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik for the most ducks in the T20 league.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League aiming to retain the title, but former India captain Anil Kumble believes the task will be easier said than done.
Mitchell Starc's four-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for eight after a blazing start in their IPL match, keeping Delhi's playoff hopes alive.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League gets underway in Bengaluru on Saturday, a touch lighter on overseas firepower but buoyed by a confirmation of its robust financial health this week.
Abhishek Bachchan expresses his desire to see MS Dhoni play in the European T20 Premier League, highlighting the league's commitment to quality cricket and nurturing local talent.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has pulled out of next month's IPL 2026 auction and will instead play in the Pakistan Super League.
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has praised Varun Chakravarthy's resilience and commitment to the franchise, highlighting his determination to play through multiple injuries this season.
Rajasthan Royals likely to trade Sanju Samson for CSK all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran
Delhi Capitals' coach Hemang Badani expresses concern over Kuldeep Yadav's form as the team fights for a playoff spot in the IPL. Despite past successes, Kuldeep's economy rate has increased, and wickets have been scarce. The team hopes he can regain his peak performance during this crucial phase.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's status as one of the all-time greats in the IPL will never be in doubt and prolonging his career for another season to bid farewell to the fans doesn't make sense in a competitive league like the IPL.
A senior Chennai Super Kings official, reacting to the franchise's suspension from the Indian Premier League, conceded that it never expected to go "scot-free" in the spot-fixing scandal that rocked cricket in 2013.
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar analyses Delhi Capitals' narrow defeat to Gujarat Titans in the IPL, highlighting a crucial moment of indecision that may have cost them the match.
Punjab Kings hat-trick hero Yuzvendra Chahal revealed that he relied on his instincts and tweaked his line after observing that the pacers' slower balls were gripping the surface during their IPL clash against Chennai Super Kings, in Chennai on Wednesday.
'Sanju Samson is the right guy to take over, and credit to Dhoni because he's hung around, waiting for the right person to come.'
New Zealand duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway joined Chennai Super Kings' training camp ahead of IPL 2025.
Kolkata Knight Riders remain optimistic about Cameron Green's potential despite his slow start in the IPL, as the team grapples with injuries and seeks a turnaround in their performance.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.
Green has so far played 29 matches in the IPL to aggregate 707 runs and take 16 wickets.
