Rajasthan Royals appoint Riyan Parag as captain for IPL 2026. The 24-year-old succeeds Sanju Samson, with Kumar Sangakkara and Manoj Badale backing his leadership ahead of the new season.
Hardik Pandya has returned to training for the Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL match against the Rajasthan Royals after missing the previous game due to illness.
Mitchell Starc dismissed Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira and Ravi Singh in the space of four deliveries before removing Dasun Shanaka to trigger a stunning middle-order collapse and restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for 8.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 62.
IPL ranks third in WCA global league ratings, excelling in pay but lagging in player rights, dispute resolution and welfare standards.
KKR appoints Dishant Yagnik as fielding coach ahead of IPL 2026
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, LSG went down by 40 runs to Rajasthan Royals, marking their seventh consecutive loss at home and fourth straight defeat overall.
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh criticised Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane for his tactics during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians, particularly his underutilisation of Sunil Narine against Rohit Sharma. Irfan Pathan praised Shardul Thakur's bowling performance.
JioStar has terminated its broadcast deals in Bangladesh for IPL 2026, saying its local partner defaulted on payments.
Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori praises all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy's versatility and impact on the team's IPL 2024 campaign, highlighting his ability to contribute with both bat and ball at any stage of the game.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs, but RCB secured the top spot in the IPL standings due to their net run rate. SRH posted a formidable 255/4, while RCB reached their target of 166 to ensure a top-two finish.
An analysis of Varun Chakravarthy's recent performances, highlighting a decline in his effectiveness as a mystery spinner. The article examines his struggles in both international and IPL matches, suggesting that batters are beginning to decipher his bowling action and variations.
'At 10:30 pm last night, I received several WhatsApp calls from Bangladesh. They abused and insulted my family and me and threatened that my country would be destroyed and broken apart.'
After 70 matches packed with collapses, comebacks and last-over drama, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals have survived the grind to storm into the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad face off in a crucial IPL match with playoff qualification at stake. Both teams need a win to boost their chances of reaching the knockouts.
Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan declined citizenship offers from India and Australia, reaffirming his commitment to representing his home country, according to a new book.
Rajasthan Royals head coach Vikram Rathour has expressed his support for Riyan Parag, who has been struggling with his form in the current season. Rathour believes it is only a matter of time before Parag starts performing well and contributing to the team's success.
Ahead of India's opening Test against South Africa, head coach Gautam Gambhir made a spiritual stop at Kolkata's iconic Kalighat Mandir, seeking blessings before the start of the two-match series.
A preview of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighting team strengths, key players, and recent performances.
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.
Rohit Sharma produced a match-defining half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday to underline that his appetite for runs remains as strong as ever.
Shreyas Iyer ends his Wankhede drought with a fluent fifty as Punjab Kings chase down 195 to beat Mumbai Indians and go top of the table.
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene expresses confidence in young Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar, highlighting his potential and the added advantage he brings to the team.
Sri Lankan T20I captain Dasun Shanaka has been named as the replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran in the Rajasthan Royals squad for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.
West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie is being linked with a possible move to Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement for injured Wanindu Hasaranga ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season.
Mohammed Azharuddin backs BCCI; BJP and Congress clash over Mustafizur Rahman issue
From breakout heroes to forgotten names, revisit IPL stars who dazzled for a season but failed to replicate their magic.
BJP leader Sangeet Som has called KKR co-owner Shah Rukh a traitor and accused him of investing money in players from a country working against India.
After a shaky start, Chennai Super Kings recovered to post a total of 187 against Lucknow Super Giants, thanks to a resilient innings from Kartik Sharma and support from Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube.
A look at the rookies from each of the 10 IPL franchises who are expected to make a name for themselves in the upcoming season.
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.
'This could well be a season where Rohit Sharma is going to bring back his T20 batting in the IPL.'
Nitish Kumar Reddy and Eshan Malinga shared five wickets between them as hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in their IPL match on Saturday.
Venkatesh Iyer smashed an unbeaten 73 off 40 balls in a pressure game against Punjab Kings, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the IPL 2026 playoffs with a commanding victory.
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.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for their smart signings at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction, highlighting the acquisitions of Vihaan Malhotra and Kanishk Chouhan at Rs 30 Lakhs each.
IPL For perhaps the first time in IPL history, the Ambanis watched an auction slip away not because of choice, but because of cash.
Nitish Kumar Reddy, who played a key role in Sunrisers Hyderabad's 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders, said he had been waiting for such a performance for a long time after his all-round show helped his side register their first win of the IPL season in Kolkata on Thursday.
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.
