Former South African captain Graeme Smith discusses the Indian Premier League's impact on global cricket, highlighting its role in discovering young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and shaping T20 leagues worldwide.
Mumbai City FC edged Chennaiyin FC 1-0 in their ISL opener at the Mumbai Football Arena, with an own goal by Pritam Kotal proving decisive in a tightly-contested clash.
MI's bowlers spent considerable time discussing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at their pre-game team meetings.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene acknowledges the challenge posed by Delhi Capitals, emphasising the importance of home advantage in the IPL as MI prepares to face DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane face increasing pressure as captains in the IPL, with their teams, Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders, struggling to find form and consistency.
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has expressed hope that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will return to action soon in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru powered their way to 240/4 with half-centuries from Virat Kohli, Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar, before holding off a late fightback to beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in a high-scoring IPL clash on Sunday.
Yashasvi Jaiswal praises teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after their explosive opening stand powered Rajasthan Royals to a 27-run win over Mumbai Indians.
'When we go into the next cycle of bilaterals, we will try to see whether we can get a bigger window, so we can go from 74 to 94 games.'
DBS Bank India has launched a direct tax payment facility after authorisation from the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). Utkarsh Small Finance Bank partners with Mumbai Indians as banking partner for T20 League 2026.
Skipper Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham starred with bat and ball as Gujarat Giants finally broke their jinx against defending champions Mumbai Indians with an 11-run victory to seal a spot in the Women's Premier League Eliminator, in Vadodara, on Friday.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be aiming for a batting resurgence against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League match.
Bengaluru FC secured a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in an Indian Super League match, with goals from Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia.
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is expected to make his bowling return for Kolkata Knight Riders in their upcoming IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants, providing a boost to the team's bowling attack.
The signing of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed by Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred auction has ignited controversy, drawing criticism from figures like Lalit Modi and Sunil Gavaskar due to the historical exclusion of Pakistani players from the IPL and concerns over financial contributions to Pakistan.
Punjab Kings chase down 265 in a record-breaking run-fest against Delhi Capitals as KL Rahul smashes 152 and Shreyas Iyer seals historic win in IPL 2026.
Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani celebrated the team's victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, marking their first IPL season-opener win since 2012. She highlighted the team's evolution since their last victory, noting the absence of key players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah in the 2012 squad.
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel credits the team's flexibility and strong bench strength for their recent victory against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2026 season.
Shardul Thakur stars with a match-winning spell for Mumbai Indians, calling his Wankhede outing special as MI chase 221 to beat KKR in IPL 2026.
Cameron Green's impressive 79 helped Kolkata Knight Riders reach 180 against Gujarat Titans in their IPL match, despite an early collapse.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and Shimron Hetmyer are on the verge of key milestones as Rajasthan Royals prepare to face Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026.
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.
Substitute Ritwik Das scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal as Jamshedpur FC fought back to hold Mohun Bagan to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match, significantly diminishing Mohun Bagan's chances of winning the curtailed edition.
Punjab Kings' coach Sairaj Bahutule reveals Arshdeep Singh's return to form in the IPL was due to a focus on basic techniques and target bowling in the nets, helping him rediscover his strengths.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah is available to play in the team's first match of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Bumrah had previously been at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence for workload management.
Pakistan's media regulatory authority, PEMRA, has issued a show-cause notice to GeoNews for allegedly violating a ban on Indian content by airing Indian songs and visuals while reporting on the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi falls for a duck and Irfan Pathan's theory on the youngster targeting big bowlers gains attention.
Ajinkya Rahane defends his batting approach amid criticism in IPL 2026, saying he has evolved into an attacking player while focusing on team roles for KKR.
Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Nabi reveals Dale Steyn's influence on his fast bowling career and his aspirations to play for India, while Irfan Pathan highlights Nabi's unique bowling skills.
Rohit Sharma has joined the Mumbai Indians squad ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, as the five-time champions kick off their pre-season training camp.
JioStar has terminated its broadcast deals in Bangladesh for IPL 2026, saying its local partner defaulted on payments.
Aakash Chopra backs Virat Kohli for a big IPL 2026 season, while Rohit Sharma's aggressive approach and MS Dhoni's tough role come under focus.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya discusses his journey from a 'pure batter' to a key player, crediting hard work and Mumbai Indians' scouting system for his success.
The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stated that the board will take action against players who withdraw from PSL at the last minute to join IPL.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match
Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians' lead pacer, is reportedly at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, missing the team's pre-IPL training camp, with uncertainty over whether it's due to an injury or a routine check-up.
Indian hotel companies are experiencing a sharp correction in share prices due to the Iran war and broader geopolitical tensions, leading analysts to cut operating profit expectations and valuations, despite structurally positive medium-term prospects.
Mumbai Indians will inch closer to play-offs if they beat Gujarat Giants in their final league game of WPL 2026.
It is hard to recall when Jasprit Bumrah was last manhandled in such devastating fashion by two young batters.
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.
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