Delhi Capitals assistant coach Ian Bell expressed frustration over the team's inconsistent performance in the IPL season, highlighting missed opportunities and narrow defeats that prevented a top-four finish.
Punjab Kings have hired former England first class cricketer Julian Ross Wood as their batting consultant, with emphasis on power-hitting, ahead of the Indian Premier League, starting on March 26.
'It's important that we learn from our mistakes and that's the sort of team we want to be'
Despite a well-tuned 48 from local hero Riyan Parag, Rajasthan Royals struggled against an array of accurate bowlers on a rather slow pitch, meandering to a sub-par 144 for nine against Punjab Kings in their IPL match in Guwahati on Wednesday.
Punjab Kings are placed eighth while Chennai Super Kings occupy the penultimate slot in the 10-team IPL points table.
Here is a look at the team that will open its campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Mumbai on April 12.
Punjab went into the 2023 mini auction with the maximum purse and spent most of their money on England all-rounder Sam Curran, making him the costliest buy in IPL history at Rs 18.50 crore.
Rajasthan Royals aim to secure their play-offs spot in the Indian Premier League as they face Mumbai Indians. A win is crucial for Rajasthan, while Mumbai seeks a consolation victory.
Jonny Bairstow will be available for the entire duration of the Indian Premier League
'I'm like a little kid wanting to get back playing cricket again'
Every team circles its opponent like a hawk, waiting to expose the slightest weakness.
Punjab Kings buried Royal Challengers Bangalore under a deluge of runs as they kept their play-off hopes alive with a thumping 54-run victory, riding on superb half-centuries from Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone.
Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara has expressed concern over recent off-field incidents involving team members, including captain Riyan Parag, and stressed the importance of maintaining a positive team culture.
Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming discusses the evolving strategies in T20 cricket, the diminishing role of traditional finishers, and the impact of the 'Impact Player' rule on the balance between batting and bowling.
The weekend games were a reminder of why the IPL is cricket's most popular and exciting tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their 100th Indian Premier League victory by successfully chasing down 244 runs against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. This win also marked the 10th successful chase of 200-plus runs this season, setting a new record for a single IPL edition.
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.
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As coach Ricky Ponting pointed out, he would expect a better "on his feet" thinking from the young captain.
The franchise will be seen donning a red jersey with golden stripes for this season, opting for a different, unique design for this new-look team.
Rajasthan Royals have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2026, with England all-rounder Sam Curran likely to miss the entire tournament due to a suspected groin injury.
Sunil Gavaskar revealed he was once 'pulled up' for writing to IPL captains seeking ideas to improve the league.
Suryansh Shedge's India call-up may have come as a "lucky break", but the young all-rounder has been urged to treat it as a learning opportunity by soaking in everything inside a dressing room full of experienced players and young leaders.
Delhi Capitals, reeling from a recent defeat, face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial IPL match. The game is a test of temperament for Delhi and a chance for Bengaluru to assert their authority.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) has named Shreyas Iyer as the brand ambassador for its Formula 1 programme in India.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya trained at full intensity, indicating his return for their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Pandya had missed MI's last three matches due to a back spasm.
Ashutosh Sharma revealed he didn't know where his career was heading during the time between 2020-22 when he fell out of favour with MP coach Chandrakant Pandit.
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.
An inside look at the world of IPL net bowlers, the unsung heroes who hone their skills while bowling to cricket's biggest stars, hoping for a chance to shine.
Punjab Kings qualified for the playoffs for the first time in 11 years.
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.
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.
Punjab Kings' Sikandar Raza took the game away from Lucknow Super Giants as he hammered his maiden IPL half-century.
India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has emerged as one of the country's promising pace prospects after a steady rise through college cricket and domestic performances, earning a call-up to the national setup ahead of India A's upcoming tour.
IPL 2026 final venue remains uncertain as political issues in Bengaluru force BCCI to consider alternative cities, with playoffs likely split between Punjab and Karnataka.
Virat Kohli continued his remarkable run in T20 cricket as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting stalwart drew level with Alex Hales for the most 50-plus partnerships in men's T20 history. Both batters now have 210 fifty-plus stands in the format.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be optimistic about securing their second consecutive win in the IPL as they face Chennai Super Kings, who are struggling with Sanju Samson's form and a lack of strong bowling options.
Vaobhav Sooryavanshi, 15, stands a chance to become India's youngest international cricketer, potentially breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record.
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.
Krunal Pandya discusses the improved atmosphere within the Royal Challengers Bengaluru camp, highlighting better understanding among players.
