Nehal Wadhera highlights Shreyas Iyer's leadership, noting his ability to absorb pressure and empower Punjab Kings' players. Ricky Ponting's positive coaching also boosts the team's morale. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians address concerns about powerplay wickets and prepare for potential lineup changes.
Punjab Kings will aim to recover from their first defeat of the season when they face Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League. Gujarat Titans, on a two-game winning streak, will be looking to continue their momentum.
Iyer sustained a blunt injury to his abdomen while fielding during the third ODI against Australia on 25th October 2025, resulting in a laceration of his spleen with internal bleeding.
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.
Punjab Kings pacer Xavier Bartlett has praised teammate Arshdeep Singh's influence, highlighting his experience in adapting to Indian conditions in the ongoing IPL. Bartlett also spoke about the Impact Player rule and his ambition to play Test cricket for Australia.
Yashasvi Jaiswal expresses his delight at batting with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and praises the Rajasthan Royals' team environment after their victory over Punjab Kings. Shreyas Iyer reflects on Punjab Kings' defeat, citing poor execution with the ball.
Quinton de Kock's fine hundred went in vain as Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer blasted blistering fifties to steer Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL match here on Thursday.
Delhi Capitals face a tough challenge against the dominant Punjab Kings in their upcoming IPL match. Delhi's inconsistent batting and fielding woes need immediate addressing to counter Punjab's strong batting lineup and cohesive bowling attack.
Punjab Kings paid the price for sloppy fielding and dropped catches in a defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Irfan Pathan criticising their costly errors in IPL 2026.
Punjab Kings, currently unbeaten, will rely on their strong batting lineup to maintain their winning streak against Lucknow Super Giants, who are concerned about Rishabh Pant's injury, in their upcoming IPL match.
Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer on Thursday said he is "on the road to recovery and getting better every passing day" after sustaining a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia.
Punjab Kings stay top of IPL 2026 despite a narrow loss to Gujarat Titans, with Suryansh Shedge's impressive 57 highlighting positives on a challenging Ahmedabad pitch.
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.
The BJP experienced a mixed bag of results in the West Bengal Assembly elections, with several heavyweight candidates securing victories while others faced defeat. Key wins included Dilip Ghosh, Suvendu Adhikari, and others, but some prominent faces failed to win.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya admits the team needs to reassess its strategy after a heavy defeat to Punjab Kings in the IPL.
Trinamool Congress offices across West Bengal were allegedly defaced and damaged following the BJP's victory in the Assembly polls, with the TMC alleging BJP involvement, which the BJP denies.
IPL 2026 Week 6 featured Rohit Sharma's explosive return, Urvil Patel's record-equalling fifty, Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton and Rashid Khan's brilliant comeback spell.
'Things are stable now, but it could have been fatal. He's a tough lad and should be fine soon.'
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.
Former Australia captain Allan Border rang the iconic Eden Gardens bell ahead of Match No. 28 of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata on April 19, 2026.
The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to alleged paper leaks has led to widespread outrage among aspirants, who are questioning the competence of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and demanding that AIIMS-Delhi conduct the medical entrance exam.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 29.
The Indian women's football team lost 0-2 to Kenya in the semifinal of the FIFA Series 2026. Martha Emedot and Tereza Obunya scored for Kenya.
Shreyas Iyer continues to be under observation but his condition has improved significantly, said BCCI on Tuesday.
Mumbai cricketers stole the spotlight in a thrilling IPL 2026 match, as Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube shone for Chennai Super Kings, while Shreyas Iyer guided Punjab Kings to victory.
Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla believes Delhi Capitals may be panicking after their defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad criticised his team's bowling performance after a defeat to Punjab Kings in their recent IPL match, despite a strong batting display.
A BJP and a Trinamool Congress worker were killed in separate incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal on Tuesday, police said.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer attributes the team's early-season IPL success to internal competition and a desire to impress each other, rather than external validation, after securing their second consecutive win.
Kolkata Knight Riders face a tough challenge against a strong Punjab Kings side in their upcoming IPL match.
Border, who led Australian men to their first-ever World Cup title in 1987, said he has rarely seen a player so young hit the ball with such power, calling the 15-year-old "a great talent" with the ability to score all around the ground.
Krunal Pandya calls RCB's 2025 title win deeply emotional
A recap of the action of the third week of IPL 2026.
Sanju Samson's century, Punjab Kings' record 265 chase, Rinku Singh's Super Over heroics and standout knocks from KL Rahul, Abhishek Sharma and Virat Kohli headline an action-packed Week 4 of IPL 2026.
A preview of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, highlighting team strengths, key players, and recent performances.
A recap of the action of the second week of IPL 2026.
Rajasthan Royals successfully chased down a 223-run target against Punjab Kings, overcoming their middle-order struggles thanks to key contributions from Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey.
Saba Karim says Rishabh Pant's struggles stem from lacking a clear white-ball template, as his poor IPL form continues with LSG.
The weekend games were a reminder of why the IPL is cricket's most popular and exciting tournament.
Marcus Stoinis's explosive half-century propelled Punjab Kings to a competitive total against Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match, overshadowing a fine bowling performance from Yash Raj Punja.
