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.
Veteran Indian batsman Rahul Dravid was named captain of the Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals, filling up a post left vacant by retired Australian spin legend Shane Warne earlier this year.
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.
It is hard to recall when Jasprit Bumrah was last manhandled in such devastating fashion by two young batters.
Aryaman Vikram Birla transitions from a promising cricket career to owning the Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL team.
Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is likely to join Team India as spin bowling coach after senior management recommended his appointment to the BCCI.
Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans prepare for a critical IPL showdown that could prove pivotal in shaping the playoff race.
The camp is a part of Rajasthan Royals's preparations after their three-day camp in Guwahati, with hotter weather in Nagpur and varied pitches.
When Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in full flow, everything else fades into the background. He has made a habit of taking on the best bowlers in the world and making them look ordinary.
Newly-appointed Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane is excited to lead the side in the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) beginning next month.
Former India captain Anil Kumble believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has the potential to surpass Chris Gayle's record for the most sixes in a single IPL season, praising his range and temperament.
Chennai Super Kings will need to improve significantly in all departments of the game to trouble a potent Punjab Kings in their first home game of the Indian Premier League. It was a uninspiring start for CSK in their opener against Rajasthan Royals.
As a 'Team Mentor', Warne will work alongside head coach Andrew McDonald. The two were teammates in Victoria from 2003-07.
Recent seasons show balanced performances with Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Prasidh Krishna leading the wicket charts.
Sanju Samson expresses his excitement about joining Chennai Super Kings and learning from MS Dhoni, while also reflecting on India's T20 World Cup victory and his personal journey.
IPL 2022's runners up Rajasthan Royals have managed to keep their core team intact with more than a decent set of match-winners at their disposal.
Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni is set to miss the first two weeks of the IPL due to a calf injury, raising concerns for the team's campaign.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, is now eligible to play for India in senior international cricket, sparking comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar and raising questions about fast-tracking his career.
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.
Heinrich Klaasen has emerged as the cornerstone of Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting lineup in IPL 2026, consistently delivering impactful performances and justifying his hefty price tag.
Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta urged media to avoid spreading unverified information. while defending her team after they suffered a fourth straight defeat IPL 2026, mounting pressure in the playoff race.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a 15-ball fifty to set up Rajasthan Royals' roaring win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday.
Saba Karim says Rishabh Pant's struggles stem from lacking a clear white-ball template, as his poor IPL form continues with LSG.
Delhi Capitals' bowling coach Munaf Patel confirms Lungi Ngidi's return after recovering from a head injury, boosting the team's bowling attack ahead of their game against Chennai Super Kings.
The weekend games were a reminder of why the IPL is cricket's most popular and exciting tournament.
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson was effusive in praise of IPL 2022's leading scorer Jos Buttler, saying he is grateful to have the Englishman in his team.
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.
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has expressed his admiration for the team's young players, highlighting their potential and contributions to the team's performance in the ongoing tournament.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi didn't just light up the Under-19 World Cup with his bat -- he lit up the dressing room too.
Rajasthan Royals had released eight players, including star Australia batsman Steve Smith, after the team finished at the bottom of the table in the 2020 edition.
A recap of the action of the third week of IPL 2026.
KKR's Varun Chakravarthy, who was named Player of the Match, said it would be difficult to consistently reproduce match-winning spells due to the conditions.
Punjab Kings will be under pressure to halt a worrying slide when they face a confident Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday.
Indian Premier League team Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday filed a petition in the Bombay High Court, challenging BCCI's decision of terminating its franchise agreement.
Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged that Ruturaj Gaikwad is still developing as captain, as the team's IPL playoff hopes were dented by a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, buoyed by the emergence of young pace bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Husain, are confident heading into their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. The uncapped duo made an immediate impact in the previous match, giving SRH a new edge.
A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group emerged the lead bidder to acquire IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs Rs 16,660 crore.
Gujarat Titans defeated Punjab Kings in a close IPL match in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill expressed satisfaction with the win, while Shreyas Iyer lamented his team's execution despite a fighting total.
Humiliated in their previous face-off this season, table toppers Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to seek revenge against a resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore in Wednesday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.
The impact of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's knock will travel beyond Guwahati, inspiring every kid who picks up a bat in the narrow, dusty gullies, or a cramped maidan like those in Mumbai.
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