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.
Rasikh Dar's four-wicket haul and Josh Hazlewood's return have bolstered Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling, powering them to the top of the IPL standings.
A women's group has demanded an inquiry into visuals purportedly showing cricketer Riyan Parag using a vape-like device during an IPL match, questioning whether the incident was an attempt to normalise banned products.
The business value of the league, popularly called the IPL, surged to a record $18.5 billion last year, U.S.-based investment bank Houlihan Lokey says.
American football legend Larry Fitzgerald, double Olympic gold medallist basketball star Chris Paul are among the new investors in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals.
Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman anticipates a significant increase in the next IPL media rights cycle, potentially reaching 20-30 per cent, driven by recent high-value franchise acquisitions and the league's consistent engagement.
Punjab Kings' fast-bowling coach James Hopes views the team's first loss in IPL 2026 as a 'reality check' but remains confident in their ability to recover, emphasising the importance of adapting to varying conditions.
Rajasthan Royals have extended its association with Lubricant giant Valvoline Cummins Limited for the 2013 season of the Indian Premier League. The extension will see Valvoline continuing as an associate sponsor of the franchise for the second consecutive year. The team's logo will be sported on the non-leading arm of the players.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Tuesday, earns praise from Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch.
After succumbing to a humiliating 10-wicket defeat, Mumbai Indians all-rounder Kieron Pollard admitted his team was completed outplayed by Rajasthan Royals, but said they can only improve from here.
Lucknow Super Giants are set to receive a significant mid-season boost with Australia batter Josh Inglis likely to join the squad ahead of their IPL clash against Mumbai Indians on May 4.
Powerplay scoring in the IPL has reached an all-time high, with run-rates crossing 10 per over as batters dominate early overs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to capitalise on their home advantage when they face Delhi Capitals in a crucial mid-table Indian Premier League clash. Both teams are level on points, making this a key match for their IPL campaign.
Sanju Samson reminded the cricket world on Saturday why he is one of T20's most dangerous batters.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad confirmed that he will open the batting alongside new recruit Sanju Samson this season.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that Jasprit Bumrah's reduced effectiveness in IPL 2026 was due to managing a niggle carried from the T20 World Cup, impacting his sharpness despite adequate rest and workload management.
Smith, who is back in action after serving a one-year ban for his role in the ball-tampering scandal, has been made the leader of the team once again. The announcement was made ahead of Royals' clash against Mumbai Indians in Jaipur.
Punjab Kings's downfall has been driven by poor fielding, repeated dropped catches, inconsistent bowling and the continued backing of out-of-form middle-order batters such as Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera, both of whom have struggled with both bat and fielding standards.
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.
Sanju Samson becomes the 10th batter to reach 5,000 IPL runs, achieving the milestone in quick time against Gujarat Titans.
Former England cricketers Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alastair Cook and David Lloyd jokingly claimed Sooryavanshi could be "burnt out by 21" after being left amazed by his explosive performances.
A recap of the action of the fifth week of IPL 2026.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting will have to guard against the wily leg-spinner Chahal,
Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson and his teammates have been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during their 33-run loss to Delhi Capitals.
It was shocking to see even good length balls disappear into the crowd and short balls being punished with a message never to bowl such deliveries to him.
Ravichandran Ashwin has advised Riyan Parag to be mindful of his actions in public spaces after the Rajasthan Royals player was fined for vaping during an IPL match. Ashwin emphasised the importance of separating personal choices from public behaviour, especially for role models.
Five officials, including three members of the Special Task Force (STF), sustained injuries in a crude bomb explosion in Begusarai district, Bihar, during a search operation related to robbery cases.
Impressed with the maturity shown by Yashasvi Jaiswal, West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara said the youngster's knock against Mumbai Indians was well put together.
Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reflects on his match-winning century in the Under-19 World Cup final against England, describing it as a 'special' moment in his career. He also discusses his approach to the upcoming IPL season.
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.
Rajasthan Royals posted a fun video of their former recruit Joe Root unleashing some serious moves on the dance floor alongside team-mate Yuzvendra Chahal.
Gujarat Titans' Anuj Rawat discusses the importance of preparation and mental freshness in the IPL, praising Shubman Gill's leadership and Matthew Hayden's coaching.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has expressed excitement ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the tournament always brings energy, passion and unpredictable results.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's record-breaking opening partnerships have been the driving force behind Gujarat Titans' dominant IPL 2026 campaign.
Rajat Bhatia has taken a mild dig at Kolkata Knight Riders by stating that every member of Rajasthan Royals were aware about the equation of Super Over but he was unaware whether KKR knew that two runs off last ball would have clinched the issue.
Ehsan Malinga shines amid a record SRH chase against MI, claiming the Purple Cap with a disciplined spell and continuing his impressive rise in IPL 2026.
England pace bowling coach Steffan Jones reveals the training methods and tweaks to Nitish Kumar Reddy's action that led to a significant increase in his bowling speed and accuracy, making him a potential asset for the Indian cricket team.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has praised Rajasthan Royals' teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a rare talent and one to watch for the future after his impressive run in IPL 2026.
Back home after nearly a month on the road and with their campaign hanging by a thread, Kolkata Knight Riders will look to stay alive in the IPL when they face a rampaging Gujarat Titans side chasing a top-two finish in Kolkata on Saturday.
Chennai Super Kings lodge complaint with BCCI over DJ comments and song played during RCB clash, calling the incident "unacceptable".
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