Former India captain Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma's impressive start to IPL 2026, noting his improved fitness and dominant batting performance.
Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy and batting form are under scrutiny as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) struggle in the IPL. Critics question his suitability as captain and batter, citing his low boundary count and strike rate. With limited leadership alternatives, KKR faces a grim situation.
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.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi returns for his second IPL season with the Rajasthan Royals, aiming to dismantle bowlers and dominate the Powerplay.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah and Indian cricket legends celebrate Jammu and Kashmir's first-ever Ranji Trophy title, highlighting its significance for inspiring future generations in the region.
Ricky Ponting highlights team culture, clear roles and player backing as key to Punjab Kings' unbeaten IPL 2026 run after a dominant win over Mumbai Indians.
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.
Mitchell Starc has been cleared to play in the Indian Premier League and is expected to join Delhi Capitals for their match against Rajasthan Royals on May 1.
Sunil Narine, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a win over Gujarat Titans, keeping KKR firmly alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race with their fifth victory in six games.
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.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's record-breaking opening partnerships have been the driving force behind Gujarat Titans' dominant IPL 2026 campaign.
Yuvraj Singh has apologised for his father Yograj Singh's critical comments directed at MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev, emphasising that his father's views do not reflect his own.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticises India's team combination and batting order after their 76-run defeat to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, questioning Rinku Singh's No.8 slot and Axar Patel's omission.
Lucknow Super Giants coach Justin Langer defended the decision to send Nicholas Pooran to face Sunil Narine in the Super Over, citing Pooran's experience against Narine despite his recent form. Langer also praised Mohsin Khan's performance and potential for the Indian team.
Shubman Gill is set to be named Cricketer of the Year at the BCCI's annual awards. Rahul Dravid will be honoured with the Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan backed the ICC's decision to keep Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India, hailing it as the 'right call'.
Chennai Super Kings have signed South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as a replacement for the injured Jamie Overton for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.
"I am proud of our country... I am proud of our team. They have all done such a phenomenal job. But obviously, he (Hardik Pandya) is my player of the team," said model Mahieka Sharma who walked for Designer Anamika Khanna at the Lakme Fashion Week x FDCI.
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.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, and Tim David, praised the team's middle order for their performance against Lucknow Super Giants, despite a narrow defeat. Rajat Patidar's impressive innings and the resilience shown after early setbacks were highlighted.
In a remarkable coincidence, both Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Priyansh Arya scored exactly 197 runs each in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 last season for Bihar and Delhi respectively.
Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting praises the team's strategy of building around talented Indian players like Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Arshdeep Singh, highlighting their crucial roles in the team's success in the IPL.
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav once again avoided the customary handshake with his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha during the toss, in the T20 World Cup match in Colombo on Sunday.
The sight of the Tricolour fluttering in the stands sharpens the resolve of the players. It feels as though the flag has been stitched out of the hopes and heartbeat of Indian fans.
Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan marries long-time girlfriend Sophie Shine in a private Delhi NCR ceremony; Yuzvendra Chahal shares wedding pictures.
Justin Langer backs Rishabh Pant, saying his Rs 27 crore price tag isn't behind his poor form as Lucknow Super Giants slump to sixth straight defeat in the Indian Premier League.
Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has praised Abhishek Sharma's talent after his explosive innings in an IPL match against Delhi Capitals.
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.
Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concerns about Mumbai Indians' inconsistent performance in IPL 2026, stating they must win all remaining matches to secure a playoff spot after a heavy defeat to Chennai Super Kings.
Suryakumar Yadav was seen practicing in the nets ahead of Mumbai Indians' IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Rohit Sharma's availability remains uncertain due to a hamstring injury.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for the injured David Payne for the remainder of the IPL season.
Krunal flaunted his battle wounds on Monday, a dafter after his valiant effort that pushed RCB to the top of the table while knocking the five-time champions out of the playoff race.
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant credits the addition of Bharat Arun to the coaching staff for strengthening the team's bowling department ahead of IPL 2026.
Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin spoke on running out Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Jos Buttler from the non-strikers' end, saying that amid all the talks about it, questioning his character, he felt like "doing it even more" and added that other bowlers should also do it.
Punjab Kings are looking to turn their fortunes around as they host Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. After recent defeats, Punjab aims to improve their performance in all areas. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, struggling with form, are looking ahead to the next season.
Heinrich Klaasen, emerging pacers give SRH winning edge as they beat Chennnai Super Kings to book a berth in the IPL 2026 Play-offs.
'Whether it is an Indian entity or an overseas subsidiary of the entity that is making the payment, if the owner is Indian, then he or she is contributing to the Indian casualties.'
Harman's record as captain untouchable, she has another 4-5 years to offer: Jhulan Goswami
Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green has praised Jasprit Bumrah, calling him the best bowler in the world.
Temba Bavuma discusses the no-handshake policy in India-Pakistan cricket, South Africa's T20 World Cup chances, and Indian batters' struggles against spin.
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