Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Mumbai Indians by four wickets in a rain-affected IPL match on Wednesday.
Virat Kohli has emerged as the highest earner in IPL history, grossing Rs 230 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders leads franchise valuations at over Rs 19,200 crore. The average IPL team valuation is projected to jump to USD 15 billion by 2032.
Sunil Gavaskar revealed he was once 'pulled up' for writing to IPL captains seeking ideas to improve the league.
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.
Punjab Kings kept their IPL playoff hopes alive after a convincing win over Lucknow Super Giants, but qualification now depends on results involving MI, RR and KKR.
Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Shane Watson has praised Varun Chakravarthy for his commitment to the team, playing through a hairline fracture in his left foot to contribute to KKR's IPL playoff push. Despite the injury, Chakravarthy has shown resilience and determination, earning accolades from Watson and highlighting his importance to the squad.
His ability to bat according to the demands of the situation makes him special among specialist batters.
Every team circles its opponent like a hawk, waiting to expose the slightest weakness.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after the league stage.
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.
Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and his fiancee Vanshika celebrated their sangeet ceremony with a Sufi theme, featuring a performance by singer Bismil and attended by fellow cricketers Suresh Raina and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Mitchell Starc dismissed Riyan Parag, Donovan Ferreira and Ravi Singh in the space of four deliveries before removing Dasun Shanaka to trigger a stunning middle-order collapse and restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for 8.
Mumbai Indians, struggling with inconsistent performances, face a confident Gujarat Titans side looking to extend their winning streak in the Indian Premier League.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya joined a cycling event in Ahmedabad to mark the 75th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' and Commonwealth Games Day, encouraging citizens to embrace cycling for fitness and short commutes. The event saw participation from athletes, celebrities, and citizens across India.
Pat Cummins praised fast bowlers Eshan Malinga and Sakib Hussain after Sunrisers Hyderabad's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.
Former India batter and CSK great Suresh Raina believes that Sanju Samson has got a monkey off his back after his brilliant century against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Saturday.
Prince Yadav returned outstanding figures of 3/33 as RCB fell nine runs short of the target in the rain-curtailed match.
A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.
K L Rahul expresses satisfaction at breaking the perception of being a Test specialist.
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.
Ever since his return to international cricket in 2023 ahead of the 50-over World Cup after a long while of battling injuries, Bumrah has been unplayable, delivering some of the best spells in recent memory.
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.
Shubman Gill's remarkable 84, achieved despite an ankle injury, propelled Gujarat Titans to a dominant victory over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, complemented by Rashid Khan's stellar bowling.
Sarfaraz Khan has expanded his horizon as he now aims to play white-ball cricket for India.
The 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle drew massive participation across more than 8,000 locations nationwide as the initiative commemorated Commonwealth Games Day and built momentum towards the historic 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.
Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals face off in a crucial IPL match with significant playoff implications, highlighting the anticipated battle between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's aggressive batting and Mitchell Starc's seam bowling.
Ishan Kishan hopes his impressive run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will inspire young cricketers after finishing as India's second-highest run-scorer in the title-winning campaign.
Anil Kumble advises caution on fast-tracking Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to the Indian cricket team, while also discussing India's potential to host the 2036 Olympics and the importance of grassroots sports development.
Mumbai Indians will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat when they face a confident Rajasthan Royals side in their upcoming IPL match. The Royals will be aiming to continue their winning streak.
Kartik Sharma recorded his maiden IPL half-century with a measured knock saw Chennai Super Kings overhaul Mumbai Indians to keep their play-off hopes alive.
MI's bowlers spent considerable time discussing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi at their pre-game team meetings.
Arjun Tendulkar, playing for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL 2024, wished his father Sachin Tendulkar a happy birthday but politely declined the cake due to his disciplined diet.
Punjab Kings face Mumbai Indians in a crucial match in Dharamsala, but the weather forecast threatens to disrupt their playoff hopes.
Tilak Varma's match-winning innings for Mumbai Indians against Punjab Kings was followed by a touching tribute to Rohit Sharma, celebrating his iconic jersey number.
Akash Deep and Harshit Rana are unlikely to be fit for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan and the white ball tour of United Kingdom as they are still some time away from getting fully match-fit, sources in BCCI said.
Punjab Kings' opening batsmen Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have become the first uncapped pair to score over 1000 partnership runs in the Indian Premier League.
Delhi Capitals have signed England's bowling all-rounder Rehan Ahmed as a replacement for Ben Duckett for the remainder of the Indian Premier League season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed RS Ambrish as an injury replacement for Shivam Mavi for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a significant increase in digital watch-time and strong TV viewership, according to broadcasters. Digital watch-time is up by seven per cent, and TV viewership is on track to reach 500 million.
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.
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