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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a record-breaking half-century, leading his team to victory against Chennai Super Kings.
Tim David discusses the challenges of being a finisher in T20 cricket and how he manages pressure in the IPL. He credits the top-order batsmen for making his job easier and emphasises the importance of practice and adapting to different bowling styles, particularly spin.
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.
Irfan Pathan says the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium will be the biggest match of the tournament's opening phase.
Jofra Archer's superb all-round showing helped Rajasthan Royals outclass Mumbai Indians to seal their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs, in Mumbai.
Mitchell Starc's return to the Delhi Capitals after an injury layoff proved pivotal as he delivered a match-winning performance against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.
Jay Shah received the Outstanding Contribution to Sports Award from Piyush Goyal at the Indian Business Leader Awards in Mumbai.
Aakash Tigers MWS beat North Mumbai Panthers in T20 Mumbai League
Former Australia captain Steve Smith will return to cricket after the ball-tampering scandal as a marquee player at next month's Global T20 Canada league.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma lauded the Indian men's and women's cricket teams for their recent World Cup victories, attributing their success to hard work and the momentum they have built. He expressed hope for continued success and acknowledged the contributions of those working behind the scenes.
Mumbai Indians rode on sublime half-centuries from openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton to outclass Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in a high-scoring Indian Premier League clash in Mumbai on Monday.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will wear their green jerseys in their home game against Delhi Capitals as part of their 'Green Initiative', highlighting their commitment to sustainability.
On paper, India are overwhelming favourites to win the series against Chamari Athapaththu-led visitors.
Sanju Samson's electrifying second century not only led to a dominant victory over the Mumbai Indians but also sparked a remarkable surge in CSK fan support, transforming the Wankhede stadium into a sea of yellow.
Powerplay scoring in the IPL has reached an all-time high, with run-rates crossing 10 per over as batters dominate early overs.
Sourav Ganguly supports the IPL's Impact Player rule, despite criticism from players like Axar Patel.
Sanju Samson's unbeaten 101 and Akeal Hosein's four wickets powered Chennai Super Kings to a 103-run win over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026, earning praise from Suresh Raina and Anil Kumble.
Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians' lead pacer, is reportedly at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, missing the team's pre-IPL training camp, with uncertainty over whether it's due to an injury or a routine check-up.
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's thrill-a-second 103, the third fastest IPL hundred off 36 balls, was eclipsed by a collective batting effort by Sunrisers Hyderabad as the visitors etched a commanding five-wicket win in Jaipur on Saturday.
IPL ranks third in WCA global league ratings, excelling in pay but lagging in player rights, dispute resolution and welfare standards.
Mitchell Starc's four-wicket haul helped Delhi Capitals restrict Rajasthan Royals to 193 for eight after a blazing start in their IPL match, keeping Delhi's playoff hopes alive.
Chennai Super Kings have appointed former England wicketkeeper-batter James Foster as their fielding coach for the upcoming IPL season. Foster brings a wealth of experience from international and franchise cricket.
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.
Lungi Ngidi discusses the development and effectiveness of his dipping slower ball in the IPL, highlighting its importance in T20 cricket and the mental fortitude required to execute it under pressure.
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that Jasprit Bumrah is available to play in the team's first match of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Bumrah had previously been at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence for workload management.
Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL) has named Shreyas Iyer as the brand ambassador for its Formula 1 programme in India.
Sri Lankan T20I captain Dasun Shanaka has been named as the replacement for injured England all-rounder Sam Curran in the Rajasthan Royals squad for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.
Australian star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is hopeful of regaining fitness in time for the latter half of the upcoming T20 International series against India after undergoing surgery on his fractured right wrist.
Punjab Kings chase down 265 in a record-breaking run-fest against Delhi Capitals as KL Rahul smashes 152 and Shreyas Iyer seals historic win in IPL 2026.
Gujarat Titans' opener Sai Sudharsan reveals that he puts in the same kind of preparation for ever game and invests considerable time in mental fitness.
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.
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has reversed his retirement from Test and T20I cricket, and wants to represent his country across all three formats before calling it quits.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant admitted that a few extra runs could have tilted the game in their favour after their six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League clash.
Venkatesh Iyer's explosive innings of 73 not out off 40 balls propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a formidable 222 for four against Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal also made significant contributions.
It has now reached a stage where MI is a team living on its past glory with ageing stars. The game has moved on -- faster, younger and more fearless.
Legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar will be back in action on a cricket field as he will feature in the inaugural International Masters League (IML), a six-team T20 competition, to be held later this year across three venues.
Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla believes Delhi Capitals may be panicking after their defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.
Cheteshwar Pujara says Shubman Gill can use his T20 World Cup snub as motivation and regain India's T20 spot with a strong IPL 2026.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya discusses how the increased power-hitting in the IPL is forcing bowlers to evolve and adapt their strategies to stay competitive.
