IPL 2026: SRH’s Heinrich Klaasen will have a ‘night to remember’ against RCB, says Ravichandran Ashwin; ‘Don’t know why’

[ad_1] Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) Heinrich Klaasen will have a “night to remember” in his team’s IPL 2026 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Bengaluru on Saturday. (IPL 2026 points table) Heinrich Klaasen, who has been with Sunrisers Hyderabad since 2023, has scored more than 400 runs in […]

‘MS Dhoni can’t be just a two-over player’ – Irfan Pathan sums up Sanju Samson’s entry in CSK squad ahead of IPL 2026

[ad_1] The inclusion of Sanju Samson at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might be reminder that the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely going to be MS Dhoni’s last in the tournament, felt former India international Irfan Pathan. Samson, who played for Rajasthan Royals for 12 seasons, was traded to CSK from […]

‘First big assignment for him’: Aakash Chopra speaks on Abhishek Nayars first season as head coach of KKR

[ad_1] New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra spoke on Abhishek Nayar’s first season as head coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 and the challenges that lie ahead for Nayar. While Nayar has prior experience as an assistant and batting coach, this is his […]

Karnataka Cricket Association pays tributes to fans who lost lives in stampede, 11 seats to be kept vacant

[ad_1] Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 25 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer and the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president Venkatesh Prasad has said that a special prayer was held to pay homage to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans who lost their lives during a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after RCB’s maiden title win […]

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli turns bowler to RCB teammate Phil Salt ahead of opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad; watch video

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran Virat Kohli turned into a bowler during a practice session ahead of IPL 2026. RCB, the defending champions, will get their IPL 2026 campaign underway with a home match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Bengaluru on Saturday. In a viral video, Kohli can be seen bowling to his fellow […]

IPL 2026: Rinku Singh, the name that comes up after Shah Rukh Khan when you think of KKR, says Ajinkya Rahane

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane had special praise for Rinku Singh after the franchise named him vice-captain ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season. Speaking at Knights Unplugged 3.0, Rahane underlined just how integral Rinku has become to the identity of the franchise. “Obviously, and you kind of summed it up yourself, […]

Funds spent on cricket eclipse other sports as the Indian sports ecosystem swells to $2 billion

[ad_1] Emerging sports saw sponsorship revenues decline 12.2% in 2025, from ₹1,360 crore in 2024 to ₹1,193 crore, largely due to the absence of the Indian Super League (ISL), a key football property. Over a longer period, growth in these segments has remained modest compared to cricket. “If ISL had happened, the numbers would have […]

‘IPL 2026 is likely to be Dhonis last year in yellow jersey’: Robin Uthappa

[ad_1] New Delhi [India], March 21 (ANI): Mahendra Singh Dhoni is set to represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) yet again in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the former India cricketer Robin Uthappa believes it might be the last IPL season for the veteran wicketkeeper-batter. Speaking on JioHotstar, the 40-year-old Uthappa suggested that MS Dhoni […]

‘I had lost around 7 kg’: Shreyas Iyer recalls ‘severe’ experience before IPL 2026 | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, batter Shreyas Iyer opened up about a tough phase in his career after suffering a serious spleen injury during the Australia tour. The injury forced him into hospital and led to significant weight loss. “It’s always challenging […]

Virat Kohli’s ‘ready for another special chase’ as RCB gear up for IPL 2026 title defense; ‘same chapter new story’

[ad_1] Having lifted the Indian Premier League (IPL) title for the first time last year, Virat Kohli seemed hungrier for more as the former skipper got into business straightway after landing in Bengaluru in the wee hours on Wednesday. Kohli, who resides in United Kingdom currently, landed in Indian at around 4 AM and reported […]