IPL: KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane backs flexibility in bowling strategy, urges support for Chakaravarthy

[ad_1] Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane explained that bowling decisions depend on match situations rather than sticking to a fixed four-over quota, emphasising the need to assess a bowler’s form and confidence during the game. Rahane noted that while he initially wanted Varun Chakaravarthy to complete […]

IPL: Shubman Gill criticised for poor captaincy in Gujarat Titan’s loss to Punjab Kings

[ad_1] Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed concerns over Shubman Gill’s captaincy following Gujarat Titans’ defeat to Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League clash at Mullanpur on March 31. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra criticised the team management and Gill’s tactical decisions during the run chase, particularly questioning the delayed introduction of pacer […]

IPL 2026: Why has BCCI punished Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings may have opened their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a thrilling win, but skipper Shreyas Iyer found himself in trouble with the league for a slow over-rate during the match against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.PBKS edged GT by three wickets in […]

British broadcast engineer working for IPL 2026 found dead in Mumbai hotel room a day after MI vs KKR clash

[ad_1] A British broadcast engineer working for matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was reportedly found dead in his hotel room in Mumbai on Monday morning. According to news agency PTI, Jan William Langford was found unconscious in his hotel room on Monday morning, after which, the hotel management rushed him to Bombay Hospital. […]

IPL 2026: Ambati Rayudu questions Chennai Super Kings batters after Rajasthan Royals loss; ‘Shot selection not great’

[ad_1] Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu criticised the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batters for their poor shot selection in their defeat to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2026. (IPL 2026 Updated Points Table) Chennai Super Kings, without MS Dhoni, suffered a massive batting collapse as they were bowled out for 127 in 19.4 overs. […]

‘There was something for bowlers’: Anil Kumble decodes RR pacers early impact on Samson

[ad_1] Assam (Guwahati) [India], March 31 (ANI): Former India captain Anil Kumble dissected Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) clinical new-ball bowling display against Sanju Samson, highlighting how the opening spells set the tone in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The Super Kings opener Samson, who was dismissed early in the […]

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings play their first-ever match without MS Dhoni or Suresh Raina in playing XI

[ad_1] When Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take the field in their IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on Monday, it will be the first-ever time that they will play a match without either MS Dhoni or Suresh Raina. MS Dhoni will miss the first two weeks of IPL 2026 as he is […]

‘I like challenges’: Shardul Thakur after MIs dominant win over KKR in IPL 2026

[ad_1] Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 30 (ANI): Shardul Thakur expressed delight after delivering a standout performance for the Mumbai Indians (MI), saying playing for his home franchise remains a special feeling, even as he reflected on the challenges and memories associated with the iconic venue Wankhede Stadium. The five-time champions MI registered a dominant six-wicket […]

CSK in trouble! After MS Dhoni injury, star player ruled out of IPL 2026 start | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings’ batter Dewald Brevis (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Chennai Super Kings have been dealt another injury setback ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, with Dewald Brevis set to miss the opening matches of the campaign. The development comes as a fresh blow for CSK, who are already without MS Dhoni for the […]

Kohli gets Bengaluru off to a winning start in IPL title defense with 6-wicket win over Hyderabad

[ad_1] BENGALURU, India (AP) — Star batter Virat Kohli hit 69 not out off 38 balls, including five sixes and five fours, as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the Indian Premier League season-opener on Saturday. Devdutt Padikkal smashed a 26-ball 61, with four sixes and seven fours, as […]