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IPL 2026: Are teams prioritising second home? RCB vs MI in Raipur tells a story

[ad_1] Second homes have emerged as a major talking point in IPL 2026, with franchises increasingly using them as more than just alternate venues. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), whose primary base is the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, have shifted two marquee home fixtures against Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to Raipur, turning two […]

SRH in IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad boast batting extravaganza; but, what about bowling? Check predicted playing XI

[ad_1] Sunrisers Hyderabad, coached by Daniel Vettori, enter IPL 2026 with a squad built around ruthless aggression. They finished 6th in IPL 2025 with 6 wins and 7 losses. Captain Pat Cummins and the management have a clear mission: attack from ball one and reclaim a playoff spot. SRH play their home games at the […]

Lalit Modi calls Sanjiv Goenka a ‘clown’ in row over IPL credit following record RCB and RR franchise sales

[ad_1] Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has launched a full-on attack on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka after the billionaire did not fully acknowledge his role in the rise in the valuation of IPL franchises. The statement by Lalit Modi came shortly after two billion-dollar valuation acquisitions in the IPL, first concerning the […]

No doubt that I have to come back to Indian team: Prithvi Shaw ahead of IPL

[ad_1] New Delhi [India], March 26 (ANI): Mumbai batter Prithvi Shaw has expressed his desire to make a comeback to the Indian men’s national team as he prepares for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season with Delhi Capitals (DC). Prithvi Shaw last featured in an international match back in 2021, when he played a […]

IPL 2026: Prithvi Shaw eyes strong season for Delhi Capitals, asks who doesn’t want to play for India?

[ad_1] Prithvi Shaw has never lacked belief. The Mumbai-born opener, once seen as one of India’s brightest young talents, is now setting his sights on an India comeback as he prepares for IPL 2026 with Delhi Capitals. It has been a turbulent phase in Shaw’s career. Fitness and discipline concerns overshadowed his performances, leading to […]

New rules in IPL 2026? Here’s what was discussed in captains’ meet in Mumbai

[ad_1] The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday conducted its official pre-season briefing for the captains of all 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises. The meeting, a customary curtain-raiser held at the BCCI headquarters, focused on the clarification of playing conditions, new training protocols, and specific match-day regulations ahead of the […]

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: Andre Russell emotional after KKR retire his No. 12 jersey in special ceremony in Kolkata

[ad_1] In a city that treats its cricketing icons like royalty, Tuesday evening belonged to a man whose power and loyalty have become the stuff of legend. During Knights Unplugged, a high-energy preseason event in Kolkata attended by the entire 2026 squad and thousands of emotional fans, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) officially retired the […]

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, […]

CSK bring in Australian pacer as replacement for injured Nathan Ellis | Cricket News

[ad_1] Nathan Ellis (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have made a late squad change ahead of IPL 2026 after Australian pacer Nathan Ellis was ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Ellis, who was expected to lead the bowling attack, leaves behind a significant gap just before the season begins.CSK have […]