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 […]

IPL 2026: KKR head coach reveals Matheesha Pathirana expected to be fit on mid-April, still figuring out Harshit Rana replacement

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders head into IPL 2026 with a mounting pace bowling crisis, with head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming the franchise is yet to identify a replacement for injured seamer Harshit Rana, while star recruit Matheesha Pathirana remains unavailable until mid-April at the earliest. Rana, one of KKR’s most important bowlers over the past […]

Rishabh Pant firing in nets, champions do not stay out of form for long: LSG coach Langer

[ad_1] Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer expects Rishabh Pant to have an excellent outing in the Indian Premier League 2026. Speaking ahead of the season, Langer said Pant has been in good touch in the nets and is expected to fire on all cylinders. The Lucknow captain, the most expensive signing in the […]

IPL: Virat Kohli effortlessly takes down spinners in RCB nets, narrowly avoids crushing yorker

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru talisman Virat Kohli looked in vintage touch in the nets on Thursday, March 19. Batting against RCB spinner Swapnil Singh, Kohli played some glorious lofted shots, picking up from where he had left off last season. The senior batter, who scored 657 runs at a healthy strike rate of 144 last […]

Nathan Ellis ruled out as CSK suffer massive blow: What next? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Nathan Ellis (PTI Photo/R Senthil Kumar) ( NEW DELHI: Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have been dealt a major setback just before the new season, with Australian fast bowler Nathan Ellis ruled out due to a hamstring injury. He was expected to play a key role in leading the team’s pace attack, especially […]

BCCI Drops Mustafizur Rahman from KKR Squad Amid Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh

[ad_1] In a major development ahead of IPL 2026, the BCCI has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the directive, citing ‘recent developments’ and the ongoing anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. The decision follows a political storm where BJP leader Sangeet Som […]

IPL Auction 2026: After smart trading, Rajasthan Royals a few minor fixes away from a balanced squad | Cricket News

[ad_1] Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Rajasthan Royals arrive at the IPL Auction 2026 carrying more context than most teams at the table. Few franchises have experienced such sharp swings in direction within a single year. The Royals’ journey into this mini-auction has been anything but linear, […]

IPL 2026 auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi after 173 players retained: BCCI

[ad_1] The IPL 2026 player auction is set to take place on 16th December at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, announced BCCI on Saturday, November 15, after all ten franchises revealed their list of retained and released players for the upcoming season. The player retention window for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season […]

Former RCB & CSK cricketer Shane Watson joins Kolkata Knight Riders coaching staff ahead of IPL 2026

[ad_1] Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have roped in former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson on Thursday as an assistant coach for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league. A winner of two ODI World Cups with Australia, Watson brings in with him a wealth of international experience, leadership, and a […]