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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 suffer another injury scare as Akash Deep likely to be ruled out

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) continue to battle injury woes as pacer Akash Deep is set to miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The fast bowler is currently at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for injury management. Sources familiar with the situation told India Today that Akash Deep is still in recovery, and […]

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 […]

Matheesha Pathirana ruled out of T20 World Cup in huge blow for Sri Lanka before Super 8

[ad_1] Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a calf strain, dealing a massive blow to Sri Lanka ahead of the Super 8 stage. Batting coach Vikram Rathour confirmed the development regarding Pathirana while speaking to reporters before Sri Lanka’s final group match against Zimbabwe on February 19 at […]

IPL Auction 2026: KKR break the bank for Cameron Green and Matheesha Pathirana; CSK bet big on uncapped Prashant Veer, Kartik Sharma | Cricket News

[ad_1] Matheesha Pathirana and Cameron Green (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders were the biggest spenders in the IPL players’ auction on Tuesday, shelling out a record Rs 25.20 crore to sign Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and investing a further Rs 18 crore to bring in Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana.Uncapped Indian […]

IPL Auction Preview: KKR eye a big rebuild with the largest purse | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time IPL champions who tasted success as recently as 2024 under captain Shreyas Iyer and mentor Gautam Gambhir, found themselves slipping into an underwhelming campaign in 2025. The defending champions finished eighth, a fall few saw coming.KKR have not tip-toed into the […]

Why Sanju Samson’s IPL trade to Delhi Capitals from Rajasthan Royals collapsed: Report

[ad_1] Sanju Samson’s long-standing association with Rajasthan Royals could be coming to an end, as reports indicate he is considering a move away from the franchise ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season. The wicketkeeper-batter, who joined RR at age 19 in 2013, has played 11 IPL seasons and captained the team in 67 […]

Wanindu Hasaranga misses out as Sri Lanka name T20I squad for Zimbabwe tour | Cricket News

[ad_1] Wanindu Hasaranga of Sri Lanka (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Sri Lanka has announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare, with key all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga absent due to a hamstring injury suffered during a T20I series against Bangladesh in July. The team, led by Charith Asalanka, will […]

Hit on helmet, Virat Kohli does this during RCB vs CSK match- WATCH | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is never one to hold back. Known for his fierce on-field presence, he once again won hearts with his reaction during the IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings.During the 11th over, Kohli was struck on the helmet by a sharp bouncer […]