Mumbai Indians rope in Punjab all-rounder Krish Bhagat to replace Atharva Ankolekar in IPL 2026

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians have brought in Krish Bhagat as a replacement for the injured Atharva Ankolekar, a move that comes at a crucial time as they look to revive their IPL 2026 campaign. Bhagat, a 21-year-old all-rounder from Punjab, joins the squad at his base price of Rs 30 lakh. A right-arm medium pacer who […]

‘It gives me confidence that we are scoring 200-plus consistently,’ says Rajat Patidar after RCBs win over MI

[ad_1] Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 13 (ANI): Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, registering their highest-ever total at the venue. Phil Salt starred with 78 off 36 to win the Player of the Match award, while skipper Rajat Patidar smashed 53 off 20. […]

‘One Pandya had to win’: Krunal Pandya relishes RCB victory over MI at Wankhede | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya makes an appeal against Mumbai Indians’ captain Hardik Pandya. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Royals Challengers Bengaluru’s 18-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night tasted a tad bit more sweeter for Krunal Pandya. Enjoying a special outing against his former franchise, the all-rounder, who unveiled his […]

Cricket-Back to the drawing board for Mumbai after third straight IPL defeat, Pandya says

[ad_1] April 13 (Reuters) – Mumbai Indians need a major rethink after suffering a third consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League on Sunday, said captain Hardik Pandya. Mumbai lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 18 runs at the Wankhede Stadium, leaving the five-times champions eighth in the 10-team table with just two points from […]

Playing for India is the ultimate goal: Krunal Pandya

[ad_1] Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 13 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Krunal Pandya emphasised that playing for India is his ultimate goal, while he is currently focused on delivering strong performances and contributing to team victories, trusting that opportunities will follow. Pandya last represented India during the July 2021 tour of Sri Lanka, featuring in […]

‘Batsmanship was quite different’: Krunal Pandya highlights how impact player rule is redefining IPL strategy

[ad_1] Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 13 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB), Krunal Pandya explained that the Impact Player rule has significantly changed batting dynamics in the Indian Premier League (IPL), noting that earlier, teams relied on all-rounders at No. 6 and 7, but now sides can field up to eight specialist batters, making line-ups far […]

MI vs RCB: Hardik Pandya says Mumbai Indians will explore their options after poor start in IPL 2026

[ad_1] Hardik Pandya did not shy away from admitting that Mumbai Indians are searching for answers after another setback, saying the team will “explore options” following their defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium. IPL 2026, MI vs RCB: HIGHLIGHTS | SCORECARD Chasing a daunting 241, Mumbai once again found themselves playing catch-up […]

IPL 2026: Fifties from Salt,Virat,Patidar help RCB mount 240/4 against MI

[ad_1] Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 12 (ANI): Half-centuries from Phil Salt, skipper Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli and late cameo from Tim David helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) reach 240/4 against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. A 120-run stand between Salt (78 in 36 balls, with six fours and six sixes) and Virat […]

IPL 2026: Milestone alert! Virat Kohli becomes first batter to pull off this rare feat vs Mumbai Indians | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The decibel levels at the Wankhede Stadium soared the moment Virat Kohli walked out to bat for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With helmet on and bat in hand, Kohli paused to kiss the boundary rope before stepping onto the field, sending the crowd into a frenzy.Put in to […]