IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma to hit 500 runs? Dale Steyn predicts explosive season for Mumbai Indians star

[ad_1] Former South Africa speedster Dale Steyn backed Rohit Sharma to have one of his best Indian Premier League seasons when the tournament gets underway on Saturday, March 28. Rohit’s best IPL season came in 2013, when he scored 538 runs from 19 matches, helping Mumbai Indians win their first title. It remains the only […]

Akash Madhwal trains with Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, fans ask if he is Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians fans are buzzing after seeing Akash Madhwal back training with the squad ahead of the IPL 2026 campaign. But many of them are wondering if the former MI pacer is back in the squad as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah.Madhwal played two seasons for MI in 2023 and 2024 and picked up […]

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 […]

EXCLUSIVE: Less than a week before IPL starts, Mumbai Indians star Jasprit Bumrah reaches BCCI CoE | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah during a practice session ahead of an Indian Premier League match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (PTI) Less than a week before IPL 2026 gets underway, India and Mumbai Indians seamer Jasprit Bumrah has checked into the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE). It is not […]

‘They took bold calls’: Irfan Pathan’s big verdict on Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Punjab Kings (Getty Images) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the Punjab Kings are finally “moving in the right direction” after making smart and bold decisions at the auction table, raising hopes of ending their long wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title.Speaking on IPL Today Live, Pathan highlighted how the franchise has […]

IPL 2026: Can Hardik Pandya end Mumbai Indians’ title drought? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Despite persisting with a strong core for years, Mumbai Indians have failed to win the Indian Premier League title since 2020. To end this drought in 2026, they will need their superstar players to put the team above individual ambitions and respond positively to Hardik Pandya’s leadership style.MI’s leadership […]

Ashwin says ‘deduct Rs 2 crores’ if star Australian cricketer fails to bowl four overs in IPL | Cricket News

[ad_1] Cameron Green of Australia during a nets session at Lord’s Cricket Ground on June 09, 2025 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin raised concerns over player workload and suggested that franchises should have the option to reduce payments if contracted roles […]

IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli’s fight for relevance before 2027 WC | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Agency Image) Quick quiz: Since the first T20 World Cup in 2007, how many players who played only ODI cricket have been part of a 50-over World Cup-winning side? Answer: None. In 2027, across Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, Rohit and Kohli would love to change that. Assuming, of […]

‘Weak link Rahane, costly decisions’ could spell disaster for KKR, warns Ex-IPL star | Cricket News

[ad_1] KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath has raised serious concerns about Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026, calling captain Ajinkya Rahane a ‘weak link’ in the setup.With less than 10 days remaining for KKR’s opening clash against Mumbai Indians, Badrinath questioned both the team’s leadership and their […]

‘Much fitter’: Rohit Sharma gets Mumbai Indians head coach’s boost ahead of IPL 2026 | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) MUMBAI: As Mumbai Indians head coach, Mahela Jayawardene has plenty to be pleased about heading into IPL 2026, starting March 28. Four MI players—India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, skipper Hardik Pandya and batter Tilak Varma—played key roles in India’s 2026 T20 World Cup […]