‘There was something for bowlers’: Anil Kumble decodes RR pacers early impact on Samson

[ad_1] Assam (Guwahati) [India], March 31 (ANI): Former India captain Anil Kumble dissected Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) clinical new-ball bowling display against Sanju Samson, highlighting how the opening spells set the tone in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The Super Kings opener Samson, who was dismissed early in the […]

Paid for T20, got a Test in IPL 2026: CSK’s flop show vs RR in Guwahati triggers memes, refund cries

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings endured a disappointing start to their IPL 2026 campaign as Rajasthan Royals dominated their opening match in Guwahati. Sent in to bat, CSK managed a modest total of 127, their eighth lowest in IPL history, before the Royals completed the chase in just 12.1 overs. RR vs CSK, IPL 2026: HIGHLIGHTS […]

CSK in trouble! After MS Dhoni injury, star player ruled out of IPL 2026 start | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings’ batter Dewald Brevis (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Chennai Super Kings have been dealt another injury setback ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, with Dewald Brevis set to miss the opening matches of the campaign. The development comes as a fresh blow for CSK, who are already without MS Dhoni for the […]

‘Laanat hai zindagi par’: Yograj Singh’s sharp jibe at Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Former India cricketer Yograj Singh has stirred a fresh debate around longevity and relevance in Indian cricket, taking a sharp dig at Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma amid growing conversations around age and retirement.With both Kohli and Rohit now active only in one format after stepping […]

‘MS Dhoni can’t be just a two-over player’ – Irfan Pathan sums up Sanju Samson’s entry in CSK squad ahead of IPL 2026

[ad_1] The inclusion of Sanju Samson at Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might be reminder that the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely going to be MS Dhoni’s last in the tournament, felt former India international Irfan Pathan. Samson, who played for Rajasthan Royals for 12 seasons, was traded to CSK from […]

Sanju Samson’s inclusion forces huge change in CSK’s batting order in IPL 2026; Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals new opening pair

[ad_1] U-19 World Cup Indian captain Ayush Mhatre will not be opening the batting for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday, revealed captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Initially, the five-time champions started with Rachin Ravindra opening with with Rahul Tripathi. Thereafter, the likes of Devon Conway, Sheik Rasheed and […]

‘Destiny got me here’: Samson on Dhoni as CSK drops 1st Sanju-MSD video | WATCH | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (Agency Image) Chennai Super Kings recently shared a special video capturing the first interaction between MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson, offering fans a glimpse into a moment that has been years in the making.In the clip, Samson is seen chatting with Dhoni, while his voice plays in the background, […]

‘I’ve spoken to Mahi bhai’: Sanju Samson breaks silence on 1st time with MS Dhoni in IPL | Cricket News

[ad_1] MS Dhoni and Sanju Samson (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson has expressed his excitement about finally sharing a dressing room with legendary cricketer MS Dhoni in the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Although Samson has spoken to Dhoni before and met him during national team camps, he says this will be the first […]

Sanju Samson up, Ishan Kishan down: Ricky Ponting explains the bold call that shaped India’s T20 World Cup title defence

[ad_1] Ricky Ponting said India’s decision to promote Sanju Samson to open the batting, while moving Ishan Kishan to No. 3, proved crucial to their T20 World Cup 2026 triumph. Following the change, India became the first team to successfully defend the title in the tournament’s history. Samson had earlier lost his place at the […]

‘It was very harsh’: Suryakumar Yadav on bold call to pick Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that one of the biggest selection calls of the tournament — choosing Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma — was largely driven by instinct rather than pure numbers. The skipper admitted the decision was […]