‘Deserved a chance to prove’: Ashwin questions Suryakumar Yadav’s India T20 snub | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned the selectors’ decision to drop Suryakumar Yadav from India’s T20I setup, calling it a “landmark” and “ruthless” call and suggesting that the World Cup-winning captain deserved more time to prove himself.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India’s T20I squads for the […]

Team India depart for ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales

[ad_1] Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 23 (ANI): The Indian women’s cricket team, on Saturday, departed for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5. The Women in Blue departed from Mumbai, where they received a send-off from fans. India, led by veteran […]

Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer star in Punjab Kings’ 7-wicket demolition of Mumbai Indians | Cricket News

[ad_1] Prabhsimran Singh and PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings surged to the top of the IPL 2026 standings with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, extending their winning streak while handing the hosts a fourth straight defeat at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Despite a superb century from […]

IPL 2026: Praful Hinge, Ishan Kishan star as Sunrisers hand Rajasthan Royals heavy defeat in Hyderabad | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad dominated Rajasthan Royals in a one-sided IPL clash, winning by 57 runs after debutant pacer Praful Hinge produced a sensational spell that completely shattered RR’s top order. SRH first posted a huge total and then bowled RR out comfortably, sealing a strong comeback after earlier losses. Watch Krunal Pandya on […]

‘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 […]

CSK under fire in IPL 2026. Coach Stephen Fleming doesn’t duck: Criticism is fair, public a judge

[ad_1] For nearly two decades, the dugout at the MA Chidambaram Stadium was defined by a silent, symbiotic language between MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming. This partnership stood out as the most stable in the volatile world of the Indian Premier League. However, as the 2026 season unfolds, this relationship has fundamentally shifted. With the […]

‘Proper superstar’: Graeme Smith lauds Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after passing Bumrah test

[ad_1] Johannesburg [South Africa], April 9 (ANI): Former South African captain and SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith has lauded the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) influence on global cricket, emphasising how the tournament’s professional franchises, high standards, and talent scouting have helped discover prodigies like Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Smith, a member of the inaugural […]

‘Hes one guy who can be very dominant’: Fleming backs Sanju Samson amid poor run in IPL 2026

[ad_1] Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 6 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming emphasised that T20 cricket can change rapidly and a batter in form can be highly dominant, while expressing strong confidence in Sanju Samson, assuring that the team will fully support him as he continues to grow in the CSK setup. […]

Watch: Rishabh Pant giggles after freak dismissal ends opening gamble in LSG vs DC | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rishabh Pant dismissal in LSG vs DC (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant endured a frustrating start to his opening experiment as Lucknow Super Giants took on Delhi Capitals in their first IPL 2026 clash on Wednesday, with a bizarre run-out cutting short his innings.The incident unfolded in the third over […]

‘Why such a big craze over Rishabh?’: Ex-IPL star baffled by Pant’s Rs 27.5cr price tag | Cricket News

[ad_1] Rishabh Pant (Photo by PTI) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant’s performances and massive IPL price tag have come under scrutiny after a disappointing season last time, where he struggled for consistency as the team missed the playoffs. The wicketkeeper-batter, bought for a record Rs 27.50 crore, is now being urged […]