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New Delhi, March 28 Mitchell Starc has lashed out at critics over his delayed arrival for IPL 2026, asserting that his absence at the start of the season is due to injury management and not due to a lack of commitment to Delhi Capitals as some "heavily misinformed" opinions suggested.The...

Mumbai, March 28 – Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene praised captain Hardik Pandya for his development in leadership skills ahead of the team's opening match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), which will be played at the...

Mumbai, March 28 – The five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, will kick off their campaign in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) with a match against the three-time champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, aiming to add another title to their record.Mumbai Indians...

How much cricket is too much cricket?Jos Buttler believes it depends entirely on the individual and their ability to sometimes say "no" to T20 franchise league offers, which helps in achieving a perfect work-life balance.By September, Buttler, one of England's top white-ball batsmen, will be...

March 28, New Delhi: The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will face their South Indian rivals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, in the opening match of the 2026 Indian Premier League on Saturday at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.SRH are aiming for redemption after finishing sixth last season...

March 28, New Delhi: Indian cricket icon MS Dhoni is expected to miss the initial phase of the 2026 Indian Premier League due to a calf strain. Chennai Super Kings, in an official statement, said that Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation and is likely to miss the first two weeks of the...

Mumbai, March 28 Mumbai and Kolkata Knight Riders batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi says he judges his performances based on how his team fares, while he continues to work on improving his skills as a top-order batter and wicketkeeper.In a team that has New Zealand's Tim Seifert and uncapped Indian...

New Delhi, March 28 Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has picked his strongest playing XI for the 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of their opening clash against the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy...

New Delhi, March 28 Mitchell Marsh has praised Rishabh Pant's leadership, saying the captain's openness to suggestions has been a key factor in the positive environment within the Lucknow Super Giants camp.LSG has two international captains in Marsh and Aiden Markram."It's about...

The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket will kick off in Bengaluru this evening. In the opening match, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time...

New Delhi, March 28 – Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has selected his strongest playing XI for the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), with options for an "Impact Player," after the team's captain, MS Dhoni, was subsequently ruled out for the first two weeks of the 2026...

New Delhi, March 28. Bangladesh has cleared the way for the telecast of the Indian Premier League, with newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan confirming that there are no restrictions on broadcasting the tournament in the country.In a significant policy...

Mumbai, March 28 A strong Mumbai Indians team will begin their bid to end a five-year title drought in the Indian Premier League when they take on a weakened Kolkata Knight Riders in their tournament opener here on Sunday.It has been a while since Mumbai Indians, the joint most successful team...

New Delhi, March 28 Chennai Super Kings icon MS Dhoni is set to miss the first two weeks of the IPL due to a calf injury, the franchise said on Saturday."MS Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. As a result, he is likely to miss the first two weeks of the 2026 TATA...

New Delhi, March 28 – Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni has sustained a calf strain and has been subsequently ruled out for the first two weeks of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), the franchise said in a statement.The 19th edition of the tournament is set to...

Bengaluru, March 27. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), are set to play the opening match of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), facing Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Ahead of the match, head coach Andy Flower said the team...

New Delhi, March 27 – As the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season approaches, Sunrisers Hyderabad face the same dilemma that has plagued them for a long time: a formidable batting lineup bolstered by new players, supported by a weak bowling unit. They still have concerns about whether they...

New Delhi, March 27 – Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will aim for dominance as they enter the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with their core squad and some new faces. Key players, including former captain Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, lead a settled squad and hope that their experience...

New Delhi, March 27. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), are returning to the IPL 2026 with a clear objective. At the heart of it all is Virat Kohli. After finally ending their title drought last season, RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, now faces the challenge of maintaining...

New Delhi, March 27 – A new era begins for Rajasthan Royals as Riyan Parag takes over as captain and former India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja joins the team. After a disappointing 2025 season, the inaugural champions are relying on a revamped squad and a youthful lineup to bounce back and end...