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Bengaluru, March 24 – The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have been dealt a setback ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as the franchise confirmed on Tuesday that fast bowler Yash Dayal will miss the entire tournament due to personal reasons.Dayal's absence...

Mumbai, March 24 – Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Vidarbha's left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India pacer Akash Deep, who has been ruled out of the IPL 2026 due to a lower back injury.Furthermore, England cricketer David Payne has...

New Delhi, March 24 – Former South African player has opposed the idea of sending Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stalwart MS Dhoni higher up in the batting order in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will begin on March 28, stating that the former captain's strength...

New Delhi, March 24 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have named Saurabh Dubey and David Payne as replacements for the injured Akash Deep and Jack Edwards, respectively, ahead of the IPL, which begins on March 28.Indian pacer Akash Deep has been ruled out of the...

New Delhi, March 24 Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi has proposed a bold plan for the league's next media rights cycle, urging decision-makers to move away from bulk deals and instead "package their rights individually, that is, through different media types."With the...

New Delhi, March 23 Head coach Ricky Ponting has urged Punjab Kings players to be physically, technically, and mentally sharp, drawing confidence from their strong performance last season.Punjab Kings reached the IPL final last year after a decade, but a title eluded them as Royal Challengers...

Ahmedabad, March 23: Gujarat Titans marked the beginning of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 journey with "Shubharambh 2026," a landmark event in Ahmedabad that brought together the entire team, franchise owners, partners, and fans. The evening reflected on the team's five-year journey...

New Delhi, March 23 In the ever-expanding world of T20 cricket, comparisons are inevitable. However, some debates feel forced – and the one between the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) falls squarely into this category.On the surface, both leagues share...

New Delhi, March 23 – Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has sparked a debate over the decision to name Riyan Parag as captain of the Rajasthan Royals for the 2026 season, saying he is "treated like a king" there.In a discussion on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth suggested that Parag...

New Delhi, March 23 – The emotions of India’s T20 World Cup victory are still fresh, but the cricket calendar doesn’t wait. In just five days, the spotlight will shift to the grand spectacle of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), ushering in another season of high-octane action, star power...

Jaipur, March 23: The Rajasthan Royals have announced that Sri Lankan all-rounder and T20I captain Dasun Shanaka will replace Sam Curran for the 2026 Indian Premier League season after an injury ruled the English all-rounder out of the tournament.Curran, who was part of the Chennai Super Kings...

New Delhi, March 23 – Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting set the tone for the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League season with a clear message to his players: embrace mistakes, but remain committed to the process. Addressing the squad at the start of their training camp in Mullanpur, New...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel said he personally opposes the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that it reduces the role of all-rounders in the ten-team tournament, whose 19th edition begins on March 28.The Impact Player rule, introduced...

In New Delhi, March 23, Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has stated that the franchise has found a solution to their top-order problems by acquiring fresh talent like Prithvi Shaw, Ben Duckett, and Pathum Nissanka through the auction ahead of the 2026 IPL season, which begins on March 28...

New Delhi, March 23 Cricket Australia has not yet granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Mitchell Starc for his IPL stint with Delhi Capitals, the franchise said on Monday, but remains hopeful that the leading pacer will join the squad before their tournament opener on April 1.In a media...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani said the franchise is awaiting the arrival of Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc ahead of IPL 2026, saying that they are also waiting for him to obtain a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from Cricket Australia.Starc, 36, is...

Mumbai, March 23 – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the IPL Fan Parks 2026, which will coincide with the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.Building on its commitment to expanding the IPL experience beyond stadiums, the Fan Parks will...

Kolkata, March 22 Kolkata Knight Riders is set to sign left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India seamer Akash Deep for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.The 28-year-old Vidarbha bowler, who is yet to make his IPL debut, was previously part of the Sunrisers...

Kolkata, March 22 – Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Vidarbha's tall, left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India pacer Akash Deep, who has been ruled out of the competition due to a stress reaction in his lower back.Dubey was signed by...

Chennai, March 22 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) inducted former players Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into the franchise’s first-ever Hall of Fame during their Roar ’26 fan event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.The franchise unveiled the Hall of Fame to honor two of...