ipl 2026

New Delhi, March 22: Indian opener Prithvi Shaw penned an emotional message for the fans as he returns to the Arun Jaitley Stadium to join the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28.Prithvi Shaw's long...

New Delhi, March 21 Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said that Mumbai Indians (MI) have an advantage over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the debate over the greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) team, citing MI's role in providing match-winning players to the Indian team."When choosing...

New Delhi, March 21 – Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa said he expects MS Dhoni’s 2026 IPL to be his final year playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), adding that the five-time champions should focus on retaining Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain instead of replacing him with Sanju Samson.At...

Bengaluru, March 21 Veteran batter Virat Kohli urged his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammates on Saturday to "switch on" and not waste even a minute during training sessions as they prepare for their IPL title defense.Addressing the squad during their first practice session at the M...

New Delhi, March 21 – Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised concerns about the 2008 champions, Rajasthan Royals (RR), ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which begins on March 28.In a video shared on X, Chopra reviewed the RR squad and highlighted their...

Mumbai, March 21 – With a strong squad at their disposal, the Gujarat Titans team management will face a challenge in determining their playing combination for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.The Shubman Gill-led side will need to make a key decision regarding the roles of two...

New Delhi, March 21 – Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has selected his strongest playing XI for the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), for the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), which is scheduled to begin on March 28.RCB has made only minor changes to their...

Mumbai, March 21 – The selectors' decision to exclude him from the recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup, denying India's Test and ODI captain the opportunity to win silverware in the shortest format, will motivate Shubman Gill to go all out to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) title for...

Kolkata, March 20 – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed confidence and a measured approach, emphasizing positivity, adaptability, and a strong team as KKR aims for a successful campaign in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.Speaking alongside head coach...

Kolkata, March 20 Despite making significant changes to their squad after a disappointing title defense in 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders have retained faith in captain Ajinkya Rahane, who said on Friday that he is embracing the responsibility with calmness and positivity.Rahane, who topped KKR’s...

Kolkata, March 20 In a major setback for Kolkata Knight Riders, pacer Harshit Rana was ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 due to the ligament injury he sustained during a warm-up match ahead of the recent T20 World Cup.The fast bowler suffered a ligament strain in his right knee during India's...

Mohali, March 20 Declaring that his “focus is on winning the trophy”, Shreyas Iyer said on Friday that Punjab Kings are focused on building strong team spirit off the field ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season.Speaking at the franchise’s jersey unveiling event in Mohali, Iyer...

Colombo, March 20 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Friday that its players will only be cleared to participate in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) after completing mandatory physical performance tests.SLC added that Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Dushmantha Chameera have received...

Chandigarh, March 20 With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 just around the corner, Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer and fast bowler Arshdeep Singh shared their excitement and plans for the season. Speaking at a grand event in Mohali on Friday, to unveil the team’s new jersey, the duo...

New Delhi, March 20 – Since 2018, Anukul Roy has primarily been a bench player in the Indian Premier League (IPL), despite being part of the Indian team that won the Men’s U19 World Cup in New Zealand. Roy, a handy batter who also bowls left-arm orthodox spin, has only 12 IPL appearances – four...

New Delhi, March 20 – Skipper Rishabh Pant has emphasized the importance of strengthening Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) bowling unit ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the addition of experienced coach Bharat Arun is already having a positive impact as they look to finally win...

Jaipur, March 19 – Rajasthan Royals (RR) head coach Kumar Sangakkara stated that the franchise had focused on strengthening several aspects of the team before the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, including improving batting depth and increasing options in the spin bowling department.RR...

New Delhi, March 19 Ashutosh Sharma doesn't feel the pressure of performing on a grand stage like the IPL and remains focused on finishing more games for Delhi Capitals in 2026 than the previous season.In his first season for DC, Impact Player Ashutosh began the tournament with a bang...

Delhi, March 19 – Delhi Capitals have appointed former Irish all-rounder John Mooney as their new fielding coach ahead of the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), which will begin on March 28.He will join an experienced coaching staff at Delhi Capitals, including Hemang Badani as head...

Kolkata, March 18 Kolkata Knight Riders' new head coach Abhishek Nayar on Wednesday termed the arrival of Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani as a "blessing in disguise," as the franchise looks to regroup after a forgettable last season and aim for a fourth IPL title.Addressing the squad during...