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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 22 Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant is set to bat at number three in the potentially make-or-break IPL season, which begins on March 28.The stakes are high for Pant going into his second season as LSG captain, as the franchise shelled out a record Rs 27 crore for his...

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...

Kolkata, March 21 Kolkata Knight Riders suffered another setback to their pace resources with India seamer Akash Deep ruled out for at least eight weeks due to a stress reaction in his lower back on Saturday, effectively sidelining him from the Indian Premier League.The injury also puts the...

Bengaluru, March 21 – As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to defend their Indian Premier League (IPL) title, their former captain and star batter Virat Kohli has warned the team of the challenging times ahead in the 19th edition of the competition, which will begin on March 28.RCB...

New Delhi, March 21 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant, franchise principal owner and chairman Sanjiv Goenka, and several other squad members offered prayers at the Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). The 19th edition of the tournament is...

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...

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...

Colombo, March 20 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka, and Kamindu Mendis on Friday to participate in the 2026 IPL, after the trio successfully completed their physical performance tests.Pacer Chameera and opener Nissanka are...

Kolkata, March 20 In a major setback for Kolkata Knight Riders, fast bowler Harshit Rana was ruled out of the entire 2026 IPL season 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...

Colombo, March 20 – The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board has decided to conduct mandatory fitness tests for its players before issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for their participation in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which begins on March 28.This decision comes...

New Delhi, March 20 – Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has stated that managing pressure is the key challenge for young cricketers entering the Indian Premier League (IPL), especially those with high price tags.IPL 2026 will see uncapped Indian players Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma in...

Chennai, March 20 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a major setback just a week before the start of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as their key bowler, Nathan Ellis, has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to a hamstring injury.The...

Lucknow, March 20 Bowling was the weak link for the Lucknow Super Giants in the last IPL season, but the addition of Bharat Arun to the support staff has helped the franchise strengthen that department, says captain Rishabh Pant.Pant is looking for improved performance in IPL 2026 after a...

New Delhi, March 20 – Former South African player Faf du Plessis has emphasized the importance of Josh Hazlewood for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) chances in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), stating that the team’s success is closely linked to the availability of the Australian fast...

New Delhi, March 20 – Former South Africa player AB de Villiers believes that Indian batter Abhishek Sharma has reached a stage in his career where he must take greater responsibility and handle pressure better, especially after an inconsistent performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup...

New Delhi, March 20 Although the ODI World Cup is still a year away, the 20-odd potential Indian players have already been identified, and the five national selectors will keep a close watch on these players during the IPL, which begins on March 28, a top BCCI source toldThe Ajit Agarkar-led...

Melbourne, March 20 Four leading Australian fast bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, are expected to miss the start of the upcoming Indian Premier League season later this month, dealing an early setback to their respective franchises.According to a report in...

New Delhi, March 20 – Following Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc is also set to miss the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which begins on March 28, with Cricket Australia opting for a cautious approach towards its top fast bowlers ahead of a busy international schedule...

Melbourne, March 20 Four leading Australian fast bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss the start of the upcoming Indian Premier League season later this month, dealing an early setback to their respective franchises.According to a report in...