Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said that his focus at the top of the order is on managing threats and making the most of the powerplay in afternoon games. MI, the five-time champions, are taking on Delhi Capitals in their first afternoon game of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley...
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New Delhi, April 4 – David Miller, a left-handed batter for Delhi Capitals (DC), believes that while batting intensity in the IPL should be dictated by the conditions, his team is well-equipped to increase the pace when the pitch and scoreboard allow.DC will begin their home leg against...
New Delhi, April 4 – Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians in the absence of Hardik Pandya. Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first in the first double-header match of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.Both teams are playing their first afternoon match of the...
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New Delhi, April 4 Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and decided to bowl against Mumbai Indians in the IPL here on Saturday.For the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians, captain Hardik Pandya was unavailable, and Suryakumar Yadav was appointed as the captain in his absence.In...
New Delhi, April 3 – A day before an IPL match between DC and MI, Delhi LG T.S. Sandhu visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium here to review preparations and interact with players and ground staff.In a post on X, the LG said: "Visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium today and interacted with players ahead...
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New Delhi, April 3 Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav downplayed concerns about the team's top-order struggles on Friday, asserting that there was no need to "panic" after just one game.The Capitals had a shaky start in their tournament opener, suffering a top-order collapse before Sameer...
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New Delhi, April 3 – Ahead of Saturday’s double-header clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium and interacted with players from both sides, extending his best...
New Delhi, April 3 – Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene praised Rohit Sharma’s preparation ahead of their clash against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the veteran right-handed opener had a clear plan and vision to get himself ready for the tournament...
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New Delhi, April 3 Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jaywardene on Friday backed young Afghan mystery spinner Allah Ghazanfar, saying having a bowler with his unique abilities gives the team an advantage in all conditions.The 20-year-old came under scrutiny after leaking 51 runs in Mumbai's...
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New Delhi, April 3 – Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has made an early prediction of the four teams that could make it into the playoffs of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, after watching the first round matches, where every franchise played at least one match.The former...
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April 3, New Delhi – As Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, it will be more than just another IPL 2026 match. The first game of the tournament's double-header is a high-stakes contest between a team seeking consistent home wins and a five-time...
Kolkata, April 2 Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said on Thursday that people who are talking about his strike rate in the IPL have a "certain agenda" against him and are "jealous" of the success he has achieved.Rahane's strike rate has been a major talking point, especially since...
New Delhi, April 2 New Zealand T20I captain Mitchell Santner joined the Mumbai Indians squad here on Thursday ahead of their Indian Premier League match against Delhi Capitals.The five-time champions Mumbai Indians will face the Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon...
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New Delhi, April 2 – New Zealand’s left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.The five-time champions posted a video on their social media accounts, confirming Santner’s arrival in New Delhi...
New Delhi, March 30 Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh criticized Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane for not using Sunil Narine against a dominant Rohit Sharma during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians, despite Narine's strong record against the MI star.Chasing 221, Rohit...
New Delhi, March 30 Former Indian left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan praised seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur for his contributions, highlighting his crucial role in Mumbai Indians' six-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. He added that Thakur remains unfazed, even when...
New Delhi, March 30 Former Indian spinner Anil Kumble praised Rohit Sharma's batting performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he scored the fastest fifty in IPL history, saying the opener arrived this season in his "2.0 avatar," which will be a cause for concern for other...
New Delhi, March 30 – As Mumbai Indians have finally broken one of the IPL’s most puzzling streaks, head coach Mahela Jayawardene revealed that the long-standing curse had remained a recurring theme within the dressing room, making its end as much a mental breakthrough as a statistical one.A...
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Mumbai, March 30 Former India captain Anil Kumble has been quite impressed with how Rohit Sharma has started the new IPL season for Mumbai Indians, and he expects the opener's "2.0 version" to trouble rivals throughout the ongoing edition.The 38-year-old Rohit smashed a 78 off 38 balls in MI's...
Mumbai, March 30 Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20 captain, who played as a substitute in Mumbai Indians' IPL opener here, was a precautionary measure due to a minor injury he was nursing, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene, insisting that there were no "unnecessary stories" to be found in this...
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