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New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill will be available for the team's upcoming IPL 2026 against Delhi Capitals (DC), to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, confirmed his opening partner B Sai Sudharsan. Gill missed GT's clash against Rajasthan Royals, which they lost by six runs in Ahmedabad, due to a muscle spasm. "Shubman has no problem. He is completely fine, he will be fine. Of course, yes (he will open)," said Sudharsan in the pre-mat ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) designated captain Shubman Gill is set to return in the team's match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2026, on Wednesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Gujarat Titans were dealt a major blow as Shubman Gill didn't feature in their previous match in the IPL 2026, against Rajasthan Royals on April 4, owing to a muscle spasm. In Gill's absence, Rashid Khan led the team as captain. Speaking at the pre- ...Read More >
Despite the conditions suitable for bowlers thanks to the rain, Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bat first and quickly found themselves struggling at 16/2 inside two overs. Kolkata Knight Riders have opened their account on the IPL 2026 points table, and they have the weather gods to thank for it. Their innings got off to a poor start after they inexplicably opted to bat first under an overcast sky at Eden Gardens. Punjab Kings pacers made full use of the favourable conditions, leaving KKR opener ...Read More >
MI coach Paras Mhambrey says captain Hardik Pandya is fit to face RR in Guwahati. Mumbai Indians (MI) bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has confirmed that captain Hardik Pandya is 'fit and fine' and would be available for the team's match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on Tuesday. Pandya missed the last match against the Delhi Capitals due to illness. Like the effects seen in the Indian team, Pandya's absence prompted MI to make multiple changes, with Corbin Bosch coming in as the all-ro ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Former Australian cricketer David Warner has landed in serious trouble. He has been charged with drunk driving after an event in Maroubra, Sydney, on Tuesday. According to a report by news.com.au, Warner, who is currently captaining Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, was pulled over by the New South Wales Police, and a random breath test was conducted on him. The test reportedly found that the 39-year-old had consumed alcohol above the permitted limit. His blood alcohol read ...Read More >
RR vs MI Guwahati weather update today: The IPL 2026 season has seen its first rain-abandoned match, with concerns now rising for the Rajasthan Royals vs. Mumbai Indians fixture in Guwahati due to intermittent rainfall. In a positive development, Hardik Pandya has returned to training for Mumbai Indians ahead of the game. The Indian Premier League 2026 season witnessed its first abandoned game on Monday, as the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata was called off due t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi Capitals will be expecting runs from their KL Rahul-led top-order as they look to maintain their winning momentum against a faltering Gujarat Titans in the IPL here on Wednesday.Delhi Capitals have had near perfect couple of games with the ball while 22-year-old Sameer Rizvi has been carrying the bulk of their batting load, having come of age early in the season.If the likes of Rahul and Co. get into the groove, the Delhi Capitals will become a more formidable unit.Rahul can't b ...Read More >
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RR vs MI IPL 2026 Live Score & Updates: Rajasthan Royals are all set to host Mumbai Indians in their second home ground in Guwahati for their third IPL 2026 match on Tuesday (April 7). While RR are coming off two back-to-back wins, MI have had a mixed start, having broken their long-standing jinx of losing season openers with a win, only to suffer a defeat in their second game. MI's captain, Hardik Pandya, missed the previous match due to illness, and Suryakumar Yadav took over the captaincy. H ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Former cricketer Tamim Iqbal has been appointed President of the ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) after the National Sports Council dissolved the existing board led by Aminul Islam. The move follows findings of irregularities in last year's BCB elections, as highlighted by a government-appointed investigation panel. The decision comes in the wake of a probe initiated by the sports ministry on March 11, when a five-member committee was tasked with exam ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh government on Tuesday appointed former cricketer Tamim Iqbal as the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and dissolved the current board of directors of the country's cricketing body.The current president of BCB, Aminul Islam Bulbul, has been removed by the country's National Sports Council (NSC), which formed an ad-hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs till fresh elections are held.This development comes days after the BCB reached out to BCCI requesti ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Young left-arm pacer and Sachin Tendulkar's son, Arjun Tendulkar, is still waiting for his opportunity in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants. However, he has impressed everyone with his bowling in the nets. A video of the 26-year-old delivering perfect yorkers is doing the rounds on social media, offering the fans insight into his capabilities. In a clip that is going viral on social media, the young pacer is seen troubling India batter and LSG captain Rish ...Read More >
New Delhi: Virender Sehwag has advised players to avoid unnecessary confrontations in response to Ajinkya Rahane's "jealousy" remark about critics during IPL 2026. The former India opener suggested that engaging in such exchanges serves little purpose, especially as scrutiny intensifies around Kolkata Knight Riders amid their winless start to the season. Rahane, leading KKR through a difficult phase with back-to-back defeats, appeared visibly displeased when questioned about his strike rate in ...Read More >
New Delhi: The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has so far belonged to a fearless new generation of cricketers who have made an immediate impact with bat, ball and in the field. In just the first 11 matches of the season, several young stars have stepped into the spotlight, underlining the league's growing reputation as a platform where emerging talent thrives under pressure. Among the standout performers are Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sameer Rizvi, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prince Yadav and Ha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has been under scrutiny after he chose to bat first in the match against PBKS, which was under threat of heavy rain. Many former cricketers have questioned him over his decision, and the former Australian skipper, Aaron Finch, has also joined the bandwagon and has also slammed the former Indian star over his decision. Despite the pitch under cover and more rain being expected, Rahane chose to bat first in the match against PBKS. Finch has ...Read More >
'Obviously, my family plays a big role in it. I have missed my friends when they did extremely well in the World Cup. But I had a little bit more FOMO, and I wanted to come back.' IMAGE: Heinrich Klaasen in action for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Photograph: BCCI Key Points Heinrich Klaasen retired from international cricket, prioritising family time and T20 leagues. Klaasen briefly considered a comeback after experiencing 'FOMO' during the 2026 T20 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad big-hitting batter Heinrich Klaasen has lavished praise on skipper Ishan Kishan, calling him a superb captain and adding the way the side responds to the young wicketkeeper-batter has been 'just phenomenal', apart from his calmness in decision making and willingness to lean on experienced players in the set-up. Kishan was named as SRH's interim captain due to regular skipper Pat Cummins being unavailable for the initial part owing to his recovery from a lumbar str ...Read More >
New Delhi: Many were surprised when Delhi Capitals (DC) took on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Mukesh KumarSelected into the starting lineup. The reason is simple. Fans, pundits and reporters in the press box are all looking forward to the IPL debut of Aquib Nabi, who had a stellar domestic season and was acquired by DC for Rs 840 crore.But many people forget Mukesh He has been with DC for a longer time and proved his worth since joining the ...Read More >
"Massive concern. You need at least one of your experienced batters to step up and deliver," he added Chennai Super Kings (CSK) find themselves rock-bottom of the IPL 2026 points table after losing their first three games. During this rotten run, arguably the most frustrating factor for CSK has been the poor form of openers Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad. The two have made a combined 63 runs after three games, failing to provide a solid start in any of their matches. Legendary India cricketer ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen has made a striking assessment of Chennai Super Kings, stating that the absence of their charismatic former skipper MS Dhoni "doesn't really make much of a difference" to the five-time champions in IPL 2026.Speaking after Sunrisers Hyderabad's mixed start to the season, Klaasen downplayed the impact of Dhoni's absence as a player, suggesting that CSK's strength lies beyond one individual."CSK has got an incredible IPL record. Even with Dhoni ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India captain Anil Kumble stressed Hardik Pandya's irreplaceable value ahead of Mumbai Indians' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals, stating that his absence could disrupt MI's team balance and the team would require two players to fill in his shoes. Pandya, who was unable to play in Mumbai's last away game against Delhi Capitals because of illness, returned to training in Guwahati on Sunday. With Pandya out, Suryakumar Yadav too ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Dashing former Proteas batter Henrich Klaasen feels it is still early days in the tournament for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and is confident that the 2016 IPL champions will fire in all departments going forward after two defeats in their first three games. SRH lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets in their opener and then were humbled by 5 wickets by Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Their only win -- 65-run victory -- came against Kolkata Knight Riders. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: At the toss of the Delhi Capitals' (DC) opening match of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), many eyebrows were raised at Mukesh Kumar's inclusion in the playing XI. The reason was simple. Fans, pundits and journalists in the press box were expecting Aquib Nabi, who had a sensational domestic season and was bought by DC for Rs 8.40 crore, to make his IPL debut.But many forgot that Mukesh has been part of the DC set-up longer and has proved his ...Read More >
New Delhi: On Monday, the match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Chennai Super Kings was called off. The game was being played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata; however, persistent inclement weather forced its cancellation. Meanwhile, the 13th match of the Indian Premier League -- featuring the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals -- is scheduled to take place this Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, a fixture that has fans brimming with excitement. On the other hand, ...Read More >
Cricket legend Dale Steyn is impressed by Tushar Deshpande's exceptional bowling performance in the IPL, particularly his composure and execution under pressure, suggesting he deserves the attention of Indian national selectors. IMAGE: Tushar Deshpande celebrates a wicket with his Rajasthan Royals' team-mates during the IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Dale Steyn praised Tushar Deshpande's composure and execution in a high-pressure final over during an IPL ...Read More >
Rajasthan Royals clinched a thrilling six-run win over Gujarat Titans to record their second win in two games. The pulsating contest at the Narendra Modi Stadium was shaped by two excellent seventies from Dhruv Jurel and Sai Sudharsan, but the latter lacked enough support as Titans fell short in their first home game of IPL 2026. Tushar Deshpande held his nerve at the death, defending 11 in the final over to pull off a heist. Match in phases Brief scores: Rajasthan Royals 210/6 in 20 overs [Dh ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India (AP) - Punjab Kings reclaimed top position in the Indian Premier League after a rainout against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Unbeaten Punjab has five points after three games while Kolkata got its first point. Kolkata reached 25-2 in 3.4 overs when the rain arrived at Eden Gardens. Punjab fast bowler Xavier Bartlett found the outside edges of Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the space of three balls in his first over. On Tuesday, Rajasthan Royals host Mumbai Indians. ___ A ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Delhi Capitals will be expecting runs from their KL Rahul-led top-order as they look to maintain their winning momentum against a faltering Gujarat Titans in the IPL here on Wednesday. Delhi Capitals have had near perfect couple of games with the ball while 22-year-old Sameer Rizvi has been carrying the bulk of their batting load, having come of age early in the season. If the likes of Rahul and Co. get into the groove, the Delhi Capitals will become a more formidable un ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Hardik Pandya returned to training ahead of the Mumbai Indians' upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, boosting hopes of his availability after missing the side's previous fixture due to illness. Notably, the Mumbai Indians' full-time skipper had sat out the away game against the Delhi Capitals, with Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as captain. At the toss, Suryakumar confirmed that Pandya was "unwell", forcing the te ...Read More >
New Delhi: The 13th match of the 2026 Indian Premier League is scheduled to be played between the Mumbai Indians and the Rajasthan Royals. This match will take place on Tuesday at 7:30 PM at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati, an event that has generated immense excitement among both cricket fans and players. The contest between the two teams is expected to be highly thrilling; while Rajasthan will be aiming for a hat-trick of victories, the Mumbai Indians are expected to go all out in their bid ...Read More >
Vijaykumar Vyshak reveals wide yorker plan to dismiss Ayush Mhatre, credits skipper Shreyas Iyer as Punjab Kings carry winning momentum to Eden Gardens. Star Karnataka and Punjab Kings pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak has said that with Ayush Mhatre going all guns blazing, he and skipper Shreyas Iyer decided to bowl wide yorkers, so that the Chennai Super Kings star was forced to hit on the other side of the ground and give away his wicket. Vyshak bowled his first over in CSK's fifth, conceding 10 runs ...Read More >
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