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NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma isn't missing any practice sessions with the Mumbai Indians team. In the nets on Friday afternoon at the Arun Jaitley stadium, he put his head down and mostly worked on perfecting his defensive technique. He refrained from playing the booming hits down the ground.Rohit is 26 days short of turning 39 but the 15 kgs shed by him make him look younger, almost unrecognisable. He is clearly on a mission to prove his worth as an international class cricketer even as he faces con ...Read More >
The IPL points table is one of the most closely tracked aspects of every season. Teams, players, and fans keep a constant eye on it as it shows who is performing well and who is falling behind. More importantly, it decides which four teams move ahead to the playoffs and stay in contention for the title. Each team's position on the table is decided by a few key factors. These include matches played, wins, losses, no results, net run rate, and total points. The points system is simple. A win ear ...Read More >
Mahela Jayawardene, Mumbai Indians head coach, hit back at the narrative around his team's recent Indian Premier League (IPL) struggles, insisting that a five-year title drought does little to take away from what remains one of the competition's most successful franchises. The Mumbai Indians are among the most decorated sides in IPL history, having won five titles. Alongside the Chennai Super Kings, they hold the joint record for the most championships. However, since their last triumph in 2020 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 points table is beginning to take shape, with early momentum already separating the frontrunners from the struggling sides. Punjab Kings have made a strong statement at the top, winning both their matches and looking like a well-balanced unit. Their back-to-back victories have given them four points and a healthy net run rate, putting them firmly in control early in the tournament.Just behind them, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, and Mumbai ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Cameron Green's unavailability to bowl for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) because of workload management imposed by Cricket Australia is blowing up into a big controversy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with many former India players commenting on this issue. After KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and former India opener Wasim Jaffer, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has weighed in on the issue, advising KKR to consider bringing in another specialist to make up for ...Read More >
Ajinkya Rahane defends limiting Varun Chakravarthy to two overs, citing form and confidence, while Sanjay Bangar says Rahane misused him early but managed bowlers smartly later Should Varun Chakaravarthy not bowl in the Powerplay for Kolkata Knight Riders? For the second IPL 2026 match in a row, Chakaravarthy, who is in the midst of an inexplicable slump, was taken apart in the only over he bowled in the Powerplay. Against Mumbai Indians, he conceded 15 runs in the fifth over of the match and ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have posted a big total of 209 runs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 6 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Asked to bat first, the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side lost their first wicket in the second over when Sanju Samson got caught behind on Xavier Bartlett's delivery after making just seven runs. Also Read | Al-Nassr vs Al-Najma, Saudi Pro League 2025-26 ...Read More >
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], April 3 (ANI): The Rajasthan Royals (RR) opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi stand on the verge of becoming the fastest pair in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history to reach 500 partnership runs in terms of balls taken. Jaiswal and Suryavanshi will be aiming to continue their fine run as RR's exciting young opening pair when they take on the Gujarat Titans (GT) at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, with their opponents featuring another stron ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 3 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ayush Mhatre made history, becoming the youngest player to score an Indian Premier League (IPL) half-century at the iconic Chepauk stadium on Friday. The 18-year-old Indian U19 World Cup-winning captain achieved this milestone during his side's match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Chepauk, scoring 73 in 43 balls, with six fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 169.77 Also Read | DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy ...Read More >
Kolkata: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane 'messed up' by giving Varun Chakravarthy an over inside the power-play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday in Kolkata. Chakravarthy conceded 25 runs while bowling the fifth over of the innings. He did not bowl his full quota of four overs, as he gave away 31 runs and bowled just one dot in his 12 deliveries. Also Read: IPL 2026 points table: R ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene lauded legendary cricketer Rohit Sharma for working on his fitness level, saying that "Rohit wanted to get to a fitness level that he was comfortable with." Rohit Sharma played a brilliant knock of 78 off just 38 balls, smashing six sixes and six fours during the Mumbai Indians' (MI) match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday. Now a one-format player for India, the 38-year-old has placed strong importance on ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) spinner Kuldeep Yadav hailed the Mumbai Indians (MI) as a strong team but sounded an alarm for the Suryakumar Yadav-led team, saying that DC will "try to get them out as early as possible." Both DC and MI will face off at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. Having made a strong start to their campaign, the Capitals will look to build on the momentum as they return home. In their previous outing, DC recovered from 26/4 in the powerplay to c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium to interact with players from the Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL 2026 match. Accompanied by team officials, the LG met with Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel and the rest of the squad to extend his best wishes for their upcoming home game, while also sharing a moment with Mumbai Indians players Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Also Read | Abu Dhab ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Capitals' (DC) left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav said the team's target in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is to make their home games count by winning at least five of the seven matches scheduled at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. After beating Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets, DC will begin their home leg of IPL 2026 by taking on five-time champions Mumbai Indians on Saturday afternoon. In IPL 2025, DC had a torrid time in ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) 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 wishes for a spirited contest while highlighting the unifying power of sport and its role in fostering national pride. "Visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium today and interacted with players ahe ...Read More >
Mumbai: Nuwan Thushara wants to play the IPL. But he requires a No Objection Certificate from his employer Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), which is not forthcoming. In a renewed focus on fitness, SLC has mandated its contracted players to be certified fit before playing league cricket. Thushara hasn't made the cut. His ₹1.6 crore contract with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hangs in the balance. There are three entities in this saga: the cricket board, the franchise, and the supervising body, the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium to interact with players from the Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians ahead of their IPL 2026 match. Accompanied by team officials, the LG met with Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel and the rest of the squad to extend his best wishes for their upcoming home game, while also sharing a moment with Mumbai Indians players Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Sharing the moment o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir speedster, Auqib Nabi, is all set to make his Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 debut with the Delhi Capitals following a stellar domestic season. Speaking on JioStar, Auqib Nabi, along with Irfan Pathan, recounted his humble beginnings, drawing inspiration from Parvez Rasool and Dale Steyn, as well as his emotional auction moment. Delhi Capitals pacer Auqib Nabi opened up on his childhood and what drove him to become a fast bowler. "I starte ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India (AP) - Sunrisers Hyderabad notched a commanding 65-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday to become the first team this Indian Premier League season to successfully defend a total. Abhishek Sharma (48) and Travis Head´s (46) power-hitting in the first six overs propelled Hyderabad and Heinrich Klaasen added 52 off 35 balls as the Sunrisers reached 226-8. Finn Allen (28) provided an early threat to chase down a big total when the New Zealand opener smashed boundaries off ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have not won a single Indian Premier League (IPL) title since 2020, and the head coach Mahela Jayawardene believes that having 10 teams in the competition makes it tougher and they need to keep fighting. Addressing the media during a press conference on the eve of the mouth-watering clash against Delhi Capitals, Jayawardene said, "I think 10 teams make it an even harder competition. But I think in the last five years, ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said it was an easy decision for them to start with South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton as their opener alongside Rohit Sharma in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, mainly because Quinton de Kock's role in the side is that of a back-up overseas wicketkeeper. There were a few raised eyebrows when Rickelton was picked to open alongside Rohit over the more experienced de Kock, but he justified his selec ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to clash with Delhi Capitals (DC) in the second group-stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday and the MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene believes that every home team in the IPL is a challenge. Speaking to the media on the eve of the match, the former Sri Lankan batter said the DC are also playing their first match in Delhi, and the conditions will be similar for both sid ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has signed a Plan of Implementation with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to strengthen skill development in India's shipbuilding and marine sector, marking a significant step towards enhancing maritime capabilities. In an official statement on Friday, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways stated that the agreement signed on Thursday aims to support the development of a skilled work ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir pace sensation Auqib Nabi says former South African speedster Dale Steyn's ability to swing the ball at a high speed inspired him to take up fast bowling. Nabi, who played a key role in J&K's maiden title win in the Ranji Trophy this year, is in the Delhi Capitals' camp waiting to make his debut in the Indian Premier League. He might get a chance on Saturday when Delhi take on Mumbai Indians in a home match. "I used to watch Dale Steyn a lot when I was you ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has made an early prediction of the four teams that can make it into the playoffs of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after watching the first round matches, where every franchise played a minimum of one match. The former Delhi Capitals mentor feels that the Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) could face each other in the playoffs. He also added that unex ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) When Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, it will be more than just another league game in IPL 2026. The first game of the tournament's opening double-header is a high-stakes contest between a side seeking winning consistency at home and a five-time champion side who have historically thrived in New Delhi. Since 2022, MI have won five of seven encounters between the two sides, including both meetings last se ...Read More >
Madhya Pradesh spinner Shivang Kumar made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday, April 2, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The left-arm wrist-spinner came in for pacer Eshan Malinga, who leaked 35 runs in two overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in SRH's IPL 2026 opener. Hailed as India's Noor Ahmad, Shivang has built a reputation for troubling batters with his left-arm spin while also offering value as a lower-order batter, ma ...Read More >
Kolkata: Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane 'messed up' by giving Varun Chakravarthy an over inside the power-play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday in Kolkata. Chakravarthy conceded 25 runs while bowling the fifth over of the innings. He did not bowl his full quota of four overs, as he gave away 31 runs and bowled just one dot in his 12 deliveries. Also Read: IPL 2026 points table: R ...Read More >
New Delhi: The spotlight will firmly be on Delhi Capitals' top order when they square off against a confident Mumbai Indians in their first home fixture of the IPL 2026 season here on Saturday. DC, who shuffled as many as seven opening combinations last year, had hoped for greater stability this season, but early signs suggest the issue persists. Chasing a modest 142 against Lucknow Super Giants in their opener, the Capitals' top order crumbled swiftly, with KL Rahul falling for a first-ball d ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane 'messed up' by giving Varun Chakravarthy an over inside the power-play against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday in Kolkata. Chakravarthy conceded 25 runs while bowling the fifth over of the innings. He did not bowl his full quota of four overs, as he gave away 31 runs and bowled just one dot in his 12 deliveries. ...Read More >
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