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Kolkata, Apr 3 (PTI) Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has hit back at criticism around his strike rate, suggesting that there is a "certain agenda" and an element of "jealousy" behind the chatter. Questions on his strike rate came up after KKR slumped to a 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Thursday. Chasing a steep 227, the home side never had any impactful partnership despite a promising start and folded for 161 in 16 overs to remain winless so far this season. The loss p ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane explained that bowling decisions depend on match situations rather than sticking to a fixed four-over quota, emphasising the need to assess a bowler's form and confidence during the game. Rahane noted that while he initially wanted Varun Chakaravarthy to complete his overs, the opposition's strong batting forced a change, praised Anukul Roy for his impactful spell and recent domestic form, and added ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 3 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane, following his team's second loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, defended his performance by emphasising that his strike rate has been among the best since 2023. Rahane suggested that the negativity toward him may stem from bias or even jealousy over his success. A clinical performance from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which included quickfire knocks from Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharm ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The clash between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 promises to be a fascinating encounter, with both sides at contrasting stages early in the tournament. Set to be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the match carries added importance for Chennai, which will be eager to bounce back in front of its home crowd. Five-time champion Chennai Super Kings had a disappointing start to its campaign, suffering a heavy defeat in its opening match against Rajasthan Royals. Its bat ...Read More >
MATCH TODAY - CHENNAI SUPER KINGS VS PUNJAB KINGS AT 7:30 PM Chennai, April 2: Chennai Super Kings will need to improve significantly in all departments of the game to trouble a potent Punjab Kings in their first home game of the Indian Premier League here on Friday. It was a uninspiring start for CSK in their opener against Rajasthan Royals. CSK, now a team full of youngsters, did not get anything right in Guwahati and would simply like to leave that comprehensive defeat behind in a long tou ...Read More >
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be eager to bounce back in their first home game of the Indian Premier League against Punjab Kings on Friday. The five-time champions endured a disappointing start, losing comprehensively to Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. With a youthful squad, CSK will aim to correct lapses across batting, bowling, and fielding. The Chennai pitch, which played well in the recent T20 World Cup, is expected to offer good batting conditions. Injured veteran MS Dhoni, who mis ...Read More >
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 7 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 3, with contrasting momentum defining the contest. CSK head into their first home game after a disappointing start to the season. In their opener against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, Chennai struggled badly with the bat, managing just 127 before being comprehensively beaten by eight wickets. The batting unit failed to build partnerships, while the bowlers could no ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 2 (ANI): A clinical show from Sunrisers Hyderabad, which included quickfire knocks from Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma and fine bowling performances from Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy helped them achieve their first win of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 65 runs at Kolkata on Thursday. Put to field first, SRH posted 226/8, with Heinrich Klaasen (52 in 35 balls, with four boundaries and ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 2 (ANI): A clinical show from Sunrisers Hyderabad, which included quickfire knocks from Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma and fine bowling performances from Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy helped them achieve their first win of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 65 runs at Kolkata on Thursday. Put to field first, SRH posted 226/8, with Heinrich Klaasen (52 in 35 balls, with four boundaries and ...Read More >
Granted teams batting first haven't had it safe in recent times and the pressure of breaching 200 has gone through the roof. But Chennai Super Kings also possess a fantastic winning record defending modest totals. Whatever happened to that conviction in Guwahati on Monday evening in their first game of IPL 2026? Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad says it has taken a hit. "We could have been better in batting, taken the game deep, shown some batsmanship, maybe taken the game till 150-160," he said after th ...Read More >
New Delhi: The people of Punjab found a special tag for Shreyas Iyer last year - Sarpanch Sahab, meaning a head or elected representative. It may have started as a social media trick that latched on but it also fits his essence as Punjab Kings skipper, where he has come across as a measured, methodical leader who lets his work define the group ahead. Last year, Punjab Kings finished atop the table in the league stage and made it to the finals, only to be defeated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) 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 champion posted a video on their social media accounts, where Santner's arrival in New Delhi was confirmed. It also means Santner is expected to be available for their next fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Santner, who missed MI's six-wicket win ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said that he is not trying to force himself as a captain on a much-younger and inexperienced team and is willing to "let them make mistakes, express themselves and stay in good headspace". The opening game of IPL 2026 for CSK saw as many as five debutants for the side, including Sarfaraz Khan and Rs 14.20 crore big-buy ...Read More >
Mumbai: On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Punjab Kings shared a special video featuring co-owner Preity Zinta and Australian allrounder Cooper Connolly, in which the latter is seen chanting 'Jai Bajrangbali' at her request. The video, recorded after Connolly guided Punjab Kings to a thrilling win over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, shows Preity telling the Man-of-the-Match, "You might be born Australian, but now you're Punjabi by choice. We have the Punjabi spirit. Today is your first game, and i ...Read More >
Chennai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin said young batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly showed remarkable maturity in his debut IPL outing, as the side prepares to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Connolly struck an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls and held his nerve in a chase of 163 after PBKS suffered a middle-order wobble against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh. "We've known about Cooper Connolly in Australia for s ...Read More >
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 champion posted a video on their social media accounts, where Santner's arrival in New Delhi was confirmed. MI Captain Suryakumar Yadav Grooves To Dhurandhar's Hit Fa9la Song, Video Goes Viral. It also means Santner is expected to be available for their next fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 2 (ANI): Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Head Coach Stephen Fleming spoke on stalwart MS Dhoni's "heavy" influence and involvement within the team and offered a fitness update on South African batter Dewald Brevis. CSK opened their campaign with a horrific eight-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals at Guwahati, putting up just 127 on the board and getting blown away by a whirlwind 15-ball ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 2 (ANI): A brilliant half-century from Heinrich Klaasen and fiery knocks of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) post a daunting total against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. After being asked bat, Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma combined to hammer 22/0 in two overs. During the third over of Vaibhav Arora, both Hyderabad openers slammed 21 runs as ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 2 (ANI): A brilliant half-century from Heinrich Klaasen and fiery knocks of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) post a daunting total against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. After being asked bat, Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma combined to hammer 22/0 in two overs. During the third over of Vaibhav Arora, both Hyderabad openers slammed 21 runs as ...Read More >
Chennai: Stung by a humbling defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their opener, Chennai Super Kings return to familiar territory on Friday, hoping the comforts of home can steady an early wobble. At the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, where expectations are as high as the humidity, CSK will look to quickly move past a night to forget and put on a show in front of their supporters. There had been a quiet buzz and renewed intrigue around the squad following the arrival of Sanju Samson. But the opening match s ...Read More >
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], April 2 (ANI): On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, Punjab Kings shared a special video featuring the team's co-owner Preity Zinta and Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly. In the video, 22-year-old Connolly could be seen chanting 'Jai Bajrangbali' at the request of Preity. Notably, this video was recorded after the Punjab Kings registered their win in a thrilling match against the Gujarat Titans earlier this week on Tuesday. "So you're you might be born Australia ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 2: Reinforcing its commitment to strong dealer relationships, JK Cement hosted the latest edition of its flagship 'Gathbandhan' program in Lucknow, where the company rewarded 21 top-performing dealers with cars across key performance categories. Also Read | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Live Score Updates, IPL 2026 Match 6. The event brought together leading dealers and channel partners from the region and was attended by Dr. Nidhipati Sin ...Read More >
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings will need to improve significantly in all departments of the game to trouble a potent Punjab Kings in their first home game of the Indian Premier League here on Friday.It was a uninspiring start for CSK in their opener against Rajasthan Royals.CSK, now a team full of youngsters, did not get anything right in Guwahati and would simply like to leave that comprehensive defeat behind in a long tournament such as the IPL.Considering how the Chennai surface played in the r ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 2 (ANI): Odisha capped a dominant campaign by clinching both the men's and women's hockey gold medals at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur, with the finals held at the Vallabhbhai Patel International Hockey Stadium. According to a release, the men defeated Jharkhand 4-1 in the final, while the women edged Mizoram 1-0 in a closely-fought summit clash. Jharkhand men settled for silver, with Chhattisgarh taking bronze, while in the women's competition ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been running, with the first round fixture having been over. The second round begins today with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Tomorrow, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be up against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their second match. Ahead of that former CSK batter has raised concerns over Ruturaj Gaikwad. CSK have lost their first match against Rajasthan Royals (RR). They were completely ou ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH, India (AP) - Cooper Connolly marked his Indian Premier League debut with an unbeaten half-century in Punjab Kings' three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Batting at No. 3, the 22-year-old Australian smashed 72 not out off 44 balls with five sixes and five fours as last year´s finalist survived a middle-order collapse to reach 165-7 with five balls to spare. Fast bowler Vijayakumar Vyshak (3-34) and experienced spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (2-28) had earlier bowled well in the ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has never been just about the cricket; it is a high-octane blend of entertainment, brand endorsements, and digital storytelling. However, for popular sports presenter and actor Sahiba Bali, the spotlight has recently turned from the pitch to a growing storm of online criticism. Known for her infectious energy and deep connection with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) fanbase, Bali has found herself at the centre of a cancel culture wave that highlights the volat ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings will need to improve significantly in all departments of the game to trouble a potent Punjab Kings in their first home game of the Indian Premier League here on Friday. It was a uninspiring start for CSK in their opener against Rajasthan Royals. CSK, now a team full of youngsters, did not get anything right in Guwahati and would simply like to leave that comprehensive defeat behind in a long tournament such as the IPL. Considering how the Chennai surface played in ...Read More >
NEW CHANDIGARH: It wasn't a 200-plus slugfest that fans nowadays associate with the IPL. But what unfolded in New Chandigarh on Tuesday evening was Punjab Kings sneaking home by three wickets in the final over against Gujarat Titans. Parthiv Patel, GT's assistant coach, wasn't complaining. "Obviously, there was a contest here between the bat and the ball. These 160-170 totals produce exciting, edge-of-the-seat games. There is a contest," Patel said. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channe ...Read More >
NEW CHANDIGARH: He woke up in the morning with nerves on Tuesday. "Which I was really happy about," Cooper Connolly said after leading Punjab Kings to a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans.For Connolly, it wasn't the nerves, but the "happiness" about having them. That small detail captures something essential about this 22-year-old from Perth. He doesn't run from pressure. And on Tuesday night in New Chandigarh, he walked out to bat like a man arriving exactly where he was always meant to be. G ...Read More >
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