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Kevin Pietersen delivered a scathing take on Cameron Green as KKR's big-money buy continues to flop in the IPL 2026. Bought for Rs. 25.2 crores, Green has scored just 24 runs in three matches with an average of eight. He is yet to bowl a delivery in the tournament despite being expected to be the replacement for Andre Russell. During the washed-out match against PBKS, Green was dismissed for four runs off two balls, with fans questioning the decision made by Kolkata to buy the all-rounder. Whil ...Read More >
The drama between Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Nuwan Thushara has taken an ugly turn over the fast bowler's participation in the ongoing IPL 2026 in India. Nuwan Thushara was set to join Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) this season, but he has now been ruled out completely because Sri Lanka Cricket has refused to clear his NOC under a strict new fitness rule. This is a huge blow for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This situation has left Thushara to drag the SLC to court after being blocked fr ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 9 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Romario Shepherd reflected on his journey from growing up in Linden, Guyana, to representing one of the biggest franchises in the IPL, while also speaking about his early cricketing days, inspiration from Dwayne Bravo, his breakthrough in white-ball cricket, and life inside the RCB dressing room. Named after football legend Romario, Shepherd recalled his earliest memories of cricket when he had to improvise wi ...Read More >
Guwahati: Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt also unleash ...Read More >
Guwahati: Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt also unleash ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) Riding on explosive starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals will look to extend their dominance, while defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will bank on a rejuvenated Devdutt Padikkal as the two in-form sides lock horns in an IPL clash here on Friday. RCB have a settled top-order under the watch of the talismanic Virat Kohli, who hasn't shown any signs of rust despite stepping away from T20 internationals in 2024, while Phil Salt ...Read More >
Hardik Pandya criticises Mumbai Indians bowling after defeat to Rajasthan Royals, says that better execution and just a few good deliveries could have changed the result. Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has said that the bowling unit had to take more responsibility to ensure that the Rajasthan Royals couldn't post a big score within 11 overs, adding that even five better deliveries could have restricted RR to a smaller score and given MI a chance at chasing. Yashasvi Jaiswal (77*) and Vai ...Read More >
Lalit Modi says his proposal for the IPL to be an independent company, not a subsidiary of the BCCI, was turned down. Lalit Modi, the former IPL chairman, has revealed that he had proposed making the league an independent entity - an idea he believes would have turned it into an "ecosystem unto itself" today. However, the proposal was rejected, and Modi says he will reveal the original constitution in the future. According to various reports, the IPL is now counted among the world's richest le ...Read More >
Chennai Super Kings have incurred another horror start to an IPL season, losing all three of their opening games in 2026 to remain at the bottom of the table. After the loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, head coach Stephen Fleming hinted at urgency as he addressed Dewald Brevis' injury status, suggesting CSK are keenly awaiting his return as they look to regain balance and momentum. Brevis missed all the first three matches for Chennai after suffering from a side strain. But with th ...Read More >
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the IPL. In the IPL, apart from RCB, Bhuvneshwar has played for Pune Warriors India and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has entered his name in the history books on Sunday, April 5, by becoming the first fast bowler to take 200 wickets in the IPL. Bhuvneshwar needed 1 wicket in match No. 11 of IPL 2026, taking place between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, to compl ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has been exciting and breathtaking. It has already entered its third matchweek. Last night, Rajasthan Royals (RR) hosted Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The Royals continued to showcase their brilliant form in the IPL as they beat MI by 27 runs in a rain curtailed 11 overs game. The match started nearly two and a half hours later than the scheduled time due to rain in the eastern part of India. Hardik Pandya won the toss ...Read More >
The Special Enquiry Squad of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested 11 persons for allegedly selling Indian Premier League tickets in the black market at inflated prices during the high-profile clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the police said Tuesday. The crackdown was carried out on April 5, leading to the registration of seven cases across Cubbon Park and Chamarajapet police station limits. Police said they seized 28 ...Read More >
The 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League caravan set off on March 28 in Bengaluru in grand fashion. The 2026 season of the Indian Premier League got underway at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28 as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru scripted a historic chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB have made a perfect start to their season and to the new reign under new owners as a consortium of Aditya Birla Group, Times Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone bought off ...Read More >
Ashwin says Kohli retiring from Tests boosted his T20 game, cites higher IPL strike rate and technical changes, Pathan credits new backlift for more power and momentum Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Virat Kohli's Test retirement worked out well for his IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), because it exponentially improved his T20 game. Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, at the age of 36, concluding a 14-year career in the format. ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Following his side's loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR), Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya expressed optimism that "the sun will rise" for the five-time champions and expressed his admiration for the hitting displayed by 15-year-old RR opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A blazing 32-ball 77* by Jaiswal and a stunning 14-ball 39 runs by Sooryavanshi helped RR reach 150/3 before bowlers restricted MI to 123/ 9 in this rain-truncated match, slipping to seventh ...Read More >
Bengaluru, April 7: Devdutt Padikkal's story in IPL 2026 is not just about runs - it is about rediscovery. In the fast-paced T20 tournament that often celebrates instant impact, Padikkal's resurgence stands out for a different reason: it has been built over time, through setbacks, self-doubt, and a conscious decision to evolve. With scores of 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings and 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter has made a statement early this se ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7: Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal has admitted that returning to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 proved to be a turning point in his career, as it gave him clarity about the kind of cricket he wanted to play. In 2025, Padikkal played a crucial role at the top of the order for RCB, scoring 247 runs in 10 matches at an impressive strike rate of 150.61. In 2026, he scored 111 runs in just two games at a strike rate of 201.82. "I feel t ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 4 (PTI) Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins has flown back to Australia for a final scan on his injured back by Cricket Australia's medical team which will give clearance for his participation during the second phase of the ongoing Indian Premier League. According to a report in ESPN Cricinfo: " Cummins, who has been out of action since July, 2025 with just one Ashes Test appearance in between, has left the team's camp at IPL 2026 and returned home to have a final scan on his ...Read More >
Rajasthan Royals pulled off a thrilling 6-run win over Gujarat Titans in a last-ball finish, successfully defending 210 to go top of the IPL 2026 points table. With two wins in two matches, RR now lead the standings with 4 points and an impressive net run rate of +2.233. Delhi Capitals sit second, also unbeaten with 4 points from two games, maintaining a strong NRR of +1.170. Punjab Kings follow closely in third place with identical points but a slightly lower net run rate of +0.637. Royal Chal ...Read More >
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad provided a crucial update on MS Dhoni, saying the talisman is recovering and will soon attain full fitness. The 44-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is currently on the sidelines as he is undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain. Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, CSK confirmed that the five-time tournament winner is all but set to miss the first two weeks of the 19th edition of the competition. In Dhoni's absence, Sanju Samson ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 7 (PTI) Eleven persons have been arrested for allegedly black marketing tickets during the IPL Cricket match held in Bengaluru on April 5, police said on Tuesday. A total of 28 IPL match tickets, 8 mobile phones, and WhatsApp screenshot printouts used for illegal online ticket sales, with a total value of Rs 4.53 lakh have been seized from them. "The officers and staff of the Special Enquiry Squad of CCB conducted an operation on April 5 during the IPL T20 cricket match held at ...Read More >
The five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), have gotten off to a shocking start in the 2026 edition, losing their first three matches. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side are at the bottom of the points table and are yet to open their account in the points tally. The side has been found wanting across all three departments of the game, and the performance has left much to be desired. Skipper Gaikwad and head coach Stephen Fleming have come under a lot of criticism fo ...Read More >
Former Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi called out the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), claiming they are missing out on INR 2,400 crore in revenue by not following the originally agreed-upon tournament format. He made the remark days after both Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) raised more than USD 1.5 billion each. Modi expressed delight at the league's soaring valuation after the two franchises were sold for a combined fee of approxima ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): Devdutt Padikkal's resurgence has emerged as one of the standout storylines of IPL 2026, with the left-hander playing a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's opening two victories. Scores of 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings and 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad have set the tone for the season, highlighting not just form but the evolution of a player who has rebuilt his game with intent and resilience. Also Read | PBKS Player Marcu ...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 >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 7 (ANI): Devdutt Padikkal's resurgence has emerged as one of the standout storylines of IPL 2026, with the left-hander playing a pivotal role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's opening two victories. Scores of 50 off 29 against Chennai Super Kings and 61 off 26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad have set the tone for the season, highlighting not just form but the evolution of a player who has rebuilt his game with intent and resilience. Having first risen through th ...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 >
NEW DELHI: The ongoing IPL season has opened with a run deluge. Close to 4,000 runs have been scored and bowlers have been bearing the brunt, forcing them to find a way and means to survive. Delhi Capitals' Kiwi seamer Kyle Jamieson admits his tribe has been finding it extremely difficult to stop the marauding batsmen."How do you get guys out and slow them down in the Powerplay? It feels like teams are going hard in the Powerplay and setting up games from there. I don't think anyone (bowlers) ha ...Read More >
Tim David attributes his explosive 70-run innings against CSK to the invaluable coaching and preparation advice he received from Dinesh Karthik. IMAGE: Tim David belted eight sixes and three boundaries in his unbeaten 25-ball 70-run knock against Chennai Super Kings. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters Key Points Tim David credits Dinesh Karthik's coaching for his match-winning 70 runs against CSK in the IPL. Rajat Patidar hails David as the best finisher he has ever seen, highlighting his cons ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The scoring sequence -- 6, 2, 4, 6, 6, 6 -- was enough to seal CSK's fate. This was what RCB's Tim David unleashed on pacer Jamie Overton in the 19th over. Off the 19 sixes struck by five RCB batters on Sunday night, the towering Australian accounted for eight.The 30-year-old finisher shrugged off a testing few months to light up the M Chinnaswamy Stadium and start off his IPL season in style.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Playing for Hobart Hurricanes ...Read More >
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