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Kolkata, April 9: The stage is set for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and selected to bowl first amid rain threats. LSG have stepped into the game with the same team as they want to keep their winning combination intact. The weather department has earlier predicted that it is likely to rain later in the day at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkat ...Read More >
Kolkata Weather Update: With the previous game at the Eden Gardens resulting in a washout, there are speculations over the weather prediction in Kolkata today as well, with match number 15 of the Indian Premier League between KKR and LSG set to take place today (April 09). The Ajinkya Rahane-led side is placed ninth in the standings, with no wins in their bag along with one washed-out encounter. That washed-out game against PBKS ensured that they open their account with a point. On the other ha ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Even earning the first point in this IPL could not bring a smile on the faces of those in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp.Despite the one point gained from the washout against Punjab Kings, the 3.4 overs of play on Monday highlighted some added concerns. Struggling to get their house in order, KKR opted to take some bold calls by leaving out Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine. However, the outcome of that decision remained inconclusive, although it is likely that they will be back in ac ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has thrown up contrasting updates regarding two Sri Lankan cricketers, Wanindu Hasaranga and Matheesha Pathirana, both of whom were picked up for significant sums in the auction. Hasaranga, acquired by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 2 crore, has yet to report to the franchise. More worryingly, he has not provided clarity on when he might arrive. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has mandated fitness tests before issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for IPL par ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already begun, with teams having played two matches each so far. Ahead of the third match, there have been some updates on Sri Lanka players who are a part of the IPL franchises. Wanindu Hasaranga, who was signed by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 2 crore base price, is yet to join the squad and has given no indication when he will join, as per a report in Cricbuzz. On the other hand, Matheesha Pathirana, the pacer, was picked by Kolkata Knight R ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, India (AP) - Skipper Rishabh Pant led a successful chase on Sunday in Indian Premier League cricket with 68 not out off 50 balls as Lucknow Super Giants beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets with one ball remaining for its first win this season. Pant hit nine fours but no sixes in his first half-century of the season, and opener Aiden Markram scored a 27-ball 45 as Lucknow finished with 160-5 in 19.5 overs in reply to Hyderabad´s 156-9. Hyderabad´s top order failed to get going ...Read More >
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Nuwan Thushara has taken Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to court after being denied a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. The Sri Lankan fast bowler, who was signed by RCB, has filed a case in the Colombo District Court seeking an order directing SLC to grant him the clearance required to join the franchise. As per a report in News Wire, the matter is scheduled to be heard on April 9. The dispute arose after SLC refused ...Read More >
LUCKNOW, India (AP) - Impact player substitute Sameer Rizvi struck a half-century as Delhi Capitals overcame a top-order order collapse and beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in its opening game of the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Rizvi anchored Delhi to 145-4 in 17.1 overs with an unbeaten 70 off 47 balls after coming in for Thangarasu Natarajan in the fourth over. Lucknow had earlier collapsed to 141 all in 18.4 overs after Delhi skipper Axar Patel won the toss on a wicket where ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 had a brilliant start to the campaign. The 19th edition have seen some amazing matches so far, with two high-scoring games, low-scoring thrillers as well. Already four games have been played in the tournament so far. As Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) meets Delhi Capitals (DC) for their season opener today. Match No.5 of LSG vs DC is set to be played at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, between LSG and DC. The two sides had different 2025 campaigns, as both sides ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: As Lucknow Super Giants gear up to face Delhi Capitals here Wednesday, the narrative writes itself. The stage is set, the lights are brighter than ever, and all eyes will turn to one man -- Rishabh Pant. Leader, matchwinner and a player who thrives under pressure, Pant stands at the heart of this high-voltage clash.The LSG skipper will face his previous team, while eyeing a victory in the opener on their home turf. In the head-to-heads, DC leads 4-3 since their first clash in 2022.Under ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: After two seasons with Mumbai Indians, Arjun Tendulkar - son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar - is set to turn out for a new franchise in the Indian Premier League 2026. Arjun will represent Lucknow Super Giants, led by Rishabh Pant, in IPL 2026 after being picked at his base price of Rs 30 lakh at the auction.With LSG gearing up to begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, a video of Arjun speaking about how he stays calm on the field ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) pace spearhead Dushmantha Chameera, on Tuesday, expressed confidence ahead of his team's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 encounter against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), citing focused preparations and positive team morale. The Delhi-based franchise will play its campaign opener against the Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 1. During the IPL auction la ...Read More >
Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant will have little room for error in a critical year as his side begins its IPL 2026 campaign against a well-rounded Delhi Capitals here on Wednesday. Pant could not deliver as a leader and frontline batter in his first year at LSG. Injuries to key players, especially fast bowlers, made his job a lot tougher. This season, he has a fully fit squad at his disposal that has been bolstered by the addition of old warhorse Mohammed Shami and Anrich No ...Read More >
Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant will have little room for error in a critical year as his side begins its IPL 2026 campaign against a well-rounded Delhi Capitals here on Wednesday.Pant could not deliver as a leader and frontline batter in his first year at LSG. Injuries to key players, especially fast bowlers, made his job a lot tougher. This season, he has a fully fit squad at his disposal that has been bolstered by the addition of old warhorse Mohammed Shami and Anrich Nort ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, who was the team's head coach during their recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign, said members and officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future plans after the co-hosts failed to make it to the semifinals of the marquee event. "There's a meeting with Sri Lanka Cricket tomorrow. We'll discuss the future plans there. Sri Lanka played some of their games real ...Read More >
Bowling alongside Ravindra Jadeja will mean a lot to me -- it will be a huge learning experience because there is so much to learn from him. IMAGE: Ravi Bishnoi, who has 61 T20I wickets from 42 matches to his name, was sold to Rajasthan Royals for a whopping Rs 7.4 crore at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI Ravi Bishnoi says bowling alongside veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will certainly mean a lot to him. The Indian leg-spinner, whose base price was Rs 2 cro ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders broke the bank for Cameron Green, acquiring the Aussie all-rounder for ₹25.2 crore. It was a massive bidding war in the IPL 2026 mini auction, as Rajasthan Royals came out all guns blazing, but KKR had the biggest purse, and came out on top. CSK also entered the bidding midway with a bid of ₹13.8 crore. However, it was KKR that ultimately reigned supreme, beating CSK. KKR also purchased Matheesha Pathirana for ₹18 crore and Finn Allen for ₹2 crore. Meanwhile, Kolkat ...Read More >
On paper, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had one of the most formidable looking teams going into the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Sadly, that did not result in on-field triumph. SRH was unable to improve upon their 2024 runners-up result and they finished considerably outside of the top four. However, a fresh year offers fresh optimism. And given their caliber, SRH appears to be well-positioned to demonstrate that 2025 was really an anomaly. However, a mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December ...Read More >
Rajasthan Royals face a challenge in the upcoming mini-auction with a limited purse of ₹16.05 crore. They aim to address their need for a tearaway pacer and a quality Indian spinner, while also seeking middle-order reinforcement. Key targets include Ravi Bishnoi, Mustafizur Rahman, and Abhinav Manohar to bolster their squad. The management of Rajasthan Royals (RR) surprised many when they traded away a seasoned and familiar performer Sanju Samson, who had worn the pink jersey for several seaso ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals head into the IPL auction with a purse of Rs 16.05 crore and nine slots to fill, including one overseas position, following a reshuffle that has raised eyebrows across the league. The Royals have released several prominent names, most notably former captain Sanju Samson, along with Nitish Rana, Akash Madhwal, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, signalling a significant shift in team strategy ahead of the new season.Despite the exits, Rajasthan have retained a st ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals (RR) are among the select few IPL franchises that have carved a distinct identity for themselves since the league's inception. Having won the inaugural IPL title in 2008 under Shane Warne's captaincy, RR once again reached the final in 2022 under Sanju Samson's leadership. Although the team faced challenges in the intervening years, including inconsistent performances and a two-year suspension in 2016-17, RR maintained its reputation for nurturing young talent and inn ...Read More >
DUBAI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Defending champions India survived Pathum Nissanka's blistering hundred and some intense Super Over drama before beating Sri Lanka in a dead rubber to maintain their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup on Friday. With India having already secured their place in Sunday's final against Pakistan and Sri Lanka eliminated, the Super Fours clash was of merely academic interest but it turned out to be the most exciting game of this year's tournament. Sri Lanka gave a good account ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Former all-rounder and BJP leader Kedar Jadhav personally isn't in favour of India squaring off against Pakistan at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday. The anger over India facing Pakistan in the tournament stems from the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, during which 26 tourists were killed on April 22 by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. The emotions around the contest are mixed, and there have been calls to boycott the fixture ag ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 14 (ANI): Indian domestic cricket veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena signed with Maharashtra as team gears up for 2025-26 season of domestic season. The official Instagram handle of Maharashtra Cricket announced Jalaj's signing with Maharashtra. Also Read | Will Lionel Messi Play Tonight in Charlotte FC vs Inter Miami MLS 2025 Match? Here's the Possibility of LM10 Featuring in Starting XI. Saxena recently parted ways with Kerala following nine seasons wit ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following an impressive seven-wicket victory over Hong Kong in their opening game, Litton Das-led Bangladesh will aim to carry the momentum forward when they face Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka. Bangladesh will face Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025 Match no.5 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Bangladesh can seal their place in the Super 4s with a win in this match, while Sri Lank will be eager to begin their campaign on a positive note. The 2022 finalists will later tak ...Read More >
The IPL changes the fortunes of young cricketers like no other sporting event. Every year, the IPL auction brings a windfall to behold, changing lives and making budding cricketers overnight millionaires. The IPL auction 2025 was no different. The two-day mega auction at Jeddah in Saudi Arabia saw records being shattered, history being rewritten, and franchises spending money in a never-before-seen manner. Indian players were the biggest earners as 10 franchises spent ₹383.4 crore on 120 Indian ...Read More >
Rajasthan Royals on Monday created history by purchasing the youngest player at the IPL mega auction in Jeddah. The champions of the inaugural edition roped in 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for Rs 1.10 crore and the prodigy is now all set to work under the mentorship of India legend Rahul Dravid. Apart from him if we focus at the squad Rajasthan have assemble, their skipper Sanju Samson will be seen doing most of the heavylifting. Samson recently became the first Indian batter to smash consecu ...Read More >
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