Former India opener Aakash Chopra has raised serious concerns over Chennai Super Kings’ death bowling options ahead of IPL 2026, following the injury setback to Nathan Ellis. The Australian pacer has been ruled out of the entire season due to a hamstring injury, leaving a significant gap in CSK’s bowling plans. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed […]

A fresh update has emerged around Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as India’s chief selector, with a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official dismissing recent reports that he has sought an extension ahead of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027. According to sources within the board, Agarkar — who took charge as chairman […]

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer has backed skipper Rishabh Pant to bounce back strongly in IPL 2026, revealing that the wicketkeeper-batter is in excellent touch during training sessions. Pant, who was signed for a record-breaking ₹27 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, endured a mixed campaign last season. Despite managing 269 runs and […]

Mitchell Starc is set to miss the opening phase of IPL 2026, dealing an early blow to Delhi Capitals as they prepare for the new season. The left-arm quick, who was signed for ₹11.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, joins fellow Australian pacers Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins in skipping the initial matches. […]

The much-anticipated moment for Chennai Super Kings fans finally arrived as Sanju Samson was spotted sharing a light-hearted interaction with MS Dhoni during a training session ahead of IPL 2026. The video of their exchange, filled with smiles and casual conversation, has quickly gone viral, sparking excitement among fans eager to witness this new partnership. […]

Ravindra Jadeja is set for a nostalgic homecoming as he returns to the Rajasthan Royals after a gap of 17 years, adding both experience and balance to the squad ahead of IPL 2026. The 36-year-old all-rounder was part of the Royals’ historic title-winning campaign in 2008 under Shane Warne and now rejoins the franchise in […]

Arjun Tendulkar has made an early impact at the Lucknow Super Giants training camp ahead of IPL 2026, drawing attention from captain Rishabh Pant with both his work ethic and technical approach. Training at the Ekana Stadium, the young all-rounder has stood out not just for his intensity, but also for a batting choice that […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have officially begun their preparations for IPL 2026, with Virat Kohli leading from the front during an intense training session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The energy within the camp was evident from the outset, reflecting a squad determined to build on last season’s historic success. One of the standout moments from […]

The build-up to IPL 2026 has already been disrupted by a series of player absences, with franchises forced to rethink combinations even before the tournament begins. One of the biggest early setbacks comes for Punjab Kings, as New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson will miss the opening phase of the season following the birth of his […]

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has strongly backed Sunrisers Hyderabad’s decision to appoint Ishan Kishan as stand-in captain for IPL 2026, calling it a “beautiful story” built on persistence and hard work. With regular skipper Pat Cummins ruled out of the opening matches due to a back injury, SRH have handed Kishan the responsibility, with […]