Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis has made a bold statement about Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026, claiming their finishing firepower is comparable to having “two Andre Russells” in the squad. Du Plessis was particularly impressed with the presence of Sherfane Rutherford and Will Jacks, highlighting how the duo adds serious depth and […]

Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has provided a crucial update on the availability of Matheesha Pathirana ahead of IPL 2026, confirming that the star pacer is likely to join the squad only by mid-April due to injury concerns. Pathirana, who was snapped up for a hefty ₹18 crore, was expected to play a key […]

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Mohammad Kaif has made a strong statement on Virat Kohli ahead of IPL 2026, backing the star to thrive despite returning from a break. With RCB set to begin their title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28, Kohli’s form remains a major talking point. Kohli, who now focuses primarily […]

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has made it clear that his vision for IPL 2026 goes beyond just results — it’s about bringing the joy of cricket back into the dressing room. Speaking ahead of the new season, Pant admitted that the “fun” element in modern cricket is slowly fading, replaced by pressure and high […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has cautioned that IPL 2026 will be a far tougher test for Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as teams are now better prepared to counter the young Rajasthan Royals sensation. Suryavanshi took the cricketing world by storm in IPL 2025, making his debut at just 14 and announcing his arrival with a stunning century […]

The Ireland cricket team are set for a fresh start in T20Is, with Paul Stirling stepping down as captain ahead of a high-profile series against the Indian cricket team in June 2026. The leadership change signals a transitional phase for Ireland as they look to rebuild after a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. The upcoming […]

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. […]