‘You will have to have good starts at the top’ – Hemang Badani
Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani opened up on a different perspective about the Impact Player rule ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026. “Cricket has evolved to a point where 180s aren’t sufficient and you will have to have good starts at the top. If you’ve gone by and seen what’s happened at the […]
By SMCS - Mar 24, 2026
“KKR should groom him as a future captain” – Mohammad Kaif on Rinku Singh
Former India player Mohammad Kaif said that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) needed to groom Rinku Singh as their future captain. The star Indian batter has been a key part of the team for the last few seasons. The upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) will be his eighth year with the KKR side. He also […]
By SMCS - Mar 24, 2026
“I don’t like this rule, honestly, because I am an all-rounder” – Axar Patel on Impact Player rule
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel shared that he is personally not a fan of the Impact Player rule, as it limits the contribution of all-rounders in the game as well. Speaking ahead of IPL 2026, Axar opined on his own role within the team, clarifying that the Impact Player rule was not the reason for […]
By SMCS - Mar 23, 2026
R Ashwin names RR’s probable playing XI for IPL 2026
Former Rajasthan Royals (RR) player R Ashwin picked only three overseas players in his initial playing XI for the franchise, opting to leave the fourth one as the impact player options. However, RR have a new-look squad after the captain, Sanju Samson, and head coach, Rahul Dravid, left the side after a disastrous Indian Premier League […]
By SMCS - Mar 23, 2026
Aakash Chopra opines on the SunRisers Hyderabad’s challenges heading into IPL 2026
Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has named the SunRisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) bowling as their biggest challenge heading into IPL 2026. He added that the franchise might not be able to defend 250-plus totals as well. However, the SRH bowling attack has been considerably weakened ahead of the IPL 2026. While Pat Cummins […]
By SMCS - Mar 22, 2026
Aakash Chopra opines on the SunRisers Hyderabad’s strengths heading into IPL 2026
Former India player turned commentator Aakash Chopra has picked the SunRisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) batting as their biggest strength heading into IPL 2026 as well. He added that stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan has been in great form and will be expected to take a lot of responsibility this season. However, Pat Cummins, SRH’s regular captain, will […]
By SMCS - Mar 22, 2026
“If he bowls only two overs, then they should deduct 2 crores” – R Ashwin on Cameron Green
Former India player R Ashwin suggested that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should be allowed to reduce star all-rounder Cameron Green’s salary if he does not meet their bowling demands. The ₹25.20 crore signing comes in with huge expectations with both bat and ball as well. Meanwhile, R Ashwin also explained that if a scenario arises […]
By SMCS - Mar 21, 2026
“We worked really hard over the last two to three seasons to achieve what we did last year” – Virat Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will try to defend their title as they are all set to begin the campaign with renewed focus and intensity for the upcoming IPL season. Notably, RCB will start their title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on 28th March at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. While talking about the team during the […]
By SMCS - Mar 21, 2026
“If you want to play Pathirana, there won’t be space for both of them” – Irfan Pathan on KKR’s overseas options in IPL 2026
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has said that figuring out which overseas players to add to the playing XI will be tough for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026. The IPL 2026 is all set to begin on Saturday, March 28. Speaking in a video on his YouTube channel on March 21, Pathan said: […]
By SMCS - Mar 21, 2026
“I hate it when they compare my runs to other players in the IPL,” says AB de Villiers
Legendary South African player AB de Villiers shared his frustration regarding comparisons between him and openers in T20 cricket as well. AB de Villiers, who used to bat in the middle order, shared his dislike for when someone says an opener is better than him by saying the way he scored as well. “I hate […]
By SMCS - Mar 20, 2026
















