Sourav Ganguly has thrown his weight behind Mohammed Shami, saying the seasoned pacer still deserves a place in the Indian team and is good enough to operate from the other end alongside Jasprit Bumrah. Even though Shami has continued to be overlooked by selectors across formats, his recent performances have once again underlined his quality […]

Former India legend Sunil Gavaskar has raised serious concerns about overseas players’ commitment to the IPL, questioning how early franchises are informed of player unavailability and whether teams are being treated fairly after investing heavily in them. Writing in his Sportstar column, Gavaskar made it clear that simply informing franchises “in advance” is not a […]

Sunrisers Hyderabad may not have hit peak rhythm in IPL 2026, but Heinrich Klaasen is refusing to read too much into Chennai Super Kings’ poor start ahead of their highly anticipated clash in Hyderabad. The South African wicketkeeper-batter believes CSK remain a dangerous side, even as they continue to search for their first win of […]

Fresh details have surfaced in the drink-driving case involving former Australia opener David Warner, with reports indicating that the veteran admitted to consuming alcohol shortly before being stopped by police in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. The incident has quickly gained attention, adding another layer to the high-profile career of one of Australia’s most recognisable modern-day cricketers. […]

Aakash Chopra has raised a fair question around Mohammed Shami’s treatment in the wider cricket conversation, saying the veteran pacer deserves far more credit for the way he has continued to perform at the highest level. The 36-year-old fast bowler was outstanding for Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, finishing […]

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya did not hold back in his assessment after his side’s 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in their rain-shortened IPL 2026 clash, pointing the finger firmly at the bowling unit. He admitted that poor execution with the ball allowed RR to post a daunting total in just 11 overs, ultimately putting […]

Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has credited his growing on-field chemistry with teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi as a key factor behind the team’s explosive starts in IPL 2026. The left-hander highlighted their clear communication, shared intent, and fearless approach as the driving forces behind their successful opening partnership. Jaiswal emphasised that batting alongside Suryavanshi has […]

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta, has defended herself after facing heavy criticism online for her viral video mocking Kolkata Knight Riders. She said the post was meant in good humour and insisted that spreading hate over a cricket joke is unnecessary. Her clarification came a day after KKR’s rain-hit IPL 2026 clash against […]

Rajasthan Royals continued their strong start to IPL 2026 with a commanding 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-shortened clash at Guwahati, but the biggest talking point of the night was the rise of 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Even MI captain Hardik Pandya couldn’t help but acknowledge the youngster’s brilliance, sharing a warm moment […]

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill is set to return for their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, putting an end to speculation around his availability. Gill had missed the previous fixture due to a muscle spasm, raising concerns within the GT camp ahead of a key phase in the […]