Punjab Kings made a winning start to their IPL 2026 campaign, edging past Gujarat Titans by three wickets in a tense contest at Mullanpur. It wasn’t a perfect outing, but it was a result that underlined their ability to deliver under pressure and collect early momentum. Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Cricket Live’, Aakash Chopra praised Punjab’s […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has sparked debate ahead of IPL 2026 by suggesting a bold change in Lucknow Super Giants’ batting order. Ashwin believes captain Rishabh Pant should open the innings alongside Mitchell Marsh, even if it means leaving out Aiden Markram from the playing XI. Pant has previous experience as an opener in […]

Arshdeep Singh endured a mixed outing for Punjab Kings (PBKS) during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) in New Chandigarh, as he bowled one of the longest overs in league history. The left-arm pacer delivered an 11-ball over — the joint-longest in IPL history — during the 20th over of the innings. Struggling with […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has expressed deep sorrow following the tragic passing of British broadcast engineer Ian Williams Langford, who was part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) production team. The 76-year-old was found dead in his room at Trident Hotel on Monday morning. In an official statement, the IPL Governing Council […]

Steve Smith has once again made headlines, this time for his off-field success, after a significant financial windfall following the stock market debut of Koala on the Australian Securities Exchange. Smith had invested AUD 100,000 (approximately ₹64 lakh) in 2015, acquiring a 10 per cent stake in the then-emerging online retailer. Although his shareholding has since […]

Sourav Ganguly has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its decision to take Test cricket to emerging venues like Guwahati and Ranchi, even as traditional centres such as Eden Gardens miss out on marquee fixtures in the upcoming 2026–27 home season. The BCCI recently unveiled India’s home schedule, with key matches […]

Mohammed Shami has made it clear that retirement is far from his mind, even as questions continue to surround his absence from the Indian team. The experienced pacer, currently representing Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026, insists that he remains motivated and fully committed to the game despite spending over a year on the sidelines […]

Ravindra Jadeja has revealed that he is yet to speak with MS Dhoni following his high-profile move from Chennai Super Kings to Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026. In a candid admission, Jadeja joked that Dhoni “keeps his phone off all the time,” which has delayed their much-anticipated conversation. The all-rounder’s return to Rajasthan marked […]

Arjun Tendulkar is gearing up for a fresh start in IPL 2026, hoping to relaunch his career with Lucknow Super Giants after two seasons with Mumbai Indians. During his time with MI, the left-arm pacer played in five matches, taking three wickets and scoring 13 runs in his only outing with the bat. Now, at […]

Rajasthan Royals kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign with a commanding performance, defeating Chennai Super Kings in their season opener at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. Chasing a modest target of 128, RR wrapped up the contest in just 12.1 overs, powered by a sensational knock from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Captain Riyan Parag set the tone […]