Aakash Chopra has questioned Kolkata Knight Riders’ decision to drop Finn Allen earlier in IPL 2026 after the explosive New Zealand opener produced a match-winning knock against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on Saturday. Allen’s sensational innings played a massive role in KKR’s crucial 29-run victory and reignited the debate around the franchise’s team selection […]

Cameron Green believes Kolkata Knight Riders have finally discovered the right balance in their playing XI after an inconsistent start to IPL 2026, with the defending champions now firmly back in the playoff race following a remarkable turnaround in form. KKR continued their resurgence with a commanding 29-run victory over the Gujarat Titans at Eden […]

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayudu has hailed Sunil Narine as the greatest player in Indian Premier League history after the Kolkata Knight Riders star delivered another match-winning performance in IPL 2026. Narine played a decisive role in KKR’s 29-run victory over Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens, returning impressive figures of 2/29 in […]

Veteran India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli has said that Smriti Mandhana is a very gifted and a natural timer of the ball, sharing that he was also proud of how Jemimah Rodrigues played a match-winning innings in the World Cup semifinal against Australia last year as well. “There is no doubt that […]

Former India cricketer Lakshmipathy Balaji has showered praise on Shubman Gill, comparing the Gujarat Titans skipper’s elegant batting style to that of Rohit Sharma. Balaji described Gill as a “shorter version of Rohit Sharma,” highlighting his effortless strokeplay, extra time on the ball, and ability to dominate bowlers with classical cricketing shots despite operating at […]

The pressure is mounting on the Punjab Kings as their IPL 2026 campaign continues to spiral after a dream start to the season. Once comfortably placed in the top two, the Shreyas Iyer-led side has now suffered five consecutive defeats, putting their playoff qualification hopes in serious danger. While criticism has largely focused on the […]

Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has offered a balanced perspective on the ongoing debate surrounding “superstar culture” in Indian cricket, subtly disagreeing with current India coach Gautam Gambhir’s push to move away from individual-centric recognition in the sport. Gambhir has repeatedly stressed that Indian cricket should prioritise collective success over the celebration of star […]

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has strongly criticised Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy following Chennai Super Kings’ disappointing defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Sehwag felt CSK’s tactical approach during the powerplay was far too predictable and claimed the decision to avoid spin bowling early in the innings proved costly. CSK’s pace attack struggled badly […]

The lingering mystery surrounding MS Dhoni’s complete absence from the ongoing Indian Premier League season has taken a compelling turn, with veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hinting that the legendary wicketkeeper-batter could finally make his heavily anticipated return in Chennai Super Kings’ must-win encounter against SunRisers Hyderabad on Monday. Dhoni, who has not played a […]

Virat Kohli has opened up about the emotional significance of Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally winning their maiden IPL title in 2025, admitting the triumph felt far more special because of the franchise’s painful journey over the previous 18 years. RCB ended one of the longest title droughts in IPL history after defeating Punjab Kings in the […]