South African off-spinner Simon Harmer has offered a blunt take on the balance of power in world cricket, arguing that India’s commercial and administrative dominance continues to shape the game, even after South Africa’s recent success on the biggest stage. The Proteas beat Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s […]

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik has placed the franchise’s maiden IPL title in 2025 above the trophy he won with the Mumbai Indians in 2013, saying the emotional weight of ending RCB’s long wait made it uniquely special. He also grouped the victory with India’s iconic 2007 ICC World Twenty20 triumph, […]

The Mumbai Indians’ leadership situation ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru has sparked fresh debate, with uncertainty surrounding captain Hardik Pandya opening the door to multiple possibilities — including a surprising return for Rohit Sharma. While there is no official confirmation yet, the speculation stems from Pandya’s absence from the […]

Former England captain Alastair Cook has responded calmly to criticism from Kevin Pietersen regarding his views on young talent Jacob Bethell and his IPL 2026 stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The debate centres on whether Bethell would benefit more from consistent game time in county cricket or from the exposure of being part of an IPL […]

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has raised serious questions over the Rajasthan Royals’ decision to appoint Riyan Parag as captain for IPL 2026, stating that the move “makes no sense” from a cricketing standpoint. While Rajasthan have managed a fairly competitive season so far, Manjrekar believes the franchise’s prolonged backing of Parag remains puzzling, especially […]

Mumbai Indians could be without their captain Hardik Pandya for a crucial IPL 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, scheduled for May 10 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. According to reports, Pandya did not travel with the MI squad from Mumbai, raising doubts over his availability for this must-win encounter. […]

Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2026 campaign continues to unravel at a critical stage, with another disappointing defeat adding pressure on Axar Patel and his side. Facing Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi once again faltered with the bat, managing only 155/7 in their allotted 20 overs after opting to bat first — a […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially confirmed that the IPL 2026 final will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31. This marks the fourth time in the last five seasons that Ahmedabad will host the grand finale, underlining its status as the premier venue for […]

Chennai Super Kings produced a polished all-round performance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 clash. Chasing 156, CSK got over the line in 17.3 overs, with Sanju Samson and Kartik Sharma staying unbeaten on 87 and 41 respectively to script a comfortable finish. The […]

Chennai Super Kings delivered a clinical performance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in their IPL 2026 clash. After restricting DC to 155/7, CSK chased down the target comfortably, powered by a composed unbeaten 87 from Sanju Samson that kept their playoff hopes alive. Samson anchored the innings with maturity, […]