Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has backed Cameron Green strongly ahead of KKR’s IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, saying the franchise still views the Australian all-rounder as a long-term investment rather than a short-term fix. Nayar explained that KKR’s auction approach is built around sustained value and overall skill set. He noted that […]

Former India leg-spinner Anil Kumble praised Yuzvendra Chahal’s brilliant spell in helping Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by three wickets in IPL 2026, claiming that he dismissed Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler at the right time for the side to start their campaign well. Chahal’s 2-28, alongside Vijaykumar Vyshak’s 3-34, made sure PBKS kept GT’s […]

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar also shared that it was ‘just unfortunate’ that Australian player Cameron Green has not been able to bowl so far in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), adding that KKR’s long-term plan was for him to be a replacement for Andre Russell as well. Notably, Green was purchased […]

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has raised serious concerns over Shahrukh Khan’s role in the Gujarat Titans setup following another underwhelming outing in IPL 2026. The middle-order batter managed just four runs off six balls against Punjab Kings, once again failing to deliver in a crucial finishing role. Shahrukh, retained for ₹4 crore ahead of […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed India’s upcoming white-ball schedule, with the men’s team set to tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July 2026. The matches will be played on July 23, 25, and 26 in Harare, marking India’s return to the African nation after a two-year gap. Interestingly, […]

Arjun Tendulkar is heading into IPL 2026 with a fresh opportunity after joining Lucknow Super Giants, and the left-arm pacer will be hoping this move finally gives him the regular chances he has long sought. His IPL journey began with Mumbai Indians, where he made his debut in 2023, but consistent game time never really […]

Yuzvendra Chahal has eased concerns surrounding Shreyas Iyer after the Punjab Kings skipper picked up a hand injury during their IPL 2026 clash against the Gujarat Titans in Mullanpur. The incident occurred during Punjab’s run chase when Iyer was struck on the wrist at the non-striker’s end, prompting immediate attention from the team physio. For […]

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during his side’s IPL 2026 opener against the Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Despite the penalty, Punjab Kings began their campaign on a positive note, registering a hard-fought three-wicket victory. However, the over-rate […]

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted he had his doubts about Punjab Kings’ team selection, believing Azmatullah Omarzai deserved a place in the XI against the Gujarat Titans. However, head coach Ricky Ponting once again proved why he remains one of the sharpest tactical minds in the game, with his decision to back Xavier Bartlett […]

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 […]