Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has raised concerns about Suryakumar Yadav’s form, suggesting the Mumbai Indians batter is becoming increasingly predictable in his shot selection. According to Jaffer, opposition teams have started decoding Surya’s patterns, limiting his scoring options and forcing errors. The criticism comes in the wake of the Mumbai Indians’ heavy 103-run defeat […]

Mumbai Indians endured a crushing 103-run defeat against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on April 23, but beyond the one-sided result, a controversial concussion substitution involving Mitchell Santner became a major talking point. While Sanju Samson headlined the game with a brilliant unbeaten century and Akeal Hosein dismantled MI’s batting with a four-wicket […]

After Chennai Super Kings’ emphatic win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, one of the most memorable tributes to Sanju Samson’s magnificent century came from an unexpected but fitting voice: Shashi Tharoor. The Member of Parliament and long-time admirer of the Kerala batter celebrated the innings with a specially written poem on […]

Former West Indies great Ian Bishop has strongly backed young pacer Mayank Yadav after the Lucknow Super Giants speedster faced heavy criticism following his return in the Indian Premier League 2026. Bishop did not hold back, calling the online backlash “horrifying” and urging fans to show patience toward a bowler still finding his rhythm after […]

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has sparked fresh controversy by claiming that “some” franchises have previously resorted to unusual methods, including alleged black magic, to gain an edge in matches. The debate gained traction after a viral video from the game at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium showed a fan performing a ‘lemon trick’ moments before […]

Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar after his match-winning spell against Delhi Capitals, saying the veteran seamer is still operating at a level that can trouble the very best batters in IPL 2026. Kaif also felt that Bhuvneshwar’s form is good enough to spark discussion about a possible […]

Sri Lankan quick Matheesha Pathirana has finally joined Kolkata Knight Riders, giving the struggling franchise a much-needed boost in IPL 2026. KKR shared pictures and videos of his arrival on social media, and the timing could hardly be better for a team that is rooted to the bottom of the points table and desperate for […]

Delhi Capitals (DC) suffered a mid-innings scare during their chase of 176 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), as skipper Axar Patel was forced to leave the field due to cramps. The all-rounder had looked in control early in his innings, striking a couple of boundaries to keep the chase on track. However, signs of discomfort […]

The iconic Wankhede Stadium once again lived up to its reputation as a theatre of unforgettable cricketing moments, as Shreyas Iyer produced a stunning piece of fielding brilliance during the IPL 2026 clash between the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings. In a match packed with intensity, it was Iyer’s athleticism that stole the spotlight […]

Kevin Pietersen has sparked fresh debate around Kolkata Knight Riders’ struggling IPL 2026 campaign, predicting that former coach Brendon McCullum could return to the franchise next season. The bold claim comes amid KKR’s dismal run, with the three-time champions still searching for their first win after six matches. KKR’s only point so far has come […]