Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakravarthy is enduring a tough start to IPL 2026, with his struggles once again exposed during the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. For the second consecutive match, Chakravarthy was heavily targeted in the Powerplay, raising questions about both his form and his utilisation. After conceding 15 runs in an early over […]

Sunrisers Hyderabad are not overly concerned about the absence of their regular captain Pat Cummins, with head coach Daniel Vettori expressing confidence in stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. Cummins continues to recover from a persistent back injury that has kept him out of action […]

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 […]

Axar Patel walked into Delhi Capitals’ pre-IPL 2026 press conference with a smile and a statement that summed up his leadership philosophy perfectly: “You don’t cut vegetables with a sword.” It was a light moment, but it reflected the clarity and practicality he brings as captain—something the franchise will rely on as they chase their […]

Ben Stokes has opened up about what he described as the most challenging phase of his tenure as England’s Test captain, admitting that the past three months tested him both mentally and emotionally. However, despite the recent setbacks, Stokes has made it clear that he remains fully committed to leading England’s red-ball revival alongside the […]

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka has opened up about the criticism surrounding his franchise, admitting that he has become a frequent target on social media following the team’s recent struggles in the IPL. As the countdown to IPL 2026 begins, Goenka addressed the narrative with honesty, while also backing his team’s direction. Lucknow Super […]

Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to open their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 28 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, just days before the tournament begins, the franchise has been dealt a significant blow with captain Pat Cummins likely to miss the initial matches of the season. According […]

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant delivered an inspiring message to his teammates as the franchise began preparations for the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Addressing both new and returning players, Pant emphasised the importance of communication, learning from one another, and building a strong team culture ahead of the tournament. During the mini auction […]

Captaining India to glory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was a defining moment for Suryakumar Yadav. However, the tournament was not just about on-field strategies and match-winning performances. Behind the scenes, the Indian skipper had to manage difficult conversations and maintain harmony within the squad during the pressure-packed campaign. Suryakumar eventually became only the […]

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir has strongly responded to criticism from former India all-rounder Kirti Azad regarding the Indian team’s temple visit after their triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The debate surfaced after India’s emphatic 96-run victory over the New Zealand national cricket team in the final at the Narendra Modi […]