Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has raised serious questions over Axar Patel’s captaincy decisions during the Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2026 clash against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Finch expressed surprise at Axar’s bowling rotation, particularly his decision to rely heavily on part-time spinner Nitish Rana instead of backing his frontline options. The move came as SRH fielded […]

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has lavished praise on Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar, crediting his fearless batting and proactive leadership as key factors behind the team’s strong run in IPL 2026. Patidar has emerged as a standout performer this season, particularly for the way he has transformed the tempo of RCB’s middle overs. […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned Mumbai Indians’ tactical call to bring Mayank Markande into the attack right when Rajat Patidar arrived at the crease, describing it as a puzzling move that favoured Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Ashwin highlighted that Patidar is widely known for his dominance against spin, making the decision even more questionable […]

Shreyas Iyer continues to underline his importance as both a leader and a dependable batter for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. Having already guided Kolkata Knight Riders to a title in 2024, Iyer followed it up by leading PBKS to their first playoff appearance and an IPL final in 2025, ending a long 11-year wait. […]

Yuvraj Singh’s recent remarks about the end of his India career in 2019 have once again sparked a wider conversation around communication and transparency in Indian cricket. The two-time World Cup winner said he was never given a clear picture of where he stood once his international future began to fade. According to Yuvraj, there […]

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 […]