Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Ishan Kishan, registered their first win of IPL 2026 in emphatic fashion, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs at Eden Gardens. It was a complete team performance from SRH, who posted a daunting total of 226 before bundling out KKR for just 161 in a one-sided contest. The foundation of […]

The upcoming clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 promises to be a high-voltage encounter, with both teams eager to bounce back strongly. Despite posting 200-plus totals in their opening matches, neither side managed to defend their scores, suffering defeats against formidable opponents. That […]

The Indian Premier League 2026 didn’t take long to spark its first major controversy, and it came in the very first innings of the tournament opener between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The moment in question involved Heinrich Klaasen, who was visibly frustrated after a contentious third-umpire decision ruled him out on the boundary. […]

Sunrisers Hyderabad endured a shaky start in the IPL 2026 opener, with Abhishek Sharma once again struggling to convert his opportunity at the top. The left-hander managed just seven runs off eight deliveries before falling inside the powerplay, extending a concerning run of inconsistency that has followed him from the international circuit into the league. […]

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made an intriguing prediction ahead of the IPL 2026 opener, backing England’s rising star Jacob Bethell to emerge as the “power player” for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Bethell heads into the tournament with serious momentum, having recently smashed a sensational 105 against India in the T20 World Cup […]

The stage is set for a blockbuster start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the season opener. Fresh off a high-octane T20 World Cup, the IPL returns with its trademark energy, and expectations are sky-high from the very first game. […]

South Africa, runners-up at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, begin their 2026 campaign with a warm-up against defending champions India on February 4. Aiden Markram leads the Proteas into the tournament, combining experienced heads with exciting young talent. On JioStar’s “The Experts’ View”, pundits Nasser Hussain, Mel Jones and Ian Bishop discussed South […]

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins and star batter Travis Head have reportedly declined a staggering AUD 10 million (₹58.2 crore approx.) offer from an IPL franchise to quit international cricket and commit fully to global T20 leagues. Despite the tempting deal, both players reaffirmed their commitment to representing Australia across all formats, demonstrating their loyalty to […]

Suresh Raina, a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend, recently revealed his top three T20I batters of the current era, naming South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen, along with two Indian cricketers, Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav. Raina also discussed the impact of these players, especially after the retirements of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in 2024, […]

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has opined that players are taking premature retirement from international cricket. However, he stated that they have every right to do so to secure their future as well. Notably, South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen and the West Indies’ Nicholas Pooran recently announced their international retirements across all formats as well. Meanwhile, […]