As the Mumbai Indians prepare to take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the balance could finally tilt in Mumbai’s favour. With both teams looking to start strong after inconsistent campaigns last season, Pathan feels MI have the edge this time around. The biggest factor, according to Pathan, […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has thrown his weight behind an interesting opening combination for Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2026, backing Prithvi Shaw to partner KL Rahul at the top of the order. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan highlighted Rahul’s remarkable consistency in the IPL, describing him as one of the most dependable batters […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has lauded Lucknow Super Giants for showing rare patience and trust in young pacers Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan despite their ongoing injury struggles. In a league where franchises often move on quickly, LSG’s decision to retain both players ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season has raised eyebrows—and […]

After winning the T20 World Cup 2026 trophy, Indian speedster Arshdeep Singh is aiming to win an IPL title with the Punjab Kings, but former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said that the veteran pacer needs to focus on how he bowls with the new ball. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan said, “Arshdeep, who was […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has shed light on the long-standing issues that plagued Punjab Kings during the early years of the Indian Premier League, pointing to a lack of coordination among the franchise’s multiple owners. His candid remarks offer a rare insider perspective into the challenges faced by the team behind the scenes. Punjab Kings, […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has said that figuring out which overseas players to add to the playing XI will be tough for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026. The IPL 2026 is all set to begin on Saturday, March 28. Speaking in a video on his YouTube channel on March 21, Pathan said: […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has cautioned that IPL 2026 will be a far tougher test for Vaibhav Suryavanshi, as teams are now better prepared to counter the young Rajasthan Royals sensation. Suryavanshi took the cricketing world by storm in IPL 2025, making his debut at just 14 and announcing his arrival with a stunning century […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes IPL 2026 could present a fresh and unique challenge for Virat Kohli, despite the veteran’s consistent brilliance across formats. With Kohli now retired from Test cricket and focusing solely on ODIs, this will be his first IPL season without the demands of multi-format cricket. Pathan pointed out that while […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Shreyas Iyer to continue his impressive run in IPL 2026, expressing strong confidence in the Punjab Kings captain’s ability to deliver yet another standout season. Pathan’s remarks come after Iyer’s exceptional leadership campaign last year, where he guided Punjab Kings to a runners-up finish. Heading into IPL 2026, […]

Since the inception of the Indian Premier League in 2008, Chennai Super Kings have enjoyed the reassuring presence of their iconic leader, MS Dhoni. Over the years, Dhoni has played a pivotal role in shaping CSK into one of the most successful franchises in IPL history, guiding the team to five championship titles and building […]