In a late squad reshuffle ahead of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings have signed Australian left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson as a replacement for injured compatriot Nathan Ellis. Ellis, who was picked for ₹2 crore in the previous auction, has been ruled out of the upcoming season due to injury, forcing CSK to look for reinforcements […]

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has raised serious concerns over Chennai Super Kings’ death bowling options ahead of IPL 2026, following the injury setback to Nathan Ellis. The Australian pacer has been ruled out of the entire season due to a hamstring injury, leaving a significant gap in CSK’s bowling plans. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed […]

The build-up to IPL 2026 has already been disrupted by a series of player absences, with franchises forced to rethink combinations even before the tournament begins. One of the biggest early setbacks comes for Punjab Kings, as New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson will miss the opening phase of the season following the birth of his […]

Shubman Gill finally looked like he was finding his rhythm again in T20I cricket, showing glimpses of his elegant timing and fluent stroke play during the fourth T20I against Australia at Carrara Oval in Queensland on Thursday (November 6). But just when it seemed like Gill was ready to break free from his extended run […]

Australia’s Nathan Ellis produced a game-changing spell at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, delivering a fierce short ball that stunned Axar Patel during India’s chase of 186 runs in the third T20I of the five-match series. The high-intensity clash saw momentum swing multiple times, but it was Ellis’s fiery pace and Xavier Bartlett’s sharp fielding […]

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald sees the upcoming five-match T20I series against India as a defining phase in the team’s transition towards an aggressive, fearless batting approach. After disappointing early exits in the last two T20 World Cups, Australia, under Mitchell Marsh’s leadership, has embraced a bold style that prioritises intent and adaptability — a […]

Pat Cummins is gearing up for his return to competitive cricket, with the Australian pacer resuming training ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Australian Test and ODI captain was ruled out of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy due to an ankle injury he sustained during India’s tour of Australia earlier this year. […]

Australian speedster Nathan Ellis has been with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for three seasons now, with the IPL 2024 being his fourth as well. While he has played only 15 games so far, he backed Arshdeep Singh, saying that he is a ‘huge asset’. Speaking exclusively to Sportskeeda, Nathan Ellis said, “I have had some really […]

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be hosting Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the second game on the doubleheader Sunday. The Orange Army are currently at the bottom of the points table with them losing both the games they have played so far. They will be keen to open their account with a victory over the Kings tonight. Meanwhile, […]

Delhi Capitals (DC) opener, Prithvi Shaw has been one of the finest emerging batters in Indian cricket and has showcased it in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 so far. Once again, he played a fiery knock of 41 off 20 balls against Punjab Kings (PBKS) which came to an end with a well-judged catch […]