Andre Russell has always been synonymous with power-hitting in T20 cricket, but in IPL 2026, the former Kolkata Knight Riders superstar has embraced a refreshing new role—mentor and “power coach” for the franchise that defined much of his career. After years of dismantling bowling attacks for Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell is now passing on his expertise […]

Rohit Sharma is set to once again play a pivotal role for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The veteran opener, retained for ₹16.30 crore ahead of the 2025 mega auction, remains one of the most influential figures in the MI setup. As the franchise’s all-time leading run-scorer, Rohit’s experience and leadership […]

Former South Africa great AB de Villiers has stirred fresh debate around MS Dhoni’s role at Chennai Super Kings, especially with IPL 2026 around the corner. According to de Villiers, Dhoni batting as low as No. 8 or 9 significantly limits his impact on the game. Dhoni, who has been a pillar of the IPL since […]

Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra believes that Rohit Sharma should remain actively involved throughout a T20 match instead of being used solely as an Impact Player by the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. The debate around Rohit’s role gained momentum during IPL 2025, when the Mumbai Indians frequently deployed the veteran opener […]

Fitness concerns have slightly altered MS Dhoni’s role in the Indian Premier League, with the veteran often batting lower down the order for Chennai Super Kings. The legendary finisher, who once dominated bowling attacks with effortless six-hitting, has recently been coming in at No. 8 or even No. 9. While Dhoni has still delivered a […]

Dinesh Karthik has raised a crucial concern regarding India’s strategy in the recent Kolkata Test, particularly around Washington Sundar’s elevation to the No. 3 spot. Sundar, who stood in for Sai Sudharsan, delivered impressive knocks of 29 and 31 in both innings, showcasing maturity and adaptability in a pressure situation. However, what stood out more […]

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a bold new step in his T20 journey, officially signing with Sydney Thunder for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL). The former India spinner, who retired from the IPL earlier this year, confirmed the move on Thursday, September 25, marking his maiden stint in Australia’s premier T20 competition. Ashwin, who remains […]

India’s mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy has opened up about his bowling approach, making it clear that his role is to attack even if it comes at the cost of leaking a few runs. Having made a strong comeback to international cricket, Varun now finds himself at the top of the ICC T20I bowling rankings, a […]

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer believes that Hardik Pandya will play a pivotal role for the Men in Blue in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which will be held in the USA and West Indies. Drawing parallels to Yuvraj Singh’s match-winning performances in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, Jaffer […]

Former selector Saba Karim believes that Jasprit Bumrah’s captaincy role in the upcoming T20I series against Ireland will aid the fast bowler in gaining a deeper understanding of his body as he returns to competitive cricket after a prolonged injury hiatus. Bumrah, who has been sidelined since September 2022 due to a back injury, is […]