RCB predicted playing XI for IPL 2026: Defending champions can drop Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethell, Yash Dayal
3 players who can replace Akash Deep in KKR squad for IPL 2026
Another KKR pacer after Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026, franchise seeking replacement
Sri Lanka players instructed to clear fitness tests to get NOCs for IPL 2026
Shreyas Iyer committed to win IPL in 2026, says 'my eye is on the trophy'
Angkrish Raghuvanshi smacks century in KKR's intra-squad practice match, Kartik Tyagi impresses
Ahead of IPL 2026, Rishabh Pant says he is mentally and physically ready after a lean 2025. The LSG captain highlights discipline, growth mindset, and better decision-making as he prepares to lead his side starting April 1 against Delhi Capitals.
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane praises the team’s batting unit ahead of IPL 2026, while the franchise evaluates its opening combination. In intra-squad matches, Sarthak Ranjan, Tim Seifert and Rinku Singh impressed in the first innings, while other batters showed mixed form.
Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Sam Curran is ruled out of the IPL 2026. The England international is currently dealing with a groin injury and won't be able to recover in time. The inaugural champions are currently in search of a replacement. Here are three cricketers they can target.
Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed that Matheesha Pathirana is yet to get his NOC from Sri Lanka Cricket, who are tracking his development. The 23-year-old is expected to be fit by mid-April and will join the KKR squad after that.
Chennai Super Kings face early setbacks as Matthew Short is set to miss initial IPL 2026 games with a fractured thumb. Meanwhile, pacer Nathan Ellis has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury, forcing the franchise to seek replacements.
With Rajasthan Royals all set to compete in the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season starting from March 28, let us have a look at the probable playing XI for the side ahead of the start of the upcoming IPL season.
Matheesha Pathirana is likely to be available for KKR’s IPL 2026 opener after recovering from a hamstring injury. While awaiting SLC clearance, he has resumed bowling, with the franchise confident of his return to strengthen their pace attack.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's Australia all-rounder Jack Edwards has been ruled out of the IPL 2026. He signed for INR 3 crore in the auction. The team management is yet to release a statement confirming the details, while they are currently in hunt to find a replacement.
Lockie Ferguson will miss the early phase of IPL 2026 for Punjab Kings after delaying his arrival to spend time with his newborn. PBKS may turn to Ben Dwarshuis, while Ferguson plans to join later and remains committed to New Zealand’s future campaigns.
Chennai Super Kings suffer a setback as Nathan Ellis is ruled out of IPL 2026 with a hamstring injury. CEO Kasi Vishwanathan confirmed the news. The five-time champions are currently in the hunt for his replacement and here are three cricketers they are likely to target.
