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  'Starting from scratch is not easy': Irfan Pathan dissects Delhi Capitals' failure to win IPL title

  Cricket | March 23, 2026 10:33 IST

  Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and talked about Delhi Capitals' failure to win a single IPL title as the 19th edition of the marquee tournament is all set to kick off on March 28.

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  Dasun Shanaka becomes latest to ditch Pakistan Super League, set to feature for Rajasthan Royals

  Cricket | March 22, 2026 14:59 IST

  Sri Lanka's T20 captain, Dasun Shanaka, has signed for Rajasthan Royals, according to reports, as the replacement signing for Sam Curran. He becomes the latest player to opt out of the PSL for the IPL.

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  Ravichandran Ashwin weighs in on RR's home venue situation ahead of IPL 2026

  Cricket | March 22, 2026 11:12 IST

  Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and talked about the home venue conumdrum of Rajasthan Royals ahead of the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026.

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  Rohit Sharma captured grooving to Divine, attends MI fan fest alongside Tilak Varma and co. | Watch

  Cricket | March 22, 2026 7:13 IST

  Veteran India batter Rohit Sharma was captured dancing to music in the MI fan fest ahead of the new season of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. He was accompanied by his daughter Samaira and several other Mumbai Indians stars.

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  RCB predicted playing XI for IPL 2026: Defending champions can drop Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethell

  Cricket | March 21, 2026 19:59 IST

  RCB are set to open IPL 2026 against SRH with a strong XI featuring Kohli, Salt, Padikkal, Patidar and David. Yash Dayal may miss out, with Mangesh Yadav likely to replace him. On the other hand, Jacob Duffy is to replace Josh Hazlewood early in the season.

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  3 players who can replace Akash Deep in KKR squad for IPL 2026

  Cricket | March 21, 2026 17:22 IST

  KKR suffer another setback as Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2026 with a lower back stress reaction, sidelining him for up to 12 weeks. With Harshit Rana out and Pathirana delayed, the franchise is assessing domestic pacers as replacement options. Here are three possible candidates:

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  Another KKR pacer after Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026, franchise seeking replacement

  Cricket | March 21, 2026 15:58 IST

  KKR’s fast-bowling troubles deepen as Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2026, joining injured Harshit Rana, while Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join mid-April. The franchise now faces mounting pressure to find suitable replacements before their opening match against Mumbai.

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  Sri Lanka players instructed to clear fitness tests to get NOCs for IPL 2026

  Cricket | March 21, 2026 14:54 IST

  SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) recently came forward and announced that their players will need to clear fitness tests if they are to be granted NOCs (No Objection Certificate) from the board ahead of the IPL 2026.

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  Riyan Parag advises Vaibhav Suryavanshi to stay away from social media ahead of IPL 2026

  Cricket | March 21, 2026 12:37 IST

  Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag took centre stage and backed Vaibhav Suryavanshi to impress in the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League), and advised him to stay away from social media to avoid pressure.

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  Ravichandran Ashwin rates Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chances of defending IPL title

  Cricket | March 21, 2026 11:39 IST

  Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin came forward and talked Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chances in the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League), that is slated to kick off on March 28.

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  Shreyas Iyer committed to win IPL in 2026, says 'my eye is on the trophy'

  Cricket | March 20, 2026 23:54 IST

  Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer aims to turn last year’s near-miss into glory in IPL 2026. Recovering from a ruptured spleen, Iyer said, "My eye is on the trophy." PBKS open their campaign against Gujarat Titans on March 31, with key matches lined up against CSK, KKR, and SRH.

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  Rishabh Pant reflects on physical and mental preparation ahead of IPL 2026

  Cricket | March 20, 2026 21:19 IST

  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.

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  Ajinkya Rahane praises KKR's batting unit, keeps mystery around opening slot ahead of IPL 2026

  Cricket | March 20, 2026 20:03 IST

  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.

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  When will Matheesha Pathirana join KKR squad for IPL 2026? Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirms

  Cricket | March 20, 2026 18:10 IST

  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.

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  CSK's star Australia all-rounder set to miss initial few games of IPL 2026

  Cricket | March 20, 2026 16:08 IST

  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.

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  Rajasthan Royals' probable playing XI for IPL 2026: Adam Milne IN, Nandre Burger OUT?

  Cricket | March 20, 2026 12:56 IST

  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.

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  Delhi Capitals dealt major blow, star pacer Mitchell Starc set to miss start of IPL 2026

  Cricket | March 20, 2026 10:21 IST

  In a major blow for IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 franchise Delhi Capitals, the side's star pacer Mitchell Starc will be missing the early stages of the upcoming IPL season. Capitals will look to get off to a positive start without their ace pacer in the squad.

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  Sanju Samson captured chatting with MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2026 season | Watch

  Cricket | March 20, 2026 9:12 IST

  Star India batter Sanju Samson was captured talking to former Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni in training as the two stars will take centre stage for Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League).

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  'No replacement for Sanju bhaiya': Riyan Parag weighs in on Samson's trade to CSK ahead of IPL 2026

  Cricket | March 20, 2026 7:07 IST

  With the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season all set to kick off on March 28, Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag took centre stage and talked about how irreplaceable Sanju Samson will be for the inaugural champions after his trade to Chennai Super Kings.

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  Matheesha Pathirana likely to play KKR's first IPL 2026 opener vs SRH; NOC to be given next week

  Cricket | March 19, 2026 23:30 IST

  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.