NewsSiraj Teases Bumrah in Light-Hearted Exchange After Mumbai’s 99-Run Win Over Gujarat
Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah shared a joke and a hug after Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Titans by 99 runs, with Tilak Varma’s century setting it up.
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Team NewsCSK Lose Ayush Mhatre for Six to 12 Weeks With Hamstring Injury
Chennai Super Kings confirmed Ayush Mhatre faces six to 12 weeks of rehabilitation after a hamstring injury against SRH, a blow to their playoff push.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan Previews KL Rahul’s Contest Against SRH’s Young Fast Bowlers
Irfan Pathan expects KL Rahul against SRH’s young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain to shape the Delhi Capitals match, and offers advice.
NewsShreyas Iyer Borrows a Cameraman’s Shoes for Presentation After Punjab’s Big Win
Shreyas Iyer swapped slippers for a cameraman’s shoes before the post-match ceremony as Punjab Kings beat LSG with a 182-run Arya–Connolly stand.
Team NewsJosh Inglis Set to Join Lucknow Super Giants for Second Half of IPL 2026
Wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis is expected to link up with Lucknow Super Giants before the May 4 game against Mumbai Indians after his wedding.
AnalysisZaheer Khan Questions LSG’s Opening Shuffle After Heavy Defeat to Punjab Kings
Zaheer Khan called Lucknow’s decision to promote Ayush Badoni to open a bizarre one, saying constant changes are denying the batting unit any rhythm.
Player SpotlightVaibhav Sooryavanshi Left in Tears as Rajasthan Royals Fall Short Against KKR
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi sat in tears after a fluent 46 off 28 balls could not stop Rajasthan Royals losing to Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets.
AnalysisManoj Tiwary Unimpressed by Riyan Parag’s Shot Choice as KKR Spin Pair Shines
Manoj Tiwary felt Riyan Parag misjudged Varun Chakaravarthy and praised KKR’s spinners as Kolkata chased 156 to claim their first win of IPL 2026.
Team NewsVarun Chakravarthy Reveals Tears in KKR Dressing Room After Long-Awaited First Win
Varun Chakravarthy said the emotion in Kolkata’s camp after ending a winless run exceeded even their 2024 title celebrations, praising the coaching staff.
Player SpotlightRashid Khan Says He Turned Down Offers to Switch Countries, Including Indian Citizenship
In his upcoming book, Rashid Khan recalls refusing offers from India and Australia in 2023, insisting he would play only for Afghanistan.
Team NewsDhoni Travels With CSK to Mumbai, but Comeback Date Remains Unclear
MS Dhoni accompanied Chennai Super Kings to Mumbai for the April 23 Wankhede game, though Mike Hussey says there is no firm timeline for his return.
Player SpotlightMohammad Rizwan Admits Poor Form Does Not Merit a Pakistan Place
Mohammad Rizwan says his PSL 2026 returns do not justify national selection, but insists he will keep working to win back his place in the Pakistan side.
AnalysisRayudu and Finch Praise SRH’s Young Bowlers After Win Over CSK
Ambati Rayudu and Aaron Finch applauded Shivang Kumar and Sakib Hussain, who combined for 2 wickets in 7 overs as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Chennai.
NewsAjit Agarkar Reportedly in Line for Chief Selector Extension to June 2027
The BCCI is reportedly keen to extend Ajit Agarkar’s term as chief selector to June 2027, valuing continuity ahead of the 2027 World Cup.
Team NewsCSK Lose Ayush Mhatre for Around Three Weeks With Hamstring Tear
Chennai Super Kings opener Ayush Mhatre has torn a hamstring while chasing against SRH, with scans due Monday and a trip to face Mumbai Indians next.
Player SpotlightAshwin Backs Shreyas Iyer for an India T20I Return After Stellar IPL Form
Ravichandran Ashwin says Shreyas Iyer’s form, improved play against short balls and leadership at Punjab Kings make a strong case for a T20I comeback.
AnalysisSehwag Questions Jadeja’s Strike Rate as Rajasthan Royals Face KKR
Virender Sehwag says Ravindra Jadeja’s scoring rate will not win Rajasthan Royals games, with the middle order under pressure before the clash with KKR.
AnalysisBadrinath Questions Where Dhoni Would Fit if He Returns to CSK
Subramaniam Badrinath says CSK’s settled XI makes MS Dhoni’s comeback a puzzle, and does not expect him to play against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.
NewsAustralia to Tour Bangladesh in June for First ODIs There Since 2011
Australia will play three ODIs in Dhaka and three T20Is in Chattogram from June 9, their first 50-over series in Bangladesh in 15 years.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan Flags Bumrah’s Wicketless Start as a Worry for Mumbai
Irfan Pathan says Jasprit Bumrah’s lack of pace and short slower balls explain his wicketless IPL 2026 as Punjab Kings beat Mumbai by seven wickets.
NewsTendulkar Hails Shreyas Iyer’s Relay Catch as One of the Best He Has Seen
Sachin Tendulkar praised Shreyas Iyer’s boundary catch to remove Hardik Pandya, a mid-air relay finished by Xavier Bartlett, in Punjab’s win over Mumbai.
NewsKohli’s Dressing-Room Message After RCB Beat LSG: Praise, Then a Warning
After a 49 off 32 balls in RCB’s chase against LSG, Virat Kohli praised his team’s counter-attack but said he dislikes seeing late batting collapses.
Team NewsMumbai Indians Name Punjab’s Krish Bhagat as Atharva Ankolekar’s Replacement
Mumbai Indians have signed uncapped Punjab all-rounder Krish Bhagat, 21, as injury cover for Atharva Ankolekar, who did not play a game this season.
NewsRubel Hossain Retires from International Cricket After 159 Appearances
Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain has retired from international cricket, citing injuries; he took four wickets on debut in 2009 and starred in 2015.
AnalysisZaheer Khan and Manoj Tiwary Weigh MI’s Options if Rohit Sharma Is Unavailable
Zaheer Khan and Manoj Tiwary discuss how Mumbai Indians could cover for Rohit Sharma against Punjab Kings and how best to use Jasprit Bumrah.
Player SpotlightHazlewood Says Accuracy, Not Variations, Drives His T20 Bowling at RCB
Josh Hazlewood took Player of the Match as RCB beat Lucknow Super Giants, and explained why execution matters more to him than a bag of variations.
Team NewsKhaleel Ahmed Out of IPL 2026 for CSK With Quadriceps Tear
Chennai Super Kings lose pacer Khaleel Ahmed for the rest of IPL 2026 after a quadriceps injury suffered against Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk.
NewsCPL 2026 Starts on August 7, With Arnos Vale a New Host Venue
The 2026 Caribbean Premier League begins on August 7, adds a seventh franchise and takes matches to Arnos Vale for the first time, with finals in Barbados.
Team NewsRasikh Salam Dar Keen to Contribute Wherever Needed as RCB Face Lucknow
Pacer Rasikh Salam Dar talks about RCB’s clear roles and his return to IPL action ahead of their home game against Lucknow Super Giants.
AnalysisKaif Says KKR Should Play Andre Russell Even If He Is Not Fully Fit
Mohammad Kaif argues Kolkata Knight Riders are missing Andre Russell and should pick him despite injury worries, while questioning Cameron Green’s impact.