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Match reports, team news and the stories behind the scores.
Player Spotlight Rashid 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 News Varun 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.
Analysis Manoj 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.
Player Spotlight Vaibhav 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…
Analysis Zaheer 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.
Analysis Sehwag 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.
Player Spotlight Ashwin 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.
Team News CSK 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…
News Ajit 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.
Analysis Rayudu 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.
Player Spotlight Mohammad 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…
News Kohli’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…