NewsKumble Doubts CSK Will Disturb Winning Side to Bring Back Dhoni
Anil Kumble says MS Dhoni is rebuilding fitness and keeping wickets in the nets, yet CSK may still resist changing a combination that has been winning.
IPL 2026 news
153 SportCricket stories and 74 match previews tagged IPL 2026, published between 13 Apr 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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Player SpotlightAshwin Sees a Test Future for Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
After a 16-ball 36 against Gujarat Titans, Ravichandran Ashwin says 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could entertain in all three formats of the game.
AnalysisPathan Faults Jaiswal’s Captaincy and RR’s Powerplay Plan Against GT
Irfan Pathan criticised Yashasvi Jaiswal for a missed review and poor on-field coordination as Rajasthan Royals fell to Gujarat Titans, 152 chasing 229.
Player SpotlightChopra Hails an ‘Upgraded’ Shubman Gill After GT’s 77-Run Win Over RR
Aakash Chopra praises Shubman Gill’s 84 off 44 balls in Jaipur and his seven straight 400-run IPL seasons, saying captaincy has lifted his game.
NewsKohli Shares a Light Moment With Prince Yadav After Being Bowled for a Duck
Virat Kohli chatted and laughed with Prince Yadav and Bharat Arun after being bowled for a duck as Lucknow beat RCB by nine runs in a rain-shortened game.
NewsIPL Could Grow to 94 Matches From 2028, Says Chairman Arun Dhumal
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal says the league could move from 74 to 94 matches if a longer window opens, with nine home and nine away games for each side.
NewsCricket Australia Reportedly Offer Pat Cummins Major Contract Through 2029
Australian media report that Cricket Australia have offered Pat Cummins a deal to 2029 worth nearly A$12 million, as IPL money continues to pull stars.
Player SpotlightIan Bishop Backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for an Early India Call-Up
Ian Bishop wants 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in a second-string India white-ball squad after 404 IPL runs at a strike rate of 237.64.
Team NewsPandya Expected Back for Mumbai Indians, but Suryakumar May Miss RCB Game
Hardik Pandya is reported fit to lead Mumbai Indians in Raipur, but Suryakumar Yadav may be unavailable for personal reasons, forcing possible XI changes.
NewsIPL 2026 playoff dates confirmed, final shifts to Ahmedabad from Bengaluru
The IPL 2026 playoffs run from May 26 to 31 across three venues, with the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad instead of Bengaluru.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan questions Delhi Capitals’ decisions after loss to Chennai Super Kings
Irfan Pathan called some Delhi Capitals decisions questionable after their defeat to CSK, in which Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 sealed the chase.
AnalysisDodda Ganesh Questions Delhi Capitals’ Opening Choice After Nissanka’s Slow Start
Former seamer Dodda Ganesh criticised Delhi Capitals for opening with Pathum Nissanka and leaving out David Miller, after the loss to Chennai Super Kings.
Team NewsHardik Pandya Missing From Mumbai Indians Group in Raipur Before RCB Match
Hardik Pandya was not with the Mumbai Indians squad in Raipur before the RCB game, with his back spasm leaving Suryakumar Yadav set to lead again.
AnalysisJustin Langer amazed by the batting standard on show for Lucknow in IPL 2026
Justin Langer calls today’s IPL batting breathtaking, praises Nicholas Pooran and admits LSG have had to rethink as their season slips away.
AnalysisKrishnamurthy and Bangar discuss Bumrah’s wicketless outing for Mumbai Indians
After Jasprit Bumrah conceded 45 without a wicket, Veda Krishnamurthy and Sanjay Bangar discuss workload, rest and how Mumbai Indians use him.
Team NewsMunaf Patel tells Delhi Capitals the time for a relaxed mindset is over
Delhi bowling coach Munaf Patel says the Capitals must win consistently to stay in the playoff race, with CSK level on points before their clash.
NewsRaghu Sharma shows handwritten note after first IPL wicket for Mumbai Indians
Mumbai spinner Raghu Sharma took his first IPL wicket and held up a handwritten note marking a 15-year wait, in a match LSG made 228/5.
NewsKal Somani Group says it never withdrew Rajasthan Royals bid, questions process
The Kal Somani Group says it was lead bidder for Rajasthan Royals throughout, was fully funded and questions transparency after the Mittal-led deal.
AnalysisAshwin lauds Gujarat Titans’ calm, process-driven chase against Punjab Kings
Ravichandran Ashwin says Gujarat Titans’ planning and composure shaped their chase against Punjab Kings, singling out Washington Sundar’s role.
Team NewsPhil Salt flies home for finger scans, RCB hopeful of a later return
Phil Salt has travelled to England for scans on a finger injury at the ECB’s request, with RCB hoping he can rejoin later this month.
Team NewsRohit Sharma nears Mumbai Indians return for must-win Lucknow clash
Rohit Sharma will make a final fitness call ahead of Mumbai Indians’ crucial IPL match with Lucknow Super Giants, with both sides in poor form.
Team NewsMS Dhoni stays in Chennai for rehab and misses CSK’s Delhi trip
MS Dhoni did not travel to Delhi with CSK as he continues injury rehabilitation in Chennai, though the franchise has not ruled out a later comeback.
Player SpotlightJitesh Sharma explains his Sooryavanshi comment: he is like a younger brother
Jitesh Sharma says his remark about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was made in a brotherly spirit and urges the 15-year-old to enjoy his early career.
AnalysisPiyush Chawla Lauds Sunrisers’ Fearless Chase Against Mumbai Indians
Piyush Chawla credits Sunrisers Hyderabad’s clear intent and Travis Head’s 76 off 30 for the chase that lifted them to third in the IPL 2026 table.