Team NewsMitchell Starc cleared to join Delhi Capitals, eyeing May 1 comeback
After a week of pain-free bowling in Sydney, Mitchell Starc is set to join Delhi Capitals and could return against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on May 1.
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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NewsViral Video of Kagiso Rabada at Team Hotel Prompts Debate Over Player Conduct
A clip allegedly showing Kagiso Rabada smoking at his team hotel has gone viral, reviving talk of his 2025 suspension while he plays for Gujarat Titans.
AnalysisAaron Finch Baffled by Delhi’s Spin Plan as Axar and Kuldeep Bowl Only Four Overs
Aaron Finch said Delhi Capitals’ decision to give Nitish Rana four overs while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav bowled four between them made no sense.
Player SpotlightDu Plessis Likens Abhishek Sharma to Chris Gayle After Unbeaten 135 Against Delhi
Faf du Plessis said Abhishek Sharma is a bully on good pitches after his unbeaten 135 off 68 balls led Sunrisers Hyderabad past Delhi Capitals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.