IPL 2026: ‘I am comfortable everywhere,’ says Naman Dhir on batting role for MI
Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Naman Dhir said he is ready to bat in any position for the team, stressing his flexibility ahead of their high-profile clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. “I am comfortable everywhere, I do not have any problem with that. But […]
IPL 2026: Hitting the right length on red soil is crucial, says LSG’s Prince Yadav
Lucknow, April 22 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav, the current holder of the Purple Cap in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, said hitting the right lengths on a red-soil pitch has been crucial to his good performance against the Rajasthan Royals. Yadav, along with Mohammed Shami and Mohsin Khan, picked two wickets […]
IPL 2026: Rohit set to miss next few matches for MI, confirms skipper Hardik Pandya
Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Talismanic opener Rohit Sharma is likely to miss the next couple of matches as the Mumbai Indians attempt to haul themselves back on the rails after suffering three successive defeats in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. That Rohit was not fully fit after suffering an injury to his right hamstring […]
IPL 2026: Challenge for Hinge, Sakib will be to reset after breakout performances against RR, says Finch
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Aaron Finch, Australia’s winning captain in the 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup, has described young fast bowling sensations Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain as the stories of IPL 2026 so far, but warned that their biggest challenge now will be to reset and handle the mounting pressure following their breakout […]
IPL 2026: Mother sold her jewellery to fund son’s dream, the story of Sakib Hussain
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Rising Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sakib Hussain has captured attention not just for his impressive IPL debut, but for a journey defined by hardship, perseverance, and sacrifice, a story that resurfaced after an old video from his stint with Kolkata Knight Riders went viral. Coming from a modest background in Bihar’s […]
IPL 2026: Gaikwad’s lean run casts a shadow as CSK aim to maintain winning momentum
Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is enduring a difficult phase with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with his prolonged lean run emerging as a growing concern for the five-time champions despite their recent return to winning ways. Gaikwad’s performance continued to struggle in Tuesday’s […]
IPL 2026: Salt, Patidar power-hitting help RCB post 240/4 against Mumbai Indians
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and skipper Rajat Patidar scored contrasting half-centuries as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru smashed 240/4 against Mumbai Indians in Match 20 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. It was fireworks all around as Salt (78 off 36 balls) […]
IPL 2026: Stuck to what I do and it came off beautifully, says Sanju Samson after hitting an unbeaten 115
Chennai, April 11 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson admitted that even a brief lean patch can trigger significant self-doubt, but credited a “back to basics” approach for him making an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in […]
IPL 2026: Lungi Ngidi is easy to handle, knows his bowling areas well, says Munaf Patel
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) bowling coach Munaf Patel has lavished praise on South Africa fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, describing him as a smart, self-aware bowler who understands Indian conditions well and is among the easiest overseas players to work with in the dressing room. Ngidi has filled the void left by […]
IPL 2026: Klaasen, Abhishek help SRH reach highest total of the season against KKR
Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) rode on blistering knocks by Abhishek Sharma (48) and Heinrich Klaasen (52) to post the highest total of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season by finishing at 226/8 in their 20 overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. For KKR, pacer Blessing […]
