As the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season looms, the air in Mumbai is thick with anticipation. The Wankhede Stadium, fresh off hosting a high-octane T20 World Cup semifinal where India edged out England by seven runs, is once again preparing to become the ‘Blue fortress’. At the heart of this storm is Hardik Pandya. Now 32 and a seasoned …
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‘Before the legacy, there were these two’: CSK inducts Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into inaugural Hall of Fame
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) added a new chapter to their rich legacy ahead of IPL 2026 by unveiling their first-ever Hall of Fame. CSK honours legends as Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden enter Hall of Fame In a special ceremony during the ‘Roar 2026’ fan event at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the franchise honoured two of its most iconic figures …
Read More »IPL 2026: KKR announces replacement for injured Akash Deep
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have acted quickly to deal with their growing injury concerns, bringing in Vidarbha pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for Akash Deep ahead of IPL 2026. The 28-year-old left-arm seamer, who had been training with the squad as a net bowler, now finds himself promoted to the main team just days before the season begins. Dubey …
Read More »Irfan Pathan highlights ‘concerning factor’ for KKR ahead of IPL 2026
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 set to kick off on March 28, excitement among fans has reached fever pitch. As one of the most celebrated franchises in the tournament’s history, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are once again in focus. The two-time champions, who last lifted the trophy in 2014, are aiming to script a fresh chapter this season …
Read More »RCB legend Virat Kohli reacts to ‘chartered flight to London’ rumours ahead of IPL 2026
As the countdown to IPL 2026 gathers momentum, Virat Kohli has found himself at the centre of fresh speculation—this time over alleged travel arrangements during the tournament. However, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star has now reacted to the rumours, calling them nothing more than baseless chatter. The controversy began when reports surfaced suggesting that Kohli had requested chartered flights …
Read More »Dasun Shanaka skips PSL to join Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026
In a significant development ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka has decided to skip the upcoming season of Pakistan Super League (PSL) and link up with the Rajasthan Royals (RR). According to reports, the move comes as a late replacement signing, with Shanaka set to fill the void left by England’s Sam Curran, …
Read More »Former opener predicts SRH’s leading run-scorer and highest wicket-taker for IPL 2026
The excitement surrounding IPL 2026 is reaching fever pitch as teams fine-tune their preparations for the new season. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), one of the most followed franchises in the league, are set to kick off their campaign with a high-voltage clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 28 in Bengaluru. With a revamped squad and renewed ambitions, SRH fans …
Read More »WATCH: Ishan Kishan’s heartening reaction after fiery send-off from teammate in SRH intra-squad clash ahead of IPL 2026
A high-intensity intra-squad match turned into a talking point on Saturday, March 21, as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s interim captain Ishan Kishan found himself at the centre of an animated on-field exchange with teammate Zeeshan Ansari. The incident, which quickly made its way onto social media, added a dose of drama to SRH’s preparations for IPL 2026. The moment unfolded during a …
Read More »Ravichandran Ashwin names Rajasthan Royals’ probable XI for IPL 2026
The countdown to the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has officially begun, with the tournament scheduled to kick off on March 28. As always, the buzz among fans is at an all-time high, with franchises unveiling new combinations, fresh strategies, and revamped squads. Among the teams generating significant interest this season are the Rajasthan Royals (RR), who …
Read More »Shreyas Iyer’s comeback story: From hospital bed to IPL dreams
For Shreyas Iyer, the journey to IPL 2026 hasn’t been a smooth one. While his teammates were lifting the T20 World Cup trophy, Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain was fighting a very different battle – recovering from a spleen injury that kept him away from the game for months. It was a phase that tested him both physically and mentally. Known …
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