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CSK inducts legends Suresh Raina, Matthew Hayden into first-ever Hall of Fame

Fondly known as 'Chinna Thala' among fans, he was also a member of CSK's Champions League T20-winning squads in 2010 and 2014, earning the Player of the Tournament award in the latter edition for scoring 234 runs.

How the IPL changed world cricket

Once cricket administrators decided to marry cricket with television, the scenario changed. The cricket market became an Indian monopoly thanks to the IPL.

IPL 2026: KKR sign Saurabh Dubey as Akash Deep's replacement

Akash Deep was ruled out for at least eight weeks due to a stress reaction in lower back on Saturday, effectively sidelining him from IPL.

IPL 2026: Grounded, firm, tactically smart – a sneak peek into Ishan Kishan the captain

Circa 2026 could be Ishan Kishan’s bedding-in period under the Australian. If things go to plan, Ishan will be Pat Cummins’s natural successor.

Last minute withdrawals: Players who pulled out of PSL 2026 to participate in IPL

A look at key last-minute withdrawals from the Pakistan Super League, who will now feature in Indian Premier League...

SRH SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026 – Power-packed batting unit, but chinks in bowling department

SRH SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026: With Cummins not playing in the initial part of the season, the onus will be on Eshan Malinga, Brydon Carse and Jaydev Unadkat to do the heavy lifting in the pace department.

LSG SWOT analysis, IPL 2026: Firepower with a fragile balance

LSG SWOT analysis, IPL 2026: A major variable is Hasaranga’s fitness. After an injury during the recent World Cup, his availability remains uncertain.

Former Pakistan coach ‘not shocked’ by reports of players being fined for poor T20 WC campaign

According to The Express Tribune, members of the World Cup squad could be fined PKR 50 lakh—a significant sum—after their underwhelming Super 8 performance in the tournament.

'Told Virat Kohli he had Test cricket left in him': R Ashwin reveals private chat with India legend

Over 123 Tests, Kohli scored 9,230 runs with an average of 46.85. He has 30 centuries and 31 fifties to his name with the highest score of 254*.

‘Deduct 2 crore if he bowls 2 overs’: R Ashwin on doubt over Cameron Green's bowling for KKR

Since Cameron Green's return to action from a back injury, he has been used by Australia cautiously with the ball.

Chepauk crowd goes wild for MS Dhoni in practice session, female fan breaks down - WATCH

A female fan was seen shedding tears of joy as she was unable to control her emotions and excitement after MS Dhoni's entry.

IPL 2026: In potentially make or break season, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant to bat at three

Stakes are high for Pant going into second season as LSG skipper with the franchise having shelled out a record Rs 27 crore for his services at the 2025 mega auction.

Bangladesh Cricket Board revives India series plans with big scheduling decision

Based in a BCB statement said that India may show up on August 28 for a three-match ODI and three T20I series.

Check Australia’s 2026-27 Test schedule: Border-Gavaskar Trophy in January-March next year

Australia are slated to play 10 Tests in a 14-week window between December and March, making it one of the most demanding stretches in their history.

SRH rookie, who fetched Rs 1.5 crore at IPL auction, smashes 5 sixes in 5 balls - WATCH

The wicketkeeper-batter from Punjab had entered the auction with a base price of Rs 30 lakh and SRH engaged in a fierce bidding war with Mumbai Indians to rope in the talent.

Another player to leave PSL for IPL as Rajasthan Royals close in on Sam Curran’s replacement

Rajasthan Royals, captained by Riyan Parag, begin their campaign against the Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on March 30.

‘Why don’t you just die’: India's T20 World Cup hero opens up on shocking threats after Covid scare halted IPL 2021

In 2021, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had to suspend the IPL midway due to the surge of cases of Covid-19 within the team bubbles. At that point, 29 matches were already played.

PSL 2026 to be played behind closed doors; Mohsin Naqvi warns strict action against last minute withdrawals to play IPL

The forthcoming edition of PSL is set to start from March 26 and will run till May 3.

KKR coach Abhishek Nayar confirms when Matheesha Pathirana will join IPL 2026 squad

At KKR's pre-season press conference on Friday, head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed that Pathirana should be fit enough to play by mid-April.

The IPL’s Peter Pans – The terrific three, and the odd man out

Three of them are bonafide legends, poster boys for the league, while the fourth will forever be associated with an important statistical landmark.

'Do-teen hazaar runs': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's IPL 2026 target leaves RR teammates in splits - WATCH

Expectations from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are high now as he enters his second IPL season at age 14.

Virat Kohli can't help but chuckle as RCB legend debunks fake news regarding 'big demand' to franchise in IPL 2026

The post shared by Kohli had details of the cricketer's demand to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise, which now as confirmed by the cricketer can be deemed baseless.

WATCH: Ishan Kishan gets fiery send-off as things heat up in SRH intra-squad clash

The bowler walked up to Ishan and gestured him to march back to the pavilion, triggering rift rumours online.

Can anyone find some balls for the English? - Iceland Cricket epic take on latest crisis amid Middle East war

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are dealing with a crisis as reportedly only about half the usual stock of Dukes balls is available.

Many IPL games can rival commercial value of India-Pakistan encounter and make it cricket’s biggest global brand

In the IPL there are many games that are as big as India-Pakistan. And that’s where the tournament is more lucrative and more valuable than the T20 World Cup.

How you can say that I am a contributor - Sunil Gavaskar sheds off hypocrisy tag with blunt response to critics

Sunil Gavaskar gave a blunt response to all criticism directed at him for his views on Sunrisers Leeds, an Indian owned franchise, investing massive amount to acquire the services of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed.

MI SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians’ title prospects hinge on Rohit, Pandya, Bumrah and more

MI SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians’ biggest strength is a settled core with defined roles.

RCB SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026: Champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face early test of depth and character

RCB SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026: Rajat Patidar’s leadership has added calm authority. Roles are clearly defined, and, crucially, there is trust within the XI – something RCB long lacked.

US based serial entrepreneur Kal Somani led consortium emerges front-runner for majority stake in Rajasthan Royals

Somani has spent the last 15 years founding and leading ventures focused on ed-tech, data privacy, AI governance and sports tech. He is also the co-owner of Motor City Golf Club and he is an early investor in TMRW Sports and TGL Golf League

Rishabh Pant, LSG and a high stakes IPL

With Rishabh one thing is for certain. There will be no dearth of effort and he will push himself every way to stand up and make things count.

Shubman Gill will be 'fired up' for IPL 2026 post T20 WC snub, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Shubman Gill was dropped from the T20 World Cup squad just one series before the tournament began in place for Ishan Kishan.

Huge blow to KKR as Akash Deep ruled out of entire IPL 2026 season with back injury

The injury has also put the right-arm pacer in serious doubt for the one-off Test against Afghanistan in early June.

'Jay Shah and Co. have nothing to do with this': Laxman Sivaramakrishnan levels serious allegation against BCCI staffer

Sivaramakrishnan also confirmed ‘colour discrimination’ as one of the reasons for being overlooked.

'Don't waste these days, switch on': Virat Kohli fires up RCB teammates ahead of IPL title defence

RCB added Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal and Satvik Deswal to their squad at the auction.

'IPL main to nahi hu captain': Suryakumar Yadav defers to MI leadership as Tilak Varma’s number 3 debate heats up

It was during India's T20I tour of South Africa in November 2024, when Suryakumar was captain, Tilak went to him and told him of his intention to bat at No. 3 so that he could enjoy more freedom.

How Shubman Gill helped Abhishek Sharma after three consecutive ducks in T20 World Cup

At the recent BCCI Awards, Gill was asked if had he given Abhishek any guidance before the competition? And before anyone else, Abhishek turned that painful three-duck memory into a joke.

WATCH: MS Dhoni sparks concern after limping in training, fans react, 'painful to see you like this'

Concerned fans were quick to take note of his dodgy knee that has troubled Dhoni in the past also. Even though conversations about his batting too down the order and his lack of runs have dominated.

India to play T20Is against Ireland on June 26 and June 28: BCCI

India, who host Afghanistan for a one-off Test and a three-match ODI series ending on June 20, will travel to England for five T20Is and three ODIs from July 1-19.

From 7kg loss to IPL title: Shreyas Iyer’s comeback story powers Punjab Kings ambition

Iyer described the tremendous work needed to repair his body before returning to the competitive arena for the 19th Indian Premier League (IPL) during a pre-season news conference.

Dasun Shanaka to Nikhil Chaudhary: 5 players who could replace Sam Curran in Rajasthan Royals squad

5 players who could fill the void for Sam Curran in the Rajasthan Royals squad.

Dwayne Bravo under fire for ‘2 chicks at home’ remark after Ajinkya Rahane issues quick response

Bravo would have continued had Rahane not reminded him that mics were live. After realizing what has happened, Bravo looked embarrassed.

'Eye is on the trophy': Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer head of IPL 2026

With a fearless captain and united squad, the Punjab Kings are fully set to bring an exciting brand of cricket to the field this IPL season.

Shocking! From Jasprit Bumrah to Sunil Narine - IPL bowling legends yet to win the Purple Cap

IPL bowling legends yet to win the Purple Cap in the cash-rich league.

RR SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026: New-look Rajasthan Royals look to end long wait post Sanju Samson era

RR SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026: A strong pool of all-rounders – Jadeja, Parag, Archer – offers balance and flexibility.

CSK SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026: New-look Chennai Super Kings chase redemption after back-to-back play-off misses

CSK SWOT Analysis, IPL 2026: Rahul Chahar has a chance to revive his career, following in the footsteps of his brother Deepak, who thrived at the franchise.

India great cautions Abhishek Sharma over ‘Virender Sehwag-style’ approach ahead of IPL 2026

The 25-year-old Abhishek has been one of the most explosive batters at the top of the order in recent times, often giving his teams flying starts with his high-risk, high-reward approach.

IPL 2026: CSK rocked again as fresh Australia injury worsens Nathan Ellis blow

CSK were bolstered by Samson’s stupendous form in the just-concluded T20 World Cup, but since then have been rocked by injuries.

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni excluded from CSK’s best XI as Irfan Pathan questions his role in team

Choosing between the two, Pathan placed Sarfaraz Khan at No. 6 ahead of Dhoni unless the CSK great decides to take on a bigger batting responsibility.

'Virat Kohli will answer his critics': Mohammad Kaif believes Test exit hasn’t been easy for star batter

Mohammad Kaif also emphasized Virat Kohli's unwavering determination, emphasizing that even if the team is the reigning champions, the former captain of the RCB is unlikely to allow standards to decline.

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli left clueless by Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s searing yorker in RCB's practice session – Watch

Bhuvneshwar is gearing up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) edition where he will ply his trade for the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).