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Sam Curran set to miss IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals

Curran, who played for Chennai Super Kings in 2020 and 2021 and rejoined the side ahead of last season for Rs 2.4 crore, finished the 2025 campaign with 114 runs and one wicket in five matches for the Chennai franchise.

BCCI shortlists 20 probable for ODI World Cup, selectors to keep close track in IPL 2026 - Report

The selectors are not expected to look at any breakout IPL star for the ODI World Cup.

Mitchell Starc set to miss initial stage of IPL 2026; joins Hazlewood, Cummins in long list of Australian casualties

Meanwhile, rookie Australian pacer Jack Edwards, who was purchased by SRH for Rs 3 crore, has been ruled out of IPL 2026 after picking up a foot injury.

KKR bashed brutally: Ajinkya Rahane's captaincy 'weak link', Cameron Green 'not worth Rs 25 crores'

Kolkata Knight Riders finished eighth on the points table in IPL 2025.

IPL 2026: Lockie Ferguson to miss first seven games for Punjab Kings

The pacer could only play four games for Punjab Kings last season due to a hamstring injury.

The approach is what 'New India' is about - Sanju Samson is the perfect example

Not just with Sanju Samson. We have seen this approach with almost every player in the T20 World Cup.

The Chennai Super Kings SOS: Five overseas pacers to rescue CSK after Nathan Ellis’ injury

Here are five overseas pacers who fit that brief and could realistically come into consideration.

PBKS SWOT analysis, IPL 2026: Can Shreyas Iyer lead Punjab Kings to their first title?

PBKS SWOT analysis, IPL 2026: Punjab Kings biggest asset is their settled Indian batting core.

KKR SWOT analysis, IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders look to turn the page with major squad overhaul

KKR SWOT analysis, IPL 2026: If Eden Gardens offers assistance, Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine remain among the most dangerous operators in the league.

Lionel Messi shatters Cristiano Ronaldo's record, completes 900th career goal in nearly 100 less matches than Portuguese

Lionel Messi reached the landmark in his 1,142nd appearance for club and country, nearly 100 games fewer than Cristiano Ronaldo, who took 1,236 games to reach the milestone in September 2024.

What after Jasprit Bumrah? - Ravichandran Ashwin raises red flag for Team India

Ravichandran Ashwin weighed-in on the current state of the game, which is dominated by batsmen on favorable pitches.

CSK suffer big injury blow ahead of IPL 2026: Nathan Ellis ruled out of entire season - Report

Nathan Ellis sustained a hamstring injury and is unlikely to recover in time.

Like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson can't be replaced: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag

Rajasthan Royals had a forgettable last season, enduring 10 defeats to finish ninth in the 10-team standings.

When a rookie outshone Yuvraj Singh: How Delhi Capitals struck gold at IPL auction

This was the same auction in which the Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils) had signed Yuvraj Singh for Rs 16 crore – the most expensive acquisition at that time.

IPL ranked 3rd in Top 10 cricket leagues; The Hundred, SA20 take first two positions

The world's richest 20-overs tournament received maximum points for average payment and payment reliability but lagged in areas such as "right to organise" and "dispute resolutions".

'I don’t go below 1.2 kg, Papa toh...': Arjun Tendulkar follows Sachin’s pattern, wows Rishabh Pant at LSG nets – WATCH

Rishabh Pant looked clearly surprised when Arjun Tendulkar told him that he prefers a heavier willow when the LSG captain inquired about his bat.

Gautam Gambhir moves Delhi High Court against misuse of his identity through AI, seeks publicity rights protection

Beyond social media, major e-commerce platforms were facilitating the sale of posters and merchandise bearing Gautam Gambhir's name and likeness without any authorisation.

Ajit Agarkar seeks extension until 2027 World Cup, BCCI's decision awaited: Report

Grapevine had it that a former India wicketkeeper-batsman was a frontrunner to replace Ajit Agarkar as the next chief selector in September. But he reportedly has cooled his interest.

Virat Kohli’s ‘one-format’ shift could make IPL 2026 ‘a different challenge’: Ex-India all-rounder

With eight fifties and a total of 657 runs in 15 innings, Virat Kohli led the RCB batting charts last season.

Bajrang Punia gets 30th reminder from SAI for settlement of Rs 9-lakh funds

The wrestler’s outstanding invoices were Rs 12,53,161 in April last year. It's now Rs 9,40,800.

'We will boycott America, not FIFA World Cup': Iran football chief Mehdi Taj

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that her country would be open to hosting Iran's World Cup matches.

Ravichandran Ashwin speaking out against toxic fan armies is a welcome development

If you praise someone doesn’t mean you need to demean someone else. These toxic fan armies have damaged Indian cricket and cricketers themselves are to blame for it.

Yuzvendra Chahal: 'I've stopped drinking alcohol, want to give 150 percent to Punjab Kings'

Reflecting on his personal campaign, Yuzvendra Chahal noted injuries prevented him to execute his skills, adding his focus is to take care of his body in the forthcoming season.

Kerala High Court junks PIL claiming BCCI cannot use 'Indian Premier League' name

The petitioner, Ashique Karoth, who claimed to be a social worker, contended that the use of the name Indian Premier League by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was "illegal".

IPL 2026: KKR explore 3 pacers as options to replace Harshit Rana; Pathirana remains doubtful

KKR's pace resources have been hit hard by Rana's ligament strain in the right knee, sustained during India's T20 World Cup warm-up against South Africa.

'If he wanted me, Kohli and Rohit...': R Ashwin breaks silence if Gambhir wanted senior stars out or not

R Ashwin indirectly confirmed that India coach Gautam Gambhir did have a role in what happened over the past year, especially when it came to retirements.

Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman suspected to be unfit during T20 World Cup selection

A source close to the board said that Dr Javed Mughal, a UK-based consultant on sports physiotherapy and medicine, who joined the PCB medical panel as director of sports exercise and medicine in January, has expressed his concerns after examining Babar and Fakhar after the World Cup.

'Call me,' says Lalit Modi to Kavya Maran as he weighs in on Abrar Ahmed controversy

The decision to sign Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has triggered massive backlash against the franchise and owner Kavya Maran.

Iran women's football team returns home after some players sought asylum

The outlets shared footage of the players entering Iran after landing in Turkey and taking a bus to the border. They were greeted by some officials at the border.

IPL 2026: How Venkatesh Prasad ensured Chinnaswamy Stadium hosts RCB's home matches amid uncertainty

The stampede incident reportedly claimed 11 lives and left 56 people injured. Prasad also thanked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their support during the process.

Cameron Green refuses to take question on form, storms off muttering 'waste of time' as interview ends midway

Cameron Green notched a ton in the recent Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia (WA) and New South Wales (NSW) in Sydney.

‘Kaafi anxiety ho rahi thi’: Shivam Dube reveals why he opted for risky train travel after T20 World Cup title win

Despite the possibility of being recognized and mobbed, Dube chose to go by train with his wife Anjum and a friend since all flights to Mumbai were fully booked.

'Some guys flourish, some don’t': Faf du Plessis gives blunt take on Rishabh Pant’s Rs 27 crore price-tag pressure

Rishabh Pant scored 269 runs in 14 games with a best score of 118 unbeaten in IPL 2025. He finished with a strike rate of 133.16.

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in absence of Pat Cummins

Ishan Kishan to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in absence of Pat Cummins.

Kuldeep Yadav and wife Vanshika touch Rivaba Jadeja’s feet at reception, video goes viral - WATCH

Many video clips from the event went viral on social media, providing fans with many touching moments. In one such video, the newlyweds were blessed on stage by renowned all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and his wife Rivaba.

'Seems to be an ongoing conflict': KL Rahul unhappy at DC? Ex-CSK star hints at possible rift before IPL 2026

Rahul is regular member of India's Test and ODI side but has not featured in the T20I squad for over three years.

Why is Ravichandran Ashwin special?

It is the ability to detach and think things through that makes Ravichandran Ashwin different.

Flashback to Fire: Aravinda de Silva recalls Arjuna Ranatunga’s dig at Shane Warne and its impact

Arjun Ranatunga cited Shane Warne's assistance during devastating tsunami as the pivotal moment in Sri Lankans' opinion of the Aussie.

Which is MS Dhoni's favourite football team? - Former teammate reveals, says 'we’d watch every game'

With the IPL 2026 season just around the corner, beginning on March 28, the focus inevitably shifts to Dhoni and the continuous rumors surrounding his retirement.

Varun and Sunil Narine are absolute cannons: Ex-IPL star wants spin-friendly tracks for KKR stars

KKR finished third from bottom on the points table last season after winning just five of their 14 games. The Ajinkya Rahane-led team will open their campaign against Mumbai Indians on March 29 in an away fixture.

'Something of a disease going around': R Ashwin slams ‘superhero culture’, questions fan army agendas in Indian cricket

Ashwin said that in Indian cricket, game has been overshadowed by player-centric storylines citing the example of his analysis of Shubman Gill's dismissal against New Zealand in Indore back in January where his attention was always on the "what" and "why."

Contract review on cards: BCCI mulls how Jasprit Bumrah 'can be compensated' after Rs 2-crore pay cut

The BCCI might revisit the valuation structure to ensure that players like Jasprit Bumrah do not lose money.

Afghanistan cricketer appeals 'close friend' India to intervene after Pakistan's Kabul hospital airstrike kills over 400

The cricketer was purchased by Mumbai Indians (MI) for Rs 4.80 crore in the IPL 2025 mega-auction.

Influencers hit it out of the park as brand spends for IPL 2026 to touch Rs 700 crore

One reason brands are spending more on influencers during IPL is due to the higher number of creators posting IPL-related content which has nearly doubled.

PCB dismisses Australia players' security and travel concerns ahead of PSL 2026

Several Australian cricketers have signed up for the PSL.

Spirit vs Law: MCC ends Salman Agha-Mehidy Hasan run-out debate - 'That is out'

Suggestions that the ball should have been ruled dead were also rejected by the MCC.

Vile stuff from Gavaskar: India legend slammed for remarks on Sunrisers-Abrar Ahmed signing

The decision triggered massive backlash against the franchise and owner Kavya Maran. Gavaskar also joined the chorus in his column for an Indian newspaper.

Champions League: Real Madrid, PSG advance to quarterfinals; Manchester City, Chelsea out

It’s the fourth time in five years that Real Madrid have eliminated Manchester City from the Champions League.

Race for Rajasthan Royals: Now, Arcelor Mittal promoter family led by Aditya Mittal evaluating buyout

Last year, Aditya Mittal and the trustees of the Mittal family trusts joined a syndicate of buyers led by William Chisholm to acquire the Boston Celtics NBA team.

Khaleel Ahmed is the 'sheesha man' for MS Dhoni, reveals ex-CSK teammate

Former CSK player Sam Billings reveals Khaleel Ahmed is the 'hookah guy' for MS Dhoni.