Du Plessis also praised Digvesh Rathi for his impressive rise, noting that his unique style made it difficult for batters to read him initially
Rinku, despite a sensational IPL 2024 season with KKR, was pushed down in the batting order in 2025
Addressing the squad during their first practice session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli underlined the need to maintain the intensity that brought them the title last year
Analysing the strength and weakness of KKR ahead of the IPL, Ashwin said India spinner Varun Chakravarthy will have a lot of responsibility on his shoulders.
Sri Lanka Cricket has granted NOCs to Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka and Kamindu Mendis for IPL 2026 after they successfully passed mandatory physical performance tests
Uthappa indicated that Dhoni may not have a major on-field presence throughout the season and could instead contribute more from a guiding role within the squad
Punjab Kings' historic 262-run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 will forever be one of the most iconic matches of the tournament
The franchise retained its core leaders, including captain Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Ayush Badoni.
Gujarat Titans will start their campaign in IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings on March 31 in New Chandigarh
In IPL 2025, Dhoni often walked in during the final stages, when matches were already slipping away
The day combined structured drills, match-like intensity, and light-hearted moments, reflecting a well-rounded approach ahead of the season.
Punjab Kings will open their campaign in the upcoming season against the Gujarat Titans on March 31 at home
Having overhauled their squad after a disappointing 2025 season, KKR have brought in big names such as Cameron Green, Finn Allen, Tim Seifert and Rachin Ravindra, but are yet to finalise their batting
The start of the session had Andy Flower addressing the side followed by a pep talk by none other than Kohli who told the players that defending the title is going to be even a tougher than winning it
In his first season for DC, Impact Player Ashutosh began the tournament with a bang, smashing 31-ball 66 not out to pull off a thrilling win over LSG
Pacer Chameera and opener Nissanka are part of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming edition of the IPL, while all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has been retained by the Sunrisers Hyderabad
It's a long tournament and you don't want to peak too early, says KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane
KKR begin trials for pacer replacement after Harshit Rana is ruled out of IPL 2026, with multiple bowlers under evaluation ahead of their season opener.
Five Australian players, including SRH skipper Pat Cummins and RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss matches in IPL 2026
MS Dhoni has not kept wickets in only eight IPL matches across the 2008 and 2009 seasons for Chennai Super Kings