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IPL 2026 news LIVE UPDATES: Growing injury list of Aussie players raises concern for franchises

Four Australian players, including SRH skipper Pat Cummins and RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss matches in IPL 2026

India to face Ireland in T20Is before high-stakes England tour in June

Ireland's director of high performance Graham West confirmed the series when he announced Paul Stirling's decision to step down as their T20I captain

Sanju Samson will be one and only, not next Dhoni: Gambhir to Tharoor

In an interview with PTI, Tharoor recalled this conversation with Gambhir while also hailing Samson's heroics in India's victorious World T20 campaign recently

IPL 2026: RR skipper Parag calls Sanju irreplaceable like Rohit, Virat

Sanju, who led the Royals from 2021 to 2025, was traded to Chennai Super Kings in a pre-season move, with Ravindra Jadeja coming in as part of the deal

PL 2026: Ashutosh unfazed by pressure, targets finisher role for Delhi

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

IPL 2026: Riyan Parag backs youngster Vaibhav to play without pressure

Parag indicated that Sooryavanshi will pair up with India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in the IPL beginning March 28 and said the 14-year-old should be given his space

IPL 2026: Abhishek should balance flair like Sehwag, says Kumble

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 suffer big injury blow as Aussie pacer Nathan Ellis ruled out

The 31-year-old was expected to spearhead their pace attack, especially in the absence of Sri Lankan Matheesha Pathirana, who has been snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders

IPL 2026: Yuzvendra Chahal quits alcohol, aims to give 150% for PBKS

Punjab Kings finished as runners-up in the previous edition. It was their first final appearance since 2014

IPL 2026: Pathirana ready to play for KKR, says SLC secretary Dissanayake

Amid speculation over the slinger's availability, Sri Lanka Cricket secretary Bandula Dissanayake told PTI that the pacer has completed his rehabilitation and has been granted the necessary clearance

IPL 2026: Ferguson set to miss seven games in early PBKS campaign

Ferguson had taken a paternity league midway into the T20 World Cup before rejoining New Zealand for the Super 8 stage

Cummins to Rana: Full list of injured players and their replacements

As the tournament approaches, all franchises will be eager to resolve these fitness challenges and ensure their squads are fully prepared for the season ahead.

Sanju Samson or MS Dhoni: Who will keep wickets for CSK in IPL 2026?

MS Dhoni has not kept wickets in only eight IPL matches across the 2008 and 2009 seasons for Chennai Super Kings

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals rope in John Mooney as new fielding coach

Mooney's appointment by DC also makes him the first Irish representative to be part of an IPL franchise coaching staff

IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals SWOT analysis, players' list, match timings

With a strong line-up of both Indian and overseas players at their disposal, DC will finally look to follow RCB's footsteps from last season and end their maiden IPL title wait in 2026

IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad SWOT analysis ahead of the new season

Sunrisers Hyderabad will once again bank on their batting strength to win their second IPL title in 2026

IPL 2026: Ponting backs Jansen's late arrival after T20 World Cup duty

Jansen, a key member of the PBKS unit, will join the squad on March 26. Ponting and majority of foreign players are set to link up with the team on March 21

IPL 2026: Simarjeet, Asif, Warrier in race to replace Harshit Rana for KKR

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

IPL 2026: Muzarabani signing boosts KKR's fourth star bid, says Nayar

Addressing the squad during their first training session at the Eden Gardens, Nayar made a pointed reference to the late replacement of Mustafizur Rahman, welcoming Muzarabani into the fold

IPL 2026: Buttler eyes fresh start with GT after short break from cricket

Former England captain Buttler continued to receive the team's backing even as his runs dried up during the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka