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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

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has approved the late arrival Marco Jansen for the IPL considering that the South African all-rounder was among the last batch of players who departed late from India following the T20 World Cup due to logistical issues. South Africa and West Indies players were stuck in India for more than a week after concluding their World Cup campaigns. Some of them, including West Indies head coach Daren Sammy and Proteas batter David Miller, also vented out their frustration over the delay in their departure from India due to restricted operations of major airports like Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid the West Asia conflict. 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. Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai will join the team on March 23 from Kabul. His country is currently involved in a conflict with Pakistan. In their first year with PBKS, the .

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

Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders have on their radar former Chennai Super Kings pace duo Simarjeet Singh and KM Asif, along with veteran Sandeep Warrier, to fill the void left by the injured Harshit Rana in the upcoming Indian Premier League. 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. The pacer has undergone surgery and is currently in rehabilitation with no fixed timeline for his return. Keeping Rana's absence in mind, the KKR think tank is exploring other options. Simarjeet, who has played for CSK (2022, 2024) and Sunrisers Hyderabad, has 11 wickets from 14 IPL games. A tall quick capable of hitting 140kph-plus and delivering sharp yorkers, he impressed with nine wickets in 10 matches for CSK in 2022 but struggled last season for SRH, managing two wickets in four games. Asif and Warrier were called up for trials during KKR's first training session at Eden Gard

IPL 2026: De Villiers backs RCB's title defence chances with Kohli in mix

South African batting great AB de Villiers believes a "squad of fighters" will relieve the pressure on Virat Kohli, giving defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru the fuel they need to go the distance in IPL 2026. Kohli remains a vital cog in the RCB set-up and they will look to defend their maiden title which they won last season after a long wait of 18 years. "Virat can feel that, he can sense that he is not the only one carrying the load anymore," former RCB batter de Villiers told JioStar. "He has a squad of fighters around him, all gunning to win the trophy. I think they are in a really good place. It's a similar squad, they didn't have to change much, and they have good reason to believe they can go all the way again this coming season," he added. Even as Kohli has had a break since mid January, de Villiers expressed confidence that the Indian superstar would come into the IPL with adequate preparations. "He has the best work ethic I have ever seen in my life. He wil

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

Kolkata Knight Riders new head coach Abhishek Nayar on Wednesday termed the arrival of Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani as a "blessing in disguise", as the franchise looks to regroup after a forgettable last season and aim for a fourth IPL title. 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. "Blessing, you are a blessing in disguise for us," the 42-year-old former India all-rounder, who has been a longtime part of KKR set up under Gautam Gambhir, said in his opening pep-talk. Nayar was elevated to head coach ahead of IPL 2026 after KKR parted ways with Chandrakant Pandit following an eighth-place finish last season. Nayar had also recently taken charge of Women's Premier League side UP Warriorz, who finished last in the five-team 2026 season. "I know so far we've sort of folded you in the bus, but it's great to have you, the tallest mem

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

England batting mainstay Jos Buttler has said that spending time away from cricket after a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign should put him in good stead as he looks for a fresh start with the Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League beginning later this month. 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, a lean patch for one of the country's most prominent white-ball batters. Buttler managed just 87 runs across eight matches at an average of 10.87, with a forgettable strike rate of 116, while opening the batting for England at the World Cup. England bowed out of the tournament after losing to India in a high-scoring semifinal in Mumbai. The 35-year-old hopes that the break he took from the game since that semifinal on March 5 should help him heading into the IPL starting on March 28. "I couldn't have been further away from cricket, which for me at the time was just perfect. I

IPL 2026: How to buy tickets for MI vs RCB, MI vs KKR matches in Mumbai

The tickets up for sale are for MI's two home games against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday, March 29, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday, April 12.

Ishan Kishan to lead SRH if Cummins fails to recover before IPL 2026 opener

SRH are scheduled to begin their IPL 2026 campaign against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28

Chennai Super Kings reunion before IPL 2026: All you need to know

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan, during the announcement of the event, said the function is intended as a formal season launch and a celebration of the franchise's long-standing connection with its fans

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.

IPL 2026: Dhoni must bat higher in order or step aside, says de Villiers

In a blunt assessment, South African batting legend AB de Villiers stated on Tuesday that MS Dhoni must bat no lower than number six in the upcoming IPL, as coming in at eight or nine does not do justice to his presence. Dhoni, 44, will turn out for his franchise Chennai Super Kings in the IPL starting March 28, and De Villiers urged the talisman to change his trend of batting way down the order in recent years. Touching upon Dhoni's role in the CSK setup this IPL season, De Villiers told JioHotstar, "It's very tricky and not straightforward. Brands are built over years, and CSK have built this empire over many years with this MS Dhoni figure that's always been there. When you mention CSK, you immediately think of Dhoni. "I feel that in the last few years, his role has purely been about keeping that brand as strong as possible. That's why I don't see a role for him batting at eight or nine and not really doing enough, like last season. "We know he can be impactful with the bat, but

EQT, KKR-Temasek, Pai in race as RCB's sale price nears $2 billion: Report

Swedish private equity firm EQT and a consortium led by Manipal Group's Ranjan Pai, along with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) and Temasek, are in the race.

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings SWOT analysis ahead of the new season

Notable departures included Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, as well as seasoned all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.

IPL 2026: Rohit back in action at MI training camp ahead of new season

In a video shared by the franchise, the former India captain looked in good touch, playing aggressive pull shots during practice sessions.

IPL 2026: Harshit Rana to miss majority of KKR season after knee surgery

The injury traces back to India's T20 World Cup warm-up clash against South Africa, where Rana experienced discomfort after bowling just one over.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav eyes history, targets Chris Gayle's 175-run record

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wants to go past the iconic 175 not out scored by Chris Gayle for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Pune Warriors India in IPL 2013.

IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians SWOT analysis, key insights ahead of new season

With former MI captain Rohit Sharma still part of the squad, MI effectively reinforced their opening combination without overspending.