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NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings have been dealt a significant setback in their IPL 2026 campaign, with talisman MS Dhoni not travelling to New Delhi for their upcoming clash against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday. The veteran has stayed back in Chennai to continue rehabilitation for a calf injury, raising fresh concerns over his availability this…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (R) and Jacob Bethell (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Young England batter Jacob Bethell is making the most of his time at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, drawing inspiration from one of the game’s modern greats, Virat Kohli, as he continues to grow in stature during IPL 2026.Bethell, who has stepped up in…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Phil Salt (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been dealt a mid-season concern after England opener Phil Salt returned home for scans on a finger injury, casting doubt over his immediate availability in the IPL 2026 campaign.Salt, who had been in impressive form at the top of the order, has…

Rohit Sharma (Image credit: Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: The two bottom-placed teams – Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants – will face off in an IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, both sides are desperate to turn things around and shift into top gear.Mumbai…

L-R: Abhishek Sharma, Riran Parag and Romi Bhinder The Indian Premier League 2026 season has delivered high-octane cricket and a gripping playoff race, but it has also been marked by a series of disciplinary issues, with multiple players and officials penalised for breaching the Code of Conduct.With 46 of the 70 league games completed and…

Shah Rukh Khan with KKR star Sunil Narine. (Pic credit: SRK’s X post) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders’ co-owner Shah Rukh Khan lit up social media with a heartfelt tribute to Sunil Narine after the veteran spinner scripted history in the IPL, reaching the coveted 200-wicket mark in style.Narine became only the third bowler in…

Pakistan’s premier batter Babar Azam delivered both on the field and at the podium as he led Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL 2026 title, making a powerful statement on his future across formats after a dominant campaign.Peshawar Zalmi defeated Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, sealing their…

Anshul Kamboj (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings are having a middling season, but medium-pacer Anshul Kamboj seems to be their breakout star. With 17 scalps in nine matches at an economy rate of 7.54, including 3-32 against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, Kamboj has been the leader of the CSK attack, both in powerplay…

Mohsin Naqvi and Babar Azam (Image credit: PSL) NEW DELHI: Babar Azam finally enjoyed his breakthrough moment as captain, with the relief evident on his face. Peshawar Zalmi ended their long title drought by beating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the PSL 11 final at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, where Mohsin Naqvi presented…

R Ashwin and Jos Buttler (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: It has been seven years since the controversial ‘Mankading’ run-out incident involving Ravichandran Ashwin and Jos Buttler during an IPL 2019 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin, then playing for Punjab, ran Buttler out at the non-striker’s end, sparking heated exchanges between the…