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Josh Hazlewood will miss the start of IPL 2026 due to injury, delaying his return by nearly five months. Pat Cummins is also recovering and may join later. Meanwhile, players like Steve Smith face safety concerns over joining the Pakistan Super League amid regional tensions, with evacuation plans being considered….

KL Rahul is set to open for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The move follows a mid-season shift that boosted his form. The 33-year-old will also keep wickets for the Delhi Capitals in this season. With a strong squad featuring experienced Indian players and impactful overseas signings, Capitals aim…

A controversy ignited after Sunil Gavaskar suggested Indian-owned franchises shouldn’t sign Pakistani players, citing potential indirect financial contributions to India’s adversaries. Pakistan-born England cricketer Azeem Rafiq fiercely condemned Gavaskar’s remarks as “vile stuff.” Franchise coaches defended player selections based on cricketing merit, while the BCCI stated no jurisdiction over foreign…

Ishan Kishan’s rise as a leadership contender stems from his strong domestic captaincy record, ability to manage young players, and tactical awareness as a wicketkeeper. His recent international form, successfully leading Jharkhand to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, has strengthened his case, helping him get the vote of approval…

Sanju Samson, fresh from T20 World Cup heroics, revealed his Rajasthan Royals departure was a mutual feeling of a journey’s end. He’s now eager to learn from MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings, promising to play his best against his former team despite the unusual opening fixture. Samson aims to…

Afghanistan’s cricket star Rashid Khan has condemned alleged Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul, which reportedly killed over 400 people and destroyed a drug rehabilitation hospital. Khan called the targeting of civilian sites a war crime and urged the UN to investigate. Pakistan denies intentionally hitting civilian areas, stating strikes targeted militants….

James Foster, previously with KKR, has been appointed fielding coach of Chennai Super Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026. The former England national cricket team wicketkeeper joins the coaching staff led by Stephen Fleming alongside Michael Hussey and Eric Simmons. Foster brings international and franchise coaching experience, including…

Ricky Ponting hailed the India national cricket team as one of the strongest T20 sides after their triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where they beat the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium. Ponting credited India’s depth, experience and Indian Premier…

Liam Livingstone criticised England management, including coach Brendon McCullum and director Rob Key, for poor communication after he was dropped in 2025. The all-rounder said the experience was “eye-opening” and expressed frustration over his role and batting position. Now with Sunrisers Hyderabad for the Indian Premier League 2026, he hopes…

Ishan Kishan is the leading candidate to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League 2026 if Pat Cummins is unavailable at the start. Kishan enters the season in strong form after scoring 354 runs in IPL 2025 and 317 runs for the India national cricket team in the ICC…

Sanju Samson reflected on India’s victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where he was Player of the Tournament with 321 runs. He spoke about his long bond with head coach Gautam Gambhir and revealed receiving an emotional message from Sachin Tendulkar after India defeated the New Zealand…

Sanju Samson said he is excited to play alongside MS Dhoni for the first time in the Indian Premier League, calling it a big learning opportunity. The wicketkeeper-batter also reflected on India’s triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where he was Player of the Tournament. Meanwhile, Mohammed…

Harshit Rana was seen on crutches at the BCCI Naman Awards, indicating his recovery is not progressing as expected. The Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler is set to miss the IPL 2026 season due to a knee injury sustained earlier this year. This setback adds to KKR’s bowling concerns for…

Sunrisers Leeds’ signing of Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed has ignited controversy in India, with Sunil Gavaskar urging Indian-owned franchises to avoid such deals. He argued that payments to Pakistani players indirectly fund their government, potentially harming India. While the franchise cited cricketing reasons, the BCCI stated it cannot intervene in…

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar achieved his historic 100th international century on March 16, 2012, against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup. This monumental feat, after a year-long wait, cemented his status as a legend. Despite the immense pressure, Tendulkar’s patient 114-run innings showcased his enduring class, inspiring a generation. …