New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes the powerplay battle between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill will be decisive in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2026, to be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday. Table toppers RCB’s bid for back-to-back IPL titles will face a stern test against GT’s in-form and disciplined bowling unit in Qualifier 1, especially with a direct berth in the final, to be played in A…
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New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has said that Kolkata Knight Riders, despite staging a late fightback in IPL 2026, still need to address “a few obvious gaps” in their squad heading into next season. Dasgupta’s comments come after KKR ended the season with a 40-run loss to Delhi Capitals at the Eden Gardens on Sunday evening. After a disastrous start to the season in which KKR lost their first six games, the three-time winners scripted a remarkable turnaroun…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after sustaining an injury to his left ring finger during the match against Punjab Kings and will now return home for further assessment.The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed the development in an official statement, saying that they will also assess the extent of injury picked up by Bethell and whether he will be fit…
Hyderabad, May 23 (IANS) Despite a 55-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league fixture, Defending Champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) concluded the league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points and a superior net run rate, ending the league phase strongly ahead of the playoffs.The match also saw captain Rajat Patidar register his fourth half-century of the season, while Virat Kohli extended his record for the most 50-plus partnerships in men’s T20 crick…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes Punjab Kings (PBKS) are under immense pressure heading into their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), insisting the team cannot afford another slip-up in the race for the playoffs.Punjab, who started the season strongly before suffering a dramatic slump in form, now face a must-win scenario to keep their qualification hopes alive.“Punjab Kings cannot afford to lose this game against Lucknow. There will…
Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Tuesday said the selectors will rely on the Indian team physio’s feedback to determine the availability of senior players Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya for the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan, adding that though both are ‘on track,’ they will still be reassessed closer to the matches.Though Rohit and Pandya are in the ODI mix, their availability for the games against Afghanistan in Dharamshala, Lucknow, and Chennai on June 14,…
Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Pacer Gurnoor Brar and Prince Yadav, along with left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey, have been handed maiden call-ups for India’s three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. India’s ODIs against Afghanistan will be in Dharamshala (June 14), Lucknow (June 17), and Chennai (June 20).The squad, led by Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, serving as the vice-captain, features senior pros Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, though the former’s inclusion is subject to fitne…
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has dismissed speculation surrounding the possibility of the playoffs of the 2026 edition being held behind closed doors or rescheduled due to concerns linked to fuel usage and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.Dhumal clarified that the BCCI has not received any official instructions from the Government of India regarding changes to the tournament schedule and said the league will continue as planned.“We only heard medi…
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who was recently seen in the streaming series ‘Daldal’, recently opened up on her inward journey, as she met the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, 14th Dalai Lama. On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures of her visit from Dharamshala where she met the spiritual leader.She also penned a long note in the caption, as she wrote, “In the presence of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, everything felt lighter, cal…
Dharamshala, May 18 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) are shifting their complete focus to their final league match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season following an afternoon encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala. Despite strong phases during the match, a series of shifting momentums and early hurdles in the chase resulted in a sixth consecutive defeat, leaving the side’s playoff progress dependent on upcoming net run rate outcomes and e…