New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has shed light on the foundations of his self-belief, emphasising the role of setbacks, personal growth beyond cricket, and mental conditioning in shaping his journey at the highest level. Speaking about how he lifts himself during challenging phases, Iyer underlined that true maturity as a cricketer is built as much off the field as on it, particularly through handling rejection and adversity early in life.“Maturity as a cricketer c…
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New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has revealed how criticism about his perceived weakness against short balls became a defining source of motivation, shaping both his mindset and method as a batter during IPL 2026. Opening up on the scrutiny he has faced, Iyer admitted that doubts about his ability to handle the short ball only pushed him to work harder and evolve his game.”People said I would never fix my short-ball problem. That triggered me. I wanted to prove them w…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel put his team being bundled out for 75 to Royal Challengers Bengaluru as “bad luck,” but acknowledged the psychological shadow cast by their previous match, where they failed to defend 264/2 against Punjab Kings, may have contributed to a hesitancy that proved fatal.At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC were bowled out for just 75 after losing six wickets in their first four overs, handing RCB a stunning nine-wicket victory. What also made th…
New Chandigarh, April 27 (IANS) Ahead of their last home game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh against Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings Assistant Coach Brad Haddin addressed the media to discuss the squad’s aggressive evolution and their focus on peaking at the right stage of the tournament.Coming off a record-breaking chase in Delhi, the Punjab Kings return to their home ground with a top order that Haddin described as “on fire”.Refl…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Delhi Capitals batting all-rounder Nitish said the key to turning around his team’s fortunes in the second half of IPL 2026 lies in mastering the finer details and bridging minor gaps, especially in the fielding department.The Axar Patel-led DC need a win to keep themselves in good stead in the race to playoffs after losing four of their last five games meant they are at seventh spot in the points table.”In a tournament like this, every game is vital, and the intensi…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Punjab Kings’ co-owner and actor Preity Zinta has reserved special praise for the electrifying combination of head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Shreyas Iyer and lauded their inclusive and accessible approach in franchise ongoing scintillating run in the IPL 2026.Iyer-led PBKS are currently the only unbeaten side in IPL 2026 and eyeing their maiden titel after their runners up finish last season. Last season, has etched his name in IPL history books by steering his t…
Chandigarh, April 27 (IANS) Punjab Kings will aim to strengthen their hold near the top of the standings when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. The contest brings together two sides heading in opposite directions. Punjab have been one of the standout teams this season, thriving on their ability to chase and deliver a series of dominant performances, yielding six wins from their opening seven matches.In contrast, Rajasthan hav…
Mumbai, April 27 (IANS) Actress Preity Zinta, who is currently riding high on the success of her team, the Punjab Kings’ success at the IPL, has spoken about how she doesn’t want to be tagged as a “trophy”. Preity on Monday treated her fans and followers on X, formerly called Twitter, for a question and answer session titled “#pzchat”.A user asked Preity if she had seen the “banger” tweet, which read: “There’s a reason why she hasn’t won a trophy cuz she is the trophy.”To…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik believes the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has redefined the boundaries of T20 cricket, where towering scores are a routine affair and teams fearlessly hunting them down, adding that he finds the batting approach ‘inhuman’ at times.Flat pitches, short boundaries, and the impact player rule have meant that teams are routinely chasing down 200-plus targets. On Saturday, Punjab…
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Lungi Ngidi has reassured fans about his condition after suffering a head injury during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday.The South African fast bowler was involved in a concerning on-field incident during Saturday’s match, prompting immediate attention. However, putting all worries to rest, Ngidi shared a brief update on Instagram on Sunday, confirming that he is recovering well.“…