New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) New Zealand’s left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Mitchell Santner has joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.The five-time champion posted a video on their social media accounts, where Santner’s arrival in New Delhi was confirmed. It also means Santner is expected to be available for their next fixture against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Santner, who missed MI’s six-wicket w…
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Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings captain (CSK) Ruturaj Gaikwad backed his young batting line-up to improve as the season progresses after his side faltered against Rajasthan Royals in their opening match of the 2026 IPL, adding that they will see them become better with more game time.CSK were bowled out for 127 by Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, as they slumped to an eight-wicket loss. “The wicket was slightly tougher, and we had to bat first, put up a score, and they had two really …
Ahmedabad, April 2 (IANS) The Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) has extended metro train services in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar on selected dates to facilitate passenger movement during the IPL 2026 day-night matches scheduled at Narendra Modi Stadium. In a statement issued on Thursday, the corporation said metro services will operate beyond normal hours on April 4, April 17, April 20, April 26, April 30, May 3 and May 12.On these days, services will run until 12:30 a.m. to accommodate …
Chennai, April 2 (IANS) Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on last season’s finalists Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.CSK endured a disappointing campaign in IPL 2025, finishing at the bottom of the table, and would have aimed for a fresh start this year. However, their campaign began on a poor note as they suffered a heavy defeat to the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahat…
Jaipur, April 1 (IANS) The newly constituted Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad-hoc committee has initiated steps to strengthen grassroots cricket and expand infrastructure across districts, with a focus on nurturing young talent ahead of the 2026–27 domestic season.Convener Mohit Jaswant Yadav said the committee — comprising Dhananjay Singh Khimsar, Ashish Tiwari, Arjun Beniwal, and Arisht Singhvi — is working on a structured plan to enhance facilities and create wider opportunities for…
New Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Mithun Manhas has congratulated Punjab Kings (PBKS) for starting off their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on a high note by beating the 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. In a post on X, the BCCI president shared the glimpses of the match where he was also present and took part in the post-match presentation. He congratulated Punjab on t…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational start to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has already turned heads, with former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar predicting a blockbuster season for the teenage sensation after Rajasthan Royals’ dominant eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings on Monday. Dropped for nought, Sooryavanshi raced to a 15-ball fifty – the third fastest in IPL history – with four fours and five sixes, powering RR to 74 without loss in the Powerplay. Thou…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin heaped rich praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his breathtaking innings powered Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a commanding eight-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2026 opener in Guwahati on Monday, and mentioned that he must not be hurried into India’s international setup. Sooryavanshi’s explosive 52 off just 17 balls, which saw him make a 15-ball half-century, dismantled CSK’s bowling att…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja reflected on an emotional outing against his former side, Chennai Super Kings, after playing a key role in Rajasthan Royals (RR) emphatic eight-wicket win in their IPL 2026 opener at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati on Monday. Facing CSK for the first time following a high-profile trade that also involved Sam Curran moving to RR and Sanju Samson heading the other way, Jadeja admitted the transition had not been easy.”I’m liking the pink colour….
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia lauded the efforts of ground staff and organisers after the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) commenced on schedule despite challenging weather conditions.The match, held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA), was marred by persistent rainfall in the days leading up to the fixture, along with showers just hours before the scheduled star…