Mumbai, April 15 (IANS) Having succumbed to three successive defeats following the victory in their season-opener, five-time champions Mumbai Indians enter their fifth match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 for a needle clash with their old bugbear, Punjab Kings, the only franchise that has a positive record against them. MI are desperate for a win and will be going into Thursday’s clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, hoping to put their campaign back on track by capitalising on their ste…
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New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Aaron Finch, Australia’s 2021 Men’s T20 World Cup winning captain, has said that Punjab Kings (PBKS) still being unbeaten in IPL 2026 despite Arshdeep Singh not picking power play wickets, is actually an encouraging sign for Punjab Kings, adding that if the team’s primary strike weapon is yet to fire and they are still comfortably winning matches, it only adds to their confidence. PBKS are the lone unbeaten side in IPL 2026 and will aim to extend their winning run …
New Chandigarh, April 12 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting has lauded his squad’s ‘never-say-die’ attitude, adding that the side successfully converted what appeared to be a disastrous outing into a significant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Despite a harrowing start where the bowlers conceded over 100 runs in the first eight overs, PBKS staged a massive recovery to restrict SRH to 219/6 before completing the chase in an emphatic fashion with six wickets to spare.”Wh…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s T20I captain and batting ace Suryakumar Yadav had some thoughtful words for former Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 15 years with the franchise, as he wished the veteran opener a long association with the team while also congratulating him on the achievement.“It’s a fantastic achievement, 15 years playing for one franchise. Also, I remember, before entering this dressing room, I made my debut in first-class cricket when you were around, in…
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Regarded as one of the most fearless young batting prodigies in the Punjab Kings (PBKS) set-up, Australia batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly on Thursday said he is ‘very thankful’ for the glowing endorsement received from skipper Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting following his explosive start to the season.Connolly lit up the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 by hitting an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls in his debut game as a number three batter against the Gujara…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) have begun their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with consecutive wins. But it is captain Shreyas Iyer’s authority as a leader that has again caught the attention of those interested in seeing if the side can finally win the title they missed out on last year. Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule joined the PBKS set-up ahead of the ongoing season and feels Iyer has sharpened his leadership instincts, crediting his accountability and ability…
Chennai, April 4 (IANS) Head coach Ricky Ponting lauded Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) opening pair for setting up the chase and also praised the bowling unit after their win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 7th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday.Ponting said the opening partnership played a key role in laying the foundation for the successful run chase of 210 runs in just 18.4 overs on a high-scoring pitch.“Great game of cricket, the right team …
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) After dazzling with a match-winning 72 on his IPL debut to give Punjab Kings a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans, batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly said head coach Ricky Ponting’s guidance helped him stay calm and collected, which in turn cooled down the nerves he had on the morning of the clash. Connolly struck an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls and held his nerve in a chase of 163 after PBKS suffered a middle-order wobble. “I woke up in the morning with a little bit…
Mullanpur, March 31 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer urged his side to move on from last season and embrace a fresh start, as he laid down a clear message ahead of their first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 to be played against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.“See, last season is history now. We start from ball one. It’s important that we stick to the present and see to it that we enjoy each and every moment,” Iyer s…
New Chandigarh, March 30 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign against Gujarat Titans (GT) at their home ground, New International Stadium, New Chandigarh on Tuesday. Speaking about the campaign opener, head coach Ricky Ponting expressed confidence in a stronger, more evolved squad heading into the new season.Ponting emphasised that while last season’s top-of-the-table finish was encouraging, the team is approaching the new campaign with…