[ad_1] Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Agency Photo) Quick Quiz: Since the first T20 World Cup in 2007, how many players who played only ODI cricket have been part of a 50-over World Cup-winning team? Answer: None. In 2027, in Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, Rohit and Kohli would love to change that. Assuming of…
[ad_1] India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) New Delhi: Beyond Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, batsman Shreyas Iyer opened up about a tough phase in his career after suffering a severe spleen injury during a tour of Australia. The injury forced him to be taken to the hospital and he suffered a significant weight…
[ad_1] Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have retained a strong core of 17 players and made targeted additions to the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi. For the first time in its history, RCB will enter the IPL season as the defending champions.Here’s a look at RCB’s predicted playing XI and impact players…
[ad_1] Former South African superstar AB de Villiers A brutally honest act. IPL batting comparisons, openly expressing his dismay at how statistics are used, particularly when comparing middle-order players to openers. “It annoys the living daylights out of me” Speaking on the Mbangwa Media YouTube channel, de Villiers did not shy away from drawing comparisons…
[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2026, with key fast bowlers Mitisha Pathirana and Harshit Rana battling injuries.The head coach Abhishek Nair During the team’s pre-season press conference, it was confirmed that Pathirana will miss the opening leg of the tournament due to a calf strain and is…
[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Yash Dayal (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have started preparations for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While led by some leading Indian stars Virat Kohlihave been in attendance, bowler Yash Dayal was a notable absentee. He was…
[ad_1] Mathisha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mathisha is set to miss the opening leg of Pathirana. IPL 2026, with the head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Abhishek Nair Pacer is likely to be available as early as mid-April, confirming at a preseason press conference on Friday. Pathirana, who was ruled out of the 2026…
[ad_1] Mathisha Pathirana (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Mathisha is set to miss the opening leg of Pathirana. IPL 2026, with the head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Abhishek Nair The Pacers are likely to be available as early as mid-April, confirming at a pre-season press conference on Friday. Pathirana, who was ruled out of the…
[ad_1] Mathisha Pathirana (AFP Photo) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that its players will be allowed to participate in IPL 2026 only after completing the mandatory physical performance tests. The board confirmed that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) will be issued strictly on the basis of players meeting the required fitness standards.“Only those who successfully…
[ad_1] Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) New Delhi: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan Kohli believes that playing in lesser formats can affect his T20 rhythm, especially after the break.“This time, things will be a little different for Kohli. For the first time, he will be playing. IPL Retired from Test cricket completely. He is playing only…