As the race for the IPL 2026 playoffs intensifies, Chennai Super Kings have moved to reinforce their squad by signing Kuldip Yadav to replace the injured Khaleel Ahmed.
In a season defined by transitions, Jasprit Bumrah finally donned the captain's armband for Mumbai Indians, leading them to a sensational six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings. While Tilak Varma's late-game heroics stole the headlines on the field, it was Bumrah's post-match comments regarding the Indian ODI captaincy that have sent ripples through the cricketing world as the road to the 2027 World Cup begins to take shape.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have moved swiftly to bolster their pace attack, signing England's Richard Gleeson as a replacement for Nuwan Thushara, who won't be joining the squad due to fitness-related NOC issues with Sri Lanka Cricket.
As the IPL 2026 season nears its conclusion at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium, a high-stakes clash awaits between the Lucknow Super Giants and the resurgent Chennai Super Kings. We break down the top three individual player matchups that will define this pivotal encounter.
Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has ignited a significant social media controversy after a heated exchange with a Punjab Kings fan, in which he appeared to mock the fan's financial situation. This incident comes amidst a challenging phase for PBKS in IPL 2026, marked by a string of disheartening defeats and dwindling playoff aspirations.
In a significant disciplinary development, the BCCI has imposed a fine and issued a demerit point to Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard following a breach of the IPL Code of Conduct during the recent encounter against Punjab Kings.
In a strategic move prioritizing international duties over franchise commitments, New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has officially departed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp. The rising star is heading home to recalibrate for the upcoming Test series against England, signaling his focus on the red-ball format as the Blackcaps eye a strong performance in the current World Test Championship cycle.
In a major blow to the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have lost the services of Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara for the remainder of the IPL 2026 season. To fill the void, the franchise has secured English T20 specialist Richard Gleeson as a replacement, aiming to maintain their momentum in the quest for back-to-back titles.
In a significant development that further complicates the Kolkata Knight Riders' challenging IPL 2026 campaign, star all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has officially departed the squad. Ravindra is heading back to New Zealand to commence preparations for the Blackcaps' highly anticipated Test series against England, leaving KKR to contend with his absence during a critical phase of the tournament.
Following a disappointing 104-run defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test, the Pakistan cricket team has been hit with severe ICC sanctions, including a hefty fine and a critical deduction of World Test Championship points for slow over-rate offenses.
