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NEW DELHI: Three-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday announced Rinku Singh as vice captain of the franchise ahead of IPL 2026.“God’s plan has a new chapter,” KKR posted on X.Ajinkya Rahane will lead the franchise in the upcoming season.Earlier, KKR also roped in left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for an injured Akash…
England batter Ben Duckett has pulled out of the Indian Premier League 2026, informing Delhi Capitals of his decision on Tuesday.Duckett, who was bought for Rs 2 crore at the auction, was in contention to open the batting alongside KL Rahul. However, he has decided not to take part in the season.His withdrawal could lead…
NEW DELHI: As IPL 2026 nears, a major off-field development has taken centre stage, with Rajasthan Royals, the champions of the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), being acquired for a massive $1.63 billion by a consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani. Despite the scale of the deal, the ownership transition will…
Yash Dayal (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been dealt a blow ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as the franchise confirmed that the fast bowler Yash Dayal will miss the entire tournament due to personal reasons. Yash Dayal was not seen in the RCB’s training sessions and also…
Delhi Capitals predicted XI (Image: ANI) Delhi Capitals (DC) are one of the most underachieving teams in the IPL and are one of the three franchises yet to lift the title. However, over the last 3-4 years, they have shown greater stability, consistently putting up strong performances and challenging top teams. Last season, they started…
Eshan Malinga (Image: ANI) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has provided a crucial update ahead of the IPL 2026, clearing young pacer Eshan Malinga to participate in the tournament, while uncertainty continues over several other key Sri Lankan players. In a positive development for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Eshan Malinga has been granted the required No Objection…
Gujarat Titans squad at the ‘Shubharambh’ event in Ahmedabad ahead of IPL 2026. NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill wants his fast bowlers to perform with the same intensity and aggression that former India pacer Ashish Nehra displayed during his playing days, ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Known for his fiery pace and…
Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen (Image credit: IPL/KKR) KKR rely on explosive batting and spin strength, but pace concerns and leadership questions remainStrength : A battery of power hitters could give KKR the edge this season, with Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Rovman Powell, Cameron Green and Angkrish Raghuvanshi all capable of…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) Veteran Virat Kohli has opened up on the most nerve-wracking phase of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic IPL 2025 triumph, recalling how the final moments of the title clash against Punjab Kings tested his emotions despite victory being within reach.In a video shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru on social media, Kohli reflected…
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have received a mix of encouraging and challenging updates ahead of the IPL 2026 season, with captain Pat Cummins set to join the squad, but not immediately available for leadership duties. According to Cricbuzz, SRH skipper Pat Cummins is expected to arrive in India on March 24, 2026, as the franchise begins…
