Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said a two-year ban is not enough for players who back out after being bought in the IPL auction. Gavaskar urged the BCCI to take strict action and review the current punishment system. Recently, England batter Ben Duckett withdrew from this IPL season after Delhi bought him for ₹2 crore.
Ben Stokes, England’s Test captain, will be out until May 2026 after breaking his cheekbone in nets. He had surgery in February and misses Durham’s early season games. Stokes hasn’t played since a groin injury in January 2025 and may only play two matches before England’s Test series against New Zealand in June.
Ishan Kishan’s captaincy debut for SRH began with a brilliant 80, but RCB chased down 203 to win by 6 wickets. Virat Kohli’s 69 led the holders to victory. Kishan praised Kohli’s unstoppable form and stressed the need for early wickets. Despite the loss, the stand-in skipper enjoyed the role and hopes for a stronger […]
Several players have shone while leading for the first time. Sanju Samson holds the record with 119 runs. In 2026, Ishan Kishan joined this elite list, scoring a brilliant 80 for SRH against RCB. Other top debut performers include Mayank Agarwal (99*), Shreyas Iyer (93*), Faf du Plessis (88), and Kieron Pollard (83).
RCB pacer Jacob Duffy was named Player of the Match in the game against SRH. The RCB bowler gave away only 22 runs in his 4 overs and took 3 important wickets. He bowled very tightly, especially in the death overs, stopping SRH from scoring big. His performance played a key role in RCB’s first […]
Virat Kohli has set a new record in IPL chases, once again proving why he is called the “Chase Master.” He became the first batter in IPL history to score over 4000 runs while chasing (4027). He is ahead of David Warner and Rohit Sharma, with Shikhar Dhawan and Robin Uthappa following behind in totals.
Sunrisers Hyderabad has scored 201 runs against RCB today at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. SRH Captain Ishan has scored (80), Aniketh Varma (43), and Klassen (31) have performed very well, and the remaining batters did not perform well. RCB bowlers JDuffy and Shepherd took 3 wickets each, and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Suyash, and Abhinandantook 1 wicket […]
Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene praised Hardik Pandya’s growth as a leader before IPL 2026. He said Hardik has matured, improved his skills, and manages his fitness well after past injuries. Jayawardene also highlighted strong squad depth. Mumbai Indians aim to start well against Kolkata Knight Riders and end their title drought since 2020.
In IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Ishan Kishan completed a half-century in 27 balls against RCB today at Bengaluru. SRH star openers Abhishek (7) and Travis Head (11) did not perform well. Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowler Jacob Duffy took 3 wickets. SRH batters Aniket, Salil Arora, and Harsh have yet to bat. Currently, Ishan and […]
Pat Cummins is not playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener against RCB due to a back injury. He is recovering and slowly increasing his bowling workload. Cummins hopes to return by mid-season. In his absence, Ishan Kishan will lead SRH, with the team management closely monitoring Cummins’ fitness and progress.
A new butterfly species found in Arunachal Pradesh has been named after singer Zubeen Garg. Discovered in Basar by researchers, the rare species was seen only twice. Called Basar Duke, it lives in forest areas and feeds on tree sap. The naming honors Garg’s cultural impact and highlights the region’s rich biodiversity and need for […]
RCB won the toss and will bowl first against SRH in Bengaluru today. RCB’s Playing XI includes Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Duffy, and Suyash Sharma. Defending on the champions, RCB is aiming to win the match today.
Sun Risers Hyderabad lost the toss and will bat first against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru today. SRH’s Playing XI includes Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (w/c), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, and Eshan Malinga. SRH is aiming to win the match today.
In IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad today. RCB, last year’s champions after an 18-year wait, aim to continue their winning momentum. SRH, with a powerful batting lineup, hopes to start the season strongly. Fans are eager to see which team will dominate the opener.
Google launched a special IPL 2026 Doodle to celebrate the tournament’s start. The animated purple neon design features a cricket bat, ball, and “Zing Bails” in the logo. Fans can click it to check live scores, match schedules, and updates. The IPL begins with RCB facing SRH, featuring 10 teams competing in 84 exciting matches.