Sunil Gavaskar: Nothing like-for-like in Lungi Ngidi’s substitute

Sunil Gavaskar: Nothing like-for-like in Lungi Ngidi’s substitute

Over the last few days, there has been some mind-blowing batting, searingly hostile fast bowling on surfaces with good carry to the keeper, incredible catching, especially in the deep, and also some of the dolliest catches ever seen being dropped. There’s been a heated debate about some decisions. All in all, a regular week in…

IPL 2026: Fortress factor — how home advantage is shaping playoff race | Cricket News

IPL 2026: Fortress factor — how home advantage is shaping playoff race | Cricket News

Punjab Kings players (ANI Photo) In any tournament or league with a home-and-away system, teams usually try to make their home venue a fortress, aiming to collect as many points as possible there so that their fate does not rely heavily on away results.The Indian Premier League is no exception. With IPL 2026 entering the…

Delhi Capitals grapples with wide variance in home pitches in IPL 2026

Delhi Capitals grapples with wide variance in home pitches in IPL 2026

Comfort has eluded Delhi Capitals at home in IPL’s 19th edition. The Axar Patel-led franchise has won just one of its five matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Away from home, it has fared much better, notching up three wins in five games. Contributing to its struggles in Delhi has been the stark variation in…

IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad; Mullanpur and Dharamsala to host playoffs | Cricket News

IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad; Mullanpur and Dharamsala to host playoffs | Cricket News

File photo of the Narendra Modi Stadium. New Delhi: The final of the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League is set to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on May 31, TOI has learnt. The likely dates for the playoffs are May 26 (Qualifier 1), May 27 (Eliminator) and May 29…

It should have been allowed to pass: Sanjay Manjrekar on Jamieson’s send-off to Sooryavanshi

It should have been allowed to pass: Sanjay Manjrekar on Jamieson’s send-off to Sooryavanshi

Delhi Capitals pacer Kyle Jamieson was handed a demerit point and a warning for his send-off after dismissing batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. In the second innings of DC’s game against Rajasthan Royals, Jamieson bowled a sharp in-swinging yorker that rattled the stumps of the RR opener. Pumped after the wicket, Jamieson celebrated aggressively while locking eyes…

IPL 2026 Playoffs Venues Announced: Full list of matches and schedule

IPL 2026 Playoffs Venues Announced: Full list of matches and schedule

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the venues for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs, to be held between May 26 and 31. The first qualifier, to be played between the top two teams in the standings after 70 league-stage matches, will be played at the HPCA Stadium in…

IPL 2026: Akeal Hosein bosses PowerPlay overs with ‘skill and mental fortitude’

IPL 2026: Akeal Hosein bosses PowerPlay overs with ‘skill and mental fortitude’

For a spinner who bowls the majority of his overs in the PowerPlay, Chennai Super Kings’ West Indian import Akeal Hosein relies as much on mental fortitude as his skills to excel in the most unforgiving phase of the game. With just two fielders in the deep in the first six overs, the margin for…

We want Kuldeep Yadav to be better than this: Delhi Capitals head coach Badani after CSK loss

We want Kuldeep Yadav to be better than this: Delhi Capitals head coach Badani after CSK loss

Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani wants premier spinner Kuldeep Yadav to rediscover his best form with the franchise’s playoff hopes hanging by a thread following the loss to Chennai Super Kings. Defending a below-par 155, DC was able to apply some pressure in the PowerPlay, but Samson smashed Kuldeep for three sixes in his…

Aaron Finch: Aaron Finch calls Sanju Samson the ‘superstar’ Chennai Super Kings were ‘crying out for’ | Cricket News

Aaron Finch: Aaron Finch calls Sanju Samson the ‘superstar’ Chennai Super Kings were ‘crying out for’ | Cricket News

Aaron Finch calls Sanju Samson the superstar of CSK (Image: IPL/BCCI) Aaron Finch praised Sanju Samson for the way he has settled into his new franchise, calling him the superstar Chennai Super Kings had long been waiting to add to their lineup.Samson is featuring in IPL 2026 after a historic Rs 18 crore trade from…