James Hopes, Punjab Kings’ pace coach, called the situation “tough” after another loss pushed them close to missing out on the 2026 IPL playoffs. Their losing run hit six games straight following Sunday’s result. This time, Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat PBKS by 23 runs, standing tall as the first side confirmed for knockout stages. Not … Read more
Bouncing back strong, Mumbai Indians celebrated under Jasprit Bumrah’s temporary charge after toppling Punjab Kings on Thursday. That loss marked the hosts’ fifth straight stumble in IPL 2026, deepening their road to the playoffs. For Shreyas Iyer’s men, the setback stirred more questions than answers. Meanwhile, glimpses of what lies ahead emerged quietly through Bumrah’s … Read more
Chennai Super Kings, five titles strong, might bring in Karnataka’s Macneil Hadle Noronha after Ramakrishna Ghosh got hurt. A broken bone in his right foot has ruled out Ghosh for what remains of IPL 2026. That moment came mid-game at home versus Mumbai Indians on May 2 – yes, that was even his first outing … Read more
One week slips away, then another. Playoff hopes hang by threads across camps. Three sides – Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans – sit locked at 14 points apiece through 11 games. Punjab Kings trail just behind, stuck on 13, their climb dented by Monday’s loss to Delhi Capitals. Points stay frozen after every … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is gearing up to announce where the IPL 2026 playoffs and final will take place, but no one seems sure about the final’s venue yet. Sources say the playoffs will probably split between Punjab and Karnataka. The big issue? Bengaluru, which usually hosts the final when … Read more
Lakshmi N. Mittal, known for steel, joined forces with his son Aditya plus Adar Poonawalla to take control of Rajasthan Royals – price tag: $1.65 billion – for cricket’s Indian league. This happened only after Kal Somani’s group stepped back suddenly. Trouble might be brewing though, says Cricbuzz in its latest update. Legal moves are … Read more
Down goes another one – Mumbai Indians stumble again, now four straight losses deep into IPL 2026. Questions came fast and sharp at the post-match talk, aimed squarely at head coach Mahela Jayawardene. Punjab Kings didn’t just win; they painted a full picture of what control looks like in batting, bowling, running, deciding. Pressed on … Read more
Now only those on the list can step near the playing area. Franchises got word from BCCI about tighter rules mid-season. Benched members must stay off limits throughout play. A recent shift keeps unused names away from boundaries entirely. Even walking out with gear or water is no longer permitted. The change came without full … Read more
Out of nowhere, Kevin Pietersen said his time playing for England stopped sooner than it should have because he clashed with officials over joining the Indian Premier League. He told YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia that the cricket board turned reporters into weapons, hunting him down like prey when the IPL first started. Back then, in 2008, … Read more
Still, Rajasthan Royals’ performance coach Siddhartha Lahiri isn’t worried about personal slumps – instead, attention stays locked on pushing pace through IPL 2026. Though talk rises now and then, he sees rhythm mattering more than stats. Because of this, the group leans into speed, not scores. Even when form dips, energy drives play. So far, … Read more