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"Criticism is appropriate": CSK head coach Stephen Fleming amid mounting criticism

There has been huge criticism against CSK head coach Stephen Fleming following the side's three heavy defeats at the beginning of IPL 2026. The three consecutive defeats have not only hurt their position on the points table but also shaken the belief that CSK’s time-tested formula is immune to failure. After failing to qualify for the playoffs in both 2024 and 2025, their rocky start to the 2026 season has only intensified the pressure. Speaking on…

Apr 11, 2026

IPL 2026: Struggling Chennai seek revival as Delhi eye consistency

In match 18 of the 2026 Indian Premier League , Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Both sides are moving in very different directions early in the tournament. For years, Chepauk has been the fortress for Chennai. However, that aura has faded alarmingly, with CSK now entering this match on the back of six consecutive defeats at home, including three losses in the ongoing season…

Apr 11, 2026

LSG bring in George Linde to replace injured Wanindu Hasaranga for IPL 2026

George Linde has been signed by Lucknow Super Giants as a replacement for the injured Wanindu Hasaranga in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026. Earlier, LSG were dealt a major setback after Hasaranga was ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury sustained during Sri Lanka’s opening match of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The leg-spinning all-rounder, who had been picked up for ₹2 crore in the IPL…

Apr 11, 2026

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dazzles as RR crush RCB

Rajasthan Royals’ rising star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his remarkable run of form with a stunning knock that powered his team to a blistering six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati on Friday. The young left-handed opener lit up the match with an electrifying 78, demonstrating fearless strokeplay against a quality bowling attack. His innings, featuring eight boundaries and seven sixes, gave RR a splendid start and put RCB’s…

Apr 10, 2026

IPL 2026: Red-hot RR and RCB look to maintain winning streak

Riding high on success, Rajasthan Royals are set to take on confident Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. With this being the final game in the city for the season, the match is hugely crucial, as both sides would eye victory. What makes it even more compelling is that both teams arrive unbeaten, carrying momentum and confidence. Rajasthan Royals have found a new spark under the leadership of Riyan Parag…

Apr 10, 2026

Agile LSG steamroll KKR with sheer dominance

Lucknow Super Giants raced to a nail-biting win, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by three wickets in a final-ball thriller at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Chasing 182, LSG endured a disastrous start. The top order crumbled under pressure, with Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and skipper Rishabh Pant all departing cheaply. KKR's Cameron Green made an immediate impact with the ball, striking in his very first over to remove Pant. Amid the collapse, Ayush Badoni…

Apr 9, 2026

Babar fires back at reporter over Virat Kohli comparison

In the ongoing Pakistan Super League , star batter Babar Azam has found himself at the centre of attention for his batting and the questions surrounding it. Leading Peshawar Zalmi against Hyderabad Kingsmen on Wednesday in Karachi, Babar played a major knock of 43 runs from 37 deliveries, guiding his side through a modest chase of 146. Though they chased down the total, it took Zalmi until the final ball to seal the victory. Babar’s innings…

Apr 9, 2026

"I’ll hit two runs on the last ball": Ex-Indian player expresses disappointment over Miller's call

Delhi Capitals were left gutted after a demoralising one-run loss to Gujarat Titans in their ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Wednesday in Delhi. The highly talented David Miller , who had staged DC's courageous fightback with a fearless 41 off 20, failed to hit Prasidh Krishna's final delivery, which was a slower ball, costing DC the match. Notably, DC had needed two runs off…

Apr 9, 2026

"We could have played smarter": DC captain Axar Patel on team's failed chase

Delhi Capitals endured a heart-breaking one-run loss against Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 match on Wednesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Despite a sensational knock from KL Rahul and a late flourish from David Miller , DC failed to go over the line while chasing an enormous target of 211. In their chase, DC got off to a strong start after KL Rahul delivered a masterclass performance under pressure, blasting a…

Apr 9, 2026

"We were just discussing": Gill on GT's nail-biting win against DC

Overcoming a tense situation, Gujarat Titans pulled off a stunningly magnificent victory over Delhi Capitals by one run on Wednesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, sealing their first win of the IPL 2026 season. DC were on course for a thumping victory, with KL Rahul leading the charge with a blazing 92 off 52 balls. However, after Rahul's departure, DC lost the plot completely, finding themselves in a challenging situation.

Apr 9, 2026

Gavaskar lashes out at overseas players following IPL unavailability

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has once again ignited fresh debate around the participation of overseas players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. In his scathing attack, Gavaskar did not hold back as he questioned the level of commitment shown by overseas players, especially in light of recurring injury-related absences and workload concerns. In the ongoing season, several high-profile foreign players have either joined their franchises late or missed matches…

Apr 9, 2026

Gill, Prasidh Krishna steer GT home in narrow win

Gujarat Titans pulled off a narrow one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday, with Delhi batter KL Rahul’s masterful innings of 92 going in vain. Chasing a big target of 211, Delhi Capitals got off to a blazing start courtesy of Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul. The duo took the attack to Gujarat's bowlers right from the outset, putting pressure on them. Nissanka looked in sublime…

Apr 8, 2026