Chennai Super Kings handed debuts to four players in their first IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals on Monday, with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad confirming at the toss that Sanju Samson, Kartik Sharma, Matt Henry and Matt Short would feature in the playing XI.However, Samson and Short could not make an impact in their first outing…
MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis (Agency Image) Chennai Super Kings have begun their IPL 2026 campaign without two key players, with both MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis unavailable for their opening clash against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.Brevis has been ruled out of the match due to a side strain, with head coach Stephen Fleming confirming…
MS Dhoni will miss Chennai Super Kings‘ (CSK) IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Monday in Guwahati, marking a rare absence for the wicketkeeper-batter who has been a constant presence for the team over the years.Dhoni has long been central to CSK as captain, finisher and wicketkeeper, but this match at the Baraspara…
Guwahati’s weather looms large over the IPL 2026 opener between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, with rain forecasts casting doubt on the match. Both teams, aiming for a fresh start after poor seasons, feature significant player and leadership changes. Sanju Samson moves to CSK, Ravindra Jadeja to RR, and Riyan Parag captains the Royals,…
Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) MUMBAI: The fire still burns in their belly. The way Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have kicked off in IPL-2026, few would question whether they would last another 18 months in international cricket. Both the titans of Indian cricket ruled the first week of the League, ensuring that it got…
Cameron Green was acquired by KKR for INR 26.20 Cr at IPL 2026 Auction (IPL/BCCI Photo) Cameron Green’s unavailability as a bowler, despite Kolkata Knight Riders acquiring his services for a whopping INR 25.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auctions – making him the highest-paid player this edition – has become a major talking point…
Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf (Image credit: PSL) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketers came down hard on Fakhar Zaman for his involvement in the ball-tampering episode during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match. Not just Fakhar, Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Afridi and fast bowler Haris Rauf were also slammed and held equally responsible…
MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming GUWAHATI: Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming dismissed suggestions that Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s injury-enforced absence in the opening weeks of the IPL offers a glimpse into life after the talisman, insisting the veteran’s influence remains intact. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“It would be a game…
Fakhar Zaman (Image credit: PSL) Pakistan star batter Fakhar Zaman was allegedly caught red-handed on live television for tampering with the ball during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) clash between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings at the Gaddafi Stadium. He appeared to be caught on camera, prompting on-field umpires to intervene, speak to captain Shaheen…
Riyan Parag and Ruturaj Gaikwad GUWAHATI: With Rajasthan Royals hosting a few Indian Premier League matches in their adopted home of Guwahati over the past seasons, top-flight cricket is no novelty to the Assam capital. But with an additional fixture scheduled at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium this year — amid the buzz of the April…