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July 30, 2026 12:08 PM

‘Cap 278 signing off’: Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, bringing the curtain down on a distinguished career that spanned more than two decades and included one of India's most memorable overseas Test triumphs. Rahane, 38, who led India to a historic 2-1 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series win in Australia in 2020-21, made the announcement through a video posted on social media with the caption: "Cap 278 signing off. Thank you for all the love and suppo...

July 13, 2026 1:50 PM

Stephen Fleming steps down as CSK head coach after 18 years in charge

Stephen Fleming has stepped down as head coach of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after guiding the team to five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles in his 18 years in charge, the franchise said on Monday. "The decision was reached with respect and gratitude, following a series of open and honest discussions between Fleming and the Super Kings management," the team said in a statement. Former New Zealand captain Fleming joined Chennai as a player in the inaugural edition of the IPL before taking ...

May 18, 2026 9:40 AM

Delhi stay alive with win over Rajasthan as Bengaluru thrash Punjab to enter playoffs

Delhi Capitals stayed in the top-four race with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League on Sunday, after leaders Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to reach the playoffs with a 23-run win over Punjab Kings. Seventh-placed Delhi are a point below fourth-placed Punjab, who suffered a sixth straight loss, continuing their dismal run after winning six of their first seven matches, with only one regular season game remaining for each. Fifth-placed Rajasth...

May 5, 2026 9:54 AM

Rohit Sharma returns in style, Ryan Rickelton stars as Mumbai beat Lucknow in IPL

Former India captain Rohit Sharma made a triumphant return to the Mumbai Indians starting line-up, smashing 84 off 44 balls as he and fellow opener Ryan Rickelton set the platform for a six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Rohit, back after missing five matches with a hamstring injury, was ably supported by Rickelton, whose explosive 83 off 32 balls laid the foundation for Mumbai's chase at the Wankhede Stadium. Opting to bowl first after winning...

May 1, 2026 12:34 PM

IPL 2026: Gill’s 43 powers GT to comfortable win over RCB

Skipper Shubman Gill led from the front with a blistering 43 off just 18 balls as Gujarat Titans (GT) chased down a modest 156-run target in 15.5 overs, losing six wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 42 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Chasing 156, GT got off to a flying start, spearheaded by Gill. He began aggressively, smashing a four and a six off Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the opening over. Gill continued his assault in the next over, taking on Josh Haz...

April 30, 2026 3:48 PM

IPL sanctions Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag over vaping

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for vaping in the dressing room during an Indian Premier League match, the league organisers said on Thursday. Parag, 24, was seen using an e-cigarette in the dressing room during Rajasthan's six-wicket win over Punjab Kings on Tuesday. Vaping is banned in India, including the sale, production, import and advertising of e-cigarettes. The IPL said Parag had breached the provision relating to "...

April 29, 2026 10:05 AM

IPL 2026: Unbeaten Ferreira hands Punjab Kings first defeat

Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey stitched an unbeaten 77-run partnership off just 32 balls to power Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the 40th IPL 2026 match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Tuesday. With the contest finely poised after 14 overs and the required rate climbing above 12, the pair made the chase look easy. Ferreira and Dubey took full advantage once the spinners were taken off, targeting the...

April 24, 2026 1:12 AM

IPL 2026: CSK hammer MI by 103 runs as Samson slams ton, Hosein stars with ball

A commanding all-round performance led by Sanju Samson’s unbeaten century and Akeal Hosein’s four-wicket haul powered Chennai Super Kings to a 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on Thursday. Samson struck 101 not out off 56 balls to anchor Chennai’s 207 for six after being put in to bat at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The opener held the innings together despite regular wickets, accelerating in the death overs to reach his hundred in 54 deliveries, hitting 10...

April 23, 2026 4:30 PM

Stay in IPL, you will learn: Kevin Pietersen tells Jacob Bethell after Alastair Cook remarks

Kevin Pietersen urged England batter Jacob Bethell to remain in India and wait for opportunities in the Indian Premier League, backing the youngster after criticism from former England captain Alastair Cook. Bethell, 22, has not yet featured for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the current IPL season, prompting Cook to suggest the batter would be better served returning to England to play county cricket for Warwickshire. Pietersen, who has previously played for the Bengaluru franchise, dismi...

April 23, 2026 11:02 AM

Cricket-Marsh seeks IPL redemption after disappointing T20 World Cup

Mitchell Marsh is trying to put a disappointing Twenty20 World Cup campaign behind him but the Australian all-rounder concedes he has yet to hit his stride in the Indian Premier League with the Lucknow Super Giants in urgent need of some inspiration. Marsh delivered a stellar performance in the IPL last year, scoring 627 runs at an average of 48.23, including his highest score in the format with an innings of 117 off 64 balls against Gujarat Titans. But he has fallen far short of those lofty l...