IPL 2026: 'Don’t want to put a ceiling on anything,' says Markram on judging the right score in a game

IANS | April 5, 2026 4:07 PM

Hyderabad, April 5 (IANS) Ahead of Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) encounter against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday, all-rounder Aiden Markram opened up about the demands of franchise cricket and his team's preparations. Markram, who is an integral part of LSG’s unit, shared his thoughts on the IPL's high level of competition and the responsibility for setting the right targets, stating that one must keep an open mind and not put a "ceiling on anything."

RCB pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar one wicket away from 200-wicket milestone in IPL

IANS | April 5, 2026 1:31 PM

Bengaluru, April 5 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar is on the verge of creating history when the defending champions take on Chennai Super Kings on Sunday here at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The right-arm medium pacer, who has 199 wickets in 191 IPL matches, is set to become the second player to reach the 200-wicket milestone. Moreover, he will become the first fast bowler to achieve this feat.

'Losing quick wickets, bowlers lacked rhythm': Hayden dissects GT's narrow loss to RR

IANS | April 5, 2026 11:47 AM

Ahmedabad, April 5 (IANS) Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden believes a sudden flurry of wickets turned a certain victory into a "heartbreaking" loss against the Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a target of 211, GT were well-placed at many points. After ten overs, they were 103 for 1. But then Ravi Bishnoi changed the game as the hosts went from 107 for 1 in the 11th over to 161/7 in the 15th.

IPL 2026: ‘Jurel asked me to go with Jofra for 19th,’ reveals Riyan Parag after Royals’ thrilling win

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:37 AM

Ahmedabad, April 5 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag revealed that wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel played a key role in a crucial tactical call late in the game, suggesting that Jofra Archer bowl the 19th over during their dramatic six-run win over Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.