IPL 2026: ‘Watching the ball and playing our shots has worked for us,' says Kishan on SRH approach

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:51 PM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan believes keeping batting simple and reacting to the ball rather than overthinking situations has been the key to his side’s approach in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as they clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.

IPL 2026: Akeal Hosein back as CSK opt to bat against unchanged SRH

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:22 PM

Chennai, May 18 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and elected to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 63 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday. CSK have made one change to their playing XI as Akeal Hosein is back, while MS Dhoni is still missing the match due to injury.

IPL 2026: ‘League will continue as scheduled’, says Dhumal as he dismisses reports of closed-door playoffs

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has dismissed speculation surrounding the possibility of the playoffs of the 2026 edition being held behind closed doors or rescheduled due to concerns linked to fuel usage and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Former England captain and rugby union player Mike Smith dies aged 92

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:38 PM

London, May 18 (IANS) Former England Test captain Mike Smith, widely known by his initials MJK, has died at the age of 92, the Warwickshire County Cricket Club said on Monday.

‘Kohli delivers through performances, not reels’: IPL chief Arun Dhumal urges cricketers to stay focused

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:27 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has urged cricketers to prioritise their on-field performances over social media activity during tournaments, saying players should remain focused on cricket instead of spending time making reels and behind-the-scenes content.

IPL 2026: Abishek Porel embodies fearless new generation of batters, says KL Rahul

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper‑batter KL Rahul has hailed Abishek Porel as a shining example of the fearless new generation of Indian batters, adding that he’s been impressed by his ability to hit sixes and access all parts of the ground without any fear of the situation in a game.

IPL 2026: Hazlewood and Bhuvi's success down to sticking to basics, says KL Rahul

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper‑batter KL Rahul has lauded the consistency of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in T20s, saying their success lies in doing the simple things right under pressure. The duo have been central to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) becoming the first team to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs.

IPL 2026: Lucky that Virat was batting out there, says Venkatesh Iyer after his unbeaten 73 vs PBKS

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:20 PM

Dharamshala, May 18 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer credited Virat Kohli and mentor Dinesh Karthik for helping him remain calm during his match-winning innings against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Arshdeep Singh is fully fit, actively training and raring to go, says PBKS

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:35 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Punjab Kings on Monday issued a strong clarification around the fitness of their lead fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, insisting that the left‑arm pacer is “fully fit” and has been actively training with the squad ahead of a crucial phase in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: When and where to watch RR vs LSG, know all details

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:53 PM

Jaipur, May 18 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals will take on Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday in a high-stakes encounter that could significantly influence the playoff picture as the league stage nears its conclusion. With the competition intensifying and every result carrying added weight, both sides enter the fixture with sharply contrasting momentum and objectives.

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IPL 2026: ‘Watching the ball and playing our shots has worked for us,' says Kishan on SRH approach

IPL 2026: Akeal Hosein back as CSK opt to bat against unchanged SRH

IPL 2026: ‘League will continue as scheduled’, says Dhumal as he dismisses reports of closed-door playoffs

Former England captain and rugby union player Mike Smith dies aged 92

‘Kohli delivers through performances, not reels’: IPL chief Arun Dhumal urges cricketers to stay focused

IPL 2026: Abishek Porel embodies fearless new generation of batters, says KL Rahul

IPL 2026: Hazlewood and Bhuvi's success down to sticking to basics, says KL Rahul

IPL 2026: Lucky that Virat was batting out there, says Venkatesh Iyer after his unbeaten 73 vs PBKS

IPL 2026: Arshdeep Singh is fully fit, actively training and raring to go, says PBKS

IPL 2026: When and where to watch RR vs LSG, know all details

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