New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced that tickets for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 playoffs will go on sale from May 20, with District by Zomato appointed as the official ticketing agency for the knockout phase.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
