IPL 2026: With new captain Parag and return of Ravindra Jadeja, RR look for consistency (SWOT)

IANS | March 27, 2026 8:22 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) A new era begins for Rajasthan Royals as Riyan Parag takes over as captain and former India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja joins the team. After a disappointing 2025 season, the inaugural champions are relying on a revamped squad and a youthful lineup to bounce back and end their long wait for a second IPL title.

IPL 2026: Players' switch from PSL to IPL reinforced the top league's better product and platform

IANS | March 27, 2026 8:09 PM

Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Though they are organised in neighbouring countries and in the same time frame, the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are worlds apart when it comes to their potential, revenues, popularity, and influence.

IPL 2026: Fresh off 2025 season, PBKS look to continue rich form with core Indian squad (SWOT)

IANS | March 27, 2026 7:15 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Fresh off a runners-up finish in the 2025 edition, Punjab Kings head into Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 with renewed belief and a strong Indian core. Under Shreyas Iyer's leadership, PBKS has a talented squad filled with versatile players. However, questions about balance and consistency could affect their title challenge.

IPL 2026: PBKS young guns are fearless, confident, aren’t into overthinking, says Shashank Singh

IANS | March 27, 2026 7:10 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh says the fearlessness and confidence shown by the franchise's youngsters is their most striking aspect going into IPL 2026, adding that their ability to stay free of overthinking sets them apart from more experienced players, including himself.

IPL 2026: Wasim Jaffer picks CSK playing XI, slots MS Dhoni at number 6

IANS | March 27, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer has picked the strongest playing XI for the five time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to begin on March 28.

All Indian captains make IPL 2026 quite significant from a leadership perspective, says Paranjape

IANS | March 27, 2026 6:48 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) For the first time, all ten IPL franchises will be led by Indian captains in the upcoming season starting on Saturday, and Jatin Paranjape, the former cricketer and national selector, feels that fact makes the tournament worth watching from a leadership perspective.

IPL 2026: Positivity from DC coaches gave belief for being selected, says Auqib Nabi

IANS | March 27, 2026 4:55 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Delhi Capitals pacer Auqib Nabi said encouraging words from the franchise’s coaching staff during pre-auction trials, particularly from head coach Hemang Badani, gave him the self-belief that an IPL call-up was within reach if he kept performing in domestic cricket.

IPL 2026: When and Where to watch, know all details

IANS | March 27, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The stage is all set for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to commence on March 28, with the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on 2016 champion Sunrisers Hyderabad at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan credits GT culture for success, eyes bigger role this season

Niharika Raina | March 27, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan, who finished as the leading run-scorer of 2025 IPL, says stepping into a new identity and embracing responsibility was his biggest takeaway from a breakout campaign, adding that the franchise’s culture has also played a huge hand in his success in the ten-team competition.

PSL turns into a colour chaos: Akmal says, 'Kits dyed at dupatta gali...', fans upset with poor-quality broadcast

IANS | March 27, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) As the 2026 Pakistan Super League (PSL) opening match between the Lahore Qalandars and the Hyderabad Kingsmen unfolded at Gaddafi Stadium, all eyes briefly shifted from the players to the ball itself, which mysteriously began to take on a pink hue.

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IPL 2026: With new captain Parag and return of Ravindra Jadeja, RR look for consistency (SWOT)

IPL 2026: Players' switch from PSL to IPL reinforced the top league's better product and platform

IPL 2026: Fresh off 2025 season, PBKS look to continue rich form with core Indian squad (SWOT)

IPL 2026: PBKS young guns are fearless, confident, aren’t into overthinking, says Shashank Singh

IPL 2026: Wasim Jaffer picks CSK playing XI, slots MS Dhoni at number 6

All Indian captains make IPL 2026 quite significant from a leadership perspective, says Paranjape

IPL 2026: Positivity from DC coaches gave belief for being selected, says Auqib Nabi

IPL 2026: When and Where to watch, know all details

IPL 2026: Sai Sudharsan credits GT culture for success, eyes bigger role this season

PSL turns into a colour chaos: Akmal says, 'Kits dyed at dupatta gali...', fans upset with poor-quality broadcast

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