IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals aim for breaking title drought through familiar and new faces

IANS | March 26, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Banking on a mix of familiar players and fresh recruits, Delhi Capitals look stronger than ever to end their long wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title. Despite a strong start last year by winning their first four matches, DC faltered in the second half of the campaign and finished fifth to miss out on the playoffs for the fourth successive time.

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan picks LSG playing XI, slots Pant at No. 3 spot

IANS | March 26, 2026 3:56 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has picked his playing 12 for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to commence on March 28.

22 games, 17 venues; international cricket returns to B’luru as BCCI unveils 2026-27 home schedule (Ld)

IANS | March 26, 2026 3:41 PM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for senior men’s international home matches for the 2026-27 season, which features an exciting, action-packed schedule with four visiting teams, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Australia, across multiple formats.

Where talent meets opportunity: Uncapped debutants who are ready to seize IPL 2026 spotlight

IANS | March 26, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into more than just a cricket tournament; it embodies the intersection of talent, ambition, and opportunity. The IPL trophy has an inscription on it in Sanskrit, "Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi", which translates to "where talent meets opportunity".

'Read the speculations and smiled...': LSG owner Goenka debunks rumours around Pant’s captaincy

IANS | March 26, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Sanjiv Goenka, owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), dismissed rumours about Rishabh Pant’s captaincy following ‘fake reports’ that suggested the wicketkeeper-batter was losing his leadership role at the franchise ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season and wished the 28-year-old luck for the tournament.

'Keen to play all three formats, we can make it work,' says Cummins on workload and commitments

IANS | March 26, 2026 11:42 AM

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) Australia captain Pat Cummins has acknowledged the growing strain between international commitments and franchise cricket, warning that the balance may become harder to sustain for future players, even as he remains determined to represent Australia across all formats for as long as possible.

Skipper Gaikwad, Samson set to form CSK’s opening pair in IPL 2026

IANS | March 26, 2026 10:07 AM

Mumbai, March 26 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped a hint about the team's opening combination for the Indian Premier League edition, revealing he, along with wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson, will open the innings in IPL 2026.

Worked hard on fitness to keep motivation after IPL stint, says David Warner ahead of PSL campaign

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:44 PM

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) David Warner, the former Australian opener, has revealed that he worked really hard to keep himself motivated and fit after retiring from the Indian Premier League (IPL) two years ago, as he reaches Pakistan and gets ready to captain the Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a news report said on Wednesday.

IPL 2026: KKR pick Saini as replacement for injured Rana; GT bring in Khejroliya for Prithviraj

IANS | March 25, 2026 8:49 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have picked Navdeep Saini as a player replacement for the injured Harshit Rana for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, whereas Gujarat Titans have replaced Prithviraj Yarra with Kulwant Khejroliya.

IPL 2026: ‘I think it's a fresh start now’, says Prithvi Shaw on return to Delhi Capitals

IANS | March 25, 2026 8:42 PM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Prithvi Shaw says he is treating the upcoming Indian Premier League season (IPL) as a fresh start for himself in the set-up, adding that his focus is firmly on contributing for the team and then working his way back into the Indian team.

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IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals aim for breaking title drought through familiar and new faces

IPL 2026: Irfan Pathan picks LSG playing XI, slots Pant at No. 3 spot

22 games, 17 venues; international cricket returns to B’luru as BCCI unveils 2026-27 home schedule (Ld)

Where talent meets opportunity: Uncapped debutants who are ready to seize IPL 2026 spotlight

'Read the speculations and smiled...': LSG owner Goenka debunks rumours around Pant’s captaincy

'Keen to play all three formats, we can make it work,' says Cummins on workload and commitments

Skipper Gaikwad, Samson set to form CSK’s opening pair in IPL 2026

Worked hard on fitness to keep motivation after IPL stint, says David Warner ahead of PSL campaign

IPL 2026: KKR pick Saini as replacement for injured Rana; GT bring in Khejroliya for Prithviraj

IPL 2026: ‘I think it's a fresh start now’, says Prithvi Shaw on return to Delhi Capitals

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