Pathirana clears fitness test, granted NOC from SLC to join KKR: Report

IANS | April 12, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have received a big boost ahead of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday, as pacer Matheesha Pathirana has reportedly cleared the fitness test and been granted the no-objection certificate from the Sri Lankan board to travel to India and link up with his team, KKR.

IPL 2026: The monkey is off Samson’s back after this hundred, says Raina

IANS | April 12, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former India and Chennai Super Kings batter Suresh Raina believes Sanju Samson’s match-winning century against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 has effectively removed the burden of expectation from the shoulders of the wicketkeeper-batter and silenced his critics.

'Grateful to BCCI for bringing IPL to Guwahati,' says Assam Cricket Association

IANS | April 12, 2026 3:07 PM

Guwahati, April 12 (IANS) The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for allocating three Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 matches, which were successfully organised at the Barsapara Stadium, terming it a big boost for cricket in the state.

Gaikwad will feel at ease with two points on the board for CSK: Faf du Plessis

IANS | April 12, 2026 2:49 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes that skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad will "feel at ease" after leading Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, a victory which he feels will go a long way in giving them the confidence for bringing their campaign on track.