'Been a long time coming': Cummins confirms his availability for RR clash

IANS | April 24, 2026 5:27 PM

Jaipur, April 24 (IANS) 2016 champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have received a big boost ahead of their clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium as their designated captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that he will play his first match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.

IPL 2026: 'Mumbai Indians have certainly missed Rohit Sharma,' says Aakash Chopra

IANS | April 24, 2026 4:52 PM

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has pointed to the absence of veteran opener Rohit Sharma as a key reason behind the struggles of the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, following their heavy 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

Road to 2027 World Cup: Samson's red-hot form puts Pant’s ODI spot under serious threat

Chetan Sharma | April 24, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Sanju Samson’s stunning form in the white-ball games has once again sparked a major selection debate in Indian cricket. After impressive performances during the T20 World Cup earlier this year, the stylish wicketkeeper-batter has carried that momentum into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, forcing fans and experts alike to ask one big question — should he now replace Rishabh Pant in India’s ODI setup?