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Bowlers’ plight in IPL: An excess that may start to breed indifference

With 200 being the new 150 and 250 the new 200, is the IPL still a fair contest or an exhibition of relentless hitting with bowlers cast as reluctant extras?

Sanju Samson's MS Dhoni-esque brilliance sees an end to Shubman Gill's knock: ‘We’ve seen it before'

Sanju Samson's stumping of Shubman Gill showcased MS Dhoni's wicketkeeping principles, providing CSK with a crucial moment in their defense of 158 runs.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 49-ball 50 torn into as ‘confusing’, ‘unacceptable’ in modern T20: ‘He couldn’t take a single?’

Murali Kartik was baffled by Ruturaj Gaikwad’s batting approach against Gujarat Titans

INR 26.75 crore investment on Shreyas Iyer explained by Ricky Ponting: ‘I knew he was going to be a great leader’

Punjab Kings' investment in Shreyas Iyer is paying off as he leads the team with structure and control.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi wanted to 'answer with the bat', plotted Praful Hinge revenge plan: 'A lot of things were said...'

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smacked Praful Hinge for four consecutive sixes in the first over, after which the bowler was taken off the attack.

Karun Nair under fire after dropping two catches of Shreyas Iyer against PBKS: ‘At least do some fielding’

Delhi Capitals faced a six-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings after Karun Nair dropped two crucial catches.

LSG vs KKR LIVE Score, IPL 2026: Struggling teams battle to escape foot of table, breathe life into faltering season

Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders LIVE Cricket Score, IPL 2026: KKR finally got a win on the board but remain in 10th place, just behind an LSG team that has gone on a four-match losing streak and looks bereft on ideas.

Sanju Samson eclipses MS Dhoni, KL Rahul in record-breaking dash to fastest 5000 IPL runs by an Indian

All Sanju Samson needed was three runs to reach the milestone, and he got to the mark in the second over of the innings when he smashed a boundary

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi bullying the best of bowlers in the world like ‘he is playing in a gully game’

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15, scored a rapid 103 runs in IPL 2026, showcasing his attacking style with 12 sixes.

Lungi Ngidi breaks silence after suffering horrific neck injury during IPL 2026 DC vs PBKS match

Lungi Ngidi provides a much-needed update after suffering a horrific neck injury during an IPL 2026 match between the Delhi Capitals and the Punjab Kings.

‘Sooryavanshi best 15-year-old sportsman ever, Lamine Yamal level talent’: ENG keeper totally mesmerised by the Indian

It’s a huge compliment for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi! And he deserves every ounce of it, make no mistake.

CSK vs GT LIVE Score, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings seek momentum, Gujarat Titans eye reset as pressure mounts on Gill

Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans LIVE Cricket Score, IPL 2026: CSK face GT in their upcoming IPL 2026 fixture in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Both sides have been going through patchy campaigns, having won three and lost four games.

‘I know all your secrets’: Ishan Kishan warned Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, used ‘inside stories’ as leverage but plan failed

Ishan Kishan was full of praise for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following the latter's 103-run knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Despite horrendous showing in PSL for Hyderabad Kinsmen, Maxwell is nowhere close to his end as BBL coach lends support

With 26 runs in five innings, Glenn Maxwell, who opted out of IPL 2026, has continued to cut a sorry figure.

Ajit Agarkar told to give ‘Brian Lara’ treatment to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and delay his India debut: ‘I apologise’

Amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's heroics in the IPL, the Indian management has been urged to delay his debut and give him the Brian Lara debut.

Auqib Nabi’s bubble bursts! With no pace, no variety, no Plan B, is he really the next big thing in Indian bowling?

A good bowler is a good bowler, no matter what the format is. Going by Nabi’s show so far in the IPL, it’s clear he is not as he has been made out to be.

‘Is Riyan Parag the right captain?’ Virender Sehwag puts Rajasthan Royals management under the microscope

Virender Sehwag questioned Riyan Parag's appointment as the captain of the Rajasthan Royals. Here's what he said.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi injury update: How serious is his hamstring after 15-year-old forced to hobble off the field

Rajasthan Royals batting coach Vikram Rathour provides an update on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after he hobbled off the field.

MS Dhoni regains full fitness, but reluctant to come back into CSK's playing XI; informs team management: Report

According to a report, MS Dhoni has regained full fitness, but is yet reluctant to walk back into the playing XI.

Stygian gloom at Delhi Capitals: Axar fails in hottest KPI but franchise can’t do anything but wring hands in despair

Axar Patel has to take responsibility. Just playing the good guy is not going to work.

Ishan Kishan makes bold declaration after masterclass against Rajasthan Royals makes mockery of 229-run chase

Ishan Kishan smashed 74 runs off 31 balls to help Sunrisers Hyderabad register their fourth win on the trot.

‘My new favourite player’: Pat Cummins goes gaga after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi knocks the stuffing out of SRH

Pat Cummins is mighty impressed with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the latter's century against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026.

INR 89 lakh loss in three deliveries: Shreyas Iyer allowed to take the game away by Karun Nair

Delhi Capitals faltered against Punjab Kings despite setting a high total. Two dropped catches of Shreyas Iyer by Karun Nair cost them an estimated ₹89.38 lakh.