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'Can't expect Pathirana to turn things around': Ashwin advises KKR to hand IPL debuts like SRH to uncapped players
21+ hour, 16+ min ago (179+ words) ALSO READ:'You can't be playing with strike rate of 132 as opener': Sahibzada Farhan reveals how discarded Pakistan player changed his T20 game "They do have players like Tejasvi Dahiya in the dugout, and Saurabh Dubey, the left-arm quick. There is…...
Not a part of playing XII, Delhi Capitals' Nitish Rana faces strict action for heated chat with 4th umpire
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (326+ words) In addition to the 25 per cent match fee fine, Rana has also been handed one demerit point for violating Level 1 of the IPL's Code of Conduct for Players." "Rana was found to have breached article 2. 3 of the IPL's Code of…...
IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders receive big boost as Matheesha Pathirana resumes bowling, but return uncertain
1+ week, 1+ day ago (330+ words) Kolkata Knight Riders have received a big boost as their Rs 18 crore signing Matheesha Pathirana, has started bowling in the net sessions as a part of his rehabilitation programme. This comes as a big relief for the Ajinkya Rahane-led side,…...
KKR head coach reveals Matheesha Pathirana to play practice match in Sri Lanka to prove his fitness
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (362+ words) Matheesha Pathirana of Sri Lanka waves as he walks out onto the field to warm up ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match at Pallekele Cricket Stadium on February 12, 2026 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. ALSO READ: LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka…...
Denied NOC by SLC, RCB's Nuwan Thushara asks court to intervene to play IPL 2026: Report
1+ week, 6+ day ago (402+ words) Nuwan Thushara of RCB celebrates the wicket of Matthew Breetzke of LSG during the 2025 IPL match at Ekana Cricket Stadium on May 27, 2025, in Lucknow, India. Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara on April 2 has taken legal action against Sri Lanka Cricket…...
'Suddenly enforce strict standards before IPL': Sri Lanka great Chaminda Vaas slams SLC over RCB's Nuwan Thushara's NOC denial
2+ week, 5+ day ago (308+ words) RCB's Nuwan Thushara appeals for a wicket during IPL 2025; Sri Lanka's Chaminda Vaas and Angelo Mathews during a practice session. "SLC ignored fitness standards over the past four years," he wrote on X. "Fitness in modern cricket is crucial. But you…...
CSK hire ex-England wicketkeeper-batter as new fielding coach ahead of IPL 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (269+ words) Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and his teammate MS Dhoni in this frame. (Getty) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have appointed former England wicketkeeper-batter James Foster to their coaching staff for the IPL 2026 season. Serving under head coach Stephen Fleming,…...
Pakistan's 'Force Majeure' gimmick backfires, ICC's retort leaves PCB on 'dialogue' mode ahead of IND vs PAK T20 World Cup tie
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (312+ words) Days after PCB's letter, the cricketing governing body has sought an explanation from Pakistan on how the 'Force Majeure' clause can be invoked to justify the team's refusal to play the marquee event. After ICC's warning the Pakistan Cricket Board…...
Sri Lanka rope in former India's batting coach ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (159+ words) Rathour's appointment is structured on a consultancy basis, with the primary objective of sharpening the team's skills ahead of the T20 I World Cup 2026. This move follows his highly successful stint with the Indian national team, where he served as the…...