IPL 2026

129 articles

One Rule for Some, Another for Misbah: Pakistan Cricket's Conflict of Interest Problem

One Rule for Some, Another for Misbah: Pakistan Cricket's Conflict of Interest Problem

Sarfaraz Ahmed and Wahab Riaz were stopped from working with Quetta Gladiators. Misbah ul Haq is sitting in Peshawar Zalmi's dugout as a paid PCB selector. The PCB has yet to explain the difference.

The Cricket Standard Desk 11 Apr 2026 3 min read
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From a Birthday Drive in Sikar to Eden Gardens: Mukul Choudhary's Story Is the Kind Cricket Was Made For

From a Birthday Drive in Sikar to Eden Gardens: Mukul Choudhary's Story Is the Kind Cricket Was Made For

Mukul Choudhary smashed 54\* off 27 balls to win a last-ball thriller for LSG vs KKR. His father quit civil service exam preparation to fund his cricket — and the 21-year-old is repaying every rupee.

The Cricket Standard Desk 11 Apr 2026 5 min read
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Tennis Balls, Red Balls and Bhuvneshwar's Advice: How T Natarajan Rebuilt Himself After a Year of Injuries

Tennis Balls, Red Balls and Bhuvneshwar's Advice: How T Natarajan Rebuilt Himself After a Year of Injuries

T Natarajan missed most of IPL 2025 with a collarbone injury. He rebuilt with tennis balls, red balls and advice from Bhuvneshwar Kumar — and is now DC's best death bowler in IPL 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk 11 Apr 2026 3 min read
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One Run, One Rule, One Big Question: The Law That Cost Delhi Capitals the Match

One Run, One Rule, One Big Question: The Law That Cost Delhi Capitals the Match

A DRS reversal gave Nitish Rana his wicket back — but couldn't restore the run DC had completed. The dead ball law cost Delhi one run in a one-run defeat, and the cricket world is asking why.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Apr 2026 4 min read
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Gill Scores 70, GT Win by One Run — But the Bowling Calls Keep Raising Questions

Gill Scores 70, GT Win by One Run — But the Bowling Calls Keep Raising Questions

GT beat DC by one run as Shubman Gill hit 70 — but Irfan Pathan says giving the final powerplay over to Ashok Sharma on a black-soil pitch was a significant captaincy error.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Apr 2026 3 min read
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Two Needed, Two Balls, One Decision: How David Miller's Hesitation Cost Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad

Two Needed, Two Balls, One Decision: How David Miller's Hesitation Cost Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad

David Miller didn't take a single off the penultimate ball with DC needing 2 from 2. GT won by one. Sanjay Bangar calls it indecision — and DC now hold the IPL record for most one-run defeats.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Apr 2026 3 min read
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Two Sixes Off Bumrah at 15: Why Graeme Smith Thinks Sooryavanshi Is IPL 2026's Biggest Story

Two Sixes Off Bumrah at 15: Why Graeme Smith Thinks Sooryavanshi Is IPL 2026's Biggest Story

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi hit Jasprit Bumrah for two sixes off three balls on his very first encounter with the world's best T20 bowler. Graeme Smith says the 15-year-old could be IPL 2026's biggest name.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Apr 2026 3 min read
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Toe on the Rope, Eyes Off the Angles: The Finn Allen Dismissal That Has IPL Umpiring Under Fire Again

Toe on the Rope, Eyes Off the Angles: The Finn Allen Dismissal That Has IPL Umpiring Under Fire Again

Finn Allen was given out caught by Digvesh Rathi in KKR vs LSG despite replays showing the fielder's foot appeared to touch the boundary rope — umpires did not check enough angles.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Apr 2026 3 min read
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A Fun Punjabi Video, Then Threat Messages: The Week That Shresta Iyer Did Not Deserve

A Fun Punjabi Video, Then Threat Messages: The Week That Shresta Iyer Did Not Deserve

Shresta Iyer posted a funny video after PBKS-KKR was rained out, received threats and abuse online, and deleted it on Thursday — while making clear she did nothing wrong.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Apr 2026 2 min read
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"It's On Me": Ruturaj Gaikwad Owns the Crisis After CSK's Third Straight IPL 2026 Defeat

"It's On Me": Ruturaj Gaikwad Owns the Crisis After CSK's Third Straight IPL 2026 Defeat

Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 7 runs and took full blame for CSK's 43-run loss to RCB in IPL 2026. It's the seventh straight defeat as CSK captain and their worst start in years.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Apr 2026 2 min read
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2.25 Economy, 18 Dots, 2 Wickets: Mohammed Shami Has Not Finished With Indian Cricket Yet

2.25 Economy, 18 Dots, 2 Wickets: Mohammed Shami Has Not Finished With Indian Cricket Yet

Mohammed Shami hasn't played for India since March 2025. His 4-0-9-2 against SRH — the most economical spell of his IPL career — may have just changed that conversation completely.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Apr 2026 3 min read
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Seven Losses in a Row and No Dhoni in Sight: CSK's Season Is Already at a Crossroads

Seven Losses in a Row and No Dhoni in Sight: CSK's Season Is Already at a Crossroads

MS Dhoni has no confirmed return date as CSK suffer a third straight IPL 2026 defeat. Ruturaj Gaikwad says Dhoni is "getting back slowly" while CSK extend their losing run to seven.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Apr 2026 2 min read
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Shami Breaks the Top Order, Pant Seals It in the Last Over: LSG Get the Win They Needed

Shami Breaks the Top Order, Pant Seals It in the Last Over: LSG Get the Win They Needed

Mohammed Shami's 2/9 wrecked SRH's top order and Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 68 sealed victory off the penultimate ball as LSG edged SRH in a tense IPL 2026 thriller in Hyderabad.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Apr 2026 3 min read
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Eight Sixes, a Ball Out of the Stadium and 99 Not Out in 35 Balls: Tim David Dismantles CSK at Chinnaswamy

Eight Sixes, a Ball Out of the Stadium and 99 Not Out in 35 Balls: Tim David Dismantles CSK at Chinnaswamy

Tim David's 70 off 25 balls, including four sixes off Jamie Overton in one over and a 106m hit out of the stadium powered RCB to 250/3 and a 43-run win over CSK in IPL 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Apr 2026 3 min read
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200 Wickets, 25-Ball 70 and a Record Total: RCB's Night to Remember at Chinnaswamy

200 Wickets, 25-Ball 70 and a Record Total: RCB's Night to Remember at Chinnaswamy

Bhuvneshwar Kumar made IPL history as the first fast bowler to 200 wickets, while Tim David's 70 off 25 balls and Rajat Patidar's 48* powered RCB to a record 250/3 against CSK.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Apr 2026 3 min read
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