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Ex-India cricketer slams CA’s workload management plan as Starc, Cummins & Hazlewood set to miss IPL 2026 start

Ex-India cricketer slams CA’s workload management plan as Starc, Cummins & Hazlewood set to miss IPL 2026 start

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3 min readMar 21, 2026 11:44 AM IST With just a few days left for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, there has been a growing list of players who are set to miss out on the initial phase of the tournament due to various reasons, but it’s the omission of the ace Australian pace trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc that has made the biggest headline. Cricket Australia (CA) is reported to be taking a cautious approach to managing its pacers ahead of a gruelling international schedule, which means Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be without their star fast bowlers for the first few games because of CA’s workload management plan. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra slammed CA for their conservative approach, saying the IPL franchises would, at some point, need to take a call on this. He said, “I’m thinking, now if Mitchell Starc is also not coming at the start, what is Cricket Australia even doing? You didn’t let Josh Hazlewood come. Pat Cummins isn’t …

“I lost 7kg”: Shreyas Iyer reveals grueling reality of spleen injury ahead of IPL 2026 title charge | Cricket News

“I lost 7kg”: Shreyas Iyer reveals grueling reality of spleen injury ahead of IPL 2026 title charge | Cricket News

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2 min readMar 21, 2026 12:18 AM IST Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer has opened up about his injury recovery that saw him lose seven kilograms. In the third ODI during India’s tour of Australia, Iyer had picked up an injury to his spleen while fielding, which took months to recover from. Iyer was initially admitted to the ICU in a Sydney hospital before being released. “It’s always challenging to come back after an injury. I had lost around seven kg due to the injury, it was a severe one,” Iyer said at Punjab Kings’ jersey unveiling event in Mohali, ahead of the start of IPL 2026 next week. “Thankfully, I was back in good shape after two months. But gaining those 7 kg back took a lot of effort. I enjoy challenges, and that was one I had to overcome. I’m glad I came through that phase and am back representing my team, and also having represented India in the previous series. I feel proud of myself.” Shreyas Iyer suffered a nasty fall while …

KKR pacer Harshit Rana ruled out for the entire IPL 2026 season | Cricket News

KKR pacer Harshit Rana ruled out for the entire IPL 2026 season | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 20, 2026 07:36 PM IST Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be without the services of their pacer Harshit Rana as he was ruled out of the entire IPL 2026 on Friday. The young pacer suffered a ligament strain in his right knee during India’s T20 World Cup warm-up game against South Africa, following which he underwent surgery in February, needing an extensive rehabilitation process. “It is a big blow because Harshit Rana has been an integral part of this team for the last couple of seasons, also the championship season. Over the last year, he’s really grown as a cricketer,” KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar said, without giving a confirmed timeline for Harshit Rana’s return to action. “We will always miss Harshit Rana, it’s not easy to replace him. But over the last few days, we’ve looked at a few bowlers as to who fits in and who can do that role to the best of their prowess. Hopefully, we’ll take a call in a couple of days,” Nayar added. …

Mitchell Starc ruled out of IPL 2026 start due to workload management as Delhi Capitals suffer huge blow

Mitchell Starc ruled out of IPL 2026 start due to workload management as Delhi Capitals suffer huge blow

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3 min readUpdated: Mar 20, 2026 11:22 AM IST Star Australian pacer Mitchell Starc will miss the start of the Indian Premier League 2026, becoming the latest in a long line of Aussie players set to sit out the opening half of the tournament. With Cricket Australia taking a cautious approach to managing its pacers ahead of a gruelling international schedule, Delhi Capitals will be without their ace speedster for the first few games, according to a report by cricket.com.au. Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood will also miss the IPL’s opening phase under the same workload management plan. The trio’s availability will depend on their progress through return-to-play protocols over the next few weeks. Starc, picked up by Delhi Capitals for INR 11.75 crore, was a vital cog in their pace attack. Fellow Australian quicks Nathan Ellis and Jack Edwards have also been ruled out due to injuries. Ellis, who was slated to lead the pace attack for Chennai Super Kings, suffered a hamstring injury and won’t recover in time, forcing the franchise to explore …

‘It’s been six months’: Yuzvendra Chahal opens up on quitting alcohol ahead of IPL 2026 return | Cricket News

‘It’s been six months’: Yuzvendra Chahal opens up on quitting alcohol ahead of IPL 2026 return | Cricket News

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3 min readMar 18, 2026 09:47 PM IST Out-of-favour India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal opened up on overcoming his issues with consuming alcohol while ruing a missed shot at winning an IPL title in 2025 with the Punjab Kings. The leg-spinner had been part of an IPL-winning side in 2013 with the Mumbai Indians, but has never featured in a victorious XI despite featuring in three finals with three different teams since. Chahal represented Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2016 final which they lost to the SunRisers Hyderabad. Representing Rajasthan Royals, Chahal had ended up on the losing side during the 2022 final against Gujarat Titans. Moving to the Punjab Kings last year, Chahal came close to breaking the drought before falling at the final hurdle against his former side, SRH. Under the inspired captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS had made only their second final in 17 years before they finished agonisingly short in the final against RCB by six runs. Chahal lamented the absence of Punjab’s strike pacer, Marco Jansen, in the final, insisting that …

‘No trophies, only prersonal records’

‘No trophies, only prersonal records’

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3 min readMar 18, 2026 03:11 PM IST There is a perennial debate among cricket fans about who is the greater player in Indian Premier League history – Mr IPL Suresh Raina or Mr 360° AB de Villiers. While fanbases continue to duel over making their favourite cricketer come out on top in a head-to-head comparison, there was once a verdict from Gautam Gambhir that stirred up the cricketing world and raised eyebrows. The current India head coach had famously dismissed any comparison between the two, calling Raina the undisputed winner based on trophies won. Gambhir had argued that de Villiers, despite his individual brilliance, has no major silverware to show for his efforts, whereas Raina was an influential figure in Chennai Super Kings’ multiple title-winning campaigns. He had said, “What are the parameters? AB de Villiers didn’t win anything in his career. He didn’t win anything. Neither did he win the IPL nor any ICC events. Suresh Raina played his entire cricket at Chepauk (Chennai). AB de Villiers played one or two years in …

Punjab Kings IPL Match Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table, Date, Time and Venue For TATA IPL 2026

Punjab Kings IPL Match Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table, Date, Time and Venue For TATA IPL 2026

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2 min readMar 11, 2026 05:41 PM IST Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Match Schedule, Dates and Fixtures List: Punjab Kings will start their IPL 2026 season against the Gujarat Titans at home on 31 March. Follow the IPL 2026 schedule announcement on our IPL 2026 schedule liveblog or check out full schedule of 1st phase of IPL 2026   Punjab Kings enjoyed a remarkable campaign in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League, finishing at the top of the points table after a dominant league stage. They carried that momentum into the Playoffs but eventually fell short in the final, losing the title clash to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after coming so close to their maiden title. However, Punjab will look to build on that strong run in the upcoming campaign under Shreyas Iyer.   Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2026 Schedule – Match List   PBKS full squad: Shreyas Iyer(C), Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan, Suryansh …

Punjab Kings IPL Match Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table, Date, Time and Venue For TATA IPL 2026

Punjab Kings IPL Match Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table, Date, Time and Venue For TATA IPL 2026

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2 min readMar 11, 2026 05:41 PM IST Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Match Schedule, Dates and Fixtures List: Punjab Kings will start their IPL 2026 season against the Gujarat Titans at home on 31 March. Follow the IPL 2026 schedule announcement on our IPL 2026 schedule liveblog or check out full schedule of 1st phase of IPL 2026   Punjab Kings enjoyed a remarkable campaign in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League, finishing at the top of the points table after a dominant league stage. They carried that momentum into the Playoffs but eventually fell short in the final, losing the title clash to Royal Challengers Bengaluru after coming so close to their maiden title. However, Punjab will look to build on that strong run in the upcoming campaign under Shreyas Iyer.   Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2026 Schedule – Match List   PBKS full squad: Shreyas Iyer(C), Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan, Suryansh …

Lucknow Super Giants IPL Match Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table, Date, Time and Venue For TATA IPL 2026

Lucknow Super Giants IPL Match Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table, Date, Time and Venue For TATA IPL 2026

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2 min readMar 11, 2026 05:39 PM IST Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Match Schedule, Dates and Fixtures List: Lucknow Super Giants will start their IPL 2026 season against Delhi Capitals at home, then play an away game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, followed by a trip to Kolkata to face the three-time champions and return home to face Gujarat Titans. Although Lucknow Super Giants started the 2025 campaign well, they lost their bearings halfway through the season. Rishabh Pant’s form was a major concern for the franchise alongside their bowling returns. Their batting was filled with firepower, but the bowling lacked the same cutting edge. As per their retentions the franchise released Ravi Bishnoi after having placed a lot of faith in retaining him before the mega auction, with the spinner being let go after a less than impressive season to go with the rise of Digvesh Rathi. LSG had also let go of David Miller and Akash Deep while retaining most of their core. LSG has acquired veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami from Sunrisers Hyderabad …

Rajasthan Royals IPL Match Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table, Date, Time and Venue For TATA IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals IPL Match Schedule, Fixtures, Time Table, Date, Time and Venue For TATA IPL 2026

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2 min readUpdated: Mar 11, 2026 05:38 PM IST Rajasthan Royals IPL 2026 Match Schedule, Dates and Fixtures List: Rajasthan Royals will start their IPL 2026 season against the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati. Rajasthan will play three home games in Guwahati (their home away from home) in the first phase and play one away game.   Follow the IPL 2026 schedule announcement on our IPL 2026 schedule liveblog or check out full schedule of 1st phase of IPL 2026   Rajasthan Royals had a disappointing campaign in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League, finishing ninth on the points table with just four wins in the tournament. The inaugural champions struggled for consistency throughout the season, resulting in an early exit from the playoff race. However, Rajasthan will be hoping to bounce back in the upcoming campaign after making a series of changes during the mini-auction. In a major reshuffle, the one-time winners traded their captain Sanju Samson to the Chennai Super Kings in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran. …