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SRH captain Pat Cummins mulls skipping IPL 2027 for Ashes: ‘Something has to give’

SRH captain Pat Cummins mulls skipping IPL 2027 for Ashes: ‘Something has to give’

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3 min readUpdated: Jun 3, 2026 11:09 AM IST Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins could have a limited role with the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season next year. Or perhaps none at all. With an intense international calendar set to peak in the 2027 calendar year, Cummins is open to cutting down on his franchise commitments over the season. “Something has to give,” he said. And it’s not going to be one of the 150th anniversary Test at MCG in March, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in India, a potential World Test Championship final or the ODI World Cup defence in late 2027. ALSO READ | 12 matches in 40 days: India set for biggest cricket tour to New Zealand in October Sandwiched between either end of a jam-packed international season will be the 20th edition of the IPL, running over two months between March and May and the Sunrisers skipper will be mindful of the workload that could hamper Australia’s star pace trio involving himself, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Ashes, WC …

Why Josh Hazlewood feels RCB are like Australia, Bhuvneshwar similar to Cummins, Starc

Why Josh Hazlewood feels RCB are like Australia, Bhuvneshwar similar to Cummins, Starc

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3 min readMay 17, 2026 10:58 AM IST Royal Challengers Bengaluru seam spearhead Josh Hazlewood is feeling very much at home in India these days. The veteran Aussie pacer isn’t missing his long-time international teammates Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc either in the RCB colours with the seasoned Bhuvneshwar Kumar around. Since last season, Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood have formed a deadly new-ball combination integral to RCB’s success in lifting the title last year and to their top spot in the standings after 12 games this season. Speaking ahead of their penultimate league stage match against the Punjab Kings in Dharamsala, Hazlewood likened his partnership with Bhuvneshwar to his vaunted pairing in Australian colours. “It’s a little bit like bowling with Patty [Pat Cummins ] and Starcy [Mitchell Starc] for Australia. Bhuvi probably pitches it up a little more and swings the ball. I can hit the seam and get a bit of bounce. It’s nice to have balance in your attack. Last year and this year we’ve had a nice mix,” Hazlewood said. ALSO READ …

How Mitchell Starc has revitalised DC bowling attack: ‘His presence gives others confidence’ | Cricket News

How Mitchell Starc has revitalised DC bowling attack: ‘His presence gives others confidence’ | Cricket News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 4, 2026 11:29 PM IST Delhi Capitals (DC) returned to winning ways after three successive losses when they aced a big chase against Rajasthan Royals in their previous game, and the inclusion of a genuine legend of the game may have something to do with it. Mitchell Starc played for the first time this season in Jaipur, and his three wickets – one in the first over and two towards the end of the innings – kept the total to something which DC could chase down. Bowling coach Munaf Patel was relieved to have Starc at his disposal, especially after his team failed to defend 264 against the Punjab Kings. “It’s vital to have a wicket-taker inside the Powerplay, as that’s key to prevent a team from getting a really big score. Early wickets change the scenario completely,” the former India seamer said on the eve of the game against Chennai Super Kings. Not only does Starc get wickets himself, but he also helps those around him get better. “Bowling …

‘same issue continued this season’

‘same issue continued this season’

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2 min readMay 2, 2026 01:57 PM IST Riyan Parag’s form has been up and down in the ongoing Indian Premier League season. However, the Rajasthan Royals skipper blitzed with a 50-ball 90 on Friday against the Delhi Capitals. The innings was all about the talent Parag promises to deliver. However, former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer pointed out a major issue in Parag’s batting since having a breakthrough season in 2024. “He also had a fantastic batting season in 2024, I think that was his breakthrough season, and after that he even played for India. Everyone felt that the boy has talent, but he was not performing consistently. There was no consistency. The same issue continued this season as well. Even last season, he did not score many runs, and this season too he was struggling,” Jaffer said. “Today was the day when the old Riyan Parag seemed to be back, because his bat speed and shot selection were excellent. Even this season he tried a few shots early on, but they were going straight …

Ian Bishop on Mitchell Starc’s comeback for Delhi Capitals

Ian Bishop on Mitchell Starc’s comeback for Delhi Capitals

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3 min readMay 2, 2026 01:03 PM IST With his spell of 3 for 40 runs for Delhi Capitals against hosts Rajasthan Royals in their seven-wicket win on Friday night, Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc marked his return to competitive cricket after a gap of more than three months. Starc last played international cricket in January, when he played in the fifth and final Ashes Test at Sydney, and was sidelined due to elbow and shoulder injuries. Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop termed Starc’s return to cricket as an ‘impressive’ one and shared how he brought back the firepower for Delhi Capitals in this IPL. “Very impressed. I had my question in my own mind about what sort of form he would come into this after the protected break that he had. And he brought some firepower for them, which was pleasing. His last over, I think, went for a few runs otherwise the figures would have been a lot better. I am happy with that from Delhi’s point of view,” Ian Bishop said on …

Axar Patel on his message to Delhi Capitals after record lowest total against RCB

Axar Patel on his message to Delhi Capitals after record lowest total against RCB

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4 min readMay 2, 2026 11:56 AM IST On Friday, the Axar Patel led Delhi Capitals were coming into the match against hosts Rajasthan Royals following the team’s nine-wicket loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Delhi on Monday. The team was bundled out for a total of 75 runs, the 12th lowest total in IPL history. It was a target which was surpassed by the Bengaluru side in 6.3 overs. As the Capitals scored a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Friday night, it also meant that the Axar Patel led side stopped its three-match losing streak and posted their fourth win of the tournament to climb to the sixth spot in the points table with a total of eight points. Patel shared how he was telling his team post the loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru that they can always turn things around and how he is glad to see the team win on Friday. “Even after the last match, when I was giving interviews, I was saying the same thing — that you have …

‘It’s nice to get some cobwebs out, get back to…’ – Mitchell Starc on his spell against Rajasthan Royals

‘It’s nice to get some cobwebs out, get back to…’ – Mitchell Starc on his spell against Rajasthan Royals

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4 min readMay 2, 2026 11:13 AM IST With a spell of 3 for 40 during Delhi Capitals’ seven-wicket win over hosts Rajasthan Royals, Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc made a return to white-ball cricket after more than four months. The 36-year-old pacer, who had been sidelined from cricket since January after suffering shoulder and elbow injuries, joined the DC earlier this week. He took the wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Ravindra Jadeja in his four-over spell on Friday night to set up his team’s first win in their last four matches. Starc termed his performance as ‘getting some cobwebs out’ and said it feels nice for him to return to competitive cricket. “It’s nice to get some cobwebs out, get back to the speed of the game. I think it was good to get some running in the legs, but nice to be back around the guys, get some training in, and then obviously get the win tonight. So, yeah, nice to return. I’ve been bowling a little bit for a couple of …

Rahul, Nissanka revive Capitals in style

Rahul, Nissanka revive Capitals in style

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Two bizarre tailspins later, once posting 264 and then crumbling to 75, Delhi Capitals resuscitated their drowning season with an emphatic victory over Rajasthan Royals. Openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, with their 110-run stand, were the chief architects. The finishing act of Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs, chomping on the toothless Royals’ bowling attack, for 49 runs from 24 balls, was equally significant in their successful pursuit of 226. The biggest gift of Rahul is his biggest curse too. His game is risk-free, percentage-shots reliant, dictated by orthodoxies; his game is largely muscle-free. So much so that he is horribly misconstrued as an oddball opener in the era of unabashed hitters. But this season, he has been rollicking at a strike rate of 185.83. Add the average of 54.12, and he becomes a fearsome proposition. Resolved by failures and steeled by experience, he stripped the chase to its nuts and bolts and devised the ideal method. When his partner Pathum Nissanka went berserk, he calmly played the supporting role (though when gift-beckoned, he took …

KL Rahul Class, Starc’s Firepower Seal Capitals’ 7-Wicket Win vs Rajasthan Royals

KL Rahul Class, Starc’s Firepower Seal Capitals’ 7-Wicket Win vs Rajasthan Royals

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A solid start from Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul set up the Delhi Capitals to post a brilliant 7-wicket victory in the IPL 2026 game played against the Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur. The duo’s partnership has set up a solid base for Delhi Capitals to complete the chase in the final over. Mitchell Starc also played a crucial role by picking three crucial wickets in the game. By this win, Delhi Capitals secured 6th position in the IPL 2026 points table. After choosing to bat first, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi opened the innings while Mitchell Starc opened the bowling attack. Mitchell Starc got the first breakthrough, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for 6 runs. He got dismissed on a delivery where the batter hit it back towards Starc, which he took the catch easily. Dhruv Jurel came to bat at No.3 joined Vaibhav Suryavanshi before the 14 year old got dismissed for 4 runs. He got dismissed on a full toss delivery where Suryavanshi attempted to dig out, but the under edge got him bowled out …

How Delhi Capitals are overcoming Mitchell Starc’s absence

How Delhi Capitals are overcoming Mitchell Starc’s absence

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In a tournament where scores around or above 200 are commonplace, Delhi Capitals have won their first two games by restricting their opposition to 141 and 162. Having assembled a bowling attack blessed with quality in both pace and spin departments, the franchise hasn’t yet felt the absence of left-arm legend Mitchell Starc, who is yet to receive the go-ahead from Cricket Australia to join his IPL franchise. With skipper Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav helming the spin department, they may not need much outside guidance as they go about their work. The pace section, even without Starc, is well loaded with the likes of Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar and T Natarajan and bowling coach Munaf Patel has quality at his disposal. So much so that tall Kiwi pacer Kyle Jamieson and Aquib Nabi, coming off a historic and triumphant Ranji Trophy season, are still waiting for a look in. Sri Lankan seamer Dushmantha Chameera is also an option in the DC squad. Ahead of their third game of the IPL season – as they …