In a crucial Match 61 of the IPL 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and elected to field first against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's explosive opener Phil Salt has been officially ruled out of all remaining IPL 2026 league matches due to a finger injury. The England wicketkeeper-batter, who has been recovering in the UK, is now a doubt for the playoffs as well, leaving RCB's batting lineup in a precarious position ahead of crucial fixtures.
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has candidly discussed the impact of challenging home conditions at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on his career statistics, while outlining his ambitious vision to elevate his ODI batting average.
Veteran Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has drawn striking parallels between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru setup and the Australian national team, while highlighting the lethal bowling synergy he has formed with Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
In a dramatic turn of events ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have announced a new captain. Regular skipper Rajat Patidar has been ruled out due to injury, paving the way for Indian wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma to lead the side in Dharamshala.
After a meteoric rise during the ICC Under-19 World Cup and a record-breaking IPL 2026 season with the Rajasthan Royals, teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has captured the attention of the cricketing world, with experts calling for his immediate inclusion in the Indian national squad.
As the IPL 2026 playoffs race intensifies, Punjab Kings face a critical must-win encounter against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Dharamshala. We dive deep into the historic head-to-head records and current form to analyze the stakes of Match 61.
Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam has made a remarkable return to Test cricket, smashing a crucial half-century against Bangladesh. This impressive knock not only showcased his superb form but also saw him equal an extraordinary World Test Championship record held by Australian veteran Steve Smith, marking a significant milestone in his red-ball career.
The cricketing world is buzzing with discussions surrounding Virat Kohli's future with the Indian national team, particularly his expressed ambition to play in the 2027 ICC World Cup. Amidst his outstanding form in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has emphatically come to Kohli's defense, asserting that a player of his caliber has long surpassed the need to continually prove his worth.
Contrary to widespread speculation, Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi will not travel to India for the upcoming ICC board meeting or the IPL final. Here is the reality behind the scheduling shifts and the diplomatic context of these high-level cricket discussions.
