Mitchell Starc and Hemang Badani NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals kept their slim IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, but even after the victory, the focus remained on a season-long issue that has repeatedly disrupted their campaign — player availability.The win took DC to 12 points, level with…
Delhi Capitals (ANI Photo) Delhi Capitals (DC) have struggled at their home venue, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, throughout IPL 2026, but ended their home campaign on a winning note, beating Rajasthan Royals on Sunday to keep their IPL 2026 playoff chances alive, albeit narrowly. However, DC’s dismal home record (five losses and two wins) this…
Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Riyan Parag (ANI Photo) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has launched a sharp critique of Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag’s tactical call to hand Donovan Ferreira the 18th over in their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals, calling it a “suicidal move” that changed the course of the match. Gavaskar did not…
MS Dhoni’s recent visit to the NSG (National Security Guard) Regional Hub in Chennai has added another layer of emotion to an already high-voltage day for Chennai Super Kings, as questions continue to swirl over whether the legendary captain will feature in IPL 2026 at Chepauk. MS Dhoni, who holds the honorary rank of Lieutenant…
Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni plays a shot during a practice session. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: As Chennai Super Kings prepare for their final home game of IPL 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, one question has completely overshadowed the build up — will MS Dhoni play at Chepauk?The MA Chidambaram Stadium has been at the…
MS Dhoni with Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. (PTI Photo) The MA Chidambaram Stadium is set for its last match of IPL 2026 as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 63 on Monday. While playoff qualification hangs in the balance, the primary spotlight is firmly fixed on MS Dhoni. Will…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo) Rajasthan Royals’ batting coach Vikram Rathour admitted that Mitchell Starc’s decisive over completely shifted the momentum in Delhi Capitals’ favour, as RR suffered yet another setback in a tightening IPL 2026 playoff race. The Royals were in a commanding position at 162/2 and looked set for a total in…
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, and MS Dhoni during a training session. (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: There’s a lot of anticipation whether MS Dhoni will be seen in action for one last time at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday. He came in late for practice on Sunday, got padded up, did a bit of warm-up…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) CHENNAI: As Chennai Super Kings prepare for their final home game of IPL 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, one question has completely overshadowed team combinations, points tables, and even playoff permutations — will MS Dhoni finally play at Chepauk this season?The MA Chidambaram Stadium has been at the centre…
RCB qualify for playoffs; DC’s chances rise. (Pics credit: IPL) With 8 games remaining in the league stage, LSG and MI are already out of contention for the playoffs. RCB have qualified and GT can only miss out through the net run rate route while SRH would have to do really badly from here on…
