CSK suffers body blow with Ellis set to be ruled out of IPL 2026 with injury

The 31-year-old Australian fast bowler has suffered a hamstring injury and won’t recover in time. The loss of Ellis could force a major rethink of plans for the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led outfit.
IPL 2026: ‘Like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson can’t be replaced,’ says Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag

Having represented the franchise for 11 years across two stints, Samson was Rajasthan Royals’ most successful captain and leading run-scorer.
IPL lags behind The Hundred, SA20 in player welfare, rights assessment: World Cricketers’ Association

The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) rankings released on Thursday put the IPL (62.6) third of 10 leagues, behind England’s The Hundred (75.2) and South Africa’s SA20 (68).
India head coach Gautam Gambhir moves Delhi High Court over deepfakes, unauthorised use of identity

Gautam Gambhir moves Delhi High Court against deepfakes and AI-driven identity misuse, seeking injunction, takedowns, and Rs 2.5 crore damages.
IPL 2026: Kohli in the thick of things as RCB begins preparation at Chinnaswamy Stadium

The 37-year-old started the session with a pep talk to his teammates gathered in a circle, with head coach Andy Flower by his side before engaging in an hour-long batting stint.
Buttler ready to continue England career despite ‘poor’ T20 World Cup

Widely regarded as one of the outstanding white-ball batsmen of his generation, Buttler managed just 87 runs in eight innings at the tournament as England reached the semifinals before losing to co-host and eventual champion India.
IPL 2026: Kishan named Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper in Cummins absence; Abhishek named vice-captain

Opening batter Abhishek Sharma has been named Kishan’s deputy for the duration of Cummins’ injury layoff.
Australia captain Molineux fit for West Indies tour ahead of T20 World Cup

Sophie Molineux was ruled out of the Australia’s multi-format series against India after suffering lower back issues following the opening ODI in Brisbane last month.
Former Australian Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin appointed New South Wales coach

Haddin replaces Greg Shipperd, who was sacked midway through the season with NSW failing to fire in the domestic Sheffield Shield.
IPL 2026: Expecting a ‘newer version’ of Rohit Sharma, says MI coach Jayawardene

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene interacted with the media after the final of the MI Junior tournament, speaking about the senior pros from the squad.