Why did Suryakumar Yadav replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain vs Delhi Capitals? | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Just moments before the toss, broadcasters announced that Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya would not play in the match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Seconds after the announcement, Suryakumar Yadav – smiling, chewing gum, and dressed in the blue and…

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‘When you’re not getting games … ‘: Kuldeep Yadav on staying IPL-ready despite limited chances in T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Kuldeep Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Who wants to sit on the bench and watch teammates take the field? Who doesn’t want to see his name on the team sheet? It can be frustrating for any player. But Kuldeep Yadav handled it with remarkable calm.Whether it was carrying drinks, relaying the coach’s messages, bringing out…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will face ‘bouncer threat’, warns ex-India player | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes all eyes will be on young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi when Rajasthan Royals take on Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 clash in Ahmedabad on Saturday, April 4. Sooryavanshi lit up the tournament opener with a breathtaking 17-ball 52, powering Rajasthan Royals to…

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‘Two innings don’t define him’: Fleming backs Sanju Samson amid CSK struggles | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings’ wicketkeeper Sanju Samson leaves the ground after losing his wicket (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi) Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has thrown his support behind opening batter Sanju Samson, even as the latter’s start to life with the franchise has come under early scrutiny in IPL 2026. Samson’s high-profile move from Rajasthan…

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