Vaibhav Suryavanshi taught Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batters how to bat in Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) dominant victory. Sanju Samson didn’t have the best of a time in Guwahati. Ajinkya Rahane’s query has been answered. Why was Suryakumar Yadav played as the impact sub? The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fined two fast bowlers for non-cricketing reasons, and no Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in Bangladesh.
Green question answered
Cricket Australia (CA) has responded to Ajinkya Rahane after the KKR captain stated that Cameron Green’s inability to bowl had disturbed the team’s balance. CA has claimed that KKR was well aware that Green couldn’t bowl due to a lower back injury and still needs about 2 weeks to recover.
Suryavanshi smashes CSK
Vaibhav Suryavanshi has smashed a 15-ball half-century upon his return to the IPL. Suryavanshi registered the second-fastest fifty for an RR batter, breaking his own record. CSK bowlers Matt Henry, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, and Khaleel Ahmed had no idea how to keep him quiet until he departed for 52.
SKY injured?
Why was Suryakumar Yadav chosen as the impact substitute? Is he injured? MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene quashed such rumours, stating that Suryakumar needed some rest. Coming off an intense T20 World Cup 2026, he had a groin niggle, and it was decided to let him recover.
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No IPL in Bangladesh
Just days after Bangladesh lifted the ban on IPL coverage, JioStar has terminated its rights deal in the country. JioStar had sold the rights to TSports for the 2023 to 2027 seasons. However, citing continuous delay in payments, Jio has been forced to end the deal prematurely.
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Big day for Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill as they got point to prove in PBKS vs GT clash
