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BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has offered a candid assessment of skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s form, acknowledging that the opening batter has fallen short of expectations during a difficult Indian Premier League 2026 campaign. CSK, now all but eliminated from the playoff race, have endured a challenging season marked by […]

BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta has struck a tone of optimism and gratitude following the team’s first defeat of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Punjab Kings suffered a spirited loss against Rajasthan Royals in their final home fixture at Mullanpur. Despite the setback, the Shreyas Iyer-led side continues to hold

BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Sri Lankan spin great Muttiah Muralitharan has raised concerns over the evolving art of spin bowling in modern franchise cricket, stating that contemporary spinners in the Indian Premier League are no longer focused on turning the ball, but rather on containment through variations. Speaking to reporters following Sunrisers Hyderabad’s victory over

BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW The pressure continues to mount on Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians struggle through a difficult campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League season. Despite being an IPL-winning captain—a distinction held by only a select few in Indian cricket—Pandya’s second stint at the helm of Mumbai Indians has been far from smooth.

BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Sri Lanka’s cricket administration has entered a decisive phase of transition following a major intervention by the government, as the Minister of Sports formally accepted the resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket, including its president, Shammi Silva. In an official statement, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara hailed his side’s all-round performance after a thrilling victory over table-toppers Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 clash on Tuesday night. Strong Comeback with the Ball Reflecting on the match, Sangakkara admitted that Rajasthan were not at their best early on with the ball but

BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Mumbai Indians are under serious pressure as they prepare for a crucial showdown against in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium MI Season Struggles: SRH in Strong Form: Squad Update: A must-win match for MI — while SRH aim to strengthen their playoff push! #IPL2026 #MIvsSRH #MumbaiIndians #SunrisersHyderabad #CricketNews #IPLUpdates #WankhedeStadium

BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani is facing heavy criticism as the team struggles in IPL 2026, currently sitting 7th on the table Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth didn’t hold back, taking aim at Badani over his earlier comments on Stephen Fleming and Chennai Super Kings. Srikkanth’s blunt take: Tactical decisions also under

BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Dale Steyn has pointed to a major technical issue in modern batting after the shocking collapse of Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026. What happened: He highlighted bowlers like: Steyn added that the issue is not fear, but lack of preparation for specific lengths: “It’s called a HARD

BY SANDHYA DISSANAYAKE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Virat Kohli delivered a powerful and heartfelt message at the inauguration of a cricket academy at Delhi Public School RK Puram, encouraging students to respect their learning environment and stay fully committed to their dreams Key takeaways from Kohli’s speech: He also reflected on his own journey, sharing how he chose