‘As a smart bowler, you keep repeating what works’: How GT’s hard-length strategy is overwhelming teams

Gujarat Titans’ Prasidh Krishna (AP Photo) For much of the first half of IPL 2026, Gujarat Titans found themselves battling questions around intent, tempo, and whether they possessed enough batting explosiveness to survive in a tournament increasingly tilted towards power-hitting.Inside the dressing room, though, GT’s Prasidh Krishna says there was never a feeling that the…

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IPL 2026: ‘We didn’t deserve to win’- Shubman Gill’s brutal verdict after GT defeat to KKR

Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Shubman Gill blamed Gujarat Titans’ poor fielding display for their 29-run defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders, saying the side “didn’t deserve to win” after dropping multiple catches during the high-scoring IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens on Saturday.GT’s five-match winning streak came to an end despite a…

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IPL 2026: Angkrish Raghuvanshi joins Gautam Gambhir in elite club as KKR smash highest-ever total vs GT

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Angkrish Raghuvanshi (ANI Photo) Angkrish Raghuvanshi continued his breakout IPL 2026 season with yet another composed half-century, helping Kolkata Knight Riders post a massive 247/2 against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on Saturday.Most 50+ scores for KKR in an IPL season6 – Gautam Gambhir (2012)5 – Robin Uthappa (2014)5 – Gautam Gambhir…

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IPL 2026: KKR’s 18 crore gamble under threat as Matheesha Pathirana walks off mid-over on debut

Matheesha Pathirana (X-cricbuzz) Matheesha Pathirana suffered an injury scare during his long-awaited IPL 2026 debut for Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Titans on Saturday after walking off the field midway through his spell. The Sri Lankan pacer, who was making his first appearance of the season after recovering from an injury sustained during the T20…

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‘Very loud person’: PBKS respond after Arshdeep Singh faces criticism over viral Tilak Varma video

Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh has remained calm despite social media criticism over his remarks in a viral video involving Tilak Varma, according to Punjab Kings head of sports science Andrew Leipus.Punjab Kings are under pressure after five straight defeats, which have left their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. PBKS must now win their…

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Yogi Adityanath lays foundation stone for Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium: Capacity, location and other details

At the Bhoomi Poojan and foundation stone laying ceremony of the Gorakhpur International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said the stadium is being developed with support from the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, while another international cricket stadium is also under construction in Varanasi with help from the Board…

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‘Put the papers away’: Dale Steyn not impressed by Akash Singh’s note celebration vs CSK

Dale Steyn believes the handwritten note celebration trend in the Indian Premier League (IPL) may have run its course after LSG’s Akash Singh pulled out another message during his team’s IPL 2026 game against CSK on Friday.The moment came during Lucknow Super Giants’ match against Chennai Super Kings at the Ekana Stadium.Playing his first match…

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In-form Shreyas Iyer’s numbers stand tall, but will they carry Punjab Kings into playoffs?

Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) DHARAMSHALA: The debate surrounding Shreyas Iyer’s return to the Indian T20I squad has moved beyond the realm of “what if” and into the territory of “when”. As the BCCI selectors look towards the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, the conversation is no longer about a sentimental recall; it is…

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KKR vs GT Live Score, IPL 2026: Ajinkya Rahane’s Kolkata return home with season on edge; Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans chase top-two finish

While KKR are fighting for survival, Gujarat Titans arrive in Kolkata looking like one of the strongest teams in IPL 2026. Shubman Gill’s side has won five matches in a row and is level on points with table-toppers Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Another win could push GT to the top of the standings. Their recent…

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‘It is simple for us’: Ruturaj Gaikwad lays out CSK’ playoff equation after LSG defeat

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image: X) Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that Chennai Super Kings now face a straightforward but high-pressure equation in IPL 2026 following their seven-wicket defeat to Lucknow Super Giants.The loss left CSK in sixth position on the points table with six wins and six defeats from 12 matches, significantly complicating their playoff qualification hopes. Chennai…

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