Former India opener Aakash Chopra has picked his preferred Sunrisers Hyderabad playing XI for their IPL 2026 opener against RCB, backing Eshan Malinga as Pat Cummins’ replacement and urging the team to bat Nitish Kumar Reddy at No. 5.
Kolkata Knight Riders unveiled their new “Lines of Legacy” jersey ahead of IPL 2026, celebrating iconic moments from the franchise’s history. The team begins its campaign against Mumbai Indians on March 29 and will play its first home game on April 2.