Sunrisers Hyderabad have signed South African pacer Gerald Coetzee as a replacement for injured David Payne for the remainder of IPL 2026. Coetzee brings international experience and added pace strength as SRH push for a strong finish this season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has cleared his fitness test and is set to rejoin the squad in IPL 2026. The Australian pacer is expected to return ahead of the Rajasthan Royals match after recovering from a back injury.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. It was the team’s first offence under the league’s Code of Conduct this season.
'Local' man Shami, a fine exponent of straight seam bowling and movement, will relish the conditions at Eden Gardens and could emerge as a key threat for KKR
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.
