Mumbai Indians began their IPL 2026 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders with a notable omission that immediately caught attention. Suryakumar Yadav, one of the franchise’s most reliable match-winners, was not named in the starting Playing XI. Instead, Mumbai Indians opted for a combination that included Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sherfane Rutherford, […]
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The IPL 2026 spotlight shifts to Wankhede Stadium tonight as Kolkata Knight Riders take on Mumbai Indians. But beyond the high-profile clash, the bigger narrative revolves around a reshaped KKR Playing XI, one that could feature multiple fresh faces and bold tactical calls. With injuries, new signings, and a shift in squad approach, the KKR […]
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As the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians takes centre stage today, one name continues to spark curiosity among fans and analysts alike: Tejasvi Singh Dahiya. The question — Who is Tejasvi Singh Dahiya — is no longer just about stats or auction price. It is about a story of sacrifice, […]
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The KKR bowling Lineup for the first half of April in IPL 2026 is already under the spotlight, and not without reason. Kolkata Knight Riders head into the tournament dealing with multiple setbacks in their pace department, forcing a reshuffle that could define their early campaign. With key names missing and new replacements stepping in, […]
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Ajinkya Rahane set the tone for the IPL 2026 season in the latest KKR practice match scorecard 2026 with a vibrant 20-ball fifty, with Cameron Green joining in on the action for the Golden Knights side he led against the Purple Knights led by Manish Pandey. Finn Allen also gave a good account of himself […]
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Why Is Andre Russell Not Playing IPL 2026? A deep dive into the prominent absence of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder in IPL 2026. Andre Russell is not playing IPL 2026 because he retired from the Indian Premier League in November 2025. The West Indian allrounder announced his decision after Kolkata Knight Riders chose not […]
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Kolkata Knight Riders’ pace-bowling resources have taken a series of hits ahead of the IPL 2026 season, forcing the franchise to rethink its plans just days before the tournament begins. Injuries, availability issues and uncertainty around key bowlers have suddenly left the defending champions with a thin fast-bowling unit on paper. In that scenario, the […]
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Many fans are asking will Matheesha Pathirana play IPL 2026 after the Sri Lankan fast bowler suffered a calf injury during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The pacer, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for a massive ₹18 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, has been undergoing rehabilitation in Sri Lanka since […]
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With IPL 2026 set to begin on March 28, Kolkata Knight Riders face a serious pace bowling crisis heading into the tournament. Their premier fast bowler Harshit Rana is set to miss a major part if not all of the IPL 2026 season after undergoing knee surgery in February. ESPNcricinfo confirmed on March 16 that […]
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Kolkata Knight Riders’ aggressive auction strategy is already under scrutiny after fresh concerns emerged around Matheesha Pathirana’s fitness ahead of IPL 2026. KKR had committed ₹18 crore to the Sri Lankan fast bowler in a bidding war with Lucknow Super Giants, just hours after investing ₹25.20 crore in Cameron Green. On paper, it looks like […]
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