Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to Miss Early IPL 2026 Matches Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are expected to miss the opening matches of the IPL 2026 tournament as Cricket Australia (CA) continues to monitor the workload of its top fast bowlers ahead of a demanding cricket calendar. The decision means Starc, who plays for Delhi Capitals, and Hazlewood, representing Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will join a growing list of Australian cricketers unavailable for part or all of the IPL season. This follows the earlier exclusion of Pat Cummins from Sunrisers Hyderabad’s initial fixtures, as well as the full absence of Nathan Ellis (Chennai Super Kings) and Jack Edwards (Sunrisers Hyderabad) on Friday. Cummins, who played only one Test during the Australian summer due to a stress injury in his back, has been sidelined since July 2025. His sole representative appearance came in the third Ashes Test in December, marking his first game since the West Indies series in July 2025. Hazlewood, meanwhile, missed the entire Ashes series due to hamstring and Achilles injuries. While he participated in some white-ball matches against South Africa, India, and New Zealand in 2025, as well as a Sheffield Shield game in November, he has remained largely absent from competitive cricket over the past several months. Starc, Australia’s leading bowler in the Ashes series, played all five Tests and was awarded Player-of-the-Series for his 31 wickets, which helped secure Australia’s 4-1 victory. He also featured in the Big Bash League (BBL) toward the end of the season. However, Starc’s absence from the T20 World Cup in February-March 2026 is notable, as he had retired from T20 internationals.#royal_challengers_bengaluru #delhi_capitals #mitchell_starc #josh_hazlewood #cricket_australia
Mumbai Indians Announces Ticket Sale Schedule for IPL 2026 Home Matches The five-time champions Mumbai Indians have released the ticket sale schedule for their home matches in the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will be held from March 28 to April 12. The schedule includes four matches for the franchise, starting with a home game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium. The team will then travel for away games against the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) before returning home for a high-profile clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Tickets for the matches will be available exclusively through M-Tickets on the BookMyShow platform, with sales divided into four phases. The first phase will allow Google Pay UPI users to book tickets from March 19, 12:00 IST, to March 21, 12:00 IST. Phase two will grant access to MI Gold, Silver, and Junior Members from March 21, 15:00 IST, to March 22, 15:00 IST. MI Blue Members and pre-registered BookMyShow users will have access during phase three, from March 22, 17:00 IST, to March 23, 17:00 IST. The general public will be able to purchase tickets starting March 23, 18:00 IST. To qualify for early access benefits, members must have purchased their membership before 11:59 PM IST on March 19, 2026. The phased approach ensures priority access for loyal fans and members before tickets are made available to the broader public. The franchise also announced the start of their training camp, with veteran player Rohit Sharma joining the team ahead of the 19th edition of the IPL. This marks the beginning of preparations for the cash-rich tournament, which promises to be a competitive and exciting event for cricket fans.#wankhede_stadium #ipl_2026 #kolkata_knight_riders #delhi_capitals #mumbai_indians
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Schedule Lucknow Super Giants will open their IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals at their home venue in Lucknow on April 1. The team will then travel to Hyderabad to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 5 before heading to Kolkata for a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders on April 9. Their final home fixture of the first phase will be against Gujarat Titans on April 12. The franchise’s 2025 season saw a mixed performance, with strong batting contributions but inconsistent bowling. Key concerns included Rishabh Pant’s fluctuating form and the team’s lack of depth in the bowling department. Despite retaining most of their core players, LSG released several key signings, including Ravi Bishnoi, David Miller, and Akash Deep. The team also let go of Digvesh Rathi, who had emerged as a promising prospect. To strengthen their squad, LSG acquired veteran pacer Mohammed Shami from Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs. 10 crore. They also brought in Arjun Tendulkar for Rs. 30 lakh to bolster their pace attack, which had been affected by injuries in the previous season. The franchise made three all-cash deals to manage their purse, including trading Shardul Thakur to Mumbai Indians for Rs. 2 crore. The full squad for IPL 2026 includes Rishabh Pant (captain), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Breetzke, Mukul Choudhary, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahamad, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav, and Mohsin Khan.#kolkata_knight_riders #sunrisers_hyderabad #lucknow_super_giants #delhi_capitals #gujarat_titans
Lucknow Super Giants IPL 2026 Schedule: LSG Eye Fresh Start With DC Opener In Lucknow On April 1 The Lucknow Super Giants have unveiled their full schedule for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, marking the beginning of their campaign to secure their first title. Following a seventh-place finish in the 2025 tournament, the team has restructured its squad to focus on consistency and dominance. Key players such as Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mitchell Marsh, and Mohammed Shami are expected to play pivotal roles in their quest for success. The franchise’s strategy centers on leveraging their strong batting lineup and improved bowling attack to challenge for the championship. The BCCI has released the initial phase of the IPL 2026 schedule, with the Lucknow Super Giants set to open their campaign against the Delhi Capitals on April 1, 2026, in Lucknow. The team’s fixtures for this phase include matches against the Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Sunrisers Hyderabad, with all games scheduled in the afternoon or evening slots. The first set of matches will take place in April, with the second phase of the tournament to be finalized in the coming weeks. The staggered release of the schedule is a strategic move to avoid conflicts with state assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, ensuring smooth operations for both the league and the electoral process. The Lucknow Super Giants’ performance in the 2025 season highlighted areas for improvement. Despite reaching the playoffs in their first two years, the team finished seventh in the 2025 league stage, a result that fell short of their expectations. While Mitchell Marsh led the batting with 627 runs, the team struggled with consistency in the death overs, securing six wins against eight losses.#kolkata_knight_riders #sunrisers_hyderabad #lucknow_super_giants #delhi_capitals #gujarat_titans
Tristan Stubbs: A Profile of the South African Cricket Star Tristan Stubbs is a professional cricketer who represents the South African national team and plays for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Born on 14 August 2000, he is currently 25 years old. His career highlights include scoring a triple century during a match for Eastern Province against KwaZulu-Natal Inland, winning the 2025 ICC World Test Championship with South Africa, and finishing as the runner-up at the 2024 T20 World Cup. These achievements underscore his significance in the cricketing world, though his personal life and lesser-known details offer additional insight into his journey. Standing at 6 feet 0 inches tall, Stubbs is a right-handed batsman and occasional wicket-keeper. He can also bowl right-arm off-breaks, showcasing his versatility as a player. While his height is publicly known, his weight remains undisclosed in official player profiles. His physical attributes and skills have contributed to his success on the field, where he has consistently performed at a high level. Stubbs’ financial success is another notable aspect of his career. His estimated net worth is ₹12.5 crore, primarily driven by lucrative IPL contracts, national central contracts, global T20 league salaries, and brand endorsements. Playing for Delhi Capitals, he earns ₹10 crore per season, excluding match bonuses, playoff incentives, and brand deals. Additionally, he signed a $525,000 annual contract with Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the SA20 league, making him the most expensive player in that competition. His earnings from the South Africa Men’s central contract are also undisclosed, though they complement his income from international matches.#indian_premier_league #delhi_capitals #tristan_stubbs #south_african_cricket_team #casey_j_stubbs
