Ishan Kishan Gets Fiery Send-Off from Own Teammate During SRH Intra-Squad Game During an intra-squad match ahead of the IPL 2026 season, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s interim captain Ishan Kishan faced a fiery send-off from teammate Zeeshan Ansari, sparking speculation about team dynamics within the camp. The incident occurred during the eighth over of the SRH B innings, where Kishan and Liam Livingstone were in full flow. Kishan aggressively scored 20 runs off Ansari before the spinner dismissed the interim captain, leading to a heated exchange. Ansari, visibly upset, delivered a strong send-off to Kishan, a moment that drew muted reactions from the team but highlighted tensions during the practice match. The event took place on Saturday, March 21, as the team prepared for the IPL 2026 campaign. While the send-off was a dramatic moment, it appears to have been a product of the game’s intensity rather than a deeper rift within the squad. Social media speculation about internal conflicts was quickly dismissed, with the incident attributed to the competitive spirit of the intra-squad game. Kishan, who has been named interim captain for the first few matches, remains a key figure for SRH as the team aims to build momentum ahead of the tournament. Despite the fiery send-off, Kishan’s performance in the match was notable. He showcased his batting prowess, scoring 72 runs off 24 balls before being dismissed by Ansari. His contributions, along with Abhishek Sharma’s impressive 94 off 24 balls, signaled optimism for SRH’s opening clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 28 in Bengaluru. Both players’ form, particularly Abhishek’s resurgence after a challenging T20 World Cup, has bolstered expectations for the team’s campaign.#liam_livingstone #ishan_kishan #ipl_2026 #srh #zeeshan_ansari
RCB vs SRH to Kick Off IPL 2026 in Bengaluru on March 28 The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the reigning champions, will open the IPL 2026 season with a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on March 28 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The venue, which had previously faced uncertainty following a tragic stampede incident in June 2025 that claimed 11 lives during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations, has been cleared by the Karnataka government to host the tournament. However, the matches at the stadium remain contingent on approval from an expert committee appointed by the state government. The committee will conduct a site inspection and a full-scale mock demonstration of match-day operations on March 13, 2026, to evaluate the stadium’s readiness for hosting IPL matches. The second game of the opening weekend will feature Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Unlike previous seasons, the opening weekend will not include double-headers, with the IPL opting for a staggered schedule due to upcoming state elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Assam. These states are home grounds for KKR, Chennai Super Kings, and Rajasthan Royals, respectively. To accommodate the political landscape, the IPL has divided the tournament schedule into two phases. The first phase, announced on Wednesday, includes 20 matches, with four double-headers scheduled for the weekends of April 4-5 and April 11-12. All ten teams will play four matches each in the first phase, though the exact grouping of teams has not been disclosed. Historically, IPL tournaments with ten teams have been split into two virtual groups, with teams facing their group opponents twice and teams in the opposite group once. This structure will likely be followed in IPL 2026.#ipl_2026 #m_chinnaswamy_stadium #rcb #srh #karnataka_government
