Shreyas Gopal

Karnataka batter KV Siddharth has announced his retirement from domestic cricket after a career marked by patience and team-first dedication. He made his debut in the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy season and was Karnataka's highest run-getter in his debut season. Siddharth is now transitioning to coaching, with his first franchise coaching assignment at the upcoming Maharaja Trophy.

Dubai-raised Karnataka all-rounder Macneil Hadley Noronha’s IPL dream finally came true after an emotional 4 PM call from Chennai Super Kings. The 24-year-old’s journey spans 14 years of struggle, family sacrifices across Dubai and Bengaluru, standout domestic performances and a memorable six-sixes tribute to his idol Yuvraj Singh.

Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings face a crucial IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium, with both teams vying for a playoff spot. After recent losses, DC seeks momentum against a confident CSK, who are historically dominant in this fixture and have a strong record in New Delhi.

Chennai Super Kings host Mumbai Indians tonight in a crucial IPL clash at Chepauk. Both struggling five-time champions are fighting for playoff survival. CSK, currently sixth, faces a ninth-placed MI, who suffered a heavy defeat against them recently. Expect a batting-friendly pitch with dew influencing the second innings.

Both CSK and GT are at a critical juncture in IPL 2026 with identical 3-4 records. GT faces middle-order woes despite strong openers, while CSK battles injuries and player absences, relying heavily on Samson. Today's match at Chepauk, under intense heat, is expected to favor spinners and the team batting first.

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings captains Hardik Pandya and Ruturaj Gaikwad are under pressure. Both teams are struggling for momentum. Pandya has low runs and high economy. Gaikwad is not translating individual success to leadership. Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni's availability is uncertain. The match takes place at Wankhede Stadium.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's young pace duo, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, will be key against Chennai Super Kings. Hinge impressed with 4/34 in the last match, supported by Hussain's four wickets. CSK, despite recent wins, face bowling challenges with Khaleel Ahmed out injured and MS Dhoni still unavailable.

Chennai Super Kings face a crucial home fixture against Delhi Capitals, desperately seeking their first win after three consecutive losses. CSK's batting and bowling have struggled, while DC, in fourth place, appear more settled and confident, especially after ending their Chepauk losing streak last season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fresh off a win, face a struggling Chennai Super Kings in a southern derby. CSK's woes are compounded by the absence of MS Dhoni, who is sidelined for the first two weeks with a calf strain. Despite his physical absence, head coach Stephen Fleming insists Dhoni's influence on the team remains strong.

Chennai Super Kings face a significant setback as MS Dhoni is ruled out for the first two weeks of IPL 2026 due to a calf strain. In response, former CSK player Ravichandran Ashwin has unveiled his strongest playing XI, featuring Sanju Samson as wicketkeeper-opener and a balanced mix of batsmen and bowlers.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fresh off a dominant chase, host Chennai Super Kings in a crucial southern derby. CSK, yet to secure a win this season, face immense pressure at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The short boundaries and quick outfield promise a high-scoring encounter, with clear weather expected.

Shreyas Gopal is Karnataka's star all-rounder, leading the Ranji Trophy Group B standings with exceptional batting and bowling performances. Now 32, he's rediscovered his form, becoming a crisis batter and a key bowler for the side. His dedication to practice and smarter bowling techniques have been pivotal to his success this season.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fresh off a win, host an under-pressure Chennai Super Kings seeking their first victory of IPL 2026. RCB aims to extend their winning streak, while CSK, with a dominant head-to-head record, desperately needs to turn their campaign around at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

On a pleasant February afternoon at a posh hotel here in 2014, the focus was on Yuvraj Singh and Dinesh Karthik. The two had just been snapped up in the IPL auction for staggering sums of Rs 14 crore and Rs 12.5 crore by Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils respectively.

Chennai Super Kings face Punjab Kings in their IPL 2026 home opener, aiming for a significant turnaround after a dismal start. Returning to Chepauk's batting-friendly conditions, CSK hope for a strong performance from their batting lineup, including marquee signing Sanju Samson. Punjab Kings, last season's finalists, arrive with a balanced squad, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.

Shreyas Gopal smashed an unbeaten 132 as Karnataka 'A' ended the opening day of their CK Nayudu Trophy Elite Group 'C' four-day encounter against Andhra 'A' in a commanding position.

Riding on Shreyas Gopal's all-round show, Southern Champs Jain University scored a nail-biting two-run win over Kent Northern Stars Delhi to win the T20 All-India University Cricket Championship.

Allround exploits helped KSCA XI ease to a five-wicket victory over Australian National Performance squad

Rajasthan Royals face Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 opener, with Sanju Samson making his debut against his former franchise. Both teams aim for a fresh start after disappointing 2025 seasons. Riyan Parag captains a revamped RR, while CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will rely on Samson's form.

Shreyas Gopal ripped through the Tripura Cricket Association middle and lower order to give KSCA XI the advantage on the first of their four-day Dr Thimmappiah Memorial All-India Invitational cricket tournament at the RSI grounds on Thursday.

Chennai Super Kings will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Rajasthan Royals on March 30 in Guwahati. The five-time champions have acquired Sanju Samson in a trade, though MS Dhoni will miss early matches due to injury. Their schedule includes home fixtures against Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Kolkata Knight Riders.

Former Australian spinner and Rajasthan Royals mentor Shane Warne discussed tricks and provided the much-needed advice to spinners Shreyas Gopal and Rahul Tewatia.

Sanju Samson faces an emotional reunion with Rajasthan Royals, his former team, as he debuts for Chennai Super Kings. Having led RR to a final and becoming their top scorer, Samson's move marks a significant shift. Both teams, aiming for a fresh start after disappointing seasons, will battle it out in Guwahati, with weather potentially playing a role.

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to field against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League match on Thursday. SRH handed debut caps to Kartik Tyagi, Shreyas Gopal and Sean Abbott.

Karnataka completed an innings and 69-run victory over Uttar Pradesh to march into the semifinals of the U-19 Cooch Behar tournament at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Wednesday.

Shreyas Gopal of Karnataka missed out on a hundred in a Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match on day two against Rajasthan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. He made a crucial 95 resuming the day at 1062, and Sharath Srinivas 42 120b 5x4 helped the home to 380 for eight extending their lead to 251 runs. Aniket Choudhary was the standout bowler with four wickets while Manav Suthar took three. On day one, Rajasthan were bundled out for 129. Shreyas grew in confidence during a 109run fifthwicket partnership with Sharath Srinivas 42 120b 5x4, and was caught in two minds to a aniket delivery that jagged back and took the outside edge when he went for a halfhearted jab. The ball flew to Yash Kothari at slip, and the poor shot cost him the chance to record his fifth firstclass hundred. Allrounder Shreyas collected 13 fours in his 165ball knock while Pandey, who retired hurt after getting on his fingers, remained unbeaten at close of play. Brief scores: Rajasthan 129 all out, Karnataka 3808 (Shreyas Gopal 95, Manish

Eight-time champions Karnataka dominated with both bat and ball as they thrashed Uttarakhand by an innings and 281 runs to enter the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy on Friday.