Kolkata Knight Riders announced that the franchise will retire the No 12 jersey in honour of their former star all-rounder Andre Russell. Kolkata had been Russell's home since 2014, when the West Indian all-rounder joined the franchise from Delhi Daredevils (Now Capital).KKR's decision to retire Russell's jersey No was announced at the team's event before the start of the season. Russell was felicitated for his contribution towards the franchise during the Knights Unplugged 3.0 event. During the event, Rinku Singh was appointed as the vice captain of the team.Andre Russell announced his retirement from IPL on November 30 after a long saga of weather KKR will retain him before the auction or not. Eventually, the West Indian announced his IPL retirement and has since joined KKR's support staff as the franchise's new "Power Coach" for the 2026 season.During his IPL career, Russell became one of the icons of the tournament. The all-rounder's ability to win a match with both bat and ball propelled him as one of the all-time greats of the Indian Premier League.Russell played 140 games, scoring 2,651 runs, including 12 fifties and taking 123 wickets, with one five-wicket haul. He made his IPL debut in 2012 for Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals) before joining KKR in the 2014 auction.Russell guided KKR to two titles in 2014 and 2024. The West Indian also won the IPL MVP award twice during this run, in 2015 and 2019.KKR will start their campaign against the five-time champions, the Mumbai Indians (MI), on March 29 in Mumbai. Kolkata Knight Riders 2026 Squad: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh (vc), Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana, Rachin Ravindra, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Manish Pandey, Rahul Tripathi, Umran Malik, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Saurabh Dubey, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Tim Seifert, Tejasvi Singh, Prashant Solanki, Daksh Kamra, Sarthak Ranjan, Blessing Muzarabani.Saurabh Dubey and Blessing Muzarabani joined as replacements for the injured Akash Deep and the unavailable Mustafizur Rahman. Harshit Rana is also sidelined for the season due to a knee injury, while Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join the squad in mid-April following a calf strain. (With ANI Input)
25 March,2026 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniRoyal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, has backed Phil Salt to have a successful season at the IPL. The Englishman is currently out of form after a poor World Cup with England.Salt played a significant role in RCB's maiden IPL triumph, scoring 403 runs in 13 innings at an average of 33.58. However, the opener's form since then has been a concern as he only scored 130 runs in eight matches at an average of 16.25 at the recent T20 World Cup in India.Speaking to the media before the start of the IPL, Mo Bobat openly backed Salt and emphasised that Salt remains one of the top-ranked T20 batters in the world. Phil Salt is ranked at number four in the ICC Men's T20I rankings."Well, those aren't concerns for me. We've got a high-quality squad, and as we saw last year, our strongest team that we put out most of the time is full of predominantly guys who are playing or have played international cricket. So, these guys are seasoned professionals. They know what they're doing. Someone like Phil Salt is still ranked in one of the top T20 batters in the world," Mo Bobat said."I'm looking forward to watching him and Virat walk out to bat like they do. Couple of gladiators walking out, which is always exciting. And they'll be trying to put the opposition under pressure," he added. Phil Salt enjoys batting with Virat Kohli: Mo Bobat Mo Bobat said that Phil Salt enjoyed batting with Virat Kohli. The RCB's opening pair were at their best during last season, guiding the franchise to its first-ever IPL title."So there's enough depth of confidence there. He also really enjoys being with RCB. He enjoys the franchise. He enjoys his partnership with Virat. He works very well with the likes of Andy and DK. So they're doing some really good work right now. And I'm pretty sure we'll see at the start of the season Phil doing his thing," Mo Bobat said.Defending champions RCB will kick off their title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.(With ANI Input)
25 March,2026 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBen Duckett has decided to pull out of his IPL 2026 stint with Delhi Capitals, and the England opener now faces a two-year ban from the league and auction as per the amended rules. Duckett was roped in by the Capitals for Rs 2 crore in last year's auction, but he now wants to spend time at home and play red-ball cricket, following a forgettable run in the Ashes and being on the sidelines for the recent T20 World Cup. "It was a very difficult decision, and I want to apologise to everyone at Delhi that I won't be coming," Duckett told Telegraph Sport. "I felt it was going to be a great opportunity when I put myself in the auction, and for a franchise like Delhi to pick me up was amazing. I was buzzing. It's the best competition in the world with the best players, and would have been an amazing experience," he added. As per the rules tweaked ahead of IPL 2025, overseas players who pull out of the league after being picked in the auction will face a two-year ban if they do not have a legitimate reason for doing so. The only exception, as per the IPL Governing Council, is for any injury or a medical condition which needs to be confirmed by the player's home board. "I don't know if I'm potentially saying goodbye to the IPL, having never played in it. With the age I am now (31), it might be tough for me, but I hope one day I'm able to represent Delhi. But I've thought a lot about this, and know it's the right decision for my career," Duckett said. The left-handed opener featured in all the five Ashes Tests but endured a poor run, scoring 202 runs in 10 outings at 20.20 without even a fifty. Duckett said, "I've made this decision on my own accord. I've spent a lot of time away from home in different places, and it felt like the best thing for me to do to be ready to play for England is to be here right now, at home, refreshing my mind and body. "We all have different journeys, but my journey into the Test team has come from County cricket. I know how valuable that is for me, scoring runs in the Championship and the confidence that gives me going into the rest of the summer." Duckett he did not want to rush back to England's Test season, beginning in June. "I could have gone to the IPL, spent time on the sidelines, then rushed back into the Test summer. I wouldn't have time to process the winter (Ashes), learn from mistakes, and go back to the drawing board with Notts," added Duckett, who will be working with Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores. On his part, Duckett apologised for the excessive drinking incident in Noosa during a mid-Ashes break. "I am sorry for that incident, it was not professional and shouldn't have happened. There is no hiding away from it," he said. "My expectations were more (runs) than what I managed (in Ashes), but facing Starc with the new ball at 90mph every innings, was extremely tough work. No one is more frustrated with how I went than me," Duckett said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
25 March,2026 09:02 AM IST | London | mid-day online correspondentThe world of cricket and Bollywood often tend to mix every now and then. This time India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has found himself in the ‘firing line’ of a hilarious Dhurandhar 2 barb directed towards him by none other than his wife Sanjana Ganesan. Ganesan, a sports broadcaster, Instagrammed a meme from the blockbuster film featuring the dialogue, “Ghar ki yaad nahi aayi tujhe, Jassi [Didn’t you think about your home, Jassi]?” Ganesan said that this dialogue was her reaction to “every time Jasprit thinks about planning a boys night.” Picture Courtesy/Sanjana Ganesan's Instagram account In the film, the dialogue is delivered during a tense moment by the character Pinda (Udaybir Sandhu) to his childhood friend Jaskirat (Ranveer Singh) after the former suddenly meets the protagonist, who is working as a spy, many years later in Pakistan. Bumrah and Ganesan tied the knot in 2021. The couple have a two-year-old son named Angad.
25 March,2026 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentCricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara has joined the recent Instagram trend which claims that you can tell a lot about a woman’s character from her childhood photos. Sara Instagrammed a series of pictures from her childhood, with the caption: “A little late, but I guess divas are always late.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Tendulkar (@saratendulkar)
25 March,2026 08:50 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentIPL franchise Rajasthan Royals is set to be sold to US-based Kal Somani-led consortium for USD 1.63 billion (approx Rs 15,290 crore), marking a colossal hike in valuation for the outfit which was the least expensive among the original eight teams of the glitzy T20 league. The Somani-led consortium includes Rob Walton from the Walmart family and Hamp family (Ford motor company). Somani is an Arizona-based tech entrepreneur who has founded IntraEdge (technology services and solutions), Truyo.Ai (data privacy rights and AI governance) and Academian (edtech services). The other contenders to buy the team, which won the inaugural trophy in 2008, were the Times Internet-led consortium, the Aditya Birla Group and the Mittal family led by ArcelorMittal CEO Aditya Mittal. The sale of Rajasthan Royals is subject to approval from the BCCI and will come into effect after the 2026 edition. British-Indian Manoj Badale held a 65 per cent stake in the franchise, which was originally sold for USD 67 million in 2008 to his company Emerging Media. "Kal is an existing investor in the franchise. The deal is subject to approval from the BCCI and will be signed soon. The price of USD 1.63 billion reflects how far the IPL has come as a brand," a well-placed source told PTI. "If you look at the sale of the latest IPL entrants Lucknow Super Giants, it is way more than that. It just shows remarkable growth of the league," shared another source drawing a comparison with sale of LSG to RPSG Group for little over Rs 7,000 crore back in 2021. "I expect the deal to be announced in the next four to five days," he added. Another major IPL franchise, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, is also up for sale and the value of that deal is likely to cross USD 2 billion. Somani is a co-owner of the Motor City Golf Club, a Detroit-based golf team set to join Tomorrow's Golf League (TGL) in 2027, which has been co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in partnership with the PGA Tour. Somani is also said to be an early investor in the TGL. The 81-year-old Rob, who is the eldest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton, had served as the company's chairman from 1999 to 2015. In 2022, he led an ownership group consisting of his daughter Carrie Waltor Penner and her husband Greg Penner which brought the National Football League (NFL) team Denver Broncos for a record price of USD 4.65 billion. Walton also owns a 10 per cent stake in Major League Baseball team Arizona Diamonbacks. The Hamp family is led by Sheila Ford Hamp, who is the principal owner and chairperson of the NFL side Detroit Lions. She is related to both the Ford (Ford Motor Company) and the Firestone families (Firestone Tire and Rubber Company). "It's great news for the IPL, mind-blowing numbers," said Indian cricket great Sourav Ganguly, who has also served as BCCI President besides being involved in the IPL as a mentor. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
25 March,2026 08:35 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIA consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) on Tuesday acquired 100 percent equity stake in IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping USD 1.78 billion (approximately Rs 16,706 crore) from its current owner the United Spirits Limited. Other parties involved in the group are -- Blackstone's perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE, a firm of which Viral Patel is the CEO, Bolt Ventures, owned by American investor David Blitzer, and media conglomerate Times of India. "United Spirits Limited, pursuant to the meeting of its Board of Directors, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the sale of the 100 percent equity stake held in its wholly owned subsidiary Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) to a consortium," the USL said in a statement. "The consortium comprises Aditya Birla Group (ABG), The Times of India Group (Times), Bolt Ventures (Bolt), and Blackstone's perpetual private equity strategy, BXPE (Blackstone) for a total consideration of INR 166.6 bn in an all cash transaction," the statement added. The transaction includes RCB's men's and women's (WPL) teams. "RCSPL owns and operates Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchises that participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women's Premier League (WPL). "Upon completion of this transaction, the consortium will, through its ownership of RCSPL, acquire the rights to own and operate the IPL and WPL franchise," said the USL. The announcement also concluded the strategic review of RCSPL that was initiated by USL on November 5, 2025. The United Spirits Limited is a subsidiary of UK-Diageo, and they were keen to move away from RCB as the team was not central to their business plans. Commenting on the transaction, Praveen Someshwar, MD & CEO, USL, said: "This transaction marks an important milestone for USL as we sharpen focus on our core beverage alcohol business to unlock its true potential. RCB has grown into the most prominent and commercially successful franchise in the IPL and WPL. "We are excited for the future of RCB under the stewardship of the new owner. As Sports enters a new phase of growth in India & globally, we believe this is in the best interest of the franchise and our stakeholders." Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group, said, "Over the past 2 decades, the IPL has morphed to become a global sporting powerhouse that has changed the face of Indian cricket creating enormous value for India. "RCB, as one of the most compelling franchises in modern sport, offers the Aditya Birla Group a distinctive platform to extend its legacy of institution-building into the arena of global sport." As per the sale agreement, Aryaman Vikram Birla, ABG's director, will be the chairman of RCB while Satyan Gajwani of Times of India will be his deputy. Aryaman Birla, said: "It is a privilege to come together in this partnership to shape the next phase of growth for RCB. This partnership brings together a deep understanding of sports, media and consumer businesses. "Together, we will continue to Play Bold -- on the pitch, in the community, and for the fans who make RCB what it is." Gajwani, Chairman, Times Internet Limited, said: "RCB is the reigning champion and the most popular brand in the IPL. We will build RCB into a global sporting institution, while remaining rooted in Bengaluru and Karnataka and its incredible fanbase." Blitzer hoped to build on RCB's recent success. "RCB has a world-class fanbase, and the IPL is one of the great growth stories in global sport. Having invested in clubs and leagues around the world, I believe the opportunity at RCB stands out. We look forward to working alongside our partners and the BCCI to build on the franchise's championship success," he said. Patel praised the RCB as one of the strongest sporting brands in the world. "We are excited to invest in RCB, building on Blackstone's long-standing commitment to India. RCB stands out as one of the most popular sports franchises in the world with a powerful brand, a loyal fan base, and multiple avenues for growth," he added. However, formalities such as ratification from the BCCI, IPL Governing Council, its WPL counterpart and the Competition Commission of India are still pending. Earlier, IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals was acquired by US-based Kal Somani-led consortium for USD 1.63 billion (approx Rs 15,290 crore), The Somani-led consortium includes Rob Walton from the Walmart family and Hamp family (Ford motor company). Somani is an Arizona-based tech entrepreneur who has founded IntraEdge (technology services and solutions), Truyo.Ai (data privacy rights and AI governance) and Academian (edtech services). The other contenders to buy the team, which won the inaugural trophy in 2008, were the Times Internet-led consortium, the Aditya Birla Group and the Mittal family led by ArcelorMittal CEO Aditya Mittal. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
25 March,2026 08:32 AM IST | Bengaluru | PTIGujarat Titans marked the beginning of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 journey with Shubharambh 2026, a landmark evening in Ahmedabad that brought together the full squad, franchise owners, partners, and fans. The evening reflected on the team’s five-year journey while setting a clear, forward-looking tone for the season ahead. Showcasing the unity, ambition, and Gujarat-first ethos that continues to define the franchise, the evening blended reflection, recognition, and cultural celebration, reinforcing the team’s deep-rooted connection with its fans and the state. The occasion served as a reminder of how the Titans have grown into one of the league’s most dynamic, consistent, and fan-driven franchises, both on and off the field. From building a strong legacy by lifting the title in their debut season to consistently delivering high-impact performances and cultivating one of the most engaged fan communities in the IPL, Gujarat Titans moved with a clear focus on culture, leadership, and long-term vision. The presence of Jinal Mehta, Director, Torrent Group and Chairman, Gujarat Titans, and Shaan Mehta, Director, Torrent Group and Director, Gujarat Titans, Chief Operating Officer Colonel Arvinder Singh, Head Coach Ashish Nehra, and Director of Cricket Vikram Solanki underscored a unified leadership and team environment. At its heart was a celebration of the squad’s collective journey, with a special moment recognising captain Shubman Gill within the broader narrative of consistency, growth, and ambition. Blending music, culture, and celebration, the evening, hosted by Mandira Bedi, captured the spirit of Gujarat through an energetic opening act and a theatrical squad unveiling led by Shubman Gill, bringing the entire team together on stage. Performances by Bhoomi Trivedi and Kinjal Dave added depth to the experience, with music, dance, and traditional elements reflecting the identity of the state and the community that defines the franchise. Gujarat Titans will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on March 31, before returning to Ahmedabad for their first home fixture on April 4 against Rajasthan Royals. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
25 March,2026 08:29 AM IST | Ahmedabad | IANSSuryakumar Yadav35 yrs, Mumbai Indians Suryakumar Yadav. Pic/AFP India's 2026 T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar is known to be a 360-degree batter for his hard-hitting skills and innovative shots all around the ground. The highly experienced MI batter has 6462 runs under his belt in 214 IPL games. Despite winning the T20 World Cup recently, Suryakumar managed to score just 242 runs in nine games in the tournament. So, the Mumbai boy, who scored 165 runs in five Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches last season, has a point to prove in IPL-19. When it comes to the IPL, he has always showcased his match-winning abilities. In last year’s IPL, he scored 717 runs in 16 matches at an impressive strike rate of 167.92 with five half-centuries. Rohit Sharma38 yrs, Mumbai Indians Rohit Sharma. Pic/Rohit’s Instagram India's 2024 T20 World Cup-winning captain and MI’s five-time IPL-winning skipper Rohit Sharma is currently playing only ODIs for the country. However, Rohit, who is looking much fitter now, has been frenquently seen practising at Mumbai Cricket Association’s BKC ground and on Mumbai’s maidans too. Last December, Rohit played two Vijay Hazare Trophy (50-over tournament) games in Jaipur, where he smashed a 94-ball 155 against Sikkim, before being dismissed for a duck versus Uttarakhand. His last three ODI matches were against New Zealand in January, where he scored 26, 24 and 11 at Vadodara, Rajkot and Indore respectively. Though Rohit mainly was an Impact Player in IPL-18 (scored 418 runs in 15 games), MI skipper Hardik Pandya may use his on-field experience in a bid to win their sixth IPL trophy. Yashasvi Jaiswal 24 yrs, Rajasthan Royals Yashasvi Jaiswal. Pic/RR’s Instagram India's Test opener has proved his batting ability in the shortest format, but he still failed to make India’s T20 World Cup squad recently. The left-hander now has another opportunity to prove his talent when he opens the innings for RR. Jaiswal’s last three IPL seasons, in which he has scored 625, 435 and 559 respectively, helped RR immensely, and this time too, head coach Kumar Sangakkara will be expecting something similar, especially since RR’s experienced opener Sanju Samson has been traded to Chennai Super Kings. Shivam Dube 32 yrs, Chennai Super Kings Shivam Dube. Pic/CKS's Instagram The India all-rounder will be playing in his eighth IPL. The attacking left-hander, famous for his big-hitting skills, played a crucial role when CSK won their last IPL title in 2023, scoring 418 runs. Though he scored just 235 runs in nine games during India’s T20 World Cup win recently, his short, but timely knocks were very crucial. Besides, his effective right-arm medium pace bowling gives CSK the advantage of an additional bowler in the playing XI. Ayush Mhatre 18 yrs, Chennai Super Kings Ayush Mhatre. Pic/CSK’s Instagram India U-19 World Cup-winning skipper Ayush Mhatre will be very keen to make it count in IPL-19 after he managed just 214 runs in seven U-19 World Cup matches in Zimbabwe last month. However, his IPL-18 outing was impressive. The attacking opener played just seven matches, but scored 240 runs at a brilliant strike-rate of 188.98. Sarfaraz Khan 28 yrs, Chennai Super Kings Sarfaraz Khan. Pic/CSK’s Instagram India Test batter Sarfaraz Khan has scored 371 runs in six matches with one century. He’s a consistent middle-order batter in red-ball cricket, having scored 5114 runs in 62 first-class games. However, recently, Sarfaraz emphasised that he’s keen to play white-ball cricket for India, meaning he will be looking to fulfil his ambition with a good show at IPL-19.
25 March,2026 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureThe IPL 2026 is all set to kick off from March 28. So far, the schedule of only first 20 matches has been released due to state elections. Ahead of the cash-rich league, former Team India cricketer Sourav Ganguly said that the 'Impact Player' rule in the tournament will continue to stay. "Impact player rule I think it's going to stay, and when I was the president of BCCI it had already come in. So, this is here to stay, someone will like it someone will not," he said. Despite the hype of T20 cricket in the world, the former cricketer chose Test as the superior format of the game. He also said that T20 cricket is least challenging and countries such as India, England, Australia, and South Africa, the red-ball cricket will always be special. "I think Test cricket is the real format because one has to bowl 20-25 overs in one day, bowling four overs in a T20 match is a lot easy. T20 cricket is least challenging in terms of quality. But T20 cricket is the format which brings in people, it's just for three hours in the evening full of sixes and fours," said Ganguly. "But in countries like India, England, Australia and South Africa Test cricket will always be special and when you see young players want to play Test cricket, it proves Test cricket is the strongest format of the game," he added. He also hailed the Indian Premier League (IPL) by saying that it will continue to reach greater heights. "IPL will only go to greater heights. This is phenomenal and it also goes to show the game is expanding as the game is going to America, onto that part of the world is fantastic. It's mind-blowing numbers but there is lot's more in store for Indian cricket and I am looking forward to it," said the 53-year-old former cricketer. IPL 2026, Opening match: Date and venue The first match of the tournament is scheduled to be played between the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Earlier, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Secretary, Santosh Menon, confirmed that the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host five of the RCB's IPL 2026 home games. The venue will also host one of the play-off matches and the title clash of the tournament. Bengaluru's remaining two home matches will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. (With PTI Inputs)
24 March,2026 08:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe IPL 2026 is all set to kick off from March 28. So far, the schedule of only first 20 matches has been released due to state elections. Ahead of the cash-rich league, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced Rinku Singh as their vice-captain. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kolkata Knight Riders (@kkriders) The team will enter the tournament under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane. The first match of the tournament is scheduled to be played between the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Earlier, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Secretary, Santosh Menon, confirmed that the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host five of the RCB's IPL 2026 home games. The venue will also host one of the play-off matches and the title clash of the tournament. Bengaluru's remaining two home matches will be played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Kolkata will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The Knights under Rahane's leadership will be eager to clinch the title. Earlier, KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar gave a warm welcome to assistant coach Shane Watson. "Everyone knows Shane Watson as a player, but I've known him as someone who has played under him. I'm really really happy Watto, to have you with us. You've been a terrific addition even in this small period that I've interacted with you," he said. IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians: Full Squads Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert (WK), Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Sarthak Ranjan, Finn Allen (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Cameron Green, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Akash Deep, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Harshit Rana, Tejasvi Singh (WK), Daksh Kamra. Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Trent Boult, Suryakumar Yadav, Quinton de Kock (WK), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Corbin Bosch, Hardik Pandya (C), Jasprit Bumrah, Ryan Rickelton (WK), Will Jacks, Mayank Rawat, Mayank Markande, Sherfane Rutherford, Raghu Sharma, Atharva Ankolekar, Tilak Varma, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Danish Malewar, Robin Minz (WK), Allah Ghazanfar, Naman Dhir, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar.
24 March,2026 08:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
