Former India left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan praised seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur for his contributions, playing a vital hand in Mumbai Indians' six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh criticised Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane for not using Sunil Narine against a rampaging Rohit Sharma during their IPL match against Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma was in full flow as Mumbai Indians chased down a 221-run target against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opener on Sunday

Former India opener Aakash Chopra said that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should be eligible for a refund if Cameron Green does not bowl during IPL 2026.

India batting legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Rohit Sharma and Shardul Thakur after Mumbai Indians kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign with a thumping victory.

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble lauded Mumbai Indians batting icon Rohit Sharma's majestic half-century against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), describing it as a return to his dominant "2.0 avatar".

Mahieka Sharma protected Hardik Pandya's son, Agastya, after being surrounded by photographers in Mumbai.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya lauded all-rounder Shardul Thakur after the team's victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opening match on Sunday.

Cricket Australia has finally responded to the claims made by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who had accused the board of preventing all-rounder Cameron Green from bowling.

Amid growing speculation over his future, Rahane answered in style, marking his return after a three-month layoff with a fluent 40-ball 67 at the Wankhede Stadium.

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene explained the decision to use Suryakumar Yadav only as an Impact Player in the game against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.

Create an international window and make the best players available at peak fitness was the unique selling proposition for IPL. That led to club over country debate. Perhaps in the 19th season we see the reverse, at least from the Australian camp.

Rohit Sharma added 148 runs for the opening stand with Ryan Rickelton, who top-scored with 81 off 43 balls, as MI overhauled KKR's 220/4 with five balls to spare.

Cameron Green, who was acquired by KKR for a record Rs 25.20 crore (with a salary cap of Rs 18 crore), scored a brisk 18 off 10 balls with the bat.

Mumbai Indians rode on blistering half-centuries from former skipper Rohit Sharma (78) and Ryan Rickelton (81) to comfortably beat Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in their IPL 2026 clash.

Ajinkya Rahane was forced to miss most of the second half of the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.

Rohit Sharma hammered a spectacular half-century to put Mumbai Indians (MI) on course for victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 clash.

Mumbai Indians (MI) star Rohit Sharma dropped a costly catch against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 clash, which came back to haunt his team.