Shubman Gill fired up, MS Dhoni gets injured in CSK training and bad news for KKR

Is MS Dhoni injured?

MS Dhoni’s knee pain has sparked concern for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of IPL 2026. Dhoni was spotted walking with a limp during a training session. He’s managed his body carefully in recent seasons, often batting late and conserving energy. CSK has options, including Sanju Samson as a wicketkeeping alternative, allowing them to manage Dhoni’s workload. Dhoni’s potential final IPL season and CSK’s injury list add to the worry, with Nathan Ellis and Matthew Short already sidelined. Read more here.

Shubman Gill to fire up in IPL 2026?

Shubman Gill is likely to use his T20 World Cup snub as motivation in IPL 2026, says former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara. Gill, dropped from the T20 World Cup squad due to poor returns, will look to prove himself in the IPL, especially with his strike rate. Pujara suggests Gill should aim for a strike rate of 160, up from 155.87 in IPL 2025. A strong IPL season could see Gill back in India’s T20I squad, adding to his ODI and Test captaincy roles. Gill’s form will be crucial for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. Read more here.

Century for KKR star boy

Angkrish Raghuvanshi hammered a century in KKR’s practice match at the Eden Gardens. Batting at No. 3, he scored an unbeaten 103 off 55 balls, striking nine fours and five sixes. Raghuvanshi wisely built his innings, letting others take risks initially, before opening up through the middle overs. He picked gaps, took on spin, and kept the asking rate in check. His innings made a strong case for himself in KKR’s lineup. Read more here.

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India vs Ireland series confirmed

India, the T20 World Cup 2026 champions, will take on Ireland in a two-match T20I series on June 26 and 28 in Belfast. The matches will start at 7:30 PM IST to cater to the Indian audience. India has a perfect 8-0 record against Ireland in T20Is. This series will be India’s first T20I engagement post-T20 World Cup and IPL 2026, before hosting Afghanistan for a Test and ODIs. The series was arranged to boost Ireland’s revenue, given India’s massive cricket following. The teams last met at the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York. Read more here.

Bad news for KKR

KKR’s injury woes continue! Fast bowler Akash Deep has been ruled out of IPL 2026 due to a lower back injury, joining Harshit Rana on the sidelines. Matheesha Pathirana, another key pacer, won’t join the team until mid-April, pending fitness tests. This leaves KKR with limited bowling options. The team had previously released Mustafizur Rahman due to geopolitical tensions and replaced him with Blessing Muzarabani. With these setbacks, KKR faces a tough road ahead in the upcoming season, struggling to find the right bowling combination. Read more here.

Ex coach blasts PCB

Gary Kirsten’s Pakistan coaching stint ended abruptly in 2024 due to excessive external interference. He revealed that constant noise from outside and punitive actions for poor performance made it tough to work with the team. Kirsten, who led India to the 2011 World Cup, felt being the coach made him an easy target for blame. Despite this, he enjoyed working with Pakistani players, citing their professionalism and love for the game. He believes restrictions on coaches are counterproductive, questioning the point of hiring one if they’re not trusted. Read more here.