https://iplplaynow.com/news/ Verified reporting on IPL 2026 — match previews, fantasy reads, team and player updates. Each story carries a stated source and timestamp. en Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:10:54 +0530 https://iplplaynow.com/news/daily-cricket-dose-04-august-2026/ https://iplplaynow.com/news/daily-cricket-dose-04-august-2026/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:10:54 +0530 A current read on the 4 August 2026 cricket news cycle: India's squad lands in Colombo without Sai Sudharsan, Virat Kohli is named the UK's most popular contemporary Asian cricketer, MS Dhoni shows up at a racing track, Virender Sehwag explains the timing of his India-coach application, Ben Stokes says he wants to coach England one day, and Lalchand Rajput recalls a 2006 U19-era Kohli innings. Source: Crictoday Daily Cricket Dose, 4 August 2026. https://iplplaynow.com/ipl/pathirana-ruled-out-2026-hamstring/ https://iplplaynow.com/ipl/pathirana-ruled-out-2026-hamstring/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:32:00 +0530 Retrospective on the 24 May 2026 left-hamstring tear that ended Pathirana's IPL 2026 after 1.2 overs in KKR's win over Gujarat Titans. KKR had paid INR 18 crore for the slot, signed Karnataka wicketkeeper-batter Luvnith Sisodia the next morning, and needed a 77-run margin against Delhi Capitals that week to keep the playoff race open. Source: Business Standard. https://iplplaynow.com/baseball/2026-mlb-trade-deadline-tracker/ https://iplplaynow.com/baseball/2026-mlb-trade-deadline-tracker/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:40:00 +0530 Live tracking of the 2026 MLB trade deadline on August 3 — reported deals, club needs, prospect asks and the names to watch as contenders and sellers set their boards ahead of the 6 p.m. ET cutoff. Source: ESPN. https://iplplaynow.com/fantasy-cricket-dream11/zim-vs-ind-dream11-prediction-3rd-t20i/ https://iplplaynow.com/fantasy-cricket-dream11/zim-vs-ind-dream11-prediction-3rd-t20i/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:01:07 +0530 A fantasy-ready read for the 3rd T20I between Zimbabwe and India at Harare Sports Club — captaincy calls, par score, head-to-head record and the venue breakdown, written for readers planning Dream11 XIs. Source: Sportsdunia. https://iplplaynow.com/news/csk-mi-toss-window/ https://iplplaynow.com/news/csk-mi-toss-window/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:25:00 +0530 Both captains have favoured batting first at this venue in recent seasons. Dew forecast is moderate, not decisive. https://iplplaynow.com/news/rcb-combine/ https://iplplaynow.com/news/rcb-combine/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:50:00 +0530 The combination question is whether to play an extra batter or stick with the seventh bowling option. https://iplplaynow.com/news/head-powerplay/ https://iplplaynow.com/news/head-powerplay/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:10:00 +0530 Powerplay strike rate above 170. Middle-overs strike rate drops to 130. The role split is real. https://iplplaynow.com/news/wicketkeeper-pricing/ https://iplplaynow.com/news/wicketkeeper-pricing/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:30:00 +0530 Top-order keeper-batters have seen a 12% price increase on average. Differential wicketkeeper picks are thinner than usual. https://iplplaynow.com/news/postmatch-lsg-vs-gt/ https://iplplaynow.com/news/postmatch-lsg-vs-gt/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0530 GT's spin pair held the middle. LSG's death bowling remains the swing factor. One differential delivered. https://iplplaynow.com/news/gt-spin-options/ https://iplplaynow.com/news/gt-spin-options/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:40:00 +0530 The combination question is between the two tweakers; both are in form. The captain's read on the conditions will decide. https://iplplaynow.com/news/russell-role-update/ https://iplplaynow.com/news/russell-role-update/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:15:00 +0530 The slot shift is real and material. Fantasy readers who treat Russell as a death-only pick are mis-pricing him. https://iplplaynow.com/news/differential-picks/ https://iplplaynow.com/news/differential-picks/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0530 Each differential comes with a one-sentence reason. If the reason doesn't hold, the pick is a punt, not a differential.