Zimbabwe paceman Blessing Muzarabani set for IPL stint with Kolkata Knight Riders
Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani has joined Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
IPL: Ishan Kishan set to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pat Cummins' absence
It is understood that Cummins, who missed the T20 World Cup, has received clearance from Cricket Australia to travel to India ahead of the T20 franchise tournament.
The fast bowler is still recuperating following a lumbar stress issue that saw him playing one Ashes Test at home before then missing T20 World Cup.
Sunrisers are in action on 28 March when they travel to take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
There is no timeline for when Cummins would start playing in IPL but it is anticipated that the paceman will miss at least the first few games.
Abhishek Sharma will serve as Kishan's deputy, with both players coming off T20 World Cup winning campaigns for India.
Both batters scored fifties in the final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
Australia legend Matthew Hayden takes role as batting coach in the IPL
Australia great Matthew Hayden has been appointed as batting coach for Indian Premier League (IPL) side Gujarat Titans ahead of the upcoming season.
IPL stint helped spark Aiden Markram's T20 transformation, says Faf du Plessis
Aiden Markram has been one of the standout performers of the 2026 T20 World Cup, and former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis believes his transformation as an opener began during his time in the Indian Premier League.
India need to adjust batting style on different pitches, says Ishan Kishan
India batter Ishan Kishan says his team have to adapt to different pitches to what they are use to at the ongoing T20 World.