IPL: Zaheer Khan confirmed as new head coach of Chennai Super Kings
Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings have confirmed the appointed of former India seamer Zaheer Khan as the franchise's new head coach.
Trent Boult breaks IPL record as Mumbai Indians secure first win of the season
The Mumbai Indians pacer dismissed Sunil Narine in the opening over against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, claiming his 30th first-over wicket.
With this milestone, Boult extended his lead over Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has 27 such wickets. Remarkably, Boult achieved this feat in just 96 matches, whereas Bhuvneshwar took 126 games.
The updated list of bowlers with the most first-over wickets in IPL history now stands as follows:
Trent Boult - 30 wickets (96 matches)
Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 27 wickets (126 matches)
Praveen Kumar - 15 wickets (89 matches)
Sandeep Sharma - 13 wickets (78 matches)
Deepak Chahar - 13 wickets (77 matches)
Boult's early breakthrough set the tone for MI, as debutant pacer Ashwani Kumar impressed with a four-wicket haul, helping bowl out KKR for just 116 runs.
Chasing a modest target, MI opener Ryan Rickelton led the charge with a quickfire 62 off 41 balls.
The hosts comfortably reached 117 in 12.5 overs, securing their first victory of the season after two consecutive losses.
Stephen Fleming steps down as Chennai Super Kings head coach after 17 years
Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings have confirmed that Stephen Fleming has stepped down as head coach after 17 years in the role.
RCB CEO sure Virat Kohli will be playing in the IPL 'for at least four years'
Royal Challengers Bengaluru CEO Rajesh Menon is sure India legend Virat Kohli will remain with the franchise and play IPL cricket for "at least four years".
Pat Cummins amazed by India's teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Pat Cummins and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found themselves on opposite ends of a dramatic IPL 2026 Eliminator, as the Australia captain endured a punishing spell at the hands of the 15-year-old batter.