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Explained: Why Rs 48,390 crore IPL media rights may not grow next cycle despite viewership and team valuation growth
Firstcricket Staff •The IPL media rights, which were sold for Rs 48,390 crore in the 2023-27 cycle, may remain flat in the next cycle despite rising viewership, franchise valuations, and growing popularity of the league. Here's why the world's biggest T20 tournament may not grow the same way in the next few seasons.
Shreyas Iyer ruled out of IPL 2026? Punjab Kings captain breaks silence on wrist injury: 'All I can say is...'
Firstcricket Staff •Shreyas Iyer suffered a scary blow to his hand during the IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans. PBKS captain provided an update on his recovery after the game.
PBKS vs GT Highlights, IPL 2026: Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets
Firstcricket Staff •PBKS vs GT Highlights, IPL 2026 (Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans Match Scorecard): Punjab Kings defeated Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets thanks to a clutch knock from debutant Cooper Connolly. PBKS were cruising comfortably in the chase before Prasidh Krishna struck in quick succession to pull things back for GT, but Connolly held his nerves and finished the chase with five balls remaining.
IPL 2026 points table after PBKS vs GT: Vyshak, Connolly power Punjab Kings to secure first two points
Firstcricket Staff •Punjab Kings have defeated Gujarat Titans by three wickets in their IPL 2026 opener. Cooper Connolly starred with an unbeaten 72, while Vijaykumar Vyshak played a key role with the ball. Check the updated IPL 2026 points table after the game.
PBKS vs GT Match Prediction: Who will win today’s IPL match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans
Firstcricket Staff •Punjab Kings, the runners-up of last season, and Gujarat Titans, the fourth best side in IPL 2025, open their campaign against each other for the second season. Take a look at which team has the upper-hand today in IPL 2026.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 10 incredible records that the Rajasthan Royals prodigy holds at just 15
Firstcricket Staff •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is being hailed as one of the most astonishing talents that the game of cricket has ever seen and his records do really prove that he has been incredible.
Mohsin Naqvi intervened to save Naseem Shah's career, 'inside news' revealed by ex-Pakistan star: 'He said it was about...'
Firstcricket Staff •Naseem Shah's controversial post on X led to him being fined a massive amount but things could have gotten much worse for the pacer had Mohsin Naqvi not intervened.
Mullanpur weather forecast, PBKS vs GT: New Chandigarh Stadium pitch report, LIVE streaming details
Firstcricket Staff •Runners-up of last season Punjab Kings take on the ever consistent Gujarat Titans in the first match of both the teams in IPL 2026. Here's all you need to know ahead of the PBKS vs GT clash.
How England cricket's worst kept secret is unravelling against Brendon McCullum and Rob key
Firstcricket Staff •Head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key have faced criticism for England's results but now they are facing fresh salvo from out-of-favour players who are complaining about the poor communication from the management.
Not Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Yashasvi Jasiwal holds the record for fastest fifty in IPL history
Firstcricket Staff •Vaibhav Sooryanvanshi hit a 15-ball half-century in his very first match of IPL 2026. However, it is not the fastest fifty in the history of the tournament.