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MS Dhoni skips Chennai Super Kings' opening IPL 2026 match against Rajasthan Royals due to a calf injury sustained during pre-season. He is expected to be out for at least the first two weeks of the tournament, with the possibility of missing the entire first half.

Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana were among the high-profile attendees at the opening match of the Indian Premier League 2026, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has confirmed that every MLA and MP will receive two tickets each for the IPL 2026 opener at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, resolving complaints over VIP ticket allocation. The match between RCB and SRH marks the start of the new season.

Hardik Pandya showed his appreciation for the Wankhede Stadium ground staff by giving each member a cheque of Rs 10,000, fulfilling a promise he had made before the T20 World Cup. The ground staff had supported him during his training sessions, helping him maintain peak fitness ahead of the tournamen