20-year-old leg-spinner Yash Punja has emerged as an unheralded game-changer for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026. Despite a rocky start to his cricket career, Punja has impressed with his skills and dedication, picking up six wickets in five matches and maintaining an economy rate of 8.35.
Yuzvendra Chahal discusses quitting alcohol, stating it's the best decision of his life. He revealed past struggles with depression and mental health, deciding to quit while playing county cricket in the UK. Chahal now focuses on himself, playing golf and go-karting.
Yuzvendra Chahal revealed on a podcast that quitting alcohol was the best decision of his life, leading to a complete change and better focus on himself. He discussed past struggles with depression and mental health, deciding to quit while playing county cricket in the UK.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar equals Yuzvendra Chahal's record for most IPL wickets against KKR with 33, achieving the feat by dismissing Finn Allen in a rain-delayed match in Raipur.
Punjab Kings' bowling strategy faced criticism after Yuzvendra Chahal was not utilized in their three-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals. Despite a strong start, PBKS suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, with dropped catches and a strong partnership from Axar Patel and David Miller proving costly. The team's spin-bowling coach cited seaming conditions favoring pacers for Chahal's omission.
Punjab Kings' bowling strategy faced criticism after Yuzvendra Chahal was not utilized in their three-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals. Despite a strong start, PBKS suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, with dropped catches and a strong partnership from Axar Patel and David Miller proving costly. The team's spin-bowling coach cited seaming conditions favoring pacers for Chahal's omission.
Yuzvendra Chahal faces controversy after a video surfaced allegedly showing him vaping on a team flight. Former spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan criticized the lenient penalties for such violations, especially after a similar incident involving Riyan Parag. The BCCI recently reiterated its strict ban on vapes and e-cigarettes across all IPL venues and facilities.
Yuzvendra Chahal faces controversy after a video surfaced allegedly showing him vaping on a team flight. Former spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan criticized the lenient penalties for such violations, especially after a similar incident involving Riyan Parag. The BCCI recently reiterated its strict ban on vapes and e-cigarettes across all IPL venues and facilities.
A viral clip from Punjab Kings’ travel vlog sparked controversy after Yuzvendra Chahal appeared to vape during a flight to Hyderabad. However, eagle-eyed fans later claimed the spinner may have been holding a spray device and merely mimicking the act. The moment, which was removed from the original vlog, has now fuelled speculation that Chahal was playfully referencing the recent Riyan Parag vaping controversy.
A viral clip from Punjab Kings’ travel vlog sparked controversy after Yuzvendra Chahal appeared to vape during a flight to Hyderabad. However, eagle-eyed fans later claimed the spinner may have been holding a spray device and merely mimicking the act. The moment, which was removed from the original vlog, has now fuelled speculation that Chahal was playfully referencing the recent Riyan Parag vaping controversy.
Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is facing controversy after a video clip surfaced online, allegedly showing him vaping on a team flight. The footage, reportedly from a travel vlog by Arshdeep Singh, has sparked reactions due to India's strict vaping regulations. The incident occurred during the team's journey to Hyderabad for an IPL match.
Yuzvendra Chahal endured a frustrating night as Punjab Kings dropped multiple catches off his bowling during the loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH batters Heinrich Klaasen and Ishan Kishan capitalised on the missed chances to help post 235 runs. Chahal now has six dropped catches off his bowling this IPL season, the most for any bowler in IPL 2026.
Punjab Kings’ poor fielding left Yuzvendra Chahal frustrated during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad as dropped catches denied him crucial wickets. Shashank Singh dropped Heinrich Klaasen, while Lockie Ferguson spilled Ishan Kishan, both off Chahal’s bowling. PBKS have now dropped six catches off Chahal this season, the most for any bowler in IPL 2026, hurting Punjab badly on a batting-friendly Hyderabad pitch.
Ravichandran Ashwin shared a humorous story about Yuzvendra Chahal wanting to open the batting during their time at Rajasthan Royals. Ashwin said Chahal claimed he had scored a century in his Under-19 days and often asked to bat higher up the order. Ashwin jokingly questioned Chahal’s ability to hit boundaries against pacers like Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj.
Punjab Kings suffered a second straight IPL 2026 defeat after losing a thriller to Gujarat Titans. The big talking point was Yuzvendra Chahal bowling just one over. Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif questioned the decision, saying Punjab should trust the IPL’s highest wicket-taker more despite pitch conditions favoring pacers.
Punjab Kings are dominating IPL 2026, leading the table with six wins from seven matches. Their batting prowess, with Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer in top form, is the driving force behind their success. Meanwhile, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal humorously requested an opening batting chance from co-owner Preity Zinta, despite a quiet season with the ball.
Jofra Archer became Rajasthan Royals' all-time leading wicket-taker with 68 wickets, surpassing Shane Watson's record of 67. The article highlights leading wicket-takers for each IPL franchise, with Sunil Narine (KKR, 198 wickets) closest to the 200-wicket milestone for a single team, Jasprit Bumrah (MI, 184) becoming the second bowler after Lasith Malinga to take 150+ wickets for one franchise, and Yuzvendra Chahal (225) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (208) leading the all-time IPL wicket-taking charts.
Sports presenter Shefali Bagga, who is also known for her participation in Bigg Boss 13, has reacted strongly to ongoing speculation linking her to cricketers, making it clear that she’s “fed up” with the assumptions drawn from brief public appearances. In a recent chat, Shefali addressed rumours with Yuzvendra Chahal sparked by a viral pap video, while also opening up about her views on relationships and the kind of partner she wants.
Sports presenter and Bigg Boss 13 alumna Shefali Bagga has responded strongly to speculation linking her to cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, stating she's 'fed up' with assumptions from brief public appearances. She clarified that a single pap video of them having dinner led to false dating rumours, and emphasized she doesn't mix her profession with personal life. She also shared her ideal partner preferences, expressing admiration for Virat Kohli's devotion to Anushka Sharma.
