Kohli and Head were involved in an on-field exchange with the former appearing to mock the Australian batter’s frequent use by his team as an Impact Substitute by gesturing and telling him to bowl a few deliveries instead of staying off the field.
Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh faced fresh social media backlash after a viral team bus video with Priyansh Arya sparked debate online, with many fans questioning the nature of the interaction.
However, no official statement from the franchise has validated these claims so far.
After Match 60, KKR moved to 11 points from 12 matches and remain outside the top four.
The left-handed batter delivered a remarkable innings under pressure, pushing Mumbai Indians to a thrilling six-wicket win while chasing a target of 201 against Punjab Kings.
The biggest concern for Punjab has not just been the losses but the manner of defeats.
Chennai Super Kings kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive after beating Lucknow Super Giants by 5 wickets and moving to 12 points with three important league matches still left.
In an elaborate advisory for the 10 IPL franchises, the BCCI has said that written authorisation from the team managers would be a must for guests to have access to the players’ and officials’ rooms.
After a sluggish start, CSK have turned things around, winning three of their last four matches, including a commanding 183-run victory over Mumbai Indians that was powered by Sanju Samson’s second century of the season.
MS Dhoni is still out of IPL 2026 due to a calf injury, with CSK confirming he is recovering well but not fully fit, leaving fans waiting for his return soon.
With captains Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni recovering from injuries, both teams are keen to overcome their early setbacks.
KKR have kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive, but after just one win in seven matches, they likely need a near-perfect run from here to qualify.
Loss has been one constant for the three-time former champions this season as they endured a five-wicket loss against the Gujarat Titans to slump to their fifth defeat from six matches with their solitary point coming courtesy a rain washout against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens.
The 44-year-old player has completed his rehabilitation process which caused him to miss five matches this season.
The win pushed Rajasthan Royals to the top of the points table.
CSK suffered a crushing 43-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday to remain at the bottom of the points table with three straight reverses. Speaking on JioHotstar, Ashwin and former South African captain Faf du Plessis analysed CSK’s problems.
His openness to challenge his comfort zones and modify his batting technique has resulted in impressive performances, like his recent scores against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings.
On Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, Gavaskar noted that CSK might need to consistently aim for high scores, possibly around 225–230, to give their bowlers a fighting chance.
Delhi Traffic Police warned of heavy congestion, diversions and delays near Arun Jaitley Stadium from 1 PM to 9 PM on April 4 during the Delhi Capitals-Mumbai Indians match.
