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With IPL 2026 barely a week away, Ravichandran Ashwin, never one to shy away from a strong opinion has fired a salvo that cuts to the heart of one of the tournament's most debated pre-season questions: what exactly did Kolkata Knight Riders buy when they spent ₹25.20 crore on Cameron.

The IPL 2026 injury list keeps growing. Rajasthan Royals have been dealt a significant blow on the eve of the tournament, with England all-rounder Sam Curran set to miss the entire season due to a suspected groin injury.

Chennai Super Kings' preparations for IPL 2026 have taken another significant hit. Australian pacer Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the entire tournament after sustaining a hamstring injury during a training session, leaving the five-time champions scrambling for a replacement with their campaign opener just eleven days away.

On Thursday, March 19, a moment that Chennai Super Kings' fanbase had been eagerly anticipating finally arrived. T20 World Cup hero Sanju Samson touched down in Chennai to join the CSK camp ahead of IPL 2026, with the five-time champions officially welcoming him with a video on social media captioned:.