Cricket news: Five English players to watch at IPL 2026 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defend title
With the IPL kicking off this Saturday, Sports News Blitz writer Sai Raghav Balakrishnan looks at five English players who will be looking to make their mark on the competition.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) kick off the world’s premium franchise tournament on March 28. And 12 English players, ranging from first-team essentials to bench-warmers, will aim to enhance their reputation on the white-ball circuit.
England cricket analysis: The impressive transformation of Will Jacks
England all-rounder Will Jacks has seen a resurgence batting at number seven while being the go-to bowling option for captain Harry Brook.
Sai Raghav Balakrishnan writes here for Sports News Blitz on why Jacks is so important for the England cricket team.
England were the first team to make the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, having flattered to deceive in most of their wins.