Players

Sooryavanshi's India path: what Rahane's 'let him grow' line and Kaif's 'serve water first' line settle for fantasy captain picks

Two senior voices, two different podcasts, and the same teenage opener. Ajinkya Rahane told the Stick to Cricket audience that Sooryavanshi should be allowed to 'just grow', while Mohammad Kaif accused the India team management on YouTube of asking the Orange Cap holder to 'serve water first' on the Ireland tour. A three-tier captain-band read on the next T20I window.

IPL 2026 Best Fantasy Cricket Players to Pick - Power Hitters, Wicket-Takers & Captain Picks

The IPL 2026 player pool is stacked with elite fantasy cricket picks. This guide profiles the top fantasy cricket players across batting, bowling, all-rounder and wicketkeeper roles with captain and vice-captain recommendations for fantasy win contests.

Top IPL 2026 Fantasy Player Picks at the Win Desk

Top IPL 2026 fantasy player picks from the Win desk: role-by-role shortlist, captain-tier matrix, value-pick anchors, differential upside windows, and a 7-step selection workflow for fantasy win contests.