As IPL 2026 preparations intensify ahead of the March 28 start, Punjab Kings have begun a training camp in Dharamsala, while Lucknow Super Giants shared updates from sessions at Ekana Stadium featuring Yuvraj Singh and captain Rishabh Pant.
Following the announcement of the IPL 2026 season starting March 28—with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru hosting key home games at M Chinnaswamy Stadium after safety enhancements—other franchises are ramping up preparations.
Punjab Kings, runners-up in 2025, have arrived at HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala for a six-day camp. Eight players including Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Harnoor Singh, Vishnu Vinod, and Vishal Nishad kicked off with fitness, skill drills, and pitch adaptation against the scenic Dhauladhar ranges. Warm-ups, bowling, and batting sessions are underway, with fans in attendance. Yuzvendra Chahal is slated to join on March 8 or 9, though captain Shreyas Iyer will skip the camp. The team aims to foster cohesion for the new season.
Lucknow Super Giants, who placed seventh last year, posted images of Yuvraj Singh mentoring captain Rishabh Pant at Ekana Stadium. The focus is on Pant's situational awareness and mental prep, fueling speculation about Yuvraj's formal coaching role. LSG's revamped staff features head coach Justin Langer, strategic advisor Kane Williamson, and specialists Bharat Arun and Carl Crowe, after Zaheer Khan's exit.
