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New Delhi, March 27 – A new era begins for Rajasthan Royals as Riyan Parag takes over as captain and former India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja joins the team. After a disappointing 2025 season, the inaugural champions are relying on a revamped squad and a youthful lineup to bounce back and end...

Bengaluru, March 27 Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is also the Minister for Bengaluru Development, said on Friday that arrangements have been made to provide two Indian Premier League (IPL) tickets each to MLAs for the inaugural match at the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru...

Mumbai, March 27. Although the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are organized in neighboring countries and within the same timeframe, they are vastly different in terms of their potential, revenues, popularity, and influence.However, in the past few days, both...

In Bengaluru, on March 27, Virat Kohli's drive and hunger to achieve new heights as an athlete haven't been affected by the 18 IPL seasons, and he remains at the top of his game, according to Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower.Kohli was RCB's top run-scorer last year, scoring...

New Delhi, March 27 – Fresh off a second-place finish in the 2025 edition, Punjab Kings are entering the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) with renewed confidence and a strong Indian core. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, PBKS has a talented squad filled with versatile players. However...

New Delhi, March 27 Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has selected the strongest playing XI for the five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), ahead of the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to begin on March 28.CSK enters the new season after a disappointing...

Bengaluru, March 27 Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered another setback on the eve of the IPL opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with pacer Nuwan Thushara ruled out of the initial phase of the event starting here on Saturday.RCB has already lost Yash Dayal, and questions...

New Delhi, March 27 After falling short in the 2025 IPL final, Shashank Singh is confident that Punjab Kings will go all the way and lift the coveted trophy on May 31 at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru this season.Punjab Kings had scripted a remarkable run to reach the final after a...

Mumbai, March 27 From the confines of his room in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir star Auqib Nabi watched a large crowd celebrate his entry into the IPL on auction day. But, he says, the "ultimate goal" is to play and win matches for India.Long before he lifted the Ranji Trophy with his J&K...

New Delhi, March 27 The fact that renowned American companies are investing in legacy franchises like RCB and Rajasthan Royals validates how investors view the IPL as the "highest growth sports opportunity in the world," Times Internet Limited chairman Satyan Gajwani said on Friday.Recent...

New Delhi, March 27 – The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on March 28, with the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), facing off against the 2016 champions, Sunrisers Hyderabad, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.The tournament will run...

New Delhi, March 27 – Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul for his consistency in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and described him as the safest bet for any franchise.Rahul has proven to be the most consistent performer in the tournament's history. He...

New Delhi, March 27 Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has selected his strongest playing XI for the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), ahead of their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which is scheduled to be played...

New Delhi, March 27. Former Indian left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan believes that Sanju Samson could be the natural successor to MS Dhoni's role at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), adding that the wicketkeeper-batsman is someone fans can "identify with and connect with."Dhoni has led CSK to five IPL...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Shubman Gill said that his team's focus in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season will be on consistently scoring big totals, as the 2022 champions look to win another title when the ten-team competition begins on March 28."Ultimately...

Ahmedabad, March 26 Shubman Gill said on Thursday that he has nothing to prove in the upcoming IPL after being dropped from the Indian team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.Gill was the India vice-captain in the shortest format but was dropped to accommodate Sanju Samson in the top order. India...

New Delhi, March 26: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Thursday that the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals on April 13 will mark the beginning of the second phase of the 2026 season. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said that the venues for the...

New Delhi, March 26 The second phase of the 2026 IPL will begin on April 13 and conclude on May 24, the BCCI announced on Thursday while releasing the full schedule of the league phase.The first phase runs from March 28 to April 12, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and...

March 26: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been instrumental in transforming modern franchise cricket, influencing not only India but also the international scene. Beyond its commercial achievements, it serves as a significant platform for showcasing new talent, enhancing the reputation of...

New Delhi, March 26 – Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Thushara is likely to be unable to participate in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) refused to grant him a No Objection Certificate (NOC), following the implementation of a strict new fitness policy, a news...