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Mumbai, March 26 Gautam Gambhir's fierce competitiveness may have often made him the "villain in the story," but that trait strengthened teams like Kolkata Knight Riders that he was part of, reckoned former South African captain Faf du Plessis.Two of KKR's title wins in the Indian Premier...

New Delhi, March 26 Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has evolved into more than just a cricket tournament; it embodies the intersection of talent, ambition, and opportunity. The IPL trophy has an inscription on it in Sanskrit, "Yatra Pratibha Avsara Prapnotihi", which...

New Delhi, March 26 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre made a big impact in their debut IPL season last year, and there will be several others who aim to justify the tournament's tagline, "Where Talent Meets Opportunity," in the upcoming edition.Prashant Veer (Chennai Super Kings):There...

New Delhi, March 26 – Sanjiv Goenka, the owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), dismissed rumors about Rishabh Pant’s captaincy following “false reports” that suggested the wicketkeeper-batter was losing his leadership role within the franchise ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season...

New Delhi, March 26. Former owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Vijay Mallya, reacted to the franchise's record-breaking sale after a consortium, led by the Aditya Birla Group, completed the acquisition for ₹16,660 crore and said it is gratifying to see his ₹450 crore investment has...

New Delhi, March 26 Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, the original owner of Royal Challengers Bangalore, took a dig at critics who called it a "vanity project" after the cricket franchise was sold for almost USD 2 billion (Rs 18,776 crore).Mallya, who had bought Royal Challengers Bangalore...

Mumbai, March 26 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad dropped a hint about the team's opening combination for the Indian Premier League edition, revealing that he, along with wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson, will open the innings in IPL 2026.CSK, who had a disappointing campaign...

New Delhi, March 25 – Three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Navdeep Saini as a replacement player for the injured Harshit Rana for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), while Gujarat Titans have replaced Prithviraj Yarra with Kulwant Khejroliya.Rana had previously been...

Bengaluru, March 25 Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Wednesday that preparations have been made for the inaugural IPL match at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy stadium on March 28, and instructions have been given to the police, authorities, and KSCA (which manages the venue) to ensure that there are...

Hyderabad, March 25 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) stand-in captain Ishan Kishan has spoken about his leadership approach ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to commence on March 28.SRH will start their IPL campaign against defending champions Royal...

New Delhi, March 25 A majority of IPL captains on Wednesday expressed their reservations about the Impact Player rule, which has divided opinions since its introduction in 2023.In 2024, the BCCI had extended the Impact Player in the IPL until at least 2027. Yet, the strategic rule continues to...

New Delhi, March 25 – Jasprit Bumrah, India's leading fast bowler, has reportedly joined the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru as part of a structured workload management program ahead of the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season...

New Delhi, March 25 The sale of the cricket franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore, by United Spirits Ltd (USL), is valued at nearly USD 2 billion (₹18,776 crore), considering it also includes a ₹540 crore payout for the Women's Premier League and a 5 per cent commission to the cricket body...

New Delhi, March 25: With a revamped squad and valuable lessons learned, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has outlined the franchise's evolution heading into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, stating that having reached the playoffs twice is "not good enough" as the team now...

Chandigarh, March 25: The Punjab Kings have received a timely boost ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League, with Australian duo Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joining the squad in Mohali.The pair linked up with their teammates at the New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, where...

New Delhi, March 25 – Aryaman Vikram Birla will become the new chairman of Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group and Times Internet Limited acquired the defending Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League champions for ₹16,660 crore.Bolt...

New Delhi, March 25 Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes Rishabh Pant should bat at No. 3 to maximize his impact, and also urged the aggressive wicketkeeper-batter to control his high-risk approach and aim for consistency in the upcoming IPL.Pant shifted his batting position...

New Delhi, March 25 – Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has delivered a pointed critique of Rishabh Pant’s T20 performance, highlighting why the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain’s considerable talent has not consistently shown in the shortest format before IPL 2026.Pant carries high...

Mumbai, March 24 – A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group and Times Internet Limited has acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women's Premier League, for INR 16,660 crore, the franchise owners informed regulatory bodies on...

Kolkata, March 24 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have decided to retire jersey number 12 as a tribute to the legendary all-rounder Andre Russell, the West Indian star they have lovingly designated as the Eternal Knight, for his outstanding service to the Indian Premier League (IPL) side.The...