ipl 2026

New Delhi, March 27 Delhi Capitals pacer Auqib Nabi said that encouraging words from the franchise's coaching staff during pre-auction trials, particularly from head coach Hemang Badani, gave him the self-belief that an IPL call-up was within reach if he kept performing in domestic cricket...

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 opener Aakash Chopra believes Virat Kohli will be the standout performer in IPL 2026, ahead of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, citing Kohli's fitness and consistency as key factors.Kohli played a crucial role in RCB's title-winning campaign last year, scoring 657...

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...

The 2026 IPL, starting this Saturday, promises intriguing moments over the next two months.The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who host Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in the tournament opener, would have liked to enter the league's 19th edition with greater...

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 – Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Rohit Sharma should remain on the field for the entire duration of a T20 match, rather than being used as an Impact Player by the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).Rohit, who holds the record...

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...

Bengaluru, March 26 Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Thursday asked the government to ensure that every MLA receives four VIP tickets at the city’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during matches, after members across party lines alleged they were treated with "disrespect" by the KSCA, which...

Bengaluru, March 26 – England's young batter, Jacob Bethell, has expressed admiration for the passionate fan base of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), revealing that he could hear chants for the team even during a tense moment in the 2026 T20 World Cup...

New Delhi, March 26 Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has selected his playing 12 for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to begin on March 28.LSG, which finished in seventh position last season, made several changes to their squad ahead of IPL 2026. LSG...

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...

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 Pacer Navdeep Saini replaced Harshit Rana in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for the IPL, which begins on March 28.Both Saini and Rana have played for India and represent Delhi in domestic cricket. Rana underwent a knee surgery last month, which ruled him out of the T20...

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...

Kolkata, March 24 – Kolkata Knight Riders, the three-time champions, appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for IPL 2026, underlining the franchise's long-term leadership plans.Rinku will assist captain Ajinkya Rahane, who has been retained as captain despite KKR's...

Kolkata, March 24 Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders appointed explosive batter Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for IPL 2026 on Tuesday, highlighting the franchise's long-term leadership plans.Rinku will assist captain Ajinkya Rahane, who has been retained as captain despite KKR's...

Kolkata, March 24: Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named Rinku Singh as their vice-captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.Rinku Singh has been a key performer for KKR with his explosive batting and sharp fielding. The 28-year-old brings...

Chennai, March 24 – Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed Australian fast bowler Spencer Johnson as a replacement for Nathan Ellis, who has been ruled out of the entire tournament due to a hamstring injury.Earlier, Johnson had signed for the Quetta Gladiators for the 2026...

New Delhi, March 24 – The 19th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is set to begin on March 28, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.Ahead of the tournament, many players are...