ipl 2026

New Delhi, March 24 – The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be played under stricter operational rules, as the governing body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has introduced new regulations to improve team conduct and logistics during the tournament.According to a...

Lucknow, March 24 Rishabh Pant reaches his peak as a cricketer when he plays with a smile on his face, says Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer, backing the Indian wicketkeeper-batter to have a better year leading the franchise in IPL 2026.Pant became the most expensive player in IPL...

New Delhi, March 24 – As the countdown to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 begins, Lucknow Super Giants are relying on a refreshed squad, revamped support staff, and a more stable leadership group to turn things around. Head coach Justin Langer expressed optimism about the team's...

Ahmedabad, March 24: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill emphasized clarity and composure in leadership as the team prepares for IPL 2026, building on a strong and consistent foundation established over the past seasons.Speaking at the Gujarat Titans Shubharambh 2026 event in Ahmedabad, Gill...

Bengaluru, March 24. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) director of cricket, Mo Bobat, has stated that Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood will join the squad for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) only after Cricket Australia is satisfied with his recovery.Bobat also...

Ahmedabad, March 24 Gujarat Titans have laid out their clear strategy for IPL 2026, with head coach Ashish Nehra emphasizing that the team remains committed to competing and winning and does not plan to change its current playing style.Since joining IPL in 2022, Gujarat Titans have been one of...

Bengaluru, March 24 – The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have been dealt a setback ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as the franchise confirmed on Tuesday that fast bowler Yash Dayal will miss the entire tournament due to personal reasons.Dayal's absence...

Mumbai, March 24 – Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Vidarbha's left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India pacer Akash Deep, who has been ruled out of the IPL 2026 due to a lower back injury.Furthermore, England cricketer David Payne has...

New Delhi, March 24 – Former South African player has opposed the idea of sending Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stalwart MS Dhoni higher up in the batting order in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, which will begin on March 28, stating that the former captain's strength...

Bengaluru, March 24 – As defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) prepare to begin their IPL 2026 campaign at home in the opening match, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has partnered with the franchise to honor the lives of those who died in the stampede following...

Ahmedabad, March 23 Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has said that his calmness in the game comes from being himself and having belief and security within his team here on Monday ahead of IPL 2026.Gill, who was not part of India's T20 World Cup-winning side, will return to the shortest...

Ahmedabad, March 23: Gujarat Titans marked the beginning of their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 journey with "Shubharambh 2026," a landmark event in Ahmedabad that brought together the entire team, franchise owners, partners, and fans. The evening reflected on the team's five-year journey...

New Delhi, March 23 Sri Lanka's T20I captain, Dasun Shanaka, was confirmed on Monday as a replacement for the injured England all-rounder, Sam Curran, in the Rajasthan Royals camp for IPL 2026.Shanaka will join Rajasthan Royals for INR 2 crore."Dasun Shanaka will join RR for INR 2 crore as a...

Jaipur, March 23: The Rajasthan Royals have announced that Sri Lankan all-rounder and T20I captain Dasun Shanaka will replace Sam Curran for the 2026 Indian Premier League season after an injury ruled the English all-rounder out of the tournament.Curran, who was part of the Chennai Super Kings...

New Delhi, March 23 – Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting set the tone for the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League season with a clear message to his players: embrace mistakes, but remain committed to the process. Addressing the squad at the start of their training camp in Mullanpur, New...

New Delhi, March 23 Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani said the franchise is awaiting the arrival of Australian left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc ahead of IPL 2026, saying that they are also waiting for him to obtain a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from Cricket Australia.Starc, 36, is...

Kolkata, March 22 – Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed Vidarbha's tall, left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for injured India pacer Akash Deep, who has been ruled out of the competition due to a stress reaction in his lower back.Dubey was signed by...

New Delhi, March 22 – Virat Kohli, India's batting legend, has dismissed "false reports" claiming that he demanded a chartered flight for his travel from India to London and also wants to fly back home between matches during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL).The report, shared by an...

New Delhi, March 22: Indian opener Prithvi Shaw penned an emotional message for the fans as he returns to the Arun Jaitley Stadium to join the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will commence on March 28.Prithvi Shaw's long...

New Delhi, March 21 Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said that Mumbai Indians (MI) have an advantage over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the debate over the greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) team, citing MI's role in providing match-winning players to the Indian team."When choosing...