Indian Premier League News

Rohit Sharma made his MI debut on April 10, 2011, against Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) at the Feroz Shah Kotla (now Arun Jaitley Stadium), scoring an unbeaten 27 runs in a dominant eight-wicket victory. After 15 years, he is still an important part of the team.  

The Indian Cricket League laid the groundwork for T20 franchise cricket before the Indian Premier League, but it was eventually shut down due to opposition from the BCCI, player bans, and behind-the-scenes politics. So, what's really happened to ICL?  

Bhuvneshwar Kumar can become the first fast bowler to achieve a huge milestone during the IPL 2026 match between CSK vs RCB on Sunday.  

Ian William Langford, was an experienced professional, seen as a key part of the broadcast team. He helped ensure smooth coverage of IPL matches.    

Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar said that it has been decided that three tickets will be provided to Members of the Legislative Assembly and Members of Parliament for Indian Premier League matches, instead of the earlier four. 

In a significant policy shift, Zahir Uddin Swapan, the newly appointed Information and Broadcasting Minister of Bangladesh, said the government does not intend to mix politics with sports and will instead evaluate the matter from a commercial perspective.  

During the IPL 2026 season, Virat Kohli will be a key batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who will aim to become only the third team in league's history to successfully defend their title. Virat will also have the opportunity to break many batting records during IPL 2026 season.  

Prithvi Shaw's fortunes finally changed during the accelerated phase, where he was one of the 11 players picked in the final round, securing a Rs 75 lakh contract with his former franchise.  

Ahead of the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has stepped down as mentor of the Delhi Capitals franchise.  

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is officially set to kick off on March 28 Defending champions RCB are expected to feature in the season opener  BCCI is yet to release the full schedule for the upcoming IPL 2026 season

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is officially set to kick off on March 28, 2026, as confirmed by broadcaster Star Sports on Sunday.  

Defending Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to return to their fortress, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. 

The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is reportedly set for a minor scheduling adjustment. Originally slated to begin on March 26, the tournament is now likely to kick off on March 28, 2026, a two-day delay from the initial plan communicated to franchises last December.  

CSK are expected to use MS Dhoni selectively to manage workload and maximise tactical flexibility. Sanju Samson’s presence gives CSK a reliable wicketkeeping alternative. Dhoni remains central to CSK’s leadership and Chepauk advantage.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released a 1,307-player RAPP sheet ahead of the Indian Premier League season, giving franchises a crucial resource to manage mid-season challenges. 

RCB will play five IPL 2026 home matches at DY Patil Stadium and two in Raipur after Chinnaswamy failed to get safety clearance. The decision follows the deadly stampede during RCB’s IPL 2025 title celebrations in Bengaluru. IPL authorities are enforcing stricter venue and governance standards across franchises.

Arun Dhumal cites India’s peak wedding season as the biggest hurdle for hosting IPL auctions domestically. BCCI views overseas auctions as a step toward strengthening IPL’s global footprint. Abu Dhabi’s world-class infrastructure and ILT20 overlap make the UAE a strategic choice.

Overseas players in the IPL 2026 auction are capped at Rs 18 crore, even if bidding crosses higher amounts. Any excess bid value goes to the BCCI’s player welfare fund, not the player. The rule aims to prevent inflated mini-auction markets and prioritise Indian cricketers.

The IPL 2026 auction will begin at 2:30 PM IST on Tuesday, December 16 in Abu Dhabi. The opening hour is crucial as franchises target key players in a fast-paced mini-auction format. Fans can watch the auction live from the start on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network in India.

IPL 2026 mini auction starts at 2:30 PM IST on December 16 in Abu Dhabi Star Sports Network to telecast IPL Auction 2026 live on TV JioHotstar app and website to offer live streaming of the IPL auction

IPL 2026 auction starts at 2:30 PM IST on December 16 and will be held in Abu Dhabi. Ten franchises will compete for 77 slots, with a combined purse of Rs 237.55 crore. Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi headline a star-studded auction pool.

All 10 franchises will announce their lists of retained and released players, a month before what is expected to be a mini-auction for the upcoming IPL 2026 season.