Tag Archives: Indian Premier League

Andre Russell, the West Indies all-rounder and Indian Premier League (IPL) legend, was released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, ending his long and often iconic association with the franchise. Russell remains one of the most destructive finishers in T20 cricket, boasting a phenomenal career strike rate of over 174 in the IPL, complemented by 123 …

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Robin Uthappa has weighed in on the franchise’s strategy for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, predicting they will target two specific international all-rounders. CSK have already enacted the largest squad reset among all franchises, releasing a staggering total of 11 players, including prominent overseas stars like Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra and …

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have carved out a reputation as a highly analytical and bowling-centric franchise since their inception in 2013, replacing the defunct Deccan Chargers. Their auction strategy has often prioritized stability and the acquisition of world-class bowlers and high-impact all-rounders, a philosophy that underpinned their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 title. After a period of flux, SRH made …

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has named a young wicketkeeper-batter as a potential target for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction. The player in question has generated significant attention due to his explosive middle-order batting and impressive recent performances in domestic cricket. Ravichandran Ashwin picks uncapped young talent for CSK to pursue in …

Gujarat Titans (GT) approached IPL 2026 Retentions with a focus on sustaining their championship-winning squad from 2023 while tactically adjusting to maintain competitiveness. Their retention decisions reflect a balance of locking in core performers while allowing flexibility for auction enhancements. Gujarat Titans’ core retentions to anchor the team GT retained captain Shubman Gill, all-rounders Rahul Tewatia and Washington Sundar, and …

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) sent shockwaves through the Indian Premier League (IPL) fraternity on November 15th with the unexpected release of their young Sri Lankan pacer, Matheesha Pathirana. This decision was particularly baffling as the five-time champions had previously retained him for a hefty INR 13 crore and actively rebuffed multiple trade requests for the death-over specialist. IPL 2026: …

With the IPL 2026 mini auction approaching in December, teams have begun fine-tuning their final strategies after completing their retention lists. Among them, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stand at a pivotal point as they look to rebuild after a disappointing season. The five-time champions have retained a compact core and now enter the auction with a sizeable purse and …

Matheesha Pathirana, the Sri Lankan speedster with the unique sling-shot action, was surprisingly released by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction. Nicknamed ‘Baby Malinga’, his unorthodox action and pinpoint death-over yorkers made him instrumental in CSK’s 2023 title win. Pathirana’s release, despite his previous retention at INR 13 crore, appears to be a …

Rajasthan Royals (RR) headed into the IPL 2026 Retentions with a strategy focused on consolidating their core group to build on their competitive performances from the previous season, while preparing to enhance their squad depth through the upcoming auction. Rajasthan Royals retain 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi amongst the key players  RR retained 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who continues to play record-breaking knock …

Delhi Capitals (DC) approached the IPL 2026 Retentions with a robust strategy focused on preserving a strong core while maintaining flexibility to reinforce weak areas through the auction. DC’s key retentions ahead of IPL 2026 auction Delhi Capitals retained captain Axar Patel, prolific batter KL Rahul, all-rounder Vipraj Nigam and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav. They also retained South Africa’s young …