Tag Archives: IPL 2026

As the buzz around IPL 2026 gathers pace, all eyes are on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and their preparations for the new season. However, the franchise will begin their campaign without Pat Cummins, who is still recovering from a back injury. The Australian skipper’s absence in the initial phase is a setback, but the team remains optimistic about his return during …

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans have been eagerly waiting for clarity on the team’s batting plans ahead of the IPL 2026 season. The five-time champions had a tough time in 2025, experimenting with several top-order combinations that didn’t quite click as expected. Now, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has given a clear update that has created buzz around the Yellow Army’s new …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has entered a new stratosphere of financial dominance following the landmark acquisition of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). In a deal that has sent shockwaves through the global sports market, a high-powered consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group completed a 100% buyout of the franchise for a staggering $1.78 billion (approximately ₹16,700 crore). This …

Indian Premier League (IPL) has witnessed its most seismic shift to date. In a record-breaking transaction that has redefined the valuation of global sports franchises, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been acquired for a staggering ₹16,706 crore (approximately $1.78 billion). The sale marks the exit of United Spirits Limited (USL) and the entry of a powerhouse consortium led by the …

As anticipation builds for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, teams are finalising their squads and strategies for another high-octane season. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), one of the most followed franchises in the league, have been forced into an early reshuffle after young pacer Harshit Rana was ruled out due to injury. Rana, who had …

As the defending champions head into the new season, former India opener and popular commentator Aakash Chopra has shared his take on the playing XI of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for IPL 2026. In his latest YouTube video, Chopra analysed the retained core of RCB and built a balanced side that focuses on experience, firepower and spin options, while leaving …

The build-up to the IPL 2026 season has taken an explosive turn, not due to on-field action, but because of a heated war of words involving two of Indian cricket’s most outspoken personalities. The controversy ignited when veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin shared a blunt assessment of Arjun Tendulkar’s prospects at his new franchise, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This prompted …

With the excitement building around Indian Premier League 2026, fans are eagerly waiting to see how teams shape their strategies for the upcoming season. Among the franchises under focus, Delhi Capitals remain one of the most talked-about sides, especially due to the presence of their star batter KL Rahul. After a strong showing last season, expectations are high for Rahul …

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 approaches, all eyes are on the Wankhede Stadium. Following a triumphant T20 World Cup 2026 campaign where India clinched the title, the domestic spotlight shifts to the five-time champions, Mumbai Indians (MI). Amidst the tactical buzz, former India opener and domestic legend Wasim Jaffer has shared his specialized Playing XII prediction, offering a …

Rajasthan Royals (RR) have always been the ‘dark horses’ of the Indian Premier League, a team that thrives on data-driven decisions and unearthing diamond-in-the-rough talent. However, the 2025 season was a harsh departure from their usual competitive self. Finishing in a dismal 9th place with only four wins from 14 matches, the inaugural champions looked like a shadow of the …