Tag Archives: IPL 2026

The issue of foreign players opting for partial participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has once again stirred controversy ahead of the 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. Despite the league’s global standing, several overseas stars have registered with limited availability, prioritizing non-national commitments over the full tournament duration. This trend has drawn sharp criticism from former India captain Sunil …

Former Indian batter and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stalwart Subramaniam Badrinath has offered a detailed blueprint for the franchise’s strategy in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi. With CSK undergoing a significant squad revamp following a difficult previous season marked by the departure of key veterans, Badrinath identified multiple critical areas that the team must …

Reports of a controversial shake-up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season emerged following a tragic stampede at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium earlier this year. With the stadium temporarily deemed unsafe for mass gatherings, the hosting rights for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) home games were thrown into serious doubt. Rumours gained traction suggesting that the franchise would be forced …

With the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaching, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) find themselves in a peculiar position. Having retained a strong core of players, including the likes of Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood, the team possesses a solid foundation. However, their remaining purse of just INR 16.4 crore and a tight limit of eight available slots (including two overseas) means their …

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered a detailed analysis of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) auction strategy for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, which is defined by their need to reinforce the squad after a dismal previous season. With a sizable purse of INR 43.40 crore, the five-time champions are expected to make aggressive bids for players who …

Liam Livingstone, the explosive English all-rounder, was released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, primarily due to a below-par IPL 2025 season where he struggled to justify his INR 8.75 crore price tag (scoring 112 runs in 8 innings). However, Livingstone remains one of the most destructive T20 players globally, known for …

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), known for their ‘Dad’s Army’ philosophy of strategic continuity and veteran expertise, find themselves in an unprecedented phase of squad overhaul following a disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season where they finished at the bottom. Chennai Super Kings: The quest for the sixth title at the IPL 2026 mini-auction The franchise has since engaged …

Following his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a player, KKR legend Andre Russell will now transition into a coaching role with the franchise, serving as the new ‘Power Coach’ for the upcoming 2026 season. After being released ahead of the auction, Russell chose to end his playing days in the league, explaining he didn’t want to fade …

The stage is set for the IPL 2026 mini-auction, and the spotlight has firmly turned onto Indian middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan. Long seen as a red-ball specialist despite an explosive start to his IPL career, the star has delivered a timely and emphatic statement of intent. Just weeks before the auction, Sarfaraz smashed his maiden T20 century—an electrifying 47-ball 100*—for …

IPL 2026 mini‑auction, set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, is shaping up as one of the most competitive player markets in recent memory, with 1,355 players in the pool and franchises like KKR and LSG holding massive purses to rebuild or fine‑tune their squads. Among the big names available is veteran South African finisher David Miller, who was released …