Tag Archives: IPL 2026

Three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have bolstered their backroom staff ahead of the 2026 season by appointing former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as their assistant coach. The announcement made on November 12, 2025, marks a significant step in KKR’s coaching overhaul following a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign where the franchise finished seventh on the points table.​ KKR appoints Shane …

Former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has outlined a targeted three-player strategy that he believes the Chennai franchise should pursue in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mega-auction to address specific vulnerabilities exposed during their disappointing previous campaign. Despite the buzz surrounding a trade for Sanju Samson, Ashwin pointed out that CSK still has significant gaps …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction is a thrilling theatre of strategy and bidding wars, with every franchise, including big spenders like Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders, aiming to perfect their roster. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have built a dynasty on shrewd, often conservative, spending, but when they do raise their paddle highest, it’s for a player they …

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the spiritual home of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has been reportedly indefinitely suspended from hosting major events following a tragic crowd crush on June 4, 2025, which marred the celebrations of RCB’s maiden IPL title victory. IPL 2026: New leading contender for RCB’s home base with danger looming over Chinnaswamy Stadium According to …

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the spiritual home of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has been reportedly indefinitely suspended from hosting major events following a tragic crowd crush on June 4, 2025, which marred the celebrations of RCB’s maiden IPL title victory. IPL 2026: New leading contender for RCB’s home base with danger looming over Chinnaswamy Stadium According to …

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face critical decisions ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, scheduled tentatively for mid-December. The mini-auction comes after the mega auction in 2025 and offers franchises an opportunity to reshuffle their squads ahead of the new season. With a retention deadline looming, LSG must carefully decide whom to hold onto and whom to release, as they seek …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is abuzz with the potential of a massive player trade that would see Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson move to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and possibly a second player in form of Sam Curran. Sanju Samson and the Chennai Super Kings succession plan under MS Dhoni This high-profile swap …

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has shared his thoughts on which players the Mumbai Indians (MI) should retain ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. With the bidding event approaching, MI’s management faces crucial decisions about their core group. As they gear up for another exciting season, the combination of seasoned campaigners with young stars could once again make them a …

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin provided a detailed strategic outlook on the potential trade that would see Sanju Samson move from RR to CSK. Speaking on his show ‘Ash ki Baat,’ Ashwin addressed the hot-button issue of Samson’s captaincy chances and highlighted how the wicketkeeper-batter would necessitate a complete reshaping of the CSK …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction is fast approaching, with November 15 marking the final date for franchises to submit their retention lists. Consequently, teams have already begun strategic discussions, trades and crucial decisions on which players to keep. Among them are the three-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who clinched the title in the 2024 edition. However, the …