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After participating in all 14 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), South Africa’s veteran batter Faf du Plessis has this time decided to opt out of the tournament. He will be not be registering for the IPL 2026 auction, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on December 17. Why Faf du Plessis has pulled himself out of IPL …

Ahead of the highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction scheduled for December, a lighthearted video of Indian cricketers Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh has gone viral on social media. The trio, who share a camaraderie, discussed Bishnoi’s fate after his surprise release from the Lucknow Super Giants. The conversation took a humorous turn when Chahal shared …

Mandeep Singh has unveiled a star-studded all-time IPL XI that features several modern greats but surprisingly leaves out record-breaking name like David Warner. Speaking to CricTracker, Mandeep, a veteran of 14 IPL seasons with 111 appearances, has built his reputation as a prolific domestic run-getter and a reliable T20 anchor, recently leading Punjab to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title …

Speculation swirls around Rajasthan Royals potentially changing hands before the IPL 2026 auction, fueled by a recent viral social media post from industrialist Harsh Goenka, brother of Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka. The 2008 IPL champions, mirroring Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)’s open pursuit of buyers at a USD 2 billion valuation, have stayed silent on any sale, yet reports …

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 …

Anrich Nortje, the South African speedster known for his scorching pace and ability to consistently bowl above 150 kmph, was released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction. Nortje, originally retained for INR 6.5 crore by KKR, struggled with recurring injuries in the 2025 season, limiting his impact. However, there are strong indications …

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 …

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a bold move, orchestrating one of the most extensive squad overhauls in IPL history. The franchise released the one of highest number of players among all ten teams, including some big names like Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell. IPL 2026: KKR’s major squad overhaul and  Venkatesh …

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 …