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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise, fresh off their long-awaited maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy, is currently the subject of a potential sale, making it a major talking point in Indian cricket. Team owners Diageo India have initiated a formal strategic review of their investment, confirming that the process could result in a sale or ownership change. Hombale Films …

Shai Hope’s resurgence in white-ball cricket has made him one of the most attractive overseas options heading into the IPL 2026 auction. The West Indies captain has been in remarkable form, recently smashing a magnificent century against New Zealand in the second ODI. Known for his ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed, Hope provides stability along with …

As excitement builds ahead of the IPL 2026 mega auction, set to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, Indian all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has added to the buzz by revealing his all-time T20 XI. Speaking to CricTracker, the 30-year-old crafted a power-packed side filled with aggressive openers, dynamic all-rounders, match-winning finishers and world-class bowlers—reflecting the evolution of T20 cricket …

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 …

With the IPL 2026 retention window completed and the mini-auction scheduled for December, franchises have begun shaping their final blueprints for the upcoming season. Among them, the Mumbai Indians (MI) stand out once again as a team that has prioritised stability by retaining the core group of players. While the record five-time champions have looked strong on paper in recent …

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 …

With the IPL 2026 auction fast approaching, Delhi Capitals (DC) once again find themselves in the spotlight as fans speculate about big-money buys and potential squad overhauls. Over the years, DC have built a reputation for aggressive bidding, often targeting marquee Indian and overseas stars to strengthen their lineup. From local icons like Gautam Gambhir and Dinesh Karthik to international …