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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) executed one of the boldest moves in the IPL 2026 trade window by officially acquiring Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on November 14, 2025. Shami, renowned for his lethal seam movement, sharp accuracy, and ability to strike early with the new ball, joins the LSG squad to bolster their bowling attack ahead …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 trading window has accelerated rapidly as franchises rush to finalize their strategic squads ahead of the imminent retention deadline this month. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) executed three major deals, securing experienced all-rounders Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford via all-cash transactions designed to inject proven talent into key areas. In a separate, yet related, …

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 …

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player has strongly defended Gautam Gambhir and Harshit Rana, rejecting all allegations of favouritism in the Indian team selection. Ever since Gambhir took charge as India’s head coach in July 2024, sections of fans have alleged that Rana’s inclusion in the national team was influenced by his past association with the KKR setup. However, ex-KKR …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction is just around the corner, and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will once again be in the spotlight. After winning their maiden IPL title in 2025 under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar, RCB will enter the auction with renewed confidence and determination to build a stronger unit. The franchise, known for its …

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 …