In a major announcement, former South African captain and star batter Faf du Plessis has brought his successful 14-year association with the Indian Premier League (IPL) to a close. Faf du Plessis ends illustrious 14-year IPL journey Du Plessis, who recently featured for the Delhi Capitals in the 2025 season, chose not to enter his name in the upcoming IPL …
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Breakdown of Andre Russell’s IPL salary since his debut – From 2008 to 2025
In a move that signals the end of another spectacular era in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the West Indies all-rounder and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) icon, Andre Russell, has announced his retirement from the tournament. Andre Russell’s retirement from Indian Premier League (IPL) The news, shared by the superstar cricketer on November 30, brings his electrifying 12-season IPL journey …
Read More »KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan pens a touching tribute to Andre Russell post his IPL retirement
Shah Rukh Khan marked the end of Andre Russell’s IPL playing career with an emotional public tribute, hailing the Caribbean player as a franchise legend and welcoming him into a new role as Kolkata Knight Riders’ “Power Coach” from the 2026 season. Russell retired from the IPL after 12 seasons but will continue to be part of the Knight Riders’ …
Read More »Andre Russell retires from IPL T20; joins KKR as member of support staff
Andre Russell, the iconic all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has officially retired from the IPL after a glittering 14-season career with the league. Russell revealed his decision, expressing allegiance exclusively to KKR and declining to play for any other franchise, choosing instead to join KKR’s support staff as the team’s “Power Coach” for IPL 2026. Andre Russell’s loyalty to …
Read More »Faf du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction – here’s the reason
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 …
Read More »Yuzvendra Chahal reveals which IPL franchise Ravi Bishnoi will represent in 2026 edition
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 …
Read More »No David Warner! Mandeep Singh reveals his all-time IPL XI
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 …
Read More »After trading Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals consider ownership change ahead of IPL 2026
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 …
Read More »IPL 2026: 5 teams that can target Andre Russell in the mini-auction
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 …
Read More »IPL 2026: 5 franchises that can target Anrich Nortje in the mini-auction
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 …
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