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The Indian Premier League (IPL), officially called the Vivo Indian Premier League, is a glitzy and glamorous professional Twenty20 Cricket league in India which started in 2008. There are eight teams representing eight different Indian cities, namely Delhi Daredevils, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals. The league was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was a brainchild of Lalit Modi. The league, in its 10 years of existence, developed into the world's biggest and the richest T20 league. IPL also has an exclusive window in International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme. The format of the league is divided into two halves - Round Robin and Qualifiers. Each of the eight teams will play each other twice in a home and away round robin format in the league phase. After the end of the league phase, the top two teams from the league phase will play against each other in 1st Qualifier for a place in the final. However, the team which loses in the 1st Qualifier will get another chance for the IPL by playing the second qualifying match (Winner of the Eliminator match between third and fourth place teams). The winner of the second qualifier will play the final match against the winner of the first qualifier.
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3 players who can replace Akash Deep in KKR squad for IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 21, 2026, 05:22 PM ISTKKR suffer another setback as Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2026 with a lower back stress reaction, sidelining him for up to 12 weeks. With Harshit Rana out and Pathirana delayed, the franchise is assessing domestic pacers as replacement options. Here are three possible candidates:
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Another KKR pacer after Harshit Rana ruled out of IPL 2026, franchise seeking replacement
Cricket | Mar 21, 2026, 03:58 PM ISTKKR’s fast-bowling troubles deepen as Akash Deep is ruled out of IPL 2026, joining injured Harshit Rana, while Matheesha Pathirana is expected to join mid-April. The franchise now faces mounting pressure to find suitable replacements before their opening match against Mumbai.
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Sri Lanka players instructed to clear fitness tests to get NOCs for IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 21, 2026, 02:54 PM ISTSLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) recently came forward and announced that their players will need to clear fitness tests if they are to be granted NOCs (No Objection Certificate) from the board ahead of the IPL 2026.
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Riyan Parag advises Vaibhav Suryavanshi to stay away from social media ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 21, 2026, 12:37 PM ISTRajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag took centre stage and backed Vaibhav Suryavanshi to impress in the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League), and advised him to stay away from social media to avoid pressure.
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Ravichandran Ashwin rates Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chances of defending IPL title
Cricket | Mar 21, 2026, 11:39 AM ISTFormer India international Ravichandran Ashwin came forward and talked Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chances in the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League), that is slated to kick off on March 28.
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Shreyas Iyer committed to win IPL in 2026, says 'my eye is on the trophy'
Cricket | Mar 20, 2026, 11:54 PM ISTPunjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer aims to turn last year’s near-miss into glory in IPL 2026. Recovering from a ruptured spleen, Iyer said, "My eye is on the trophy." PBKS open their campaign against Gujarat Titans on March 31, with key matches lined up against CSK, KKR, and SRH.
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Rishabh Pant reflects on physical and mental preparation ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 20, 2026, 09:19 PM ISTAhead of IPL 2026, Rishabh Pant says he is mentally and physically ready after a lean 2025. The LSG captain highlights discipline, growth mindset, and better decision-making as he prepares to lead his side starting April 1 against Delhi Capitals.
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Ajinkya Rahane praises KKR's batting unit, keeps mystery around opening slot ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 20, 2026, 08:03 PM ISTKKR captain Ajinkya Rahane praises the team’s batting unit ahead of IPL 2026, while the franchise evaluates its opening combination. In intra-squad matches, Sarthak Ranjan, Tim Seifert and Rinku Singh impressed in the first innings, while other batters showed mixed form.
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When will Matheesha Pathirana join KKR squad for IPL 2026? Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirms
Cricket | Mar 20, 2026, 06:10 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed that Matheesha Pathirana is yet to get his NOC from Sri Lanka Cricket, who are tracking his development. The 23-year-old is expected to be fit by mid-April and will join the KKR squad after that.
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CSK's star Australia all-rounder set to miss initial few games of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 20, 2026, 04:08 PM ISTChennai Super Kings face early setbacks as Matthew Short is set to miss initial IPL 2026 games with a fractured thumb. Meanwhile, pacer Nathan Ellis has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury, forcing the franchise to seek replacements.
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Rajasthan Royals' probable playing XI for IPL 2026: Adam Milne IN, Nandre Burger OUT?
Cricket | Mar 20, 2026, 12:56 PM ISTWith Rajasthan Royals all set to compete in the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season starting from March 28, let us have a look at the probable playing XI for the side ahead of the start of the upcoming IPL season.
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Delhi Capitals dealt major blow, star pacer Mitchell Starc set to miss start of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 20, 2026, 10:21 AM ISTIn a major blow for IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 franchise Delhi Capitals, the side's star pacer Mitchell Starc will be missing the early stages of the upcoming IPL season. Capitals will look to get off to a positive start without their ace pacer in the squad.
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Sanju Samson captured chatting with MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2026 season | Watch
Cricket | Mar 20, 2026, 09:12 AM ISTStar India batter Sanju Samson was captured talking to former Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni in training as the two stars will take centre stage for Chennai Super Kings in the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League).
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'No replacement for Sanju bhaiya': Riyan Parag weighs in on Samson's trade to CSK ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 20, 2026, 07:07 AM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season all set to kick off on March 28, Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag took centre stage and talked about how irreplaceable Sanju Samson will be for the inaugural champions after his trade to Chennai Super Kings.
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Matheesha Pathirana likely to play KKR's first IPL 2026 opener vs SRH; NOC to be given next week
Cricket | Mar 19, 2026, 11:30 PM ISTMatheesha Pathirana is likely to be available for KKR’s IPL 2026 opener after recovering from a hamstring injury. While awaiting SLC clearance, he has resumed bowling, with the franchise confident of his return to strengthen their pace attack.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad’s overseas all-rounder ruled out of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 19, 2026, 11:08 PM ISTSunrisers Hyderabad's Australia all-rounder Jack Edwards has been ruled out of the IPL 2026. He signed for INR 3 crore in the auction. The team management is yet to release a statement confirming the details, while they are currently in hunt to find a replacement.
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Punjab Kings' star pacer to miss first few games of IPL 2026, explains reason
Cricket | Mar 19, 2026, 10:02 PM ISTLockie Ferguson will miss the early phase of IPL 2026 for Punjab Kings after delaying his arrival to spend time with his newborn. PBKS may turn to Ben Dwarshuis, while Ferguson plans to join later and remains committed to New Zealand’s future campaigns.
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3 cricketers who can replace Nathan Ellis in CSK squad for IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 19, 2026, 09:34 PM ISTChennai Super Kings suffer a setback as Nathan Ellis is ruled out of IPL 2026 with a hamstring injury. CEO Kasi Vishwanathan confirmed the news. The five-time champions are currently in the hunt for his replacement and here are three cricketers they are likely to target.
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Rajasthan Royals suffer major blow, key first-team player is likely ruled out of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 19, 2026, 09:06 PM ISTRajasthan Royals all-rounder Sam Curran is expected to be ruled out of the IPL 2026. He is currently dealing with a groin injury. In the meantime, Rajasthan are exploring options as they desperately need someone who can bowl in the death overs.
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Will Yashasvi Jaiswal change batting approach after Sanju Samson's exit? Faf du Plessis analyses
Cricket | Mar 19, 2026, 05:01 PM ISTRajasthan Royals’ trade sending Sanju Samson to CSK leaves a gap at the top, with Yashasvi Jaiswal expected to take on more responsibility. Faf du Plessis believes the opener must balance his natural aggression with the demands of a senior role this season.