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.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have INR 25.5 crore left in the purse to spend in the IPL 2026 auction. They have traded out Mohammed Shami and released the likes of Adam Zampa, Wiaan Mulder and Abhinav Manohar, among others. Here's a list of three cricketers they can target in the mini-auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders have INR 64.3 crore left in the purse to spend in the IPL 2026 auction. They have released some marquee names in Quinton de Kock and Venkatesh Iyer, while Andre Russell has retired. Here are five cricketers KKR can target in IPL 2026 auction.
Quinton de Kock played a cracking knock of 90 runs off 46 balls in the second T20I against India in Mullanpur. It will certainly increase his value in the IPL auction. Here are three teams that could target him in the marquee event on December 16.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have INR 16.4 crore to spend in the IPL mini-auction, scheduled to take place on December 16. Ahead of that, here's a list of three cricketers they can target in the marquee event.
Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar shared a major update regarding the possibility of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium hosting IPL 2026 matches. He shared that the cabinet will discuss it in a meeting scheduled on Thursday, December 11.
Chennai Super Kings have INR 43.40 crore left in the purse to spend in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. They will look to strengthen their lower order batting and bowling departments and keeping that in mind, here are three players they could sign.
Riyan Parag is waiting for Rajasthan Royals to decide their IPL 2026 captain after Sanju Samson's exit, saying the call will be made after the auction. He has made himself available for the role, while Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel also remain in contention.
After spending 12 seasons with Kolkata Knight Riders, Andre Russell announced his retirement from the IPL. He revealed the reasons behind the decision, adding that workload was the biggest factor. He will now serve the franchise as their power coach.
Veteran India pacer Mohit Sharma took to social media and announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The fast bowler took to social media and wrote a heartfelt note where he expressed his gratitude to the fans.
1355 players, including top Indian stars like Venkatesh Iyer and international names such as Cameron Green and Steve Smith, have registered for the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi. IPL will soon release the players list with the base prices.
Moeen Ali has opted out of the 2026 Indian league season to join the PSL instead, following a similar move by Faf du Plessis. The 38-year-old, released by KKR after 2025, announced his decision on X and looks forward to a “special experience” playing in Pakistan.
Andre Russell retired from the IPL and took on the role of KKR’s power coach. It is now reported that the franchise’s decision to release him was driven by strategy, financial considerations, and timing, while keeping him closely linked to the team’s future plans.
Karnataka has halted IPL 2026 matches at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium until NABL-certified experts confirm its structural safety. The move follows a June stampede that killed 11 and injured nearly 50, prompting strict scrutiny of the venue’s readiness.
Former West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell announced his retirement from IPL after being released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the 2026 player auction. While he will continue to be part of KKR, he won't play in the IPL. Here's a look at his record in the cash-rich league-
Andre Russell ended his 14-year IPL playing career after being released by KKR, joining their backroom staff as a power coach. Shah Rukh Khan praised his contributions, calling him a “Knight in shining armour,” as Russell’s legacy in purple and gold continues.
One of the greats of the IPL and a bona fide T20 superstar, Andre Russell, has hung up his boots from the IPL. Russell, who represented the Kolkata Knight Riders for the last 12 years of the IPL, decided to call it a day after being released ahead of the 2026 edition to stay loyal to the franchise.
Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium is excluded from T20 World Cup 2026 venues due to 2025 crowd concerns. Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata confirmed as hosts. IPL 2026 plans for RCB remain uncertain amid safety reviews.
Sanju Samson expressed excitement at joining Chennai Super Kings and sharing the dressing room with MS Dhoni. Traded from Rajasthan Royals for Rs 18 crore, Samson brings experience, leadership, and batting firepower as CSK plans for life after Dhoni.
Venkatesh Iyer hopes to return to KKR after being released ahead of IPL 2026. Grateful for the franchise’s trust, he says he’s ready to contribute with batting, bowling and leadership for any team. However, he is mentally ready to join any other team and contribute.
Mumbai Indians have signed Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford in two separate trade deals with Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans. They have traded out Arjun Tendulkar to LSG. No other significant changes in the MI team.