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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 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will target in IPL 2026 auction
Cricket | Dec 10, 2025, 04:45 PM ISTChennai 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.
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Will Riyan Parag lead Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026? Assam cricketer breaks silence
Cricket | Dec 05, 2025, 03:51 PM ISTRiyan 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.
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Andre Russell reveals reasons behind calling time in IPL after 12 seasons with KKR
Cricket | Dec 05, 2025, 12:35 PM ISTAfter 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.
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Indian player who lost four IPL finals announces retirement from all forms of cricket
Cricket | Dec 03, 2025, 07:25 PM ISTVeteran 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.
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Cameron Green, Jamie Smith, Steve Smith among 1355 players registered for IPL 2026 mini-auction
Cricket | Dec 01, 2025, 11:56 PM IST1355 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.
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CSK’s two-time IPL champion opts out of 2026 edition, joins Faf du Plessis to play in PSL
Cricket | Dec 01, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTMoeen 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.
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Why did Andre Russell decide to retire from IPL? KKR's last-minute deal changes auction dynamics
Cricket | Dec 01, 2025, 08:14 PM ISTAndre 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.
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Will RCB host IPL 2026 matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru after stampede massacre?
Cricket | Dec 01, 2025, 04:44 PM ISTKarnataka 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.
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Andre Russell's illustrious IPL career in a nutshell
Sports | Dec 01, 2025, 02:08 PM ISTFormer 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-
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Shah Rukh Khan reacts to Andre Russell's IPL retirement, welcomes him back in KKR as power coach
Cricket | Nov 30, 2025, 07:24 PM ISTAndre 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.
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Russell announces IPL retirement before 2026 auction, set to stay loyal to KKR in a coaching role
Cricket | Nov 30, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTOne 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.
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Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium ignored for T20 World Cup 2026, will RCB host IPL games?
Cricket | Nov 25, 2025, 09:20 PM ISTBengaluru’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.
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Sanju Samson can't wait to share dressing room with MS Dhoni, reveals his excitement
Cricket | Nov 21, 2025, 08:28 PM ISTSanju 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.
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Venkatesh Iyer indicates rejoining KKR, drops massive hint ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Cricket | Nov 19, 2025, 07:37 PM ISTVenkatesh 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.
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IPL 2026: List of Mumbai Indians retained players, released players and purse remaining
Cricket | Nov 15, 2025, 06:00 PM ISTMumbai 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.
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Sanju Samson officially traded to Chennai Super Kings, Ravindra Jadeja back to Rajasthan Royals
Cricket | Nov 15, 2025, 10:33 AM ISTCSK traded for Sanju Samson as Dhoni’s long-term successor, sending Ravindra Jadeja back to RR after 14 years. RR also gained Sam Curran. CSK’s top order is set, but they’ll target middle order options and an all rounder, possibly Cameron Green, in the auction.
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Glenn Maxwell set to be traded out by Punjab Kings, three franchises he can join for IPL 2026
Cricket | Nov 14, 2025, 08:45 PM ISTPunjab Kings are reportedly in a conversation with another franchise over a potential trade deal for Glenn Maxwell. He was signed for INR 4.2 crore in the mega-auction, but failed to live up to the potential. Here are three IPL teams that can target Maxwell for a trade deal.
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Heinrich Klassen to be released? Sunrisers Hyderabad contemplating and here's why it makes sense
Cricket | Nov 14, 2025, 04:59 AM ISTSunrisers Hyderabad are considering releasing Heinrich Klaasen despite his strong IPL 2025 outing, due to recent poor form and his high salary. The move could free funds to target Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, while Mohammed Shami is also linked with a potential trade.
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Mohammed Shami to leave Sunrisers Hyderabad? 2 franchises in contention for trade deal
Cricket | Nov 13, 2025, 09:11 PM ISTMohammed Shami is set to leave Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL 2026, with Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants showing strong interest in trading for the veteran pacer to strengthen their pace attacks after an inconsistent 2025 season.
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IPL 2026 auction: Marquee event to be hosted in Abu Dhabi on December 16
Cricket | Nov 13, 2025, 08:03 PM ISTThe IPL 2026 auction will be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, marking the third straight overseas event. Teams must finalise retentions by November 15. Major trades include Sanju Samson to CSK, Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to RR, and Shardul Thakur to MI.