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RCB on course to become most expensive T20 franchise, set to be sold for over Rs 16,706 crore
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 10:05 PM ISTA consortium of Aditya Birla Group, Times Group, Bolt Ventures and Blackstone has acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru for USD 1.78 billion. The deal includes both IPL and WPL teams, with Aryaman Birla set to chair the franchise.
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If MS Dhoni plays as an Impact Player in IPL 2026, it's time for him to retire: Aakash Chopra
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 09:32 PM ISTAakash Chopra feels MS Dhoni should retire if he plays as an Impact Player in IPL 2026, stressing his value lies on the field. With CSK backing youth and Sanju Samson as a successor, signs point to a potential final season for the veteran.
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3 players who can replace Ben Duckett in Delhi Capitals squad for IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 08:13 PM ISTDelhi Capitals opener Ben Duckett has pulled out of the IPL 2026. He was bought for INR 2 crore in the auction. However, to focus on his international cricket, Duckett opted out. Delhi are now in search for a possible replacement and here are three cricketers they are likely to target.
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Ben Duckett pulls out of IPL 2026 to 'save England career', set to be banned for three years
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 07:13 PM ISTEngland international Ben Duckett has pulled out of the IPL 2026 to prioritise his England commitment. Since he pulled out after being picked in the auction, the opener is set to be banned from IPL for three years. His national teammate Harry Brook suffered the same fate.
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Another Australia cricketer to miss first few IPL 2026 games after being bought for Rs 8.6 crore
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 06:00 PM ISTJosh Inglis will miss the opening IPL 2026 games for Lucknow Super Giants due to his wedding. Initially released by Punjab Kings over limited availability, Inglis joined LSG for Rs 8.6 crore and could now miss up to five to six matches. Official confirmation awaits.
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Rajasthan Royals become most expensive IPL franchise ever, sold for Rs 15290 crore
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 05:22 PM ISTRajasthan Royals are set for a major ownership shift as Kal Somani secures full control in a USD 1.6 billion deal. Backed by a Walmart-led consortium, he outbid the Times Group, with the takeover to be completed after the IPL 2026 season.
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RCB confirm no replacement for Yash Dayal in IPL 2026: Exclusive
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 04:09 PM ISTRCB have confirmed Yash Dayal will miss IPL 2026 due to personal reasons and clarified no replacement will be signed. Despite his absence, the franchise continues to back the pacer, while Mangesh Yadav is likely to get an opportunity in the playing XI.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad announces veteran England bowler as Jack Edwards' replacement for IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 02:22 PM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, Sunrisers Hyderabad took centre stage and announced that they have signed veteran England bowler David Payne as the replacement for the injured Jack Edwards.
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RCB to honour stampede victims, set to leave 11 empty seats at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 01:43 PM ISTIn a major development, IPL defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be honouring the stampede victims by permanently reserving 11 seats at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, and will have the players wear 11-number jerseys in training before the season opener.
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'Not even close to Andre Russell': Mohammad Kaif makes massive statement on Cameron Green
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 10:28 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Mohammad Kaif came forward and talked about how Kolkata Knight Riders' new signing Cameron Green could have a tough time replacing Andre Russell in the squad ahead of the IPL 2026.
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Sri Lanka Cricket clears Eshan Malinga ahead of IPL 2026, Pathirana-Hasaranga await clearance
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 08:06 AM ISTThe SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) has come forward and cleared Eshan Malinga for the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. While Malinga has gotten the clearance, the status of Hasaranga and Nuwan Thushara still remains unclear.
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Kolkata Knight Riders set to replace Akash Deep with Saurabh Dubey ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 07:12 AM ISTKolkata Knight Riders have come forward to announce the signing of Akash Deep as the replacement signing of Saurabh Dubey for the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The tournament is slated to kick off on March 28.
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Where will KL Rahul bat for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026? Captain Axar Patel reveals
Cricket | Mar 23, 2026, 04:37 PM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel took centre stage and gave his take on what would be the role of KL Rahul in DC's playing XI ahead of the marquee event.
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IPL 2026's injury crisis: Check full list of injured and unavailable players ahead of new season
Cricket | Mar 24, 2026, 12:09 AM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 all set to kick off on March 28, let us have a look at the full list of unavailable and injured players ahead of the new season of the season.
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IPL fan parks to be hosted across 15 cities for the first phase of the tournament
Cricket | Mar 23, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTThe BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) came forward and announced the various IPL fan parks that will be hosted across 15 cities for the first phase of the upcoming edition of the IPL, which is slated to kick off on March 28.
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'Starting from scratch is not easy': Irfan Pathan dissects Delhi Capitals' failure to win IPL title
Cricket | Mar 23, 2026, 10:33 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Irfan Pathan took centre stage and talked about Delhi Capitals' failure to win a single IPL title as the 19th edition of the marquee tournament is all set to kick off on March 28.
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Dasun Shanaka becomes latest to ditch Pakistan Super League, set to feature for Rajasthan Royals
Cricket | Mar 22, 2026, 02:59 PM ISTSri Lanka's T20 captain, Dasun Shanaka, has signed for Rajasthan Royals, according to reports, as the replacement signing for Sam Curran. He becomes the latest player to opt out of the PSL for the IPL.
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Ravichandran Ashwin weighs in on RR's home venue situation ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Mar 22, 2026, 11:12 AM ISTFormer India international Ravichandran Ashwin took centre stage and talked about the home venue conumdrum of Rajasthan Royals ahead of the upcoming edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026.
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Rohit Sharma captured grooving to Divine, attends MI fan fest alongside Tilak Varma and co. | Watch
Cricket | Mar 22, 2026, 07:13 AM ISTVeteran India batter Rohit Sharma was captured dancing to music in the MI fan fest ahead of the new season of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. He was accompanied by his daughter Samaira and several other Mumbai Indians stars.
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RCB predicted playing XI for IPL 2026: Defending champions can drop Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Bethell
Cricket | Mar 21, 2026, 07:59 PM ISTRCB are set to open IPL 2026 against SRH with a strong XI featuring Kohli, Salt, Padikkal, Patidar and David. Yash Dayal may miss out, with Mangesh Yadav likely to replace him. On the other hand, Jacob Duffy is to replace Josh Hazlewood early in the season.