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The Indian Premier League (IPL) started in 2008 with eight teams based on eight Indian cities. The league is a professional Twenty20 cricket league with double round-robin and playoffs format. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) founded the league in 2007. Lalit Modi was the 1st chairman of the IPL and current chairman is Brijesh Patel. Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural IPL title in 2008. The most successful team of the IPL is Mumbai Indians with five titles, followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) with 4 titles. In 2009, the IPL was shifted to South Africa and, in 2014, half the tournament of the IPL was shifted to UAE due to general elections in India. The schedule of the 2020 season of the IPL was postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak in India, later in the year the whole season was shifted to UAE. In 2021, half of the IPL was held in India and was suspended due to the outbreak of coronavirus in the IPL teams and later it was shifted to UAE. Virat Kohli is the most successful batsman in the IPL with 6,283 runs. Lasith Malinga has taken most wickets in the IPL with 170 wickets. There will be two new teams, Lucknow and Ahmedabad, in the 2022 IPL season. More

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  • 'Don’t worry, we...': CSK quashes player release rumours ahead of IPL 2026 auction with cheeky dig

    The IPL 2026 mini auction is going to take place from December 13 to 15, and the event is likely to be back in India after holding several editions overseas, as per a Cricbuzz report.

  • RCB up for sale: Adar Poonawalla exploring bid, sparks speculation with social media post

    RCB up for sale: Adar Poonawalla exploring bid, sparks speculation with social media post

    According to media sources, the British multinational alcoholic beverage business is seeking a valuation of about $2 billion for RCB.

  • Watching MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in IPL gets pricier with GST 2.0

    Watching MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in IPL gets pricier with GST 2.0

    Fans will now have to pay an extra 400 rupees for GST for every 1000 rupees they spend on a ticket, a 12% increase from the previous 28% tax rate.

  • ‘Fake tears, marketing rubbish’: Ex-Infosys CEO Mohandas Pai criticises RCB's first tweet since Chinnaswamy stampede

    ‘Fake tears, marketing rubbish’: Ex-Infosys CEO Mohandas Pai criticises RCB's first tweet since Chinnaswamy stampede

    RCB had maintained social media silence since the Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede and on Thursday the IPL franchise announced the launch of RCB Cares

  • RCB breaks silence on June 4 stampede: 'Silence wasn't absence, it was grief'

    RCB breaks silence on June 4 stampede: 'Silence wasn't absence, it was grief'

    Breaking silence on its three-month social media absence, the franchise said what happened on June 4 "broke our hearts, and the silence since then has been our way of holding space".

  • R Ashwin clarifies Dewald Brevis signing controversy, reminds critics of RCB’s similar moves

    R Ashwin clarifies Dewald Brevis signing controversy, reminds critics of RCB’s similar moves

    R Ashwin also lauded CSK’s move, insisting the franchise had unearthed a gem in Dewald Brevis despite him arriving as a replacement player.

  • ‘My life, my game, my career’: After IPL failure, Venkatesh Iyer blocks out the naysayers

    ‘My life, my game, my career’: After IPL failure, Venkatesh Iyer blocks out the naysayers

    Despite being benched for a few IPL 2025 matches, Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer maintains that the KKR management never lost faith in him.

  • How R Ashwin was tricked by a ‘Devon Conway’ impersonator into almost revealing Virat Kohli’s number

    How R Ashwin was tricked by a ‘Devon Conway’ impersonator into almost revealing Virat Kohli’s number

    Ravichandran Ashwin recalled how he nearly fell victim to fraud following the 2025 Indian Premier League by handing out Virat Kohli's phone number.

  • 'R Ashwin has to be released': Ex-CSK star calls spinner overpriced, warns Sanju Samson’s arrival 'could create confusion'

    'R Ashwin has to be released': Ex-CSK star calls spinner overpriced, warns Sanju Samson’s arrival 'could create confusion'

    The rumors that Sanju Samson was quitting RR and perhaps joining CSK were addressed by S Badrinath.

  • IPL 2026: Riyan Parag the reason for Sanju Samson’s reported Rajasthan Royals exit request, says ex-IND cricketer

    IPL 2026: Riyan Parag the reason for Sanju Samson’s reported Rajasthan Royals exit request, says ex-IND cricketer

    The Royals face a pivotal call on Samson’s future, with young talent rising through the ranks and leadership responsibilities shifting within the team.

  • KL Rahul spent every minute post last IPL match preparing for England series: Abhishek Nayar

    KL Rahul spent every minute post last IPL match preparing for England series: Abhishek Nayar

    KL Rahul finished as India's second-highest run-scorer in the five-Test series with two tons and two fifties, giving him 532 runs at 53.20 while forging a robust opening partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

  • BCCI office theft: Security guard arrested for stealing IPL jerseys worth Rs 6.52 lakh

    BCCI office theft: Security guard arrested for stealing IPL jerseys worth Rs 6.52 lakh

    Khan admitted during interrogation that he had been using the proceeds from the sale to finance his developing internet gambling addiction.

  • RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT remarks blaming it for Bengaluru stampede

    RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT remarks blaming it for Bengaluru stampede

    In the June 4 Chinnaswamy stadium stampede case, the CAT had said that the RCB seemed to be prima facie responsible for the large crowds that gathered at stadium which led to the stampede and loss of eleven lives.

  • Rajasthan Royals owner accuses former co-owner Raj Kundra of blackmail in UK court

    Rajasthan Royals owner accuses former co-owner Raj Kundra of blackmail in UK court

    The case centres on Kundra's former shares in Rajasthan Royals, winner of 2008's inaugural IPL which is now cricket's richest tournament with a brand value of $12 billion

  • Bengaluru stampede: DK Shivakumar’s image takes a hit as Opposition mounts pressure

    Bengaluru stampede: DK Shivakumar’s image takes a hit as Opposition mounts pressure

    While Opposition BJP and JD(S) demand Deputy CM Shivakumar’s resignation, his act of holding the IPL trophy of RCB team-owned by United Spirits Ltd- after the tragedy has reportedly not gone down well with the Congress high command

  • United Spirits shares rise 2% to hit 5-month high as report says parent Diageo explores stake sale in RCB

    United Spirits shares rise 2% to hit 5-month high as report says parent Diageo explores stake sale in RCB

    Bloomberg reported, citing sources, that Diageo has been holding discussions with potential advisers as it weighs possibilities, and may seek a valuation of as much as Rs 17,000 crore

  • Delivery Diaries | Six and the city: Food deliveries during the IPL 

    Delivery Diaries | Six and the city: Food deliveries during the IPL 

    In this article, the author discusses the impact of IPL on food consumption patterns from the point of view of both a business executive and a cricket aficionado

  • Preity Zinta pens an emotional post after Punjab Kings’ IPL 2025 final loss, writes "we will come back to finish the job"

    Preity Zinta pens an emotional post after Punjab Kings’ IPL 2025 final loss, writes "we will come back to finish the job"

    Preity Zinta expresses pride in every player of the Punjab Kings for showing great character throughout the IPL 2025 tournament and extends a big thank you to the players. She also assures fans that the team will make a comeback next year.

  • Bengaluru stampede: Why were netas spared? Questions arise after top cops suspended, FIRs filed against RCB and KSCA

    Bengaluru stampede: Why were netas spared? Questions arise after top cops suspended, FIRs filed against RCB and KSCA

    Opposition BJP alleges Congress-led state government is scapegoating police and demands resignations of CM, deputy CM, and home minister

  • Police warnings ignored, poor planning: How RCB victory celebration turned deadly in Bengaluru

    Police warnings ignored, poor planning: How RCB victory celebration turned deadly in Bengaluru

    Experts say rushed government decisions and crowd mismanagement caused a disaster that left 11 dead and around 50 injured.

  • Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna and others celebs celebrate Virat Kohli and RCB's win in IPL 2025 finale

    Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna and others celebs celebrate Virat Kohli and RCB's win in IPL 2025 finale

    Bollywood actors showered praises on Virat Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after lifting the IPL 2025 trophy in the finale held at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night.

  • Allu Arjun's son Ayaan gets emotional as Virat Kohli's RCB wins IPL 2025 trophy, says 'I got into cricket because of Kohli' -watch

    Allu Arjun's son Ayaan gets emotional as Virat Kohli's RCB wins IPL 2025 trophy, says 'I got into cricket because of Kohli' -watch

    Allu Arjun's young son got emotional and couldn't contain his joy as Virat Kohli's team RCB bagged the IPL 2025 trophy after a long wait of 18 years.

  • Anushka Sharma cheers for husband Virat Kohli at RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 finals, wears cotton shirt worth Rs 48,418 and jeans Rs 35,766

    Anushka Sharma cheers for husband Virat Kohli at RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 finals, wears cotton shirt worth Rs 48,418 and jeans Rs 35,766

    Anushka Sharma was all smiles as she cheered for husband Virat Kohli during the IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS. Her graceful presence in the stands captivated fans, adding star power to the already electrifying atmosphere.

  • King Kohli and Emperor Richards in RCB colours. That would be an IPL final for the ages

    King Kohli and Emperor Richards in RCB colours. That would be an IPL final for the ages

    From the ‘Dilscoop’ to impact player, IPL has set the global T20 agenda, blending cricket innovations with the creation of colourful characters. Take a step back in time and you will find the cricket world had characters born to dominate T20. Keith Miller, a World War II fighter pilot, wasn’t aware that there could be pressure in a cricket match. Or Gary Sobers, who would have made the idea of an impact player seem like a joke. A cricket writer evokes a sepia-tinted version of IPL

  • Yuzvendra Chahal's rumoured girlfriend RJ Mahvash's emotional response to PBKS loss to RCB in IPL 2025

    Yuzvendra Chahal's rumoured girlfriend RJ Mahvash's emotional response to PBKS loss to RCB in IPL 2025

    RJ Mahvash was seen looking upset at PBKS lost to RCB in IPL Qualifier.

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