IPL 2026 News

Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Bangladesh pacer, expressed his concerns on the recent developments involving his national teammate and IPL.

‘He is suffering more than anyone’: Ex-KKR star questions IPL handling of Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh responded to KKR's decision by formally asking the ICC to move their T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka.

When MS Dhoni's on-field comment during IPL match made Dwayne Bravo go 'wow': 'Your 4 overs are more important than...'

The renowned former India captain is still referred to by Dwayne Bravo as his "brother from another mother".

Why Bangladesh telecast ban is unlikely to dent IPL’s global revenue stream

Since the IPL's 2023–2027 media-rights cycle is legally set at INR 48,390.32 crore, the immediate BCCI hit appears to be nearly zero.

Mustafizur Rahman unlikely to get any IPL compensation: 'KKR under no official obligation to pay a penny'

Since the release was not due to injury or a cricketing reason linked to participation in the league, KKR are not contractually bound to pay him any amount.

Bangladesh government orders ban of IPL telecast after Mustafizur Rahman controversy

The Bangladesh administration has now made it known that all IPL, related broadcasts, promotions, and event coverages have been stopped with immediate effect.

Receiving threats for hailing BCCI on Bangladesh pacer issue, claims Sena (UBT) leader; NC filed

Dubey received threatening messages on his WhatsApp number and phone calls from unidentified persons on Saturday, the Samta Nagar police station official said.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman breaks silence after getting released by KKR

Recently, KKR and co-owner Shah Rukh Khan have been criticized by several political personalities for Rahman's selection.

Shashi Tharoor questions BCCI, KKR's move to exclude Mustafizur Rahman from IPL: 'Who are we punishing: Nation, individual, religion?'

"If we become a country that isolates all of our neighbours, and say nobody is playing with any of them, how does it do any good?" Tharoor had said earlier

‘Politics should not enter sport, what was SRK's fault?’: 1983 WC winner Madan Lal on Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL exit

After Mustafizur's signing, KKR was criticized heavily. Besides, Shah Rukh Khan was also in the limelight.

Blaming Shah Rukh Khan unfair, removing one player won't change anything: Former cricketer on Mustafizur Rahman controversy

BCCI on Saturday instructed KKR to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman after recent political and public backlash

Ex-India cricketer on Mustafizur Rahman controversy: ‘Targeting only KKR or Shah Rukh Khan was unfair’

Since 2016, Mustafizur Rahman has participated in eight IPL seasons, with the exception of 2019 and 2020.

Which teams apart from KKR went to buy Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL 2026 auction?

Following a fierce bidding war with Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals at the players' auction last month, KKR purchased the 30-year-old left-armer's services for Rs 9.20 crore.

Injury-prone pace sensation Mayank Yadav attains 90 per cent bowling fitness

Despite his fitness issues, his IPL side Lucknow Super Giants showed faith in the Delhi fast bowler and retained him ahead of the auction last month.

Explained: Can KKR recover Rs 9.20 crore spent on Mustafizur Rahman, what does IPL rules say

A franchise's purse is normally "locked" when a player is acquired, according to conventional IPL auction regulations. But Mustafizur's case is different.

BCCI directs KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 squad amid backlash

The BCCI on Saturday directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman.

'We should not jump the gun': Mohammad Kaif weighs-in on KKR-Mustafizur Rahman controversy, says 'BCCI knows what to do'

Mustafizur Rahman is a veteran with over 100 appearances each in ODIs and T20Is.

Ashwin pushes CSK to fast-track Sarfaraz Khan after Vijay Hazare Trophy onslaught

Sarfaraz Khan scored 329 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 203.08 and an average of 65.80 at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy earlier in 2025.

Venkatesh Iyer may not be in RCB playing eleven at start of IPL: Anil Kumble

Defending champions RCB bolstered their squad by securing Iyer, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav, among others during the auction held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Not Maxwell 2.0: Cooper Connolly embraces comparisons but promises impact cricket for Punjab Kings

Connolly embraces the Maxwell talk as a compliment rather than attempting to flee, but he also makes it apparent that he is not coming as a prefabricated clone.

From borrowed money to IPL contract: The quiet rise of Vishal Nishad

Four years ago, he was still learning how to hold a leather ball. Today, he has an IPL contract in his name.

Josh Inglis IPL row: Punjab Kings to approach BCCI after Ness Wadia's 'unprofessional' remark - Report

Josh Inglis Rs 8.6 crore acquisition by LSG is a sharp increase from his previous Rs 2.6 crore contract with PBKS.

Mallika Sagar net worth explained: Inside the rise of India’s first woman IPL Auctioneer

Mallika Sagar oversaw the sale of 369 cricketers during the auction, which was another significant event in her increasing affiliation with top sports leagues.

'Let's see whether he plays in IPL or not': PBKS owner underlines Josh Inglis 'not very professional' behaviour

Josh Inglis was purchased by the Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 8.6 crore in the mini-auction, which was after an intense bidding war against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

MS Dhoni era nears its end? CSK’s Rs 32.20 crore spend on Sanju Samson, Kartik Sharma sparks succession talk

With Urvil Patel's retention, CSK now has four wicketkeeper-batters in the team.

Mother parts with her jewellery, Family plot sold: Kartik Sharma's rise from sleeping at shelter to 14.2 crore IPL deal

Kartik Sharma’s story stands as a beacon of hope for young athletes from small towns and limited means.

From IPL riches to Ashes blues: Cameron Green falls for duck a day after landing Rs 25.20 crore deal

Green came back to the international stage in the hardest of the situations at the Adelaide Oval and England pacer Jofra Archer got rid of him in two balls for a duck.

'Matheesha Pathirana is hit-and-miss bowler': KKR's 18-crore acquisition called 'huge risk'

The Kolkata Knight Riders splurged Rs 18 crore on Matheesha Pathirana, which was after a bidding battle with Lucknow Super Giants.

IPL 2026 auction: Breaking down overseas buys and big-money signings

IPL 2026 auction: Big money followed big names, with overseas players stealing the show at the auction. Franchises made it clear once again that proven international performers remain worth every extra rupee when it comes to delivering match-winning performances.

Prithvi Shaw’s social media U-turn after Delhi Capitals pick him at IPL Auction

Things unexpectedly changed for him when the Delhi Capitals picked him up near the end of the auction, reviving his name for the third time.

Father's monthly income 12,000, son bags 14.2 crore IPL contract: 'Had wished whenever auction happens...'

Auctions of the Indian Premier League always create stories of fortunes changing within minutes under the gavel of the auctioneer. This one beats others by a distance.

IPL 2026 auction: Squad rankings and key takeaways for all ten franchises

IPL 2026 auction: In what was an auction to remember for multiple reasons, franchises combined to spend a mind-boggling Rs 215.45 crore to collectively buy 77 players at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

'New life': Sarfaraz Khan breaks silence after finally getting IPL deal at 2026 auction

Sarfaraz Khan last appeared for the Delhi Capitals in an IPL game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023.

Who is Sarthak Ranjan - Son of Bihar politician Pappu Yadav picked by KKR at IPL auction

Pappu Yadav congratulated his son on X shortly after the auction.

IPL 2026 Players List: Full squads of all 10 teams after mini auction in Abu Dhabi

IPL 2026 Players List: Uncapped Indians - Prashant Veer from UP and Karthik Sharma from Rajasthan - both purchased for Rs 14.2 crore each set new trend at the Chennai Super Kings.

IPL Auction 2026: Chennai Super Kings shed ‘dad's army’ tag, embrace ‘T20 babies’

The franchise seems to have started looking beyond MS Dhoni for whom the 2026 IPL could be the swansong.

MI Team Players List 2026: Mumbai Indians squad and full list of players after auction

MI Team Players List 2026: From 2019 to 2021, De Kock was a member of the Mumbai Indians for three seasons. In his first season with the team, he scored 529 runs; in his second, he scored 503; and in his third, he scored 297.

DC Team Players List 2026: Delhi Capitals squad and full list of players after auction

DC Team Players List 2026: Nabi has had equally excellent white-ball form. He took 15 wickets at an economy of 7.41 in seven games at the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. DC also bought Lungi Ngidi of South Africa and Pathum Nissanka of Sri Lanka.

IPL 2026 auction: Jamie Smith to Devon Conway - Five surprise omissions

IPL 2026 auction: There were a few ‘unsold’ names which seemed unlikely at the start of the day. Here are the top five…

RR Team Players List 2026: Rajasthan Royals full list of players after auction

RR Team Players List 2026: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, and the 14-year viral sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi are their key batters.

From KKR’s Green-Pathirana gambit to Sarfaraz-Shaw redemption: Five IPL 2026 auction takeaways

IPL 2026 Auction: It’s hard to even imagine a parallel universe where Liam Livingstone’s cricketing ability is worth 13 crores.

LSG Team Players List 2026: Lucknow Super Giants full list of players after auction

LSG Team Players List 2026: Josh Inglis, who was released by Punjab Kings prior to the auction, was a noteworthy choice for LSG and he was purchased by the team for Rs 8.60 crore.

GT Team Players List 2026: Gujarat Titans squad and full list of players after auction

Ashok Sharma was GT's first choice in the auction. With 20 wickets in nine games, including best figures of 4 for 16, the fast bowler was the leading wicket-taker in the 2025–26 SMAT.

Lucknow Super Giants spend Rs 8.6 crore on Josh Inglis, available for only four games

IPL Auction News: LSG’s aggressive pursuit reflected the franchise’s belief in Josh Inglis’s ability to make an immediate impact.

SRH Team Players List 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad squad and full list of players after auction

SRH Team Players List 2026: According to their retention policies, they kept Heinrich Klaasen, their valuable South African asset, despite reports that he may leave, while Rahul Chahar and Adam Zampa were let go.

PBKS Team Players List 2026: Punjab Kings full list of players after auction

PBKS Team Players List 2026: A few well-known players were released by PBKS ahead of the upcoming season, suggesting a definite change in combination and overseas balance.

KKR Team Players List 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders squad and full list of players after auction

Green became the first player of the evening to surpass the Rs 20 crore threshold following lengthy discussions between the two parties, and KKR ultimately closed the purchase for Rs 25.20 crore.

RCB Team Players List 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad and full list of players after auction

With Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, and Rasikh Dar supporting Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the pace department, RCB's bowling attack appears to be well-stocked.

CSK Team Players List 2026: Chennai Super Kings squad and full list of players after auction

CSK Team Players List 2026: CSK's long-term planning is further demonstrated by young prospects like Anshul Kamboj, Urvil Patel, and Ayush Mhatre.

Meet Kartik Sharma, who equalled Prashant Veer as IPL’s costliest uncapped player after CSK deal

After being acquired by the Chennai Super Kings for the same sum, Kartik and Prashant Veer are currently the two most expensive uncapped players in IPL history.