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DK Shivakumar says Karnataka MLAs can't get 5 free tickets; here's how many they'll receive for RCB vs SRH match

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stepped in on Friday to cool tempers, confirming that lawmakers could not receive 5 complimentary passes each for the tournament's opening night at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru.

Rohit Sharma unrecognizable, Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani reacts to sensational transformation – Watch

The five-time champions MI will play three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday to begin their IPL 2026 campaign.

'Punjab Kings will play final at Chinnaswamy and lift the cup': Shashank Singh ahead of IPL 2026

Having adapted to a lower middle-order role at PBKS, the 34-year-old said embracing the responsibility has been key to his growth.

IPL 2026: RCB hit hard as Nuwan Thushara fails fitness test - Report

RCB hit hard as Nuwan Thushara fails fitness test.

At 44, tough road ahead for MS Dhoni; RoKo primed to deliver, suggests ex-India cricketer

Virat Kohli is the all-time leading run-scorer in the Indian Premier League, with 8,661 runs from 267 matches and Aakash Chopra expects him to deliver again.

Global esports events on track despite West Asia conflict; Nodwin to lead India’s national team push

Backed by a total investment of $45 million, Esports Nations Cup 2026 includes $20 million in prize money for players and coaches.

Carlo Ancelotti shrugs off Neymar chants after Brazil lose to France

Neymar was left out after the 34-year-old missed a recent Santos FC match with muscle fatigue - a game Ancelotti had planned to watch in person as part of his assessment ahead of naming the squad.

IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins breaks silence on franchise vs Test cricket debate

In 2026–2027, Australia will play a number of Test matches both at home and abroad. Their home season will begin with a Test series against Bangladesh from August 13.

Carolina Marin - one of the greats of the game and a sore point for me as an Indian fan

As Marin announces her retirement, it is essential I write this tribute. She was one of the most frustrating athletes to watch. She’d scream at multiple points and it was infuriating for her opponents.

IPL: BCCI set for Rs 1,550 crore payday after RR–RCB record sale - here’s why

BCCI to receive a huge amount for the deals of IPL teams RCB and RR.

IPL 2026: RCB look to regroup, CSK, KKR, MI hunt lost glory, RoKo look to mesmerise

Title holders Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who host Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in the tournament opener.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turns 15, clears path for senior India debut

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is in the spotlight after his stellar performance in the IPL 2025 season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru name change on cards? Ananya Birla shares update

A group led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) paid a staggering USD 1.78 billion (about Rs 16,706 crore) on Tuesday to acquire a 100% equity position in the team that won the last IPL title.

Cricket Australia reacts after fan blocked from Shield final for wearing 'free Imran Khan' t-shirt

Luke Brown, a fan, had to cover up his "Free Imran Khan" shirt in order to enter the stadium since the authorities thought it was a political remark against the imprisoned Pakistani legend.

Kylian Mbappe shakes off knee injury and sparks France's 2-1 World Cup tuneup win over Brazil

Kylian Mbappe missed almost a month with a left knee sprain for Real Madrid before coming on as a substitute in the last two matches.

LSG IPL 2026 full schedule: Lucknow Super Giants complete match list, dates, timings and venues

LSG IPL 2026 full schedule: Based on the second phase of fixtures, Lucknow will be facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru first on April 15 which will be an away match.

'What's going on?': Marnus Labuschagne left stunned as ball turns pink due to poor jersey quality in PSL opener

Captain of Hyderabad, Marnus Labuschagne, could not believe what happened and asked the umpires about the incident.

Olympic women's sport to be limited to 'biological females'

The screening will mean Olympic women's sports from the 2028 Los Angeles Games will be limited to biological females, which would also rule out those with differences in sexual development

GT IPL 2026 full schedule: Gujarat Titans complete match list, dates and venues

GT IPL 2026 full schedule: Gujarat Titans open their campaign against last edition's runners-up Punjab Kings in an away fixture.

RR IPL 2026 full schedule: Rajasthan Royals complete match list, dates and venues

RR IPL 2026 full schedule: Rajasthan Royals had finished ninth, one spot above Super Kings, last season.

PBKS IPL 2026 full schedule: Punjab Kings complete match list, dates, venues and timings

PBKS IPL 2026 full schedule: Punjab Kings start their campaign against Gujarat Titans on March 31.

SRH IPL 2026 full schedule: Sunrisers Hyderabad complete match list, dates, venues and timings

SRH IPL 2026 full schedule: Sunrisers Hyderabad begin their campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 28.

DC IPL 2026 full schedule: Delhi Capitals complete match list, dates, venues and timings

DC IPL 2026 full schedule: Axar Patel will be leading Delhi Capitals, who launch their campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 1.

MI IPL 2026 full schedule: Mumbai Indians complete match list, dates, timings and venues

MI IPL 2026 full schedule: With five titles — in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020 — Mumbai Indians are among the most successful teams in IPL history.

CSK IPL 2026 Full Schedule: Chennai Super Kings complete match list, dates, timings and venues

CSK IPL 2026 Full Schedule: Having won the IPL five times — in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023 — CSK are one of the most successful teams in the league.

RCB IPL 2026 full schedule: Royal Challengers Bengaluru complete match list, dates, timings and venues

RCB IPL 2026 Full Schedule: RCB will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the curtain-raiser at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

KKR IPL 2026 full schedule: Kolkata Knight Riders complete match list, dates, timings and venues

KKR IPL 2026 full schedule: The Knight Riders-led by Ajinkya Rahane will launch their campaign against Mumbai Indians in an away fixture on March 29 (Sunday).

BCCI releases IPL Phase 2 schedule with 12 venues, 8 double-headers - check complete fixture

IPL schedule: The remainder of the league stage, comprising 50 matches, will be played from April 13 to May 24, across 12 venues in India.

'I'll beat the living hell...': How Virat Kohli destroyed 'terror in fast-bowling circuit' amid coach conspiracy claims

The incident as narrated by Virat Kohli's former teammate, Jagrit Anand, took place in the 2005–06 Vijay Merchant Trophy.

India matches of 2026-27 home season announced by BCCI: Check dates, timings, and venues

The season will comprise 22 international matches in 17 cities, offering fans across the country the opportunity to witness top-quality international cricket.

It's RRR again, this time at IPL: Royal Challengers, Rajasthan Royals reset brings new power play

Marketers say one of the most immediate changes could be the entry of entirely new advertiser segments.

RCB for $1.78bn and RR for $1.63bn — the IPL valuation bubble?

To put things in perspective, not many moons ago, the Torrent Group had acquired Gujarat Titans for less than a billion dollars.

IPL 2026: Navdeep Saini replaces injured Harshit Rana in KKR squad

Navdeep Saini has scalped 23 wickets in 32 IPL matches played so far, in addition to 23 wickets in international cricket for India. He will join KKR for Rs 75 Lakh.

‘Clown, memory loss’: Lalit Modi takes down Sanjiv Goenka in brutal post over IPL credit

Lalit Modi, who is credited with designing and introducing the IPL in 2008, was not pleased one bit with his omission.

'Arey tum kya ho bhai': Yograj Singh slams Ashwin over Arjun Tendulkar 'won't play' in IPL 2026 remark

It has always been tough for Arjun Tendulkar to step away from his father’s shadow with comparisons being drawn ever since he stepped on the cricket field.

Irritated David Warner throws 'we’ve got some school kids' jibe at PSL press conference, video viral - WATCH

Unprofessionalism reached new heights at the PSL captains pre-tournament press conference as constant murmurs from fellow skippers left David Warner frustrated.

Rajasthan Royals, RCB fetching more money than AC Milan a sign that IPL still has a much higher ceiling for growth

The most exciting thing for those investing, whether in RR or Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is that India has barely scratched the surface when it comes to making full commercial use of these brands.

Prithvi Shaw putting 'three times' more effort than he used to for India comeback

Back with Delhi Capitals after being bought for Rs 75 lakh in the auction, Prithvi Shaw is treating this IPL as a reset point in his career.

Italy risk third straight World Cup absence as 2006 winners lament two‑decade decline

After lifting the trophy 20 years ago, Italy crashed out at the group stage in the next two editions, winning just one game. They have since missed the last two World Cups, losing out in the playoffs

Mumbai Indians locks over 30 sponsors for upcoming IPL 2026 season

Beyond the boundary, the team has tied up with apparel, collectibles partners to expand franchise fever.

'Instructed by our bosses...': Laxman Sivaramakrishnan shocking revelation on toss and post-match presentations snub

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan recently announced retirement from BCCI commentary in a series of posts on X. He alleged "colour discrimination" as the reason behind the decision.

IPL 2026: Faf du Plessis wants Rishabh Pant to bat at No. 3, stresses need for control

Faf du Plessis advised Rishabh Pant to play his shots based on the merit of the ball and curb down his aggressive style.

CSK pace battery: Spencer Johnson named Nathan Ellis replacement; who will spearhead the attack and area of concern

Chennai Super Kings will launch their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30.

IPL’s billion-dollar reset: Where all 10 franchises stand after Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals sales

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals have undergone what financial markets call “price discovery”.

Mohamed Salah to draw curtains on glorious Liverpool stint — A look at his incredible numbers for the Reds

Mohammed Salah reached the milestone of 100 Premier League goals for Liverpool in just 151 games, which is a club record. He achieved the feat in September 2021.

'Kalia, tera kya hoga': Sivaramakrishnan revisits racial abuse; Gavaskar consoling after 'cake for dark boy' taunt

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, former India spinner, pointed out that persistent instances of racism created a psychological wound he found difficult to heal from.

Jason Gillespie refuses to take part in 'stupid welcome videos' ahead of PSL 2026, clip goes viral - WATCH

The Australian briefly served as coach for Pakistan's red-ball team for six months in 2024.

It's already big as NBA: Sourav Ganguly hails IPL’s rise after Rajasthan Royals’ blockbuster deal

Sourav Ganguly commended the rise of IPL, demonstrating how the league's burgeoning presence outside India is shown by its rising valuation and interest from international investors.

'The Eternal Knight': KKR retire Andre Russell's No.12 jersey to give all-rounder a fitting tribute

The Windies all-rounder went on to become one of KKR’s most prominent players, playing a significant role in helping them secure two IPL titles (2014, 2024).

Brand IPL continues to thrive despite controversies and challenges

The IPL caters to a larger constituency of the Indian populous than any other sporting event and that’s what explains its success despite the many scandals.