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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will not be broadcast in Bangladesh, even with the government lifting its ban. This is due to JioStar's decision to end its broadcasting agreement in the country. The move comes after a recent policy shift by the Bangladeshi authorities, who said they wouldn't obstruct any broadcaster willing to air IPL matches. Previously, the Bangladesh government banned the IPL broadcast in the aftermath of Kolkata Knight Riders releasing fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman.
On paper, the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) had one of the most formidable looking teams going into the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Sadly, that did not result in on-field triumph. SRH was unable to improve upon their 2024 runners-up result and they finished considerably outside of the top four. However, a fresh year offers fresh optimism. And given their caliber, SRH appears to be well-positioned to demonstrate that 2025 was really an anomaly. However, a mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on December 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Mahendra Singh Dhoni was an established India star even before Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma were born. They were literally in their nappies when the legend of 'Captain Cool' was taking shape during those formative years of the Indian Premier League. But if they put hands on their hearts, neither the 19-year-old keeper-batter Kartik nor the 20-year-old left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Veer would have thought that by Tuesday evening, they would jointly walk into the record books with bank-breaking deals of Rs 14.20 crore from Chennai Super Kings. More enticing than ...Read More >
Kolkata, March 30: The question lingered long after the dust had settled on Kolkata Knight Riders' opening defeat. It hung in the air, unanswered yet unavoidable. Why did Cameron Green -- the franchise's high-profile INR 25.20 crore acquisition -- not bowl a single delivery against Mumbai Indians? KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane, never one to indulge in elaborate explanations, offered a response that was as brief as it was telling. "Ask Cricket Australia," he remarked, subtly shifting the spotlight from team strategy to medical management and international oversight. By Monday, Cricket Australia ...Read More >
KKR await Matheesha Pathirana for IPL 2026 as Shane Watson and Abhishek Nayar coordinate with Sri Lanka Cricket to ensure his full fitness after a calf strain. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) assistant coach Shane Watson accepted that it is 'a waiting game' for the franchise when asked about Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana's availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar had earlier confirmed that Pathirana will miss the early stages of the IPL and ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 2 (ANI): A clinical show from Sunrisers Hyderabad, which included quickfire knocks from Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma and fine bowling performances from Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy helped them achieve their first win of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 65 runs at Kolkata on Thursday. Put to field first, SRH posted 226/8, with Heinrich Klaasen (52 in 35 balls, with four boundaries and a six), Abhishek Sharma (48 in 21 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Nitish Kumar Redd ...Read More >
KOLKATA: If the bowlers let Kolkata Knight Riders down in their first match against Mumbai Indians, it was their batters who faltered to hand a 65-run victory to Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday. It was Sunrisers' first win in this IPL.The Knights' depleted bowling attack made a great comeback to restrict SRH to 226 for eight after their skipper Ajinkya Rahane, playing his 200th IPL match, won the toss and decided to field first. But their batters put up a dismal show and despite some poor fielding by SRH, they could not bat out their full quota of overs, being bowled o ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 3 (PTI) Sunrisers Hyderabad's India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has credited a "special person" for helping him rediscover his rhythm with the ball after a difficult, injury-hit phase but chose to keep the identity under wraps for now. The 22-year-old all format player, who has been seen as a potential successor to India's premier pace-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya, has had his progress stalled by recurring fitness issues over the past year. Multiple setbacks including a neck spasm, a left quadriceps injury in 2025 meant he missed crucial game time in the build-up to the ...Read More >
Mumbai Indians (MI) made strategic moves in the IPL 2025 mega-auction, securing New Zealand pacer Trent Boult for ₹12.50 crore. MI owner Akash Ambani praised Boult’s invaluable skill in swinging the new ball, acknowledging the team’s struggles when he wasn’t playing for them in recent years. The franchise also acquired England’s Reece Topley for ₹75 lakh and New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner for ₹2 crore. MI further strengthened their spin department by signing young Afghan talent Allah Ghazanfar for ₹4.80 crore, who has impressed with his performances in international cricket. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI : Shreyas Iyer's off-field value is rising in tandem with his on-field success. Punjab Kings' second appearance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final after an eleven-year wait will likely boost Iyer's brand value by 20-25%, according to talent consultants. With his unbeaten 87-run captain's knock in the qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians on 1 June, Iyer achieved the rare feat of leading three different IPL teams into the final -- a first in the history of the world's second-richest sports league. Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to the title in 2024 and Delhi Capitals to their fir ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite MI's dominant chase of 220. KKR seemed in control after posting a commanding 220/4, but the script ...Read More >
Wankhede (Mumbai) [India], March 30 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday confirmed that all-rounder Cameron Green, representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is recovering from a lower-back injury and is currently rebuilding his bowling workload with an aim to return to his full capacities as an all-rounder within the next 10-12 days. KKR suffered a six-wicket loss to five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in their first Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Monday, with the bowling looking largely toothless in the absence of injured Indian pacer Harshit Rana and Rs 18 crore buy, Sri La ...Read More >
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured Venkatesh Iyer for seven crore rupees and Jacob Duffy for two crore rupees at the IPL Auction 2026. These acquisitions aim to strengthen the team as they enter the 2026 season as defending champions. The franchise focused on selective buys to maintain their title-winning core. Royal Challengers Bengaluru stepped into the IPL Auction 2026 in Abu Dhabi with a relatively tight purse, following a season of calculated releases aimed at fine-tuning a title-winning c ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction concluded on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, headlined by a historic bidding war and unprecedented valuations for domestic talent. Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas player in Indian Premier League history after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured his services for INR 25.20 crore. Why Cameron Green Will Receive Only INR 18 Crore Despite KKR's Bidding of INR 25.20 Crore At the IPL 2026 Auction? The IPL 2026 Auction, which saw the 10 franchises spend a combined INR 215.45 crore to fill 77 availa ...Read More >
In the ongoing KKR-SRH match at Eden Gardens, Muzarabani picked up Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen and Shivang Kumar's wicket. Blessing Muzarabani bowled four overs for Kolkata Knight Riders in their second match of IPL 2026 on Thursday (April 2) against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and picked up 4 wickets for 41 runs. He opened his wicket account by taking SRH skipper Ishan Kishan's wicket on the second ball of the ninth over of SRH's innings and then dismissed ...Read More >
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have plenty of work to do at the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. With the highest purse and the most slots to fill, the three-time IPL champions will undoubtedly be the busiest franchise on Tuesday, December 16. What could Kolkata's auction strategy look like? Following Andre Russell's transition into the coaching staff and several high-profile releases, the Knight Riders have virtually an entire playing XI to build. They will need to be careful, as team ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 auction delivered many big-money headlines, but few stories matched the emotional weight of Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan scripting their return to the league after early rejection. Once touted as India's next batting stars, both were initially left unsold, only to find new life in the accelerated round -- a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change at the IPL auction table.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Shaw's journey was the most dramatic. After going unsold twice at his base price of Rs 75 lakh, the former India opener briefly took ...Read More >
Arshdeep bowled four wides and a no-ball in his final over, which stretched to 11 deliveries and included a boundary, as he conceded 12 runs. It was the longest over in IPL history, matching five other bowlers -- Mohammed Siraj (vs Mumbai Indians, 2023), Tushar Deshpande (vs LSG, Chennai, 2023), Shardul Thakur (vs KKR, Kolkata, 2025), Sandeep Sharma (vs DC, Delhi, 2025), and Hardik Pandya (vs GT, Wankhede, 2025). PBKS vs GT LIVE Score, IPL 2026 This is not the first time Arshdeep has endured su ...Read More >
IPL 2026: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season was hit by a major diplomatic storm before a single ball was bowled. Bangladeshi pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman, who was originally picked up by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a staggering $1 million. However, in a move that stunned fans, the BCCI instructed the franchise to release the left-arm seamer, effectively barring him from the tournament. While no specific reason was officially provided at the time, the decision was widely linked to the ongoing political instability in the subcontinent. Now, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal has fin ...Read More >
Nitish Kumar Reddy credits a special mentor for helping him rediscover his bowling rhythm. Nitish Kumar Reddy produced an eye-catching performance to play a prominent role in Sunrisers Hyderabad's first win of IPL 2026 as they crushed Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs on Thursday night. Reddy scored 24-ball 39 in SRH's total of 226/8 and then took 2/17 from two overs to win player-of-the-match award at Eden Gardens. And he noted the contribution of a 'specific person' in helping him regain his rh ...Read More >
Bengaluru [India], : For Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar who will be returning to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad for the second time after being picked in the Indian Premier League 2025 auction, feels, it is more than just a professional opportunity it is a heartfelt homecoming and a very special one. Interestingly, both the players have worn the RCB jersey before but never shouldered the bowling responsibilities at the 'Chinnaswamy' in any of the past seasons of IPL. Both are eager ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: unjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to field first against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign opener at New Chandigarh in Punjab on Tuesday.For the Punjab Kings, Priyansh Arya did not make it to the starting XI. However, the star batted was named in the impact subs list and is expected to come to bat in the second innings.Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey, Vishnu Vinod, and Suryansh Shedge were also named in the impact substitutes players list of Punjab.For the Gujarat Titans, India pacer Prasidh Krishna was not named in the sta ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 2 (ANI): A brilliant half-century from Heinrich Klaasen and fiery knocks of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma helped Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) post a daunting total against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. After being asked bat, Sunrisers Hyderabad openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma combined to hammer 22/0 in two overs. During the third over of Vaibhav Arora, both Hyderabad openers slammed 21 runs as their side's total reached 43/0 in three overs. Also Read | Who is Shivang Kumar? All You Need To K ...Read More >
Indian Premier League (IPL) chair Arun Singh Dhumal feels Mustafizur Rahman's ouster from the 2026 season was 'unfortunate'. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had signed Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL 2026 auction for INR 9.20 crore, but later released him after instructions from the BCCI. The board's secretary, Devajit Saikia, said that the decision was taken due to "recent developments", widely thought to be referring to the uproar in India after the killing of Dipu Chandra Das, a Hindu, following accusations of blasphemy in Bangladesh. The saga spiralled into an even bigger issue after Bangladesh ...Read More >
After India coach Gautam Gambhir lashed out at Kris Srikkanth, former India all-rounder says negativity sells and asks to avoid such contents After India team head coach Gautam Gambhir hit out against former captain and chairman of selectors Kris Srikkanth for his comments on pacer Harshit Rana, R Ashwin has come out in support saying there shouldn't be any personal attacks on a player. Rana's inclusion for the ODI tour of Australia received sharp criticism from Srikkanth where he said on his Yo ...Read More >
Australian all-rounder Cameron Green scripted history on Tuesday, becoming the most expensive overseas player of Indian Premier League (IPL) history. He was sold to the Kolkata Knight Riders for a staggering ₹25.20 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The bidding opened with a cheeky raise from the Mumbai Indians, despite their limited purse, before the Rajasthan Royals entered the fray, leaving KKR to battle RR after MI exited. Green's addition bolsters the KKR squad th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Two captains - Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer - will be eyeing their first points of IPL 2026 when Gujarat Titans take on Punjab Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday.For Gill, India's Test and ODI skipper, the season presents a big opportunity to reassert his place in T20 cricket. Despite being named T20I vice-captain at one stage, a dip in form saw him miss out on the T20 World Cup squad - a tournament India eventually went on to win. As a result, the spotlight will firmly be on how he adapts his game to the evolving demands of T20 batting.For Iyer, the aim will be to put the disappointmen ...Read More >
The IPL 2025 mega auction, held on November 24-25 in Jeddah, saw a record-breaking total of Rs 639.15 crore spent by 10 teams on acquiring 182 players. Among the 577 players up for grabs, 13 Australians were sold, with pacer Josh Hazlewood fetching the highest bid at Rs. 12.50 crore from Royal Challengers Bangalore. Other notable signings included Mitchell Starc (Rs. 11.75 crore, Delhi Capitals), Marcus Stoinis (Rs. 11 crore, Punjab Kings), and Mitchell Marsh (Rs. 3.4 crore, Lucknow Super Giants). Punjab Kings made a significant splash, purchasing five Australian players, including Glenn Maxwe ...Read More >
Sept 24 (Reuters) - India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to be rested for the remainder of the Asia Cup despite a two-match home test series against the West Indies starting early next month. Bumrah's workload has been managed this year due to back problems and the 31-year-old featured in only three of the five tests during India's tied 2-2 series in England. India, the defending champions at the Twenty20 tournament, will face Sri Lanka on Frid ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Franchises opened their purses freely at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, splashing big money to secure their preferred targets. Kolkata Knight Riders stole the spotlight by spending a record Rs 25.20 crore to sign Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, while also shelling out Rs 18 crore to rope in Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana during Tuesday's proceedings.Uncapped Indian players also commanded significant attention, with Uttar Pradesh's 20-year-old left-arm spinner Prashant Veer emerging as one of the biggest winners. Chennai Super Kings snapped him up for Rs 14.20 c ...Read More >