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NEW DELHI: England batter Harry Brook will not be part of the IPL 2026 auction — or any IPL season until 2028 — after being officially barred under a recently enforced league rule. The 25-year-old, who made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023, finds himself sidelined after pulling out of back-to-back seasons at…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket great Wasim Akram — who has been part of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ecosystem as both a coach and commentator — stirred debate after criticising the duration of the IPL while speaking at a promotional event for the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Akram praised the PSL’s shorter format and…
The auction will feature 350 players and will commence at 2.30 PM IST on Tuesday (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed a final list of 350 players for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, which will take place on December 16 at the Etihad…
Sharmila Tagore was at the peak of her career when she married cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi in 1968. But she continued to work even after she was a mother. She broke many stereotypes and continued acting at a time when women were not allowed to work after marriage. As Tagore turned 81 recently on…
Chennai Super Kings (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) The 2026 IPL cycle feels like a reset point for five-time champions – Chennai Super Kings. For the first time in their history, they enter a season carrying both a legacy and a wooden spoon. The franchise that built its reputation on stability and emotional loyalty has…
Gautam Gambhir, Parth Jindal NEW DELHI: Indian men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir on Saturday used the post-match press conference after the third ODI win against South Africa to respond to the criticism that followed India’s 2-0 Test series defeat. Gambhir said the reaction to the Test losses ignored key details. He said: “There…
Shah Rukh Khan & Andre Russell (ANI) Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore has opened up on the dramatic behind-the-scenes process that led to Andre Russell being released from the squad and immediately offered a brand-new role as the franchise’s “Power Coach” for IPL 2026 — an idea he says was born in an instant…
Punjab Kings have earned a major global recognition, securing the fourth spot in Google’s list of the Top 5 Most Searched Sports Teams of 2025. The franchise is the highest-ranked IPL side on the chart, a marker of its expanding international reach and powerful digital presence. The ranking highlights how strongly fans have connected with…
Faf du Plessis (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has opened up on the franchise’s bold decision to release Faf du Plessis, calling it one of the toughest calls ahead of the IPL mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. Du Plessis, who announced his retirement from the league on Monday, enjoyed a celebrated…
Glenn Maxwell (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Australian star Glenn Maxwell has officially withdrawn his name from the IPL 2026 auction, bringing an unexpected pause to his long and colourful journey in the league. Maxwell announced his decision through an emotional Instagram post, thanking fans and franchises for their support over the years. In his…
