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Cricket Australia's decision is part of a broader strategy to ensure the fitness of its leading fast bowlers ahead of a packed schedule, which includes an extensive run of Test matches through 2027

Five Australian players, including SRH skipper Pat Cummins and RCB pacer Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss matches in IPL 2026

South African batting great AB de Villiers believes a "squad of fighters" will relieve the pressure on Virat Kohli, giving defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru the fuel they need to go the distance in IPL 2026. Kohli remains a vital cog in the RCB set-up and they will look to defend their maiden title which they won last season after a long wait of 18 years. "Virat can feel that, he can sense that he is not the only one carrying the load anymore," former RCB batter de Villiers told JioStar. "He has a squad of fighters around him, all gunning to win the trophy. I think they are in a really good place. It's a similar squad, they didn't have to change much, and they have good reason to believe they can go all the way again this coming season," he added. Even as Kohli has had a break since mid January, de Villiers expressed confidence that the Indian superstar would come into the IPL with adequate preparations. "He has the best work ethic I have ever seen in my life. He wil

The tickets up for sale are for MI's two home games against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday, March 29, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday, April 12.

Swedish private equity firm EQT and a consortium led by Manipal Group's Ranjan Pai, along with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) and Temasek, are in the race.

This approval means the stadium will host the season opener between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28.

Led by captain Rajat Patidar, RCB head into the season with confidence after lifting their first IPL trophy in 2025.

From blockbuster player moves to legendary returns and defending champions looking to prove a point, there is no shortage of reasons for fans to be excited.

The KSCA has undertaken extensive renovations at the stadium, including adding multiple new entry gates, widening existing ones, and improving peripheral infrastructure.

RCB enter the new season on the back of a historic triumph, having secured their first-ever IPL title in 2025.

The first block of IPL 2026 fixtures will be played across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad

While the start date has been confirmed, the full schedule and venues for the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League is expected to be released soon

This is the first time that the franchise will be playing at two home venues during an IPL season as well. The other teams who have played across 2 different home venues are Punjab, Delhi & Rajasthan.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket Mo Bobat expressed his awe at Virat Kohli's "ridiculous" record over 18 years, stating that providing a championship-winning side was the least the think tank could do for the superstar who has given his youth and prime to the IPL team. RCB will enter the upcoming IPL as defending champions, having won their maiden title last season after a long wait of 18 years. Speaking about Kohli's stature within the franchise, Bobat said on RCB Podcast, "Virat Kohli, obviously, I think he'll forever be the icon and the hero of this team. I don't think that's going to go away, and he deserves that. His track record is incredible." "I remember at one point last season seeing his stats when he got to however many runs it was -- close to 9,000 runs -- 18 years wearing just one shirt. That's 500 runs a season. "It's actually ridiculous. For seven years or something like that, some players would be happy with a 500-run season. He averages 500 runs a

Blitzer, co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, ​is conducting due diligence on Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals

The Chinnaswamy Stadium had faced intense scrutiny after a stampede occurred during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL title celebrations in June 2025

The final bids for RR are scheduled for the first week of March. While no specific date has been fixed for RCB, bidders have been told the process will conclude in February

Smriti and Voll's 150+ run stand helped RCB absorb all the pressure and come out as the champions on the night.

Check the WPL 2026 prize money list for the winners, runner-ups and other individual awards here.

DC will be hoping Jemimah Rodrigues' return to form can propel them to victory and a first WPL title.