Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener of IPL 2026 on March 28
Somani, who previously held a minority stake in the franchise, will now lead a consortium that includes backing from Walmart-linked investors, along with prominent American business families.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the tournament opener of IPL 2026 on March 28
Johnson will miss the initial matches as he is still in rehab before finally joining the CSK camp between April 21 and 23, the five-time champions confirmed
Mumbai Indians will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 29
Chennai Super Kings will take on Rajasthan Royals in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 30
Their experience under pressure, leadership skills, and ability to guide younger teammates make them invaluable. Here's a look at the top five oldest players set to feature in IPL 2026.
Aryaman Birla represented Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket, emerging as a promising batsman and all-rounder
Bengaluru-based franchise is being acquired from United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of Diageo plc, in a deal that values RCB at $1.78 billion (around ₹16,600 crore)
Under IPL regulations, players who pull out after being picked at auction without a valid injury or medical reason risk suspension from participating in the next two auctions
Malinga, a 25-year-old pacer, is set to join Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad, alongside Kamindu Mendis, who has already received approval.
Shaan Mehta added, "GT is an emotion, and the fans are at the centre of that. Without them, success would not hold the same meaning.
Since their inaugural season in 2022, the Titans have built a strong record, reaching the playoffs in three of their first four seasons and lifting the trophy in their very first campaign.
Teams will only be allowed to use their allotted areas, and sharing of practice wickets with the opposition remains prohibited.
Delhi Capitals will take on Lucknow Super Giants in their opening match of IPL 2026 on April 1
Lucknow Super Giants already have a formidable pace attack, and according to former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, this could make it tough for Arjun Tendulkar to find a place in the playing XI.
The PSL, expanded to include two new franchises, is set to begin on Thursday in Lahore, just two days before the IPL gets underway on March 28.
In a media interaction, Delhi Capitals Axar Patel, cricket director Venugopal Rao and head coach Hemang Badani fielded multiple questions on the availability of their pace spearhead.
Responding to a PTI query seeking his views on the rule, the Indian T20 vice-captain too weighed in on the subject ahead of his second season as Delhi Capitals captain.
he evening blended cricket with entertainment, highlighted by an electrifying musical performance from A. R. Rahman, making it a perfect curtain-raiser for IPL 2026.