The Turkish city of Istanbul, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad were also in contention to host the auction but, the BCCI eventually opted for the coastal Kerala city.
'Did the Moneyball philosophy get redefined in the domain of the cash-rich IPL, which has become an integral part of the cricketing ecosystem?' asks Atanu Biswas.
Captain Rishabh Pant on Monday admitted it was difficult for his side to fill the void created by the absence of key bowlers
Pant's slowing down the World Cup T20I final was what appealed to LSG Owner Sanjeev Goenka.
Rajasthan Royals announced Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara as their head coach for IPL 2026 next year, following the exit of Rahul Dravid from the role.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season has been officially suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan.
Pacer Kuldeep Singh, who was bought by Punjab Kings in the players' auction, is excited by the challenge of playing for his new team in IPL 2025 later this year.
Edmeades collapsed inside the auction room of ITC Gardenia Hotel
2016 champions SRH are banking on a power-packed batting line-up and a revamped bowling attack to end their nine-year title drought.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to begin on March 22 with a clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This venue will also host the final match of the season on May 25. Dharamsala and Guwahati will host a couple of IPL matches this year, with Dharamsala serving as the second home venue for Punjab Kings and Guwahati hosting Rajasthan Royals matches in addition to their regular home venue, Jaipur.
New Zealand batting stalwart Kane Williamson has joined Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as a strategic advisor ahead of the Indian Premier League's (IPL) next edition.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board said the ICC has "conveyed willingness to work closely" with it to address concerns related to the team's participation in the T20 World Cup.
Rahul cracked an unbeaten 57 to anchor the Capitals' successful chase at Lucknow, sealing a comfortable eight-wicket victory with a six off Prince Yadav.
With a power-packed batting line-up, match-winning spinners and a solid pace attack, champions KKR are once again the team to beat.
'It will not happen that Dhoni is off the field and leaves someone like Sanju Samson to keep wickets.'
The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and the English Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman.
Vipraj Nigam's all-round heroics not only sealed a sensational win for Delhi Capitals but also announced his arrival on the IPL stage in style.
Shreyas made 22 of 19 balls before he was stumped by Phil Salt off a local left-arm spinner.
Gujarat Titans successfully acquired Johnson for Rs 10 crore
Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.
After CSK suffered a shock exit in the group stage from IPL 2024, Dhoni remained tight-lipped about his participation in the next edition of the cash-rich league.
England are the current World Twenty20 champions, but their success in the mega-event last year was not reflected at the 2011 Indian Premier League Players's two-day auction, that concluded in Bangalore, on Sunday.
On Wednesday, Cricbuzz reported that Royals have demanded a swap deal for star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad or hard-hitter Shivam Dube in exchange for Samson. However, CSK have reportedly turn down the request.
AB de Villiers said that if Mumbai Indians (MI) star and Indian skipper Rohit Sharma moves to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), it would be a massive headline-making move
There were no demons in the pitch, but 37-year-old Karn varied his pace brilliantly and allowed the balls to slightly grip off the surface and the DC batters fell into his trap, perishing while attempting risky shots.
'To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels.'
This is Kevin Pietersen's first coaching assignment in the IPL, where he featured as a player from 2009 to 2016.
The young star had a memorable day in midst of the busy IPL schedule as he celebrated his 14th birthday with his teammates on Thursday, March 27.
Brand IPL has become stronger than ever and doesn't see any threat from the growing number of T20 leagues globally, its chairman Arun Dhumal said on Saturday as he steered clear of the speculation swirling around a tournament backed by Saudi Arabia.
Agni Chopra domination of bowlers, which has seen his average touching Bradmanesque-levels, has come in the Plate League so far, and Agni nourishes the dream of getting into Elite League with Mizoram.
Rediff.com takes a look at how the owners fared this time.
'If a franchise has released a player because they don't see him in their top four or five, then what gives them the right to jump in during an auction?'
'He moved to few other teams but never felt settled at those teams.'
'I'm looking forward to the challenge, and I've got some confidence going into the game definitely.'
Little-known left-arm spinner Shivang Kumar delivered a career-best five-wicket haul as Madhya Pradesh registered a comfortable seven-wicket victory over star-studded Karnataka to book a place in the Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals from Group A, in Ahmedabad, on Thursday.
Uncapped players who could create a bidding war between franchises at the IPL auction, come Sunday.
South African batting stalwart Faf du Plessis has been appointed vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals team for the upcoming Indian Premier League season.
Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad registered the best figures for a Chennai spinner against Mumbai with 4-18, restricting the five-times champions to a below-par 155-9 and laying the foundation for his team's four-wicket victory on Sunday.
'My connection with SRH is built on trust, respect, and years of shared passion. I'll always stand by this team.'
US-born Aman Rao underlined his prowess as a big hitter with a scintillating unbeaten double century to propel Hyderabad to a commanding 352 for 5 against Bengal.
