Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has indicated the state government will consider a proposal to form its own Indian Premier League (IPL) team, following a suggestion from Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal. Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh also expressed support for the initiative, highlighting the state's readiness to host IPL matches.
200+ scores are IPL's sugar rush. Great for TRPs, dangerous as a full diet. BCCI -- don't kill the golden goose, cautions Sandeep Goyal.
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has broken the record for most sixes by an Indian batter in a single IPL season, hitting 43 sixes in IPL 2026.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings.
The Chepauk crowd rose as one when the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni walked out for the team photograph during the Chennai Super Kings' must-win clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, May 18, 2026.
An inside look at the world of IPL net bowlers, the unsung heroes who hone their skills while bowling to cricket's biggest stars, hoping for a chance to shine.
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's record-breaking opening partnerships have been the driving force behind Gujarat Titans' dominant IPL 2026 campaign.
Virat Kohli has emerged as the highest earner in IPL history, grossing Rs 230 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders leads franchise valuations at over Rs 19,200 crore. The average IPL team valuation is projected to jump to USD 15 billion by 2032.
After racing to his fifty from just 23 balls, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrated by making a 'A' sign with his hands.
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has hailed Kartik Tyagi as one of the biggest comeback stories of Indian Premier League after the fast bowler bounced back strongly from injuries and inconsistent seasons.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 62.
Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for breaching the IPL's code of conduct by using abusive language towards the fourth umpire during a match against Punjab Kings.
Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad remains tightlipped about MS Dhoni's future plans, while acknowledging the team's struggles and transition during the IPL season.
Former Mumbai Indians head coach Mark Boucher praises Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins for his calm and clear approach to captaincy, highlighting his ability to stick to plans and execute them effectively.
Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman anticipates a significant increase in the next IPL media rights cycle, potentially reaching 20-30 per cent, driven by recent high-value franchise acquisitions and the league's consistent engagement.
On a tense night when KKR's season was hanging in the balance, Manish Pandey answered every critic in the best possible way -- a man-of-the match performance in a must-win clash against Mumbai Indians.
Gujarat Titans opener B Sai Sudharsan said they are focused on sealing a top-two finish rather than obsessing over net run-rate going into their final IPL league match.
Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has retired from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) to pursue new opportunities and play more cricket. The 35-year-old represented India in 12 ODIs and nine T20Is and played for multiple IPL teams.
Mumbai Indians' Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa have been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season due to injuries.
Latur Police have detained a man for allegedly operating an online IPL betting racket and seized valuables worth Rs 7.06 lakh.
KL Rahul reached his 50th fifty-plus score in the IPL and his eighth 500-run season, contributing significantly to Delhi Capitals' win against Rajasthan Royals and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Punjab Kings' opening batsmen Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have become the first uncapped pair to score over 1000 partnership runs in the Indian Premier League.
Finn Allen credits shedding self-imposed pressure and rediscovering his enjoyment of batting for his improved form in the IPL 2026, after his explosive innings helped KKR secure a crucial win.
Virat Kohli has emerged as the highest earner in IPL history, grossing Rs 230 crore. Kolkata Knight Riders leads franchise valuations at over Rs 19,200 crore.
Sunil Narine, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a win over Gujarat Titans, keeping KKR firmly alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race with their fifth victory in six games.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's director of cricket, Mo Bobat, attributes the team's IPL success to a 'hunter mindset' that prevents complacency after their previous trophy win. This psychological shift has been key to maintaining motivation and focus.
Finn Allen smashed a sensational unbeaten 47-ball century with 10 sixes and joined a league of extraordinary gentlemen, as Kolkata Knight Riders crushed Delhi Capitals, registering their fourth straight IPL win and boosting playoff hopes.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill joins Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and David Warner in an elite list of batters with multiple 500-run IPL seasons as a captain.
Shubman Gill became the second-fastest Indian to complete 6,000 T20 runs while Sai Sudharsan continued his record-breaking IPL season as Gujarat Titans' prolific opening pair scripted more history against Chennai Super Kings.
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen's explosive batting propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a massive 255 for 4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match, showcasing a relentless attacking approach.
Devdutt Padikkal credits Virat Kohli for helping him understand how to construct an innings in T20 cricket. He also spoke about his experiences with Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants, and how they helped him grow as a player.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a significant increase in digital watch-time and strong TV viewership, according to broadcasters. Digital watch-time is up by seven per cent, and TV viewership is on track to reach 500 million.
Police in Jhansi have arrested four individuals involved in an online betting racket during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, seizing transaction records worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore and uncovering cryptocurrency links.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the rest of IPL 2026 after suffering a concussion and a fracture to a finger on his left hand.
Run-out, screamer, statement: Gill inspires Gujarat Titans' all-round domination in 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings
Delhi Capitals' batting mainstay KL Rahul has praised RCB's experienced pace duo of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for showing that discipline and consistency can still succeed in modern T20 cricket, even without relying on extreme variations or unorthodox bowling styles.
Tata IPL Fan Park will be held at SGPDA Ground in Margao on May 16 and 17, featuring live match screenings, music, food stalls and fan activities.
Sunil Gavaskar revealed he was once 'pulled up' for writing to IPL captains seeking ideas to improve the league.
Fans are travelling from across cities just to be in the stadium on days Rajasthan Royals play -- on the off-chance they get to watch him bat. Television numbers spike the moment he walks out to the crease. And there's a pattern that have quietly started to notice: The moment Sooryavanshi is dismissed, a significant chunk of viewers switch off.
Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have announced replacement players for the ongoing IPL season due to injuries.
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