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Covering everything from pre-match analyses, live match updates, post-match reviews, to exclusive interviews with cricketers and insights from experts, the IPL section ensures that readers are well-informed about the latest happenings in the league. It delves into team strategies, player performances, emerging talents, and the business aspects of the league, providing a holistic view of the IPL ecosystem.

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Shane Watson's incredible intel on players around the globe ahead of KKR's IPL 2026 auction.

'Abhishek Nayar knows every player on the planet': Shane Watson hails KKR head coach's 'intel' after IPL 2026 Auction

December 22, 2025 5:08 pm

Abhishek Nayar-coached KKR had entered the IPL 2026 auction with the biggest purse, over 60 crore rupees, with a heavy rebuilding act to be carried out.

'I'm happy to perform any role': Australia's Cooper Connolly ready to bat at any position for Punjab Kings

December 22, 2025 4:34 pm

The player who was bought by the Kings for 3 crore also said that he was looking forward to working with Australia legend Ricky Ponting.

'We knew the calibre of cricketer he is': KKR assistant coach Shane Watson opens up on buying Cameron Green in auction

December 21, 2025 7:18 pm

he 2024 champions snapped up Green in the IPL auction earlier this week for a whopping Rs 25.2 crore, staving off competition from Chennai Super Kings as well as Rajasthan Royals.

IPL’s nurseries, Test cricket’s loss

December 18, 2025 8:18 am

T20 leagues have democratised cricket and removed several entry barriers for budding talents. The flip side is that with the focus almost exclusively on IPL and T20, the longer form of the game gets a hit.

RR IPL Team 2026 Players List: Rajasthan Royals full squad, retained and released players list

December 16, 2025 11:18 pm

Rajasthan Royals Team Players List, Squad for IPL 2026: RR brought in Ravi Bishnoi to his home franchise for Rs 7.2 crore at the mini auction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

CSK IPL 2026 Auction squad: Chennai Super Kings entered the mini-auction with the second biggest purse. (BCCI)

CSK IPL Team 2026 Players List: Chennai Super Kings full squad, retained and released players list

December 16, 2025 11:19 pm

IPL CSK Team Auction 2026 Players List, Squad: With plenty of eyes on what strategy CSK will adopt, they broke the bank for two uncapped players at the mini auction in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

IPL Auction 2026: Sarfaraz Khan, who cracked his maiden hundred in SMAT recently, is part of the second set in the mini-auction. (UPCA)

IPL Auction 2026: Which 20 players are in first three sets of mini-auction in Abu Dhabi today?

December 16, 2025 1:17 pm

IPL Auctio 2026: The first three sets, comprising 20 capped players, will spur interest in the mini-auction process at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi today.

Easwaran has developed into one of the linchpins in Bengal’s batting line-up. (PTI Photo)

IPL Auction 2026: Who are the 19 players added to 350-man shortlist, including a Malaysian cricketer?

December 16, 2025 1:04 pm

IPL Auction 2026: 19 players have been added overnight to the initial 350-player shortlist announced by the BCCI for the IPL 2026 mini-auction at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Abhishek Sharma's father said enough credit ought to be given to teammate Arshdeep Singh, who took 2-13, with a miserly economy of 3.25 to restrict South Africa in Dharamsala. (AP Photo)

Why Abhishek Sharma's father praised Arshdeep after India took the series lead 2-1

December 15, 2025 7:52 pm

Abhishek Sharma's father Rajkumar was also ecstatic after his 18-ball 35 with 3 sixes (at 194 SR) helped India go past the South African target at Dharamshala and score an emphatic win.

IPL Auction 2026: Only one uncapped player has been bought for Rs 10 crore in history. (BCCI)

IPL Auction 2026: Who are the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history?

December 16, 2025 5:52 pm

IPL Auction 2026: Over the course of the mini-auction day in Abu Dhabi, 238 uncapped players will be up for grabs while only 77 spots are available across the 10 franchise.

IPL PHOTOS

IPL 2024 Final: Kolkata Knight Riders demolish Sunrisers Hyderabad to win title for 3rd time

May 27, 2024 12:53 am

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the Indian Premier League in season 17.

Chennai Super Kings win IPL 2023 in stunning finish against Gujarat Titans

May 30, 2023 9:28 am

Chennai Super Kings have won the Indian Premier League in season 16.

IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians by 62 runs

May 27, 2023 12:33 pm

Gujarat Titans crushed Mumbai Indians by 62 runs to storm into their second consecutive IPL final.

IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians demolish Lucknow Super Giants by 81 runs

May 25, 2023 1:00 am

Akash Madhwal nabs five wickets for five runs, three Lucknow batters perish following run outs.

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 15 runs

May 24, 2023 12:16 am

GT vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings defeated Gujarat Titans to reach another IPL final

IPL 2023: MI beat SRH by 8 wickets

May 21, 2023 8:35 pm

Cameron Green's magnificent maiden century (100 not out) and Rohit Sharma's half century powered Mumbai Indians to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad