BCCI announces IPL 2026 second-phase schedule
The BCCI has unveiled the schedule for the second phase of IPL 2026, with the remaining 50 league-stage matches set to be played from April 13 to May 24 across 12 venues in India.
The BCCI has unveiled the schedule for the second phase of IPL 2026, with the remaining 50 league-stage matches set to be played from April 13 to May 24 across 12 venues in India.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to cancel the opening ceremony of IPL 2026 in tribute to those who lost their lives in last year’s tragic Bengaluru stampede.
The IPL roars back into action on Saturday super-charged by India's home T20 World Cup triumph, but with sombre memories of the 11 fans who died in a stampede celebrating Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title last season.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced replacement signing for the IPL 2026 season, bringing in right-arm pacer Navdeep Saini to replace the injured Harshit Rana.
Ben Duckett has informed Delhi Capitals of his decision to withdraw from the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, despite being set for his debut in the tournament.
Chennai Super Kings have signed Australian pacer Spencer Johnson as a replacement for injured Nathan Ellis ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, with the move effectively seeing the left-arm quick shift from a planned stint in the Pakistan Super League.
Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will keep 11 seats at their M. Chinnaswamy Stadium empty in memory of the fans crushed to death in title celebrations last year, the team said Tuesday.
Kolkata Knight Riders will be without Akash Deep for the entire IPL 2026 season after the pacer failed to recover from a lower-back stress injury, with an estimated three more months needed for rehabilitation.
The Indian Premier League, despite being cricket’s biggest financial powerhouse, has been ranked third among global franchise leagues in a new assessment by the World Cricketers' Association, highlighting concerns over player rights and welfare.
Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League after Sri Lanka Cricket declined to grant him a No-Objection Certificate (NOC), according to reports.
Blessing Muzarabani is set to skip the 2026 season of the Pakistan Super League after securing a deal in the Indian Premier League, a move that could see him replace Mustafizur Rahman at Kolkata Knight Riders.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will begin the Indian Premier League 2026 season against Sunrisers Hyderabad at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28.