IPL 2026
From Nightclub To Orange Cap: Chris Gayle’s 2011 RCB Twist
Unsold to unstoppable—Chris Gayle reveals the late-night call that took him to RCB in 2011 and sparked an IPL run for the ages.
The Cricket Standard Desk•09 Sept 2025•2 min
IPL 2026
IPL 2026
‘KL Rahul Called Me…’: Chris Gayle’s Bitter Punjab Kings Exit, In His Words
Chris Gayle says PBKS “disrespected” him, describes a tearful talk with Anil Kumble and a call from KL Rahul before he left mid-season—raising big questions about franchise culture.
The Cricket Standard Desk•09 Sept 2025•2 min
IPL 2026
“Great Boon For CSK”: N Srinivasan Returns As Chairman, To Advise And Oversee Global Properties
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan called N Srinivasan’s return as chairman a “great boon,” confirming an advisory role in Chennai and oversight of CSK’s SA20 and MLC properties as the franchise resets after a tough IPL.
The Cricket Standard Desk•04 Sept 2025•1 min
IPL 2026
“Kyu Pareshaan Karu?” Jitesh Sharma On Sharing RCB’s Dressing Room With Virat Kohli
Jitesh Sharma says he kept a respectful distance from Virat Kohli at RCB—“Kyu pareshaan karu?”—and credits Dinesh Karthik’s mentoring for his finisher’s rise in the title‑winning season.
The Cricket Standard Desk•04 Sept 2025•1 min
IPL 2026
Inside Rahul Dravid’s RR Exit: ‘Punishment Promotion’, Captaincy Rift And A Franchise At Crossroads
Rahul Dravid’s RR exit wasn’t routine. Reports cite a “punishment promotion” that cut his on‑field say and a captaincy tug‑of‑war around Samson, Parag and Jaiswal — leaving RR at a crossroads before IPL 2026.
The Cricket Standard Desk•31 Aug 2025•2 min
IPL 2026
Lalit Modi replies after Sreesanth’s wife slams release of unseen 2008 ‘Slap‑gate’ video
Lalit Modi defended sharing an unseen 2008 ‘Slap‑gate’ clip on a podcast after S Sreesanth’s wife called it “heartless,” saying he only “shared the truth” about a long‑settled IPL flashpoint
The Cricket Standard Desk•30 Aug 2025•1 min
IPL 2026
Rahul Dravid Leaves Rajasthan Royals After One Season; Samson Future Uncertain Ahead of IPL 2026
Rahul Dravid parts ways with RR after IPL 2025’s 9th-place finish; offered a broader role, he declined. With Sanju Samson seeking a move, RR face a major reset before 2026.
The Cricket Standard Desk•30 Aug 2025•2 min
IPL 2026
R Ashwin Announces Retirement From IPL, Eyes New Opportunities In Global Leagues
Ravichandran Ashwin officially retires from IPL after a distinguished 17-year career, planning to explore opportunities in global T20 leagues and continuing his cricket journey.
The Cricket Standard Desk•27 Aug 2025•3 min
IPL 2026
R Ashwin clarifies IPL Brevis injury replacement row, lauds CSK’s decision
R Ashwin explains Dewald Brevis injury replacement signing for CSK in IPL 2025, defending player and franchise amid controversy over contract details.
The Cricket Times Desk•17 Aug 2025•2 min
IPL 2026
RCB Sets To Get New Home In IPL as Govt. Approves the New Stadium In Bengaluru
Karnataka clears a ₹1,650-crore Surya City complex with an 80,000-seat stadium, a safety-first response after the RCB parade stampede at Chinnaswamy.
The Cricket Times Desk•13 Aug 2025•4 min
IPL 2026
Dhoni Backs a Stronger CSK Batting Line-up for IPL 2026
MS Dhoni believes Ruturaj Gaikwad's return plus strategic mini-auction moves will fix CSK's batting woes after their disappointing IPL 2025 campaign.
The Cricket Times Desk•04 Aug 2025•3 min
IPL 2026
KKR and Chandrakant Pandit Part Ways: End of an Era, Start of a New Chapter
Kolkata Knight Riders have officially parted ways with head coach Chandrakant Pandit after three seasons, marking the end of a tenure that brought both triumph and turbulence. Pandit, who led KKR t...
Staff Writer•29 Jul 2025•3 min