IPL 2026

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IPL 2026 Starts March 28 — But Assembly Elections Could Split the Schedule, and RCB Have No Home

IPL 2026 Starts March 28 — But Assembly Elections Could Split the Schedule, and RCB Have No Home

IPL 2026 will begin on March 28 with the final on May 31, but the full schedule hasn't been released yet — held up by assembly elections in three key states and RCB's move away from Chinnaswamy following last year's deadly stampede.

The Cricket Standard Desk 6d ago 4 min read
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Adar Poonawalla confirms strong bid to buy RCB as Diageo eyes $2 billion sale

Adar Poonawalla confirms strong bid to buy RCB as Diageo eyes $2 billion sale

Adar Poonawalla confirmed he will make a strong bid to buy Royal Challengers Bengaluru as defending IPL champions go on sale for reported $2 billion valuation.

The Cricket Standard Desk 23 Jan 2026 2 min read
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MS Dhoni reacts to RCB's maiden IPL win: can't imagine it

MS Dhoni reacts to RCB's maiden IPL win: can't imagine it

MS Dhoni admitted he cannot imagine any team other than CSK winning the IPL but congratulated RCB for their long-awaited maiden title triumph in 2025.

The Cricket Standard Desk 23 Jan 2026 2 min read
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IPL returns to Chinnaswamy Stadium as Karnataka government gives nod after stampede

IPL returns to Chinnaswamy Stadium as Karnataka government gives nod after stampede

Karnataka State Cricket Association received permission to host IPL and international matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium after implementing security upgrades following last year's stampede.

The Cricket Standard Desk 19 Jan 2026 2 min read
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BCCI decision to release Mustafizur taken at highest level without consultation

BCCI decision to release Mustafizur taken at highest level without consultation

The decision to release Mustafizur Rahman from his IPL 2026 contract was taken at the highest BCCI level without consulting officials or IPL Governing Council members, according to reports.

The Cricket Standard Desk 09 Jan 2026 2 min read
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KKR advised to sign South African star as Mustafizur's replacement

KKR advised to sign South African star as Mustafizur's replacement

Former RCB player Shreevats Goswami suggests KKR should sign South African left-arm pacer Duan Jansen as a like-for-like replacement for Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI instructed the release.

The Cricket Standard Desk 08 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Mustafizur Rahman remains calm despite KKR release drama, says teammate

Mustafizur Rahman remains calm despite KKR release drama, says teammate

Rangpur Riders captain Nurul Hasan Sohan revealed that Mustafizur Rahman remains calm and focused despite disappointment over his IPL contract termination by KKR on BCCI's instructions.

The Cricket Standard Desk 08 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Ravindra Jadeja to captain Rajasthan Royals? Franchise drops massive hint

Ravindra Jadeja to captain Rajasthan Royals? Franchise drops massive hint

Rajasthan Royals may have dropped a massive hint about their IPL 2026 captaincy plans, with Ravindra Jadeja emerging as the frontrunner to succeed Sanju Samson in the leadership role.

The Cricket Standard Desk 08 Jan 2026 2 min read
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MCA thanks RCB and RR for Pune visit, hopes to host IPL matches soon

MCA thanks RCB and RR for Pune visit, hopes to host IPL matches soon

The Maharashtra Cricket Association thanked Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals for visiting MCA International Stadium in Pune, expressing hope the venue will soon host IPL matches.

The Cricket Standard Desk 06 Jan 2026 2 min read
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BCCI clarifies Mustafizur release limited to IPL; T20 World Cup decision pending

BCCI clarifies Mustafizur release limited to IPL; T20 World Cup decision pending

BCCI chief Mithun Manhas clarified that the decision to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 is limited to the tournament, with no decision yet on Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India.

The Cricket Standard Desk 05 Jan 2026 2 min read
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BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman amid Bangladesh-India diplomatic tensions

BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman amid Bangladesh-India diplomatic tensions

The BCCI has directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad citing recent developments amid deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Robin Uthappa picks Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja for RR captaincy—not Yashasvi Jaiswal

Robin Uthappa picks Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja for RR captaincy—not Yashasvi Jaiswal

Robin Uthappa believes Rajasthan Royals' captaincy in IPL 2026 will be between Riyan Parag and Ravindra Jadeja, while Anil Kumble backs Dhruv Jurel as the closest match to Sanju Samson.

The Cricket Standard Desk 02 Jan 2026 3 min read
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Irfan Pathan backs Gujarat Titans' bet on Jason Holder: "His six-hitting abilities have improved"

Irfan Pathan backs Gujarat Titans' bet on Jason Holder: "His six-hitting abilities have improved"

Irfan Pathan said Gujarat Titans showed immense faith in Jason Holder by signing him for Rs 7 crore, praising his improved six-hitting ability and new-ball bowling for IPL 2026.

The Cricket Standard Desk 01 Jan 2026 3 min read
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Amit Mishra backs Liam Livingstone as "good buy" for Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rs 13 crore

Amit Mishra backs Liam Livingstone as "good buy" for Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rs 13 crore

Amit Mishra calls Liam Livingstone a "good buy" for SRH at Rs 13 crore, praising his leg-spin and power-hitting that suits the Hyderabad pitch perfectly.

The Cricket Standard Desk 26 Dec 2025 3 min read
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From waived hostel fees to Rs 5.20 crore: Mangesh Yadav's incredible journey to RCB

From waived hostel fees to Rs 5.20 crore: Mangesh Yadav's incredible journey to RCB

Mangesh Yadav's life changed when RCB bought him for Rs 5.20 crore at the IPL auction. His journey from Borgaon village to IPL stardom is pure inspiration.

The Cricket Standard Desk 25 Dec 2025 7 min read
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