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CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan denies Sanju Samson trade rumors: "No, not likely." Confirms MS Dhoni will play IPL 2026 (17th CSK season). RR demanded Jadeja/Gaikwad in exchange; CSK refused. November 15 retention deadline approaching.
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirms MS Dhoni will play IPL 2026, ending retirement speculation. The 44-year-old legend returns after CSK's worst-ever season (10th place, 4 wins). Sanju Samson trade talks resurface.
Sunrisers Hyderabad reportedly considering releasing Heinrich Klaasen (Rs 23 crore retention) ahead of IPL 2026 mini-auction. Plan to repurchase at Rs 15 crore, freeing Rs 8 crore for bowling attack. Multiple franchises monitoring situation closely.
Lucknow Super Giants officially appoint Tom Moody as Global Director of Cricket. The 60-year-old Australian will oversee LSG, Durban Super Giants, and Manchester franchise operations.
Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed Abhishek Nayar as head coach for IPL 2026, replacing Chandrakant Pandit. Nayar has been with KKR since 2018 and will also coach UP Warriorz in WPL.
Mumbai Indians have all but confirmed Rohit Sharma will stay with the franchise, dismissing KKR transfer rumors with a witty social media post reading "at (K)night... impossible."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
