'Exceptional': Cummins' fitness hailed ahead of IPL Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood won't play in the season-launching IPL match in Bengaluru, but the latest fitness reports on the Aussie pace duo bode well. AAP · Mar 27
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Turns 15, Becomes Eligible for India’s Senior Team Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrated his 15th birthday today, just a day ahead of the start of IPL 2026, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing journey. Since his IPL debut, fans have eagerly speculated when the young prodigy would break into India’s senior men’s team. With him now officially 15, he… Whats Hot · Mar 27
Buttler looks for form as IPL returns with riches, political rancour and aftermath of tragedy Jos Butler is seeking inspiration from the pioneering Kevin Pietersen as he heads a 12-strong contingent of compatriots in 2026’s tournament The Guardian - UK · Mar 27
MS Dhoni smashes Mukesh Chaudhary for six; internet says “Isko toh koi bhi maar de” Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran MS Dhoni is all set to return for his 19th Indian Premier League (IPL) season, continuing to defy age and expectations at 44. The iconic wicketkeeper-batter recently grabbed attention during an intra-squad practice match at Chepauk, որտեղ he effortlessly launched a six off Mukesh Chaudhary… Whats Hot · Mar 25
England stars react as Ashes Bazball fallout rumbles on Three former England captains have said Brendon McCullum is lucky to survive the Ashes fiasco while Ben Duckett is quitting the IPL to fight for his Test place. AAP · Mar 24
Ben Duckett pulls out of £200,000 IPL deal in bid to save England Test spot Ben Duckett has pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League and now faces a three-year ban from the tournament after deciding he needs county cricket to shore up his place in England’s Test team The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
England cricket star withdraws from IPL to salvage his international career IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 24
Ben Duckett pulls out of IPL as he aims to save his England career after disastrous Ashes Ben Duckett struggled badly during the Ashes and failed to feature in the T20 World Cup The Independent UK · Mar 24
Kal Somani-Led Consortium Wins Bid for IPL Franchise Ownership A consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani has successfully secured the bid to own an IPL franchise, marking a significant development in the league’s global investment landscape. The group reportedly placed a winning bid of $1.63 billion (£1.2 billion), reflecting the growing financial and strategic appeal of the Indian… Whats Hot · Mar 24
Dhoni to Play Till 60? ‘I Can Try’ Remark Sends CSK Fans Into Frenzy The love that fans have for MS Dhoni continues to remain unmatched. Every time the legendary cricketer makes an appearance, stadiums erupt with deafening cheers, chants, and the iconic cry of “Dhoni! Dhoni!” — and the atmosphere was no different at a recent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan engagement event… Whats Hot · Mar 23
“The Next Day After Wedding?”: Pant Reacts to Arjun Tendulkar’s Commitment Arjun Tendulkar is stepping into a fresh phase of his IPL journey after securing a move to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the 2026 season. After limited opportunities with Mumbai Indians—where he featured in just five matches across five seasons—the young left-arm pacer was traded to LSG for ₹30 lakh… Whats Hot · Mar 19
Cummins to miss start of IPL because of injury Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the start of the Indian Premier League as he battles with the back problem that kept him out of the T20 World Cup. AAP · Mar 18
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar condemns Indian-owned Hundred team for signing Pakistan spinner Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed was signed by Indian-owned Hundred team Sunrisers Leeds at last week’s auction The Independent UK · Mar 17
BCCI Distances Itself from Abrar Ahmed Signing in The Hundred The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that it has no authority to intervene in the controversy surrounding the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by the Sunrisers franchise for the upcoming season of The Hundred. Whats Hot · Mar 13
Whats Hot · Mar 13 Abrar Ahmed’s Hundred Deal Sparks Online Debate as Sunrisers Leeds’ X Account Gets Suspended The 2026 player auction for The Hundred unexpectedly sparked debate online after Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was picked by Sunrisers Leeds. The franchise secured the 27-year-old for £190,000 during the men’s auction, but the announcement quickly drew mixed reactions across social media platforms. Sunrisers Leeds is linked to the same…
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after purchasing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in Hundred auction Abrar Ahmed was bought by the Leeds-based team as one of two Pakistan players picked up
Times Life · Mar 12 Kritika Kamra & Gaurav Kapur’s Private Love Story and Wedding Another celebrity couple, Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur, has tied the knot on 11 March 2026. The minimalist and intimate function took place at Gaurav’s Bandra residence in Mumbai. The couple opted for a “non-traditional” approach for their marriage, curiously letting go of the lavish extravaganza that we usually see…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10 Holding out for a Hero? How cricket’s Hundred auction works and who is available With Indian Premier League investment on board, the Hundred has followed the IPL’s lead with a player auction for the 2026 season in London this week
The Independent UK · Mar 10 When is The Hundred auction and which players are available? The Hundred has been revamped this summer after investment from the Indian Premier League
The Independent UK · Feb 23 Pakistan star reacts to potential Hundred exclusion amid rising tensions with India It has been reported that India-owned franchises will not consider selecting Pakistan players for The Hundred
The Independent UK · Feb 20 Michael Vaughan demands ECB action over IPL-linked teams ‘not considering Pakistan players’ for The Hundred Half of the teams participating in The Hundred this year are part or fully owned by IPL franchises
AAP · Feb 20 England's Hundred report may be privatisation warning Pakistan players are reportedly to be blacklisted from Indian-owned Hundred franchises in England, as Cricket Australia considers privatisation of BBL teams.
Whats Hot · Feb 13 Rajasthan Royals Appoint Riyan Parag as Captain Ahead of IPL 2026 Rajasthan Royals have appointed Riyan Parag as their new captain ahead of the IPL 2026 season, marking a significant milestone in the 24-year-old all-rounder’s journey with the franchise.
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Inside the geopolitical drama threatening to overshadow T20 Cricket World Cup Boycotts, security fears and power struggles collide as cricket’s most profitable event begins in South Asia this month. Namita Singh reports from Delhi
Whats Hot · Feb 5 IPL Players Who Earned More From Brand Deals Than Cricket The Indian Premier League (IPL) has changed cricket forever. While it made players rich through match fees and contracts, it also turned cricketers into global celebrities and marketing powerhouses. For several IPL stars, earnings from brand endorsements, social media promotions, and business ventures now far exceed what they make from…