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One of the many ramifications of the Indian Premier League (IPL)—and the other countless T20 leagues—is that there are fewer ‘trade’ secrets among players these days. With the constant intermixing of players across teams and leagues, it has become increasingly difficult for players to retain their ‘mysteries’. India’s Kuldeep Yadav, though, was blessed with the…
High-profile swaps, the release of expensive assets, and a clear shift towards phasing out ageing stars emerged as the dominant themes at the end of the Indian Premier League’s player-retention deadline on Saturday afternoon. The day began with confirmation of two significant trades: the much-anticipated Ravindra Jadeja–Sanju Samson swap between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and…
West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford was traded to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans ahead of next year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Rutherford was acquired by the Titans for Rs. 2.6 crore, and moves to Mumbai Indians for his existing fee. The left-handed batter played 13 matches for Gujarat Titans this year, scoring 291 runs…
Five-time IPL champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have started preparations for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season by conducting trials ahead of the player auction later this year. The trials are being held at the CSK-High Performance Centre ground and is overseen by head coach Stephen Fleming, who is in the city. Since winning…
Watching the Indian Premier League (IPL) from the venue is set to become more expensive for fans after the Central government increased the Good and Services (GST) tax on IPL tickets. With the tax rate applicable on IPL tickets increasing from 28 per cent to 40 per cent, a ticket with a base price of…
India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting superstar Virat Kohli has opened up about the June 4 stampede during his franchise’s Indian Premier League (IPL) victory celebrations in Bengaluru, saying “nothing in life really prepares you for the heartbreak” of 11 deaths on what should have been the happiest day for his side. The tragic incident…
India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting superstar Virat Kohli has opened up about the June 4 stampede during his franchise’s Indian Premier League (IPL) victory celebrations in Bengaluru, saying “nothing in life really prepares you for the heartbreak” of 11 deaths on what should have been the happiest day for his side. The tragic incident…
Giving a detailed plan for ‘RCB Cares’, Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday said that the foundation will work closely with IPL and the Karnataka State Cricket Association to design better crowd management protocols after 11 people were crushed to death in a stampede during the team’s trophy celebrations earlier this year. Having already announced Rs…
The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman. At USD 16.8 million, the IPL is only behind NFL (USD 36.8 million) in terms of per-match value but needs…
The Cubbon Park Police on Thursday registered an FIR against Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, DNA Entertainment Pvt Ltd, an event management company, and Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), charging them for culpable homicide among other serious indictments. Based on the complaint filed by Girish A. K., Police Inspector of Cubbon Park station,…
