Australia’s veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has officially announced that he will not be entering the IPL 2026 mini-auction, signalling that he may have already played his final match in the world’s most celebrated T20 league. The 37-year-old becomes the latest major international name—after Andre Russell and Faf du Plessis—to withdraw from the December 16 auction […]

In a major development that has stunned IPL fans, West Indies powerhouse Andre Russell has officially announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League. The explosive allrounder shared the news through an emotional Instagram video, bringing an end to a glittering IPL journey that spanned over a decade. The announcement came just days after Andre […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has said that the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) need to strengthen their bowling department at the IPL 2026 auction as well. While saying that SRH might be interested in acquiring Cameron Green, he added that they would not be able to do so as well. Notably, SRH traded […]

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star Robin Uthappa shared a huge change in the structure of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the 2026 auction. However, all the franchises announced their list of retained and released players before the mini auction for the IPL 2026 as well. Uthappa also expressed that IPL needed to […]

Former India player Anil Kumble has said that MS Dhoni might not keep wickets for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2026. While stating that Sanju Samson will likely perform the wicketkeeping duties, he further added that Dhoni might play as an impact player. However, CSK traded in Samson from the Rajasthan Royals (RR) […]

Former India player turned veteran commentator Aakash Chopra has added that the Gujarat Titans (GT) potentially took the right call in letting go of Sherfane Rutherford before the IPL 2026 auction as well. He stated that the No. 4 batting position can now be given to Washington Sundar as well. However, GT traded Rutherford to […]

Delhi Capitals have officially welcomed Nitish Rana back into their fold, following a trade with Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Donovan Ferreira ahead of IPL 2026. The franchise announced his return in a heartfelt video shared on X, captioned, “10 years later… your boy is finally home, Dilli.” In the video, Rana expressed his deep […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has strongly criticised Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) decision to release veteran all-rounder Andre Russell ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Kaif squarely blamed the move on KKR’s new head coach, Abhishek Nayar, suggesting it reflected an unnecessary urge to reshape the squad without preserving its core strengths. Russell, who KKR […]

Kumar Sangakkara is set to return as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL 2026 season, marking a significant move ahead of the mega auction. The Jaipur-based franchise announced the decision on X on Monday, November 17, confirming Sangakkara’s transition back from his role as Director of Cricket—a position he took up in […]

The IPL 2026 retention list is officially revealed! Franchises have secured key players ahead of the mega auction, making strategic choices involving top Indian stars, overseas game-changers, and promising young talents. Here’s a quick breakdown of who was retained by each team and at what price, setting the stage for a thrilling auction season. Chennai […]