Arun Dhumal, the current Chairman of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has lauded India’s performance in the high-octane Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, emphasising that the Men in Blue have firmly established themselves as the world’s premier T20I side. Speaking to IANS, Dhumal highlighted that while reaching the top in cricket is comparatively easy, […]

The upcoming India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025 has drawn significant attention, not only for cricketing reasons but also due to the sensitive political backdrop. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal recently addressed the matter, reiterating that India will continue to avoid bilateral cricket with Pakistan while participating in multi-nation tournaments as per government […]

IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal said that although the stampede during the RCB’s victory celebration in Bengaluru was tragic, the event was not organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as well. He also added that the IPL had officially finished last night with RCB’s win, and since the BCCI had no […]

In a candid account of the tense moments at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal shed light on the evacuation process that followed the abrupt suspension of the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC). The game was called off after just 10.1 overs into Punjab’s innings due to heightened […]

IPL 2025 has been suspended for a week amid India vs Pakistan tension. And, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal recalled the evacuation process at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala following the match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was called off in between due to security concerns. However, the decision was taken after 10.1 […]

As the IPL approaches its 18th season, its stature as the world’s premier T20 league seems unshakable, despite the rise of new T20 leagues across the globe. IPL chairman Arun Dhumal expressed confidence in the league’s dominance, dismissing any speculation about a possible challenge from a Saudi Arabia-backed tournament. In a conversation with PTI, Dhumal […]

Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has backed the use of the Impact Player rule in the T20 league as well. Dismissing the argument that the rule takes all-rounders out of the equation, he shared the success of players like Sunil Narine and Ravindra Jadeja as well. The use of the Impact Player rule […]

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said that the T20 World Cup-bound England players leaving the IPL 2024 before the playoffs was a change in personnel in the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). Notably, many England players left their respective IPL franchises to join the national squad for the upcoming T20I series at home against Pakistan, […]

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala became a part of Indian cricket history as the country’s first-ever hybrid pitch which was unveiled in the presence of Arun Dhumal, Chairman, of Indian Premier League, and Paul Taylor, former England international cricketer and SIS’s International Cricket Director. As per a release by the HPCA, the […]

Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal has said that a mega auction will take place after the 2024 season. IPL 2024 will start on March 22 with defending champions Chennai Super Kings facing Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chepauk Stadium as well. However, IPL holds mega auctions every three years where teams get a […]