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 […]

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim has shown his surprise about the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) releasing Swastik Chikara ahead of the IPL 2026 auction as well. He added that the Uttar Pradesh batter was released without even getting a game. However, Chikara was among six players released by RCB before the IPL 2026 auction, with […]

Former India player turned analyst Saba Karim has shown surprise about the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) releasing Matheesha Pathirana before the IPL 2026 auction as well. He also added that the five-time champions had groomed and mentored the Sri Lankan pace bowler as well. However, Pathirana was among 11 players, including the retired Ravichandran Ashwin, […]

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 […]

Former India cricketer turned analyst Ravichandran Ashwin praised Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Shreyas Gopal. He has been retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 auction as well. However, Ashwin applauded him for his wicket-taking abilities and shared how he has added to his skillset as a spinner as well. “I want 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 […]

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 […]