Former England captain Michael Vaughan has sparked debate by naming Chris Gayle as the greatest overseas player in IPL history, overlooking big names such as AB de Villiers, Kieron Pollard, Rashid Khan, Sunil Narine and Shane Warne. Vaughan’s pick came during a Cricbuzz video on X, where he backed the former Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal […]

Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has sparked fresh controversy by claiming that “some” franchises have previously resorted to unusual methods, including alleged black magic, to gain an edge in matches. The debate gained traction after a viral video from the game at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium showed a fan performing a ‘lemon trick’ moments before […]

In a significant crackdown on IPL ticket black marketing, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested a canteen employee at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for allegedly selling match tickets at inflated prices during the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026 season. The accused, identified as Chandrashekhar, was employed at the Sri Lakshmi Canteen within the stadium premises […]

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has tipped young Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to become the future face of Indian cricket, calling him a rare talent who has already shown the confidence and fearlessness of a seasoned professional. Modi, whose vision helped shape the IPL into one of the biggest T20 leagues in the […]

South African batter Rilee Rossouw has sparked discussion after drawing a sharp comparison between the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The left-hander, who is currently turning out for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2026, said both tournaments have their own strengths, but they offer very different experiences for players. Rossouw pointed […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a significant tweak to the IPL 2026 playing conditions, tightening regulations around player movement on match days. In a move aimed at streamlining on-field operations, franchises have been instructed that only 16 squad members may move around the ground during a game. As per […]

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has revealed that his fallout with the England and Wales Cricket Board over the Indian Premier League played a major role in bringing his international career to an early end. Speaking on a podcast with Ranveer Allahbadia, Pietersen reflected on the personal cost of backing franchise cricket at a time […]

Lalit Modi has reignited the debate around the structure of the Indian Premier League, claiming that the current format is costing both the Board of Control for Cricket in India and franchises significant revenue. With the tournament currently capped at 74 matches despite having 10 teams, Modi believes the league is falling short of its […]

A 25-year-old software professional from Mahadevapura in Bengaluru has fallen victim to an online IPL ticket scam, losing ₹1.46 lakh after being duped by a fraudster posing as a stadium official. The victim, a resident of B Narayanapura, lodged a complaint with local police, stating that the accused introduced himself as a senior supervisor at […]

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has a lot of fans worldwide and Indian young players are no different as well. His teammates and other Indian players have already opened up about his welcoming behaviour. And, India’s U19 captain and Chennai Super Kings’ star player Ayush Mhatre has shared a touching gesture from his idol Rohit Sharma […]