JioStar continues to witness massive growth in audience reach and fan engagement as IPL 2026 enters its decisive phase with the playoff race heating up across the league. The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League has delivered intense competition, dramatic finishes and constant movement in the points table, helping the tournament register its highest-ever […]

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has raised fresh concerns about the IPL’s Impact Player rule, questioning whether it is hindering the development of young Indian cricketers. Speaking on Sportstar’s Insight Edge podcast, Manjrekar used the example of emerging Rajasthan Royals talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to explain why he believes the rule could hurt the long-term growth […]

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has proposed a major rule change for the Indian Premier League, suggesting that bowlers who take a certain number of wickets during their spell should be rewarded with an additional over. The batting legend believes the move could help restore balance in T20 cricket, where bowlers are increasingly under pressure […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has tightened its monitoring of IPL franchises after the league’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) raised concerns over repeated breaches of match-day protocols by team owners and officials during the 2026 season. According to The Indian Express, the ACU has reported multiple instances of franchise representatives entering or […]

Sanju Samson has opened up about the emotional journey of sharing a dressing room with his childhood idol MS Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings (CSK), calling the experience “more than a dream” during a recent appearance on the Super Kings podcast. The Rajasthan-born wicketkeeper-batter revealed that his admiration for Dhoni began when he was still a […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India is preparing to tighten its grip on what officials are calling the growing “Reels culture” during IPL 2026. The board is reportedly planning strict action against players, support staff, commentators, family members, and even former cricketers who have been creating social media content from restricted areas during […]

Lucknow Super Giants kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a thrilling nine-run victory over defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-affected clash at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday. The match, reduced to 19 overs per side due to rain interruptions, saw Australia T20I captain Mitchell Marsh produce a match-winning performance for […]

The Indian Premier League could soon witness a major structural change, with the tournament reportedly planning a return to a complete home-and-away format. If implemented, the move would increase the number of IPL matches from the current 74 to 94, making it the biggest season in the league’s history. However, the expansion will depend heavily […]

In a major development during the IPL 2026 season, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has cracked down on multiple instances of protocol violations involving players, support staff, franchise owners, and officials. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has reportedly issued a detailed eight-page directive to all 10 IPL franchises, warning them of serious breaches […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the IPL 2026 playoff schedule and final venue soon, but Bengaluru’s chances of hosting the title clash are now under a cloud. According to reports, the last four matches of the season are likely to be split between Bengaluru and Punjab, but […]