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 […]

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) management has begun preparations for the upcoming IPL auction, aiming to secure their maiden title in the league. The franchise’s top officials, including head coach Justin Langer and bowling coach Bharat Arun, recently met to finalise the team’s retention and auction strategy. Team owner Sanjiv Goenka shared a glimpse of […]

The IPL 2026 auction is set to head back to the Gulf, with Abu Dhabi chosen as the host city for the mid-December event. According to sources who spoke to India Today, the final date is expected to be either December 15 or 16, with the IPL governing council currently ironing out the last round […]

Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh recently shared a candid and heartwarming story about how he found out he was being retained ahead of IPL 2025—and surprisingly, it happened while he was fast asleep. In a conversation on Star Sports Press Room – Punjab Kings for Race To Playoffs, the 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter revealed that he received […]

Ramandeep Singh’s cricketing journey has been nothing short of a fairytale. From being released by the Mumbai Indians to becoming a vital cog in Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) 2024 title-winning campaign, the 27-year-old all-rounder has shown grit, patience, and growth. Hailing from Chandigarh, Ramandeep credits KKR for helping him unlock new dimensions of his game, […]

Ramandeep Singh’s journey in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has been a testament to loyalty, determination, and staying true to one’s roots. Starting with the Mumbai Indians (MI), he found a new home with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a modest INR 20 lakh. His impactful performances were vital as KKR clinched their third […]

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid shared insights into the team’s strategy behind retaining six key players ahead of the upcoming mega auction. Dravid emphasized that retaining a core group provides stability, which can be crucial in a long tournament like the IPL. Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are the only teams to have […]

As the anticipation builds for the IPL 2025 season, each franchise has made strategic decisions on which players will continue to wear their jerseys. These decisions weren’t made lightly; the dynamics of the retention process involved complex calculations around team needs, player form, and budget constraints. Teams faced the delicate task of balancing loyalty to […]

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) gears up for its next mega-auction, the potential return of the Right-to-Match (RTM) card is a hot topic. This rule, which allows franchises to retain a player who was released by matching the highest bid received during the auction, is under scrutiny. Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced his […]

Charismatic captain of CSK, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, led the team until the eve of IPL 2024, when he handed over the reins to Ruturaj Gaikwad. CSK had a poor season and failed to make it to the playoffs. However, Dhoni’s star power ensured that people continued flocking to stadiums across the country to catch a […]