Indian Premier League (IPL): News

Started in 2008 by BCCI and Lalit Modi, Indian Premier League has become the most attended cricketing tournament in the country and the 6th most attended globally. IPL has contributed billions to the Indian GDP over the years but has also seen its share of controversies

24 Dec 2024

Rishabh Pant

Year-ender: How the historic IPL 2025 mega auction panned out

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw all 10 franchises battle it out.

22 Dec 2024

Ishan Kishan

Year-Ender: Recalling Mumbai Indians' disappointing IPL 2024 campaign 

The 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) was a record-breaking affair as several players and teams enjoyed memorable campaigns.

Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar claims his 2nd ODI fifer: Stats

Allah Ghazanfar, the young spin sensation of Afghanistan, floored Zimbabwe with a solid fifer in the 3rd and final ODI versus Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club, Harare on Saturday.

21 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer sets sights on title with PBKS

Newly acquired Punjab Kings (PBKS) player Shreyas Iyer has set his eyes on winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title for his new team.

Year-ender: Uncanny records from 2024 Indian Premier League season

In 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) claimed their third Indian Premier League (IPL) title after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-octane final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Rinku Singh to lead Uttar Pradesh in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Star batter Rinku Singh has been named as the captain of Uttar Pradesh for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's premier 50-over domestic competition. The tournament will begin on December 21.

20 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli

IPL 2025: Will Virat Kohli lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, has backed Virat Kohli's captaincy for the upcoming 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL).

BCCI's earnings soar to ₹20,686 crore amid record-breaking IPL viewership

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recorded a massive jump in its earnings this year.

CSK's comeback man R Ashwin to continue playing in IPL

Accomplished off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his commitment to continue playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite his recent retirement from international cricket.

Year-Ender: Runners-up SRH rewrite record books in stunning IPL season

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) enjoyed a dream run in the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) though they ended as runners-up, following a one-sided final against Kolkata Knight Riders.

19 Dec 2024

Dinesh Karthik

Year-Ender: Dinesh Karthik ends his stint as a professional cricketer

The year 2024 will be remembered for Dinesh Karthik's last dance on the field.

19 Dec 2024

Shikhar Dhawan

Year-Ender: Indian batting stalwart Shikhar Dhawan stuns fans with retirement 

The year 2024 saw many prominent cricketers bid adieu to the game.

17 Dec 2024

Rishabh Pant

Year-ender: Rishabh Pant's incredible return to IPL after two years  

Rishabh Pant enjoyed his 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign, which marked his comeback to professional cricket after 14 months.

16 Dec 2024

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer becomes first cricketer to attain this unique feat

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has scripted history by becoming the first player to win both the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Indian Premier League titles as captain in a calendar year.

Rajat Patidar smashes 40-ball 81* versus Mumbai in SMAT final

Madhya Pradesh skipper Rajat Patidar continued his excellent form in the 2024/25 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

13 Dec 2024

Mumbai Indians (MI)

Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians appoint new fielding coach

The Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed Carl Hopkinson as their new fielding coach for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

12 Dec 2024

Diljit Dosanjh

Ambani, Dosanjh, Moye Moye—What India watched on YouTube in 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, YouTube has released its annual report detailing the trends that kept Indian viewers hooked.

12 Dec 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

'Never saw a leader like MS Dhoni': Sanjiv Goenka

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has revealed his admiration for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership skills.

Venkatesh Iyer's all-round brilliance helps MP in SMAT quarters: Stats

Venkatesh Iyer made his presence felt in the quarter-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for Madhya Pradesh against Saurashtra on Wednesday.

10 Dec 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Sai Sudharsan undergoes surgery, thanks BCCI and Gujarat Titans

Promising Indian cricketer Sai Sudharsan has successfully undergone a surgical procedure.

Kamlesh Nagarkoti eager to play under MS Dhoni at CSK

Young fast bowler Kamlesh Nagarkoti, who shot to fame in the 2018 Under-19 World Cup, has expressed his excitement to join Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

10 Dec 2024

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

IPL 2025: RCB begin pre-season camp in pursuit of title

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have begun their preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, even though the season's schedule is yet to be released.

09 Dec 2024

Rishabh Pant

Year-ender: Most expensive players in IPL 2025 auction

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw all 10 franchises shelling out millions to acquire top talents from around the globe.

KKR extend birthday wishes to former skipper Shreyas Iyer

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) sent warm birthday wishes to their former captain, Shreyas Iyer, on his 30th birthday.

07 Dec 2024

David Warner

PSL 2025: Unsold IPL stars offered lucrative deals to participate

Due to a congested cricket calendar, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 will overlap with the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the first time.

06 Dec 2024

Justin Langer

Justin Langer reflects on Rishabh Pant's past performances Down Under

Former Australian cricketer and current head coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Justin Langer has opened up about his experiences with Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant.

Year ender 2024: Recalling KKR's triumphant IPL 2024 campaign 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were crowned champions of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

06 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli

Year-ender: Virat Kohli scripted these records in memorable IPL season 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting stalwart Virat Kohli had a dream Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

04 Dec 2024

Kevin Pietersen

'Stay away from social media': Pietersen's advice to Prithvi Shaw

Kevin Pietersen, the former England batter, has given a piece of advice to Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw, who has been in a downward spiral of late.

Jitesh Sharma shines in SMAT after bagging RCB contract

The ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) is providing domestic cricketers an opportunity to showcase their skills ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Siddarth Kaul joins SBI after retiring from Indian cricket

Former Indian cricketer Siddarth Kaul has taken a new leap in his career after joining the State Bank of India (SBI).

03 Dec 2024

Shardul Thakur

SMAT 2024: Shardul Thakur claims career-best T20 figures

Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Shardul Thakur produced an incredible spell in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024.

IPL 2025: Jacob Bethell thrilled to play alongside Virat Kohli

Jacob Bethell, the latest recruit of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has revealed his excitement about sharing the field with cricketing legend Virat Kohli in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

02 Dec 2024

Lucknow Super Giants

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant may open for Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner, Sanjeev Goenka, has hinted at Rishabh Pant's batting position in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

02 Dec 2024

Graeme Smith

Will SA20 see more Indians in future? Graeme Smith responds 

League Commissioner of South Africa's T20 cricket league (SA20), Graeme Smith, has responded to comparisons between his league and the Indian Premier League (IPL).

02 Dec 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

How has captain Ajinkya Rahane fared in IPL?

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are believed to be eyeing Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

02 Dec 2024

Mayank Markande

Mayank Markande hails Pat Cummins's leadership attributes 

Indian cricketer Mayank Markande has hailed Pat Cummins, calling him "one of the best captains" he has ever played under.

02 Dec 2024

Lucknow Super Giants

LSG owner hails team's leadership options ahead of IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka is pleased with the team's combination for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

02 Dec 2024

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya acknowledges difficulty in retaining Ishan Kishan

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain, Hardik Pandya, has admitted the difficulties his team encountered in retaining Ishan Kishan during the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction.

02 Dec 2024

Ajinkya Rahane

IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders

Former Mumbai captain and discarded Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane is tipped to be the next captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

SMAT: KKR's Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh play whirlwind knocks

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have a lot to look forward to this season as their retained players Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh put on a show in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 on Sunday.

01 Dec 2024

Mumbai Indians (MI)

MI's ₹5.25 crore recruit Naman Dhir takes fifer in SMAT

Mumbai Indians shelled out a whopping ₹5.25 crore for uncapped Naman Dhir at the Indian Premier League 2025 auction in Jeddah.

01 Dec 2024

Jay Shah

Jay Shah takes over as ICC Chair, outlines future vision

Jay Shah has officially taken over his new role as the Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 1.

Deepak Chahar thanks CSK for bidding despite low purse

Indian all-rounder and IPL stalwart Deepak Chahar thanked Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for their relentless bidding during the 2025 IPL mega auction.