IPL 2025 News

IPL tickets to become more expensive with govt's 40% GST decision

An IPL ticket with a base price of Rs 500 before GST till last season would ultimately cost Rs 640 with GST levied at 28 per cent

RCB teams up with BCCI and KSCA to strengthen crowd control measures

The franchise is also promising a "fan-safety audit framework" besides training on-ground partners annually on crowd management and emergency response

IPL 2026: Rahul Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach

As part of a recent structural review, Dravid was offered a wider position within the Royals' management. However, he has chosen not to take up the role.

RCB breaks silence after Bengaluru stampede tragedy with emotional note

RCB has broken its silence on the June 4 Bengaluru stampede that killed 11, posting an emotional note for fans after being held responsible for the chaos.

16 years, 5 storms: R Ashwin's most talked moments in IPL history

Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's IPL career was full of drama. Here are the top five controversies that defined his 16 years in the tournament.

Ashwin stuns fans with IPL retirement, opens door to overseas leagues

My time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today, says R Ashwin

Brevis' signing followed all rules: CSK responds to Ashwin controversy

A raging controversy was sparked as former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, currently in the CSK roster, hinted that the five-time IPL champions were willing to pay extra to avail Brevis' services.

Lucknow Super Giants likely to part ways with Zaheer Khan ahead of IPL 2026

LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka, who is currently in the UK attending matches in The Hundred, is also expected to name a Director of Cricket soon.

Ravichandran Ashwin seeks clarity on CSK role ahead of IPL 2026 auction

Ashwin, who was picked up by CSK for ₹9.75 crore at the 2025 mega auction, featured in just nine of the team's 14 matches this season, a significant drop from his usual involvement.

Ashwin set to part ways with Chennai Super Kings before IPL 2026 auction

Speculation has intensified following a series of high-level meetings in Chennai involving top CSK personnel, including skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and former captain MS Dhoni.

Sanju Samson ready to leave Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026 auction

While Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have openly expressed interest, their policy of not releasing any players makes a direct trade unfeasible.

IPL 2026: Dhoni pins hopes on skipper Gaikwad for CSK's batting resurgence

Talking about the last campaign where CSK finished at the very bottom with just four wins in fourteen outings, Dhoni emphasised the importance of identifying and rectifying flaws

Four IPL team owners to serve as strategic partners in The Hundred

The ECB said two more partners, including Reliance Group, for a stake in the Oval Invincibles, are set for "a formal completion at a later date

IPL 2026: Former India coach Bharat Arun takes over as LSG bowling coach

The LSG bowling wasn't top notch during last season and much of it could be attributed to the absence of India's fastest bowler Mayank Yadav from all but two games

IPL 2026: KKR part ways with head coach Chandrakant Pandit after 2 seasons

IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday announced the departure of head coach Chandrakant Pandit, ending his two-year stint with the team following a disappointing 2025 season.

Karnataka govt blames RCB for Bengaluru stampede, cites safety lapses

Karnataka govt report reveals RCB went ahead without police permission, misinformed fans about access, and triggered chaos that led to deadly crowd surges at Chinnaswamy

Sunrisers Hyderabad rope in Varun Aaron as bowling coach for IPL 2026

Varun Aaron's coaching journey comes soon after his official retirement earlier this year

Phil Salt's bat deemed legal after initially failing 'gauge test' in IPL

The 28-year-old Salt currently plays for Lancashire. He played a major role in Royal Challenger Bengaluru's maiden IPL title win earlier in the year, scoring 403 runs from 13 matches

RCB dethrones CSK to become IPL's most valuable franchise at $269 million

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians moved up to the second spot ($242 million) from the fourth position they earlier occupied

Bengaluru Stampede: BCCI Ombudsman seeks written replies from RCB, KSCA

The Ombudsman has granted RCB and KSCA four weeks to respond, following an official complaint filed by IPS officer Vikas Kumar.