Team NewsChennai Super Kings Name Mohit Sharma as New Bowling Coach
Former India seamer Mohit Sharma, who retired in December 2025, joins Chennai Super Kings as bowling coach, replacing Eric Simmons on Zaheer Khan’s advice.
IPL 2026 news
153 SportCricket stories and 74 match previews tagged IPL 2026, published between 13 Apr 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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IPL 2026 match previews
All previewsIndian Premier League 2026
RCBRoyal Challengers Bengaluru
VSGTGujarat Titans
Final · 31 May 2026
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Our pick: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Indian Premier League 2026
GTGujarat Titans
VSRRRajasthan Royals
Qualifier 2 · 29 May 2026
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
Our pick: Rajasthan Royals
Indian Premier League 2026
SRHSunrisers Hyderabad
VSRRRajasthan Royals
Eliminator · 27 May 2026
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
Our pick: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Indian Premier League 2026
RCBRoyal Challengers Bengaluru
VSGTGujarat Titans
Playoff Match · 26 May 2026
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Our pick: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Indian Premier League 2026
MIMumbai Indians
VSRRRajasthan Royals
69th Match · 24 May 2026
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Our pick: Rajasthan Royals
Indian Premier League 2026
KKRKolkata Knight Riders
VSDCDelhi Capitals
League Match · 24 May 2026
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Our pick: Kolkata Knight Riders
Latest IPL 2026 stories
Team News
Player SpotlightBhuvneshwar Kumar Says He Would Happily Return to India Colours
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 36, says he would gladly play for India again, backed by 28 IPL 2026 wickets and a key role in RCB’s 2025 title run.
NewsMatthew Hayden Backs Dinesh Karthik as a Future CSK Coach
With CSK seeking a successor to Stephen Fleming, Matthew Hayden says Dinesh Karthik’s Chennai roots and coaching experience make him a strong option.
NewsKarn Sharma Retires From Cricket After Nearly 20 Years and Four IPL Titles
Spinner Karn Sharma has retired from all cricket, ending a career with one Test, two ODIs, a T20I and IPL wins with three franchises.
Player SpotlightKlaasen Says Giving Up International Cricket Has Brought Him Freedom
Heinrich Klaasen explains how retiring from South Africa duty lets him recharge between franchise events, as Manchester Super Giants reach the final.
AnalysisAshwin Sees Rohit and Kohli Heading Into Coaching, on Different Timelines
Ravichandran Ashwin says Mumbai Indians should snap up Rohit Sharma as a coach after retirement, while Virat Kohli may want a break from the game first.
Player SpotlightBrook Admits Captaincy Took Its Toll and Eyes an IPL Return
Harry Brook says leading England against India left him tired, accepts Joe Root’s appointment and says he wants to return to the IPL once his ban ends.
Player SpotlightBhuvneshwar Kumar Leaves India Recall to Selectors, Just Wants to Play
Ahead of the UPT20 League, Bhuvneshwar Kumar says he plays for love of the game and that any India recall before the 2027 World Cup is for selectors.
AnalysisIrfan Pathan: Staying With One IPL Franchise Is the Way to Build a Legacy
Former India seamer Irfan Pathan says loyalty to a single IPL team shapes a player’s legacy, recalling how retention rules ended his time at Punjab.
Team NewsMumbai Indians Deny Trade Talks for Hardik Pandya While Review Continues
A Mumbai Indians official says no trade talks are under way for Hardik Pandya, with the franchise still midway through its post-season review.
NewsRCB Top IPL Brand Rankings as League Value Climbs to USD 20.6 Billion
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead the 2026 IPL brand valuations at USD 312 million, while the league’s total business value rose 11.4 percent.
Team NewsAshwin Says CSK Were Right to Move On From Stephen Fleming
R Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings needed to look beyond Stephen Fleming after 18 years, and floated MS Dhoni as a possible successor as coach.
Team NewsStephen Fleming Parts Ways with Chennai Super Kings After 18 Years
Chennai Super Kings and Stephen Fleming have agreed to end their long partnership, with the five-time IPL champions now searching for a new head coach.
NewsGanguly Reveals Greg Chappell Once Emailed Offering to Coach KKR
Sourav Ganguly says Greg Chappell emailed him in 2011 about coaching Kolkata Knight Riders with Ganguly as captain, despite their bitter India-era fallout.
Team NewsCSK Reportedly Stick With Stephen Fleming as Head Coach After Poor IPL 2026
Chennai Super Kings are said to have backed Stephen Fleming to remain head coach despite finishing eighth in IPL 2026 and missing the playoffs again.
Team NewsReports Claim LSG Removed Rishabh Pant as Captain After Two Poor Seasons
Lucknow Super Giants said Rishabh Pant asked to quit the captaincy, but fresh reports claim the franchise removed him after two disappointing IPL seasons.
NewsSuryakumar Yadav Unfollows Mumbai Indians on Instagram After a Poor IPL 2026
Suryakumar Yadav has reportedly unfollowed Mumbai Indians on Instagram and cleared most MI posts, days after losing the India T20I captaincy.
Player SpotlightKrunal Pandya Hopes for India Recall After Title-Winning IPL 2026 With RCB
After 226 runs and 14 wickets in RCB’s second straight IPL title, Krunal Pandya says he still dreams of playing for India again.
Player SpotlightCook Points to Lack of Premeditation as the Secret of Sooryavanshi’s Hitting
Alastair Cook says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s power-hitting stands out because he reacts to each ball instead of waiting for a delivery in his slot.
Player SpotlightSachin Tendulkar: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Influence Went Well Beyond His Runs
Sachin Tendulkar hailed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s impact in IPL 2026, a season of 776 runs, a record 72 sixes and a clutch of individual awards.
NewsGujarat Titans Team Bus Catches Fire After IPL 2026 Final Loss, Everyone Safe
A Gujarat Titans bus caught fire after their IPL final defeat to RCB in Ahmedabad. All players, staff and the driver were evacuated unharmed.
NewsRCB Celebrate Back-to-Back IPL Titles with Dhol Dancing, Led by Krunal and Kohli
Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli joined the dhol celebrations as RCB marked a second straight IPL title, beating Gujarat Titans in the 2026 final.
Player SpotlightAB de Villiers Salutes Virat Kohli’s Final Masterclass as RCB Retain IPL Crown
AB de Villiers said RCB looked calmer this year and that Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 in the IPL 2026 final turned the chase into one-way traffic.
Team NewsVikram Solanki Proud of Gujarat Titans Despite Five-Wicket IPL Final Defeat
Gujarat Titans director Vikram Solanki congratulated RCB, rejected fatigue as an excuse and defended the No. 3 call after the IPL 2026 final loss.