Indian Premier League (IPL)
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MS Dhoni steps down as CSK captain ahead of IPL opener
Chennai: In a surprise move, Ruturaj Gaikwad on Thursday replaced the legendary M S Dhoni as the Chennai Super Kings captain as defending champions dropped a bombshell a day before the IPL…
- Bollywood
Akshay-Tiger, AR Rahman- Sonu Nigam to perform at IPL 2024 opening ceremony
Mumbai: Cricket’s ‘Super Bowl’ Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to return this week with a blockbuster opening clash between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in…
- India
From 2009 to 2024, how LS polls have been a ‘nightmare’ for IPL
Mumbai: For years, Indian cricket fans have known that general elections in the country, held every five years, decide the fate of the government. It was in the year 2009 that they…
- Hyderabad
Hasaranga set to miss Sunrisers Hyderabad’s first three IPL fixtures
Colombo: All-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is set to miss at least the first three IPL matches for Sunrisers Hyderabad after he was named in the Sri Lanka squad for a two-Test series against…
- Sports
Virat Kohli back in India for IPL, set to join RCB training camp
New Delhi: Batting maestro Virat Kohli on Sunday returned to India, following the birth of his son Akaay, and is set to join his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore’s training camp ahead of…
- Hyderabad
Travis Head joins Sunrisers Hyderabad ahead of IPL
Hyderabad: Dashing Australia opener Travis Head has joined the Sunrisers Hyderabad training camp ahead of the upcoming IPL season. The 30-year-old, who played a vital role in Australia winning the 50-over World…
- Sports
MS Dhoni picked as skipper of IPL’s all-time greatest team
New Delhi: Iconic Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Sunday selected as the leader of IPL’s all-time greatest team which was picked to celebrate the success of world’s most-popular T20 league…
- Middle East
Gulf carrier Etihad to be Chennai Super Kings’ official sponsor
Mumbai: Gulf carrier Etihad Airways on Thursday entered into an agreement with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to become its official sponsor. The partnership will cover CSK’s events and platforms, while its players’…
- Sports
TATA Group retains IPL title sponsorship rights for 2024-28 cycle
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Saturday that the TATA Group has retained the title rights of the Indian Premier League (IPL). It added that…
- Sports
IPL players earn ‘enormous’ amounts; still their fee is far below than global footballers
As expected, the IPL teams paid up mind boggling sums of money to buy their targeted players in the auction that was held on Tuesday. The first big sensation was created by Sunrisers Hyderabad when they…
- News
IPL 2024: Hardik Pandya replaces Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians’ captain
Mumbai: In an important development, five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians have announced fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their captain for the 2024 season of the tournament, thus replacing its long-time skipper, opener…
- India
Shreyas Iyer returns to KKR captaincy, Rana named his deputy
Kolkata: Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer will lead Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024, the management announced on Thursday. The 29-year-old had missed the entire IPL 2023 season because of a…
- Sports
Hardik Pandya set for return to MI in all-cash trade deal
New Delhi: India’s flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set for a return to the Mumbai Indians franchise for the next IPL, with a one-way all-cash trade deal nearing completion. The India cricketer’s…
- Kashmir
10 cricketers from J&K shortlisted for IPL auction
Srinagar: A total of 10 cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir have been shortlisted for the IPL auction, which will be held in Dubai on December 19. The main franchisees have shown interest…
- Hyderabad
Daniel Vettori replaces Brian Lara as SunRisers Hyderabad head coach
Hyderabad: In what is a change of reins in quick succession, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday announced former New Zealand cricketer Daniel Vettori as their new head coach. Vettori replaces Brian Lara,…
