The 2026 Indian Premier League faced a major shift several weeks before it began when Kolkata Knight Riders announced the release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman. He bought for ₹9.2 crore (about US$1 million) at the auction. This decision followed a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), amid rising political

In a decisive move following India’s recent struggles in the Test series, captain Shubman Gill has proposed a major change in team preparation. He is requesting mandatory 15-day training camps before every red-ball assignment. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has responded positively, showing a willingness to give the young captain a

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) told the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. This decision follows recent changes in India-Bangladesh relations and growing issues regarding Rahman’s spot on the KKR team. BCCI orders KKR to Release

Arjun Tendulkar is currently playing for Goa in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. He has often been compared to his father, batting legend Sachin Tendulkar. Arjun opens for Goa, which some see as odd since he is primarily a bowler and not a known batter. In the match against his old team, Mumbai, he opened

Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket after the upcoming fifth Ashes test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Pakistan-born cricketer expressed his hope that his long test career inspires young players to follow a different path and realize that playing cricket for Australia is achievable. The top-order batsman, who