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Virat Kohli described Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL title as the culmination of his 18-year journey with the franchise. Reflecting on the emotional victory, he said the team’s history of near misses strengthened their resolve to finally clinch the trophy.

The BCCI has announced the schedule for IPL Fan Parks 2026, which will be held across 15 cities in 11 States during the first three weekends of the tournament, allowing fans to enjoy live match screenings and interactive activities.

Virat Kohli laughs off reports claiming he requested chartered flights during IPL 2026. He shared a humorous Instagram story to refute the claims and delivered a motivational talk to RCB players in the first training session, emphasising focus and urgency from day one.

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis believes Rishabh Pant will face the most pressure in the upcoming IPL season after a difficult campaign last year. Experts also discussed LSG’s spin options and overseas combination ahead of the tournament.

Virat Kohli has urged Royal Challengers Bengaluru to stay focused as defending IPL champions, warning of a tough 2026 season. RCB began preparations in Bengaluru with head coach Andy Flower welcoming new signings ahead of their title defence.

Mumbai Indians will open Phase 2 of ticket sales for IPL 2026 home matches on March 21, with prices starting at Rs 499. Phase 1 witnessed strong demand, with most tickets sold out quickly at Wankhede Stadium.

Punjab Kings players Yuzvendra Chahal and Shashank Singh expressed confidence ahead of IPL 2026, highlighting strong preparation through multiple camps, team bonding and trust within the squad as key factors driving their ambition to win the title this season

Ishan Kishan has been appointed as the interim captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad for the first few matches of IPL 2026, replacing Pat Cummins, who is recovering from a back injury. Abhishek Sharma will serve as his vice-captain

Kolkata Knight Riders unveiled their new “Lines of Legacy” jersey ahead of IPL 2026, celebrating iconic moments from the franchise’s history. The team begins its campaign against Mumbai Indians on March 29 and will play its first home game on April 2.

For Ramandeep, the prospect of learning from two of the game’s finest will be a huge opportunity to take his game to the next level

Punjab Kings have revealed their redesigned match jersey for IPL 2026, featuring the franchise’s signature red and blue colours and a pattern evolving from the lion emblem into diamond shapes, symbolising the development of raw talent into elite performance.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) unveiled their IPL 2026 jersey, featuring bold front stripes and five stars for their titles. MS Dhoni returned to camp, while the squad sees Sanju Samson joining, Jadeja and Curran traded, and young talents added

Punjab Kings launched their IPL preparations with a five-day pre-season camp in Udaipur, bringing together senior players and youngsters. Shashank Singh highlighted team bonding, fitness and the development of emerging talent ahead of the new season.

Former India captain MS Dhoni has started training for the IPL 2026 season, with a video of him batting in the nets shared by the Jharkhand State Cricket Association. The 44-year-old will represent Chennai Super Kings for the 17th time.

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been cleared to host IPL and international matches again after months of suspension following the 2025 stampede tragedy. KSCA assured compliance with safety measures, while RCB’s IPL 2026 home venue remains under discussion

Mumbai Indians Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene praised the IPL 2026 auction outcomes, highlighting the team’s strengthened core, strategic additions, and role clarity. He emphasised flexibility, tactical depth, and the integration of key players like Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford, Mayank Markande, and Allah Ghazanfar.

Kartik Sharma, 19, became the joint-highest paid uncapped IPL player after Chennai Super Kings bought him for Rs 14.20 crore in the 2026 mini-auction. Overwhelmed with emotion, he expressed excitement to play alongside MS Dhoni and thanked his family 

Ahead of the IPL 2026 retention deadline, eight player trades were confirmed, including Ravindra Jadeja moving to Rajasthan Royals and Sanju Samson joining Chennai Super Kings. Other notable trades involve Sam Curran, Mohammed Shami, Arjun Tendulkar, Nitish Rana, and Donovan Ferreira.

KKR have appointed New Zealand pace great Tim Southee as Bowling Coach for IPL 2026. With 700+ international wickets and prior IPL experience with KKR, Southee returns to the franchise to mentor its bowling group and strengthen the team’s attack.

Saidabad FC registered a commanding 13-1 victory over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground, Hyderabad