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Updated : Sep 24, 2026

IPL auction returns to India after 3 years! BCCI confirms Goa as venue for 2027 mega event

The previous three auctions were conducted at international venues, with the mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, followed by editions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Updated : Sep 22, 2026

'I got ₹3 crore for 5 IPL matches': Former Ranji star admits IPL match-fixing

In the expose, a former Delhi and Haryana Ranji player allegedly told Tehelka’s investigative team that he acted as a middleman, passing confidential team information to bookies based in London.

Lakshmi Mittal-led family acquires RR in ₹15,660 crore deal

Updated : Sep 21, 2026

Lakshmi Mittal family, Adar Poonawalla secures CCI nod to buy Rajasthan Royals & 2 other teams

The acquisition covers the wider Royals franchise network rather than the IPL team alone. The acquisition was announced earlier this year at an enterprise value of about $1.65 billion (approximately ₹1,58,38.63 crore).

Former Chennai Super Kings' captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in this frame. (Getty)

Updated : Sep 13, 2026

Beyond captaincy: MS Dhoni holds over 1 Lakh CSK shares. Here’s what they’re worth

The estimated value of Dhoni’s CSK holding is relatively small compared with his reported net worth of around ₹1,200 crore.

LALIT MODI GETS MAJOR RELIEF BY FINES CUT AFTER IPL 2009

Updated : Jul 22, 2026

Major relief for Lalit Modi: Tribunal quashes penalty imposed on former IPL chairman in IPL 2009 FEMA case

The July 16 judgement either quashed or reduced penalties imposed on the BCCI and several former office bearers, including Lalit Modi, N. Srinivasan and M.P. Pandove.

A major driver of franchise valuations has been the explosion in media rights revenues.

Updated : Jun 24, 2026

KKR, CSK, RCB, RR and PBKS enter India's corporate elite as sports becomes asset class

IPL franchises have entered the ranks of India's most valuable private companies, highlighting the transformation of cricket teams into major business assets. The development signals the growing financialisation of sports and the emergence of sports franchises as a distinct investment class.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's players celebrate with the tournament trophy during the presentation ceremony after winning the IPL 2026 title in Ahmedabad on May 31.

Updated : Jun 1, 2026

IPL victory a big boost for RCB’s new owners, say brand experts

Aditya Birla Group-led consortium acquired RCB for $1.78 billion in March; may get to keep RCB brand name.

Updated : Jun 1, 2026

RCB wins IPL 2026: Kohli's unbeaten 75; How RCB turned Gujarat's home ground red

On Sunday evening in Ahmedabad, in front of 90,000 people, the vast majority of them wearing red, that chapter closed for good. Back-to-back IPL titles. Only CSK and MI had done it before

IPL 2026: BCCI lists out strict rules to the 10 teams

Updated : May 8, 2026

No visitors in hotel rooms, no interaction with owners, no vapes: BCCI strict new rule for IPL teams

IPL 2026: The BCCI has said written authorisation from the team managers are mandatory for guests to access players and officials’ rooms.

In the video, Chahal, who is currently associated with the IPL franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS), can be seen hiding a smoking object.

Updated : May 8, 2026

WATCH: Yuzvendra Chahal seen vaping inside a flight, video goes viral

In a video uploaded by his teammate Arshdeep Singh on his official YouTube channel, Chahal can be seen seated alongside vice-captain Shashank Singh.

After $18 billion valuation, IPL teams are the hottest buy in India

Updated : May 3, 2026

RR sold for ₹15,660 crore: After $18 billion valuation, IPL continues to mint money

The acquisitions of the Rajasthan Royals and the RCB for $3.4 billion demonstrate heightened interest in the marquee tournament

Updated : May 4, 2026

Rajasthan Royals sold: Lakshmi Mittal family teams up with Adar Poonawalla to buy RR in ₹15,660 crore deal

Following completion, the Mittal family will own around 75% of Rajasthan Royals, while Poonawalla will hold about 18%. The remaining 7% will stay with approved existing investors, including Manoj Badale

CSK vs RCB rivalry spills off field as Chennai complain to BCCI over Chinnaswamy DJ

Updated : Apr 16, 2026

IPL 2026: CSK write to BCCI after 'Dosa Idly' track during match with RCB

Chennai Super Kings have reportedly written to the BCCI after objecting to a song and remarks played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium during their IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

At 44, Dhoni is set to become the oldest player to feature in IPL history if he returns later in the tournament

Updated : Mar 28, 2026

IPL 2026: CSK gets early blow as MS Dhoni ruled out of early matches due to injury

CSK confirmed on Saturday that Dhoni is currently undergoing rehabilitation for a calf strain and is likely to be unavailable for the first two weeks of the season, which kicks off on March 28.

Updated : Mar 28, 2026

IPL 2026: High-stakes tournament begins today, RCB vs SRH match in Chennai - Check squad, winning chances and more

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has opted to skip the traditional opening ceremony this year, placing full focus on on-field action from the very first ball

Lalit Modi responds to Sanjiv Goenka praising Jay Shah for IPL success

Updated : Mar 26, 2026

Sanjiv Goenka credits Jay Shah for the success of IPL; Lalit Modi responds

Speaking about the sales of Rajasthan Royals and RCB, Sanjiv Goenka said that “value was built by the architecture of the IPL”.

Rajasthan Royals deal ensured a windfall of Rs 450 crore for Shane Warne's family

Updated : Mar 25, 2026

Rajasthan Royals sale: How Shane Warne’s timely decision got his family Rs 450 crore

Rajasthan Royals sale: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2008, Shane was signed by the Rajasthan Royals. However, it was not a simple contract.

Rajasthan Royals bought by Kal Somani-led consortium

Updated : Mar 25, 2026

Rajasthan Royals acquired by Kal Somani-led consortium for $1.63 billion

Somani, a tech entrepreneur with expertise in sports data and artificial intelligence, was already a minority investor in Rajasthan Royals.

The T20 boycott was attributed to security concerns and political tensions with India.

Updated : Feb 21, 2026

Bangladesh T20 World Cup boycott: 'HE TOLD BLATANT LIES,' Senior coach slams Muhammad Yunus' sports advisor Asif Nazrul

The boycott, attributed to security concerns and political tensions between Bangladesh and India, has had profound consequences for the team's players and morale.

The IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders recently released Bangladesh's top bowler Mustafizur Rehman following a directive from the BCCI, further straining relations between the two cricket boards.

Updated : Jan 9, 2026

Setback for Bangladesh: Top cricketers, including Litton Das, to lose sponsorship amid Mustafizur Rahman row

The decision from SG comes against a backdrop of heightened cricketing and diplomatic tension between India and Bangladesh.

On Monday, Bangladesh’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting banned the telecast of IPL matches in the country

Updated : Jan 6, 2026

IPL 2026: Not all BCCI members consulted for Mustafizur Rahman's ouster from KKR? Details here

The BCCI ordered KKR to release the 30-year-old pacer from their squad despite picking him for ₹9.20 crore in the mini auction due to "recent developments".

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