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Gujarat Titans have signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for the injured Tom Banton for IPL 2026. Esterhuizen, who has impressed in franchise leagues and recently debuted for South Africa, joins the Titans at his base price of ₹75 lakh for his maiden IPL stint. He arrives as the franchise seeks to strengthen its middle order.

What began as a quixotic proposal by two sport-loving brothers has grown into one of Asia’s largest marathons over two decades and a USD450 million ecosystem.

Sunrisers Hyderabad has signed England pacer David Payne as an injury replacement for Jack Edwards for Rs 1.5 crore. Payne, a left-arm fast-medium bowler with extensive T20 experience and 304 wickets, joins SRH ahead of their IPL 2026 opener. He previously played one ODI for England and excelled in various T20 leagues.

Robin Uthappa predicts IPL 2026 could be MS Dhoni's final season with CSK, suggesting a shift to a mentor-cum-player role. Dhoni's 2025 season saw him step in as captain due to Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury, while continuing his wicketkeeping excellence, reaching 200 dismissals.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the schedule for the 18th edition of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, starting on March 22 and concluding on May 25. The tournament features 74 matches across 13 venues, with teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru participating in the opener.

Tata Sons has reportedly equalled the Aditya Birla Group's whopping bid of Rs 500 crores per year (totaling Rs 2500 crores) for the title sponsorship of the prestigious Indian Premier League for the 2024-28 cycle. Tata Sons paid Rs 670 crores for the last two IPL seasons-2022 and 2023. There will be 74 matches in IPL 2024, while the BCCI plans to increase the number of games in the league to 84 in 2025 and 2026 and 94 in 2027.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate in their IPL match against Gujarat Titans. This is his team's first offence of the season, in a match they lost by 36 runs. Pandya missed the IPL 2025 opener due to a similar offence. New Code of Conduct rules have introduced demerit points and suspension points.

Mumbai Indians have signed Corbin Bosch as a replacement for Lizaad Williams, who is out due to a knee injury. Bosch, with notable performances in T20s and a recent SA20 championship contribution, joins the team for IPL 2025. Their campaign kicks off against Chennai Super Kings on March 23.

The IPL 2025 player auction is scheduled for November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. The auction will feature 574 shortlisted players. Ten teams will be vying for these players across 204 slots. Cricket fans can watch the event live on Star Sports, JioCinema app, and website. The auction will determine the rosters for the upcoming IPL season.

Following consultations, the BCCI has announced that the remainder of the IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 across six venues after a week-long suspension due to cross-border tensions. The restart will feature Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders. The final is scheduled for June 3, with playoff venues to be announced later.

Following a brief suspension due to escalating cross-border tensions, the BCCI has announced the resumption of IPL 2025 on May 17. After consulting with the government and security agencies, the remaining 17 matches will be held across six venues, with Bengaluru hosting the restart.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will resume the Indian Premier League 2025. The restart date is May 17. The decision follows consultations with the government and security agencies. Matches will occur across six venues. The season had a suspension due to cross-border tensions. The final match is scheduled for June 3.

The IPL title sponsorship game may just have got bigger. TOI has learnt from highly-placed sources that multinational conglomerate Aditya Birla Group has put in a Rs 500-crore bid per year (Rs 2500 crore in all) to be the title sponsors for the highprofile T20 league for the next five years — for the 2024-28 cycle.

The BCCI has confirmed that IPL 2025 will resume on May 17, following a suspension due to security concerns. The league will now be held across six venues, with the final scheduled for June 3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match. League-stage matches will take place in Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.

Rajasthan Royals are demanding an indemnity waiver from the state government for hosting IPL 2026 matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, citing a safety audit revealing stadium deficiencies. This comes after a crowd crush incident in Bengaluru. The BCCI notes SMS Stadium lags behind other IPL venues in modern facilities and fan experience, urging a permanent solution beyond temporary dispensations.