The high-stakes sale of the Rajasthan Royals franchise has taken a contentious turn, as an elite USA-based investment group led by tech entrepreneur Kal Somani claims the bidding process lacked transparency after losing out to a consortium fronted by Lakshmi Mittal and Adar Poonawalla.
As the IPL 2026 playoff race reaches a fever pitch, Delhi Capitals are finally ready to field their strongest bowling unit. With bowling coach Munaf Patel labeling Mitchell Starc the 'captain' of the pace attack and Lungi Ngidi clearing concussion protocols, DC is shifting to a high-stakes 'Plan B' for their crucial encounter against Chennai Super Kings.
The Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a clinical seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, headlined by a historic milestone from Sunil Narine and a birthday celebration for Andre Russell.
Legends of Rupganj and Gazi Group Cricketers secured impressive wins in the Dhaka Premier League, with Shibli's 99 powering Rupganj to a 22-run victory and Gazi Group crushing Brothers Union by 9 wickets.
After a high-stakes victory against the Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians' standout performer Ryan Rickelton has paid a glowing tribute to Rohit Sharma, labeling the veteran opener one of India's greatest cricketers of all time.
Despite posting a mammoth 228 runs at the Wankhede Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant feels his team left enough runs on the table to cost them the game against a resilient Mumbai Indians side.
In a high-stakes encounter at Wankhede, Mumbai Indians kept their playoff dreams alive by chasing down a mammoth 229-run target against Lucknow Super Giants in a record-breaking performance.
Sussex captain Ollie Robinson is aiming for a return to the England Test side, revealing that head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key have personally encouraged him to fight for his place this summer.
The IPL auction is a high-stakes gamble where potential often outweighs performance. In 2026, several marquee players signed for astronomical sums have failed to deliver, leaving their franchises counting the cost of their investments. Here, we rank the seven most disappointing high-value performers of the season.
Anamul Haque Bijoy delivered a masterclass in controlled batting as Mohammedan Sporting Club kicked off their Dhaka Premier League campaign with a convincing 5-wicket win over City Club.
