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T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Announced: India, Pakistan in same group; final match in Ahmedabad - Match dates, timings, venues, group details | Fixture list
Nov 28, 2025 • etnownews

T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Announced: India, Pakistan in same group; final match in Ahmedabad - Match dates, timings, venues, group details | Fixture list

T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with hosts and defending champions India and arch-rivals Pakistan placed in the same group. The two Asian giants will meet on February 15, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Srilanka's Colombo, at 7 PM IST.The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February 2026. With matches being held across iconic stadiums and the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash occurring early in the tournament schedule, India's group-stage campaign is expected to draw massive attention. The matches and groups were unveiled at a gala event in Mumbai led by ICC Chairman Jay Shah, and with new tournament ambassador Rohit Sharma and Indian team captains Surya Kumar Yadav and Harmanpreet Kaur in attendance."World Cup schedule unveiled, five venues from India and three from Sri Lanka finalised," said ICC chairman Jay Shah.T20 World Cup Schedule: All groups announcedGroup 1: India, Pakistan, Netherlands, Namibia, USAGroup 2: Australia, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Oman, IrelandGroup 3: England, WI, Bangladesh, Nepal, ItalyGroup 4: South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, UAE, CanadaT20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Details T20 World Cup 2026: India’s full group-stage scheduleFebruary 7, 2026: India vs USA in Mumbai from 7:00 PMFebruary 12, 2026: India vs Namibia in Delhi from 7:00 PMFebruary 15, 2026: India vs Pakistan in Colombo from 7:00 PMFebruary 18, 2026: India vs Netherlands in Ahmedabad from 7:00 PMICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Host Nations and VenuesICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Venues in IndiaThe tournament scheduled to the held in India will be played across five major venues known for their atmosphere and world-class facilities. These venues include:Arun Jaitley Stadium, DelhiEden Gardens, KolkataMA Chidambaram Stadium, ChennaiNarendra Modi Stadium, AhmedabadWankhede Stadium, MumbaiICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026: Venues in Sri LankaSri Lanka will host the matches of Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at three prominent grounds, includingPallekele International Cricket Stadium, KandyR. Premadasa Stadium, ColomboSinhalese Sports Club, ColomboT20 World Cup tournament detailsThe 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup tournament will be held from February 7 to March 8, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, with Pakistan. The format of the tournament is unchanged, with 20 teams divided into groups of four with five teams each.The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Eight stage, where the teams will be divided into groups of four. The top two teams from each will move to the semifinals.If India moves to the Super Eight stage, their three Super Eights clash will be in Ahmedabad, Chennai and Kolkata. If India makes it to the semifinals, their semifinal will be held in Mumbai. The other semifinal location is Colombo or Kolkata, depending on whether Pakistan or Sri Lanka qualify. The final will be played in Ahmedabad. But if Pakistan makes it to the title clash, it is likely to be moved to Colombo.Other than India and Sri Lanka, the two hosts, the other 18 teams taking part in the tournament are: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, United States of America, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Nepal, Oman and UAE.India is the defending champion, having beaten South Africa in the final of the 2024 edition at Barbados.

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India Vs South Africa 2nd Test: Biggest-ever home defeat for Team India by runs - 5 Facts
Nov 28, 2025

India Vs South Africa 2nd Test: Biggest-ever home defeat for Team India by runs - 5 Facts

India Vs South Africa 2nd Test: South Africa today (November 26) defeated India by 408 runs in the second Test at Guwahati (Barsapara Stadium) to complete a 2-0 series whitewash. Earlier, the Proteas outclassed the Indian side in the opening Test by 30 runs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.Chasing a target of 549 runs, Team India scored 140 on day 5. Ravindra Jadeja scored the highest run from Team India -- 54 runs from 87 balls. Off-spinner Simon Harmer picked six wickets for 37 runs -- registering his career-best figures. He ended with a match haul of nine wickets.Marco Jansen took the Player of the Match award. In the first innings, he picked 6 wickets for 48 runs and scored 93 runs. In the second innings, he picked one wicket for 23 runs. Simon Harmer was named the Player of the Series title. Ind Vs SA 2nd Test: 5 Facts1. The loss marks another embarrassing chapter in India's Test history as it was their biggest loss in terms of runs. Previously, the largest margin of defeat in Tests for India was 342 runs against Australia in 2004.2. It was South Africa's first series win in India in 25 years -- first Test series win in India since 2000. The last time the Proteas won a Test series in India was under the leadership of Hansie Cronje, who won the series 2-0. Temba Bavuma became the latest skipper to join the list.3. This is also South Africa's second-biggest victory margin by runs after 492 against Australia in Johannesburg, 2018.4. This is India's second whitewash at home under the head coach Gautam Gambhir. 0-3 to NZ last year and 0-2 vs SA now - two home Test series defeats for India in two years, under Gambhir.5. India had lost only two home series post the 0-2 drubbing by SA in 2000, until the NZ series last year: vs Australia (2004) and vs England (2012). The last time India lost two Test series at home across two consecutive years was over four decades ago: vs West Indies (1983) and vs England (1984/85).Ind Vs SA 2nd Test Scoreboard:South Africa: 489 & 260 for 5 declared India: 201 & 140 all out in 63.4 overs (Ravindra Jadeja 54, Washington Sundar 16, Simon Harmer 6/37).

‘We will make Pickleball biggest sport after cricket’ - Times Group MD Vineet Jain at IPBL Auction 2025 opening
Nov 28, 2025

‘We will make Pickleball biggest sport after cricket’ - Times Group MD Vineet Jain at IPBL Auction 2025 opening

IPBL Auction 2025: Pickleball is stepping out of community courts to step straight into the national spotlight as India is gearing up to host its first-ever sanctioned national pickleball league, launched by The Times Group in partnership with the Indian Pickleball Association.The inaugural event will be held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi from December 1-7, featuring six teams — Mumbai Smashers, Bengaluru Blasters, Capital Warriors Gurgaon, Chennai Super Warriors, Hyderabad Royals, and Lucknow Leopards.Ahead of the player auction, the league has lined up over 50 elite players, including international talents like World No. 3 Quang Duong and US champion Megan Fudge, and Indian stars, including country’s No. 1 Aditya Ruhela.IPBL Auction 2025 Kicking off the IPBL Auction 2025 on Saturday (November 22), Times Group MD Vineet Jain, hailed pickleball as the "fastest-growing sport in the world" and expressed confidence in the league's success. He emphasized a shared mission to make the league a "massive success" and urged unity among the team owners.IPBL Auction 2025: Times Group MD Vineet Jain’s address"A big warm welcome to all our team owners and their amazing teams. Today’s auction is not an ordinary event — it’s a very special moment for the Indian Pickleball League, and I’m truly excited to see how each one of you helps shape the league going forward.Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the world as well as in India. With your passion, dedication, patience, and commitment, I’m confident that together we will make Pickleball the biggest sport after cricket.As you plan, strategise, and pick your players and teams, I wish all of you the very best. May you choose players who match your vibe and ambition. I know each one of you want to win; however, please remember that we are one big family with one common mission — to make the Indian Pickleball League a massive success.So let’s come together with the grace and power of royalty, the strength of warriors, and the agility of leopards to make Season One a smashing success. Here’s to having a blast as we create history together."Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, Indian Pickleball Association's President on IPBL Auction 2025Suryaveer Singh Bhullar, President of Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) said, “Leagues are so exciting and I can assure you all the excitement that you've seen here is only the tip of the iceberg. It's going to get more exciting and more energetic once you get to Delhi.”When asked about the future expansion of pickleball, Bhullar stressed, “Pickleball is on the rise. It's already the fastest growing sport in India and the world. So, I see the sport only growing year after year and I see the league getting bigger and making the sport bigger in India. I'm very confident that pickle ball is going to be the second largest sport after cricket in India.”“After the event on the 18t, there's been a huge demand of teams and there are so many people who have been reaching out to me and other people and I think they are going definitely going to be more teams next year,” IPA President added.PWR President Sameer Pathak on IPBL Auction 2025 About Indian Pickleball LeagueLaunched by The Times Group, the Indian Pickleball League (IPBL) is India’s official and only national league for Pickleball, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), which is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India. The Indian Pickleball Association is the official governing body for pickleball in India and is dedicated to promoting, developing, and organising the sport across the country.Set to debut from December 1, 2025 to December 7, 2025, at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the inaugural edition will establish Delhi as the epicentre of India’s next major sporting revolution. The event will bring together top Indian and international players, franchise-owned city teams, and millions of fans through live and digital platforms.

It's official! India to host 2030 Commonwealth Games, Ahmedabad awarded hosting rights
Nov 28, 2025

It's official! India to host 2030 Commonwealth Games, Ahmedabad awarded hosting rights

Commonwealth Games 2030: Ahmedabad on Wednesday formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 Commonwealth Games by the event's governing body in Glasgow. Delegates of 74 Commonwealth member nations and territories ratified India's 2030 bid at Commonwealth Sport General Assembly. This development paves the way for the big event's return to India after two decades and bolstering its ambition to be an Olympic host in 2036. The 2030 Games will also reinforce India’s long-term ambition to become a global sporting hub. The event will serve as a catalyst for urban renewal, youth participation, and international collaboration in sport.India last hosted the Games in 2010 in Delhi but this time, the multi-sport event would be coming to Ahmedabad, a city that has upgraded its sports infrastructure at war footing in the last one decade. Delighted that India has won the bid to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030!Congratulations to the people of India and the sporting ecosystem. It is our collective commitment and spirit of sportsmanship that has placed India firmly on the global sporting map.With the…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2025 Wednesday's General Assembly went through the formality of putting a seal of approval on what has already been recommended by the Commonwealth Sport's Board. That recommendation followed a process overseen by the Commonwealth Sport's Evaluation Committee.Ahmedabad had recently hosted the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships and the city's sporting infrastructure is also being upgraded to successfully conduct big-ticket multi-sport competitions.The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is one of the prime venues that is currently under construction and apart from the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, it is designed to house an aquatics centre and a football stadium along with two arenas for indoor sports.The 2026 CWG, which will be held in Glasgow, has been massively scaled down to prevent the budget from overshooting. The city, which intends to conduct the entire event within an eight-mile (approx 12km) radius, has kept the budget at a modest 114 million pounds (over Rs 1300 crore). PHOTO | Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 Commonwealth Games by the event's governing body in Glasgow. Delegates of 74 Commonwealth member nations and territories ratify India's 2030 bid at Commonwealth Sport General Assembly.#2030CommonwealthGames #Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/86vFrHt6iT— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 26, 2025 As a result, some major disciplines like wrestling, shooting, badminton and hockey have been left out of the 10-sport roster.However, the IOA has made it clear that the 2030 Games will have an elaborate programme featuring all the disciplines that have been dropped by Glasgow."The plan is to have all our medal-earning sports like shooting, archery, wrestling etc. Our traditional sports like kabaddi, and kho kho should also be there," IOA joint secretary Kalyan Chaubey had said after an IOA SGM in Delhi in August.India had spent close to Rs 70,000 crore to host the 2010 edition of the Games, far exceeding the initial estimate of Rs 1600 crore. Athletes from 72 countries participate in the Commonwealth Games.

Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal Wedding News: Why Smriti Mandhana wedding has postponed? What her manager said
Nov 28, 2025

Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal Wedding News: Why Smriti Mandhana wedding has postponed? What her manager said

Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal Wedding: The wedding of Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal, which was expected to take place in Sangli this Sunday, has been postponed indefinitely. Mandhana's manager Tuhin Mishra confirmed that her father is not well and the family has decided to postpone the ceremony.Smriti Mandhana-Palash Muchhal Wedding News: What her manager said?"This morning, while they were having breakfast, Smriti’s father, Shriniwas Mandhana, suddenly started feeling unwell. We waited for a while, hoping he might feel better, but his condition kept worsening. So we decided not to take any risk, called an ambulance, and took him to the hospital. He is currently under observation," Mishra told news agency PTI.More about the weddingMandhana, one of the most recognisable faces in Indian cricket and a recent World Cup champion, was set to marry Muchhal in a small ceremony attended only by close family and friends. The celebrations in Sangli continued throughout the week, giving fans glimpses of the typically quiet opener's pre-wedding bliss.Mandhana and Muchhal have been in a relationship since 2019, when they met through common friends in Mumbai's creative circles.The couple kept their relationship private for many years and balanced challenging careers—Mandhana led India on the global stage, and Muchhal carved out a niche for himself in films and music. They only made their relationship public in July 2024, on their fifth anniversary. Since then, the couple has shared few but memorable glimpses of their journey, including Muchhal's much-talked-about proposal at the DY Patil Stadium after India's World Cup win.The couple was scheduled to make their marriage official on November 23, 2025, a date they had chosen to begin their next chapter. Now that the ceremony has been postponed indefinitely, the family is prioritising Mandhana's father's health. Meanwhile, the couple has not yet issued a public statement.

Mumbai Smashers go all out for world no. 3 Quang Duong, top Indian star Aditya Ruhela goes to Lucknow Leopards in the Players’ Draft for inaugural Indian Pickleball League
Nov 28, 2025

Mumbai Smashers go all out for world no. 3 Quang Duong, top Indian star Aditya Ruhela goes to Lucknow Leopards in the Players’ Draft for inaugural Indian Pickleball League

Mumbai, November 22: World No. 3 Quang Duong of Vietnam and USA’s Megan Fudge were the most sought after male and female foreign players and were snapped up by Mumbai Smashers and Hyderabad Royals respectively while Lucknow Leopards went for top India male superstar Aditya Ruhela in the Players’ Draft for the inaugural edition of the Indian Pickleball League here on Saturday. The inaugural Indian Pickleball League, launched by The Times Group and recognised as the country’s only national league sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, will be played from from December 1 to 7 at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi.The six teams set to compete in the inaugural edition are Mumbai Smashers, Hyderabad Royals, Chennai Super Warriors, Capital Warriors Gurgaon, Bengaluru Blasters and Lucknow Leopards.The Players’ Draft saw top players being picked by the six teams in three competitive groups: the Super Stars Pro International pool, the Super Stars Pro Indian pool, and the Rising Stars category, which features more than twenty of the nation’s most promising young talents.Vineet Jain, Managing Director, The Times Group, wished all teams the very best, saying, “Today’s Draft is a very special moment for the Indian Pickleball League. I am really excited how each one of you are going to shape the league going forward. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the world as well as in India. And with your passion and dedication, I am sure we will make Pickleball the biggest sport after cricket.” Pickleball is currently the fastest growing sport with over 5 million players globally and participation expected to touch one million in India itself by 2028.At the Players’ Draft, Mumbai Smashers, backed by Nazara Technologies, were quick to pick USA-based Duong as their first pick while Lucknow opted for Ruhela. Among the other teams, Bengaluru Blasters opted for Phuc Huynh of Vietnam as their top pick, Chennai Super warriors went with Netherland’s female star player Roos Van Reek while Hyderabad Royals put their faith in Megan Fudge, who plays and trains in USA and UK.TEAMS:Mumbai Smashers: Quang Duong (Superstar Male International), Allison Harris (Superstar Female International), Anmol Ramchandani (Superstar Male Indian), Pearl Amalsadiwala (Superstar Female Indian), Rishi Reddy (Rising Star Male), Sindoor Mittal (Rising Star Female)Lucknow Leopards: Aditya Ruhela (Superstar Male Indian), Ronav Motwani (Rising Star Male), Ryler DeHeart (Superstar Male International), Shelby Bates (Superstar Female International), Mihika Yadav (Superstar Female Indian), Naomi Amalsadiwala (Rising Star Female)Hyderabad Royals: Ben Newell (Superstar Male International), Megan Fudge (Superstar Female International), Divyanshu Kataria (Superstar Male Indian), Snehal Patil (Superstar Female Indian), Tejas Gulati (Rising Star Male), Shreya Chakraborty (Rising Star Female)Chennai Super Warriors: Mitchell Hargreaves (Superstar Male International), Roos Van Reek (Superstar Female International), Harsh Mehta (Superstar Male Indian), Aaliya Ebrahim (Superstar Female Indian), Aman Patel (Rising Star Male), Priyanka Mehta (Rising Star Female)Capital Warriors Gurgaon: Jack Munro (Superstar Male International), Emilia Schmidt (Superstar Female International), Stavya Bhasin (Superstar Male Indian), Naimi Mehta (Superstar Female Indian), Arik Badami (Rising Star Male), Danielle Jones (Rising Star Female)Bengaluru Blasters: Phuc Huynh (Superstar Male International), Pei Chuan Kao (Superstar Female International), Arjun Singh (Superstar Male Indian), Rakshikha Ravi (Superstar Female Indian), Aditya Singh (Rising Star Male), Shraddha Damani (Rising Star Female). About Indian Pickleball LeagueThe Indian Pickleball League (IPBL), launched by The Times Group, is India’s official and only national league for Pickleball, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA), which is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India.Set to debut from December 1–7, 2025, at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, the inaugural edition will establish Delhi as the epicentre of India’s next major sporting revolution. The event will bring together top Indian and international players, franchise-owned city teams, and millions of fans through live and digital platforms.Stay connected with all the latest news on Pickleball, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, tips, and inspiration you won't find anywhere else. Your ultimate destination for all things pickleball – www.pickleballnow.in where the community comes together for news, views, and the sport that's sweeping the globe.

WPL 2026 Auction: From most expensive Smriti Mandhana to youngest Deeya Yadav – Check key players and highlights
Nov 28, 2025

WPL 2026 Auction: From most expensive Smriti Mandhana to youngest Deeya Yadav – Check key players and highlights

WPL 2026 Auction: The Women's Premier League (WPL) mega auction will take place today, Thursday, November 27, in the national capital with a total of 277 players going under the hammer, including 194 Indian players and 83 overseas players.Out of 194 players participating, 52 Indian players have international experience. Out of 83 overseas players, 66 have played international cricket. The marquee players’ session will kick off the day, featuring top names such as Deepti Sharma, the 2025 Women’s World Cup ‘Player of the Tournament,’ and India’s Renuka Singh, alongside New Zealand stars Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr. England’s leading spinner Sophie Ecclestone, Australian legends Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning, and South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, the 2025 Women’s World Cup top run-scorer and three-time runner-up with Delhi Capitals (DC), will also be part of the lineup.WPL 2026 Auction: Player ages, squad limits and highlightsThe youngest players in the auction are aged 16, Deeya Yadav and Bharati Singh, while the oldest is former South African pacer Shabnim Ismail, at 37. Each franchise will be allowed to build a squad of up to 18 players. A total of 73 slots have to be filled, including 23 overseas slots, across five franchises, as per Olympics.com. UP Warriorz, who just retained the uncapped Indian batter Shweta Sehrawat, will be entering the auction with the largest amount of money in their purse, four right-to-match (RTM) options and a massive rebuilding to do.WPL 2026 Auction: Key playersDefending champions Mumbai Indians (MI), led by Harmanpreet Kaur, and three-time runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) have both retained the maximum of five players, leaving them with no right-to-match (RTM) options. DC have also held onto young Indian batting stars Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues, who played key roles in India’s ICC Women’s World Cup triumph, particularly with standout performances in the knockout matches.WPL 2026 Auction: Smriti Mandhana becomes most expensive playerGujarat Giants, who retained Australian stalwarts Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner, have a purse of Rs nine crores, with 16 slots to fill, with four overseas names to get. In these three seasons, the Women's Premier League has seen some players getting massive bids, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Mandhana being the most expensive player in the tournament's history, with Rs 3.4 crore shelled out on her ahead of the inaugural season. She led RCB to the title in the 2024 season and was one of the four players, including Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry and Shreyanka Patil, retained by the franchise.In total, 17 players, including seven overseas players, were retained across all franchises, and they will have a combined purse of Rs 41.1 crore to spend at the auction.WPL 2026 Auction: Date, time, LIVE streamingThe Women's Premier League Auction will take place on Thursday, November 27. The event will start at 3:30 PM IST. You can watch the live telecast on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and its official website, making it easy to follow the bidding action anywhere.With inputs from ANI.

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IPL 2026 Retentions Players List Live Updates: RCB, MI, CSK, DC, PBKS, RR, SRH, LSG, GT, KKR announce retained, released players list - Remaining amount in purse for IPL 2026 auction
Nov 17, 2025 • etnownews

IPL 2026 Retentions Players List Live Updates: RCB, MI, CSK, DC, PBKS, RR, SRH, LSG, GT, KKR announce retained, released players list - Remaining amount in purse for IPL 2026 auction

IPL 2026 Retentions Live Updates: Hello! This is the LIVE coverage of the IPL 2026 Player Retention and Release Day. All 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have finally announced the list of their released and retained players for IPL 2026 ahead of the upcoming auctions. As the teams released the list, there were a few surprises for the fans and cricket enthusiasts.Chennai Super Kings released Matheesha Pathirana, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra while Kolkata released players like Andre Russell, Quinton de Kock and Venkatesh Iyer, and Lucknow Super Giants let go of Ravi Bishnoi into the auction pool. Earlier in the day, the announcement of charismatic all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and keeper-batter Sanju Samson being traded to Rajasthan Royals and the Chennai Super Kings, respectively, had come. CSK stalwart Jadeja has switched base to Rajasthan Royals, albeit at a much reduced fee, while Samson, who has led RR for four seasons, will be donning the yellow CSK jersey in IPL 2026.IPL 2026 Retentions Live Updates: Where to watch LIVE streaming of TATA IPL 2026 Retention SpecialYou can watch the TATA IPL 2026 Retention Special today (November 15, Saturdaya) at 5 PM on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar. IPL Retained Players 2026 LIVE: Purse remaining with all the IPL teamsThe purse remaining with the teams ahead of the mini-auction are as follows:Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Rs 43.40 croreMumbai Indians (MI) - Rs 2.75 croreRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) - Rs 16.40 croreKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Rs 64.30 croreSunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - Rs 25.50 croreGujarat Titans (GT) - Rs 12.90 croreRajasthan Royals (RR) - Rs 16.05 croreDelhi Capitals (DC) - Rs 21.80 croreLucknow Super Giants (LSG) - Rs 22.95 crorePunjab Kings (PKBS) - Rs 11.50 croreIPL 2026 Retentions Live UpdatesAhead of the IPL 2026 Retention Deadline, the franchises agreed to the following player trades: Ravindra JadejaSenior All-rounder and former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ravindra Jadeja will represent Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the upcoming IPL season following a successful trade. As part of the trade agreement, his league fee has been revised from Rs 18 crore to Rs 14 crore.Sanju SamsonRajasthan Royals (RR) captain and India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson will now represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at his existing league fee of Rs 18 crore. Since making his IPL debut in 2013, the senior pro has represented RR in all but two seasons—2016 and 2017—when he played for Delhi Capitals.Sam CurranEngland all-rounder Sam Curran will move from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to Rajasthan Royals (RR) at his existing league fee of INR 2.4 crore following a successful trade. The 27-year-old has played 64 IPL matches, and RR will be his third franchise, having previously represented Punjab Kings in 2019, 2023 and 2024, and CSK in the other seasons.Mohd ShamiVeteran fast bowler Mohd Shami will turn out for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after a successful trade from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Shami, the second-most expensive acquisition for SRH ahead of the IPL 2025 season at Rs 10 crore, will move to LSG at his existing fee.Mayank MarkandeLeg-spinner Mayank Markande will return to his former franchise, the Mumbai Indians (MI), following a successful trade from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Acquired by KKR for a fee of Rs 30 lakh, Markande will join MI at his existing fee.Arjun TendulkarBowling all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar will represent Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) following a successful transfer from the Mumbai Indians. Arjun will move to LSG at his existing fee of Rs 30 lakh. First picked by MI at the 2021 IPL auction, he made his IPL debut for the franchise in 2023.Nitish RanaLeft-handed batter Nitish Rana will now represent Delhi Capitals (DC) following a trade from Rajasthan Royals (RR). He will continue at his existing fee of Rs 4.2 crore, which RR had bid for at the auction ahead of the TATA IPL 2025 season. Rana, who has featured in over 100 games, captained Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023 when Shreyas Iyer was sidelined due to injury.Donovan FerreiraAll-rounder Donovan Ferreira will return to his first franchise, Rajasthan Royals (RR), following a successful trade from Delhi Capitals (DC). As per the transfer agreement, his fee has been revised from Rs 75 lakh to Rs 1 crore.

Arjun Tendulkar IPL 2026 Team: Sachin Tendulkar’s son leaves Mumbai Indians | MI’s heartfelt post; Sara Tendulkar’s emotional message
Nov 17, 2025 • etnownews

Arjun Tendulkar IPL 2026 Team: Sachin Tendulkar’s son leaves Mumbai Indians | MI’s heartfelt post; Sara Tendulkar’s emotional message

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s son, Arjun Tendulkar has been traded from Mumbai Indians to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the IPL 2026 retention deadline. Amid all this, Mumbai Indians and Arjun’s sister, Sara Tendulkar, have shared a very heartfelt message.With the latest update, Arjun will join LSG at his existing fee of Rs 30 lakh. Tendulkar, who was initially picked by Mumbai Indians in the 2021 IPL auction, made his IPL debut for the franchise in 2023.Arjun Tendulkar, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians' heartfelt post for ArjunIn his IPL career so far, Arjun Tendulkar has played five matches and taken three wickets at an economy rate of 9.37, as per the ToI.In a social media post, Mumbai Indians wrote, "Thank you, Arjun for being a valued member of the Mumbai Indians family. Everyone at MI wishes you the very best for the next chapter of your journey with Lucknow Super Giants. We are proud to have been a part of your development and look forward to seeing you continue to grow and get opportunities to make your mark."Arjun Tendulkar, IPL 2026: Sara Tendulkar Reacts"Thank you for the memories. It’s been an honour wearing the badge and being part of the team. Can’t wait to join @lucknowsupergiants, see you soon," Arjun wrote on Instagram.While Arjun's sister Sara Tendulkar responded to the post, by saying, "Love uuuu." BCCI statement on developmentIn another trade move, Mumbai Indians have acquired leg-spinner Mayank Markande from Kolkata Knight Riders.The BCCI said in a statement that leg-spinner Mayank Markande will return to his former franchise, the Mumbai Indians (MI), following a successful trade from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Acquired by KKR for a fee of INR 30 lakh, Markande will join MI at his existing fee. Markande began his IPL career with MI, representing the franchise in 2018, 2019 and 2022, before turning out for Rajasthan Royals in 2021 and Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023 and 2024. He has featured in 37 IPL matches, taking 37 wickets.

IPL 2026 RCB Released and Retained Players: Livingstone, Ngidi, Mayank Agarwal released from Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Full LIST
Nov 17, 2025 • etnownews

IPL 2026 RCB Released and Retained Players: Livingstone, Ngidi, Mayank Agarwal released from Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Full LIST

RCB Released and Retained Players 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru finalised their retained squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction. The defending champions have kept 17 players and released eight.Rajat Patidar, who led the team to their maiden victory in 18 editions of the tournament, will continue at the helm, while Virat Kohli, the former captain of the franchise, will continue for a record 19th season with the team.RCB Released Players 2026: Full ListHere’s the full list of players released by RCB ahead of IPL 2026 auction:BattersSwastik ChikaraMayank AgarwalWicketkeepersTim SeifertAll-roundersLiam LivingstoneManoj BhandageBowlersLungi NgidiBlessing MuzarabaniMohit RatheeRCB Retained Players 2026: Full List Here’s the full list of players retained by RCB ahead of IPL 2026 auctionBattersRajat Patidar (C)Virat KohliDevdutt PadikkalWicketkeepersPhil SaltJitesh SharmaAll-roundersKrunal PandyaSwapnil SinghTim DavidRomario SheperdJacob BethellBowlersJosh HazlewoodYash DayalBhuvneshwar KumarNuwan ThusharaRasikh SalamAbhinandan SinghSuyash Purse remaining for RCBThe RBC has Rs 16.4 crore remaining in its purse for the upcoming IPL 2026 Auction. RBC slots remaining Slots remaining: 8 (2 overseas)