Gautam Gambhir has made a triumphant return to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after parting ways with the Lucknow Super Giants. The franchise officially announced his appointment as the 'mentor' on Wednesday.
The upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will not feature England Test captain Ben Stokes, as he has communicated this decision to his franchise, the Chennai Super Kings. Stokes made a return to the World Cup squad after stepping back from ODIs, although his impact on the team was limited.
The commencement of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) is a few months away, and the anticipation is building. Ahead of the release of the retention list for the upcoming IPL, scheduled for 4:30 pm Bangladesh time, England all-rounder Ben Stokes had already decided to withdraw. Now, his compatriot and teammate Joe Root has also chosen the same path, as confirmed by Root's franchise, the Rajasthan Royals.
As the 2024 IPL auction approaches, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have made significant decisions in releasing 12 players from their roster. Among the notable names are Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das, who were part of the squad in the previous auction. Additionally, the franchise has also let go of Mustafizur Rahman.
Mahmudullah and Shakib Al Hasan, who previously played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, have divergent fates in the upcoming auction. While Shakib and Liton Das, who participated in the last season, are absent from this year's draft, six other Bangladeshi cricketers have eagerly enlisted their names. The players include Mostafizur Rahman, Mahmudullah Riyad, Taskin Ahmed, Shariful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, and Mehdi Hasan Miraj. The IPL Governing Council unveiled the draft list on Friday.
Two Bangladeshi cricketers, pacer Marufa Akhtar and spinning all-rounder Rabeya Khan, have found a place on the shortlist for the upcoming second season of the Women's IPL (WPL).
The IPL auction, scheduled for December 19, has garnered significant attention as the IPL officials have unveiled the comprehensive list of cricketers participating in the event. Notably, three Bangladeshi cricketers have secured a spot on this prestigious list.
Following the remarkable success of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Board of Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering the introduction of a new cricketing spectacle. This upcoming tournament, slated to kick off from 2024, diverges from the conventional 20-over format, opting instead for an exhilarating 10-over structure
Pat Cummins has made headlines at the IPL auction as Sunrisers Hyderabad secured the Australian World Cup-winning captain for a staggering 20.5 crore rupees, setting a new record for the highest remuneration in the history of the IPL. While Royal Challengers Bangalore initially showed interest, Sunrisers Hyderabad emerged victorious in the price war to secure the services of this formidable pacer.
The IPL is set to undergo rule changes for the upcoming season, building on innovations from the previous year, such as the 'Impact Player' rule. The latest adjustment pertains to bouncer regulations, with bowlers now permitted to deliver two bouncers per over starting from 2024
