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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
TopicIndian Premier League

Topic: Indian Premier League

London-based spirits maker Diageo’s cricket bet pays off. RCB sale to bring in $1 billion windfall

IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru was sold Tuesday to Aditya Birla Group, Blackstone, The Times of India Group, and Bolt Ventures for just under $1.8 billion.

Blackstone weighs first ever sports investment with IPL bet

The firm has weighed committing $200-$300 million through its Blackstone Private Equity Strategies Fund for two teams, Rajasthan Royals & Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman joins PSL after IPL removal. Pakistanis say ‘masterstroke’

The PSL announced Mustafizur Rahman’s entry in the league in a post on X, saying that ‘batters better shake carefully’.

‘Role’ in Muzaffarnagar riots to calling SRK ‘traitor’, BJP’s Sangeet Som is no stranger to controversy

Former MLA has often made controversial statements targeting Muslim community. He is accused of instigating 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, was detained under NSA in September that year.

Bangladesh’s ‘Fizz’ out of IPL—After BCCI nudge amid backlash, KKR releases pacer Mustafizur Rahman

BCCI, IPL & KKR faced criticism from some quarters for roping in Bangladeshi player at a time when the country has seen anti-India protests, & at least 4 Hindu men were killed.  

Why HC ruled in favour of appointing arbitrator to resolve IPL franchisee’s shareholders’ dispute

The main dispute between the shareholders centred on a company resolution regarding the rotational appointment of the chairman.

Mini auction, mega success: IPL teams break bank—and records—for domestic players

While several internationals, including Deepak Hooda, Prithvi Shaw, Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow went unsold, uncapped domestic players stole spotlight at IPL mini auction.

Baramulla Express comes to IPL—Auqib Nabi, the ‘thunderbolt’ from J&K who sparked a bidding frenzy

Nabi, who has had standout performances over last 2 Ranji seasons & Duleep Trophy, has been picked up Delhi Capitals for Rs 8.40 crore. His base price was Rs 30 lakh.

Poor infra, neglect of cricket & defunct academies—KSCA new chief Venkatesh Prasad has his hands full

Wishing Prasad, Dy CM DK Shivakumar says he wanted the new managing committee to bring in 'clean governance, renewed energy & a stronger future for cricket in Karnataka'.

Game on in Gujarat — Ahmedabad is building India’s new sports economy

The massive success of the IPL is a watershed moment in Indian sports. It proved that sports could be an incredibly profitable commercial venture. The glamour, the glitz, and the spectacle of it didn’t go unnoticed.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.