IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings have traded all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran to Rajasthan Royals in exchange for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, marking one of the biggest swaps in IPL history. The deal allows Samson a new chapter at CSK following his five-year captaincy at RR, while Jadeja returns to his original franchise. Analysts view the exchange as beneficial for both teams' strategic needs ahead of the IPL 2026 season starting March 28.

4 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Following last week's announcement of a March 28 start delay due to state elections, the IPL Governing Council has greenlit the first 13-14 days of fixtures for release on March 6 or 7. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host the opener at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with five home games, a playoff, and the final there on May 31; the rest shift to Raipur.

The Lucknow Super Giants have introduced a new official jersey and refreshed colors ahead of the IPL 2026 season, drawing inspiration from the cultural heritage of Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh. The design features stripes of red, blue, and gold, symbolizing intensity, origins, and future belief. This unveiling accompanies a new logo incorporating symbols of courage, pride, and unity.

26 Mwezi wa pili, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Teenage batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 63 runs off just 19 balls, including a 14-ball half-century, for DY Patil Blue against Indian Navy in the DY Patil T20 Cup on February 26, 2026. His explosive innings, featuring seven fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 331.58, highlighted his potential ahead of IPL 2026. The performance contributed to DY Patil Blue's victory in the match.