IPL 2026 News

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a disappointing IPL 2025 season, finishing at the bottom of the points table (10th place) with just four wins from 14 matches. It was the first time in IPL history that CSK failed to qualify for the playoffs in consecutive years. After their worst performance in IPL history, the five-times champions CSK are expected to make strategic realignments before the next season. They are likely to release several under-performing players before the IPL 2026 auction and buy some impactful performers. Here's list of players CSK might release before the IPL 2026 auction:

The Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), who finished the last edition in sixth place, have appointed a new bowling coach ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.  

South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder has become one of the most talked-about names ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Following his standout performances in the WTC 2025 Final and a remarkable 367-run knock against Zimbabwe, here are 3 IPL teams who can target him ahead of IPL 2026 for inclusion in the squad.   

Mumbai Indians (MI) is one the most successful teams in Indian Premier League (IPL) with five titles. Over the years, the franchise has made several strategic trades to bolster their squad. The trades have impacted team dynamics and gave considerable success to MI in the past. Here's a list of the top 10 players traded to Mumbai Indians in IPL history:

Over the years, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen numerous player trades. These trades, involving player swaps or all-cash deals, have changed the composition and strategies of the teams. Once again, the IPL trading window is open and five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have shown interest in bringing India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson in their camp before the IPL 2026 season. In the past few weeks, the chatter linking Sanju with Chennai Super Kings has been prominent on social media. Several CSK fan clubs have been discussing the prospects of having Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson in their franchise during the IPL 2026 trade window. If Sanju indeed joins CSK, it will be one the biggest trade in IPL history after Hardik Pandya's unexpected move to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans. Let's take a look at list of all major trade deals for MI, CSK, RCB and others in IPL history:  

With the IPL 2026 trade window now open, franchises are already strategizing possible trades to rebuild or rebalance their squads. While the mega auction is still months away, the trade window provides a crucial opportunity to tweak team combinations and offload underperformers or surplus players. Here’s a look at 9 players who could be traded ahead of the next season.

Former analyst of South Africa and Royal Challengers Bengaluru Prasanna Aghoram, posted a cryptic tweet confirming the trade. As this trade is going forward, it indicates that RR Would get players worth 21.75 crore while Samson is estimated at Rs 18 crore. Leading CSK could open the doors for perhaps an Indian captaincy too for Sanju Samson.