The IPL 2027 player auction will be held in Goa this December, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed. The announcement brings one of the league’s biggest off-field events back to India after three consecutive auctions overseas. An exact auction date has yet to be announced. The previous three editions were staged in Dubai, Jeddah and Abu Dhabi. Dubai hosted the auction for the 2024 season, Jeddah held the 2025 mega auction, and Abu Dhabi staged the 2026 auction. Goa will therefore host the first IPL player auction in India since 2023. Why the IPL auction is returning to India IPL chairman Arun Dhumal had earlier said the BCCI wanted to bring the auction home, but securing a suitable venue during India’s busy December wedding season had been a challenge. He also indicated that the upcoming event would be a smaller auction following the 2025 mega auction. For the franchises, the Goa announcement settles the location while they prepare their squad plans for IPL 2027. Teams will now await further details, including the precise date and auction arrangements. The venue decision does not itself reveal which players will be available or how much each franchise will have to spend. Impact Player rule also under review Alongside auction planning, the BCCI is seeking fresh feedback on the IPL’s Impact Player rule. The substitution provision allows a team to bring in an additional player during a match. It is currently scheduled to remain in place through 2027, but its future has been discussed by the IPL Governing Council. Several players have raised concerns that the rule reduces opportunities for genuine all-rounders. Dhumal has said the board will consult stakeholders before taking a decision. No change to the rule has been announced, so the confirmed update for now is the auction’s return to India, with Goa set to host it in December.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed Hardik Pandya to return to the national white-ball squads but stressed that the all-rounder needs competitive match practice before being pushed back into international cricket. Gambhir said Hardik has not played enough cricket since the Indian Premier League and is not yet ready to bowl his full quota of 10 overs in a one-day match. The team management wants him to rebuild his w

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has kept the door open for a possible appearance at the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying there is still considerable time before the tournament begins. Rohit addressed the uncertainty surrounding his future during an interaction at the Global Fintech Fest on Thursday. When an audience member asked if he intended to play in the next World Cup, the veteran opener offered a brief but measured response. “October 2027 is far away, we will see about it t

Shapoor Zadran dies at 38 after prolonged illness Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of 38 after a prolonged illness, marking a painful moment for Afghanistan cricket. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed his death on Tuesday, with several reports stating that he had been undergoing treatment in India for a rare immune disorder. A pioneer of Afghanistan’s cricket rise Zadran was among the e

Yuvraj Singh Set For Delhi Capitals Coaching Role Ahead Of IPL 2027 Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh is reportedly set to join Delhi Capitals as batting coach for IPL 2027, marking a major coaching move ahead of the next Indian Premier League season. The development comes as the Delhi Capitals prepare for a fresh support staff structure after two disappointing IPL campaigns.

Former India cricket captain and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has approached the police in Kolkata over alleged defamatory and misleading posts circulated on social media. Ganguly filed the complaint on Monday, June 15, 2026, alleging that a Facebook page with millions of followers had been sharing content aimed at damaging his reputation. The complaint was submitted at Thakurpukur Police Station.

Kohli Powers RCB To Second Straight IPL Title Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets in the IPL 2026 final, with Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 helping RCB win back-to-back titles in Ahmedabad. Kohli Turns Final Into RCB Glory Night Royal Challengers Bengaluru created history by defeating the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, RCB reached 161/5 i

RCB reach IPL 2026 final after Rajat Patidar’s unbeaten 93 Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their place in the IPL 2026 final with a massive 92-run win over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The RCB vs GT Qualifier 1 highlights were dominated by Bengaluru’s batting power and sharp bowling, as they scored 254/5 in 20 overs and bowled out GT for 162 in 19.3 overs. Patidar Stars In RCB 254 For 5 Vs GT

RCB And GT Eye Direct Final Spot Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans will face each other in IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday evening. The winner will move straight into the IPL 2026 final at Ahmedabad on May 31, 2026, while the losing team will get another chance in Qualifier 2 at New Chandigarh on May 29, 2026. Both teams finished the league stage with 18 points from 14 matches, making this playoff clash a b

Narine’s Tight Bowling Spell And X Video Buzz Keep KKR Win In Focus Sunil Narine delivered another match-defining performance for Kolkata Knight Riders as KKR defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens. The veteran spinner gave away only 13 runs in his four overs and picked up the important wicket of Hardik Pandya, helping Kolkata keep their playoff hopes alive. A video shared on X highlighted two pressure catches b

RR Chase 221 As Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Powers Rajasthan Royals Win   Rajasthan Royals Stay Alive In Playoff Race Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 93 became the turning point as Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in IPL 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. Chasing a tough target of 221, RR finished at 225/3 in 19.1 overs and kept their playoff hopes alive. The victory gave Rajasthan fresh momentum as they contin

India Squad Changes For Afghanistan Series Show Future Planning India Focuses On Future Squad Plans India’s squad for the Afghanistan ODI and Test series has created major discussion after several big names were left out. The selection shows that the team management is slowly preparing for a transition phase ahead of the 2027 World Cup and the next Test cycle. Ri

KKR Halt GT Winning Run To Strengthen IPL 2026, Qualification Hopes KKR Dominate With Bat At Eden Gardens Kolkata Knight Riders produced a powerful all-round performance to defeat Gujarat Titans by 29 runs in their IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The win helped KKR strengthen their qualification hopes and also ended GT’s five-match winning run. Batting first, Kolkata posted a huge total of 247/2 in 20 overs, putting Guja

RCB Playoff Qualification 2026 Confirmed After Big Win Over PBKS   RCB Storm Into IPL 2026 Playoffs Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs after defeating Punjab Kings by 23 runs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. This RCB vs PBKS match report highlights a complete all-round show from Bengaluru, who posted 222/4 before restricting PBKS to 199/8.

Bumrah's Captaincy Debut Impresses In Dharamsala Mumbai Indians secured an important IPL 2026 victory against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala as Jasprit Bumrah delivered an impressive performance in his first-ever IPL captaincy assignment. With Hardik Pandya unavailable due to injury and Suryakumar Yadav absent for personal reasons, Bumrah stepped into leadership and immediately made an impact with his tactical decisions and calm presence on the field. The Dh