The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played from March 22. 10 teams will be in action for the coveted trophy. Kolkata Knight Riders are the defending champions while the likes of Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be looking to bounce back after an ordinary season last year. MS Dhoni's potential swansong will be in spotlight in the new season.
In this Special Report, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has issued an unconditional apology to the Indian government following a viral video featuring fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya.
We break down why uncapped players became central to the IPL 2026 auction — and what it means for Indian cricket.
This episode of India First covers two major stories – the Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia and the Goa nightclub fire.
In this special report, RD INDIA TODAY speaks to Prashant Veer, the uncapped cricketer from Uttar Pradesh who created history at the IPL 2026 auction. The 20-year-old all-rounder was bought by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a staggering ₹14.20 crore. Prashant shares his excitement about joining his 'dream team' and the prospect of sharing the dressing room with MS Dhoni. He says, 'I am very excited to meet Dhoni. I will try to learn as much as I can from him.' He reflects on his journey from the UP T20 League, where he shone for Noida Super Kings, to becoming one of the most expensive uncapped players. He also credits his coach Raju Goyal and the UPCA for their support.
IPL 2026: In an interview with India Today, Prashant Veer said that he was surprised after the Chennai Super Kings bought him for Rs 14.20 crore in the auction on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.
In this sports update, the focus is on the second T20 International between India and South Africa. Following a comprehensive 101-run victory in the series opener at Cuttack, the 'Men in Blue' are looking to build on their success and take a crucial 2-0 lead in the series. The action now shifts to Mullanpur, which is set for a special occasion as it hosts its first-ever men's international match. The report highlights that while the pitch conditions remain a mystery for both sides, historical IPL records at the venue suggest a slender 6-5 advantage for teams batting first. Additionally, India aims to further strengthen their impressive 6-2 head-to-head record against South Africa in recent encounters.
In this special report, an unidentified speaker addresses the uncertainty regarding hosting rights at Chinnaswamy Stadium following a reported stampede on June 4th. The incident reportedly occurred during celebrations of the Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2025 victory. Speaking after casting a vote in the KSCA presidential elections, the speaker confirms that Chinnaswamy Stadium will continue to host future IPL games. Additionally, the speaker shares a vision for the state to 'build a new, larger stadium down the road'.
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi released hidden footage of the 2008 Harbhajan Singh-Sreesanth ‘Slapgate’ incident on Michael Clarke’s YouTube podcast on August 27, 2025.
In an exclusive interaction with IndiaToday.in, captain Siddhant Sharma expressed his excitement and gratitude at being entrusted with the responsibility of leading the team, adding that he is already learning a great deal under the mentorship of Parthiv Patel.
On June 4, a crowd surge outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations left 11 dead and dozens injured.
We revisit fatal incidents in Kolkata, Brussels, and Hillsborough, where poor crowd control and unchecked passion claimed lives.
Why did Bengaluru agree to host the celebrations if it was unprepared? Did RCB heed to advice?
A day after their IPL 2025 victory, a fan event to felicitate RCB in Bengaluru turned chaotic.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli arrived in Mumbai on June 5 after RCB won the IPL finals against PBKS.
The Bengaluru stampede has once again exposed how crowd frenzy can rapidly descend into a human tragedy in this country. What makes this particular tragedy even worse is how and why did the celebrations continue even as reports of death were streaming in.
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal called the stampede tragic but clarified that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had no knowledge of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) victory celebration in Bengaluru.
After 18 long years, RCB didn’t just win a trophy, they won the hearts of millions.
At least ten people have lost their lives and several others are injured following a stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated their IPL 2025 triumph in front of a massive home crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with star Virat Kohli and skipper Rajat Patidar leading the ceremony. Tragically, a stampede led to reported fan fatalities.
Several people died in a stampede during the Karnataka government's felicitation of Royal Challengers Bengaluru for their IPL 2025 win. The crowd surge which led to the stampede occurred outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
