Desert Vipers humbled defending champions Dubai Capitals by four wickets in the opening fixture of World ILT20 in Dubai.

Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are expected to trigger intense bidding wars with the best purses among the 10 teams at next month's mini IPL auction.

Sanju Samson makes the switch to the five-time champions with hours remaining for the IPL Retention deadline.

As Rajasthan Royals prepare themselves for the IPL 2026 auction, have a look at their retentions and releases.

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings have unveiled their retentions for IPL 2026, signalling a fresh phase after an underwhelming 2025 campaign.

Reports have been doing rounds that RR captain Sanju Samson is set to join CSK ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, while Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran are likely to go the other way as part of the deal.

Multiple reports have suggested that Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are in talks for a possible swap of players.

Amid the Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sam Curran trade talks, CSK have been told to target one star each from KKR and RR for the No. 3 spot.

A new and shocking development has come in the trade deal of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson.

This comes amid reports of Sanju Samson's trade to CSK from Rajasthan Royals in exchange for all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran.