Dated, sourced IPL updates: signings, retentions, auction news, injuries, fixtures, kits and records. Minor items are bundled into daily roundups; major news gets its own full post.
2026-10-26 · Major update
The IPL has set 15 November 2026 as the retention/release deadline ahead of the 16 December Goa mini-auction, raised the salary cap to Rs 157 crore, and the trade window has seen two deals so far.
2026-10-26 · Roundup update
The state of play for IPL 2027 as of 26 October 2026: the BCCI's target window, the reported Goa mini-auction, and the confirmed squad moves already on the books.
2026-10-26 · Major update
Franchises have reportedly been told the IPL 2027 mini-auction will be held at ITC Grand Goa on 16 December 2026. Dates, format, purse rules and what to expect.
2026-10-26 · Major update
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defended their IPL title in 2026 — only the third back-to-back in league history. Why 2027 is now framed around one question: who stops them?
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