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SLC Makes Fitness Test Key For IPL NOCs

By BPN News Desk
Sri Lanka Cricket has made fitness clearance compulsory for players seeking No Objection Certificates to take part in IPL 2026, adding uncertainty around the availability of several high-profile names ahead of the tournament. The move means Sri Lankan players will not be cleared for the IPL unless they first pass the board’s physical performance tests. […]
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Chinnaswamy Cleared To Host IPL 2026

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M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has received formal approval from the Karnataka government to host Indian Premier League 2026 matches, ending uncertainty over the venue’s status ahead of the new season. The clearance comes months after crowd safety concerns emerged following Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s title celebrations, prompting a detailed review of stadium
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RCB To Play Five IPL 2026 Home Games In Bengaluru

By BPN News Desk
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play five of their home matches during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The decision comes as part of the finalized schedule and venue arrangements for the upcoming edition of the tournament. RCB Home Matches Scheduled At Chinnaswamy Stadium The M. Chinnaswamy […]
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BCCI Instructs KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman

By BPN News Desk
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 squad following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision came amid political and diplomatic tensions related to recent events in Bangladesh. Decision and Context KKR had acquired Mustafizur at the […]
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IPL 2026 Auction: Green Sets Overseas Record

By BPN News Desk
The IPL 2026 mini auction saw history being created as Australian all-rounder Cameron Green emerged as the most expensive overseas player ever bought at an IPL auction. Green was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹25.20 crore, surpassing the previous record for an overseas signing. The bidding reflected the premium placed on proven all-rounders […]