The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction could is reportedly going to be held in second-third week of December with December 13-15 as preferred dates. The development was reported by cricket new website Cricbuzz citing franchise sources. This will be a mini-auction with not much trading expected as the franchises went through a overhaul before the last season in the mega auction. The auction is also expected to be held in India unlike last two times when the board chose to hold auction in Dubai (2023) and Saudi Arabia (2024). All the decisions regarding auction, however, are still to be confirmed by the governing council.<h2>Retention deadline for franchise</h2>The deadline for announcing the name of retained and released players by November 15. There isn't expected to be many names except from Chennai Super Kings which finished towards the bottom of the points table last season. There could be some players from Rajasthan Royals as well. Once the franchises announce the list of retained players, the IPL governing council will announce the list of players who will take part in the auction along with the released ones.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/as-india-s-batting-collapse-become-regular-skipper-harman-lambasts-lack-of-responsibility-as-a-top-order-1760093422701">Harman lambasts lack of 'responsibility as a top-order' after loss vs SA-W</a><h2>Who all can feature in the auction?</h2>According to the several media report, Chennai Super Kings are looking at a big overhaul with players namely Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Sam Curran, and Devon Conway set to be released. With Ravi Ashwin already retired from the IPL, CSK will have huge purse to spend at the auction. Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson could also feature in the auction if the franchise fails to reach a offer.Among other players which can be released from their franchises are T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Akash Deep, Venkatesh Iyer, Mayank Yadav and David Miller. Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green, who missed out last season due to injury, could also feature in auction.

This will be a mini-auction with not much trading expected as the franchises went through a overhaul before the last season in the mega auction. The deadline for announcing the name of retained and released players by November 15.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction could is reportedly going to be held in second-third week of December with December 13-15 as preferred dates. The development was reported by cricket new website Cricbuzz citing franchise sources. This will be a mini-auction with not much trading expected as the franchises went through a overhaul before the last season in the mega auction. The auction is also expected to be held in India unlike last two times when the board chose to hold auction in Dubai (2023) and Saudi Arabia (2024). All the decisions regarding auction, however, are still to be confirmed by the governing council. Retention deadline for franchise The deadline for announcing the name of retained and released players by November 15. There isn't expected to be many names except from Chennai Super Kings which finished towards the bottom of the points table last season. There could be some players from Rajasthan Royals as well. Once the franchises announce the list of retained players, the IPL governing council will announce the list of players who will take part in the auction along with the released ones. Also Read - Harman lambasts lack of 'responsibility as a top-order' after loss vs SA-W Who all can feature in the auction? According to the several media report, Chennai Super Kings are looking at a big overhaul with players namely Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi, Sam Curran, and Devon Conway set to be released. With Ravi Ashwin already retired from the IPL, CSK will have huge purse to spend at the auction. Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson could also feature in the auction if the franchise fails to reach a offer. Among other players which can be released from their franchises are T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Akash Deep, Venkatesh Iyer, Mayank Yadav and David Miller. Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green, who missed out last season due to injury, could also feature in auction.

This will be a mini-auction with not much trading expected as the franchises went through a overhaul before the last season in the mega auction. The deadline for announcing the name of retained and released players by November 15.

IPL 2026 auction expected to be held in December - Check dates, players, retention deadline and more details

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals (RR) have roped in its director of cricket and game legend Kumar Sangakkara to its coaching staff ahead of IPL 2026 in a massive yet crucial development. Since Rahul Dravid parted ways with the franchise a year after signing a multi-year deal with them, the inaugural champions brought in one of their administrators to lead the coaching staff heading into the IPL 2026 trade window. Having held the top post since 2021, Sangakkara has already started planning for the next season. He, however, has a bigger issue to cater to – the infamous Sanju Samson case.&nbsp;Since joining the franchise four years ago, Sangakkara has doubled up as head coach. Under his watch, the Samson-led franchise made the playoffs twice in four seasons. In 2022, Rajasthan reached its first IPL final since the inaugural edition in 2008, losing to newcomers Gujarat Titans. After a fifth-place finish in IPL 2023, Samson-led RR reached the playoffs the next time, only to bow out in Qualifier 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-team-india-head-coach-ajit-agarkar-wants-no-repeat-of-new-zealand-series-result-in-2025-26-home-season-1758808773366">IND vs WI: Head coach Agarkar wants no repeat of ‘New Zealand series result’ in 2025/26 home season</a> &nbsp;Following IPL 2024, Dravid, who twice led the franchise (in his time), was named the new head coach shortly after leading the Indian Team to its second T20 World Cup in the Americas. However, his stint was short-lived despite the team offering him ‘a broader role’ in the franchise, but he chose against agreeing to it.&nbsp;<h3>Sangakkara’s priority &nbsp;</h3>Since attaining a new position, the former T20 WC winner with Sri Lanka, has an uphill task to cater to – the Sanju Samson case. Following the past season, Samson asked the franchise to release him, citing a change in his IPL career.&nbsp; &nbsp;Samson, who was among the six players retained by the franchise ahead of the last mega auction, featured in only nine games last season due to an injury, enduring a disappointing run, with RR also languishing at the bottom of the points table. &nbsp;Although Samson has cleared his intentions with his team, RR is yet to officially comment on this matter, with Sangakkara likely to play a key role in deciding Samson’s future in this cash-rich league. &nbsp;Meanwhile, RR is said to be retaining former Indian batter Vikram Rathore as the assistant coach, with Shane Bond likely to continue as the bowling coach. Besides, per the reports, Trevor Penney and Siddhartha Lahiri, who were part of Sangakkara’s support staff at RR previously, are said to be returning.

Samson, who was among the six players retained by the franchise ahead of the last mega auction, featured in only nine games last season due to an injury, enduring a disappointing run, with RR also languishing at the bottom of the points table.

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals (RR) have roped in its director of cricket and game legend Kumar Sangakkara to its coaching staff ahead of IPL 2026 in a massive yet crucial development. Since Rahul Dravid parted ways with the franchise a year after signing a multi-year deal with them, the inaugural champions brought in one of their administrators to lead the coaching staff heading into the IPL 2026 trade window. Having held the top post since 2021, Sangakkara has already started planning for the next season. He, however, has a bigger issue to cater to – the infamous Sanju Samson case. Since joining the franchise four years ago, Sangakkara has doubled up as head coach. Under his watch, the Samson-led franchise made the playoffs twice in four seasons. In 2022, Rajasthan reached its first IPL final since the inaugural edition in 2008, losing to newcomers Gujarat Titans. After a fifth-place finish in IPL 2023, Samson-led RR reached the playoffs the next time, only to bow out in Qualifier 2. Also read | IND vs WI: Head coach Agarkar wants no repeat of ‘New Zealand series result’ in 2025/26 home season Following IPL 2024, Dravid, who twice led the franchise (in his time), was named the new head coach shortly after leading the Indian Team to its second T20 World Cup in the Americas. However, his stint was short-lived despite the team offering him ‘a broader role’ in the franchise, but he chose against agreeing to it. Sangakkara’s priority Since attaining a new position, the former T20 WC winner with Sri Lanka, has an uphill task to cater to – the Sanju Samson case. Following the past season, Samson asked the franchise to release him, citing a change in his IPL career. Samson, who was among the six players retained by the franchise ahead of the last mega auction, featured in only nine games last season due to an injury, enduring a disappointing run, with RR also languishing at the bottom of the points table. Although Samson has cleared his intentions with his team, RR is yet to officially comment on this matter, with Sangakkara likely to play a key role in deciding Samson’s future in this cash-rich league. Meanwhile, RR is said to be retaining former Indian batter Vikram Rathore as the assistant coach, with Shane Bond likely to continue as the bowling coach. Besides, per the reports, Trevor Penney and Siddhartha Lahiri, who were part of Sangakkara’s support staff at RR previously, are said to be returning.

Samson, who was among the six players retained by the franchise ahead of the last mega auction, featured in only nine games last season due to an injury, enduring a disappointing run, with RR also languishing at the bottom of the points table.

IPL 2026: Cricket great joins Rajasthan Royals’ backroom staff; Samson’s case on radar

In the latest development surrounding the cash-rich Indian Premier League, the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has appointed former India bowling coach Bharat Arun as their new bowling coach ahead of the next season. The 62-year-old has joined the LSG after spending four years as the bowling consultant for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he played a key role in their 2024 IPL title win. He was also a part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s coaching staff from 2015 to 2017. &nbsp; The franchise (LSG) on Thursday(July 31) announced this news on their social media platform X, stating, “A promising Indian attack, and Bharat Arun guiding them. We can’t wait to get started.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A promising Indian attack, and Bharat Arun guiding them. We can&#39;t wait to get started 🩵 <a href="https://t.co/7Jn0xcheTo">pic.twitter.com/7Jn0xcheTo</a>&mdash; Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LucknowIPL/status/1950828121633984653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In a statement, former Indian bowling coach said, &nbsp;“It’s an honour to join the Lucknow Super Giants, a franchise that reflects professionalism, ambition, and vision at every level."&nbsp;“What excites me most is the vision for long-term development. LSG has invested in a young, talented, and dynamic group of Indian fast bowlers — Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Akash Singh — and I see immense potential in each of them. My mission is to help shape them into a cohesive, fearless, and tactically sharp pace unit that can challenge the best batting line-ups in the world,” he added, according to the SportStar.&nbsp;Also Read - IPL 2026: SunRisers Hyderabad name former India quick as new bowling coach&nbsp;Bharat Arun started his coaching journey with the Tamil Nadu state team in domestic cricket. He later became the chief bowling coach at the National Cricket Academy(NCA) in Bengaluru, also guiding India’s Under-19 team to a World Cup win in Australia in 2012.&nbsp;In other news, earlier this month, IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) named former Indian pacer Varun Aaron as their new bowling coach for IPL 2026. He takes over the role from the former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin. The 35-year-old will now join SRH’s coaching team alongside New Zealand legend Daniel Vettori.

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) failed to reach the playoffs the past season, finishing seventh on the points table, with six wins from 14  matches.

In the latest development surrounding the cash-rich Indian Premier League, the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has appointed former India bowling coach Bharat Arun as their new bowling coach ahead of the next season. The 62-year-old has joined the LSG after spending four years as the bowling consultant for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he played a key role in their 2024 IPL title win. He was also a part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s coaching staff from 2015 to 2017. The franchise (LSG) on Thursday(July 31) announced this news on their social media platform X, stating, “A promising Indian attack, and Bharat Arun guiding them. We can’t wait to get started.”

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) failed to reach the playoffs the past season, finishing seventh on the points table, with six wins from 14 &nbsp;matches.

IPL 2026: Ex-India backroom staff member joins LSG as new bowling coach

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has joined Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as bowling consultant ahead of the upcoming season. He joins the team after parting ways with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) which are undergoing a complete staff overhaul after deciding to let go head coach Chandrakant Pandit on Tuesday (Jul 29). Arun was with the KKR from 2022 to 2024 but a contract extension after KKR's IPL 2024 title win saw him stay with the franchise till the most recent IPL 2025 season.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ben-stokes-reveals-ashes-factor-behind-missing-final-test-vs-india-1753878727659">Ben Stokes reveals Ashes factor behind missing final Test vs India</a>&nbsp;"It's an honour to join the Lucknow Super Giants, a franchise that reflects professionalism, ambition, and vision at every level," Arun was quoted saying in a statement. "My conversations with Dr. Sanjiv Goenka and the management were incredibly energizing - there is a clear intent to invest in young Indian talent and build a long-term legacy."What excites me most is the vision for long-term development. LSG has invested in a young, talented, and dynamic group of Indian fast bowlers - Akash deep, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Akash Singh - and I see immense potential in each of them. My mission is to help shape them into a cohesive, fearless, and tactically sharp pace unit that can challenge the best batting line-ups in the world."Apart from being the bowling consultant, Arun will also see overall development of franchise's fast bowlers which also includes scouting for fresh talent. Arun has been a known name in the cricket coaching area for quite some time. He has also spent two years with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2015 to 2017. He was also part of the Indian national team set up on two occasions - from 2014 to 2015 and 2017 to 2021.

Arun has been a known name in the cricket coaching area for quite some time. He was also part of the Indian national team set up on two occasions - from 2014 to 2015 and 2017 to 2021. Before joining KKR, he also spent time with RCB in the IPL.

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun has joined Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as bowling consultant ahead of the upcoming season. He joins the team after parting ways with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) which are undergoing a complete staff overhaul after deciding to let go head coach Chandrakant Pandit on Tuesday (Jul 29). Arun was with the KKR from 2022 to 2024 but a contract extension after KKR's IPL 2024 title win saw him stay with the franchise till the most recent IPL 2025 season. Also Read - Ben Stokes reveals Ashes factor behind missing final Test vs India "It's an honour to join the Lucknow Super Giants, a franchise that reflects professionalism, ambition, and vision at every level," Arun was quoted saying in a statement. "My conversations with Dr. Sanjiv Goenka and the management were incredibly energizing - there is a clear intent to invest in young Indian talent and build a long-term legacy. "What excites me most is the vision for long-term development. LSG has invested in a young, talented, and dynamic group of Indian fast bowlers - Akash deep, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan, and Akash Singh - and I see immense potential in each of them. My mission is to help shape them into a cohesive, fearless, and tactically sharp pace unit that can challenge the best batting line-ups in the world." Apart from being the bowling consultant, Arun will also see overall development of franchise's fast bowlers which also includes scouting for fresh talent. Arun has been a known name in the cricket coaching area for quite some time. He has also spent two years with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru from 2015 to 2017. He was also part of the Indian national team set up on two occasions - from 2014 to 2015 and 2017 to 2021.

Arun has been a known name in the cricket coaching area for quite some time. He was also part of the Indian national team set up on two occasions - from 2014 to 2015 and 2017 to 2021. Before joining KKR, he also spent time with RCB in the IPL.

Former India assistant coach Bharat Arun leaves KKR to join LSG as bowling coach

Amidst an ongoing Test series between India and England in the UK, there comes IPL news for all cricket fans. In the latest development, IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) has announced former Indian quick Varun Aaron as their new bowling coach ahead of the next season. Aaron has replaced ex-New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin in the role. Since retiring from all forms of cricket in January this year, Aaron worked as a part-time analyst during IPL 2025, also lending his voice in the commentary box. Aaron, 35, will link up with Kiwi legend Daniel Vettori in the coaching staff.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Aaron was part of India’s pace attack during the early part of the last decade, joining forces with Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami. Although the two mentioned players shone in their respective international careers, Aaron failed to leave a mark because of multiple stress fractures.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lords-test-sanjay-manjrekar-decodes-shubman-gill-second-inning-dismissal-urges-indian-captain-to-navigate-temperament-better-1752493705197">Lord’s Test: Manjrekar decodes Gill’s second-inning dismissal, urges Indian captain to navigate temperament better</a> &nbsp;The right-arm quick played nine Tests and as many ODIs for Team India, the last of which came against South Africa (in a Test) a decade ago in Bengaluru. However, he is remembered for his delivery to Stuart Broad during the England tour in 2014 that broke his nose, requiring surgery.<h3>Varun in IPL &nbsp;</h3>Varun featured for as many as six teams in the cash-rich Indian Premier League, including Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab and Gujarat Titans. In his 52-match IPL career, the right-arm quick picked up 44 wickets at an economy close to nine (8.93). He last played for Gujarat Titans in the 2022 season, winning an IPL title with the newly-inducted side. &nbsp;Meanwhile, SRH failed to reach the playoffs this season, finishing sixth on the points table, with six wins from 14 contested matches. Heinrich Klaasen was their top scorer with 487 runs, striking at over 170.&nbsp;

Aaron was part of India’s pace attack during the early part of the last decade, joining forces with Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami.

Amidst an ongoing Test series between India and England in the UK, there comes IPL news for all cricket fans. In the latest development, IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) has announced former Indian quick Varun Aaron as their new bowling coach ahead of the next season. Aaron has replaced ex-New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin in the role. Since retiring from all forms of cricket in January this year, Aaron worked as a part-time analyst during IPL 2025, also lending his voice in the commentary box. Aaron, 35, will link up with Kiwi legend Daniel Vettori in the coaching staff. Meanwhile, Aaron was part of India’s pace attack during the early part of the last decade, joining forces with Umesh Yadav and Mohammed Shami. Although the two mentioned players shone in their respective international careers, Aaron failed to leave a mark because of multiple stress fractures. Also read | Lord’s Test: Manjrekar decodes Gill’s second-inning dismissal, urges Indian captain to navigate temperament better The right-arm quick played nine Tests and as many ODIs for Team India, the last of which came against South Africa (in a Test) a decade ago in Bengaluru. However, he is remembered for his delivery to Stuart Broad during the England tour in 2014 that broke his nose, requiring surgery. Varun in IPL Varun featured for as many as six teams in the cash-rich Indian Premier League, including Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Kings XI Punjab and Gujarat Titans. In his 52-match IPL career, the right-arm quick picked up 44 wickets at an economy close to nine (8.93). He last played for Gujarat Titans in the 2022 season, winning an IPL title with the newly-inducted side. Meanwhile, SRH failed to reach the playoffs this season, finishing sixth on the points table, with six wins from 14 contested matches. Heinrich Klaasen was their top scorer with 487 runs, striking at over 170.

SRH failed to reach the playoffs this season, finishing sixth on the points table, with six wins from 14 contested matches.

IPL 2026: SunRisers Hyderabad name former India quick as new bowling coach

In a massive boost for the IPL team owners, all overseas players who have put forward their names for the mega auction scheduled on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, have fully committed their availability for the next three seasons, per the latest reports. Most players from Australia, Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe have confirmed their participation in the current cycle (2025-2027), while centrally-contracted English players vow to abide by their words.

However, uncertainty surrounds the availability of some Sri Lankan and a handful of Australian players who will feature in the 150-year commemorative Test against England in March 2027. Elsewhere, Shakib Al Hasan, a Bangladesh veteran, confirmed his participation for all three seasons, with the BCB notifying the BCCI.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-commences-on-march-14-dates-for-2026-and-2027-season-also-out-report-778166">IPL 2025 commences on March 14, dates for 2026 and 2027 season also out: Report</a>

Meanwhile, the ECB also confirmed to the Indian Cricket Board about their players’ availability throughout the upcoming three editions, with star players including Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Phil Salt and several others, all centrally contracted, sure to play all matches each edition.

<h2>Who misses out?</h2>

Outside of Pakistan cricketers, who are barred from entering the IPL auction due to tense relations between both countries, a few players like Matthew Short (Australia, 50 per cent of the 2025 season), Nandre Burger (South Africa, 75 per cent), Dion Myres (Zimbabwe, 85 per cent), Mark Chapman (New Zealand, 55 per cent), Rilee Rossouw (South Africa, 50 per cent) and Will Young (New Zealand, 50 per cent) have shared their availability status should they get picked.

However, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has communicated to the BCCI about the availability status of some of their players for the 2026 and 2027 editions, although all players are confirmed to play the upcoming season, starting March 14, 2025.&nbsp;

"Sri Lanka: Full Availability of players for IPL 2025. Players who are retained for IPL 2026 and IPL 2027 will have full availability, while the availability of the players who are released prior to IPL 2026 and IPL 2027 will be informed before the auction of that particular season," the BCCI note said on the Lankans, as quoted by Cricbuzz.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, considering Cricket Australia’s (CA) international FTP for the next three years, the board has written to the BCCI, informing them of their stance of providing required NOCs to all players to feature for their respective IPL sides.&nbsp;

Though those appearing for international matches will link up with their IPL teams right after their Australia commitments, ones playing domestically shall be released to fly to India to play in the cash-rich league.

Besides, the IPL and BCCI have released the dates for the next three seasons, with IPL 2025 taking place from March 14 to May 25; March 15 to May 31 is the window for IPL 2026, while IPL 2027 is from March 14 to May 30.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a massive boost for the IPL team owners, all overseas players who have put forward their names for the mega auction scheduled on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, have fully committed their availability for the next three seasons, per the latest reports.

In a massive boost for the IPL team owners, all overseas players who have put forward their names for the mega auction scheduled on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, have fully committed their availability for the next three seasons, per the latest reports. Most players from Australia, Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe have confirmed their participation in the current cycle (2025-2027), while centrally-contracted English players vow to abide by their words. However, uncertainty surrounds the availability of some Sri Lankan and a handful of Australian players who will feature in the 150-year commemorative Test against England in March 2027. Elsewhere, Shakib Al Hasan, a Bangladesh veteran, confirmed his participation for all three seasons, with the BCB notifying the BCCI. ALSO READ: IPL 2025 commences on March 14, dates for 2026 and 2027 season also out: Report Meanwhile, the ECB also confirmed to the Indian Cricket Board about their players’ availability throughout the upcoming three editions, with star players including Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Phil Salt and several others, all centrally contracted, sure to play all matches each edition. Who misses out? Outside of Pakistan cricketers, who are barred from entering the IPL auction due to tense relations between both countries, a few players like Matthew Short (Australia, 50 per cent of the 2025 season), Nandre Burger (South Africa, 75 per cent), Dion Myres (Zimbabwe, 85 per cent), Mark Chapman (New Zealand, 55 per cent), Rilee Rossouw (South Africa, 50 per cent) and Will Young (New Zealand, 50 per cent) have shared their availability status should they get picked. However, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) has communicated to the BCCI about the availability status of some of their players for the 2026 and 2027 editions, although all players are confirmed to play the upcoming season, starting March 14, 2025. "Sri Lanka: Full Availability of players for IPL 2025. Players who are retained for IPL 2026 and IPL 2027 will have full availability, while the availability of the players who are released prior to IPL 2026 and IPL 2027 will be informed before the auction of that particular season," the BCCI note said on the Lankans, as quoted by Cricbuzz. Meanwhile, considering Cricket Australia’s (CA) international FTP for the next three years, the board has written to the BCCI, informing them of their stance of providing required NOCs to all players to feature for their respective IPL sides. Though those appearing for international matches will link up with their IPL teams right after their Australia commitments, ones playing domestically shall be released to fly to India to play in the cash-rich league. Besides, the IPL and BCCI have released the dates for the next three seasons, with IPL 2025 taking place from March 14 to May 25; March 15 to May 31 is the window for IPL 2026, while IPL 2027 is from March 14 to May 30. (With inputs from agencies)

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Relief for IPL franchise owners as foreign players commit availability for next three seasons