Livingstone's comments, however, can be seen as disappointment from an out-of-favour player who was dropped from the central contracts for 2025-26 season. The batter was also asked about the recent T20 World Cup 202 and he said that he 'didn't miss being in the team one bit."

'No one cares about you': England all-rounder Livingstone drops bombshell review of McCullum era

KKR will begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Mumbai Indians on Mar 29. After the opening match, they will play three consecutive home games at Eden Gardens in April against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants.

‘Letting Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt leave...’: Anil Kumble on KKR’s IPL retention calls

The Indian government banned the Pakistan-based social media handles in the country during Op Sindoor in 2025 and the ban is still in effect. There's no evidence, however, that the Leeds' X account was banned at the behest of the Indian government's direction for signing up a Pakistan player.

Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Leeds buy Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed in Hundred auction. Now their X handle is suspended

The doubts originated on the basis of ban on Pakistan players in IPL and a shadow boycott by IPL franachise-owned teams in other leagues around the world. Well, the moment of reckoning is here with Hundred men's auction set to take place on Thursday (Mar 12).

'I haven't heard...': Hundred coaches on IPL-linked franchises buying Pak players in men's auction

Apart from their five home games in Bengaluru, RCB will also play two league matches at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur, which will serve as their second home ground for the season.

IPL back at Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru set to host five matches, playoffs and final

Pakistan players in the Hundred auction are: Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, Zaman Khan, Usama Mir, Imad Wasim, Akif Javed and Salman Mirza.

The Hundred: Meet Pakistan players in auction amid uncertainty over being picked by IPL-linked teams

According to reports on Friday, IPL 2026 is set to start two days later than originally planned on Mar 26 with elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam. The final of the IPL 2026 is scheduled for May 31, meaning the season will last for more than two months.

IPL 2026 to start on March 28, final scheduled for May 31 - Report

A total of 67 Pakistan players have registered for the Hundred auction on March 11 & 12 and it remains to be seen if they picked by any of the four IPL-linked franchise: MI London, Lucknow Super Giants (Manchester Super Giants), Sunrisers Leeds and Delhi Capitals (Southern Brave).

'Obviously discriminating': Ex-England & CSK player Moeen Ali on Pak players facing shadow ban by IPL-linked teams in Hundred

On Friday (Feb 20), Rahul Chahar took to his social media handle to announce his separation, ending his three-and-a-half-year marriage with Ishani Johar.

CSK star Rahul Chahar announces separation from wife Ishani Johar, confirms on social media

While not many Pakistan players have aprticipated in the Hundred (England based tournament), there have been a few names involved including Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf in previous season along with Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim in lasy season before the new owners came in.

'Unwritten rule in T20 leagues': No Pakistan player to be picked in IPL-linked Hundred teams - Report

The move on Friday (Feb 13) comes ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) season, which starts in the last week of March as Riyan Parag will lead Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2026: Riyan Parag officially named Rajasthan Royals captain, sees off competition from Ravindra Jadeja

Mustafizur Rahman, who was picked for IPL 2026 by KKR, was released by the franchise after a request from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 

Mustafizur Rahman, embroiled in IPL controversy, joins Lahore Qalandars ahead of PSL 2026

From MS Dhoni to Gautam Gambhir here is a look at five batters with most IPL runs without a hundred. The list also features popular names like Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Karthik and Faf du Plessis. 

Meet 5 batters with most IPL runs without a hundred ft MS Dhoni

From Abhishek Sharma to Shubman Gill here is a look at five Indian batters with highest individual IPL scores. The illustrious list also contains the names KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Murali Vijay. 

Meet 5 Indian batters with highest individual IPL score ft Abhishek Sharma

From KL Rahul to AB de Villiers here is a look at five players with most runs without winning an IPL title. The list of players also consists of Chris Gayle, Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant as teams prepare for the latest round of retentions. 

Meet 5 players with most runs without winning an IPL title ft AB de Villiers

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with most fifties in IPL. The honourbale list also features the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul and Suresh Raina. 

Meet 5 Indian batters with most fifties in IPL ft Virat, Rohit

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Abhishek Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with fastest IPL fifties. The list also features the likes of KL Rahul, Yusuf Pathan and Suresh Raina who have scored fastest fifties in the IPL. 

Meet 5 Indian batters with fastest IPL fifties ft Yashasvi Jaiswal

From Sanju Samson to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL history. The illustrious list also features the likes of Yusuf Pathan, KL Rahul and Shaun Marsh. 

From Sanju Samson to Rohit Sharma, 5 highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL

The Bangladesh government has banned the broadcast of IPL 2026 in the country as a response to the BCCI's decision to pull Mustafizur Rahman out of the tournament.


IPL 2026: Bangladesh government directs indefinite ban on IPL telecast

Breaking: Bangladesh's government ordered an indefinite ban on all IPL telecasts, promotions, and coverage following BCCI's directive to KKR to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026.


Breaking: No More IPL in Bangladesh: Indefinite Ban Amid BCCI-Mustafizur Controversy 

Mustafizur Rahman, bought by KKR during the December auctions in Abu Dhabi, has become a topic of debate after Indian political leaders showed discontent over the inclusion of Bangladeshi players.

BCCI asks Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman amid tensions - Report

Kolkata Knight Riders could see a major ownership change as reports suggest the Mehta Group is planning to sell its stake in Knight Riders Sports Private Limited (KRSPL), potentially reshaping the IPL franchise’s ownership structure.


IPL: Reports suggest Mehta group to sell Kolkata Knight Riders stake 

 In the aftermath of RCB’s maiden IPL title win, an unfortunate incident of stampede occurred as the franchise celebrated in the state capital. 11 people were killed, leading to a series of actions from the state government and consequences in the aftermath of the incident.   

From Benglauru stampede to no ISL, 5 controversies that shook Indian sports

In 2025, some incredible stats highlighted the cricketing field as RCB broke their duck for IPL titles while South Africa clinched their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title under Temba Bavuma. 

Five incredible cricket stats of 2025, RCB achieve THIS rare IPL feat

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'No one cares about you': England all-rounder Livingstone drops bombshell review of McCullum era

‘Letting Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt...’: Kumble on KKR’s IPL retention calls

Sunrisers buy Pakistan's spinner in Hundred. Now their X handle is suspended

Hundred coaches on IPL-linked franchises buying Pak players in men's auction

IPL back at Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru set to host five matches, playoffs and final

The Hundred: Meet Pak players in auction amid uncertainty over participation

IPL 2026 to start on March 28, final scheduled for May 31 - Report

Moeen against Pak players facing shadow ban by IPL-linked teams in Hundred

Rahul Chahar announces separation from Ishani Johar, confirms on social media

No Pakistan player to be picked in IPL-linked Hundred teams - Report

IPL 2026: Riyan Parag officially named RR captain ahead of upcoming season

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman joins Lahore Qalandars ahead of PSL 2026