The apology came after a video showing Lalit Modi attending Vijay Mallya’s birthday party in London last week.

Lalit Modi issues public apology over ‘two biggest fugitives’ viral video with Vijay Mallya

The GT were one of the heavy spenders in the IPL 2026 auctions held earlier in the week. Reflecting on their spending and balance, Jinal Mehta, in an interview with the IPL, said they are happy with the core of the team.

Gujarat Titans board reflects on team’s auction strategy, says 'we came in with...'

Before the IPL 2026 auction, the franchise released a few notable players, including Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, and Kuldeep Sen, as part of their strategy to free up purse space and rebalance the squad. 

IPL 2026 Auction: Here's all you need to know about updated Punjab Kings squad, purchases and other key details

Jammu and Kashmir's Auqib Dar has been in impressive form in the domestic circuit, recently picking up 15 wickets in seven matches at an economy rate under eight in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Watch: Baramulla celebrates as Delhi Capitals spend big on Auqib Dar in IPL 2026 auction

Prashant Veer, a 20-year old left-arm spin allrounder from Uttar Pradesh, and Kartik Sharma, a 19-year old wicketkeeper from Rajasthan, have smashed the record for the most expensive uncapped Indian player ever bought at an IPL auction, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bidding a whopping INR 14.2 crore for each of them at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.


Uncapped Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma Smash IPL Auction Records

In total, 77 players were sold at an aggregate price of Rs 215.45 crore at the IPL 2026 auctions, making it one of the most expensive mini auctions. Cameron Green was the most expensive purchase with a price tag of Rs 25.20 crore.

IPL 2026 Auctions: All you need to know about players sold, money spent and team squads

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. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with most fifties in IPL

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. 

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Abhishek Sharma, 5 Indian batters with fastest IPL fifties

From KL Rahul to Virat Kohli here is a look at five batters fastest to 5000 IPL runs. The illustrious list also features iconic names like David Warner, AB de Villiers and Shikhar Dhawan. 

From KL Rahul to Virat Kohli, 5 batters fastest to 5000 IPL runs

The app developed by Nadella used player performance, data, and leadership metrics to select the players for his dream IPL team but the data was used from IPL 2025 auction.

Kohli better IPL captain than Dhoni? Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's AI-based app thinks so

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. 

From Abhishek Sharma to Shubman Gill, 5 Indian batters with highest individual IPL score

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. 

From MS Dhoni to Gautam Gambhir, 5 batters with most IPL runs without a hundred

In an official announcement made on Tuesday (Dec 10), Dinesh Karthik will take over as the mentor as well as the batting coach of the side for The Hundred 2026 season. 

Dinesh Karthik joins London Spirit as batting coach and mentor after successful IPL stint with RCB

From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Abhishek Sharma here is a look at five fastest IPL hundreds by Indian batters. The tempting list also consists of names like Yusuf Pathan, Priyansh Arya and Mayank Agarwal. 

From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Abhishek Sharma, 5 fastest IPL hundreds by Indian batters

The BCCI brought in 'maximum fee' rule last year under which no foreign player can get more than highest retention price or the highest auction price at the mega auction. If the bid of any foreign player exceeds that amount than the additional amount will be deposited with the BCCI.

IPL 2026 mini auction: No foreign player can cross INR 18 crore price tag - Here's Why

'A beautiful dancing weekend': Inside IPL founder Lalit Modi's Mayfair birthday bash featuring Vijay Mallya, dancing, glamour and more

It's the first time in 25 years that South Africa beat India in an away Test series. 

IPL blamed for India's series loss to South Africa as Proteas great calls for overhaul

The player swap involving Ravindra Jadeja and Sanju Samson between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) was officially confirmed by the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday (November 15, 2025) morning.

Indian Premier League: Chennai Trade Jadeja For Samson

Indian Premier League: Homecoming For Jadeja At Rajasthan Royals 

While it is not clear what refusal of signing a commercial contract means, it could very well be Kohli's first step towards quitting the franchise. Although it might take a couple years and not an immediate decision, Kohli's intent is clear with the move.

RCB star Virat Kohli to retire from IPL? Here's what reports say

The ICC Women's ODI World Cup match between India and Pakistan was briefly paused for fumigation in Colombo after a swarm of insects disrupted the play post-sunset. But this isn't the first time a cricket match has been stopped for an unusual reason. Here are the top five bizarre incidents that brought the game to a standstill.

From Bugs to Burnt Toast: Top 5 Bizarre Reasons That Paused a Cricket Game

If bought by one of the six franchises, it will be the first overseas league participation for Ashwin. After ILT20, which is to be played from December 2 to January 4, Ashwin may also play in the Australia-based Big Bash League (BBL).

IPL retiree Ashwin set to make comeback in ILT20 - All you need to know about UAE-based league

Gayle ended his IPL career as one of the top run-getters, having scored close to 5000 runs (4965) in 142 matches, with his highest score of 175*.

'I was getting into depression,' Gayle accuses THIS IPL franchise of disrespecting him; makes shocking revelation

 The ticket prices will increase for IPL matches from the 2026 season after the government levied a 40% GST on the tickets for the world's richest cricket league.


40% ST on IPL tickets, prices to increase

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Lalit Modi issues public apology over ‘two biggest fugitives’ viral video with Vijay Mallya

GT board reflects on team’s auction strategy, says 'we came in with...'

IPL 2026 Auction: Here's all you need to know about updated PBKS squad and more

Watch: Baramulla celebrates as DC spend big on Auqib Dar in IPL 2026 auction

Uncapped Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma Smash IPL Auction Records

IPL 2026 Auctions: All you need to know about players sold, money spent and more

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with most fifties in IPL

Meet 5 Indian batters with fastest IPL fifties ft Yashasvi Jaiswal

From KL Rahul to Virat Kohli, 5 batters fastest to 5000 IPL runs

Kohli better IPL captain than Dhoni? Microsoft CEO Nadella's AI app thinks so

5 Indian batters with highest individual IPL score ft Shubman Gill

From MS Dhoni to Gautam Gambhir, 5 batters with most IPL runs without a hundred

Dinesh Karthik joins The Hundred franchise London Spirit as batting coach

From Vaibhav Suryavanshi to Abhishek Sharma, 5 fastest IPL hundreds by Indian batters

IPL 2026 auction: No foreign player can cross INR 18 crore price tag - Read Why

'A beautiful dancing weekend': Inside IPL founder Lalit Modi's birthday bash

IPL blamed for India's series loss to SA as Proteas great calls for overhaul

Indian Premier League: Chennai Trade Jadeja For Samson

Indian Premier League: Homecoming For Jadeja At Rajasthan Royals

RCB star Virat Kohli to retire from IPL? Here's what reports say

From Bugs to Burnt Toast: Top 5 Bizarre Reasons That Paused a Cricket Game

IPL retiree Ashwin set to make comeback in ILT20 league - All you need to know

Gayle accuses THIS IPL franchise of disrespecting him; makes shocking revelation

40% ST on IPL tickets, prices to increase