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Virat Kohli said the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last for India and his sole goal is to win it. He said he now wants to bat with greater freedom and stop worrying about expectations as India begin a new ODI cycle.

IPL 2027 will return to India for its players' auction, with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirming Goa as the venue for the December event. The auction has been held overseas for the past three editions.

MS Dhoni's preference for a familiar face played a key role in Chennai Super Kings appointing former India pacer Zaheer Khan as head coach. Zaheer replaces Stephen Fleming, who led CSK for 18 seasons.

World Cup-winning former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan takes over as the head coach of Chennai Super Kings, ending weeks of speculation after Stephen Fleming stepped down from the role. Zaheer is expected to work closely with MS Dhoni at CSK, who will look to bounce back in IPL 2027.

Rohit Sharma found himself at the centre of some hilarious IPL banter after Abhishek Nayar teased him with CSK and KKR references. The former MI captain’s response to the exchange gave Mumbai fans plenty to smile about.

The IPL players' auction for the 2027 season is set to be held in India with league chairman Arun Dhumal saying that he is keen to bring the event back home after holding it overseas for the past three years.

Kris Srikkanth has rubbished talk of Hemang Badani taking over as Chennai Super Kings head coach and said MS Dhoni is enough for the role. He also said CSK should not rush the call of appointing their new head coach after Stephen Fleming's exit.

Sanjiv Goenka said he remains in touch with Rishabh Pant despite his trade to Delhi Capitals. Pant was unable to inspire Lucknow to the playoffs during his two-year stay as the captain of the side.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is firmly on Afghanistan's radar ahead of the T20I series opener against India, with captain Ibrahim Zadran revealing that his team has studied videos of the teenage sensation and sought inputs from players who have faced him in the IPL.

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has questioned Mike Hesson’s loyalty to the country, pointing to the coach’s IPL links and suggesting they could create doubts. The starting allegation has come at a time when Pakistan are in danger of suffering a 0-3 whitewash in England.

Cricket Australia's decision to open the Big Bash League to private ownership could create another opportunity for India's IPL franchise groups. With several already owning teams overseas, Australia could become their next T20 destination.

KL Rahul is set to stay with Delhi Capitals for IPL 2027, with co-owner Parth Jindal putting an end to recent trade rumours. Rahul’s future came under the scanner after Rishabh Pant returned to the franchise, but Jindal’s strong backing suggests the India batter remains firmly in DC’s plans.

The Pakistan Super League could move into a new window next year, with January-February emerging as a possible slot after the tournament's media rights holder raised concerns over weak advertising and sponsorship revenues during its April-May clash with the Indian Premier League.

Matthew Hayden has named Dinesh Karthik as a strong candidate to replace Stephen Fleming as Chennai Super Kings coach. He said Karthik's Tamil Nadu roots and coaching exposure could help the franchise in transition.

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Suresh Raina has criticised the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League, saying it has given batters an added advantage while leaving bowlers under increasing pressure.

Kris Srikkanth believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s growing appeal could take cricket beyond the IPL, with the teenager now drawing attention to domestic cricket after another impressive performance in the Duleep Trophy semifinal in Bengaluru.

Subramaniam Badrinath says MS Dhoni has ruled out playing only as an Impact Player in IPL 2027. Dhoni's future has been in focus since he missed the entirety of IPL 2026 due to an injury.

A broken domestic structure and rot at the top make India's World Cup failure no surprise at all. With Hockey India left trying to chase the IPL model, they have forced the domestic system to crumble, directly leading to the national team's struggles on the grand stage.

The BCCI has formally sought feedback from all 10 IPL franchises on the Impact Player rule. The move comes after renewed debate over its effect on the balance between bat and ball during IPL 2026.

Arun Singh Dhumal and Khairul Jamal Majumdar are set to be re-elected unopposed to the IPL Governing Council at the BCCI AGM on September 18.