Marquee clash RCB vs CSK on April 5 and MI vs RCB scheduled for April 12

BCCI is contemplating starting the season on March 28 instead of March 26; Final plan is expected to become clear once the partial or tentative schedule is announced next week

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians have denied turning down Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who have been in the hunt for an alternative venue

A look at how RR, MI, SRH, DC and KKR fared at the mini auction

KKR bagged Cameron Green as he became the most expensive overseas player at INR 25.20 Cr

Catch all the live updates from the IPL 2026 player auction in Abu Dhabi

The allrounder has parted ways with RISE after 12 years to launch his own family office, now managed by Out of the Park

Daniel Vettori, however, is set to take a break from the Ashes duty to fly to Abu Dhabi for SRH

A combined purse of INR 237.55 Cr will be available in the mini auction to fill a maximum of 77 slots

Meanwhile, Rutherford has also been traded to MI from Gujarat Titans