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WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians players begin pre-season training
Mumbai, Dec 30: Two-time champions Mumbai Indians have commenced their training camp ahead of the upcoming Women's Premier League season. The fourth edition of WPL will take place across two venues: the first leg in Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium and the second in Vadodara's Kotambi Stadium from January 9 to February 5.
WPL 2026: MI appoints Kristen Beams as spin bowling coach
Mumbai, December 29: Defending champions Mumbai Indians have appointed Kristen Beams as their spin bowling coach ahead of the 2026 Women's Premier League season, bringing world-class expertise to strengthen the franchise's bowling unit.
WPL 2026: Ex-Australia player Kristen Beams appointed MI's spin bowling coach
Mumbai, Dec 29: Defending champions Mumbai Indians have appointed former Australia leg-spinner Kristen Beams as their spin bowling coach for the 2026 Women's Premier League season, the franchise announced on Monday.
Meet Mohammad Izhar - the left-arm pacer from Bihar who caught the eye of Mumbai Indians
New Delhi, Dec 22: Mohammad Izhar had little time to savour the feeling of his IPL dream coming true. As his name was called out at the IPL 2026 auction, the left-arm pacer from Birpur in Bihar’s Supaul district was already racing against the clock - within 15-20 minutes, he needed to board a bus for a six-hour ride to Patna, where the Vijay Hazare Trophy camp awaited him.
Mumbai star Shardul Thakur and his wife blessed with baby boy
Mumbai, Dec 21: Mumbai and India all-rounder Shardul Thakur and his wife Mittali Parulkar have been blessed with their first child, a baby boy, the cricketer announced on Sunday via a social media post.
Shardul will give MI a different structure with his versatility & experience: Jayawardene
New Delhi, Dec 20: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene said seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur’s addition will lend the side a different structure in IPL 2026, citing his versatility and experience as key assets.
MI owner Akash Ambani highlights long-term vision behind team's IPL 2026 auction picks
Mumbai, December 18: Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise owner Akash Ambani commented on the team's approach in the mini-auction for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
Ashwin hails Mumbai Indians' smart signing of Quinton de Kock at IPL 2026 mini auction
New Delhi, December 17: Mumbai Indians (MI) entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction with the smallest purse among all teams, having just Rs 2.75 crore to spend after retaining the bulk of their squad. However, they still managed to buy South Africa batter Quinton de Kock for just Rs 1 crore. Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised the Mumbai-based franchise for signing De Kock, calling it a smart move while suggesting other teams missed an opportunity.
A little bit of homage to him: Akash Ambani on raising first bid for Cameron Green
Abu Dhabi, December 17: Mumbai Indians (MI) owner Akash Ambani revealed why they bid for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday. Akash added that they wanted to pay a small homage to Green.
IPL 2026 Auction: BCA president Harsh Vardhan hails Sakib Hussain, Md Izhar on being picked
Patna (Bihar), Dec 16: Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday congratulated Sakib Hussain and Mohammed Izar, bowlers from the state, for getting picked by franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
We were lucky: Mumbai Indians head coach delighted after base-price deal for Quinton de Kock
Abu Dhabi, December 16: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene expressed his delight after the franchise acquired South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock at his base price of Rs 1 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.
IPL auction 2026: Mumbai Indians bring back De Kock; Bairstow, Gurbaz remain unsold
Abu Dhabi, December 16: The wicketkeepers' set at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction featured several high-profile names, including Quinton de Kock, Jonny Bairstow, Jamie Smith, Finn Allen and Ben Duckett. However, only three players found buyers, and all of them were sold at their respective base prices.
IPL 2026 Auction: Duckett goes to DC; De Kock joins MI
Abu Dhabi, Dec 16: England wicketkeeper-batter Ben Duckett was sold to Delhi Capitals for a base price of Rs 2 crore in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction, taking place here at the Etihad Arena.
India records 3 GenAI enrollments every minute: Report
New Delhi, Dec 16: GenAI continued to dominate India’s learning patterns in 2025, with the country recording three GenAI enrollments every minute, according to a report.
'Why fix what is not broken,' says Aakash Chopra on MI follows their 'philosophy and ideology' at WPL auction
New Delhi, Dec 11: Aakash Chopra shared his opinion on the Mumbai Indians’ strategy for the recent auction for the Women’s Premier League (WPL), stating that the franchise remained firm in its ideology and philosophy and tried its best to retain its core, without trying to ‘fix what is not broken.’
Rohit made me comfortable, allowed me to be free with him and express myself, says Shardul
New Delhi, Dec 8: India’s seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur said veteran opener Rohit Sharma made him feel comfortable and encouraged self-expression, something which he is now eager to experience again in the Mumbai Indians' camp for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
Jasprit Bumrah Turns 32: A look at Indian pace sensation's career highlights
New Delhi, December 6: The veteran Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah, who has been one of India's biggest match-winners of the modern era, turned 32 years on Saturday.
We've built our team around a core group of hungry players: MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene
New Delhi, December 5: Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene has discussed the team's strategy for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, highlighting a focus on experience, young talent and team balance.
We've built our team around core group of hungry players: MI head coach Jayawardene
New Delhi, Dec 5: Five-time champions Mumbai Indians' head coach Mahela Jayawardene highlighted franchise's faith in experience and the growth of youngsters, along with a likely push for uncapped domestic prospects to round off the squad at the IPL 2026 mini auction, scheduled for December 16.
Harmanpreet's inputs were crucial in auction planning, says Jhulan Goswami
Mumbai, December 3: Mumbai Indians' (MI) bowling coach and mentor Jhulan Goswami explained the franchise's auction strategy at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction that took place on November 27.
Harman's inputs are always crucial, have been most important part of auction: Jhulan Goswami
New Delhi, Dec 3: Mumbai Indians bowling coach and mentor Jhulan Goswami highlighted the importance of maintaining continuity, making smart purchases, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur’s vital contributions during the auction.
Was nervous during the bidding, but felt valued when GG picked me via RTM card: Bharti Fulmali
New Delhi, Nov 29: India batter Bharti Fulmali revealed she was nervous during the WPL 2026 auction and said she felt valued when Gujarat Giants (GG) used the Right to Match (RTM) card to secure her for the upcoming season, which will take place from January 9 to February 5, 2026.
MI-RCB clash in Navi Mumbai to open WPL 2026, final in Vadodara on a weekday
New Delhi, Nov 29: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 will kick off with a marquee clash between two-time champions Mumbai Indians and 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 9, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday.
Our strategy was to win back as many players as possible from our winning team of 2025: Nita Ambani on WPL auction
Mumbai, November 28: Two-time champions Mumbai Indians will be confident, heading into a new season of the Women's Premier League in 2026 from January 9, after managing to retain most of the previous champions from the team at the mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday, the franchise said in a statement.
WPL 2026 set for January 9-February 5 window across Navi Mumbai, Vadodara
New Delhi, November 27: The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season is set to take place from January 9 to February 5, with the tournament split between two host cities, Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. The schedule for the fourth edition was announced by league chairman Jayesh George during the WPL auction in Delhi on Thursday, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Aussie superstar Alyssa Healy unsold; Kerr goes back to MI, WC 2025 star Wolvaardt bought by DC for Rs 1.10 crore
New Delhi, November 27: Star Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy went unsold during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction on Thursday. Healy was the first name to go under the hammer during the WPL 2026 auction.
2026 WPL Auction: Anya's intel has been invaluable, she's been brilliant so far, says Malolan
New Delhi, Nov 27: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Malolan Rangarajan said newly appointed assistant coach Anya Shrubsole’s intel has been invaluable in their 2026 WPL mega auction strategy, adding that the former England seamer has been brilliant in her role so far.
2026 WPL Auction: Prema bought back by RCB, MI regain Sanskriti, Deeya bought in by DC
New Delhi, Nov 27: Mumbai Indians brought back off-spin bowling all-rounder Sanskriti Gupta at her base price of INR 20 lakh, while Royal Challengers Bangalore exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card to reclaim leg-spin bowling all-rounder Prema Rawat in 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) mega auction.
WPL 2026 mega auction to take place on Thursday; Lanning, Deepti, Renuka, Wolvaardt among stars in focus
New Delhi, November 26: The Women's Premier League (WPL) mega auction will take place on Thursday in the national capital with a total of 277 players going under the hammer, including 194 Indian players and 83 overseas players.
BharatGen: India's 1st multilingual will shape future of governance, says Minister
New Delhi, Nov 25: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh has hailed "BharatGen" as India's first sovereign multilingual and multimodal AI-driven Large Language Model.
Jitendra Singh hails BharatGen as India's first sovereign multilingual and multimodal AI driven LLM
Mumbai, November 25: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh today hailed "BharatGen" as India's first sovereign multilingual and multimodal AI-driven Large Language Model during his visit to IIT Bombay.
WPL 2026 could start from early January, final call on venues to come soon: Sources
New Delhi, Nov 17: The 2026 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is likely to begin in early January, with a final decision on venues set to come soon, sources close to the development said to IANS on Monday. Lucknow, Bengaluru, Vadodara, and Mumbai hosted WPL 2025, which was won by Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians (MI) for the second time at the Brabourne Stadium earlier this year.
WPL 2026 auction to be held on November 27 in New Delhi
New Delhi, November 17: The mega auction for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) will take place in New Delhi on November 27, with the announcement coming following the announcement of retained and released players by all franchises earlier this month.
Rise of Washington Sundar is why we let go Sherfane...: GT assistant coach on trading WI batter to MI
Mumbai, November 16: Gujarat Titans (GT) assistant coach and former Indian wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel said that the rise of Washington Sundar contributed to them trading West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford to the Mumbai Indians (MI).
IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians released Puthur due to injury, franchise to support his rehab
New Delhi, Nov 15: Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) had produced a big shocker by releasing promising left-arm wrist-spinner Vignesh Puthur on IPL 2026 retentions day.
MI keeps core intact; releases emerging talents Vignesh Puthur, Satyanarayana Raju
Mumbai, November 15: Mumbai Indians (MI) announced its list of retained players, affirming the team's commitment to continuity and long-term excellence, ensuring that the dynamic core that drives remains integral.
IPL 2026: MI retain their core, release Vignesh Puthur in major shock
New Delhi, Nov 15: The Mumbai Indians have retained their core group of players ahead of the IPL 2026 auctions, but released one of their rising stars from last season, Vignesh Puthur, on Saturday.
Arjun Tendulkar traded to LSG, Mayank Markande returns to MI ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Mumbai, November 15: Arjun Tendulkar has been officially traded to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) from Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction. While the five-time IPL champions were required to part ways with Arjun, they have secured the services of leg-spinner Mayank Markande in a trade with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
IPL 2026 retention: Thakur, Rutherford trades could spark flurry of deals ahead of deadline day
New Delhi, Nov 13: With five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, Mumbai Indians trading in Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford, the 2026 season retention and trading window has become more intriguing, especially with the retention deadline fast approaching on November 15.
IPL 2026: Sherfane Rutherford traded to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans
New Delhi, Nov 13: West Indies' batting all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford has been traded to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Gujarat Titans (GT) two days ahead of IPL 2026 retention deadline. Previously, MI had traded India's seam-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for INR 2 crore.