DRS, March 4: IPL 2026 schedule, Team India practice postponed, RCB to return to Bengaluru & Multan Sultans back in PSL

As we approach the fag end of the T20 World Cup 2026, the buzz over Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) has already begun, with the BCCI set to unveil the schedule shortly. India cricket team is gearing up for the semi-final clash against England and wanted to commence their training on an auspicious note. In what is good news for fans, cricket is all set to return to the M Chinnaswamy stadium for the first time since the Bengaluru stampede. On that note, let’s take a look at some of the top headlines from Tuesday.

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IPL 2026 schedule

The schedule for IPL 2026 will see the light of the day on March 6 or 7 as per reports, amid uncertainty over the schedule. Reports earlier today stated that the dates for the marquee tournament, which is scheduled to take place from late March to May, will be announced after the ongoing T20 World Cup semi-finals. Now, a report has claimed that the dates have already been approved for IPL 2026 and that it will be revealed in a few days. Read more here.

India nominated for Laureus Awards

The Indian women’s cricket team might just be on the verge of creating history again. The Harmanpreet Kaur-side have been on a massive high ever since they won the Women’s World Cup 2025, and now they have been nominated for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award 2026. Read more here.

RCB to play in Bengaluru

RCB confirmed that five out of their seven home matches in IPL 2026 will be held at the iconic venue, putting an end to speculations as to whether the franchise would return to the city after the tragedy. Earlier, it was reported that RCB were looking at option such as Pune to host their home games and were hesitant to return to Bengaluru. Read more here.

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Multan Sultans back in PSL

Multan Sultans are all set to make a comeback to the PSL as CD Ventures have acquired majority stake in the Sialkot Stallionz franchise. The team was introduced newly to the league and are yet to play a game but have already been rebranded. For the record, Multan Sultans – who have been a part of PSL since its inception, with Ali Tareen as the main owner, were banned by the PCB after differences between the owner and the board. Read more here.

India’s practice session

India cricket team have decided to postpone their practice session at the Wankhede Stadium due to the lunar eclipse on Tuesday. Suryakumar Yadav and co. were were scheduled to train between 6 PM to 9 PM ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final clash against England. However, owing to the eclipse which is supposed to take place between 3.20 PM to 6.40 PM, the team has decided to postpone its practice session. Read more here.

Will Samson struggle vs Archer?

Sanju Samson rediscovered his golden touch in the final Super 8 fixture against West Indies with a fine 97-run knock that powered India into the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026. After a string of poor scores despite repeated opportunities, the Kerala keeper-batter delivered a life-time of an innings, when the Men in Blue needed it at the most. While Samson will retain his spot in the playing XI in the semi-final against England, he will surely face trouble in the form of Jofra Archer and the other England bowlers. Read more here.

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