IPL 2026 Season Begins with Squad Changes and Team Overhauls

The IPL 2026 season will begin on March 28 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Sunrisers Hyderabad. Teams have reshaped their squads through a recent mini-auction, with notable changes including Kolkata Knight Riders' major overhaul after finishing eighth last season. KKR released key all-rounders Venkatesh Iyer and Andre Russell, acquiring players like Cameron Green and Finn Allen to strengthen their lineup. Injury concerns affect several teams, and franchises aim to build competitive squads for the two-month tournament.