IPL 2026: All 10 captains assemble in Mumbai ahead of new season

The excitement for the Indian Premier League 2026 season increased as all 10 team captains gathered in Mumbai for the annual captains’ photoshoot. This event happens every year and marks the start of the tournament preparations. It brought all the top leaders of the league together in one place.

For the first time in IPL history, all 10 captains are Indian. The captains came together in Mumbai for a special photoshoot ahead of the TATA IPL 2026. It is a historic moment as the league gets ready for a new season with fresh leadership in all teams.

The photoshoot showed the captains in their team jerseys and also showed unity and competition before another exciting Indian Premier League season.

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Captains gather for an official photoshoot and media duties

Captains like Axar Patel, Rajat Patidar, Ajinkya Rahane, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Riyan Parag gathered with other captains, representing all teams in the league. However, Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings, was missing from the photo shared by IPL officials.

Along with the photoshoot, the captains also took part in media duties. They attended press conferences, gave interviews, and took part in promotional activities. They spoke about their teams, their preparation, and their plans for the season. These media duties helped connect with fans and built excitement for the new season.

The captains’ photoshoot is not just for promotion. It is the first time fans see new captains and updated teams together. Since many teams have new leaders this season, this event was even more important.

Key meetings and discussions lined up before IPL 2026 begins

Several important rules are set to continue in the Indian Premier League 2026 season. These include two bouncers per over, regular checks on bat size, and replacing the ball if it is lost or not fit for play. Rules like retired out and the use of saliva are also part of the discussions. The ban on saliva, which started in international cricket in 2022, was removed before the 2025 IPL season after all captains agreed.

Some key decisions were taken during the 2025 captains' meeting. One major rule allows the team bowling second to ask for a ball change once after the 10th over. This rule helps teams deal with dew in evening matches. The bowling captain can request the change, but the umpires will choose the replacement ball.

The Decision Review System (DRS) has also been improved. It now includes reviews for height-based no-balls and wide balls outside the off stump using Hawk-Eye and ball-tracking technology. All these rules will continue in the IPL 2026 season.

Fans excited as captains come together before tournament kickoff

Fans are excited as team captains come together ahead of the Indian Premier League season. The gathering has created a lot of buzz, with supporters eager to see their favorite players and new team leaders. The captains’ meet, photoshoot, and media events have increased excitement, as fans now look forward to the start of the tournament and some thrilling cricket action.