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The IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi delivered its usual mix of surprises, but perhaps the most talked-about narrative was the high-stakes chess match played out between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) CEO, Kavya Maran, and the strategic team of Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Maran’s aggressive, almost calculated counter-bidding for two specific uncapped players forced CSK to splurge a record-breaking ₹28.40 crore …

Australia are currently leading the 2025-26 Ashes series 2-0 after dominant wins in the first two Tests, putting England under pressure heading into the third Test at Adelaide Oval. A victory here would give Australia an unassailable series lead.​ Australia crushed England in Perth by chasing a target in just 28.2 overs after overcoming a first-innings deficit, highlighted by Travis …

IPL 2026 auction at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi has ignited fierce bidding wars, with franchises splashing over ₹237 crore across 77 slots for 369 players. Kolkata Knight Riders led the spending with their massive ₹64.3 crore purse, securing two top buys early, while Chennai Super Kings stunned with high investments in uncapped talents. Surprise packages like unknown domestic stars …

Australia lead the 2025-26 Ashes series 2-0 after dominant wins in the first two Tests. England collapsed dramatically in Perth, bowled out for 172 and 164 as Mitchell Starc claimed 7-58, before Travis Head‘s explosive 123 off 83 balls sealed an eight-wicket victory in under two days, the shortest Ashes Test by balls bowled since 1888. In Brisbane, Australia piled …

Hobart Hurricanes kicked off their BBL|15 campaign in style, defeating Sydney Thunder by four wickets in the third match of the season at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Tuesday. Chasing a competitive target of 181, the Hurricanes showed composure and depth to get over the line with one ball to spare. Sydney Thunder post 180, thanks to valuable knocks from Cameron …

The IPL 2026 mini-auction witnessed an unprecedented surge in the value of domestic Indian talent, culminating in a historic moment where two uncapped players were bought by the same franchise for the same record-breaking price. Wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma of Rajasthan became the second player in the auction to be purchased for a mammoth ₹14.20 crore by Chennai Super Kings (CSK), …

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green’s record-breaking ₹25.2 crore deal with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has grabbed headlines, but the final payout tells a different story. BCCI’s new overseas player cap reshapes IPL 2026 auction economics Due to the BCCI’s newly introduced ‘maximum fee’ rule for overseas players, Cameron Green will receive only ₹18 crore from the agreement, despite being the most …

The sensational Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, known widely as ‘Baby Malinga’ for his unique slinging action, became a centerpiece of the IPL 2026 auction shortly after the record-breaking sale of Cameron Green. Released surprisingly by Chennai Super Kings despite his proven death-overs expertise, Pathirana was quickly identified by several teams needing a specialist finisher with the ball. Starting from …

The Australian all-rounder Cameron Green lived up to his billing as the most sought-after player in the IPL 2026 mini auction, igniting an explosive bidding war that shattered records. Starting from his base price of ₹2.00 crore, the bidding saw intense participation from Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals before the two financial heavyweights, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super …

The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated events in the cricket calendar! The IPL 2026 Auction is set to take place in Abu Dhabi, UAE today, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, starting at 2:30 PM IST. Teams will vie to fill 77 available slots (including 31 overseas spots) with a combined remaining purse of ₹237.55 crore. This mini-auction …