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With the IPL 2026 mini auction concluding on December 16, discussions around title contenders have gathered pace. Adding weight to the debate, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his prediction for the four teams most likely to reach the semifinals next season. Drawing from his experience as both a player and keen observer, Ashwin highlighted squad stability, smart auction …

Cricket fans in India can look forward to one of the most accessible match-going experiences at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with ticket prices at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens ranging from as low as ₹100 for select group-stage matches to ₹10,000 for premium hospitality during high-stakes knockout games. The pricing structure, released by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), …

Ishan Kishan has once again proved why he remains one of the most explosive talents in Indian cricket by smashing a sensational 45-ball century in the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025. Leading Jharkhand against Haryana at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, the southpaw unleashed a masterclass in aggressive T20 batting. After Jharkhand suffered an …

On December 18, 2025, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne Stars chased down Hobart Hurricanes’ total of 158/9 with 8 wickets in hand and 24 balls to spare, securing a comfortable victory. Despite a strong individual performance from Ben McDermott (69), the Hurricanes’ batting faltered, while the Stars’ chase was led by a brilliant partnership between Marcus Stoinis and Campbell …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 marked a high-stakes mini-auction where franchises splurged over ₹215 crore on 77 players from a 369-player pool. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), armed with the largest purse of ₹64.3 crore after bold pre-auction releases, dominated proceedings by securing the two most expensive buys: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a record ₹25.20 crore …

The Ashes 2025-26 series in Adelaide was plunged into chaos on Day 2 as technical glitches and inconsistent umpiring decisions ignited a fierce debate over the future of the Decision Review System (DRS). The flashpoint occurred during the morning session of the third Test, where a series of contradictory Snicko readings left both teams fuming and prompted a blunt assessment …

Tensions flared on Day 2 of the Adelaide Test when England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer were caught in a heated on-field exchange, underlining the pressure of a pivotal contest in the Ashes 2025/26 series. Television cameras captured the animated discussion as Australia’s lower order threatened to wrest control with an aggressive counterattack. Fiery on-field exchange between …

England’s star cricketer Liam Livingstone has delivered his first message to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) fans after being snapped up by the franchise for INR 13 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. The 32-year-old sounded thrilled in a short video, addressing supporters directly and promising to bring excitement in the upcoming season. Liam Livingstone ‘excited’ to join Sunrisers Hyderabad In his …

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa at Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium was abandoned without a single ball being bowled on Wednesday night, after dense fog and smog made playing conditions unsafe. The late decision sparked widespread frustration among fans, many of whom packed the stadium in anticipation of an exciting contest. The match was scheduled for a 7 …

On the opening day of the third and final Test at Bay Oval, New Zealand’s opening pair of Devon Conway and Tom Latham rewrote the record books with an absolute masterclass in batting. After captain Latham won the toss and elected to bat first on a Mount Maunganui surface that appeared to offer some early grass, the Black Caps openers …