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IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi underlined once again how franchises are willing to stretch their purse for proven match-winners, and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were no exception as they reinforced a title‑winning core while still splurging big on a few strategic buys. With Virat Kohli continuing as the league’s joint‑most marketable face and a clutch of specialists …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 delivered blockbuster bids, with teams spending ₹ 215.45 crore on 77 players, including 29 overseas stars. Chennai Super Kings emerged aggressive, exhausting nearly their entire ₹ 125 crore purse to secure 25 players, leaving just ₹ 2.40 crore. Uncapped sensations Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma shattered records as the joint-highest paid …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi has locked in Mumbai Indians’ full 25-man squad, with the five-time champions exhausting almost their entire purse to assemble a blend of high-value stars and smart budget buys. Central to the narrative are headline earners like Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, alongside the headline-grabbing ₹1 crore return of South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock.​ …

The cricketing world was set ablaze at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, but amidst the big names and international stars, it was a 19-year-old from Rajasthan who stole the headlines and shattered records. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – renowned for their shrewd acquisitions – made an audacious move, shelling out a staggering ₹14.20 crore for wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma, making him the …

Alex Carey delivered a memorable performance on Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide, scoring a brilliant counter-attacking 106 to swing momentum back in Australia’s favour after an early batting collapse. The wicketkeeper’s innings not only revived the hosts but also became the centre of a major DRS controversy that sparked debate late into the day. Coming in …

In a significant blow to the Men in Blue, India’s vice-captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the fourth T20I against South Africa at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The opener is sidelined due to a foot injury sustained ahead of the clash on Wednesday, December 17. India’s injury concerns grow with Shubman Gill …

Australian cricket star Cameron Green has not only been making headlines for his performances and rising value in global T20 leagues, but also for his personal life. The fast-bowling all-rounder has been in a long-term relationship with Emily Redwood, who recently became his fiancée. Green confirmed their engagement in February this year, sharing a heartfelt post on Instagram that quickly …

India‘s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav faced questions about his prolonged batting struggles during the third T20I against South Africa in Dharamsala, where India secured a seven-wicket victory to lead the five-match series 2-1. Scoring just 12 off 11 balls before falling to Lungi Ngidi, Suryakumar extended his lean run across 21 T20I innings, with only two notable scores, a 75 …

New Zealand and West Indies arrive in Mount Maunganui with the series finely poised at 1–0, but the narrative feels richer than that bare scoreline suggests. The hosts could easily have been chasing a whitewash after bossing large chunks of the first Test in Christchurch, only to be denied by an epic rearguard as Justin Greaves’ unbeaten double hundred and …

In a gripping encounter on December 17, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Adelaide Strikers triumphed over Sydney Sixers by 3 wickets with just 4 balls remaining. Chasing a target of 160, the Strikers secured their win with a clinical performance, led by Jamie Overton’s all-round contribution. Overton, who was awarded Player of the Match for his 2/22 and 30 …