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IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi has left Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with one of the most explosive and balanced squads on paper, combining a retained core of proven match-winners with a string of smart additions to strengthen their batting depth and all-round options. With a purse spend of 119.55 crore and only 5.45 crore left, the Orange Army have clearly …

India capped off a dominant home season with a commanding all-round display in Ahmedabad, defeating South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth and final T20I to seal the series 3–1. The victory marked India’s eighth consecutive T20I series win, a streak stretching back to December 2023. A raucous Narendra Modi Stadium witnessed momentum swings, explosive strokeplay and decisive middle-over …

India struck a crucial blow just after the powerplay as Reeza Hendricks fell just when South Africa were beginning to steady their innings during 5th T20I. The breakthrough came through a moment of sheer athleticism in the deep, lifting the Ahmedabad crowd instantly. It was the kind of wicket that shifted momentum sharply in India’s favour. IND vs SA: Shivam …

The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has sent waves through the cricketing world by naming a powerhouse 20-member squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 for the first two games. This announcement is headlined by the rare return of Virat Kohli to domestic List A cricket, marking his first appearance in the tournament since 2010. Following a strict …

Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner Ness Wadia has publicly criticised Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, accusing him of acting unprofessionally over how he communicated his availability for IPL 2026, a controversy that escalated after Inglis secured a lucrative deal at the auction. The sharp remarks followed a dramatic sequence of events that left PBKS frustrated and questioning the transparency of the process, …

In a blistering display of power-hitting at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Hardik Pandya has etched his name into the record books during the fifth T20I against South Africa on December 19, 2025. Hardik Pandya’s destructive innings breaks records in 5th T20I vs South Africa Entering the fray at number five, Pandya wasted no time, dispatching his very first delivery over …

In a stunning administrative upheaval just weeks before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially stripped Charith Asalanka of the captaincy. Sri Lanka sacks Charith Asalanka ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 The announcement, made on December 19, 2025, follows a period of intense internal friction and a visible dip in the team’s on-field …

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially hit the ‘reset’ button. Following a high-stakes IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, the franchise has emerged with a squad that looks drastically different from the ‘experienced’ units of the past. Former CSK batter and cricket analyst Subramaniam Badrinath has voiced his approval of this transition, breaking down a playing 12 that balances blockbuster …

The fifth and final T20I between India and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium has kicked off with a massive personnel shift following the exclusion of India’s vice-captain, Shubman Gill. Shubman Gill sidelined for T20I series decider between India and South Africa in Ahmedabad During the toss on December 19, 2025, skipper Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that the star opener …

On December 18, 2025, a video involving Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah at Chandigarh airport went viral, sparking a heated debate about celebrity boundaries and fan etiquette. The footage shows a fan persistently recording Bumrah despite the cricketer’s clear discomfort and verbal warnings. When the fan ignored his request to stop filming, Bumrah reportedly snatched the phone out of the …