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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially unveiled their men’s central contract list for the 2025–26 season, featuring 30 players under varying categories. ECB announces 2025–26 men’s central contract list The updated structure reflects the board’s renewed focus on stability, workload management, and rewarding consistent performances across formats. This year’s announcement sees a mix of senior international stars …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is approaching a mini-auction, which is expected to take place in December 2025. Unlike a mega-auction, a mini-auction allows franchises to retain a significant portion of their existing squad, though retention limits (up to six players including a maximum of five capped players and two uncapped players, or using RTMs) and purse management are …

The Mumbai Indians experienced a trademark turnaround season in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, ultimately qualifying for the Qualifier 2 after a mixed start. They finished the league stage in 4th place with 8 wins and 6 losses from 14 matches, showcasing their ability to find momentum when it mattered most. The team’s strength was their explosive batting unit, highlighted …

The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season was one to remember for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they finally lifted the coveted IPL trophy after years of heartbreaks and near misses. Their maiden title triumph has now placed the management in a pleasant dilemma — deciding which players to retain ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. RCB’s campaign in IPL 2025 …

Sydney Thunder confirmed on Tuesday that India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will miss the entire 2025 edition of Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL). This was a highly anticipated debut following his retirement from international cricket and the Indian Premier League earlier in 2025, marking a significant step in his plan to become a global T20 league player. Despite the disappointment, the …

After clinching the T20I series 2-1, Pakistan are eager to extend their dominance as they take on South Africa in the first ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad. The home side, led by Shaheen Afridi, will be keen to build on their recent success, with players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan expected to anchor the batting unit. South Africa, on …

The build-up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction has already begun, and one of the biggest stories dominating the headlines involves Heinrich Klaasen’s uncertain future with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). IPL 2026: Heinrich Klaasen’s potential future with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) According to a Times of India report, the franchise is seriously considering releasing the South African wicketkeeper-batter, who was …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member India A squad for the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)’s Rising Stars Asia Cup 2025, set to take place in Qatar from November 14 to 23, 2025. The tournament will be held at the West End International Cricket Stadium in Doha, featuring top emerging players from across Asia. …

The New Zealand cricket team have confirmed that wicket-keeper batter Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies after suffering a fractured finger. Seifert sustained the injury during a domestic match, retiring hurt and undergoing scans which revealed a break in his right index finger. Head coach Rob Walter expressed his disappointment, …

The ODI series between the hosts Pakistan and South Africa will begin with the first match, shifting from the T20I format to the 50-over game. The series will open at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, a historic venue in Pakistan cricket. Both teams will be looking to start the ODI leg on a winning note, with Pakistan hoping to carry …