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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 …

With the IPL 2026 auction fast approaching, anticipation is building around which player could dominate the bidding tables. According to AI-driven auction simulations, Cameron Green is emerging as the standout name likely to command the highest price, even in the wake of a new BCCI rule limiting overseas players’ salaries to INR 18 crore. While the regulation caps how much …

The IPL 2026 mini auction kicks off on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, drawing global attention with teams wielding a combined purse exceeding ₹237 crore to reshape squads after retentions. New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert enters the fray with heightened buzz, fresh off his explosive maiden Big Bash League century—102 runs off 56 balls for Melbourne Renegades against Brisbane Heat …

Australia‘s playing XI for the third Ashes 2025-26 Test in Adelaide has been confirmed, with two significant returns to the bowling attack as the hosts look to seal the series. Captain Pat Cummins returns after missing the first two Tests with a back injury, and veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon is also recalled after being controversially omitted from the side for …

The IPL 2026 auction kicks off on December 16, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, marking the third straight year the event shifts abroad after Dubai and Jeddah. This single-day spectacle features 350 players vying for 77 slots across ten franchises, with a combined purse of ₹237.55 crore fuelling intense bidding wars. Cricket enthusiasts worldwide gear up …