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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) approached the IPL 2026 retention window with a strategic focus on rebuilding their squad after a challenging IPL 2025 season that saw them finish last. Their retention decisions reflect a clear plan to blend experienced stalwarts with promising talent while maximizing flexibility for the upcoming auction. CSK’s key retentions ahead of IPL 2026 auction CSK retained …

The IPL 2026 retention deadline on November 15, 2025, officially locked in each franchise’s list of retained and released players, resetting salary purses and shaping the core of every squad ahead of the Abu Dhabi mini-auction. But even as teams finalised their retention strategies, questions quickly emerged among fans: Does the action stop here? Can teams still trade players after …

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made significant moves ahead of IPL 2026 auction by carefully balancing player retentions, releases, and bidding events strategies to reshape their squad. Key retentions strengthen KKR core ahead of IPL 2026 auction KKR retained 12 players, focusing heavily on a blend of consistency and youth. Notable retentions include experienced campaigners like Ajinkya Rahane and Manish Pandey, …

Australian batting great Steve Smith has discussed regarding his potential return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the upcoming 2026 mini-auction. Smith, widely celebrated for his incredible achievements in Test cricket, made the comments during a conversation with former IPL teammate Kevin Pietersen on the latter’s YouTube channel. Steve Smith addresses speculation about his entry into IPL 2026 Auction …

Team India‘s hopes of reaching the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 final suffered a major jolt after their shocking 30-run defeat to South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Chasing a modest 124, the hosts crashed under pressure as Simon Harmer dismantled the middle order with his disciplined spin bowling. The unexpected collapse has not only …

Pakistan delivered a composed performance to secure a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and final ODI in Rawalpindi, sealing a commanding 3-0 series whitewash. The host nation’s victory was set up by a disciplined bowling effort, led by Mohammad Wasim, who helped restrict the visitors to a modest total of 211 runs. Despite a valiant fightback by …

South Africa’s 30-run victory over India in the opening Test at Eden Gardens has ignited a fierce debate over pitch conditions, with Dale Steyn delivering one of the strongest criticisms. While India coach Gautam Gambhir insisted the wicket had ‘no demons,’ Steyn directly contradicted him, describing the surface as unpredictable, uneven, and extremely difficult for batting. His remarks have added …

The opening Test between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens ended in dramatic fashion, but instead of the cricket itself, the pitch dominated headlines. India’s 30-run loss inside three days sparked heated reactions, none louder than Harbhajan Singh’s. The former India off-spinner delivered a blistering critique of the surface, declaring that such pitches have ‘destroyed Test cricket’ and insisting …

India head coach Gautam Gambhir firmly dismissed criticism surrounding the Eden Gardens pitch after the hosts crashed to a 30-run defeat against South Africa in the opening Test. Despite India being bundled out for a dismal 93 in the fourth innings, Gambhir clarified that the surface behaved exactly as the team had requested and insisted that the defeat stemmed from …

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have often approached the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction with a strategy of securing explosive talent, leading to some of the biggest price tags in their franchise history. From their initial mega-investment in a marquee player to later focuses on match-winning all-rounders and star pacers, KKR’s most expensive seasonal buys reflect their continuous effort to …