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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction is shaping up to be a fascinating battle of strategy and budget management. With several top franchises facing leadership voids and seeking settled top-order batters, the spotlight is firmly fixed on Australian veteran Steve Smith. Set at a manageable base price of INR 2 crores, the former Australian captain brings a wealth of …

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon expressed profound frustration after being left out of the playing XI for the second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba, the second day-night Test in a row he has missed. Despite holding an excellent pink-ball record of 43 wickets at 25.62, selectors opted for an all-pace attack, bringing in Michael Neser. The decision, which marks …

Australia and England clashed fiercely in the second Ashes Test at Brisbane’s Gabba on December 4, 2025, with the pink-ball day-night format amplifying the drama under the floodlights. England, trailing 1-0 after the Perth opener, posted 334 in their first innings, anchored by Joe Root‘s unbeaten 138—his maiden Test century in Australia and 40th overall—following a collapse to 5/2 early …

Day 2 of the second Ashes Test in Perth delivered a moment of sheer brilliance, courtesy of Australian star Marnus Labuschagne. While England hoped to extend their first-innings total, it was Labuschagne’s extraordinary athleticism that stole the spotlight, helping Australia wrap up the visitors for 334. The highlight came when Marnus sprinted, dived, and plucked a sensational catch to dismiss …

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) legend Andre Russell has opened up on the real reason behind his decision to retire from the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying he preferred to exit while still feared by opposition bowlers rather than continue until fans felt he had overstayed his prime. In an interview with Cricbuzz, the 37-year-old said he wanted his IPL legacy …

Jacob Duffy, the New Zealand fast-medium bowler, has registered his name in the INR 2 crore base price category for the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Duffy is in spectacular form, having recently achieved a maiden five-wicket haul (5/34) in his first Test match on home soil against the West Indies in Christchurch, putting New Zealand in a commanding position. Duffy is …

England’s Ashes 2025–26 campaign in Australia has drawn almost as much attention off the field as on it, with several star players joined by their wives and girlfriends (WAGs) for the high‑profile tour. From captain Ben Stokes to senior batter Joe Root and rising stars like Jamie Smith and Will Jacks, the support group in the stands has become a …

The announcement of India’s T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against South Africa has triggered widespread debate among fans and analysts, with the most notable talking point being the exclusion of finisher Rinku Singh. Rinku, who recently featured in the T20I tour of Australia, has now been left out of the squad, raising questions about form, balance and selection …

Shweta Jaiswal is widely known as the wife of Indian fast bowler Mohit Sharma, who recently announced his retirement from all formats of cricket. Here is why Mohit Sharma’s wife Shweta Jaiswal is trending Hailing from Kolkata, Shweta has been a pillar of strength for the fast bowler, particularly during his career comebacks and rough patches. Their love story and …

Australian fast-bowling superstar Mitchell Starc has rewritten cricket history, becoming the most successful left-arm pace bowler in Test cricket. Mitchell Starc surpasses Wasim Akram’s record feat The milestone came during the second Ashes 2025-26 Test at the Gabba, where Starc claimed his 415th Test wicket, surpassing Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s iconic tally of 414. Starc sealed the record on day …