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Women’s Premier League 2026 mega auction ignited fierce bidding wars in New Delhi on November 27, marking the tournament’s first full-scale player reshuffle ahead of the season starting January 9 in Mumbai and Baroda. Franchises entered with a combined purse of over ₹41 crore, strategically deploying Right-to-Match (RTM) cards to reclaim stars after pre-auction retentions. All-rounder Deepti Sharma stole the …

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has strongly defended Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir after sharp criticism and public outrage erupted following 0-2 home Test series whitewash against South Africa. In an interview with India Today, Gavaskar blasted detractors for their “selective criticism,” arguing that many ignored Gambhir’s achievements earlier in the year but were quick to call for his removal after …

India’s 2-0 whitewash at home against South Africa in the 2025 Test series has sent shockwaves through Indian cricket. It marks the first time in 25 years that the Proteas have won a Test series in India – and they did it in dominant fashion. The defeat exposed several deep-rooted issues in India’s Test setup under head coach Gautam Gambhir, …

Indian cricket endured a dark afternoon in Guwahati as South Africa clinched a historic 408-run win to seal a 2-0 series sweep, triggering rare, angry scenes in the stands where fans targeted head coach Gautam Gambhir with “Gautam Gambhir haaye haaye” chants. The backlash has intensified scrutiny on Gambhir’s position, even as the former opener defended his tenure and placed the …

South Africa achieved a historic 2-0 Test series whitewash over India in the ongoing tour, marking their first triumph on Indian soil in 25 years. The dominant Proteas outclassed India with comprehensive performances, including a record 408-run victory in the second Test at Guwahati, which was India’s biggest-ever home defeat by runs. This result highlighted India’s struggles in Test cricket …

The cricket world is buzzing with anticipation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. With the schedule now officially launched, discussions are inevitably turning to potential finalists, rivalries, and dream scenarios. Amidst this excitement, Indian cricket icon Rohit Sharma, named as a tournament ambassador, offered his thoughts on the ultimate …

The second Test between India and South Africa at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium concluded with a devastating result for the hosts, who suffered a massive 408-run defeat. The loss not only sealed a 2-0 series sweep for the Proteas—their first Test series win on Indian soil since 2000—but also etched a grim new record into the history books. This monumental …

South African star Aiden Markram etched his name into cricketing folklore during the recently concluded second Test against India at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In a match dominated by South Africa from start to finish, Markram delivered one of the greatest fielding performances ever witnessed in Test cricket. His exceptional display not only contributed to the Proteas’ commanding …

India’s World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 campaign suffered a severe setback after their crushing 408-run defeat to South Africa in the second Test at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The loss – India’s biggest-ever home defeat by runs in Test cricket – has dealt a heavy blow to their standings in the WTC table. India, who previously occupied fourth place, …

Gautam Gambhir has found himself in the middle of rising scrutiny after India slipped to a 2-0 Test series defeat against South Africa — their first home whitewash to the Proteas in 25 years. With India’s red-ball fortunes dipping sharply under his tenure, Gambhir was compelled to address tough questions about his future during the post-match press conference in Guwahati. …