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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 …

Australian all-rounder Michael Neser has emerged as a crucial inclusion in the Ashes squad, particularly for the pink-ball Test against England. His selection highlights Australia’s preference for seam-bowling depth in day-night conditions, where the pink ball is expected to offer significant movement under lights. Neser, an experienced domestic performer, provides a valuable bowling all-rounder option, bolstering the lower order batting …

Indian fast bowler Mohit Sharma has officially announced his retirement from all formats of cricket, bringing the curtain down on a professional journey spanning nearly 14 years. Veteran India seamer ends 14-year professional career The 37-year-old made the announcement through an emotional Instagram post, writing:“Today, with a full heart, I announce my retirement from all formats of cricket. From representing …

From high-profile overseas stars to out-of-favour Indian match-winners, the ₹2 crore base-price bracket for the IPL 2026 auction is stacked with big names headlined by Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, Steve Smith and Wanindu Hasaranga. A total of 45 players have entered the auction at this maximum reserve price, underlining how competitive the Abu Dhabi event on December 16 will be …

The buildup to the IPL 2026 mini auction has intensified after the BCCI confirmed a staggering 1,355 players had registered for the event ahead of the November 30 deadline. The auction, scheduled for December 16 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, features one of the largest preliminary lists in IPL history. Among the most notable entries is Australian all-rounder Cameron Green, …

Abhimanyu Easwaran, the Bengal captain, is one of the most consistent and prolific run-scorers in Indian domestic cricket. While primarily known for his red-ball excellence (averaging nearly 49 in First-Class cricket with 27 centuries), his recent T20 form has been explosive, highlighted by a blistering unbeaten 130 off just 66 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 (SMAT), a …

In a major announcement, former South African captain and star batter Faf du Plessis has brought his successful 14-year association with the Indian Premier League (IPL) to a close. Faf du Plessis ends illustrious 14-year IPL journey Du Plessis, who recently featured for the Delhi Capitals in the 2025 season, chose not to enter his name in the upcoming IPL …

In a move that signals the end of another spectacular era in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the West Indies all-rounder and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) icon, Andre Russell, has announced his retirement from the tournament. Andre Russell’s retirement from Indian Premier League (IPL) The news, shared by the superstar cricketer on November 30, brings his electrifying 12-season IPL journey …

Shah Rukh Khan marked the end of Andre Russell’s IPL playing career with an emotional public tribute, hailing the Caribbean player as a franchise legend and welcoming him into a new role as Kolkata Knight Riders’ “Power Coach” from the 2026 season. Russell retired from the IPL after 12 seasons but will continue to be part of the Knight Riders’ …

Andre Russell, the iconic all-rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has officially retired from the IPL after a glittering 14-season career with the league. Russell revealed his decision, expressing allegiance exclusively to KKR and declining to play for any other franchise, choosing instead to join KKR’s support staff as the team’s “Power Coach” for IPL 2026. Andre Russell’s loyalty to …