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The IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi has been rocked by a bizarre controversy involving former India legend Ravichandran Ashwin and his long-time franchise, Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Following his retirement from the IPL in August 2025, Ashwin has transitioned into a popular digital analyst, but his recent ‘perfect’ predictions have landed him in hot water with a section of …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi has left Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with one of the most explosive and balanced squads on paper, combining a retained core of proven match-winners with a string of smart additions to strengthen their batting depth and all-round options. With a purse spend of 119.55 crore and only 5.45 crore left, the Orange Army have clearly …

Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner Ness Wadia has publicly criticised Australia wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, accusing him of acting unprofessionally over how he communicated his availability for IPL 2026, a controversy that escalated after Inglis secured a lucrative deal at the auction. The sharp remarks followed a dramatic sequence of events that left PBKS frustrated and questioning the transparency of the process, …

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially hit the ‘reset’ button. Following a high-stakes IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, the franchise has emerged with a squad that looks drastically different from the ‘experienced’ units of the past. Former CSK batter and cricket analyst Subramaniam Badrinath has voiced his approval of this transition, breaking down a playing 12 that balances blockbuster …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction delivered its usual dose of drama, big spends, and heart-stopping moments. Amidst the flurry of high-profile retentions and multi-crore bids for international stars, one story truly resonated with cricket fans: the emotional comeback of Sarfaraz Khan. After going unsold in the initial rounds, the prolific domestic batter found a new home with the …

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have faced an early hurdle in their preparations for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as newly acquired Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is set to miss the opening week of the tournament. During the recent auction in Abu Dhabi, KKR secured the left-arm seamer for a career-high ₹9.20 crore after a fierce bidding war with Chennai Super …

IPL 2026 auction unfolded with intense bidding wars, reshaping team lineups as franchises vied for top talent to chase glory in the upcoming season. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) emerged as aggressive spenders, exhausting nearly their entire ₹120.45 crore purse to assemble a 25-player squad featuring explosive batters and lethal pacers. Rishabh Pant commanded a record ₹27 crore as LSG’s marquee …

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi with one of the largest purses in the room, signaling a massive intent to overhaul their core for the future. Known for their calculated approach, the five-time champions made waves by aggressively pursuing a blend of high-impact international stars and expensive domestic uncapped talents. However, despite their …

IPL 2026 auction concluded recently, with teams like Gujarat Titans (GT) making calculated moves to bolster their line-ups ahead of the upcoming season. GT entered with a substantial purse of ₹125 crore, spending ₹123.05 crore on a balanced 25-player squad featuring seven overseas talents. This mini-auction phase highlighted GT’s focus on retaining proven performers while targeting value buys to address …

The IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi was a historic event that rewrote the record books, headlined by Cameron Green’s staggering ₹25.20 crore move to KKR. However, the true shockwaves were felt during the ‘Unsold’ calls. As franchises pivoted aggressively toward Gen-Z Indian talent—paying up to ₹14.20 crore for uncapped stars like Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma—several established international icons …