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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK), known for their ‘Dad’s Army’ philosophy of strategic continuity and veteran expertise, find themselves in an unprecedented phase of squad overhaul following a disappointing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season where they finished at the bottom. Chennai Super Kings: The quest for the sixth title at the IPL 2026 mini-auction The franchise has since engaged …

Following his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a player, KKR legend Andre Russell will now transition into a coaching role with the franchise, serving as the new ‘Power Coach’ for the upcoming 2026 season. After being released ahead of the auction, Russell chose to end his playing days in the league, explaining he didn’t want to fade …

The stage is set for the IPL 2026 mini-auction, and the spotlight has firmly turned onto Indian middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan. Long seen as a red-ball specialist despite an explosive start to his IPL career, the star has delivered a timely and emphatic statement of intent. Just weeks before the auction, Sarfaraz smashed his maiden T20 century—an electrifying 47-ball 100*—for …

IPL 2026 mini‑auction, set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, is shaping up as one of the most competitive player markets in recent memory, with 1,355 players in the pool and franchises like KKR and LSG holding massive purses to rebuild or fine‑tune their squads. Among the big names available is veteran South African finisher David Miller, who was released …

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 …

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 …

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 …