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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 …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi delivered high-stakes drama as franchises scrambled to build championship squads, with Delhi Capitals emerging as smart operators in a ₹124.65 crore spending spree. DC filled their 25-player roster, including eight overseas stars, leaving just ₹0.35 crore unspent, showcasing strategic retentions and calculated buys amid fierce bidding wars. Retained captain Axar Patel anchored the core …

With the IPL 2026 mini auction concluding on December 16, discussions around title contenders have gathered pace. Adding weight to the debate, veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his prediction for the four teams most likely to reach the semifinals next season. Drawing from his experience as both a player and keen observer, Ashwin highlighted squad stability, smart auction …

IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16 marked a high-stakes mini-auction where franchises splurged over ₹215 crore on 77 players from a 369-player pool. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), armed with the largest purse of ₹64.3 crore after bold pre-auction releases, dominated proceedings by securing the two most expensive buys: Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a record ₹25.20 crore …