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With the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaching, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) find themselves in a peculiar position. Having retained a strong core of players, including the likes of Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood, the team possesses a solid foundation. However, their remaining purse of just INR 16.4 crore and a tight limit of eight available slots (including two overseas) means their …

Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has offered a detailed analysis of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) auction strategy for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, which is defined by their need to reinforce the squad after a dismal previous season. With a sizable purse of INR 43.40 crore, the five-time champions are expected to make aggressive bids for players who …

Virat Kohli capped off a sensational return to ODI cricket by choosing his favourite innings from India’s 2-1 series win over South Africa – a series in which he struck 135, 102 and 65 not out and earned his 20th Player of the Series award in international cricket. Virat Kohli rediscovers vintage form with series-winning brilliance against South Africa The …

In a moment that perfectly captured his renewed focus on fitness, India‘s veteran opener, Rohit Sharma, gently but firmly refused to eat the celebratory victory cake after the team sealed a decisive 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa on Saturday. His witty reason, caught on video, has since gone viral, leaving fans and teammates alike in splits. Rohit Sharma …

Jofra Archer and Steve Smith delivered the most explosive moment of the pink-ball Test at the Gabba on Day 4, engaging in a heated mid-pitch confrontation during Australia’s chase of 65-run target. The fiery exchange revived a rivalry that has simmered since Archer’s iconic hostile spell at Lord’s in 2019, adding fresh drama to a match Australia ultimately won by …

Steve Smith delivered one of the defining moments of the Ashes 2025-26 with a sensational one-handed catch at second slip on day four of the second Test at the Gabba, a grab that shifted momentum decisively in Australia’s favour. With England grinding their way to 230/6, leading by 47 and threatening to stretch the game deep, Smith’s reflex brilliance ended …

Australia produced a ruthless performance at The Gabba, storming to a 8-wicket win over England on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test and taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the 2025-26 series. Despite a spirited English resistance in their second innings, the modest fourth-innings chase was never going to trouble the hosts, who wrapped up the match with ease. …

India women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana has officially confirmed that her wedding to music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off, putting an end to the intense speculation that has dominated social media in recent weeks. Smriti Mandhana breaks silence on her wedding In a rare personal statement posted on Instagram, the usually private opener said she felt compelled to …

The cricketing world is still buzzing from the stellar performances of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India’s recent 2-1 ODI series triumph over South Africa. Having now committed exclusively to the 50-over format for the national side, both senior batters once again demonstrated why they remain the backbone of India’s limited-overs setup. Kohli’s sensational run of form—featuring back-to-back centuries …

South Africa Women will look to seal the three-match T20I series when they face Ireland Women in the second encounter at Boland Park, Paarl, on Sunday, December 7. Following a dominant 105-run victory in the opener, the hosts are full of confidence, thanks to strong contributions from captain Laura Wolvaardt, all-rounders Marizanne Kapp and Sune Luus, and the economy of …