Chennai Super Kings are preparing for a future without MS Dhoni, targeting Rishabh Pant for the IPL 2025 auction. Although Dhoni is expected to be retained as an ‘uncapped player’ under new rules, the franchise is focused on long-term planning. According to reports, CSK aims to secure Pant if he enters the auction pool, shaping […]
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Sandeep Sharma are set to be retained by the Rajasthan Royals (RR) ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, according to ESPNcricinfo. This will give the franchise two right-to-match (RTM) card options. All four players had standout seasons, with Samson scoring 531 runs and Parag notching 573 runs, […]
The third Test match between India and New Zealand will begin at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After losing the first two matches of the three-Test series, India is eager to secure a victory in this final match and salvage some pride. The Kiwis, confident after their success, will be aiming for a clean sweep of […]
Pakistan will host the ICC Champions Trophy next year, and the PCB is making all the necessary arrangements as the tournament returns to their soil after several years. Mohammad Rizwan, recently appointed captain of Pakistan’s T20 team, expressed his desire for India to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy. He stated that everyone in Pakistan […]
The ICC has appointed Sumathi Dharmawardena from Sri Lanka as the new Independent Chairman of its Anti-Corruption Unit, succeeding Sir Ronnie Flanagan after 14 years. Dharmawardena, who has extensive legal experience, including roles with Interpol and the UN, will oversee the ACU starting November 1, 2024. His role includes leading efforts to combat corruption in […]
Kagiso Rabada has overtaken Jasprit Bumrah to claim the top position in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after a stellar performance against Bangladesh. Bumrah dropped to third, while Josh Hazlewood moved to second. Yashasvi Jaiswal rose to third among batters, but Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli fell out of the top 10, landing at […]
MS Dhoni was asked about the continuous discussions about his retention ahead of IPL 2025. He came up with a hilarious reply. “Everyone is a team owner now,” Dhoni said. “Whatever player they desire, whichever player is going up for auction and whoever they decide to purchase. IPL auction works in mysterious ways.,” he added. […]
With the IPL 2025 retention deadline coming on October 31, all 10 IPL teams are set to reveal their list of retentions. The franchises are allowed to retain as many as six players. The franchises might offer lucrative contracts to players. Let’s take a look at five players who could be retained for ₹20 crores. […]
Fans are eagerly waiting for the announcement of the players’ retentions for the upcoming IPL as the deadline approaches, i.e, October 31. As per reports, star batter Virat Kohli is keen to return as the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He stepped down from the role after IPL 2021. Since RCB is set to release […]
Reports say that Washington Sundar will enter the IPL auction in Riyadh next month, with SunRisers Hyderabad unlikely to retain him. Interest has been shown from the Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Gujarat Titans. SRH plans to retain Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, and Abhishek Sharma. Cummins will receive INR 18 crore, a pay cut […]
Pakistan’s new white-ball captain, Muhammad Rizwan, initially reluctant to accept the role, has agreed to the PCB’s new selection policy, which limits his voting rights on touring squads and playing elevens. Following the resignation of head coach Gary Kirsten, Rizwan will serve in an advisory capacity, with the final decisions resting with the selection committee […]
Indian wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan shared insights into his challenging year, including being left out of the BCCI contracts list. Despite this setback, he excelled in domestic tournaments, earning a spot in the India A squad for Australia. Kishan credited Hardik Pandya for guiding him, emphasizing the importance of practical thinking in overcoming obstacles.
Lucknow Super Kings has made its first official signing for IPL 2025, retaining West Indies wicket-keeper batter Nicholas Pooran for ₹18 crore. Pooran visited the Kolkata office of the RPSG group on Tuesday to finalize his retention with team owner Sanjiv Goenka. Originally signed for ₹16 crore in 2023, Pooran is also being considered as […]
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma has achieved a career-best No. 2 ranking in the Women’s ODI bowlers list, as per the latest update from the ICC. Her three wickets in the first two matches against New Zealand propelled her two places up the rankings. Additionally, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine reached a career-high eighth position in […]
Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar made headlines by scoring the fifth-fastest century in Ranji Trophy history, reaching 100 runs in just 68 balls against Haryana. His remarkable innings not only placed him in the record books but also boosted Madhya Pradesh’s chances in their third-round match at Holkar Stadium. Patidar surpassed Naman Ojha’s previous record […]