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Ravi Bishnoi (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi described his return to Rajasthan Royals as “like playing at home” after the inaugural champions secured him for Rs 7.2 crore at the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. The bidding for the 25-year-old turned intense before the Royals finally had the last word…

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings head into the IPL auction with a sizeable purse of Rs 43.40 crore and nine slots to fill, including four overseas positions, giving the five-time champions ample flexibility to reshape their squad. CSK have opted for a bold reset, releasing several high-profile names such as Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Rachin…

Aquib Nabi (Agency Image) Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has become one of the standout stories of the IPL 2026 auction, being snapped up by Delhi Capitals for a staggering Rs 8.40 crore. The uncapped Indian seamer has been making waves with consistent performances across domestic tournaments, and the Capitals moved quickly to secure…

Cameron Green of Australia speaks to media during his press conference before an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) Kokata Knight Rider’s (KKR) bid at Rs 25.20 for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green made him the most expensive overseas player at an Indian Premier…

Punjab Kings auction. (Image: X) An unusual incident occurred at the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai when Punjab Kings attempted to retract their successful bid for cricketer Shashank Singh, citing a case of mistaken identity due to two players sharing the same name in the auction pool.The confusion unfolded immediately after Punjab Kings won the…

IPL Auction 2026 Live Updates: Cameron Green could well emerge as the biggest beneficiary of the IPL mini-auction’s skewed demand-supply dynamics, particularly around seam-bowling all-rounders, when franchises gather today. With 77 slots to be filled and a cumulative purse of Rs 237.55 crore, teams with money to spend are expected to dictate the tempo, while…

Arshdeep Singh and teammates. (Image: X/BCCI) DHARAMSHALA: For a long time leading up to the T20 World Cup in 2024, India copped a lot of criticism for their rather conservative approach to batting in the format. When the transition happened under new coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, the batting line-up was filled with…

Usman Khawaja during an Australia nets session. (Getty Images) Fit-again opener Usman Khawaja was the biggest casualty as Australia named their XI for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide starting Wednesday, opting to back continuity at the top while recalling captain Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon in a bid to seal the series….

Vaibhav Suryavanshi (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi was in unstoppable form when he walked to the crease against UAE in the ACC Men’s Asia Cup, blasting an incredible 171 runs off just 95 balls, including 14 sixes and 9 fours. All eyes were on the 14-year-old once again when India faced their arch-rivals Pakistan…

Cameron Green (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) As the IPL 2026 mini auction gets underway on Tuesday, 16 December, attention is not just on the bidding battles but on a key rule that has quietly reshaped how overseas players are paid. While franchises may still drive prices higher inside the auction room, foreign cricketers will…