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File photo of Hemang Badani during a press conference. (PTI) The Hundred franchise Southern Braves picked the likes of Adil Rashid, Marcus Stoinis, Tristan Stubbs and Thomas Rew forming a composition that includes young and experienced players alike. After the auction, team’s coach Hemang Badani explained the tricky task of manoeuvring a cricket auction. Badani…

MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could potentially be the final season in which legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni appears in the famous yellow jersey of the Chennai Super Kings.Speaking about Dhoni’s immense value to the franchise, Pathan admitted it is almost impossible…

File photo of Hemang Badani during a press conference. (PTI) As debates rages over the inclusion of Abrar Ahmed in the Sunrisers Leeds squad during The Hundred auction, Southern Braves head coach Hemang Badani says his franchise approached the draft with a simple principle: stick to the plan and build the best possible squad. He…

Two assistant coaches of the New Zealand national cricket team, Luke Ronchi and Jacob Oram, have been allowed by New Zealand Cricket to take up coaching roles with Islamabad United in the 2026 edition of the Pakistan Super League starting March 26.Ronchi will serve as the head coach of the PSL franchise, while Oram will…

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, 2nd ODI: Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Pakistan in the second ODI on Friday, as the hosts looked to seal the three-match series after taking an early lead. Bangladesh dominated the series opener on Wednesday, bowling Pakistan out for just 114…

James Coles (Getty Images) The Hundred Auction 2026 delivered plenty of surprises as franchises spent heavily to secure top talent for the upcoming season. While some big names went unsold, several players attracted massive bids, highlighting the growing financial strength of England’s 100-ball league. However, when discussions around record-breaking auctions begin, it is hard to…

Ricky Ponting. (Image: Getty) Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting gave star England allrounder Will Jacks a perfect 10/10 rating for his performances in the T20 World Cup. Indian stars Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah followed closely with 9.5/10.Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament for his impressive performances in the second half of the…

James Coles (Getty Images) The first-ever auction for The Hundred took place at the iconic Piccadilly Lights in London on Thursday, with several young uncapped English cricketers attracting big bids. All-rounder James Coles emerged as the most expensive buy of the day after being snapped up by London Spirit for a whopping £390,000 (approximately Rs…

It’s been acclaimed as the knock of the century. No other innings evokes such fond memories and awe as VVS Laxman’s 281 at the Eden Gardens in 2001. The stylish Hyderabadi’s chutzpah and steely resolve allied beautifully in constructing a magnificent edifice that halted the bull run of Steve Waugh’s rampaging Aussies. Laxman vividly recounts…

File Pic: VVS Laxman (TOI Photo) I was making a comeback after nearly two years and everything around the team had changed: the fitness levels, the attitude and the mindset.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!I still remember the evening after Australia enforced the follow-on. National selector Madan Lal asked us to…