Anshul Gupta

IPL 2026 auction: KKR secure Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore after fierce bidding war with LSG

Matheesha Pathirana was touted to be one of the biggest picks of the IPL 2026 auction and Kolkata Knight Riders ended up splurging INR 18 crore for the Sri Lankan pacer. Pathirana may not be in the best of form, but he has been a proven player in the IPL, and KKR will hope that he brings his best.

Top 5 most expensive players in IPL auction history, Green shatters Starc's record

Cameron Green may pocket just INR 18 crore out of his total paycheque of INR 25.2 crore, but the Australian all-rounder got to be the most expensive player at an IPL mini auction, shattering Mitchell Starc's record from a couple of years ago. Take a look at the most expensive list for the whole IPL-

IPL Auction 2026 Highlights: Franchises spend Rs 215.45 crore on 77 players, Green most expensive

IPL auction 2026 Highlights: A total of Rs 215.45 crore were spent at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi by 10 franchises to fill 77 player slots. Cameron Green was the most expensive player at Rs 25.2 crore and will play for KKR.

Abhishek Sharma becomes fastest Indian batter to hit 300 T20 sixes

Abhishek Sharma played yet another quickfire knock and got India off to a scintillating start in a run-chase of 117 against South Africa in the third T20I. Abhishek achieved a huge milestone while also guiding India to a seven-wicket win. The hosts took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

3 players Delhi Capitals will target in IPL 2026 auction

Delhi Capitals have a purse of INR 21.8 crore remaining with them, with as many as eight slots remaining. Delhi Capitals retained just three overseas players and their auction strategy will be built around the foreigners, including an opening partner for KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc's backup.

Bangladesh players' full availability in IPL 2026 doubtful, Abhimanyu Easwaran added to auction list

As many as seven Bangladeshi players have been shortlisted to be presented in the IPL 2026 auction. 31 overseas slots are available, out of the total 77, with Rs 237.55 crore available to spend with the 10 teams. The auction takes place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

England confirm their playing XI for 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide, make one change for do-or-die clash

England have made one change for the third and must-win Ashes clash against Australia in Adelaide. Australia are 2-0 ahead in the series, having won the first two games in Perth and Brisbane and one more win will mean that the urn will remain in Australia.

New Zealand announce squad for third West Indies Test; Ajaz Patel, Tom Blundell return

New Zealand made a couple of changes to their Test squad for the third and final game against the West Indies in Mount Maunganui. The Black Caps took a 1-0 lead in the second match, winning the game by nine wickets and will be keen to finish off the series with a win.

Messi GOAT tour India, Day 3 Highlights: Lionel Messi to spend night at Vantara after Delhi visit

Argentine legend Lionel Messi visited the national capital, New Delhi, as part of his GOAT India tour on Monday. Messi took part in a special event at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and met various dignitaries. He arrived in Gujarat to spend his night in the state.

New Zealand's Women's T20 World Cup triumph star out of next edition after opting for elbow surgery

Defending champions New Zealand have been dealt a body blow six months ahead of their Women’s T20 World Cup defence, with the off-spinner Eden Carson being ruled out of the tournament after opting for elbow surgery. Carson was a key member of the White Ferns’ title triumph in the UAE last year.

Dale Steyn, Morgan, Uthappa headline star-studded commentary panel for SA20's 2025-26 edition

The 2025-26 edition of the SA20 is set to kick off on Boxing Day, with the defending champions MI Cape Town taking on the Durban’s Super Giants in the opening game. The tournament is set to feature some of the best voices in the game, including representation from India, England and South Africa.

6 Pakistan players set to feature in Big Bash League 2025-26

Shreyas Iyer set to be present at Punjab Kings' table for IPL auction in Ponting's absence: Report

Punjab Kings will be without their head coach, Ricky Ponting, at the IPL 2026 auction. Kings, who reached the final of last year's IPL, fell just short of their maiden glory and hence, have just four slots left to be filled at the mini-auction and have Rs 11.50 crore to spend.

New Zealand provide injury update on pacer Blair Tickner for remainder of 2nd Test against WI

New Zealand's injury concerns continued to be on the rise as Blair Tickner, the best performer for the Black Caps on the opening day of the second Test against the West Indies, fell on his left shoulder. New Zealand will be keen to take a sizeable lead on the second day to force a positive result.

Samson to stay on bench, Harshit to return? Predicting India’s likely XI for 2nd T20I against SA

Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson lost his place in the Indian T20I side in Australia and the Men in Blue went in with a similar batting order in the series opener against South Africa. With India 1-0 ahead in the five-match series, the hosts are unlikely to change their line-up for the second game.

'Life has thrown a lot of lemons': Pandya reveals 'biggest motivation' and why self-belief is key

Hardik Pandya was simply sensational on his return to the Indian team after an injury layoff, smashing an unbeaten 59 off just 28 balls in the first T20I against South Africa in Cuttack. India won the game by 101 runs after bowling out South Africa for just 74 and took a 1-0 lead.

Dinesh Karthik joins London Spirit men's team as batting coach and mentor in a mini RCB reunion

London Spirit appointed Dinesh Karthik as the batting coach and mentor of the men's team ahead of the 2026 edition of the Hundred as part of the revamp in the backroom staff. London Spirit Men finished eighth in 2024 and seventh in 2025, having won just one and three games, respectively.

Virat Kohli rises to No 2 in latest ICC ODI rankings, Rohit Sharma retains his top spot

Virat Kohli was the leading run-getter in the three-match ODI series against South Africa, amassing 302 runs in as many innings, scoring a couple of centuries and an unbeaten fifty in the decider. Rohit Sharma, on the other hand, finished the series on a high with a 75-run knock.

Shai Hope becomes leading run-getter in international cricket in 2025 surpassing Shubman Gill

West Indies white-ball skipper Shai Hope became the leading run-getter in international cricket in the ongoing calendar year as he continued his smashing form in 2025. Hope, coming off a smashing ton in Christchurch, was the highest run-getter for his side in the first innings of the second Test.

9 new players including Chikara added in IPL auction list, Nikhil Chaudhary's nationality rectified

The BCCI made a few changes to the final IPL 2026 auction shortlist, which now comprises 359 players, with nine new names being added, including six Indians and three overseas, with seven of them being in the uncapped categories. The auction is set to take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.