India secured a four-wicket victory in the first ODI against England in Nagpur, despite missing key batter Virat Kohli, who was ruled out due to a swollen right knee. The 36-year-old was expected to play, but his knee issue surfaced just hours before the match. Shreyas Iyer replaced him in the playing XI and delivered…
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a spectacle of talent, competition, and unparalleled entertainment. Yet, its auctions hold a charm of their own. The IPL 2025 auction took this to another level, smashing records as franchises invested INR 639.15 crore—the highest amount ever spent in an IPL auction. The event saw dramatic salary…
The IPL 2025 auction proved to be a transformative event for Punjab Kings (PBKS), who went all-in to secure a robust squad. Acquiring a total of 23 players over two days, PBKS made headlines with their ₹26.75 crore signing of India’s star batter Shreyas Iyer. The franchise also used the Right-to-Match (RTM) option to retain…
In a surprising development, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chose not to retain Shreyas Iyer, the captain who led them to an emphatic IPL 2024 title win. This decision caught the cricketing world’s attention, given Iyer’s recent success and his leadership role at KKR. Venky Mysore, KKR’s CEO, provided insights into this decision, clarifying that it…
As the IPL 2025 mega auction approaches, franchises are making bold moves to reshape their rosters. In a shocking twist, Delhi Capitals (DC) released their star wicketkeeper-batsman, Rishabh Pant. This decision instantly elevates Pant as the most anticipated player for the upcoming auction, which will unfold at the end of November. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)…