Several prominent players, including Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, who were not retained by their respective teams—Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)—have set their base price at ₹2 crore for the IPL 2025 mega auction. Other high-profile Indian cricketers, such as Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal (both released by Rajasthan Royals), have also listed ₹2 crore as their base price. Mohammed Shami, who hasn’t played competitive cricket since the 2023 ODI World Cup final, has been released by Gujarat Titans and has opted for a ₹2 crore base price. Other notable Indian players…
Author: Virat Verma
With all 10 IPL teams preparing to spend a combined Rs 641.5 crore on 204 available slots, the IPL 2025 mega auction is expected to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. According to a PTI report, franchises have already been informed about the auction dates, and an official announcement from the BCCI on the dates and venue is anticipated soon. A BCCI source reportedly confirmed, “The IPL auctions will be held in Riyadh, and franchises have been notified. The likely dates are November 24 and 25.” The IPL 2025 mega auction promises to be a…
With stars like Rishabh Pant and K L Rahul available, IPL team owners are eagerly anticipating the upcoming players’ auction, which is set to break all-time records due to the exceptional Indian talent on offer. Alongside Pant and Rahul, the auction pool will include Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami, all of whom have the potential to spark bidding wars. However, Pant is expected to be the main attraction at the two-day event scheduled for the third week of December. The retention cap of Rs 75 crore for international players, along with Right To Match…
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that it will host its first men’s T10 tournament, the Lanka T10 Super League, from December 12 to 22. The tournament will run for 11 days, fitting between the second Test match in South Africa and a white-ball series in New Zealand later in December. SLC is partnering with T Ten Sports Management, T Ten Global Sports, and Innovative Production Group to organize the league. Teams will have the option to select emerging players from Zimbabwe and the West Indies, where T Ten Global Sports is also involved in cricket initiatives. A player draft…
Star all-rounder Washington Sundar has earned a call-up to India’s updated squad for the second and third Test matches against New Zealand, following his impressive 152-run innings in the Ranji Trophy. In an official statement on Sunday, the BCCI announced, “The Men’s Selection Committee has added Mr. Washington Sundar to India’s squad for the remainder of the IDFC First Bank Test series against New Zealand.” They also mentioned that Sundar will join the team in Pune ahead of the second Test. Washington’s standout performance came during the second round of the Ranji Trophy, where he scored a brilliant 152 runs…
A new development in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction rules has come to light. According to reports from ESPN Cricinfo and Cricbuzz, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) plans to retain South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen for Rs 23 crore, exceeding the Rs 18 crore limit set by the IPL Governing Council for the first retention slot by Rs 5 crore. This adjustment allows franchises to retain players for amounts higher or lower than the designated slabs, as long as the total retained purse remains within the Rs 75 crore cap. While the IPL stipulates that the first retention is Rs 18…
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir has faced significant backlash on social media following a post promoting a fantasy cricket app. Gambhir shared an advertisement for Real11, stating, “Hopefully, India will continue their domination against Bangladesh in T20Is as well. Enjoy the three-match series with Real11official. Share your opinion in a Yes/No and avail instant cash rewards,” on X (formerly Twitter). This post drew criticism from his followers, who accused him of promoting a “betting app,” pointing out his previous criticisms of former cricketers who endorsed pan masala and betting apps, labeling it as “double standards.” Earlier, Indian all-rounder…
Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan voiced his frustration after Pakistan dropped Babar Azam from the second Test against England, following their 1-0 deficit in the ongoing three-match series. “Pakistan haven’t won in a while… Go 1-0 down in the series and decide to drop their best player, @babarazam258… Pakistan cricket is always full of surprises, but this one tops the lot. Absolutely a stupid decision… unless he asked for a break!” Vaughan posted on X. On Sunday, Pakistan made the surprising decision to drop Babar, along with Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Sarfaraz Ahmed, for the remaining two Tests…
There has been much discussion about the 2025 Champions Trophy being held in Pakistan and its implications for India’s participation. Due to political tensions, India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series in over a decade, only facing each other in international tournaments. While Pakistan traveled to India for the 2023 ODI World Cup, India has not yet confirmed its plans for the Champions Trophy. Although Lahore has reportedly been set as the final’s venue, a report from Telegraph.co.uk suggests that the final could be moved to Dubai if India qualifies for the 2025 Champions Trophy final. The report…
The National Cricket League (NCL) is excited to announce that Sachin Tendulkar, known as the “Michael Jordan of Cricket,” has joined its ownership group. Tendulkar’s involvement aims to make cricket a popular sport in the U.S. He will present the championship trophy to the winning team at the NCL’s first tournament, marking a significant moment for cricket in America. Sachin Tendulkar shared, “Cricket has been my life’s greatest journey, and I am pleased to join the National Cricket League at such an exciting time for the sport in the U.S. I look forward to being part of this new initiative…