Author: Staff Reporter

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey hit a brilliant century against England in the third Test of the 2025/26 Ashes series to take Australia beyond 300 at the end of day one at the Adelaide Oval. After reaching the three-figure mark, the left-handed batter took off his helmet and looked up at the sky, honouring the memory of his late father. His father, Gordon, passed away on 25 September after a long battle with cancer, which was diagnosed in 2021, making the century especially significant. Speaking to Fox Cricket at the end of the opening day’s play, Carey said, “Dad probably played…

Gujarat Titans’ (GT) assistant coach Parthiv Patel believes that the franchise have given themselves strong and flexible options after the IPL 2026 auction. He also explained why the crucial No. 4 spot is not decided yet and how the batting line-up will depend on the match and pitch conditions. Talking about team selection, Patel said that they purchased players with the intention of adding them to the playing XI. “So basically, when we pick a team, it’s in our mind that whichever player comes in, he should fit into our team and be ready to play in the eleven,” Patel…

Punjab Kings (PBKS) bought Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly for INR 3 crore ahead of IPL 2026. Skipper Shreyas Iyer believes the young player will fit perfectly into their set-up. In a media release, Shreyas said: “Honestly, he wasn’t there in our minds at the start, but as we brainstormed and narrowed down our options, we realised he fit the position perfectly.” Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) started the bidding for Connolly, but PBKS had the last laugh. The 22-year-old will be making his debut in the IPL. He has the experience of playing four seasons in the Big Bash League (BBL),…

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green disappointed many with his first outing after becoming the most expensive overseas player in IPL history. On December 16, Kolkata Knight Riders spent a hefty amount of INR 25.20 crore to acquire him at the IPL 2026 auction. His early dismissal in the ongoing Ashes series has raised concerns over the expensive buy. On Day 1 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, Green was dismissed for a duck by England fast bowler Jofra Archer. In the first two Tests against England, Green scored a total of 69 runs and picked up only two wickets. At…

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bought young Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana for a whopping INR 18 crore in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. Following the move, Pathirana shared an emotional post on Instagram, thanking his former captain MS Dhoni and the entire Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise for supporting him through his highs and lows. He wrote: “I am forever grateful to Dhoni bhai for the guidance and trust, Kasi sir and the management for believing in me, my teammates for standing by me like brothers, and every loyal CSK fan who supported me through every high and low. Your love…

India spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who is from Rajasthan, seemed very happy to represent his home team Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL. Speaking on the show Match Centre Live Auction 2026, the former No. 1 T20I-ranked bowler said that he will have the opportunity to learn from Ravindra Jadeja’s experience while playing for his new franchise. “There’s nothing better than getting the opportunity to play for your home team. Bowling alongside Ravindra Jadeja will mean a lot to me — it will be a huge learning experience because there is so much to learn from him. He has been playing…

Former India spinner Anil Kumble wants Cameron Green to open for his new franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2026. Speaking on JioStar, Kumble said: “I would like to see him play the opening slot for KKR. I think, in terms of a finisher, KKR already have a decent line-up. They have Rinku Singh, for instance. I don’t think they utilised their resources well last season. If you compare it to the season when they won the trophy, it was a similar kind of line-up. Yes, of course, Shreyas Iyer, the skipper, was missing, and Mitchell Starc, the…

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal praised the IPL 2026 mini-auction, saying it clearly showed how much importance franchises have started giving to uncapped players. Jindal also highlighted how scouts have become a key part of squad planning by helping franchises identify young talents who can go on to make headlines in world cricket. Highlighting the evolution of the IPL, in an interaction, Jindal said: “Every year, the IPL is evolving and becoming more mature as a franchise-based league. Scouting has become a very large part of the IPL, and because of that, a few names were already known to all…

Mumbai Indians (MI) owner Akash Ambani said that the real reason for bringing back Quinton de Kock into their squad is the wicketkeeper-batter’s chemistry with former captain Rohit Sharma. Speaking to the broadcaster, Ambani mentioned De Kock as a “good IPL performer.” “If you’ve seen, we’ve bid for Quinney in every auction that he’s been available. Even last year, we were bidding against KKR for him. And the real thought process is there’s a real chemistry now between Rohit and Quinney. They were the championship-winning opening pair for us. Yes, it’s been five (four) years later — that’s what I…

Rajasthan Royals (RR) co-owner Manoj Badale has finally broken his silence on the big decisions taken by the franchise ahead of IPL 2026. He addressed Kumar Sangakkara’s appointment as the new head coach after serving as director of cricket and also dismissed the rumours about the sale of the franchise. Speaking about the changes, Badale explained the thinking behind Sangakkara’s role. “Tough decision (on coaching restructuring). Kumar Sangakkara has been a coach before. It was about simplification. No judgment on Rahul Dravid, who remains one of the greatest to have coached India,” Badale said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. Sangakkara took…