Author: Staff Reporter

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa said that KKR could spend a hefty amount on Australia’s Cameron Green at the 2026 IPL auction. Speaking on JioHotstar, Uthappa, who was representing KKR in the mock auction, said that Green is a perfect candidate to bat at No. 3. “I knew CSK would also go after a middle-order all-rounder. I thought they would go somewhere around ₹25–28 crore,” he said. “Realistically, I think they would go up to around ₹20 crore in the actual auction, because they would want to keep space for other Indian and overseas players as well.…

The CEO of Delhi Capitals (DC) Sunil Gupta has clarified the franchise’s intentions ahead of the upcoming IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16. Sunil said that the team would adopt a flexible yet aggressive approach at the auction, having missed out on the playoffs by just one point in IPL 2025. Speaking about the retained players and the objectives of the franchise, he said in a video released by DC: “We have retained a solid group of players from last season. While we narrowly missed out on qualifying for the playoffs, it was a campaign filled…

Former India batter Robin Uthappa said that young sensation Abhishek Sharma reminds him of former Sri Lankan hard-hitting all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya. Speaking on JioStar, Uthappa said that Abhishek’s hitting abilities instil fear among opposition bowlers. “He’s already hit over 300 sixes in T20 cricket, which tells you what a powerful and dynamic batter he is. In fact, he reminds me of Sanath Jayasuriya—sheer dominance as an opening batter. It instils intimidation and fear in bowlers, something you only see when players are in scorching form. Despite being a youngster, he’s had a prolific year. Teams are planning for him, trying…

Pakistan star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi had a tough start to his Big Bash League (BBL) career. Shaheen made his debut for Brisbane Heat, which ended badly against Melbourne Renegades in Geelong. He was not allowed to finish his bowling spell, which left Shaheen visibly disappointed. Shaheen struggled from the start and turned out to be the most expensive bowler of the match. After giving away runs in his first two overs, he was brought back to bowl in the 18th over to prevent Renegades from scoring. Instead, he bowled two dangerous waist-high full tosses, known as beamers. After…

Ravichandran Ashwin has raised concerns over Shubman Gill’s place in India’s T20I squad, mainly because Gill is not just an opener but also the vice-captain. Ashwin feels decisions on Gill’s batting order or place in the playing XI cannot be taken lightly, as dropping a vice-captain is not easy, especially with the T20 World Cup knocking at the door. Speaking on Ash ki Baat, Ashwin shared his concerns and said, “I am a little concerned. Shubman is not only the opener but also the vice-captain. How will you remove the vice-captain? It is going to be an incredibly tough decision.…

India’s young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s form has sparked a big debate in Indian cricket. His childhood coach Manish Ojha believes he is ready to be part of India’s T20I squad. Ojha feels the 14-year-old’s brilliant performances make him ready for the big stage. Speaking to IndiaToday.in, the coach backed Vaibhav for an early international debut, especially in the T20 format. “In my opinion, he’s absolutely ready, at least for the Indian T20 team,” Manish said after Vaibhav scored 171 against the UAE in a U19 World Cup match in Dubai. He highlighted the level of competition Vaibhav has already faced,…

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has predicted two players — David Miller and Jonny Bairstow — who could attract hefty amounts in the upcoming IPL 2026 auction. Speaking on JioHotstar, Bangar said many franchises could go for Miller because of his finishing abilities. “David Miller will likely be among the top three most expensive players in this auction. Several teams need a player with his finishing ability — Gujarat Titans, for instance, would benefit from his experience, while Kolkata Knight Riders could target him too, especially with Andre Russell’s retirement and a healthy purse at their disposal.” In the…

India captain Suryakumar Yadav once again failed with the bat, scoring just 12 runs in a run chase of 118 in the third T20I of the five-match series in Dharamsala. It was his 20th innings this year without a single fifty. Under his captaincy, the team has been doing well, but his form with the bat remains a major area of concern for the Men in Blue. When asked about his own batting form, the 35-year-old said during the post-match presentation: “The thing is, I’ve been batting beautifully in the nets. I’m trying everything that’s in my control. And when…

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya achieved a historic milestone during the third T20I against South Africa at Dharamsala. Pandya became the first pace-bowling all-rounder to complete 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in T20 Internationals on Sunday, December 14. Hardik achieved this milestone when he dismissed South Africa batter Tristan Stubbs (9) in the seventh over of the innings. After this wicket, he became only the third Indian bowler to claim 100 or more T20I wickets. Pandya joined the elite club of Jasprit Bumrah (101) and Arshdeep Singh (107), who is one of India’s most reliable T20I bowlers. Earlier, several players achieved…

The Ayush Mhatre-led India U19 team defeated Pakistan U19 by 90 runs in their Group A match of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025. Aaron George’s fighting 85, coupled with Kanishk Chouhan’s all-round brilliance, guided the Men in Blue to victory. Winning the toss, the Pakistan U19 team opted to field first. India suffered an early blow as teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi was dismissed for just five runs. However, Mhatre and George rebuilt the innings, adding 49 runs for the second wicket. George then stitched together another significant partnership of 60 runs with wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu. Chouhan also contributed…