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Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting has spoken about the big decision behind releasing Glenn Maxwell ahead of the IPL 2026 season. Ponting said the call was made after assessing the overall team balance and Maxwell’s recent form, which had not lived up to expectations. Ponting, while speaking to Star Sports, reflected on Maxwell’s struggles last season. He said, “Love Glenn and what he brings to the game. Unfortunately, last year we weren’t able to get the best out of him.” The Australian all-rounder, known for his ability to change games with explosive batting and handy off-spin, failed to…

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja added another feather to his Test cap as he completed the double of 4000 runs and 300 wickets. He became the fourth player in the history of red-ball cricket to achieve this feat. The left-hander reached the milestone during the ongoing first Test of the two-match series against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Legendary Kapil Dev was the first Indian to achieve this double. Jadeja, who needed just 10 runs to reach the 4000-run mark, completed it on Day 2 of the Test. Players with 4000 Test runs and 300 Test wickets…

Former India spinner Anil Kumble expressed surprise at Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) decision to trade Ravindra Jadeja to Rajasthan Royals (RR). Speaking on the broadcaster’s show, Kumble said that the arrival of Sanju Samson will be a major boost for CSK going forward. “It’s a big move. It’s a big move because Chennai Super Kings generally don’t really trade their players who’ve been with them for a while, and I was a bit surprised that Jadeja moved to Rajasthan Royals. Obviously, Sanju Samson coming to CSK is a plus and a positive, because MS Dhoni, I’m not sure how long…

The list of all retained and released players for each franchise ahead of IPL 2026 has been officially announced. Some of the releases have left fans surprised. For example, Andre Russell has been released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), while Matheesha Pathirana has been released by Chennai Super Kings (CSK). KKR will enter the auction with the highest purse remaining — ₹64.3 crore. The mini-auction is reportedly set to take place in mid-December 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Chennai Super Kings Players Retained: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, MS Dhoni, Urvil Patel, Sanju Samson (trade-in), Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton,…

India vice-captain Rishabh Pant broke another record on Day 2 of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens. He became the Indian batter with the most sixes in Test cricket, smashing 92 sixes in just 83 innings. Pant crossed Virender Sehwag’s record of 91 sixes in 108 innings. He also moved into the elite group of the world’s top Test six-hitters, joining Ben Stokes (136 in 206 innings), Brendon McCullum (107 in 176 innings), Adam Gilchrist (100 in 137 innings), Tim Southee (98 in 156 innings), Chris Gayle (98 in 182 innings) and Jacques Kallis (97 in…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a brand-new tournament for women’s cricket called the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy. Thailand will host the tournament from 20 to 30 November. Eight teams will take part in the tournament. Five of these teams have ODI status, and the other three are the highest-ranked T20I teams as of 1 May 2025. All teams will play each other once in a round-robin format. Two grounds in Bangkok — Terdthai Cricket Ground and the Asian Institute of Technology Ground — will host the matches. The host country is the highest-ranked team in the tournament (11th),…

Mark Wood has been cleared of a hamstring injury ahead of England’s opening Ashes Test in Perth. However, he will not partake on the final day of England’s practice game versus England Lions at Lilac Hill. The England Cricket release noted: “Following precautionary scans on Friday, England fast bowler Mark Wood has been cleared of any concerns regarding his left hamstring. “He is not expected to feature today – the third day of England’s warm-up match against the Lions XI at Lilac Hill Park, Perth. Wood will continue to train as planned in the build-up to the first Test in…

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Viswanathan opened up about trading Ravindra Jadeja, saying the decision was taken by the team management after the veteran all-rounder agreed to move to Rajasthan Royals (RR). Along with Jadeja, Sam Curran has also been traded. CSK have brought in former RR skipper Sanju Samson in return for Jadeja and Curran. Explaining the decision made by the five-time winners, Viswanathan said in a video released by CSK on their official YouTube channel: “We must consult the players concerned, and it was only after mutual agreement that we undertook this.” Jadeja will be seen playing…

India’s premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah produced a brilliant five-wicket haul against South Africa on the opening day of the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. South African legend Dale Steyn was left impressed with Bumrah’s control and impact, saying the Indian pacer’s “name gets him wickets.” Steyn said at the broadcaster’s post-match show: “Bumrah hits you with pace — 145, 140 km/h — it’s really quick. He doesn’t give anything away and still picks up wickets. That’s his mastery. His name brings a threat. In the dressing room, the discussion among batters will be: ‘Let’s see through his spell.…

Agra witnessed massive celebrations on Thursday, November 13, 2025, as thousands of fans lined the streets to welcome India Women’s team all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who returned home after being adjudged Player of the Tournament in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The city hosted a grand road show where crowds gathered in huge numbers, cheering, waving flags, and celebrating one of India’s most admired cricketers. Deepti, visibly emotional, thanked her hometown for its constant support. “Coming back to Agra feels like coming back to the people who shaped my journey. This honour belongs to the city as much as it…