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Axar Patel has been a mainstay for India in limited-overs cricket. He has been valuable with his left-arm spin and more than handy with his performances with the bat. Patel has even shown his all-round brilliance in domestic cricket while playing for Gujarat and a couple of franchises in the IPL. But what makes him a complete player are his leadership skills. Patel has decent experience captaining teams in domestic cricket. And he has also served as the vice-captain of India’s T20I squad. Here you can look at Axar Patel’s captaincy record in IPL and T20 cricket. Read Also:- IPL…

Ajinkya Rahane has been a dependable batter in the Indian cricket circuit. That led to him playing for India across formats and even in the ICC tournaments. While Rahane is no longer in the scheme of things, he continues to ply his trade in domestic and IPL cricket. But apart from being a reliable batter, he is also a good leader. Rahane had the opportunity to lead India in all three formats, with the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy victory being the highlight of his brief stint. Here you can look at Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy record in all formats of cricket. Ajinkya…

India Claim a Tight 2-Run Win Over Pakistan in Rain-Hit Clash – In a high-intensity match at the Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, India edged out Pakistan by 2 runs (DLS method) in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025.The game promised big hits and quick wickets—and delivered all of it before rain brought an early end. India Set 86/4 in 6 Overs After Explosive Start After Pakistan won the toss and chose to field, India got off to a flying start with Robin Uthappa and Bharat Chipli attacking from the first ball. Key Highlights of India’s Innings Despite quick wickets in…

The UP Warriorz have taken the biggest and boldest step ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction by releasing almost their entire squad. With only one player retained, the franchise has chosen a complete reset as they enter a new cycle of the Women’s Premier League. The team finished last in the 2025 season, and the management has now opted for a fresh start, signaling a major rebuild under new head coach Abhishek Nayar. The WPL 2026 Mega Auction will be held on November 27 in New Delhi, where UP Warriorz will arrive with the largest purse among all five…

Gujarat Giants WPL 2026 Retentions: A Big Reset Before Mega Auction – The Gujarat Giants (GG-W) have taken one of the boldest decisions of the WPL 2026 season by retaining only two players ahead of the mega auction scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi. After inconsistent performances in previous seasons, the franchise has opted for a complete squad overhaul, trusting a fresh approach for the new cycle. Despite having the option to retain up to five players—including three Indian, two overseas, and one uncapped—the Giants decided to keep only their strongest and most experienced names: Ashleigh Gardner and Beth…

The Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad is one of Pakistan’s oldest and most iconic cricket venues, located in the Punjab province. With a seating capacity of around 25,000 spectators, the ground has hosted several memorable matches across formats — from Test classics to high-scoring ODIs. Known earlier as Lyallpur Stadium and City Stadium, it has served as the home ground for Faisalabad and continues to be a key venue in international and domestic cricket. Iqbal Stadium Overview DetailsInformationStadium NameIqbal Stadium, FaisalabadLocationFaisalabad, Punjab, PakistanCapacity25,000Known AsLyallpur Stadium / City StadiumEndsPavilion End, Golf Course EndFloodlightsYes (installed in 2006)Home TeamFaisalabadTime ZoneUTC +05:00 Weather Conditions During…

Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) have confirmed five retentions ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction. As two-time champions (2023 & 2025), MI have locked a rock-solid core and will now fine-tune the squad in Delhi on November 27. Mumbai Indians Women have announced their final retention list for WPL 2026, and the team has once again shown why they are the most successful side in the league. With five strong retentions, including star all-rounders and their trusted captain, MI Women are ready to enter the mega auction with a clear plan. The team has built a strong base for the…

The Delhi Capitals Women’s team has officially revealed its retention list for WPL 2026, setting the stage for the upcoming mega auction on November 27 in New Delhi (Aerocity). After a deep review of performances and team balance, DC have chosen a strong core of five players to continue into the new WPL cycle. Delhi Capitals are the only team to reach all three WPL finals so far. Even though they have not lifted the trophy yet, their consistency shows the quality and structure of the side. With the new cycle starting, the franchise aims to build on this momentum…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the 2024 WPL champions, have confirmed their core four retentions for WPL 2026 and released a long list of players to refresh the squad ahead of the November 27 mega auction in New Delhi. The decisions clearly show a focus on leadership, balance, and bowling depth at the auction. RCB WPL 2026 Quick Summary Read Also:- WPL 2026 Schedule: Time Table, Teams, Squad, Venue RCB Retained Players (With Prices) PlayerRoleRetention PriceSmriti MandhanaCaptain / Top-order Batter₹3.50 croreRicha GhoshWicketkeeper / Middle-order Hitter₹2.75 croreEllyse PerryWorld-class All-rounder₹2.00 croreShreyanka PatilOff-spinner / Middle-overs Control₹0.60 crore Why these four?This combination gives RCB a…

The WPL 2026 mega auction is set for November 27, and all five franchises have shaken the cricket world by releasing several top international stars. This is the first mega auction in WPL history, and teams have taken bold decisions ahead of a new cycle. From Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Amelia Kerr to Laura Wolvaardt, many global match-winners will go under the hammer — making WPL 2026 one of the most exciting auctions ever. Here is the complete released players list, team-wise highlights, strategic reasons, and what this means for the upcoming season. Understanding the WPL…