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After a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign that saw Rajasthan Royals finish ninth on the points table, major changes are now confirmed ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. With the biggest trade in IPL history now official — Sanju Samson has been traded to CSK in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran — RR is entering a new era with massive squad restructuring and leadership transition. However, the final paperwork has now hit a temporary delay due to RR’s full overseas player quota, preventing the immediate registration of Sam Curran. Under the ownership of Royal Multisport Pvt Ltd, Rajasthan Royals…

After finally ending their trophy drought and clinching the IPL 2025 title, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) enter IPL 2026 as the defending champions — with renewed confidence and a stable core under captain Rajat Patidar. The franchise’s management has chosen stability over overhaul, keeping faith in their winning combination while releasing a few high-cost and underperforming players to refresh the lineup for the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction. RCB’s strategy for IPL 2026 is simple — retain the winning core, strengthen the bench, and fill specific gaps through calculated auction signings. Below is the complete RCB retained and released players list,…

Indian cricket’s two biggest icons — Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli — have been asked by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) to participate in domestic one-day tournaments if they want to continue playing for India in ODIs. This move marks a clear message from the board: even senior players must prove their match fitness and maintain game-time rhythm through domestic cricket. BCCI’s Directive: ‘Play Domestic Cricket to Play for India’ According to board sources, the BCCI and team management have conveyed that since both Rohit and Kohli have retired from Tests and T20Is, they must remain…

RR–CSK Blockbuster Trade: The Biggest Deal IPL Has Ever Seen? – The IPL 2026 trade window has exploded with historic drama as Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have now FORMALLY initiated the biggest trade in IPL history. What began as rumours has turned into a confirmed mega swap involving some of the most influential players of this era. According to the latest confirmed updates, this is the first time in IPL history that a captain and two world-class all-rounders have been exchanged in a single high-value deal. Consent from all players has been obtained, and BCCI has…

After finishing at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table with just 4 wins in 14 matches, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) — 5-time champions — are preparing for a major squad overhaul ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. With MS Dhoni still leading the side and coach Stephen Fleming supervising the rebuild, CSK is entering one of its biggest transition phases in recent years. CSK Retained Players List for IPL 2026 (Updated After Samson–Jadeja Trade) The blockbuster Samson–Jadeja–Curran trade deal that shook the IPL market is now facing a temporary delay. According to reports, the deal has hit…

Rawalpindi is home to one of the most prominent cricket venues in Pakistan – the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Since its establishment in 1992, the stadium has hosted plenty of international matches. But it’s only since 2019 that the venue has been hosting international cricket more frequently. It has even hosted the World Cup and, more recently, the Champions Trophy matches. Outside the international fixtures, Rawalpindi regularly hosts domestic tournaments and Pakistan Super League matches. Below you can look at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium’s records and stats in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi: Venue Details LocationRawalpindi, Punjab,…

The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 started on November 9. Although rain interrupted the first match, Melbourne Renegades began their title defence with an easy win. With that, the race to lift the WBBL trophy has started. A total of eight teams are in the hunt. While the Renegades will try their best to retain the title, the other seven teams will give them a tough fight. And that means the points table will remain in focus throughout the league stage, which runs till December 7, 2025. Only the top four sides will have a close shot at winning…

Since mid-2024, Sri Lanka have seen a complete transformation in limited-overs cricket. The reason? Charith Asalanka’s effective leadership. The left-hand batter has infused a new energy into the Lankan Lions. And the results are evident to see. On that note, let’s look at Charith Asalanka’s captaincy record in international cricket. Charith Asalanka Captaincy Record in All Formats FormatMatchesWonLostTiedDrawnNo ResultWin%Test——-ODI2013510165.00T20I25111400044.00Total45241910153.33 Charith Asalanka made his captaincy in an interim capacity in March 2024. He filled in for Wanindu Hasaranga in a couple of T20Is against Bangladesh. But it wasn’t long before Asalanka received the permanent T20I charge in July 2024. And within…

Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of the best all-format bowlers for Pakistan in the current era. He is among the handful of bowlers who’ve taken 100 wickets in all three formats. Shaheen often unsettles batters with his fast bouncers and pinpoint yorkers. And that has been fetching him the bulk of his wickets. But what’s even more impressive are his leadership skills. And everyone has gotten a glimpse of it in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), as he has led Lahore Qalandars to immense success. Here you can look at Shaheen Shah Afridi’s captaincy record in all formats. Shaheen Shah…

The excitement for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Auction is reaching new heights. After a thrilling 2025 season that saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lift their maiden IPL trophy, all eyes are now on how franchises reshape their squads for the new season. The IPL 2026 Mini Auction is expected to take place on December 15–16, 2025 (with December 15 the strongest date), while teams must submit their final retention list by November 15, 2025. Unlike the last two auctions hosted in Dubai and Jeddah, this year the auction is likely to be staged in Abu Dhabi (overseas),…