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Sam Curran, the talented English all-rounder known for his impactful performances, is a standout player in the Indian Premier League (IPL). From his early breakthrough at Punjab Kings to becoming one of the league’s most expensive stars, Curran has consistently proven his value as a match-winning all-rounder. Ahead of IPL 2026, his career took another major turn after Chennai Super Kings traded him to Rajasthan Royals in one of the biggest deals in IPL history. Here’s an updated look at his IPL journey, latest team, career stats, and records. Quick Personal Details AttributeDetailsFull NameSamuel Matthew CurranBirth DateJune 3, 1998Age27 (as…

Urvil Patel IPL 2026 Overview: Urvil Patel is one of the latest wicketkeeper-batting additions to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) squad. Making his IPL debut in 2025, the right-handed batter showed glimpses of aggressive stroke play and the ability to score quick runs in pressure moments. Even though he has played only three IPL matches so far, his strike rate of 212.50 highlights his natural attacking instinct. With CSK now entering a new era and focusing on young Indian talent, Urvil is expected to get more opportunities in IPL 2026. Urvil Patel IPL 2026 Price & Team Urvil Patel continues…

The excitement for the IPL 2026 mini-auction has reached its peak, but this year’s shortlist has surprised everyone. The final list, trimmed down to 350 players, has left out many well-known names from India and abroad. Fans and experts have been actively discussing why some of these prominent cricketers will not be seen under the hammer in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 2025. The exclusion of several experienced T20 performers has shifted the spotlight towards young talent and fresh faces. With 1355 registrations initially received, teams were required to be selective—resulting in a number of big omissions. Why These Big…

MIE VS ADKR Match 11, Dream11 Team Prediction for International League T20 2025-26 Preview: Match no. 11 of the International League T20 2025-26 will see a contest between MI Emirates and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. These two sides will step on the field at 8 PM IST on Thursday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. These sides have had similar starts to the tournament, and they are sitting side by side to each other on the points table. MI Emirates are coming off a close defeat. They lost the previous game against Desert Vipers by just one run. It was a heartbreaking defeat, because they had the game in their pocket at one stage. Overall, they…

Dewald Brevis IPL 2026 Overview: Dewald Brevis, also known as “Baby AB”, is one of the most exciting young batting talents in the IPL. Known for his fearless shot-making and clean ball striking, Brevis has already built a strong T20 reputation at just 22 years of age. He made his IPL debut in 2022 and has played 16 matches, scoring 455 runs with a strike rate of 153.20, including two half-centuries. After spending three seasons with Mumbai Indians, Brevis is now a part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) setup. His latest season in 2025 was his best so far,…

MS Dhoni IPL 2026 Overview : Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the most iconic face of Chennai Super Kings, continues to remain one of the biggest figures in the IPL. Even at 44 years of age, Dhoni’s popularity, fitness, fan following, and finishing ability keep him at the centre of CSK’s plans. Dhoni made his IPL debut in 2008 and has now completed 278 IPL matches, scoring 5,439 runs, hitting 24 fifties, and smashing over 600+ boundaries (375 fours, 264 sixes). He has also been among the safest wicketkeepers in the IPL with 158 catches and 47 stumpings. CSK retained Dhoni once…

South African young talent Jordan Hermann continued his excellent red-ball form by scoring a confident 134 for the Warriors on Day 2 against North West at Senwes Park, Potchefstroom. His innings has once again highlighted why he is seen as one of the country’s most exciting future stars. Match Summary: Warriors vs North West – Day 2 North West Collapse Early North West started Day 2 at 149/5, but their innings did not last long. They were bowled out for 160, adding only 11 more runs. Warriors’ Reply: A Mix of Pressure and Fightback The Warriors had a shaky beginning…

Young Japan eye historic run in Zimbabwe & Namibia: Japan Cricket has officially announced their 15-member squad for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6. With rising pacer Kazuma Kato-Stafford appointed as captain, Japan enters the tournament with renewed belief and a group full of exciting young talent. Kazuma is one of the most experienced U19 captains in this edition, having already represented Japan in 12 T20I matches for the senior national team. His leadership brings both confidence and stability to a team that is aiming…

Annabel Sutherland has a strong cricketing background. Her father, James, played for Victoria in Australia’s domestic circuit, while her brother, Will, is an active cricketer. Like her father and brother, Annabel is an excellent all-rounder. She has proved her all-round worth on many occasions. Annabel has perhaps learnt a thing or two about leadership from her father, who served as Cricket Australia’s CEO. She has been implementing those leadership lessons on the field, hoping to captain Australia in the future. She has been at the helm of Melbourne Stars in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). So, how has Annabel…

SS-W VS PS-W Challenger, Dream11 Team Prediction for Women’s Big Bash League 2025 Preview: Melbourne Stars have been out of the race for the final of the 11th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 2025). They lost the Knockout match against Perth Scorchers. That helped the Scorchers to advance to the Challenger Round. Now, they will face the two-time champion Sydney Sixers in this game. This contest will be held at North Sydney Oval on Thursday at 1:40 PM IST. This match will decide the second finalist of the WBBL 2025, who will face Hobart Hurricanes in the final on December 13. The Scorchers…