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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is known for its thrilling action, world-class players, and technological innovations — one of which is the LED stumps and bails that light up instantly when a wicket falls. These high-tech wickets not only add visual excitement but also improve decision accuracy for umpires. However, many fans are often shocked when they learn the real cost of these LED stumps. What Are LED Stumps and Bails? LED stumps, also called Zing wickets, are advanced cricket stumps fitted with microprocessors, sensors, and LED lights. Whenever the bails are dislodged, these sensors detect the movement and make…

Pakistan wrapped up a dominant 3-0 series victory by defeating Sri Lanka in the third ODI with a confident six-wicket win in Karachi on Sunday. Chasing a modest target of 212, the hosts cruised home with 5.2 overs to spare, thanks to a calm and composed partnership between Mohammad Rizwan and Hussain Talat. Sri Lanka struck early when Maheesh Theekshana removed Haseebullah Khan for a duck, but Fakhar Zaman’s fluent 55 off 45 balls put Pakistan back in control. His 80-run stand with captain Babar Azam set up the chase perfectly before Jeffrey Vandersay triggered a brief wobble with three…

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——-ODI2213710161.90T20I25111400044.00Total47242110152.17 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…

A highly dramatic and confusing moment took place during the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 match between India A and Pakistan A at the West End Park Stadium, Doha. What should have been a simple on-field decision turned into chaos, heated arguments, and complete disbelief after the third umpire ruled a catch as ‘NOT OUT’ and also NOT a SIX — instead awarding a dot ball. This unexpected call left Indian players stunned and fans questioning the rulebook. Why the Confusion? – The Entire Incident Explained The moment happened during the 9th over, bowled by India A’s Suyash…

South Africa created history at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, defeating India by 30 runs in the first Test of the two-match series. The match ended inside three days, with the visitors taking a 1–0 lead and registering their first Test win on Indian soil in 15 years. The game was filled with drama, twists, and outstanding individual performances, making it one of the most gripping low-scoring Tests in recent years. How South Africa Won the Match India needed 124 runs to win in the final innings, but the pitch had turned extremely difficult to bat on. South Africa’s spinners and…

As the countdown to IPL 2026 heats up, all 10 franchises have now finalised their retained and released players lists ahead of the mini-auction (primary window December 16, 2025) in Abu Dhabi. With the BCCI confirming November 15 as the official retention deadline, teams have reshuffled their squads, making tough calls on underperformers and high-priced signings to balance their purse and rebuild combinations. The IPL 2026 Retention event went LIVE on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 5 PM (IST) across Star Sports Network & JioCinema, where franchises officially announced their retentions, confirmed trades and surprise releases in front of fans.…

The excitement for TATA IPL 2026 is higher than ever as the player retention window officially closed on 15 November 2025. All 10 franchises have confirmed their retained players, released names, trades, and financial status heading into the IPL 2026 mini auction on 16 December 2025 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. This year’s retention period delivered historic trades, bold releases, and fresh squad reshuffles, giving fans plenty to look forward to. Teams have now revealed their total purse remaining, available slots, and auction strategy, setting the stage for one of the most competitive mini-auctions in IPL history. IPL 2026 Team-Wise…

The excitement for IPL 2026 is at an all-time high as all 10 franchises have now officially locked in their IPL retained players list ahead of the November 15 retention deadline.This year’s retention window witnessed historic trades, bold releases, and major squad reshuffles as teams prepare for the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16, 2025 in Abu Dhabi. With the retention window now closed, some big names have been released or traded, while franchises have locked in their core by retaining key performers who will form the backbone of their squads. Here’s a complete team-wise guide of official IPL 2026…

The TATA IPL 2026 Retention will go LIVE on Saturday, November 15 at 5 PM (IST) on Star Sports Network and JioCinema. All 10 franchises will announce their final retained and released player lists ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, scheduled on December 16, 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The trade window is already heating up. Mumbai Indians have completed two major trades — Shardul Thakur (₹2 Cr) and Sherfane Rutherford (₹2.6 Cr) — while Arjun Tendulkar has officially moved to LSG as part of the trade adjustment. In another confirmed move, Mayank Markande has been traded to MI from KKR.…

The IPL 2026 trade window has delivered the most dramatic, expensive, and historic player movements the league has ever seen. This year trade activity featured record-breaking valuations, star-for-star exchanges, and multi-crore cash transfers that completely reshaped team combinations before the mini-auction. From Sanju Samson ₹18 crore blockbuster deal to Mohammed Shami high-value switch, here are the Top 7 biggest trades of IPL 2026, based purely on the latest confirmed information you provided. Top 8 Biggest Trades in IPL 2026 (Confirmed) RankPlayerFromToTrade ValueDeal Type1Sanju SamsonRRCSK₹18 CrSwap + Valuation→Ravindra JadejaCSKRR₹14 CrSwap→Sam CurranCSKRR₹2.4 CrSwap2Mohammed ShamiSRHLSG₹10 CrAll-Cash3Nitish RanaRRDC₹4.2 CrAll-Cash4Sherfane RutherfordGTMI₹2.6 CrAll-Cash5Shardul ThakurLSGMI₹2 CrAll-Cash6Donovan FerreiraDCRR₹1…