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DC IPL 2026 Retained & Released Players List

The Delhi Capitals (DC) are stepping into IPL 2026 with a bigger and clearer vision — to rebuild smartly after finishing 5th in IPL 2025. Under Axar Patel’s captaincy, DC started strongly last season but lost momentum in the second half. Ahead of the November 15 retention deadline, the franchise has now taken bold calls by releasing high-cost underperformers, retaining its young core, and staying active in major trade discussions. Latest Trade Update: Nitish Rana has officially been traded to Delhi Capitals (from RR) for ₹4.2 crore. His arrival adds solid left-handed experience to DC’s middle order and strengthens their…

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IND-A vs OMN Dream11 Prediction

IND-A VS OMN Match 10, Dream11 Team Prediction for ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025Preview: Match no. 10 of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 will take place between two teams of Group B. India A will take on Oman in this game, which will be played on Tuesday. This is the second game of the day, starting at 8 PM IST at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. This is a virtual quarterfinal, as these two sides are looking to qualify for the semis. India A suffered a humiliation at the hands of archrivals Pakistan A by 8 wickets. Only…

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MI IPL 2026 Retained & Released Players List

As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have made some of the most strategic moves during the retention window. After a strong IPL 2025 campaign where they reached Qualifier 2, the Hardik Pandya-led team has focused on retaining its experienced core while preparing targeted fixes in spin, middle-order depth, and backup pace options. The BCCI has officially confirmed that the **IPL 2026 Auction will be held on December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi**. Following the final submission of retention lists on November 15, Mumbai Indians enter the auction with the **lowest purse among…

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CSK IPL 2026 Retained, Released Players List

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. Latest Update (Official): The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL 2026 Auction will be held on December 16 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. CSK will enter the auction with a confirmed purse of ₹43.40…

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QQY vs NW Dream11 Prediction

QQY VS NW Match 1, Dream11 Team Prediction for Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025 Preview: The action will be double as the ninth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10. Five new teams have been added to the tournament, replacing the previous five franchises, including last season’s runners-up, the Morrisville Samp Army. The tournament will kick off with a double header. Match no. 1 will be played between the two-time champion Northern Warriors and the debutant Quetta Qavalry. This game will be played at Abu Sheikh Zayed in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday at 7:15 PM IST. The Warriors won two of the first two editions, but…

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BN-A vs AF-A Dream11 Prediction

BN-A VS AF-A Match 8, Dream11 Team Prediction for ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025Preview: Two exciting young teams are ready to collide in match no. 8 of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025. This match will see a face-off between the 2019 runners-up, Bangladesh A, and the current champion, Afghanistan A. It will be live from West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. The game will kick off at 8 PM IST on Monday. Both sides have started the tournament on a winning note. Bangladesh A thrashed Hong Kong by 8 wickets with nine overs to spare while chasing 171. Habibur…

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SL-A vs HK Dream11 Prediction

SL-A VS HK Match 7, Dream11 Team Prediction for ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025Preview: Match no. 7 of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 will be played in Group A. This match will feature a contest between the two-time champion Sri Lanka A and Hong Kong. This is the first game of the day, which will be held at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, starting at 3 PM IST on Monday. This is a must-win game for both sides, who have played one match already. Sri Lanka A lost their opening game to the defending champion Afghanistan A in…

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IPL LED Stumps Price

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…

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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…

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Charith Asalanka captaincy record

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…

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