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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…

NZ VS WI 1st ODI, Dream11 Team Prediction for New Zealand vs West Indies ODI Series 2025 Preview: The five-match T20I series between New Zealand and West Indies was full of action, and the hosts managed to win it 3-1. West Indies had some good moments in the series, but they failed to capitalize on them. Now these two teams will be up against each other in three ODIs. The first game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 AM IST on Sunday at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. Both teams will have a few new additions different from the T20I squad.…

Sanju Samson record-breaking ₹18 crore trade to Chennai Super Kings has officially changed IPL history, rewriting the list of the most expensive trade deals ever made.With the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaching and franchises reshuffling their squads, the trade window has produced some of the costliest and most dramatic player moves the league has ever seen. From Sanju Samson’s ₹18 crore blockbuster to Cameron Green’s ₹17.5 crore switch, here is the updated and final list of the Top 10 Biggest Cash Trade Deals in IPL History, based entirely on verified trade values and franchise announcements. Top 10 Most Expensive Cash Trades…

The rivalry between India and England dates back to the pre-independence era. Both sides met for the first time back in 1932. England hosted India in a one-off Test at the iconic Lord’s. Since then, the two teams have faced each other several times across formats. While England kept the upper hand in the 20th century, India have fought their way back since the 2000s. Both teams have largely dominated at home, especially in Test cricket. The gap, though, has narrowed in limited-overs cricket. While the bilateral series between India and England carry significant weight, their ICC tournament encounters spice…

In one of the most explosive T20 innings of the year, India A’s young sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a breathtaking 32-ball century against UAE in the 2nd T20 of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 at West End Park Stadium, Doha. His knock of 102 off just 32 balls*, filled with 10 fours and 9 sixes, lit up Doha and instantly placed him among the fastest century scorers in T20 cricket. India A posted 147/1 in only 9.3 overs before rain stopped play — with Suryavanshi producing a never-seen-before display of clean hitting. A Knock That Shocked UAE – Full…