‘Tough to let Faf du Plessis go’: Delhi Capitals back youth over experience as Kumble flags key top-order fix before IPL auction | Cricket News

[ad_1] Faf du Plessis (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has opened up on the franchise’s bold decision to release Faf du Plessis, calling it one of the toughest calls ahead of the IPL mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. Du Plessis, who announced his retirement from the league on Monday, enjoyed a […]

IPL 2026 mini-auction register finalised: 1,062 Indians, 293 overseas players signed up

[ad_1] More than 1,000 players have registered for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction scheduled for 16 December in Abu Dhabi. This includes around 16 capped Indian players. However, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) legend Glenn Maxwell has decided to not participate in the tournament this time around. Cricbuzz, which has accessed the auction register, reported […]

Kane Williamson returns to test action with a half century for New Zealand against West Indies

[ad_1] CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — For Kane Williamson it was business as usual. After 12 months away from test cricket as a privateer in professional leagues around the world, Williamson ground out his 38th half century for New Zealand on Tuesday on the first day of the first test against West Indies. It wasn’t […]

Fan theories explode as Gautam Gambhir’s moments with Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma go viral

[ad_1] Tensions between star Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharmaand the Indian team’s coach, Gautam Gambhir, do not appear to be easing anytime soon. Despite their splendid performances in the first ODI between India and South Africa, the senior batters’ future will be discussed in a meeting comprising BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and […]

Glenn Maxwell takes ‘big call’, withdraws from IPL auction after 14 seasons

[ad_1] Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has signalled the end of his glittering 14-year Indian Premier League career after announcing he will not enter the 2026 player auction. His decision comes in the same week that England’s Moeen Ali and South Africa’s Faf du Plessis confirmed they will also skip the IPL to feature in the […]

Moeen Ali follows Faf du Plessis in ditching IPL to sign up for ‘top-level T20 cricket’ PSL 2026

[ad_1] Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has confirmed he will feature in the 2026 edition of the Pakistan Super League, signalling a fresh chapter in his T20 career shortly after being released by his Indian Premier League franchise ahead of the upcoming auction. The 38-year-old becomes the second major international player in a week to […]

‘Personal trainer, top-class facilities’: Dale Steyn reveals Virat Kohli’s preparation routine in London | Cricket News

[ad_1] India’s Virat Kohli celebrates his century (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Virat Kohli silenced every question about his form and fitness with a brilliant 135 in India’s opening ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. Even though he now features in just one international format, the veteran batter looked supremely sharp, striking 11 fours and seven sixes […]

Cameron Green and Steve Smith lead overseas stars list in IPL 2026 mini-auction

[ad_1] Cameron Green and Steve Smith are among the most prominent names registered for the Indian Premier League 2026 mini-auction, which will be held on December 16. Both players are part of a strong contingent of overseas talent, with Green and Smith included in the Rs. 2 crore base price bracket, according to Cricbuzz. The […]

Ashes 2025: ‘England have set plans to handle Travis Head if he opens in Brisbane Test,’ says Brydon Carse

[ad_1] England pacer Brydon Carse has revealed that the visitors have already mapped out specific plans for Travis Head ahead of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, especially after the Australian left-hander’s explosive century in Perth altered the tone of the series opener. Head, promoted to open in place of the injured Usman Khawaja, blasted […]