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New RR captain incoming? Riyan Parag breaks silence after Sanju Samson’s shocking CSK trade | Cricket News

Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) With Sanju Samson’s stunning trade to Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2025, Rajasthan Royals suddenly find themselves searching for a new leader. And the name at the top of the list is Riyan Parag, who captained RR in eight matches last season when Samson […]

‘Not goodbye’, Faf du Plessis leaves IPL 2026 auction to play in Pakistan Super League

South African veteran Faf du Plessis has formally withdrawn from the IPL 2026 auction, confirming that he will instead participate in the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The 40-year-old’s decision — announced just a fortnight before the IPL auction in Abu Dhabi — marks one of the most significant player moves ahead […]

Sanju Samson was emotionally drained, asked to leave RR during IPL 2025: Manoj Badale

Rajasthan Royals (RR) owner Manoj Badale has revealed that Sanju Samson expressed his desire to leave the franchise for the first time midway through IPL 2025. Samson has been traded to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the upcoming season of the IPL in exchange for all-rounders Sam Curran and Ravindra Jadeja. The former RR captain […]

Shardul Thakur to Mumbai Indians? R Ashwin accidentally reveals big trade move for IPL 2026

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin accidentally made a big reveal on his YouTube channel that all-rounder Shardul Thakur has been traded to the Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of his IPL 2026 (Indian Premier League) retention deadline. All ten teams of the IPL have been given a deadline till November 15 to announce their list of […]

IPL 2026 auction likely on December 15; expected to be held in India | Cricket News

The likely IPL auction and WPL auction dates are out. (Images via Getty) Mumbai: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction is likely to be held on December 15, TOI has learnt. The last two IPL auctions were held in Dubai (2023) and then in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2024). This time the mini-auction could be […]

IPL: Rajasthan Royals grapple with Sanju Samson dilemma | Cricket News

Sanju samson (Getty Images) JAIPUR: Rajasthan Royals are in a quandary over Sanju Samson’s plea to let him go or broker a trade, TOI has learnt. Having locked in Samson for Rs 18 cr last year, the franchise can hold onto him for two more seasons if the Royals management stands firm. Those in the […]