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 […]

IND vs SA: Why does Gautam Gambhir stick with Harshit Rana? Sandeep Sharma’s explanation goes viral

[ad_1] A month-old podcast clip of veteran India pacer Sandeep Sharma has resurfaced at the perfect time, going viral soon after Harshit Rana delivered a decisive three-wicket spell in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. With critics long questioning why Gautam Gambhir and the selectors have backed the young quick so firmly, Sharma’s […]

Rohit and Dravid built India as a white-ball powerhouse that keeps on giving: R Ashwin

[ad_1] Former India spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin believes India’s evolution into a white-ball powerhouse didn’t begin with Gautam Gambhir — but Gambhir is certainly benefiting from it. Even as questions swirl around his early red-ball coaching stint, India’s shorter-format success has stayed intact, highlighted by the 2025 Champions Trophy triumph. And to Ashwin, that continuity exists […]

Lamine Yamal is not trying to be Lionel Messi: My football is about fun

[ad_1] 18-year-old Lamine Yamal has stressed that he is not trying to walk in the shoes of the legendary Lionel Messi. Yamal, who is one of the brightest prospects in world football at the moment, said that he wants to carve out his own legacy at Barcelona. Lamine Yamal burst onto the scene when Xavi […]

IND vs SA: ‘There is no senior pacer’ – Mohammed Shami’s exclusion sparks fresh debate despite India’s win | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammed Shami (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed surprise over Mohammed Shami’s exclusion from the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa.Shami has not been part of the Indian cricket team since the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, despite being India’s joint-highest wicket-taker with nine wickets in the tournament.The […]