Author: Virat Verma

KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav are set to lead India’s limited-overs squads during the South Africa tour, as confirmed by the BCCI on November 30. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have opted for a break and won’t be part of the ODI and T20I squads. The ODI squad for the three-match series sees significant changes, with Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, and Suryakumar Yadav rested. New additions include Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and Sanju Samson. In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Deepak Chahar have been included, while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed…

After less than 10 days since the ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad, where Team India faced heartbreak, attention now turns towards the IPL 2024 season. The deadline for player retention and releases took place on Sunday (26 November), and in less than a month, the IPL 2024 player auction is set to happen in Dubai on 19 December. This marks the first time the auction will take place outside India. Among the players who made a mark in the ODI World Cup and are anticipated to attract substantial bids in the IPL 2024 auction are: Rachin Ravindra: Travis Head:…

Ahead of the December 19 auction, Indian Premier League (IPL) teams disclosed the lists of players they retained and released. Among the 174 players retained, Kolkata Knight Riders let go of the highest number, while Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Chennai Super Kings chose to retain the maximum players for the forthcoming edition of the tournament. Following the retention process, here is the purse distribution for each IPL team ahead of the upcoming auction, listed from the highest to the lowest: Also read: Ruturaj Gaikwad to Captain CSK in IPL 2025? MS Dhoni’s Successor Found Hardik Pandya was traded to…

MS Dhoni surprised everyone at the end of IPL 2023 when he revealed that he wished to play one more year in the Indian Premier League. He was retained in the auction, and it has been confirmed that he will captain CSK in IPL 2024. CSK has tried a few times to find a successor for Dhoni, but they have failed so far. Ben Stokes was bought by CSK in the IPL 2023 Auction, but he was released before the start of IPl 2024, and this means that he is not being considered to replace Dhoni as the captain. In…

Royal Challengers Bangalore decided to release most of its bowling department except Mohammed Siraj before the start of IPL 2024. The RCB management will look to buy a good set of bowlers in the upcoming IPL 2024 auction in Dubai on 19th December 2023. This article covers the 3 overseas bowlers that RCB could target in IPL 2024 Auction. 1. Mitchell Starc Mitchell Starc was once an RCBian before he decided to part ways with the Indian Premier League in order to devote himself to an international career. However, Starc has announced that he is going to be available for…

The IPL 2024 Auction is going to be held on 19 December 2023 in Dubai. Chennai Super Kings have announced that they tried to find a replacement for Ambati Rayudu in the trade window but could not do so. Rayudu decided to retire after the conclusion of IPL 2023, and the Chennai Super Kings now require a finisher who can do the job for them. There are some interesting prospects for that in the IPL 2024 Auction. Who Could Replace Ambati Rayudu in CSK? Daryl Mitchell is one of the first names that come to mind when we talk about…

Uganda secured their place in the upcoming T20 World Cup with a convincing nine-wicket victory over Rwanda in an African qualifier on Thursday. This win solidifies Uganda as the final addition to the 20 teams competing in the tournament set to take place in the West Indies and the United States. Notably, Namibia had already qualified earlier in the week, making them one of the teams to watch in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe, despite defeating Kenya, unfortunately, missed out on qualification for the prestigious cricket event. Uganda’s victory in the African qualifier marks their inaugural participation in…

Veteran Indian off-spinner R Ashwin supports Rohit Sharma continuing as Mumbai Indians’ leader despite the return of Hardik Pandya in a significant trade deal before the IPL 2024 mini-auction. Ashwin believes MI, being a well-organized franchise, would have communicated their plans to both players and has a ‘progression plan’ in place. After spending successful years with MI, Hardik captained Gujarat Titans in 2022, leading them to victory in their inaugural season and reaching the IPL final in 2023. However, a surprising move brought him back to MI after the retention window closed on November 26. While Rohit Sharma remains the…

The mini-auction for IPL 2024 is set to take place on December 19. Ahead of this, AB de Villiers expressed his delight upon seeing MS Dhoni’s name in the retention list for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). De Villiers mentioned that during IPL 2023, fans speculated it might be Dhoni’s final season, but the captain surprised everyone. De Villiers stated that predicting Dhoni’s next move is never easy. Regarding Dhoni’s availability, De Villiers shared on his YouTube channel, “I am quite happy to see his name in the retention list. There were many discussions last season about whether it would be…

November 30 (Thursday) marks the deadline for player registrations for the IPL 2024 auction. Interested players must submit their No Objection Certificates (NOCs) through their respective cricket boards by this date to be eligible for the auction scheduled for December 19 in Dubai. Renowned Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is anticipated to be a highly sought-after player at the auction. Starc has expressed his desire to participate in the upcoming IPL edition as part of his preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and the West Indies. Besides Starc, other potential stars at the auction…