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Veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been recovering from an injury for over a year now, and since India’s disappointing loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup, he has not featured in any international matches. His absence from the team has raised questions about his potential return, especially with reports suggesting he might be included in the squad for the second Test match. However, the latest update reveals that Shami will not be joining the team for the second Test. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has confirmed that they have not received any official communication regarding Shami’s inclusion in…

The Mumbai Indians filled all 20 slots at the IPL 2025 mega auction, with Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar as their costliest picks at ₹12.50 crore and ₹9.25 crore, respectively. Among the noteworthy buys was Naman Dhir, acquired for ₹5.25 crore alongside Will Jacks. While Jacks is a more established name, Naman’s journey to the IPL is inspiring. Two years ago, Naman, frustrated with his stalled cricket career, applied for permanent residence in Canada, intending to join his sister in Edmonton. His father, Naresh, encouraged him to give cricket another year, which proved pivotal. Naman debuted in the Ranji Trophy…

Big Bash League, or BBL for short, is Australia’s most popular cricket league. And the season 2024-25 promises to not be any different. Each team has finalized its rosters. They have brought in some new talent while retaining others of their best players. The season is approaching, and fans can’t wait to see what their favorite teams do on the pitch. To help you make more accurate predictions, you can always get solid Big Bash League betting tips to help make your predictions more accurate. Melbourne Stars Melbourne Stars has been one of the most successful teams in BBL for…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction concluded on Monday after 577 players were shortlisted for the 2-day event held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. While Rishabh Pant made history as the most expensive buy in IPL history, joining Lucknow Super Giants for INR 27 crore, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player ever to be purchased, signing with Rajasthan Royals. However, despite the excitement, some high-profile names went unsold during the auction. Batters:Among the unsold batters, big names such as David Warner, Kane Williamson, Prithvi Shaw, and Mayank Agarwal turned heads. These players were once key figures in the league,…

The two-day IPL 2025 auction concluded in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 25, with Rishabh Pant emerging as the highest-priced player. Pant’s massive bid of Rs 27 crore from Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) broke the previous record for the biggest auction price. Shreyas Iyer followed closely with a bid of Rs 26.75 crore from Punjab Kings. Here’s a breakdown of the costliest player for each IPL franchise: 1. Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 crore)Pant, who was released by Delhi Capitals (DC), was purchased by LSG after an intense bidding war involving Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi. This marks…

Star pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for ₹10.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. Bhuvi was previously part of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), but now he will play for RCB. A Bidding War Between Mumbai and RCB Mumbai Indians also showed interest in signing Bhuvi, but in the end, it was RCB that secured him. Bhuvneshwar will likely fill the gap left by Mohammad Siraj, who was not retained by RCB and was not brought back through the RTM (Right to Match) card during the auction. As a result, Bhuvi is expected to take on…

Deepak Chahar is set to play for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2025, marking his third team in the league after the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). After RPS was dissolved following the 2017 season, Chahar moved to CSK, where he became an integral part of their bowling attack under MS Dhoni. Since his IPL debut in 2016, Chahar has played 81 matches, taking 77 wickets at an economy rate of 7.98, including two four-wicket hauls. His standout season came in 2019, when he took 22 wickets in 17 games at an economy rate…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction continued into Day 2 in Jeddah, with teams holding a combined remaining purse of ₹174 crore to fill their remaining player slots. Punjab Kings led with ₹22.50 crore, while Sunrisers Hyderabad had the smallest remaining purse at ₹5.15 crore. The auction on Day 2 featured players numbered 85 to 564, following the same format as Day 1 until player 116, after which the auction shifted to an accelerated format. Teams were then asked to submit their preferred players list from numbers 117 to 574. On Day 1, India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant became the most…

Jos Buttler was acquired by Gujarat Titans for ₹15.75 crore during the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah on Sunday. The bidding for Buttler started with his former team, Rajasthan Royals, before Lucknow Super Giants joined in. However, Gujarat Titans successfully outbid their rivals to secure the England star. Parthiv Patel, Gujarat Titans’ batting and assistant coach, expressed his delight, saying: “We’re thrilled to have Jos Buttler in our team. He’s versatile, capable of batting anywhere, keeping wicket, and even supporting Shubman (Gill). We aimed to sign our top bowler and top batter from the marquee set, and we’ve got…

Venkatesh Iyer became the third-most expensive player in the IPL 2025 mega auction on Sunday when defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured his services for a staggering ₹23.75 crore. Starting with a base price of ₹2 crore, KKR quickly placed their bid, with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) joining the auction at ₹6 crore. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) entered the bidding at ₹8.5 crore, but after LSG dropped out, KKR fought off RCB to retain their all-rounder. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer was purchased by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore, and Rishabh Pant was picked up by LSG for ₹27 crore. Venkatesh,…