Author: Virat Verma

Rishabh Pant has suggested a possible fallout with the Delhi Capitals (DC) management before the IPL 2025 mega auction. Reports indicated that Pant demanded a substantial retention fee, leading DC to move on from him as their captain. However, the wicketkeeper-batter has now addressed these claims, offering clarity on the situation. Pant Denies Money Was the IssueTaking to X (formerly Twitter), Pant refuted the claim that his release from DC was financially motivated. He hinted at deeper issues with the franchise, although no details were provided. DC’s Major Overhaul Before IPL 2025Ahead of the league’s 18th season, Delhi Capitals underwent…

Every year, the Indian Premier League (IPL) generates substantial revenue through auctions, sponsorships, ticket sales, and broadcasting and streaming rights. But have you ever wondered how much tax the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) pays for the IPL? Or is the IPL exempt from taxes? Let’s explore. Is the IPL Tax-Free? Yes, the IPL is exempt from taxes. In 2021, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) upheld the BCCI’s argument that while it earns revenue through the IPL, the primary objective of promoting cricket remains unchanged. This ruling allowed the BCCI to claim tax exemption for IPL…

Shreyas Iyer, the captain who led his team to victory in IPL 2024, will be featured in the first marquee list of the upcoming IPL auction set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah. With Kolkata Knight Riders unable to retain him due to the lack of an RTM card, Iyer is expected to join a new franchise. Here are three teams that might pursue him in the auction: 1. Delhi Capitals With Rishabh Pant no longer part of the team, Delhi Capitals may be searching for a new leader. Shreyas Iyer, a former captain who once…

The IPL 2025 Auction features 574 players, including 366 Indians and 208 overseas players, with three from Associate Nations. This year’s auction includes veterans in the twilight of their careers and young talents just stepping onto the big stage. Among them, three players are aged over 40, while at least fifteen teenagers are set to go under the hammer during the two-day event. Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar, priced at Rs 30 lakh, is the youngest entrant. Here, we spotlight the five youngest players in the auction: Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India) – 13 years 7 months 28 daysVaibhav is the youngest…

The IPL governing council has announced the complete list of players for the 2025 mega auction. Notable players such as Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Mohammed Shami are included in the marquee list. However, some big names are missing from the lineup for the IPL 2025 auction. 1- Ben Stokes England’s captain Ben Stokes, who last played in the IPL in 2023 for Chennai Super Kings, has not participated since then. 2- Jofra Archer Fast bowler Jofra Archer, also from England, has been dealing with injuries and last appeared in the 2023 IPL for Mumbai Indians. 3- Cameron…

As India prepares for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli, the once-dominant batter who has struggled for form in recent times. Despite this, Australia has historically been a happy hunting ground for Kohli, where he has repeatedly excelled, both as a player and a captain. In the past, his impressive run-scoring and consistency justified the superstar status he enjoyed Down Under, often creating a festival-like atmosphere whenever he touched Australian soil. However, this time, Virat is not only battling to regain his form but also facing the pressure of preserving his legacy in Test cricket,…

Marco Jansen should have been named the ‘Player of the Match’ in the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I. The towering all-rounder was the standout bowler at Centurion, and despite Tilak Varma’s brilliant hundred, one could argue Jansen was the best batter of the match too. Jansen: Unplayable with the ball In a high-scoring game where 10.67 runs were conceded per over, Jansen stood out with an impressive economy rate of 7. He claimed the prized wicket of Sanju Samson with his first delivery and conceded only three boundaries—two in his opening overs and one in his final two overs.…

The future of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is now in jeopardy. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), after failing to secure clearance from the Indian government, has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will not travel to Pakistan for the event. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the official host, has firmly rejected the idea of a hybrid model where India’s matches are played at a neutral venue. The PCB has also sent a letter to the ICC, requesting written confirmation of both the ICC and BCCI’s positions on the matter. India and Pakistan have…

The ongoing standoff between India and Pakistan over the 2025 Champions Trophy could have significant financial repercussions for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) if the tournament is postponed or moved to another country. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has stated that the Indian men’s cricket team will not travel to Pakistan for the event, scheduled from February 19 to March 9 next year. Due to this uncertainty, no match schedule has been released. This event marks the first global ICC tournament to be hosted by Pakistan since co-hosting the ODI World Cup in 1996, and the…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) if it would accept hosting the 2025 Champions Trophy in a hybrid model after India refused to play in Pakistan. The PCB confirmed it received an email from the ICC stating that India would not travel to Pakistan for the tournament. If the PCB agrees, the plan is for India’s matches and the final to be held in Dubai while the PCB would still receive full hosting fees and most of the matches. The Indian Cricket Board informed the ICC that they would only agree to a hybrid…