The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for a mega auction later this year in preparation for the 2025 season, as franchises look to overhaul their squads. The last mega auction occurred in 2022, and with the three-season cycle now complete, most players will re-enter the auction pool, offering a fresh start for all teams. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has solicited suggestions from IPL owners for proposed changes ahead of a meeting later this month at the BCCI office in Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. One of the key questions is the likely player purse for…
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New York, USA Cricket has taken a significant step to avoid disqualification as an ICC Associate nation by appointing Jonathan Atkieson as its Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1. Earlier this month, the ICC put USAC ‘on notice’ for failing to meet two key requirements: the absence of a CEO and non-compliance with governance norms set by the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee. To maintain its status as a National Governing Body, which is essential for all sports included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, every sports governing body must adhere to these norms. The International Olympic Committee approved…
The Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) might be quite different from previous editions, offering fans an even more thrilling experience. The IPL 2025 mega auction is expected to take place between December 2024 and February 2025, potentially bringing changes in player retention policies. Several teams might also see changes in their captaincy. One such scenario involves Lucknow Super Giants’ captain KL Rahul. If Lucknow Super Giants do not retain KL Rahul, several teams, including Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, will be keen to acquire him. Punjab KingsPunjab Kings are looking for a fresh start. The team…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is the most successful team in IPL history, boasting five titles and consistently reaching the playoffs. However, IPL 2024 was a rare season where CSK failed to make the final four. With changes in leadership and the probable retirement of MS Dhoni, CSK aims to rebuild and add more accolades to their storied franchise. Here are three players CSK will likely retain ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction: Ruturaj GaikwadMS Dhoni handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad just before IPL 2024, intending to groom the Indian opener for the role. Although Dhoni hasn’t officially…
India and Sri Lanka have played 168 ODI matches against each other. Out of these, India has won 99 matches while Sri Lanka has won 57 matches. 11 matches ended without a result and 1 match ended up being tied. This article covers the detailed India vs Sri Lanka ODI head to head stats. IND vs SL ODI Head To Head Records and Stats (Team-Wise) Matches168India Won99Sri Lanka Won57No Results 11Tied1Highest Team Total414/7 by IndiaLowest Team Total50/10 by Sri Lanka Largest Victory317 Runs by India Also read: IND vs SL T20 Head To Head Records & Stats Ahead of India…
India (IND) and Sri Lanka (SL) have played a total of 29 T20 international matches against each other. Out of these 29, India has won 19, while the Sri Lanka has won 9. 1 match between the two teams ended without a result. Below is the detailed head to head T20 records and stats of India vs Sri Lanka. India vs Sri Lanka Head To Head T20 Team Records Matches29India Won19Sri Lanka Won9No Result1Highest Team Total260/5 by IndiaLowest Team Total 81/8 by India Largest Victory 93 Runs by India Also read: IND vs SL 1st T20: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium…
Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth recently expressed skepticism about Rohit Sharma’s participation in the 2027 ODI World Cup, citing concerns about the batsman’s age. While acknowledging Virat Kohli’s potential to play in the tournament due to his exceptional fitness, Srikkanth cast doubts on Rohit’s ability to compete at such a level past the age of 40. This criticism came in response to Gautam Gambhir’s optimistic view that both Kohli and Rohit could extend their careers to the 2027 World Cup, contingent on their fitness. “He (Rohit Sharma) is a good player, but his age is 37 presently, and the next…
India is going to face Sri Lanka in the first T20 of the upcoming 3 match series on Saturday, 27th July. The match is scheduled to be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. It will be the first match for India with Gautam Gambhir as the Head Coach. It will be interesting to see how the game pans out. IND vs SL 1st T20: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Fast bowlers, or pacers, have the advantage of exploiting the wickets early on due to the freshness of the ball, which facilitates better swing and movement. However, as the…
Franchises have proposed that the IPL conduct mega auctions every five years instead of the current three-year cycle. They suggest allowing teams to retain four to six players and giving each franchise eight right-to-match (RTM) options. This longer gap between mega auctions would help teams build continuity and develop young players, particularly uncapped Indians, without the risk of losing them to rival franchises. The proposal also includes permitting franchises to renegotiate player salaries between auctions, ensuring transparency while keeping the player under contract. IPL officials are expected to discuss these suggestions with franchises soon. Demands of IPL Franchise Owners Franchises…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified its decision to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain, replacing Hardik Pandya. Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, explained that Hardik’s fitness issues were a primary reason for the leadership change. During a joint press conference with Gautam Gambhir, Agarkar stated that Hardik’s fitness was a significant factor in their evaluation. However, former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed doubts about Agarkar’s justification. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth argued that fitness might not be the main reason. Hardik participated in the entire IPL season,…