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WPL Auction 2026: Deepti Sharma sold to UP Warriorz for Rs 3.2 crore, Sophie Devine goes to Gujarat Giants | Cricket News

WPL Auction 2026: Deepti Sharma sold to UP Warriorz for Rs 3.2 crore, Sophie Devine goes to Gujarat Giants | Cricket News

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Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma was signed up by UP Warriorz for Rs 3.2 crore at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction in New Delhi on Thursday. The all-rounder was initially bought by Delhi Capitals (DC) for her base price of Rs 50 lakh, but the UP Warriorz opted to use the Right-to-Match (RTM) card. DC valued her at Rs 3.2 crore, and the Warriorz accepted the bid to get the player back in their squad. The 28-year-old played three seasons for the UP Warriorz, during which she scored 507 runs in 25 matches at a strike rate of 117.63, with her highest score of 88 not out, which came in the second season against Gujarat Giants. She also took 27 wickets at an economy rate of 8.29. Sharma captained the Warriorz in Alyssa Healy’s absence, who was ruled out due to a stress injury, in WPL 2025. Former New Zealand captain and veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine was bought for Rs 2 crore by the Gujarat Giants. Devine saw a bidding war between the Giants …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25: Top 6 players to look out for with ICC Champions Trophy around the corner | Cricket News

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024/25: Top 6 players to look out for with ICC Champions Trophy around the corner | Cricket News

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The domestic circuit of Indian cricket continues as the Vijay Hazare Trophy is set to begin from Saturday, following an action packed Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The 50-over format tournament will see the inclusion of multiple talents that often go under the radar, and also veterans and big names of the game. Mohammed Shami: A bowler who has been in the spotlight lately with his performances in domestic cricket, makes the headlines once more. Mohammed Shami has been included in Bengal’s squad for the Vijay Hazare trophy, despite there being potential injury concerns. While he is rested for the tournament opener in order for the swelling in his knee to not get aggravated, Shami’s comeback showed why he has been an integral pillar of any team he has been a part of. At the Cricket World Cup 2023, Mohammad Shami had become the highest Indian wicket taker at the World Cup stage and will be looking to recover quickly and bring in the same performances. BCCI too would keep a close eye on Shami, to …

Rajasthan Royals Probable 11 after IPL Auction 2025: Can RR make a title-winning XI this time? | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals Probable 11 after IPL Auction 2025: Can RR make a title-winning XI this time? | Cricket News

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IPL Auction 2025: Coming into the auctions with a limited purse of Rs 41 crore, Rajasthan Royals focused on acquiring key players and strong overseas players at minimal price at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Their main focus over the course of the two days was Jofra Archer, whom they spent Rs 12.5 crore on. Their other big buy was Tushar Deshpande, another pace bowler who was in the race for the Purple Cap last season at the Chennai Super Kings. RR even acquired two Sri Lankan spinners, Wainindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana at Rs 5.25 crore and Rs 4.4 crore respectively. Even after coming into the auction with one of the lowest purses, they have made a squad that could stitch up a very strong Playing XI, with perfect balance of batters, bowlers and all rounders. But the player that is to make the headlines not just for the Royals but the entire IPL is 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the the team bought for a staggering price of Rs 1.1 crore. RR Probable XI for …

RCB Playing 11 prediction after IPL Auction 2025: Is this the best Royal Challengers Bengaluru line-up from recent years? | Cricket News

RCB Playing 11 prediction after IPL Auction 2025: Is this the best Royal Challengers Bengaluru line-up from recent years? | Cricket News

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IPL Auction 2025: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) had the second biggest purse at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, heading in with Rs 83 crore. RCB were expected to go after big names and use their RTM for players like Mohammed Siraj. Teams had geared up to go against RCB to fight for KL Rahul as well, but they pulled out of the bidding war once the price reached Rs 10.75 crore, with the Karnataka batter eventually being bought by Delhi Capitals at Rs 14 crore. At first glance, even after having spent 82.25 crore, the team doesn’t come off as the strongest team. But closer look at the roster and balance suggests that the team has been formed carefully analysing the requirements of the team. RCB’s probable XI is a well-knit pack of players that can each cause trouble to their opponents. RCB will have a reunion with Indian veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar and he would be paired up with Josh Hazlewood to hopefully pick up wickets in the Powerplay. With Virat Kohli seemingly back …

Mumbai Indians Probable XI for IPL 2025 after Auction: Boult, Chahar, Bumrah make up for a solid bowling unit | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians Probable XI for IPL 2025 after Auction: Boult, Chahar, Bumrah make up for a solid bowling unit | Cricket News

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IPL Auction 2025: After spending a total of 39.55 crore on 18 players at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, the Mumbai Indians (MI) have, with their retentions and buys, built a potential title winning squad. Locking horns with a lot of other teams in fierce competition, MI roped in players like Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, and the one making the headlines for the team, Trent Boult. Reuniting with his former franchise, Boult was the most expensive buy for Mumbai Indians, going for a whopping Rs. 12.5 crore, followed by pace-bowling all-rounder Deepak Chahar, who was bought for Rs. 9.25 crore. Grouped with Jasprit Bumrah, the trio make up for a solid bowling unit that would trouble the batsman under the lights at the Wankhede Stadium. MI had managed to secure their star quintet in captain Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma for Rs 75 crore before the auction in Saudi Arabia. The probable XI of the team makes up for a good balance of batters and bowlers, those who have …

IPL Auction 2025: Meet 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, rated highly by VVS Laxman, set to play for Rahul Dravid’s Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

IPL Auction 2025: Meet 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, rated highly by VVS Laxman, set to play for Rahul Dravid’s Rajasthan Royals | Cricket News

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Vaibhav Surayvanshi was in an India U-19 team meeting ahead of their Asia Cup preparation when a member of the coaching staff broke the news to the 13-year-old that he had been picked by Rajasthan Royals in the IPL mega auction on Monday. “I am speechless…I don’t know what to say. It’s a massive thing for our family. I had a gut feeling that he would get picked but never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that there would be a bidding war,” Vaibhav’s father Sanjeev Suryavanshi tells The Indian Express. The youngster grabbed eyeballs recently when he became the youngest batter (13 years, 288 days) to record an international century, scoring 104 off 62 balls in a Youth Test for India Under-19 against Australia U-19 in Chennai. The left-hander’s century came in 58 balls, making it the fastest Youth Test hundred by an Indian and the second-fastest overall in the world. “Everything is coming as a flashback to me. I was a cricket tragic myself. But had to kill that dream when …

IPL Auction 2025: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi sold for Rs 1.1 crore to Rajasthan Royals, becomes youngest player signed in IPL history | Cricket News

IPL Auction 2025: 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi sold for Rs 1.1 crore to Rajasthan Royals, becomes youngest player signed in IPL history | Cricket News

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IPL Auction 2025: Bihar’s 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made history in Jeddah on Monday as he was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.1 crore. FOLLOW LIVE IPL AUCTION UPDATES Aged 13 years, 243 days, Suryavanshi became the youngest player to be signed in IPL history as he cut a bidding war between the Royals and Delhi Capitals. Only on Saturday did young Suryavanshi make his Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy debut, opening for Bihar against Rajasthan in Rajkot. He cracked left-arm pacer Aniket Choudhary for two sixes before being dismissed for 13 off six deliveries. Watch 13 year old vaibhav suryavanshi’s quick fire 82 runs against Australia u19 RR picks him for 1.10 Cr pic.twitter.com/7mMvKHtbvv — ICT Fan (@Delphy06) November 25, 2024 The youngster made headlines recently when he became the youngest batter (13 years, 288 days) to record an international century, achieving the feat in a Youth Test for India Under-19 against Australia U-19 in Chennai.  Vaibhav scored 104 off 62 balls in India Under-19’s Youth Test against Australia in Chennai. The left-hander’s century …

IPL 2025 Auction: Ishan Kishan sold to SunRisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.40 crore | Cricket News

IPL 2025 Auction: Ishan Kishan sold to SunRisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.40 crore | Cricket News

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IPL Auction 2025: Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan was acquired by SunRisers Hyderabad for a sum of Rs. 11.40 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction on Sunday. Kishan’s former franchise Mumbai Indians bid for his services up to Rs 3 crore before pulling out from the race between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings. SRH made a late entrance into the bidding war before snapping up Kishan for the forthcoming season. FOLLOW IPL 2025 MEGA AUCTION LIVE UPDATES Kishan made his IPL debut in 2016, when Gujarat Lions picked him up at his base price of Rs 35 Lakh. He was roped in by Mumbai Indians in the 2018 Auctions, and was with the side for six years. Kishan has racked up 2644 runs in 105 outings in the IPL, scoring at a strike rate of 135.87. He has on multiple occasions also been a contender for the Orange Cap. The out-of-favour India keeper scored 796 in his 32 T20I outings at a strike rate of 124.37. His most notable feat in international cricket remains his ODI …

Quick comment: Why Punjab Kings went after Shreyas Iyer aggressively, despite him being largely invisible | Cricket News

Quick comment: Why Punjab Kings went after Shreyas Iyer aggressively, despite him being largely invisible | Cricket News

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If Rishabh Pant walking away as the most expensive player at Rs 27 crore was a certainty, Punjab Kings shelling out Rs 26.75 crore for Shreyas Iyer after staving off Delhi Capital’ persistence was unprecedented. His name barely made any noise, or even a whisper in the days leading up to the auction. It could be that he had been lying low in the past few months, largely confined to domestic toils. Then, cricketers like Shreyas Iyer are always in demand. There are compelling factors that make him a hot entity on the auction table. He is an experienced, proven and reliable batsman. While there has not been an earth-shatteringly standout season, Shreyas Iyer has been consistent. In five of the nine he has scored over 400 runs, winning several matches en route. In the last season, he upped his strike rate from the early 130s to mid-140s. There are little doubts about his stroke-play. The short-balls don’t harangue him in this format as much as in Test cricket. At his best, Shreyas Iyer is …

IPL Auction 2025: KL Rahul sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore | Cricket News

IPL Auction 2025: KL Rahul sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore | Cricket News

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IPL Auction 2025: KL Rahul was bought by the Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore at the IPL Mega Auction on Sunday. Four teams seemed to be all in for the former captain of Lucknow Super Giants but DC had the last laugh. Kolkata Knight Riders opened the bidding for Rahul at his base price of Rs 2 crore before RCB jumped in. The Bengaluru franchise dropped out at the Rs 10.75 crore mark. Chennai Super Kings was the other team in contention before Capitals zeroed in on the 32-year-old. Although last season there seemed to have seen a dip in Rahul’s performance, his records in the tournament are not to be ignored. The classy yet explosive opener boasts a total of 4683 runs in the tournament, playing with a strike rate of 134.61. He has four centuries to his name and a high score being 132* in 2020, the season in which he also won the Orange Cap. Though out-of-favour from the Indian side in T20Is, Rahul has amassed 2265 runs in international colours, …