Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s near-miss in securing Venkatesh Iyer during the IPL 2025 auction may, in hindsight, look like a blessing in disguise. However, RCB head coach Andy Flower has made it clear that the franchise genuinely valued the all-rounder’s potential. RCB pursued Iyer aggressively, going up to ₹23.50 crore before losing him to Kolkata Knight […]

The IPL 2025 mega auction saw several players fetching hefty price tags, with fast bowlers like Arshdeep Singh (INR 18 crore) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (INR 10.75 crore) securing lucrative deals. However, it wasn’t a joyous occasion for everyone, as some seasoned players went unsold despite their experience and contributions to the league. One such player […]

Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi etched his name in history as the youngest cricketer to sign with an IPL franchise. Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured his services for INR 1.10 crore during the second day of the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 25. Among 182 players sold for a collective INR 639.15 crore, […]

Former South African pacer Dale Steyn praised Gerald Coetzee’s stellar all-round performance in the 2nd T20I against India, which secured a thrilling 3-wicket win for South Africa on November 10 in Gqeberha. Coetzee’s impactful bowling and aggressive batting turned the tide for the Proteas, helping them level the 4-match series 1-1. Dale Steyn believes that […]

Justin Langer, the head coach of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), shared insights into the franchise’s strategy for the upcoming 2025 IPL mega auction, set to take place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. As they approach the auction with a strong INR 69 crore budget, LSG has already retained key players including Nicholas […]

And even before the big IPL 2025 auction event, much interest has been created at one end in Mumbai Indians, starting with a very important decision to retain Rohit Sharma, the former skipper or not. Speculations have been rife since the surprising shift in leadership when the captaincy of IPL 2024 was handed over to […]

When asked whether Punjab Kings (PBKS) would target Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, Sanjay Bangar, the Head of Cricket Development for PBKS, chose to keep things vague. He didn’t provide a direct answer, instead focusing on the broader auction dynamics and the uncertainty around player retentions. Rohit Sharma, […]