Matheesha Pathirana’s journey with Chennai Super Kings has officially come to an emotional end, marking the close of a chapter that played a defining role in shaping the Sri Lankan pacer’s IPL career. Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, CSK made the tough call to release Pathirana and, in a surprising move, stayed out of […]

The IPL 2026 auction delivered several fascinating takeaways, with spending patterns clearly highlighting a growing trust in domestic talent. While Australia’s Cameron Green grabbed headlines as the most expensive buy at ₹25.20 crore, the real story belonged to India’s uncapped players. Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma scripted history by becoming the joint-most expensive uncapped Indians, […]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini auction is taking place on December 16 2025, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The one-day auction – which takes place once every year – will see some renowned players go under the hammer as well, including Cameron Green, Venkatesh Iyer, and Liam Livingstone, who are in the auction. They […]

Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wicketkeeper-batter Robin Uthappa believes the franchise should go all-in for Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, insisting the move could finally address KKR’s long-standing death-overs bowling concerns. With the Knight Riders heading into the auction with the most oversized purse among all teams, Uthappa feels […]

The IPL 2025 mega auction delivered one of the most dramatic and financially extravagant events in tournament history. Rishabh Pant shattered all previous records as Lucknow Super Giants splurged a massive ₹27 crore to secure the star wicketkeeper-batter. Not far behind, Punjab Kings triggered another bidding frenzy by snapping up Shreyas Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, […]

In a major development that has stunned IPL fans, West Indies powerhouse Andre Russell has officially announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League. The explosive allrounder shared the news through an emotional Instagram video, bringing an end to a glittering IPL journey that spanned over a decade. The announcement came just days after Andre […]

Venkatesh Iyer has expressed his heartfelt desire to continue representing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in future editions of the Indian Premier League, despite being released ahead of the 2026 season. The all-rounder, who KKR bought for a massive ₹23.75 crore in the 2025 auction—a decision that surprised many—was among several prominent names let go […]

Former India player Anil Kumble has said that the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) should have retained Andre Russell ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. He also stated that the three-time IPL champions would have gone into the auction with the maximum remaining purse as well. During a discussion on Star Sports, Kumble said, “I think […]

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has strongly criticised Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) decision to release veteran all-rounder Andre Russell ahead of the IPL 2026 auction. Kaif squarely blamed the move on KKR’s new head coach, Abhishek Nayar, suggesting it reflected an unnecessary urge to reshape the squad without preserving its core strengths. Russell, who KKR […]

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a significant move on Friday, November 14, by appointing Tim Southee as their new bowling coach for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The former New Zealand fast bowler, who ended his international career in 2014, steps into the role previously held by Bharat Arun, bringing fresh energy and […]