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RCB Retains 3 Players, Releases Faf du Plessis Amid Speculation of Kohli’s Captaincy Return
The 2025 IPL mega auction is shaping up to be a highly anticipated event with major changes in team rosters and captaincy roles across franchises. Several notable players have been released by their teams, setting the stage for a competitive auction pool. In a surprise move, Delhi Capitals released their captain, Rishabh Pant, opening up opportunities for other franchises to…
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Rishabh Pant Set to Enter IPL 2025 Mega Auction After Delhi Capitals Release: Report
Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is set to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, following his release from Delhi Capitals (DC), as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Negotiations between Pant and DC’s ownership reportedly broke down after extended discussions over the past few months, leading to the franchise’s decision not to retain the 27-year-old player. Delhi Capitals have…
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What Made Virat Kohli Finally Unblock Glenn Maxwell on Instagram?
Glenn Maxwell and Virat Kohli, now close friends, once shared a tense relationship marked by intense on-field competition and personal friction. In Maxwell’s recently published book, “The Showman”, the Australian all-rounder reveals how Kohli ultimately backed his inclusion in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after his controversial tenure with Punjab Kings, showing gratitude to the former RCB captain for his support.…
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RCB’s Potential Retentions: Kohli, Siraj, and Du Plessis Among Top Picks
As the deadline approaches for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises to finalize their player retention lists, excitement is building ahead of the upcoming mega auction. With just three days left until the October 31 deadline, all ten teams, including the Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), are preparing to announce their retained players. The Board of…
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Gary Kirsten Resigns as Pakistan’s White-Ball Head Coach Just Before Australian Tour
Gary Kirsten has resigned as Pakistan’s head coach for ODIs and T20Is just six months into his two-year contract, departing one week before Pakistan’s ODI series in Australia. Tensions had emerged after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) stripped Kirsten and Test coach Jason Gillespie of selection powers, centralizing decisions under a new selection committee. Gillespie voiced his discontent, saying he…
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India Sets Sights on Record-Breaking 359-Run Chase Against New Zealand in Pune Test
India faces an uphill battle with a target of 359 runs to chase after New Zealand’s gritty second innings ended at 255, setting up a challenging fourth-inning pursuit on Day 3 of the Pune Test. Ravindra Jadeja found his form in the morning session, breaking his wicketless spell to claim three critical wickets that kept India’s hopes alive. Despite Jadeja’s…
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India Stages Epic Comeback: Sarfaraz and Pant Ignite Hopes Against New Zealand!
Bengaluru: At the lunch break on Day 4 of the Test match, India is just 12 runs behind New Zealand, having staged an impressive recovery to post 344/3. After a rocky start in the first innings, the Indian team roared back in the morning session, led by a resilient 125 not out from Sarfaraz Khan and a typically flamboyant 53…
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India May Camp in Delhi, Fly to Lahore for Champions Trophy: PCB’s Unique Proposal
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reached out to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with a proposal aimed at facilitating India’s participation in the Champions Trophy next year, offering an alternative arrangement due to security concerns. The PCB suggested that the Indian team could base itself in New Delhi or Chandigarh/Mohali and travel to Lahore via…
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Rohit and Jaiswal Lead India’s Fightback After New Zealand’s Dominant 402 on Day 3
Bengaluru: As Day 3 of the first Test unfolds in Bengaluru, India’s openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are putting up a strong resistance against New Zealand. The pair is finding the boundary regularly, laying the groundwork for what India hopes will be a determined fightback after a tough first innings. Earlier in the day, New Zealand set a commanding…
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India’s Batting Shuffle Under Fire as Karthik Questions Kohli’s Promotion to No. 3
Team India found themselves in a tricky spot after Shubman Gill was ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand, leading to a reshuffle in the batting order. In a surprising move, Virat Kohli was pushed up to the No. 3 position, with Sarfaraz Khan coming in at No. 4. Both decisions backfired, as Kohli and Sarfaraz were dismissed…
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