Matheesha Pathirana and Cameron Green (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders were the biggest spenders in the IPL players’ auction on Tuesday, shelling out a record Rs 25.20 crore to sign Australian all-rounder Cameron Green and investing a further Rs 18 crore to bring in Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana.Uncapped Indian talent…
Lucknow Super Giants (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants came into the IPL with a purse of Rs 22.95 crore after letting go of seven players, including two overseas names. Despite making headlines last year by breaking the IPL auction record with a Rs 27 crore signing of Pant, LSG…
Gujarat Titans retained 20 players and entered the mini-auction with a purse of Rs 12.90 crore. They allowed Sherfane Rutherford to move to Mumbai Indians through a trade on the retention deadline day. Led by Shubman Gill, GT has been one of the most consistent franchises in the IPL in recent years, winning the title…
Cameron Green of Australia speaks to media during his press conference before an Australia nets session at Adelaide Oval on December 14, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images) Kokata Knight Rider’s (KKR) bid at Rs 25.20 for Australian all-rounder Cameron Green made him the most expensive overseas player at an Indian Premier…
IPL Auction 2026: Cameron Green. (Image: Agencies) Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has become the most expensive overseas player in Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction history, being acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25.20 Crore in the IPL 2026 auction. This record-breaking purchase surpasses previous high-value overseas acquisitions and highlights the growing trend of teams…
Cameron Green (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders shattered records at the IPL players’ auction on Tuesday, shelling out a staggering Rs 25.20 crore to secure Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.The bid saw Green eclipse compatriot Mitchell Starc’s previous mark of Rs 24.75 crore, making him the most expensive overseas player in IPL auction history….
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has described the molestation complaint filed against him by social media influencer Sapna Gill as baseless, claiming it was motivated by personal animosity and a desire for publicity. In a written response submitted to a Mumbai court on Tuesday, Shaw argued that Gill’s plea was frivolous and filed with the intention…
Chennai Super Kings turned heads at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi by going big on youth, securing two of the most talked-about uncapped Indian talents in Karthik Sharma and Prashant Veer for Rs 14.20 crore each. The twin signings underlined CSK’s intent to invest in long-term potential while reshaping key areas of their…
Chennai Super Kings have made a bold statement at the IPL 2026 auction by securing 20-year-old left-arm spinner Prashant Veer for a whopping Rs 14.20 crore. The young allrounder, who initially caught attention playing for Noida Super Kings in the UP T20 League, has impressed with consistent performances this year, particularly in the Syed Mushtaq…
Aquib Nabi (Agency Image) Jammu & Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi has become one of the standout stories of the IPL 2026 auction, being snapped up by Delhi Capitals for a staggering Rs 8.40 crore. The uncapped Indian seamer has been making waves with consistent performances across domestic tournaments, and the Capitals moved quickly to secure…
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction on Tuesday with few worries, as they already have a settled and strong squad in place. With just Rs 2.75 crore remaining in their purse, the lowest budget among the 10 franchises, MI still had five slots to fill, including one overseas…
David Miller (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) David Miller set the tone for the IPL 2026 auction on Tuesday by becoming the first player to be sold, with Delhi Capitals snapping him up for Rs 2 crore. The South African batter, widely regarded as one of the most destructive finishers in the league, was picked…
Abhigyan Kundu’s historic double century in the Under-19 Asia Cup has set tongues wagging across the cricketing world, especially with the IPL 2026 auction taking place today, Tuesday, December 16. However, despite his record-shattering knock, the 17-year-old will not feature when franchises go under the hammer. Kundu created history in Dubai on Tuesday after smashing…
Pune Grand Tour, a four-stage cycle race spanning 437 kilometres, will be held from 19-23 January, 2026. (Image by Special Arrangement) Pune’s geographical features, such as its hilly landscapes and picturesque surroundings, make it an ideal city for cycling. No surprise then that ‘Poona’ was known as the Cycle Capital of India during the 1960s…
Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Football legend Lionel Messi on Tuesday departed Jamnagar after visiting Vantara, the wildlife rescue and conservation centre, bringing the curtain down on his much-celebrated GOAT India Tour 2025. Hosted by Anant Ambani at Vantara, the visit marked Messi’s final stop before his exit…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shakes hands with footballer Lionel Messi (ANI Photo/Naveen Sharma) Delhi’s worsening air quality cast a shadow over Lionel Messi’s farewell appearance in India, as a section of the crowd at the Arun Jaitley Stadium voiced its anger at the political leadership even while welcoming the global football icon. As Chief…
Arjuna Ranatunga. (Photo/social media) Sri Lankan authorities plan to arrest the country’s former men’s cricket team captain, Arjuna Ranatunga, on corruption charges linked to his tenure as petroleum minister, a court was told on Monday.Ranatunga and his brother are accused of altering the procedure for awarding long-term oil procurement contracts and instead making spot purchases…
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi greets the gathering during the ‘GOAT India Tour 2025’, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The footballing god descended upon the city, and the Lionel Messi GOAT India Tour, which had begun in disorder, found its finish in Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where fans…
The ‘TATA IPL 2026 Auction War Room’ on JioHotstar offered an early look into how franchises could shape their squads ahead of the IPL 2026 mini auction scheduled for tomorrow. The mock auction simulation saw experts analyse team strategies, budgets and squad balance, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings emerging as two of…
Jay Shah presents Lionel Messi with a jersey Argentina’s football icon Lionel Messi was presented with India vs USA Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 tickets by ICC chairman Jay Shah during the final leg of his G.O.A.T. India Tour at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and DDCA president Rohan Jaitley were…
