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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has officially released its IPL 2026 retention list. Fans are reviewing which players have been retained and which ones have been out as the team finalizes its squad for the upcoming season. The confirmed lists highlight CSK’s strategic approach, showing how the franchise is shaping its lineup for Next IPL with a clear and steady plan. Let’s know CSK Retained and Released Players List.. CSK Retained Players List Chennai Super Kings is sticking with their strong and reliable core. The franchise is retaining member who fit perfectly into their system and have been performing well in…
The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) is Australia’s most prestigious women’s T20 league. It has been running since 2015, and its 11th season kicked off with a bang on November 9th. Eight teams are playing: Melbourne Renegades, Sydney Sixers, Perth Scorchers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Thunder, Melbourne Stars, and Adelaide Strikers. These teams share similar names to the men’s BBL, but this is a completely different game for women. Each season consists of 43 matches. Each team plays 10 matches, with the top four teams advancing to the playoffs. The winner of the Eliminator will play the second-placed team…
A major drama unfolded on the cricket field in Rawalpindi today. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi met with the Sri Lankan team players and offered them solace. This was because a recent suicide bombing in Islamabad killed 12 people and injured 27. The bombing occurred just 17 kilometers from the Sri Lankan team’s hotel, leaving the players terrified. Naqvi’s meeting changed the atmosphere Before the second ODI, Naqvi spoke with players and officials from both Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. His aim was to boost the team’s morale and ensure that no effort would be…
Shardul Thakur has been traded to Mumbai Indians in the IPL, and this news came out thanks to a small mistake by Ravichandran Ashwin. Yesterday, Wednesday, Ashwin live-streamed on his YouTube channel, where he thoughtlessly announced that Shardul had been traded from LSG to MI. This news spread so quickly that it went viral on social media, and today Mumbai Indians officially confirmed it. Ashwin’s ‘tongue slip’ creates a stir Ashwin said in the video, “I don’t see any releases happening from MI. Will they try to secure a replacement for Deepak Chahar, who’s a bit injury-prone? They have secured…
The wait for the IND vs SA 1st Test 2025 is over. This exciting match will begin tomorrow, November 14th, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This is the first match of the IND vs SA Test series between India and South Africa. Both teams are in full form, and this first Match is going to be something truly special. Full Match Schedule 1st India vs South Africa Test will run from November 14th to 18th. The match will start at 9:30 AM IST, so wake up early and enjoy it with tea. The venue is Eden Gardens, where the atmosphere…
Mumbai Indians have made a blockbuster trade for IPL 2026, officially confirming the acquisition of all-rounder Shardul Thakur from Lucknow Super Giants. Five-time champions Mumbai surprised fans on Thursday by sharing a video on social media. This news is creating a stir among IPL fans, as Shardul is referred to as “Lord.” Shardul Thakur IPL journey Talks of a trade were already underway, as reported by the Times of India. Lucknow acquired Shardul at a base price of ₹2 crore (approximately $1.5 million) as a replacement for Mohsin Khan after he went unsold in the Jeddah auction. In IPL 2025,…
South Africa Tour of India 2025: The two-Test series between India and SA is set to kick off tomorrow, 1st Test will be November 14, 2025, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Let’s find out: India playing 11 and its details. The Indian team, led by Shubman Gill, will face the South African champions led by Temba Bavuma. India recently completed a 2-0 clean sweep of the West Indies at home, while SA drew the series 1-1 against Pakistan. The biggest headline is that Rishabh Pant has returned to the team after recovering from injury and has also been appointed vice-captain.…
India’s new Test captain, Shubman Gill, has spoken openly about excluding Mohammed Shami from the team for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. The decision wasn’t easy, but the team management has given the young fast bowler a chance. Gill heaped praise on Shami at the press conference before the first Test at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Trust in young bowlers in Shami’s absence Shami recently bowled brilliantly for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, but the selectors ignored him for the two-Test series. This has sparked considerable debate among fans and former cricketers. Gill said that it is difficult…
The IPL retention deadline is just two days away, and Mumbai Indians (MI) is preparing to make a big splash at the last minute. Five-time champions MI have begun negotiations with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to trade leg-spinner Mayank Markande. It is reported that these talks have now reached the final stage. If all goes well, the 28-year-old bowler will return to his debut franchise MI after seven years. Mayank Returns to MI Mayank Markande made his debut for MI in 2018, and that season was phenomenal. He took 15 wickets in 14 matches, and within less than a year,…
A suicide bombing in Islamabad shook everyone. The first ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was scheduled to be held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, but the blast occurred just 17 kilometers from the stadium. The match still took place, and Pakistan won by 6 runs. However, 16 Sri Lankan players subsequently decided to abandon the tour and return home. This is a major embarrassment for PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan’s Interior Minister. Security fears resurface According to Pakistani media, “PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi personally met the Sri Lankan players and team management after the first ODI…