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India’s stand-in captain, KL Rahul, made a significant revelation ahead of the first ODI against South Africa. Rahul described the positive atmosphere created in the dressing room with the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. How the dressing room gained tremendous confidence Rahul stated clearly in the press conference, “Their importance is huge. They make the dressing room feel a lot more confident. Winning is the most important thing. We are trying to forget what happened a week ago.” This means that the entire team, forgetting last week’s Test series defeat, is now focused solely on victory. With Rohit…

After suffering a clean sweep in the Test series at home against South Africa, Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir’s troubles are mounting. Now, even fans have started barging in on the field and giving him a piece of their mind. On Wednesday, an optional practice session was underway in Ranchi to prepare for the ODI series. Gambhir was standing near the nets when a fan started shouting loudly. The entire incident was captured on video and immediately went viral on social media. What did the fan say to Gambhir? The fan, without any fear, directly told Gautam Gambhir, “3-0…

RCB, or Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, has spent its entire purse of ₹15 crore (approximately $1.5 billion) in the WPL 2026 auction to build a balanced and strength-based squad. The team has acquired a strong mix of top-level international all-rounders and domestic talent. The goal is clear: to win the WPL trophy in 2026. RCB was already building its team around star batter and icon player Smriti Mandhana, but this season the team has focused on depth, flexibility, all-round ability, and tactical balance. Below is the full WPL 2026 squad details, player prices, and auction/retention status: RCB WPL Squad 2026:…

UP Warriorz Women has attempted to assemble a team that features a combination of experienced international players and promising Indian talent in the WPL 2026 auction. This time, UPW bid on players who have the ability to turn the game around at crucial junctures. Their balance is focused on all-rounders, ensuring a Plan B is available in any WPL 2026 match. This season, the Team made good use of its ₹14.85 crore purse, filling almost all slots and adding 18 players to the squad. A special focus has been placed on Indian all-rounders and foreign batting power, making this squad…

Delhi Capitals Women made every effort to assemble a balanced and powerful squad at the WPL 2026 auction. Using their ₹15 crore (approximately $1.5 billion) purse, Their assembled a good mix of experienced retained players and new auction picks. DC-W’s focus this time was on players who could deliver match-winning performances and provide flexibility. Delhi’s goal is to provide stability in the top and middle order, a strong all-rounder, and game-changing foreign players, giving the squad enough depth to survive and fight in any situation. See the full DC-W list below, along with their auction/retention status and price: DC WPL…

Gujarat Giants Women have fully assembled their squad for the WPL 2026 auction. This time, the team used a purse of ₹14.85 crore to assemble a balanced combination of experienced retained players and new auction picks. Gujrat has focused on building strength in batting, depth in bowling, and a squad of all-rounders who can change the course of a match at critical moments. GG-W’s strategy is clear; the group is built around star players Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney, but new additions have added tactical flexibility and multiple options to the squad. Below, you can see the full GG-W squad,…

Mumbai Indians Women focused on building a strong and experienced squad in the WPL 2026 auction. Mumbai has always been characterized by an all-rounder base and match-winning personalities, and this season MI-W has maintained that DNA and further strengthened its squad. The team has fully utilized the ₹15 crore purse in this auction, creating a balance of Indian talent, foreign experience, and unique skills that makes MI-W a strong contender in WPL 2026. Full player list with auction/retention status and price below: MI WPL Squad 2026 Players List & Price Player (Status)TypeSold Price (Cr)Nat Sciver-Brunt (R)AR3.50AC Kerr (A)AR3.00H Kaur (R)AR2.50HK…

The full schedule for the 2025 ODI series between India and South Africa has now been finalized. This three-match list series is set to begin on November 30th. This time, all matches will be played in different states, creating a cricketing atmosphere across the country. India vs South Africa ODI List 2025, Match Details First, let’s discuss the fact that this time, the first match in the India vs South Africa ODI list will be played in Ranchi, the second in Raipur, and the final in Visakhapatnam. All three matches will start at 1:30 pm, allowing spectators to enjoy the…

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 (SMAT) is India’s most important domestic T20 tournament, widely followed as it produces rising stars for the IPL and the national team. Like every season, fans are keenly watching the Points Table to determine which teams are strong contenders for the playoffs. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy features a total of 38 teams, divided into Elite and Plate groups. The 2025 Points Table is updated after each match, determining who advances and who is eliminated. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Points Table Group A: TeamMatchesWonLostPointsNRRMumbai1104+2.142Kerala1104+1.927Andhra1104+1.450Chhattisgarh1104+1.350Vidarbha1010-1.350Assam1010-1.450Odisha1010-1.927Railways1010-2.142 Group B: TeamMatchesWonLostPointsNRRUttar Pradesh1104+0.836Hyderabad1104+0.782Chandigarh1104+0.721J&K1104+0.571Maharashtra1010-0.571Bihar1010-0.721MP1010-0.782Goa1010-0.836 Group C: TeamMatchesWinLossPointsNRRGujarat1104+5.540Punjab1104+3.710Bengal1104+1.552Pondicherry1104+0.250Haryana1010-0.250Baroda1010-1.552Himachal Pradesh1010-3.710Services1010-5.540 Group D:…

There was significant drama today at the WPL 2026 mega auction. UP Warriors purchased Deepti Sharma for ₹2.60 crore, while Alyssa Healy, surprisingly, remained unsold. Several new Indian faces shone in the auction, with a total of nearly 90 players selected. Why Pratika Rawal goes unsold at WPL Auction 2026? The most surprising news at the Women Premier League Auction 2026 was Pratika Rawal going unsold. Many teams hoped this top-order batter would find a place in a franchise, but given her injury status, teams didn’t take the risk. The WPL had already made it clear to all teams that…