Author: Daily News
Following a disappointing 3-0 Test series whitewash against New Zealand at home, India is gearing up for a daunting tour of Australia. While the focus has primarily been on India’s vulnerabilities, the Pat Cummins-led Australian squad isn’t without its own concerns. Australia’s recent 2-1 ODI series loss to Pakistan at home serves as a stark reminder that they aren’t in the best form across formats. Here are three critical areas where India can capitalize during the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. #3 Batting Concerns Australia’s biggest challenge heading into the Test series is the lack of recent red-ball cricket for their batters.…
Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah recently shared a memorable moment on social media with legendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn. On Sunday, November 10, Bumrah posted a picture on Instagram, captioned simply as: “Goat” This casual interaction highlights the mutual respect between two of the finest fast bowlers of their generations. Steyn, revered as one of the greatest pacers in cricket history, retired in 2021 after an illustrious career that saw him dominate Test cricket. With 439 wickets in 93 Tests, Steyn remains South Africa’s all-time leading wicket-taker in the format, known for his lethal pace, swing, and ability…
Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as the future of Indian cricket, has faced a challenging year with issues related to form, fitness, and consistency. Released by Delhi Capitals after a lackluster IPL 2024, Shaw now finds himself at a crossroads. As the IPL 2025 auction approaches, there is speculation about which teams might take a chance on the explosive opener. Here are three franchises that could benefit from acquiring Shaw: 1. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Why KKR needs Shaw:KKR are coming off a successful IPL 2024 season, where they lifted the trophy with a well-balanced side. However, their top order still…
Abhishek Sharma, a promising talent in Indian cricket, has hit a rough patch after making an impressive start to his international career. Known for his aggressive style, the left-handed all-rounder made headlines during the IPL 2024 with stellar performances for Sunrisers Hyderabad. This form earned him a T20I debut against Zimbabwe, where he announced his arrival with a century in just his second game. However, since that initial burst, his performances have tapered off, prompting concerns about his form. A Dip in Form: Recent Struggles After scoring a hundred against Zimbabwe, Sharma’s subsequent innings have been lackluster. His scores in…
Mumbai recorded a commanding victory over Odisha, winning by an innings and 103 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Group A clash at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC on November 9. Resuming Day 4 at 126-5, Odisha could only manage 214 in their second innings. Shams Mulani, the left-arm spinner, delivered a match-winning performance, taking 5-71 in the second innings to add to his first-innings haul of six wickets. Earlier, Shreyas Iyer had starred with the bat, scoring a mammoth 233 to set up Mumbai’s dominant display. Andhra and Uttarakhand Settle for a Draw In a Group B match…
The Mumbai Indians (MI) have retained their captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, for INR 1.8 crore ahead of the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) mini-auction. Harmanpreet was initially acquired for this amount in the inaugural 2023 auction, and MI has retained her for the same salary, maintaining their investment in her as a foundational player for the squad. Alongside Harmanpreet, MI retained 14 players while releasing Priyanka Bala, Humaira Kazi, Fatima Jaffer, and English all-rounder Isabelle Wong. The team now heads into the mini-auction with INR 2.65 crore in their purse, needing to acquire four players, including one overseas addition. Harmanpreet’s Performance…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have retained Smriti Mandhana for her original INR 3.4 crore salary ahead of the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction. As RCB’s captain, Mandhana led the team to victory in the 2024 season, justifying her high-profile acquisition as the league’s most expensive player. Mandhana’s retention follows the WPL’s approach of retaining players at the initial auction price until a mega auction is introduced. Since RCB initially secured her for INR 3.4 crore in the inaugural 2023 auction, she remains the most expensive player in WPL history, edging out Ashleigh Gardner (Gujarat Giants) and Natalie Sciver-Brunt (Mumbai…
The UP Warriorz have announced their retention list for the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 season. They have retained 15 players and will head to the auction with a remaining purse of ₹3.9 crore. After a mixed first season, where they finished third in the points table, the UP Warriorz will look to strengthen their lineup in the upcoming season. The team, led by Alyssa Healy, retained a core of top international and Indian talent, including marquee names like Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, and Tahlia McGrath. Full List of Players Retained by UP Warriorz with Price Tags Alyssa Healy…
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 mega-auction is scheduled for November 24-25 at the Abady Al Johar Arena (also known as Benchmark Arena) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This marks only the second time that an IPL auction is being held overseas, following the IPL 2024 auction, which took place at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena. Change of Venue to Jeddah Initially, the auction was set to be held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. However, the BCCI made a last-minute switch to Jeddah, located about 10 hours southwest of Riyadh, reportedly due to logistical considerations and Abady Al Johar Arena’s larger capacity.…
The stage is set for the IPL 2025 auction, which will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25. With a record 1,574 players registering, including 1,165 Indians and 409 overseas players, the two-day event is expected to be one of the grandest auctions in IPL history. Here are some key details ahead of the mega auction: Player Breakdown: The registrations include 320 capped players, 1,224 uncapped players, and 30 players from Associate Nations. Of the registered players, only those with sufficient interest from franchises will make it to the final list under the hammer. Indian and International Representation:…