Category: Sports

“Retention Roundup: All 10 IPL Franchises Announce Players for 2025”

Manish Kumar

IPL 2025 Retention Full list of retained players by all 10 franchises: Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma among others are the top retentions this year ahead of the upcoming mega auction. Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are among the star players retained by their respective franchises ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Virat Kohli is the top retention announced by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). RCB have retained Virat by paying INR 21 crore. Notably, a total of 47 players have been…

“Rohit Sharma Reveals Concerning Reason for Jasprit Bumrah’s Absence in IND vs NZ 3rd Test”

Manish Kumar

India have made one change to their Playing XI with Jasprit Bumrah making way for Mohammed Siraj. India captain Rohit Sharma revealed the reason behind Bumrah’s absence in the third Test. India are looking to avoid a whitewash.   New Zealand have made two changes to their Playing XI with Mitchell Santner out with a side strain. Ish Sodhi comes in for him. The Kiwis have replaced former skipper Tim Southee with Matt Henry for the final game. The hosts are going without their premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the…

“Why Mumbai Indians Can’t Use Right to Match for Ishan Kishan in IPL 2025 Mega Auction”

Manish Kumar

Mumbai Indians did well to retain much of their core group as they have kept Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auctions. However, they could not keep star wicket-keeper Ishan Kishan. They can’t use RTM for Ishan. Check why. As the IPL 2025 mega auction approaches, all the 10 teams have finalized their retentions. With six players allowed to be retained, the franchises tried putting their best foot forward in a bid to build a team for the future.…

IPL 2025 Auction: CSK Hints at Player Retentions with Creative Emoji Clues on Social Media

Manish Kumar

October 31 is the deadline set for all the teams to announce their list of retained players ahead of the mega auction. However, CSK’s recent social media post with emojis has left the fans speculating. Will MS Dhoni play or not? Who else will get retained for IPL 2025? The highly anticipated IPL retention is upon us. All 10 teams are set to announce their list of retained players ahead of the mega auction for the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on October 31. Several reports regarding…

Ex-India Selector Weighs in on Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Situation Amid Uproar During IND vs AUS Series

Manish Kumar

Krishnamachari Srikkanth, former Indian cricketer and the 1983 World Cup winner, took aim at the Ajit Agarkar-headed Indian selection committee for the surprising exclusion of Ruturaj Gaikwad from India’s Test and T20I squads for the upcoming tours of Australia and South Africa.   Gaikwad, who has dazzled audiences with a series of remarkable performances in domestic cricket, was shockingly sidelined for the marquee five-match Test series against Australia and the highly anticipated four-match T20I series against South Africa.   Krishnamachari Srikkanth slams selectors for snubbing Ruturaj Gaikwad from India’s Test…

Virat Kohli to Play Domestic Cricket Before India vs Australia Series on Coach’s Advice

Manish Kumar

Former India and RCB cricketer Dinesh Karthik has advised Virat Kohli to go back to domestic cricket to find solutions of his dry run of form. Kohli has been struggling recently against the turning ball and has been found wanting on several occasions.   The star India batter has accumulated just 88 runs in the two Tests against New Zealand so far in which he scored 70 in one innings. In the Test series against Bangladesh, Kohli scored 99 runs in 2 Tests at an average of 33.   India…

Big Opportunity for Young Talent in Red Ball Cricket

Manish Kumar

Following an impressive performance in the recent T20 series against Bangladesh, a promising player has caught the selectors’ attention with a remarkable innings of 74 runs. In light of this, the Indian selectors have provided him with a significant opportunity to showcase his skills in red ball cricket. Ishan Kishan Included in the Squad Alongside this rising star, Ishan Kishan has also been named in the squad, marking a chance for him to make a comeback to the national team. If he delivers strong performances in the upcoming match against…

Farewell Test of Ashwin in Mumbai: An Emotional Moment for Fans

Manish Kumar

The ongoing series against New Zealand (IND vs NZ) may mark the end of an era for R. Ashwin, as it is set to be his last series on home ground. The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will serve as the backdrop for this veteran cricketer’s farewell, coinciding with the festive occasion of Diwali. After this series, India will not host any more Test matches at home, with Australia scheduled to tour for a five-match Test series starting November 22. Furthermore, if India qualifies for the World Test Championship (WTC)…

This fierce bowler is going to return, gives tough competition to Jassi, will replace Siraj

Manish Kumar

Team India is currently playing in the Test series against New Zealand, but their start was not good. The team had to face defeat in the first match, in which neither the batsman nor the bowlers looked effective. Due to this situation, now an experienced and influential bowler is going to return to the team. Mohammad Shami, who is known for his deadly bowling, is now all set to return to the team. The possibility of his return has increased, especially when Mohammad Siraj’s performance has not been anything special…

BCCI Drops a Bombshell: Impact Player Rule Removed Ahead of IPL 2025

Manish Kumar

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a significant move by scrapping the Impact Player rule from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) ahead of its 2024-25 season, scheduled to begin on November 23 and conclude on December 15. This decision comes as part of a major overhaul in domestic T20 cricket, despite the rule’s success in the tournament over the past two years. Key Changes: Impact Player Rule Scrapped from SMAT: The Impact Player rule, introduced in SMAT in 2022 on an experimental basis, allowed…