Cricket

Badale speaks on Sangakkara's appointment as coach

RR confirmed last month that former Sri Lanka stalwart Kumar Sangakkara will serve in a dual role as head coach and director of cricket for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

2025-12-16T13:10:16.237454+00:00 IST

IPL 2026 auction: Kartik, Prashant go for Rs 14.2 crore to CSK

Uncapped Indian wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma was sold to five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a whopping price of Rs 14.2 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday. Sharma became the joint-most expensive uncapped Indian player in IPL history, alongside Prashant Veer, who was also sold to the CSK.

2025-12-16T13:02:56.744234+00:00 IST

“I would like to see him play the opening slot for KKR": Kumble

"I would like to see him play the opening slot for KKR. I think, in terms of a finisher, KKR already have a decent line-up. They have Rinku Singh, for instance," Kumble said on JioStar.

2025-12-16T12:35:49.170731+00:00 IST

"Duffy is a bargain...": RCB Director of Cricket Bobat

RCB got off to a fine start in the IPL 2026 auction, getting seasoned India and Madhya Pradesh all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer for Rs seven crores and Kiwi pacer Duffy for Rs two crores.

2025-12-16T12:25:08.827190+00:00 IST

Mahmood ends his coaching stint with Pakistan's Test side

Azhar Mahmood was appointed acting head coach in June this year, with his tenure running until March 2026. However, with no Test matches for Pakistan until an away series in Bangladesh in March-April next year, a mutual decision has been taken to end the stint now.

2025-12-16T12:14:49.519873+00:00 IST

IPL 2026 Auction: J&K pacer Aquib goes to DC for Rs 8.40 crores

The IPL auction 2026 continued to spring surprises. The 29-year-old Aquib from Jammu and Kashmir, causing mayhem in domestic cricket with his skillset as a pacer, finally got a home in the biggest league in the world. On the other hand, Veer was picked by CSK for a massive Rs 14.20 crores and could fill in big shoes of Ravindra Jadeja, one of franchise's biggest match-winners.

2025-12-16T12:08:27.659551+00:00 IST

Pat Cummins hails Head-Weatherald opening partnership

The duo has given Australia's innings momentum, allowing players like Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith to build on their strong starts. Head and Weatherald's opening stands in the ongoing Ashes against England have been 75 off 69 balls, 37 from 35 and 77 off 79 - but the fact remains their electric starts have had positive flow-on effects.

2025-12-16T12:07:28.791039+00:00 IST

U19 Asia Cup: Kundu, Deepesh shine as India secure 315 run win

With this, the India U19 team continues its unbeaten run in the tournament, with three wins in three matches and taking the top spot in Group A. Malaysia is yet to win a game.

2025-12-16T11:35:20.138808+00:00 IST

MI head coach delighted after base-price deal for Quinton de Kock

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene expressed his delight after the franchise acquired South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock at his base price of Rs 1 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

2025-12-16T11:34:04.171633+00:00 IST

IPL 2026 Auction: KKR gets Pathirana, Bishnoi to RR

Sri Lanka speedster Matheesha Pathirana was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping Rs 18 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T11:13:40.838066+00:00 IST

"Happy with price”: Venky Mysore on KKR’s Rs 25.20 cr Green buy

"Very happy, something we were focused on and hoping. Happy with the price with which we got him. Always a concern as to what we would've done had the price gone higher. Fact is we were very keen, but not so attached," he said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2025-12-16T11:11:06.998654+00:00 IST

"There is no pressure": PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has shared insights into the team's mindset, preparation, and approach during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction.

2025-12-16T10:52:39.130079+00:00 IST

Mumbai Indians bring back De Kock; Bairstow, Gurbaz remain unsold

It turned out to be a homecoming for South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock, who was snapped up by Mumbai Indians (MI) for his base price of Rs 1 crore. De Kock recently reversed his white-ball international retirement and returned to the South African setup.

2025-12-16T10:41:05.505141+00:00 IST

IPL Auction 2026: RCB sign Venkatesh Iyer for Rs 7 crores

Iyer went under the hammer for a Base price of Rs 2 crore. Lucknow Super Giants raise the paddle for the first time. Gujarat Titans also join the race after a brief pause.

2025-12-16T10:36:02.007580+00:00 IST

Cameron Green will earn Rs 18 crore in IPL 2026

Green has scored 521 runs in 21 T20Is matches at an average of 32.56, SR of 160.30, with six fifties and has 12 wickets averaging 23.35. He has scored 1,334 runs in 63 T20S at an average of 33.35, with a SR of 151.07, including a century and seven fifties, and has taken 28 wickets at an average above 34.

2025-12-16T10:29:14.179970+00:00 IST

IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green goes to KKR for Rs 25.20 crores

Initially, it was Rajasthan Royals and the KKR that entered an intense bidding war, with the Royals opting out at around Rs 13 crores and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which entered the bidding, taking the price way beyond Rs 20 crores. CSK bid Rs 25 crores, and KKR followed it with a 25.20 crores bid and won the war.

2025-12-16T09:48:01.059684+00:00 IST

Harshal Pathak appointed as head coach of Nepal women’s

India's Harshal Pathak has been appointed as the head coach of Nepal women's national cricket team, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) announced Tuesday.

2025-12-16T09:45:32.738140+00:00 IST

Abhigyan Kundu creates history at Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025

India Under-19 wicketkeeper-batter Abhigyan Kundu etched his name into the record books today, smashing a magnificent double century to power the India U19 side to a mammoth total of 408/7 against Malaysia U19 in the Group A match of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 at The Sevens Stadium, Dubai.

2025-12-16T09:30:08.669403+00:00 IST

Mandhana reclaims top spot in ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings

India's Smriti Mandhana has regained the top position in the latest ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings, replacing South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt as the world's leading batter on Tuesday.

2025-12-16T09:19:47.560957+00:00 IST

Punjab clinch thrilling win in high-scoring SMAT clash against MP

Put into bat, Madhya Pradesh posted a formidable 225 for 8 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by an attacking 70 off 43 balls from Venkatesh Iyer, featuring eight fours and two sixes, which kept the run rate high even after an early wicket.

2025-12-16T08:47:38.748444+00:00 IST

“This win motivates us to turn things around,” Raza

Batting first, Sharjah Warriorz were led by Tom Abell's composed 68 off 41 balls, with three sixes, as he anchored the innings and guided the side to a competitive total. Matheesha Pathirana then starred with the ball, claiming Player of the Match honours for his decisive spell of 3/19, using his variations effectively to check the Gulf Giants' chase and seal a controlled win.

2025-12-16T08:43:44.169923+00:00 IST