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IPL Auction 2026: KKR buy Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore

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IPL Auction 2026: KKR buy Matheesha Pathirana for Rs 18 crore

At the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Matheesha Pathirana, who had set his base price at Rs 2 crore, was sold to KKR for Rs 18 crore.

From Instagram reels to IPL: How Izaz Sawariya earned a spot in the IPL 2026 Auction list

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From Instagram reels to IPL: How Izaz Sawariya earned a spot in the IPL 2026 Auction list

The IPL auction will feature Sawariya's name beside some of the world's best cricket players. Sawariya is an Instagram creator who shares reels, or little videos, of himself bowling in the nets.

‘Hello India’: Daniil Medvedev’s X post goes viral as fans respond with hilarious answers

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‘Hello India’: Daniil Medvedev’s X post goes viral as fans respond with hilarious answers

Medvedev took to X with him when he first arrived in India, and while he was in Bengaluru, he asked supporters for tips.

IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green tipped for world-record Rs 35 crore bid

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IPL 2026 Auction: Cameron Green tipped for world-record Rs 35 crore bid

Matheesha Pathirana was acquired for Rs 13 crore by Uthappa, who claimed that the cost was justified because the team needed a capable death bowler.

IPL auction 2026 Explained: What exactly are Tie-Breaker Rule and Accelerated Round

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IPL auction 2026 Explained: What exactly are Tie-Breaker Rule and Accelerated Round

One of the most dramatic but little utilized auction techniques in the IPL is the silent tie-breaker.

SRH IPL 2026 auction strategy: 5 squad gaps to fix, top targets and purse

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SRH IPL 2026 auction strategy: 5 squad gaps to fix, top targets and purse

With Rs 25.5 crore, SRH have the third-highest purse; there are ten spots left, two of which are overseas, which should ideally allow them ample leeway.

KKR IPL 2026 auction strategy: What they need and who they could target

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KKR IPL 2026 auction strategy: What they need and who they could target

With only six international roles available and 13 spots to fill, KKR's auction strategy will focus more on accuracy than volume.

R Ashwin reveals uncapped stars who could be jackpot picks at IPL 2026 auction

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R Ashwin reveals uncapped stars who could be jackpot picks at IPL 2026 auction

Among the uncapped Indian wicketkeepers in the auction pool are Kartik Sharma and Tushar Raheja, both of whom have a base price of Rs 30 lakh.

Inside CSK’s IPL 2026 Auction strategy: Where they need reinforcements

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Inside CSK’s IPL 2026 Auction strategy: Where they need reinforcements

With a purse of Rs 43.4 crore and nine slots left (four foreign), CSK must be very active. Although their first-choice eleven appears to be decided, there are a few significant openings that need to be filled.

Lionel Messi in Delhi: Full schedule, timings and tickets for GOAT India Tour finale

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Lionel Messi in Delhi: Full schedule, timings and tickets for GOAT India Tour finale

Lionel Messi in Delhi: A tour that has blended football action, celebrity encounters, and special chances for young athletes to see one of the best players in the world comes to a fitting close with the Delhi leg.

Cameron Green cleared to bowl in IPL despite auction listing error

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Cameron Green cleared to bowl in IPL despite auction listing error

After registering as a batter, he will be among the first six players up for auction, with a starting price of INR 2 crore (about AUD 333,000).

India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Hardik Pandya becomes 1st Indian to register huge milestone

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India vs South Africa 3rd T20I: Hardik Pandya becomes 1st Indian to register huge milestone

After being out of action since the semifinal at Asia Cup in September, Hardik Pandya made his much anticipated international comeback in the series opener in Cuttack on Tuesday.

Babar Azam flops in BBL debut, gets packed for 2 by Australian rookie - WATCH

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Babar Azam flops in BBL debut, gets packed for 2 by Australian rookie - WATCH

Babar Azam holds the record for most runs scored in T20Is.

How Lionel Messi's left foot insurance worth $900 million bars him from playing exhibition match in India

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How Lionel Messi's left foot insurance worth $900 million bars him from playing exhibition match in India

It's interesting to note that the legendary basketball player Michael Jordan's contract with the Chicago Bulls had a "Love of the Game" clause.

Lionel Messi in Mumbai: Full itinerary and timings of GOAT India Tour 2025

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Lionel Messi in Mumbai: Full itinerary and timings of GOAT India Tour 2025

Allegations of organisational shortcomings caused the tour's Kolkata leg to become embroiled in controversy.

BCCI issues firm directive as ICC pushes for handshake ahead of India-Pakistan U-19 clash

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BCCI issues firm directive as ICC pushes for handshake ahead of India-Pakistan U-19 clash

The focus will once again be on the no-handshake policy, a trend that started at the senior men's Asia Cup competition played earlier this year.

WATCH: Kolkata unveils 70-feet Lionel Messi statue ahead of GOAT India tour; Z-security deployed

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WATCH: Kolkata unveils 70-feet Lionel Messi statue ahead of GOAT India tour; Z-security deployed

It shows Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup trophy, an elusive silverware which he finally won in the last edition of the showpiece event in Qatar in 2022.

Pakistan plans to protest Salman Agha's snub from T20 World Cup poster

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Pakistan plans to protest Salman Agha's snub from T20 World Cup poster

Five captains featured on the poster released on Thursday to announce that ticket sales will begin on December 11.

'Shubman Gill could turn into catch-22 situation for India': Irfan Pathan issues 'big worry' for T20 World Cup

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'Shubman Gill could turn into catch-22 situation for India': Irfan Pathan issues 'big worry' for T20 World Cup

Shubman Gill's poor form comes as a major concern in the run-up to the T20 World Cup 2026.

'Favouritism needs to end’: Fans go berserk after Shubman Gill’s golden duck against SA as calls grow for Sanju Samson

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'Favouritism needs to end’: Fans go berserk after Shubman Gill’s golden duck against SA as calls grow for Sanju Samson

Gill took Sanju Samson's spot in the starting lineup for this series, a move that has generated criticism for weeks. Samson, who finished 2024 with three hundreds and a strike rate of 180, was also playing well in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2025.

Gautam Gambhir invites Yuvraj Singh to lead India’s pre-match ritual on special occasion

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Gautam Gambhir invites Yuvraj Singh to lead India’s pre-match ritual on special occasion

The players were clearly thrilled to see the former Indian cricketer in the team huddle with Suryakumar Yadav and company prior to the toss.

'They speak hours on call': Abhishek Sharma's father reveals Brian Lara preparing youngster for Test debut

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'They speak hours on call': Abhishek Sharma's father reveals Brian Lara preparing youngster for Test debut

Lara is gradually and subtly preparing Abhishek for his Test debut. Abhishek, who has already played 30 games for his team and is scheduled to make his first World Cup appearance in two months.

Arshdeep Singh reveals boredom spark that turned him into a YouTuber

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Arshdeep Singh reveals boredom spark that turned him into a YouTuber

Throughout the Champions Trophy, India had chosen a spin-heavy lineup, benching Arshdeep. However, he used the setback as a chance rather than sulking.

T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today at 6:45 PM IST; prices start at Rs 100

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T20 World Cup 2026 tickets go live today at 6:45 PM IST; prices start at Rs 100

Similar to the Women's World Cup, tickets for the T20 World Cup will start at Rs 100 at various venues.

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