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RCB Team WPL Players List 2026: Ahead of the auction, RCB had retained Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil and Ellyse Perry.

Deepti Sharma pockets Rs 3.2 crore to become joint-second most expensive player in WPL; check who tops the list

Australian cricketer Ashleigh Gardner and England's Nat Sciver-Brunt had fetched the exact amount previously.

WPL 2026 to be held in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara from January 9 to February 5

Mumbai Indians are the defending champions of the league that is three seasons old.

'Why are you blaming him?': Sunil Gavaskar shields under fire Gautam Gambhir amid sacking calls

Sunil Gavaskar defended Gautam Gambhir, saying critics are quick to blame him but slow to acknowledge his successes.

WPL Auction 2026 Highlights: Deepti Sharma hits jackpot, Alyssa Healy finds no bidders

WPL Auction 2026 Highlights: Amelia Kerr also joined the Rs 3 crore club and will be seen trading for the defending champions Mumbai Indians.

Jemimah Rodrigues snubs WBBL to support Smriti Mandhana amid Palash Muchhal wedding controversy

With the recent turn of events Jemimah Rodrigues has decided to remain in India to support Smriti Mandhana and the Brisbane Heat have agreed to let her miss the final four WBBL games.

Siraj calls for silence amid ‘Gambhir haye haye’ chants, batting coach shouts 'ek aadmi India ke liye...'; cops step in

The BCCI team management reportedly filed an official complaint as the situation worsened.

Gautam Gambhir's job safe as BCCI rules out any snap decision despite two clean sweeps at home in one year

Following the series loss on Wednesday, Gautam Gambhir was questioned about him being the "right man for the job in Test cricket" to which the head coach left his future up to the BCCI to decide.

Happy birthday Suresh Raina: 5 reasons why he’s the most underrated batter of modern cricket

Happy birthday Suresh Raina: Some players are remembered for numbers. Some for moments. Suresh Raina quietly gave us both, and somehow remains underrated.

WPL 2026 mega auction: Live streaming, TV channel, Timings, remaining purse value - all you need to know

WPL 2026 mega auction: The auction will begin with the marquee players, featuring top names like Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh, Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr, among others.

India vs South Africa player ratings: Nitish Kumar Reddy gets 1, Dhruv Jurel second lowest

As India suffered yet another home series whitewash, here's how the players have fared…

How India’s path to WTC Final has narrowed after brutal South Africa loss

Mathematically, India remain in the race. In practical terms, though, the whitewash from the Proteas has left them scrambling from the back of the pack.

WATCH: Angry fans chant 'Gautam Gambhir haye haye' after South Africa whitewash

The backlash was instantly felt at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, which hosted its maiden Test.

Jeet Rasikbhai Pabari, Cheteshwar Pujara’s brother-in-law, found dead one year after rape FIR

Exactly one year after Jeet's ex-fiancee filed a rape accusation against him in 2024, the incident took place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

As Gautam Gambhir leaves his future on BCCI, DC co-owner demands separate coach for Test team

After the defeat, Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal shot off a strong and fiery critique and suggested that India urgently needs a dedicated Test-format coach.

Breaking Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as India coach: Home debacles and abrupt exits to go with white-ball glory

Breaking Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as coach of the Test team into five parts, including the retirement of heavyweights.

ICC considering one-off Tests and expanded league to revamp WTC: Report

South Africa did not play a single home game this summer, and all six of its series in the previous WTC cycle were two-match affairs.

Suresh Raina backs Gautam Gambhir, says India's failures not coach's fault

On the criticism of India's selection calls in the ongoing series, Raina said performances in domestic cricket should remain the benchmark.

‘Important step towards future': Hardik Pandya lays out business vision with new family office

The Baroda player has made a huge revelation about a freshly constructed family office for future business endeavors ahead of his possible injury comeback.

India legend shreds Gautam Gambhir with brutal honesty: 'Can't function on egos to prove flawed strategy right'

The outcome serves as a major blow to India's chance of making it to the World Test Championship final.

'Comparing everything to New Zealand wrong': Gautam Gambhir fires back at media post South Africa whitewash

Gautam Gambhir conveyed that the team which lost to New Zealand was very mature, while the present team is quite ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌young.

Shukri Conrad will have a look at his comments: Temba Bavuma on coach's controversial 'grovel' remark

Former players from both India and South Africa, including legends Anil Kumble and Dale Steyn, have expressed disappointment at Conrad's usage of the word "grovel", which carries a historical context, to describe Proteas' dominance in the just-concluded Test series which they won 2-0.

Gautam Gambhir asked if he's 'right man for job in Test?' - Head coach responds 'I am the same guy who got...'

The coach was straightforward in his response but highlighted the fact that the team is in a transition mode before pointing out the success in England and major white-ball tournaments.

South Africa humble India with record home defeat to complete Test series whitewash

Before the NZ series debacle last year, India had only lost two home series since their 0-2 loss to South Africa in 2000: against Australia in 2004 and against England in 2012.

CSK’s Urvil Patel blasts 31-ball hundred in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Services scored 182/9 when batting first. Gujarat openers Urvil and Aarya Desai responded by smashing the Services attack with a 174-run opening partnership in what proved to be an easy run chase.

World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table: India slip below Pakistan in WTC rankings after South Africa debacle

World Test Championship 2025-27 Points Table: Australia remain firmly at the top of the table with a perfect 100 PCT%.

South Africa humiliate India by 408 runs, win first Test series on Indian soil in 25 years

The humiliating loss comes a week after the 30-run loss at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata and allowed South Africa complete a whitewash in the two-match series.

Smriti Mandhana's father discharged from hospital, still no update on wedding triggers rumours - Report

While the concerns were mounting, it was reported that Smriti’s fiancee, Palash Muchhal might also be hospitalized in Mumbai.

Arjun Tendulkar, traded to LSG from MI, surprises fans with massive role change in SMAT 2025

Arjun Tendulkar, however, had a forgettable outing with the ball as he leaked 29 runs in 2.2 overs and failed to pick a single wicket.

How Suryakumar Yadav plans to settle old score with Australia at T20 World Cup 2026

At the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 schedule announcement event, ICC Chairman Jay Shah delighted Indian fans by announcing Rohit Sharma as the brand ambassador for the T20 World Cup.

'This is what happens when you boss around': Gautam Gambhir in firing line as Virat Kohli's brother slams management

India's Test performance under the coaching of Gautam Gambhir has witnessed a gradual decline.

'Grovel': The word that reopened a wound cricket never truly healed - why is it controversial, know its history

Cricket has evolved, its conversations more nuanced, its relationship with power more self-aware. But moments like this expose how easily old wounds can reopen.

IND vs SA: 'Grovel' barb should push India to fight in Guwahati

We have seen them fight in Manchester and that’s what is needed in Guwahati on Wednesday.

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 5 Highlights: SA beat IND by 408 runs, win series 2-0

India vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 5 Highlights: The outcome saw South Africa complete a whitewash in the two-match series.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Complete schedule, venues, countries participating - all you need to know

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Find the complete fixtures, venues, and teams participating at the marquee tournament, which will be played in February-March next year.

Rohit Sharma announced as ICC brand ambassador of 2026 T20 World Cup

Rohit Sharma was prolific for India in T20Is, ending with 4231 runs at an average of 32.01 and a strike-rate of 140.89.

'We wanted India to grovel': Proteas coach Shukri Conrad 'steals phrase' from cricket's infamous interview

Whether Cricket South Africa has a quiet word with their coloured coach making an objectionable reference at an opposition national team, that has its own history of facing racism, is not yet known.

India’s schedule for T20 World Cup 2026: IND vs PAK on February 15; check fixtures, dates, venues

India’s schedule for T20 World Cup 2026: A total of 20 teams will take part in the marquee tournament, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

South Africa all but seal series as India stare at whitewash

Head coach Gautam Gambhir will certainly prefer a 0-1 series defeat over a 0-2 result which would be the second series debacle at home against a SENA nation in the past 12 months.

‘No one will marry her’: How people taunted Smriti Mandhana's father

Amitabh praised Mandhana's grit and her parents’ constant support, saying that it was really something to be ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌admired.

‘Gautam Gambhir can say what he wants, I don’t care’: Ex-IND captain rips into Test team selection

In favorable batting conditions, India labored with the bat and managed just 201 runs against South Africa in the second Test.

Smriti Mandhana’s love story: From first meeting to the big proposal

Timeline of Smriti Mandhana's relationship: From the first meeting to the lavish proposal.

PCB to have financial transactions with PSL franchises in PKR instead of USD

One major problem being seen with the PSL is the lack of foreign investors, sponsor or foreign owners.

SMAT 2025: Hardik Pandya set for comeback as domestic stars eye IPL Auction spotlight

India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav is also anticipated to play in the majority of Mumbai's group matches.

T20 World Cup 2026 schedule to be revealed on November 25: When and where to watch in India?

India, who edged out South Africa in a dramatic 2024 final in Barbados, will enter the tournament as defending champions.

Washington Sundar opens up on what went wrong for India in Guwahati: ‘Execution didn’t go the way we wanted’

When analyzing India's batting strategy, Sundar admitted that there was no predetermined approach for session targets or scoring rates.

Former IND cricketer explains why Ruturaj Gaikwad may not play South Africa ODIs despite call-up

KL Rahul will lead India in the ODI series, which will take place from November 30 to December 6.

'Virat Kohli should have left ODIs...': Ex-IND cricketer questions star cricketer's retirement after Guwahati disaster

In a move that took everyone by surprise, Kohli decided to call it quits to Test cricket in May only five days after Rohit Sharma had done the same.

Highlights | IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 4: India 27 for 2 at stumps, need 522 runs to win

Highlights | IND vs SA 2nd Test Day 4: Highlights from India vs South Africa Test taking place in Guwahati.

‘Stop pointing fingers at Indian cricket’: Sunil Gavaskar points out Perth Ashes shocker to highlight hypocrisy

The Eden Gardens track was criticised by many former cricketers, including Michael Vaughan, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Anil Kumble, but the Perth surface received no such criticism.