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IPL 2026 auction: Who has the biggest purse? Check how much all 10 teams have left and main players they let go off.

Sanju Samson-Ravindra Jadeja trade signals CSK’s next captain after MS Dhoni, believes Anil Kumble

Samson scored 4027 runs for RR in 149 games, including two tons and 23 half-centuries. Jadeja took 143 wickets and scored 2198 runs in 186 games while playing for CSK.

WATCH: Fan namedrops 'Sara', leaves Shubman Gill's father stunned with 'shadi kab karwa rahe ho' query

Fans on social media have heavily linked India's premier batter Gill with cricket icon's Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara, although both have denied the speculations.

Ravindra Jadeja breaks silence after blockbuster trade from CSK to RR: ‘It’s not just a team for me'

Jadeja was one of the first players to represent the Royals in the first two seasons of the IPL, and he was called ‘rockstar’ by the late Shane Warne, the great Australian spinner, and RR’s inaugural captain.

IND vs SA: Eden Gardens a perfect case study on impact of thriving crowds and need for top-flight Test venues

Going forward there is enough to suggest that centers like Eden Gardens, Chepauk, Wankhede should get top flight Test cricket.

IPL: 5 best performances of Ravindra Jadeja for Chennai Super Kings

Here are Ravindra Jadeja’s five best performances for the five-time IPL champions...

Rishabh Pant breaks Virender Sehwag’s record to become India’s leading six-hitter in Test cricket

Pant hit his 92nd six in Tests during his 83rd innings, thereby going beyond Sehwag's record of 91 for the longest time.

Shubman Gill's injury hurts India at Eden Gardens; skipper sustains neck spasm, BCCI informs on further participation

During the Tea break, the official broadcast showed visuals of Gill feeling some discomfort on his neck before action even resumed on Saturday.

Ravindra Jadeja reaches landmark double, joins Kapil Dev and Ian Botham in elite list

One of the records which Ravindra Jadeja has set is to be second-fastest in history to reach the double of 4,000 runs and 300-plus wickets, as he did it in his 88th Test match.

IPL Retention List 2026 Highlights: Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Glenn Maxwell released; Sanju Samson joins CSK

Highlights | IPL 2026 retentions and trade deals: Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders offload huge amount of players.

IPL trade: How Sanju Samson’s departure is blessing in disguise for Rajasthan Royals

Considering everything, letting Sanju Samson go makes a lot of sense. Sometimes, even the boldest calls are the ones that future-proof a franchise.

IPL trade: Nitish Rana to DC, Mohammed Shami-Arjun Tendulkar to LSG, Mayank Markande to MI, Donovan Ferreira to RR

IPL trade: Find details of five players, who have officially switched franchise...

Official! Sanju Samson joins Chennai Super Kings, Ravindra Jadeja-Sam Curran traded to Rajasthan Royals

Chennai Super Kings have roped in wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from Rajasthan Royals in exchange for Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran ahead of IPL 2026.

Babar Azam's century drought comes to an end; Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to win ODI series

Babar Azam came into Friday’s game without an international century in 83 innings across the formats.

IND vs SA 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Ravindra Jadeja runs riot as India don't allow momentum to slip

IND vs SA 1st Test Day 2 Highlights: Shubman Gill didn't walk out to bat after being retired hurt earlier in the day. A call on his further participation will be taken by the management depending on his recovery.

Asia Cup Rising Stars: Vaibhav Suryavanshi's sensational 144 powers India A to 148-run win over UAE

Suryavanshi made 144 off 42 balls (11x4s, 15x6s) and skipper Jitesh Sharma scored 83 off 32b as India piled up a massive 297 for 4 in 20 overs.

Sunil Narine to Virat Kohli: 5 players who have never been released by their IPL teams

In the IPL history, a few cricketers have remained untouchable - never released by their teams.

India vs South Africa: 36,000 plus crowd on Day 1 defines Eden Gardens’ aura as Test centre

Every fan who was at Eden on Friday has gone home satisfied. They witnessed a Jasprit Bumrah classic and cheered for him at every instant.

11 FOURS, 15 SIXES: Vaibhav Suryavanshi blasts 144 in 42 balls, bosses UAE bowlers in yet another spectacular show

Vaibhav Suryavanshi took just 32 balls to reach the three-digit mark.

IPL 2026 retention rules: How many players can teams keep? All you need to know before Nov 15 deadline

The IPL 2026 retention deadline is November 15 (Saturday). At approximately 5:00 PM IST, each franchise's list of players who have been retained and released will be made public.

IPL 2026: Mohammed Shami set to be traded to Lucknow Super Giants - Report

The deadline to submit the list of players the franchises want to release from their squad is November 15.

1st time in 17 years: Jasprit Bumrah matches rare Dale Steyn feat with fiery spell vs South Africa

Bumrah completed his five-wicket haul by hitting twice in the third over following tea, dismissing Simon Harmer and last man Keshav Maharaj for a duck.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, or Jasprit Bumrah in IPL Auction? Who will earn the most - ex-RCB player weighs-in

If Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah all entered the auction simultaneously, who would receive the highest bid?

'It’s not cool anymore': Jasprit Bumrah gets schooled online for body shaming Temba Bavuma

For the unversed, 'Bauna' is a Hindi word used to refer dwarf. The Indian pacer was slammed online by the fans for his remarks about the South Africa captain

'I think he knew...': Ravi Shastri jumps in on blockbuster trade deal involving Ravindra Jadeja’s future in IPL

A player of Ravindra Jadeja's level always knows how to prioritise what counts, Shastri said, quickly dispelling any worries.

Kuldeep Yadav seeks exit from India squad at last minute - reason stuns BCCI: Report

Kuldeep's request has not yet been decided by the team management, and his leave will only be approved after the think tank determines how and when they will require his services.

IPL 2026: Tim Southee joins KKR as bowling coach

Tim Southee represented his country in 107 Test matches, 161 ODIs, and 126 T20 Internationals, taking 776 wickets.

‘You were good year and a half ago’: Dale Steyn’s no-nonsense verdict on Mohammed Shami’s IPL and India future

Shami's last ODI game for India was at the Champions Trophy earlier this year. Since then, he has left out of India's squad.

WATCH: Pakistan provides Sri Lanka with VVIP security amid fears of 2009 Lahore attack repeat

The recent developments had triggered memories of the 2009 terrorist attack on Sri Lanka team in Lahore.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming: When and where to watch PAK vs SL 2nd ODI match

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming: Men in Green look to seal series against Sri Lanka with a win in the second game at Rawalpindi.

WATCH: Jasprit Bumrah refers Temba Bavuma 'Bauna bhi toh hain' discussing LBW appeal with Rishabh Pant

Temba Bavuma was dismissed a few overs later after the incident.

IND vs SA 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: India trail by 122 runs at Stumps as Jasprit Bumrah decimates Proteas

IND vs SA 1st Test Day 1 Highlights: India reached 37/1, trail by 122 runs at Stumps after folding South Africa for 159 earlier in the day.

Mohammed Shami to Venkatesh Iyer: 10 big names who could be released before IPL retention deadline

Here is a list of ten big names who could be released by their respective franchise before of the retention deadline...

'The only focus is...': Dhruv Jurel dismisses talk of competition with Rishabh Pant

Dhruv Jurel scored his first century in Ahmedabad during the home Test series against the West Indies.

India vs South Africa live streaming: When and where to watch IND vs SA 1st Test

India vs South Africa live streaming: The Shubman Gill-led unit will host South Africa in the first of the two-match Test series, which gets underway from Friday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Mumbai Indians complete trade deals of Shardul Thakur, Sherfane Rutherford before IPL retentions announcement

Mumbai Indians have completed the trade deal of Shardul Thakur and Sherfane Rutherford on Wednesday.

Jemimah Rodrigues breaks silence on religious conversion accusations: 'God gave us double honour for every bit of shame'

Jemimah Rodrigues discussed the emotional toll the controversy had on her and her family, calling it one of the most difficult times in her life.

Shubman Gill hints end of road for Mohammed Shami with blunt 'Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna' remark

The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee came under fire for not including Mohammed Shami in the squad for South Africa Tests despite the fact that the pacer has bowled 93 overs in the current Ranji Trophy season.

Birla Estates partners with Gujarat Titans as Principal Sponsor ahead of IPL 2026

Gujarat Titans made history during the IPL 2022 by clinching the title in their first season.

OPINION | All-rounder or all-round confusion as India and South Africa face-off?

Indian cricket appears to have a surfeit of all-rounders. Only appears as it’s not clear what Washington Sundar, for example, is primarily picked for. A batsman who can bowl a bit, or the other way around. Sundar and Reddy would do well to take a leaf out Jadeja’s book and focus on one skill right now to nail down a safe spot 

Gym, pool, and power-hitting marathons: How is MS Dhoni gearing up for IPL 2026

MS Dhoni is currently putting in a lot of effort to maintain his fitness for the forthcoming IPL season.

KKR appoint former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson as assistant coach for IPL 2026

KKR had recently announced Abhishek Nayar as the head coach for the next season. This is their second big announcement in terms of coaching and support staff.

India vs South Africa: Head-to-Head record, highest run-scorers, leading wicket takers - all you need to know

India vs South Africa: Find the Head-to-Head record, highest run-scorers, leading wicket takers and other key numbers

‘Leadership isn’t about speaking English’: Axar Patel on captaincy stereotypes in India

Axar Patel took over as captain of the Delhi Capitals in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League following Rishabh Pant's exit.

India vs South Africa: Tactical insights as excitement builds for high-stakes Test series

The stage is finally set and with the weather near perfect, it can indeed be a fantastic Test match.

Arjun Tendulkar to leave Mumbai Indians for Lucknow Super Giants: Report

Arjun Tendulkar had switched to Goa from Mumbai in domestic cricket a couple of years ago, and has since featured in 21 first-class matches.

Sri Lanka board to continue cricket tour of Pakistan despite players raising security concerns

The SLC said in a statement that players' security concerns “are being duly addressed in close coordination with the PCB and the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of every member of the touring party.”

‘Koi mama chacha ka rishta toh...’: Former KKR player backs Gautam Gambhir amid favoritism row over Harshit Rana

Bisla believes Rana's place in the team is purely due to his performance, not on any favoritism or personal connection with the national coach.

RCB likely to lose Chinnaswamy as home ground; new venue shortlisted for IPL 2026: Report

The Karnataka Cricket Association's premier venue was neglected for both the recently finished Women's ODI World Cup and the forthcoming Men's T20 World Cup because Chinnaswamy Stadium needed to be renovated after the lives lost during the IPL team's winning parade.

Yoga at 5, gym, a double ton, then gym again: How Virat Kohli’s fitness regime inspired a 1983 World Cup winner

The culture of Indian cricket has changed as a result of Virat Kohli's fitness revolution.