Author: Divyansh Mishra

After the IPL 2026 retention list announcement by the franchises, it was a trigger for different kinds of analysis to start everywhere. But the bigger picture is still to be seen on the day of December 16, when the franchises will try to win in the IPL 2026 auction taking place in Abu Dhabi. Among various reasons that franchises would have penned down for releases, the big factor of age would have been the most crucial one. Moreover, performances will also be taken into account. But when one considers the age factor and then performance together, it turns out to…

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are looking up at a glowing change after the dismal season that they had in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The retentions and releases that have taken place before the IPL 2026 auction suggest that this is the way that KKR wants to go. Now that this has been done, all the attention will be on the KKR target players list for December 16. It was clear that either KL Rahul or Sanju Samson would excellently fit the franchise for the next season. But the Karnataka keeper-batter was never a part…

The mini auction shortly could set some records, as already the stars of the IPL 2026 retention list have been made clear by the franchises. Anrich Nortje, among other names, went into the KKR released players 2026 list as well. The IPL or Kolkata Knight Riders got the vote for 6.50 crores made in the mega auction. However, he had a disappointing season due to health issues. He participated in 2 games that season only, giving away 83 runs in 7 overs with a lone wicket. No one was surprised that he did not get included in KKR retention list…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have publicized their retained and released players’ lists before the IPL 2026 mini-auction that is scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi. Curiously, the group has maintained nearly all of its core, even the star players such as Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and Pat Cummins. In all SRH has kept 15 players thus they still have two overseas slots vacant and a whopping ₹25.5 crore purse left to add more strength to their squad. As the team gears up for the auction, there are various players released by different teams who might become primary targets. Below are…

The retention lists of all ten franchises have been revealed, and now the fans are eagerly anticipating the mini-auctions for IPL 2026, which are scheduled for December 16 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Out of 173 players, 49 are international players, and all of them have been retained. ₹237.55 crores will be the combined auction amount for a total of 77 player slots. Among the franchises, there have been some interesting retentions and releases, and definitely not the internet’s silence since the list got out. To the contrary, some stars will not likely return to the league owing…

The previous captain of Bangladesh, Tamim Iqbal has made the decision not to participate in the next Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He has made a formal request to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to remove his name from the players’ draft list, which is going to take place on November 23. Tamim verified his choice on Sunday, November 16. This is a significant shift for the sport as Tamim had been present during every BPL season that started in 2012. By his hard work, he turned into one of the most reliable and productive batters during the tournament. Tamim Iqbal…

After an unsatisfactory performance at the ACC Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka is now playing three ODIs against Pakistan followed by a T20I tri-series with Zimbabwe. Unfortunately, the leading Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has been absent from the whole tour of Pakistan for the visitors’ squad. What happened To Matheesha Pathirana That He is Not Playing in PAK vs SL Series? It is important to mention that Pathirana is not yet fit due to an upper respiratory tract infection. The 22-year-old will not be participating in the upcoming white-ball series for the second time in a row. He…

The IPL 2026 retentions along with the remaining purses for all the franchises have been revealed. It appears that the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are together with their most of the previous season’s players.  Nevertheless, among the most successful franchises are the Chennai Super Kings and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) that have let go a majority of their IPL 2025 players, to make a sweeping change for the IPL 2026 auction. Now, let us find out which teams have the largest purses post IPL 2026 retentions. Teams With The Highest Purse Ahead of The IPL 2026…

Shubman Gill experienced a neck spasm during the opening Test match against South Africa in Kolkata and subsequently had to be hospitalized when his discomfort continued. He was evidently in no condition to continue playing after he had retired to the dressing room and was soon ruled out. Even his presence for the second Test remains uncertain as he will require some more days for recuperation. At this point, it appears that Gill will not recuperate in time, and, as a consequence, will be advised to rest rather than risk aggravating the situation. Therefore, India will have to come up…

The vintage spinner Simon Harmer turned the tide back in favor of South Africa by taking a four-wicket haul against all expectations at the end of the Indian innings on the second day of the first Test of the series at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. To that effect, the spell also gave him the best figures of his career against India after two poor Test series in the country. To celebrate Simon Harmer’s recovery, let us show you five of the best bowling figures ever recorded by South African spinners on Indian soil. Best Bowling Figures By South African 5. Simon…