Author: Divyansh Mishra

Just before the second First-Class match between India A and Australia A, something unexpected happened: Shreyas Iyer stepped down as captain. Because of this last minute change, the team managers picked Dhruv Jurel to lead India A against Australia A. Neither Iyer nor the team managers have said why he quit so suddenly. But, it seems it’s for personal reasons. A source told TOI, Yes, Shreyas is taking some time off and is back in Mumbai. He has told the selectors that he can’t play in the second four-day match against Australia A. But he might still get a chance…

The Purple Cap is the top award in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Every year it goes to the bowler who takes the most wickets in the tournament. Started in 2008, the Purple Cap shows who is good at bowling and some of the world’s best fast bowlers and spinners have won it. This award is about someone’s individual performance and also about how well their team does. The bowler who takes the most wickets makes a big difference in games. Over the years many bowlers have gone for the Purple Cap and done amazing things. A few have even…

West Indies cricketers have been bringing the excitement to the Indian Premier League (IPL) with their big hitting, great athleticism and all round skills and that’s why they are the most sought after international players. In the 2026 IPL auction teams will continue to look for West Indian players. Teams looked at both experienced and new West Indian players at the auction. They were especially interested in players who have a record of performing well in T20 matches. Read Also:- New Zealand Players in IPL 2026 Auction – Full List & Complete Details West Indies Players in IPL Auction 2026…

New Zealand cricketers should be big players in the IPL 2026 auction. Some are already making a name for themselves with good recent form in both international and domestic T20 cricket. The auction will be a mini one after the IPL 2025 season. Teams will keep some players and bring in new talent to round out their squads. New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy is a top IPL auction prospect. He’s been in good form in 2025. Right now he’s the ICC’s number one T20I bowler. That’s how consistent and useful he is in the shortest format. He can bowl in the…

South African players have always been the backbone of the Indian Premier League, bringing awesome batting, all-round skills and super fast bowling. As we look forward to the IPL Auction 2026, some South African cricketers will be staying with their teams and others will be hot picks at the auction. IPL teams see South African players as assets because they fit well in the T20 format. Guys like Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram always have a big impact. The IPL 2026 auction should have these players, either staying with their current teams or up for grabs.…

Over the past few years Afghanistan has become a hub for skilled cricketers in the Indian Premier League (IPL). IPL teams have been impressed with their players especially the spinners and all-rounders. They have the skills, they can mix things up and they know how to handle the pressure. Looking ahead to the IPL Auction 2026 we know some Afghan cricketers will be up for grabs in the auction and others might be released by their current teams giving them a chance to enter the mini-auction. Afghanistan Players and Their IPL Roles Player NameRoleIPL Team (2025)Base Price (INR Crore)Rashid KhanSpinner…

The 2026 IPL auction is going to be big for England cricketers. A bunch of them are going to be up for grabs, from established stars to some really promising younger players. What makes these England guys so appealing? Well, they bring a great mix of skills to the table. You’ve got batters who can smash it out of the park, all-rounders who can do a bit of everything and pace bowlers who can really crank up the speed. IPL teams are always looking for players who can add that kind of firepower and flexibility to their T20 squads. And…

Everyone’s waiting for the IPL 2026 auction and Aussie players should be big deals because they’re good at many things. Since it’s a smaller auction, getting T20 stars is harder, so Aussie cricketers are even more important. Australia has produced some great players who are valuable because they can bat and bowl. This makes them attractive to IPL teams that want well-rounded squads. Australian Players in the Auction PlayerRoleIPL Impact PotentialCameron GreenAll-rounderHigh-value pick, multi-dimensional impactGlenn MaxwellBatting All-rounderExperienced match-winnerAdam ZampaLeg SpinnerSpecialist spinnerMarcus StoinisAll-rounderDepth in batting and bowlingDavid WarnerBatsmanProven IPL performerMitchell StarcFast BowlerKey strike bowlerPat CumminsFast BowlerReliable captain and bowlerMitchell MarshAll-rounderLower-order power-hitterJosh…

Deep Dasgupta, the former Indian cricketer, didn’t hold back his feelings about some Pakistani players’ actions during the India vs Pakistan match in the Super Four stage. India won by 6 wickets, chasing down 172 without much trouble. But it wasn’t just the match that was talking point. There were quite a few tense moments during the match, with some words exchanged between Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf. But what really got people riled up was Sahibzada Farhan’s gesture of pretending to shoot a gun with his bat and Haris Rauf making a falling plane…

Sneh Rana, the Indian spin-bowling all-rounder, spoke about the team’s World Cup ambitions and the positive impact of Women’s Premier League (WPL) on Indian women’s cricket. Sneh will play in the World Cup 2025 and her first match is against Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 30. After making a comeback to India’s white-ball team in 2023, she has been in great form. In 11 matches, she has taken 21 wickets at an average of 22.09, her best being 5/43. On Jio Cinema’s show Off the Pitch, Rana spoke about the tournament. She said it’s an honour to be part…