The pink ball has been associated with the day-night Test cricket in recent times. The red ball was usually used for Test matches, but with the introduction of the pink ball, more fans could watch evening match in stadiums because it enables better visibility under artificial lighting hence increases audience reach. This article explores the reasons for using pink ball, its advantages over red ones, and differences between these two types of balls as well as their effects on Test cricket. An Introduction to Pink Ball Cricket Test cricket is a traditional form of the game that is usually played…
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The curtain is about to rise for one of the most exciting moments in the history of the sport as a record number of 1,574 players have registered for the TATA IPL 2025 Player Auction, which is set to take place on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The registration period closed on November 4, and an astonishing 1,165 Indian and 409 overseas players have signed up to be part of this prestigious league. This year’s player pool presents a diverse mix of experience and emerging talent. Among the registered players, there are 320 capped players, 1,224 uncapped…
We are very much preparing for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 and already a few teams have disclosed their retained and released players for the upcoming new season. As the 2024 season champions, of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has retained the strong foundation but incoporated a few changes to the previous squad. On this section, we begin RCB’s players’ retained and released player list and the team’s approach followed by updates and trades analysis. Overview of Retentions and Releases by RCB for WPL 2025 A total of 14 players, out of which most are seasoned players and some of…
Mumbai Indians MI one of the strongest teams in Women¿s Premier League WPL has announced their list of retained and released players for 2025 season. After winning the title in the first season but losing it the second season, MI has decided to modify its roster in the hope of winning the title again. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team has retained many central members while letting go of a few to accommodate fresh blood into the team. In the section below, we have presented the complete list of retained players and released players in roster for MI…
As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) gears up for its third season, the excitement surrounding player retention and releases reaches a peak. The Delhi Capitals (DC), who have been finalists in the first two seasons, have now confirmed their final squad ahead of the upcoming WPL 2025 auction. With a carefully selected roster and strategic releases, DC aims to maintain its strong standing in the league while addressing key areas for improvement. WPL 2025 Delhi Capitals’ Retained Players Delhi Capitals has retained a blend of experienced international players and promising Indian talents, which they believe will bring balance and depth…
As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) gears up for an exciting 2025 season, fans are eager to know which players will be part of the UP Warriorz (UPW) squad. With a balanced mix of experienced players and emerging talent, UP Warriorz aim to build on their performance from the 2024 season. Here’s the latest on the retained and released players for WPL 2025. List of Retained Players: UP Warriorz 2025 They have chosen to stick to the skeletal side and retain 14 staple players, who have delivered brilliant performances in the last seasons. These star players-the likes of Alyssa Healy,…
‘All Photos and Images are courtesy: Women’s Premier League’ With the Women’s Premier League (WPL) season 2025 fast approaching, Gujarat Giants (GG) have made a cut on their list of retained and released players. The franchise’s ambitious goal of surpassing last season’s results warranted these strategic roster changes and so it is that GG is determined to assembling a competitive team for the WPL. Here is a look at how gg has retained players, their roles and plan for the season ahead. Gujarat Giants Retention strategy WPL 2025 Keeping a mix of seasoned international players and young promising Indian players,…
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is rackin up for the 2025 season as a number of teams are busy settling on their retained players. This season seems promising, as some outlet some star players who are ready to display their prowess. Below is the full list of retained players for each one of the teams. Gujarat Giants (GG) Retained Players Player NameRoleBeth MooneyWicketkeeper-BatterAshleigh GardnerAll-rounderLaura WolvaardtBatterDayalan HemalathaAll-rounderTanuja KanwerBowlerShabnam ShakilAll-rounderPhoebe LitchfieldBatterPriya MishraBowlerTrisha PoojithaBowlerMannat KashyapAll-rounderMeghna SinghBowler Read Also:- Gujarat Giants (GG) Retained Players UP Warriorz Retained Players Player NameRoleAlyssa HealyWicketkeeper-BatterKiran NavgireBatterShweta SehrawatBatterDeepti SharmaAll-rounderChamari AthapaththuBatter, CaptainGrace HarrisAll-rounderSophie EcclestoneBowlerTahlia McGrathAll-rounderRajeshwari GayakwadBowlerSaima ThakorAll-rounderAnjali SarvaniBowlerGouher SultanaBowlerPoonam KhemnarAll-rounderUma…
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Released Players – WPL 2025 According to the new IPL retention policy, Royal Challengers Bangalore kept a few important players like Smriti Mandhana and Ellyse Perry and Richa Ghosh, but made worthwhile releases in order to keep a competitive side and create space for new signings. One such expensively signed player is the seasoned English all-rounder Heather Knight who has been let go. RCB is aiming to add to their core team without however overhauling it excessively downside through the mini-auction. Player NameRoleDisha KasatBatswomanIndrani RoyBatswomanNadine de KlerkAll-rounderShubha SatheeshAll-rounderShraddha PokarkarAll-rounderSimran BahadurBowlerHeather KnightAll-rounder Mumbai Indians (MI) Released Players…
Cricket Namibia will organise the Castle Lite T20 Franchise League in November 2024. It is Namibia’s premier T20 competition, providing a platform for the top cricketers to showcase their talent. The new edition of the Castle Lite T20 Franchise League will take place over two weekends between November 15 and 24, 2024. The Namibian T20 tournament features four teams: Etosha Wildcats, Fish River Eagles, Green Windhoek Jets, and Naankuse Lions. The four teams will fight against each other twice and play six matches over the two weekends. Two matches will take place per day, with the Trustco United Sports Club…