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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is gearing up for a mega auction, which promises to be a significant event for the franchises and fans alike. According to the latest reports, teams are likely to be allowed five player retentions and the return of the Right to Match (RTM) card. The auction is expected to take place towards the end of 2024, possibly in November or December, with a salary purse ranging between INR 115-120 crore for each team. Here’s what you need to know. Retentions: 5 Players and 1 RTM Card In a major update, the IPL governing council…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced a List A tournament called the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League in 2019. This is the pathway to qualification for the next ODI World Cup in 2027. Now the second edition of this tournament is scheduled to start on September 25. This tournament will have a total of 12 teams and the tournament will take place in Nairobi, Kenya. The second edition will have teams who ended from second to fourth in the ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League 2019-22, two teams from the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-off the four teams that…

Liam Livingstone’s 28-run on slaught off Mitchell Starc in a single over during Lord’s’ high-stakes meeting has become a signature moment of the fourth ODI between England and Australia. Following Starc’s over, which smacked four huge sixes, he set a new record for the most expensive over by an Australian in men’s ODIs, surpassing the 26 runs conceded by Simon Davis in 1987. England’s dominating show helped them bag an incredible victory by 186 runs, tying the five-match series at 2-2 and developing anticipation for the exciting final. Livingstone’s Powerful Hitting: A Record-Breaking Over In the last over of England’s…

Cricket was introduced to the world through test format, and it has been played for more than 150 years now. That is why it is known as the pinnacle of this sport. It takes a lot of patience and hard work to be successful in test cricket. That is why only a small number of cricketers have become successful. But some cricketers have displayed tremendous consistency and have achieved some big records and feats in test cricket. That’s what this blog is all about. In this article, we will discuss the top ten batsmen who are the fastest to reach…

The veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, an important figure in Bangladesh cricket team, finally brought an end to his Test and T20I careers. After almost 20 years of cricketing career, Shakib has decided to step away from the longest and shortest formats of the cricket game, giving way to an indelible legacy. Shakib’s Test Career & Records: Shakib’s Test Career: Shakib-Al-Hasan, aged 37 years at the moment, has been an integral part of the Bangladesh cricket team since he entered the cricketing field in 2007. In 70 Test matches, Shakib blasted off 4,600 runs, averaging 38.33, including 5 centuries and…

Cricket has seen many of the greatest characters in history that have made a massive contribution to sport. From God of Cricket to Godfather of Cricket and King of Cricket to Prince of Cricket, there have been some groundbreaking individuals that have impacted the game. But one name that stands out is William Gilbert Grace, also known as WC Grace. This game can’t forget the impact he had on the game’s developments. That is why he is known as “Father of Cricket.” The English legend is known for his immense contribution to the development of cricket in the early days…

Test cricket, often hailed as the purest and longest format of the game, is a grueling challenge of endurance, skill, and mental toughness. Played over five days, with each day lasting six or more hours, Test cricket includes two vital breaks: the lunch break and the tea break. The tea break, taken before the final session of the day, plays a crucial role in allowing players to regroup and recharge for the rest of the game. In this article, we delve into the tea break in Test cricket, exploring its schedule, duration, rules, and significance. Additionally, we’ll touch upon the…

IPL 2025 Auction: After two years, the IPL Mega Auction is back in 2025 scheduled to be held between December 2024 to February 2025. The BCCI has announced that franchises may be allowed to retain five players ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. Notably, according to a report in The Indian Express, there will be no Right to Match (RTM) option available this time. The last Mega Auction was back in the 2022 IPL season when the two new franchises were introduced- Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, there is a rare…

The Indian Premier League has been the leading T20 competition in the world, which has taken this format to new heights. Since its inspection, every IPL season has brought some new records, which has set the new bar, and it has become the biggest cricket tournament globally. This blog will have a discussion about an amazing stat about the powerplay. The first six overs in a T20I game are the turning point of the game. This is the time when batters try to score most runs and capitalize on the opportunity. There have been a few instances when teams have…

Virat Kohli has been one of the greatest cricketers that India have given to the world. He is arguably the best all-format batter in modern-day cricket. But it’s been a while since the former Indian captain has featured in domestic Indian cricket. But it looks like fans might see him playing in the next edition of the Ranji Trophy for Delhi. According to the latest release by the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), they have added Virat Kohli, along with star keeper Rishabh Pant and pacer Navdeep Saini, to the probable list of players for the upcoming Ranji Trophy…