New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs gets maiden call-up for Sri Lanka series

New Zealand batter Bevon Jacobs received his maiden national team call-up for the upcoming T20 series against Sri Lanka, the country’s cricket body confirmed on Monday. He made the headlines when Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai bought the unheralded 21-year-old batter for 3 million Indian rupees ($35,595) at the IPL auction in Saudi Arabia last month. … Read more

IPL Auction 2025: New Zealander Bevon Jacobs left shocked by Mumbai Indians signing

Uncapped New Zealander Bevon Jacobs thought he was being pranked when he woke on Tuesday to a glut of messages congratulating him on being signed by Indian Premier League (IPL) side Mumbai Indians. Five-times champions Mumbai bought the unheralded 21-year-old batter for 3 million Indian rupees ($35,595) at the IPL auction in Saudi Arabia, which … Read more