English all-rounder Jacob Bethel scored his maiden half-century at the Big Bash League during the match between Melbourne Renegades and Hobart Hurricanes at the Bellerive Oval stadium on Tuesday. Asked to bat, the Renegades were in a spot of bother early on as they lost three quick wickets for 23 inside the PowerPlay. Bethell then … Read more
Indian fast bowler Siddarth Kaul announced his retirement from cricket in India on Thursday. With a social video, the 34-year-old right-arm pacer declared his intentions along with a length note. Siddarth was part of India’s 2008 Under 19 World Cup-winning side led by Virat Kohli. Despite showing promise in age group cricket, the pacer’s early … Read more
The bidding process during the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction no longer excites Mahipal Lomror like it used to when he was 17. While he doesn’t take an IPL contract for granted, his focus has shifted. For him, it’s not about the money anymore; instead, the 25-year-old is more concerned with which team can best contribute to … Read more
England all-rounder Liam Livingstone expressed his excitement after he was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, stating that his new team would be a better fit for his playing style next season. Livingstone, who made his IPL debut in 2019 with Rajasthan Royals, spent the last three seasons … Read more
List of top five most expensive Indian players at IPL auction 2025
“Why are all of us here for the auction?” The corridors of the plush hotel, with a view of the Red Sea on one side and the Formula One racing track on the other that hosted the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 18th Player Auction, were abuzz with this chatter over the last three days. Was … Read more
The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah concluded with all 10 teams finalising their rosters for the next three seasons. Rishabh Pant was the highest bid at Rs 27 crore, joining Lucknow Super Giants, while Shreyas Iyer went to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore. Jos Buttler became the most expensive overseas player, bought by … Read more
The IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, witnessed intense bidding wars as franchises spent record amounts to secure top talent. Among the most expensive signings, Rishabh Pant was sold to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore, showcasing his immense value. Pant is now the highest paid player ever in the history of … Read more
The Indian Premier League (IPL) auction ahead of the 2025 edition saw 182 players get picked across 10 teams, with Rishabh Pant becoming the most expensive player in the league’s history, at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. However, surprisingly, some of the regular faces who have participated in the IPL over its … Read more
Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player ever to be sold at this year’s Indian Premier League auction after the Lucknow Super Giants acquired the wicketkeeper-batter’s services for ₹27 crore on Sunday. The title-winning captain of IPL 2024, Shreyas Iyer, fetched the second-highest bid, going for ₹26.75 crore to Punjab Kings. Rasikh Dar, an effective … Read more