The Kolkata Knight Riders did not retain Shubman Gill, and it will be interesting to see if the two-time IPL champions bid for the Punjab batter in the mega auction. Shubman Gill, a young India opener, revealed that if given the chance, he would play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League forever. In a short film released … Read more
Sri Lanka’s franchise cricket tournament is known as the Lanka Premier. The LPL’s second edition is currently underway. The final will be played on December 23 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota between the Galle Gladiators and the Jaffna Kings. This season’s LPL has produced some serious cricketing contests that have been enjoyed by cricket fans all over … Read more
Former wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya was hired as the assistant coach of the new Lucknow franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 season on Wednesday.The Uttar Pradesh team is currently coached by the 48-year-old Haryana native. He previously worked as an assistant coach for the two-time IPL champion Kolkata Knight Riders. In addition to coaching the Delhi Ranji team, he has worked … Read more
The IPL 2022 mega auctions will restructure all franchise teams for the next edition of the Indian Premier League. The eight existing teams retained a total of 27 players on the retention list.Ace players such as Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Kane Williamson have been retained by their respective teams ahead of the 2022 mega auction. England players … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering calling an owners’ meeting of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises sometime next month, with one of the meeting’s main agenda items being the unveiling of Plan B for IPL 2022. The BCCI is understandably concerned about the Covid-driven health hazards nationwide in April/May, when the IPL is scheduled, given … Read more
CVC Capital Partners, an investment firm whose ties to online betting and gambling companies were a source of contention following its successful bid for the new Ahmedabad IPL franchise, is set to receive approval from India’s Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI). A ‘Letter of Intent’ will be issued to CVC Capital as soon as the three-member legal committee gives … Read more
The BCCI intends to hold the two-day mega Indian Premier League auction in Bengaluru on February 7 and 8, according to a senior BCCI official on Wednesday.It could be the last mega auction that BCCI holds, as most of the original IPL franchises want it to end. “Unless the COVID-19 situation worsens, India will host the IPL mega auction. The … Read more
Suzie Bates, a New Zealand all-rounder, has advocated for a Women’s Indian Premier League (IPL), claiming that it will assist elevate the status of the women’s game and aid in the general development of all cricketers.In an interview with ANI, sponsored by Amazon Prime Video, Bates discussed her expectations for the forthcoming Women’s 50-over World Cup, World Cup favourites, and … Read more
Tamil Nadu defeated Karnataka by a 151-run margin on Tuesday to advance to the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021 semi-finals. After being called in to bat first, the Vijay Shankar-led side smashed 354 runs, with middle-order hitter Shahrukh Khan providing the majority of the power. The 26-year-old hit 79 runs off 39 pitches, including seven boundaries and six sixes. Following some … Read more
Kings XI Punjab is one of three franchises that have yet to win a trophy in the lucrative Indian Premier League since its start. The franchise only appeared in the IPL final once. They reached the final of the IPL 2014 season but were defeated by the Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite having great players in their arsenal, they have not … Read more