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Ben Duckett pulls out of £200,000 IPL deal in bid to save England Test spot

Ben Duckett has pulled out of the upcoming Indian Premier League and now faces a three-year ban from the tournament after deciding he needs county cricket to shore up his place in England’s Test team

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England cricket star withdraws from IPL to salvage his international career

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Ben Duckett pulls out of IPL as he aims to save his England career after disastrous Ashes

Ben Duckett struggled badly during the Ashes and failed to feature in the T20 World Cup

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Kal Somani-Led Consortium Wins Bid for IPL Franchise Ownership

A consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani has successfully secured the bid to own an IPL franchise, marking a significant development in the league’s global investment landscape. The group reportedly placed a winning bid of $1.63 billion (£1.2 billion), reflecting the growing financial and strategic appeal of the Indian…

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Dhoni to Play Till 60? ‘I Can Try’ Remark Sends CSK Fans Into Frenzy

The love that fans have for MS Dhoni continues to remain unmatched. Every time the legendary cricketer makes an appearance, stadiums erupt with deafening cheers, chants, and the iconic cry of “Dhoni! Dhoni!” — and the atmosphere was no different at a recent Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan engagement event…

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“The Next Day After Wedding?”: Pant Reacts to Arjun Tendulkar’s Commitment

Arjun Tendulkar is stepping into a fresh phase of his IPL journey after securing a move to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the 2026 season. After limited opportunities with Mumbai Indians—where he featured in just five matches across five seasons—the young left-arm pacer was traded to LSG for ₹30 lakh…

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Cummins to miss start of IPL because of injury

Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the start of the Indian Premier League as he battles with the back problem that kept him out of the T20 World Cup.

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Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar condemns Indian-owned Hundred team for signing Pakistan spinner

Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed was signed by Indian-owned Hundred team Sunrisers Leeds at last week’s auction

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BCCI Distances Itself from Abrar Ahmed Signing in The Hundred

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that it has no authority to intervene in the controversy surrounding the signing of Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed by the Sunrisers franchise for the upcoming season of The Hundred.

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Abrar Ahmed’s Hundred Deal Sparks Online Debate as Sunrisers Leeds’ X Account Gets Suspended

The 2026 player auction for The Hundred unexpectedly sparked debate online after Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was picked by Sunrisers Leeds. The franchise secured the 27-year-old for £190,000 during the men’s auction, but the announcement quickly drew mixed reactions across social media platforms. Sunrisers Leeds is linked to the same…

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Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after purchasing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed in Hundred auction

Abrar Ahmed was bought by the Leeds-based team as one of two Pakistan players picked up

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Kritika Kamra & Gaurav Kapur’s Private Love Story and Wedding

Another celebrity couple, Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur, has tied the knot on 11 March 2026. The minimalist and intimate function took place at Gaurav’s Bandra residence in Mumbai. The couple opted for a “non-traditional” approach for their marriage, curiously letting go of the lavish extravaganza that we usually see…

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Holding out for a Hero? How cricket’s Hundred auction works and who is available

With Indian Premier League investment on board, the Hundred has followed the IPL’s lead with a player auction for the 2026 season in London this week

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When is The Hundred auction and which players are available?

The Hundred has been revamped this summer after investment from the Indian Premier League

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Pakistan star reacts to potential Hundred exclusion amid rising tensions with India

It has been reported that India-owned franchises will not consider selecting Pakistan players for The Hundred

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Michael Vaughan demands ECB action over IPL-linked teams ‘not considering Pakistan players’ for The Hundred

Half of the teams participating in The Hundred this year are part or fully owned by IPL franchises

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England's Hundred report may be privatisation warning

Pakistan players are reportedly to be blacklisted from Indian-owned Hundred franchises in England, as Cricket Australia considers privatisation of BBL teams.

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Rajasthan Royals Appoint Riyan Parag as Captain Ahead of IPL 2026

Rajasthan Royals have appointed Riyan Parag as their new captain ahead of the IPL 2026 season, marking a significant milestone in the 24-year-old all-rounder’s journey with the franchise.

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Inside the geopolitical drama threatening to overshadow T20 Cricket World Cup

Boycotts, security fears and power struggles collide as cricket’s most profitable event begins in South Asia this month. Namita Singh reports from Delhi

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IPL Players Who Earned More From Brand Deals Than Cricket

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has changed cricket forever. While it made players rich through match fees and contracts, it also turned cricketers into global celebrities and marketing powerhouses. For several IPL stars, earnings from brand endorsements, social media promotions, and business ventures now far exceed what they make from…

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I Want to Be Like Virat Kohli’: Meet Vihaan Malhotra, Academic Ace and RCB’s New Star

“Mujhe Virat Kohli jaisa banna hai. Main unke saath khelna chahta hoon.” When nine-year-old Vihaan Malhotra said these words to his coach Kamal Sandhu at the Cricket Hub Academy in Patiala, it sounded like the innocent dream of a starry-eyed child. A decade later, that dream has turned into reality.

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London Spirit use huge Hundred windfall to treble spending on off-field talent

London Spirit’s spending on support staff will be be trebled as Hundred franchise dips into the £145m they received for sale of 49% stake last year

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Bangladesh doubles down on demand to move T20 World Cup matches out of India

Standoff with ICC continues after talks to resolve issue fail to produce breakthrough

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Bangladesh bans IPL broadcasts after one of its star cricketers is dropped by team

India and Bangladesh have been locked in an escalating spiral of geopolitical and diplomatic tensions since the summer of 2024 when a mass uprising toppled the government of Sheikh Hasina and sent her fleeing to Delhi

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What a 14-year-old Instagram sensation and six-hitting superstar tells us about life and cricket

The inexorable rise of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will continue in the Indian Premier League this year, but it is unlikely to stop there

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